I had the shrimp & grits. Wonderful flavors and lots of it. This is not a franchise joint! Real food and a fantastic atmosphere. Great beer selection, too. Make sure you bring an appetite! read more

This is an interesting restaurant with a lot of food choices. I was with my picky Louisiana born colleague so he can try out their offerings. They have a few unique items like their sweet tea which is called swamp water and is infused with lemon, lime and orange. It didnt really seem like it was infused. More like they just poured in various concentrated fruit juices. Too bad our waitress wasn't as informative as the waiter serving the table behind us. She failed to indicate that they have off the menu items, and specials on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. It was kind of hard to choose since I had been eating seafood all week leading up to this visit and also trying to avoid fried foods this year. I ended up choosing the mussels and bowl of gumbo, along with a sweet tea. The tea tasted fairly similar to a lipton sweet tea from the soda fountain and not really something homemade and infused with fresh juices. Mussels - these were really good. Even if half of the mussels fell out into the broth during preparation. Gumbo - this was kind of questionable. My colleague also saw the redish hue of the liquid and said he was glad he didn't order it. It was filled with a lot of seafood, but the liquid was just too creamy. My colleague also commented on the etouffee that was being brought out to other nearby tables and supposedly it looked too dry. I also ordered a to go dessert. The bread pudding. It ended up being pretty decent though. read more

Came from NC on a Tuesday dinner, was seated promptly and ordered the blackened red drum and a cup of seafood gumbo. Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 The food came surprisingly fast! Food: 5/5 Everything was absolutely delicious! The blackened red drum was perfectly cooked and seasoned! The lump crab on it perfectly complemented the flavors! The seafood gumbo was also delicious with the cornbread. Price: 5/5 Food was surprisingly not expensive for a seafood spot Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this place- and it will be one of my go tos whenever I'm in town! It was one of the better seafood spots I've had in quite a while. read more

Lola - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

We sat at the bar and had a good experience, wife ordered the shrimp po boy and I ordered the risotto. Service was good and fast, beer was served right away and had good flavor. My dish ha a good and delicious sauce but it wasn't quite a risotto, not the way I envisioned it, don't risotto has to have a velvety and creamy consistency due to the constant stirring, this one was kind of a cake in the middle of the plate, the sauce however was outa this world. The shrimp in the po boy looked a bit overcooked, most people don't know that fish and seafood in general take little time to cook. Need to come and try more restaurants in Park Circle read more

Lola - Beer, good beer - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Very informal, didn't have to wait long. Sat outdoors under the tent, great server, really good food, we'd definitely come back to try a few more dishes. read more

Lola - Jambalaya, Fish & shrimp basket. Good times! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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A popular "mom and pop" place. Went with a large group and most of everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. The crawfish was good, and I would go back for that. I would not recommend sitting outside when mosquitoes are highly present. Chauncey, our server, was amazing and took great care of us! Definitely worth trying out. read more

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LOLA does crawfish boils on Tuesdays, and we went specifically for that. They offer a few different options--$17.99 for one pound, around the mid-$20s for two pounds (don't remember exact), and $39 for three pounds. The crawfish was cooked well and had great flavor. The only thing we noticed was they were a bit juicy--we think they may not have soaked in the boil as long, which usually helps absorb more flavor. My husband really enjoyed them (this trip was mostly for him!), but they were a little spicy for me. I ended up getting a Caesar salad with fried crawfish tails instead, and it was huge--I only made it through about half. We also got margaritas during happy hour--both were really good. I had the lychee margarita, and my husband got the mango with a Cajun rim. Service was very good--our waiter was attentive and friendly. The only small downside was that we did feel a little rushed. It does say on the menu that they ask guests not to stay longer than 1.5 hours, so just something to keep in mind. They are pet-friendly, and we sat outside. There was plenty of outdoor seating, and the tables had umbrellas, which was nice. The only other thing we weren't thrilled about was the credit card surcharge--it was around 3-3.5%, which feels a bit high, especially since most people don't carry cash anymore. Overall, a great spot--especially if you're a crawfish fan! read more

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Arrived in Charleston on a busy Thursday afternoon, famished. I selected this place on the way to the hotel because of the yelp rating and once again it did not fail me. After reviewing the menu I settled on 6 Lola oysters and the crawfish and shrimp etouffee. The oysters were very good but at $21 for six rather small pieces, it was a tad pricey. The etouffee was also very good. The flavors were solid, although not exactly in the same league with NOLA versions, it was certainly better than average. Overall, Lola's was a good experience and I would recommend this place to those craving Cajun fare while in the Charleston area. read more

Lola - Crawfish and shrimp étouffée - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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We were in Charleston and were looking for a place to eat lunch. We searched around and found Lola, a seafood restaurant, which had good reviews. We walked into the restaurant and saw it was pretty packed with people enjoying their lunch on a weekend. We checked in at the counter and got seated at our table. We got our menus and after checking them out, we ordered the Duck Fries, Fish Tacos, Jambalaya, and Tropical Storm. The Tropical Storm was a great drink to start our lunch. Then we got our lunch dishes, which were Duck Fries, Fish Tacos and Jambalaya. We started with duck fries, which were really good and cooked well. They had extra cheese, too. We then got the fish tacos and the jambalaya, and they looked delicious. However, when we ate them, they didn't really fit our taste and we were disappointed. A good seafood restaurant with great dishes and drinks. read more

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Friendly staff, service, food, vibe, and drinks are always good. Love going here.l really enjoy this establishment. It has not disappoint at all. read more

The shrimp étouffée is a MUST, and the fried green tomatoes are also a must! Everything was so delicious. I'm just visiting, but I'll definitely be dreaming about this place when I go back home. Lola's did not disappoint the customer service was amazing. You can really feel the Southern charm here! read more

Lola - Fried Green Tomatoes with pimento cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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In town for a conference and wanted some seafood. Found Lola's on Yelp and decided to give a whirl after all had some good reviews. Arrived at the restaurant and found plenty of parking across the street. I wanted to try a little bit things and I was Hungary. I ordered the Gator bites, they are good. I ordered the shrimp poboy and substituted dirty rice (w/ an up charge) and I also ordered a slice of pecan cornbread. The shrimp poboy was outstanding. There was a ton of shrimp on that sandwich! I liked the dirty rice and thought it was good as well. The pecan cornbread had a great flavor but it was a little too dry and it crumbled too easy. All in all I would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling or living in the area. It appears to be more of a local spot which I preferred over box chain restaurants. I refuse to eat anywhere that I can eat at home. So this place was definitely worth the find. The service was great and very prompt. The local feel gives a nice fun atmosphere and the drink menu is definitely giving off the New Orleans vibe which is how the place is themed. read more

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Second time to Lola - first time was 3 years ago and I still think this place is severely overrated. My husband is obsessed with all things Cajun and had a positive memory so we went back. Good news for me is that he said he never wants to go back. Service - very mixed to bad. Our server came out for order and bill - thanks! They automatically charge 3.5 or 3.8 percent for credit cards just fyi. Decent seating outside except we got the dreaded tent with zero atmosphere. The food was meh, not horrible but in no way remarkable nor even good especially for what they charge. I got the flounder since I remember the supposed new Orleans style food being slop and my fish was overcooked, semi burnt. read more

Lola - Happy hour - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

I wish I had gotten some pics but there a ton already here. Bit of a dive decor but not junky. Makes for a relaxed atmosphere with a Louisiana vibe. I just have to say we enjoyed everything about Lola. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had the blackened redfish. They even held the rice and doubled up on the collards to accommodate my keto diet. Great place. Highly recommended. read more

Ahhhh the food is so good!! The shrimp/crawfish etouffee, cornbread and red beans and rice was amazing! We had a group of 10 people and I think 6 of us ordered the etouffee with no disappointments. It does have a tiny kick to people who think black pepper is too hot, just a warning. I thought it was perfect! It was a nice day so we sat outside under the tent and were comfortable. The staff were all very polite, friendly and fast. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

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I didn't think seafood could be this good but omg whoever is in the kitchen deserves a raise and then some. Gators bites and the oysters Rockefeller are to die for, you can get this good kind of food just anywhere read more

Awesome place! The food is authentic and very tasty. The staff are prompt and courteous, unlike some other Park Circle spots. You can tell the owners are involved with the daily ops as it's ran very well from this customers point of view. read more

LoLa is one of the best Park Circle restaurants hands down! Authentic LA food! Make a reservation if you can because the space is small but well worth the wait! We've been here many times and the food is always phenomenal with a no frills atmosphere. Be sure to get a hurricane (or two!). read more

Lola - Hurricanes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

We came down to Charleston for mother's day weekend. The hotel receptionist recommended Lola's. We sat outside. We ordered drinks and dinner. I had the fish tacos and man were they delicious! We will come back read more

I'm convinced that those who wrote raving reviews have NEVER EVER EVER had true Creole food before because if they did, they would be just as disappointed as I was. I was in town for business and a colleague recommended this place. I ordered raw oysters (just ok), seafood gumbo with a piece of pecan cornbread. The gumbo was just ok and that cornbread was a disgrace. The best thing about the experience was the margarita. read more

Amazing food and service. Wait staff was the BEST. Small place so had to sit under the tent still nice but not hot yet. Great DRINKS.

Food was awesome. Try the baskets it's enough to fill you up for the price. Customer service is off the chain (great for the older people) just kidding! . While in Charleston,, you can always eat outdoors if they're busy because the weather is always nice. Check them out. They're amazing!! read more

Lola's is great! The service is wonderful. Every waiter, host, manager, or bartender you come in contact with is going to be so great! We sat outside under the tent and even with it being July it was still really pleasant! About the food. Truthfully I'm probably not the best person to give their opinion on Cajun food in Charleston. I grew up eating Cajun food regularly as I lived a majority of my life in southern Arkansas and Mississippi. If you've never experienced true Cajun food and want to experience it on a more subdued level then DEFINITELY give Lola's a try. If you're a long time Cajun food connoisseur, grew up making your own gumbo and eating crawfish every week then go in knowing it's not going to be your grandmas cooking. I did really enjoy the boudin balls and their cocktail menu is awesome!! All in all I would definitely recommend Lola's. They do have something for everyone, just don't come to Charleston expecting to eat the best Cajun food of your life. Head over to New Orleans for that lol. I will recommend trying a good cold Anita beer, testing out the boudin, and sharing a po-boy! read more

Lola - Grilled shrimp and Cajun slaw - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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LoLa continues to be a consistent neighborhood favorite and for so many reasons. I recently branched into sharing a few apps as a meal with a friend and it's an excellent way to explore more of the menu. My favorite dish is the shrimp and crawfish etouffee, but my only gripe is that it's very heavy and sometimes more than I'm looking for at dinner time. On my last visit, we decided to share apps instead. Of course I had to get my favorite cajun angels. They are bacon wrapped scallops with cajun seasoning over a bed of street corn. I don't think I've ever come here and not ordered them. We also go the shrimp poppers, which even as a small, had plenty of shrimp. We weren't starving so honestly we should have stopped there, but we had already ordered the gumbo fries. These things were loaded and honestly could have been their own meal. If you're a seafood lover, the menu at LoLa will become one of your favorites in Park Circle. read more

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We love the food and service here!! AMAZING!! We spent a day in Charleston and decided to drive over to Lola, which was a bit further out. It's a local spot. Even though, we were clearly tourists, the staff was very welcoming. There was seating on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was quite busy though. It serves Southern Cajun food. We ordered seafood gumbo, vegetarian jambalaya, Creole Captain's Platter (Cajun shrimp and flounder basket), and chicken fettuccine alfredo. Each dish included a side of their iconic praline pecan cornbread. The portions here are quite generous. We also got to try their half lemonade half sweet tea drink, which was tasty. The seafood gumbo was delicious. It included shrimp, andouille sausage, crawfish, and oyster. The portion was quite large, mouth-watering, and hot. My cousin appreciated the vegetarian options that were available. She had the vegetarian jambalaya and loved it. Our Creole Captain's Platter had a good assortment of our choice: shrimp and flounder along with fries. Because of our meals and this appetizer, we did get some of our Captain's platter to go. The praline pecan cornbread was buttery warm. They do impose a surcharge on credit cards, which is 3% of the balance due. So bring cash if the 3% is too much for you. This is a must stop when you are in Charleston. read more

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Went here for a lunch date recently. I had heard great things about this place. I ordered the flounder basket, side of dirty rice & strawberries and cream beignet parfait. My date ordered the jambalaya, cup of gumbo yaya and Captain Matt's hurricane drink. Keep in mind these are Louisiana creole inspired dishes so even the fries had my tongue tingling. I love how they cut my flounder up. It was well-seasoned and fried perfectly. The beignets were good, but had just a tad bit too much whip cream. I ordered sweet tea that was infused with lemon and lime. It was ok. The praline cornbread was a nice change from the norm and was delicious! The dirty rice was just ok. My date liked his jambalaya and drink. He was disappointed in the gumbo. He wasn't sure if it was the sauce in it or something else that didn't taste good. He mostly eats everything so that says a lot. Personally, I wouldn't take a large group here because they do have a few rules and time constraints. I felt a little stressed reading all of the "rules." I would go back for the fish and cornbread alone. My date wants to try some other items on the menu next time. They have indoor and outdoor seating. My server was very nice. read more

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From the Hurricane Cocktail, To the Alligator bites, crawfish bites, and red beans and rice. You will not find much better this way from Louisiana. A solid 10/10. read more

I had a scallop appetizer, their fish entrée and the Oreo crust Keylime pie. I thought everything was excellent. The place is small so if you want to sit inside, you need to make a reservation. read more

Atmosphere, staff, locals, & the food were amazing. I had gumbo, jambalaya, greens, oysters. Highly recommend for anyone staying in the N Charleston area... bonus if you can figure out the origin of the name of the restaurant! read more

Lola - Gumbo, oysters, greens, jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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My girlfriend and I came here while in town for the Riverfront Festival. She had never eaten Cajun food so we tried a little of everything. We started with boudin balls and fried green tomatoes, then we got the fried crawfish, char grilled oysters, greens, red beans and rice, dirty rice and seafood gumbo. We loved everything but the fried green tomatoes. They weren't bad just not how I like them read more

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Always flavorful food and drinks. My Crawfish poppers were delicious. I switched out the remoulade with the boom boom BBQ sauce. The Red Beans & Rice is always delicious. Sitting at the bar is always a delight meeting new people and getting to know the bartenders. Our bartender was so full of energy and helpful. She went on a break and jumped right back in when she saw that it had gotten real busy since the other bartender relieved her. Always a good vibe at Lola. Everyone is happy and welcoming. read more

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Was in town and stopped by to try out Lola. It's located in a cute downtown community with plenty of parking and other restaurants and breweries to get to on foot. There is plenty of outside seating with a covered picnic style area out back. There is even an outdoor window for you to sit at the bar. The inside is pretty spacious too. Our server was Josh and he was the sweetest ever. He gave us some of their recommendations and even brought a dairy free menu for me which a lot of places do not do! The dairy free menu still had some of the classics listed so you don't miss out on some good grub. We came on a Wednesday during happy hour where a few appetizers and drinks were discounted. A few bottle of wine selections and the etouffee and jamabalya were also half off on Wednesday. Love a place with weekly deals. I ordered the blackened redfish with a side of mixed vegetables and corn. My fiancée ordered the etouffee. Everything was really good and well seasoned. My fish was cooked to perfection. Nice and soft on the inside with the perfect sear on the outside. The corn and mixed vegetables were also really good. My fiancée really enjoyed the etouffee as well which came with dirty rice and their pecan cornbread. I tasted a bit of the cornbread and would liked to have tasted more pecan but it was really good regardless. For dessert I ordered a few things to go for my parents. I ordered the beignet (basket of 4), sweet potato pecan pie, and the creole warm bread pudding. My parents loved everything! Their favorite was the creole warm bread pudding. I tried a bite of the sweet potato pecan pie and it was really good. Again, wish I could taste more pecan but delicious nonetheless. Overall, everything here was a hit! If I'm in town I will definitely be back to try more items! read more

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We love the food BUT the owners keep raising the prices and the amount of food gets less and less--SHAME ! We ordered three (3) chicken pancit yesterday and almost NO CHICKEN -- I would suggest find another place to eat like I am ... read more

We ordered takeout from Lola for the first time and overall enjoyed it. The food was fresh, the portions were generous, and the pickup process was quick and easy. While everything was good, a couple of dishes didn't quite have the bold flavors we were expecting. read more

I'd drive the two hours just to eat. We came straight off the road an hour before closing. Service was still great. Food was AMAZINGGGGGG!!! Catfish was the star of the platter. So tender so don't be fooled by the dark color. Cornbread was delicious...again not pretty but sooooo good and that crab and corn chowder babbbyyyyyy get the BOWL! Bar like interior. read more

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Traveling for work and was looking for good New Orleans cooking, I found it here. I stopped for lunch, got hear right as the doors opened and the place was full by the time we got our drinks, good sign. Service was friendly and attentive, good atmosphere. The food only topped off the good first impression. For appetizers we got gator bites ( seasoning was so good they didn't even need sauce) second was the Andui and shrimp Mac & Cheese (amazing) I could have just eaten these and been satisfied. The shrimp and crayfish porboy was large and tasted so good, man the seasoning on the fries was so good. The batter on the fish was amazing as well. We left with food to spare and already planning on what we will get next time we're in town. And only 15min from the airport. Great job Lola!! read more

There's something about walking into Lola in North Charleston that feels like you've stumbled into the back porch of a friend who just happens to cook like a New Orleans grand-mère with a Michelin star in her pocket. The air hums with music and fryer crackle, the purple picnic tables dare you to relax, and every plate that hits the table tells a story worth listening to. I started with gator bites--crispy, golden little morsels that hit that perfect sweet spot between chicken-tender comfort and swamp-born swagger. Dunked in the house sauce, they're a handshake and a punchline all at once. Then came the shrimp & crawfish étouffée, a deep, copper-colored lagoon of flavor poured over a bed of rice. The sauce was a slow jazz number--smoky roux, peppers, the gentle heat of someone who knows the difference between spice and punishment. Each shrimp and crawfish tail tasted like it had been baptized in butter and bourbon. I wrapped it up the only proper way: beignets dusted in a blizzard of powdered sugar. They arrived hot enough to fog my glasses, soft as a dream, and unapologetically messy--the kind of dessert that makes you forget you own a napkin. Service? Joshua deserves a standing ovation. He knew the menu like a seasoned tour guide, cracked jokes like a late-night host, and kept the whole experience light and easy without missing a beat. Lola isn't just a restaurant; it's a love letter to the Lowcountry with a Cajun accent. If you crave food with guts, soul, and a sense of humor--where the beer is cold, the flavors are bold, and every bite feels like a high-five--pull up a purple bench and let Lola show you how it's done. read more

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Have to pay over the phone for takeout order now. "New policy". No thank you will take my business elsewhere.

This restaurant was not on my radar at all when I first got to Charleston.. However, as I was searching the area for seafood, this place came up with great reviews! Best decision by far. Our waiter was delightful and the food was delicious. The ambiance was a little loud and hot but nothing that couldn't be ignored. Get here ASAP! read more

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Absolutely the best! Had lunch today and ordered the muffuletta sandwich with creole seasoned fries. The sandwich was so good! So big, I had to bring half home. The fries were the perfect amount of spicy! Already thinking about what I will order on my next visit. Service was great too! read more

Lola - Muffuletta w creole seasoned fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina