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The Lost Cajun

4.3 (535 reviews)
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Cup of Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Mike S.

Seated immediately. There was a New Orleans type theme decor. Our server Megan was outstanding, very helpful and friendly. This was our daytime here so they gave us 6 samples of their gumbo type dishes. I like a couple of them but didn't care for a few. I really liked the chicken and sausage gumbo, my wife liked the red beans and rice. My wife ordered a bowl of the red beans and rice and an order of Cajun fries. I got a small fish, oysters, and shrimp combo and a cup of the chicken and sausage gumbo. We both really enjoyed our meals. I would order any of those again. I would eat here again!

Shrimp and grits
Corey B.

I got the shrimp and grits which was awesome! It was my first time trying the dish. The service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was casual and inviting. If you visit be sure to get the gator bites! I got them on a previous visit and they were delicious and one should try gator at least once.

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

My wife and I stopped by The Lost Cajun during the SEC Tournament, and we were glad we did. It's a small place, but the food was excellent. I ordered the Chicken Alfredo Pasta and my wife had the Shrimp Stir Fry. Both dishes were delicious, flavorful, and well seasoned. I asked our waitress if the kitchen could tone down the spice level for my dish, and they delivered perfectly. The flavors were still great without being too spicy. We left the game early and arrived before the big crowd, which worked out well for us. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Greenville.

Cajun wings
James D.

This place is themed as if some one from New Orleans moved to Greenville. Lots of Marco gras and other Nola paraphernalia all around. The food was really good and there were quite a few things I wanted to try but ended up settling on the Cajun wings and red beans and rice. Cajun wings are their take on buffalo wings but they have a different type of sauce. Slightly tangy and slightly spicy. The wings were their take right size, not those giant oversized ones you get at some restaurants. Overall quite tasty. Red beans and rice was pretty standard. Small chunks of sausage in the bowl with red beans and a scoop of rice in the middle. My server was attentive, quick, and friendly.

4 Traditional Beignets
Lori O.

Wonderful! Quick, friendly service, fun atmosphere and delicious food! Told the waitress it was our first visit and she brought us a flight of the Cajun favorites to try. We ordered gator bites for our appetizer. They were crispy and delicious with a great spicy dipping sauce. Entrees were the seafood gumbo which was hearty and delicious, and the half zydeco shrimp po' boy with a cup of crawfish Etouffee which was divine. We had the traditional beignets for desert. Wonderful experience!

VooDoo Pasta
Walt N.

This is a chain restaurant serving mediocre Cajun food. Concept is good, atmosphere is OK. I had the VooDoo Pasta and it was listed as spicy on the menu, however it wasn't spicy or flavorful at all. I had to use a lot of their seasoning salt and Tabasco to get it to have any flavor at all. I sat at the bar and the service was quick, friendly, and efficient.

Fried Zydecko Shrimp with Spicy Cajun Sauce Po Boy
Paul M.

Delicious Cajun food in Greenville? Yes!!! Came by for a late lunch. Ordered the Fried Zydecko Shrimp with Spicy Cajun Sauce Po Boy. Had a nice spice level and the batter in the fried shrimp was crispy and had a real good flavor. Sandwich bread was fresh and toasted. Paid $2 more for Cajun fries and that was a good deal. Server was friendly and food came out quickly. Inside is decorated well to a Louisiana theme and it all works well. Will save room for desert next time!

Brianna S.

Got the jambalaya with the blackberry cider which was a great combo. Love the atmosphere and the staff who were super friendly. The portions are perfect and the prices as well. So happy I stopped here for lunch . Would definitely come again and highly recommend!

What we got Lobster Bisque
Cynthia B.

Let's see I will start with the service and seating had to sit at the bar which was ok but we asked the waitress when a table came open to seat us. WOW her memory was short when we seen one was open she said we couldn't because we asked for bar seats??????? To not make a scene we order food and drinks the were good and the gator and fried mushroom but the bisque lobster soup was horrible there was no lobster I will post the picture of what we got and what we expected. The bartender was amazing price tag very high $$$$$ so come with extra. We ordered and shared would have been washing dishes if we ordered separately lol . (The drinks we ordered separately)

honey salmon and grits
Enna J.

Ample parking due to it being in a shopping center lot. Extremely friendly service. Laid back, casual dining. The food for the most part was delicious. The only thing not to my liking was the lobster bisque, it was very thin and oily. Outside of that everything was seasoned authentically and well.

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Good seafood with Louisiana flair. Not a good place for takeout as the fried will be soggy by the time it gets home.

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1 year ago

Always enjoyed the food, lots of variety and great staff. Samples are a plus if you're not sure

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I did takeout and had an excellent chicken and sausage gumbo soup. Nice and thick and flavorful.

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Excellent food and customer service. I enjoy it when I visit Greenville. Especially the gumbo and gator bits.

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I absolutely love this place. Always stop for lunch when we head to Greenville. Also take home some swamp salt to use between visits

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Portions were small and over priced for what you got. But they are the best Cajun restaurant in the area.

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Low Country Shrimper

4.4(174 reviews)
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The food and service are great! However, I was sad to hear they are closing after the first of the…read moreyear. The owner is a great guy, but due to lack of customers, he is forced to close. Let's show him some love and support this great place!

Low Country Shrimper is hands down my favorite spot for Southern seafood in the Greenville area…read more I've tried just about everything on the menu--scallops, shrimp, oysters, catfish--and whether it's a combo plate, a po' boy, or a lunch basket, it's always fire. The seafood is consistently fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The fried items are perfectly crispy without being greasy, and the portion size won't leave you wanting. Let's talk sides: the fries, slaw, corn, and baked beans all hit like a Triple off the left field wall--but the hush puppies? Lawd. Golden, crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, and a touch of sweetness. I could eat a basket of those alone...and I may or may not have done this. Everything I've had here tastes like it belongs at the family cookout, and you'd better have your plate ready cause it's gonna be gone the moment it comes out the fryer. This place is a treasure--chill, dive-like feel, and absolutely delicious. If you're in the area and craving Southern seafood, Low Country Shrimper is a must. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the owner. He's an awesome guy and cares about every one of his customers. We chat with him almost every time we come in and eat.

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Grilled tilapia, fried okra & fried shrimp! Yummy!!!

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3.6(14 reviews)
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Just ate here for Sunday lunch with my family. We tried the "Special" Crab Legs & Shrimp boil they…read moreadvertise on the sign (which is the same price as menu) so not sure how it's a special. Anyways food came out quick. I peeled all my shrimp and at my first bite I knew something was off with the meat. I tried one more bite of a different piece to make sure and then I said no to getting sick today. So I grab the crab legs and immediately to the touch the legs are still cold. Not like room temp cooled down cold but like out the freezer still frozen cold. I cracked a larger piece open and the meat was too tough to even eat. I wasn't going to say anything to the lady but she came to the table asking so I told her about the ice cold crab legs and weird taste on the shrimp. She grabbed a leg to feel it and tried to tell me they were cold from sitting out while I was eating. She didn't respond at all to the bad meat comments we made about the shrimp or crab legs only responded about the temp of crab legs. Then told us we can heat it up at home. She ran and grabbed boxes right after that and we said we wouldn't be taking the food home. She didn't like that comment, ran up & grabbed the check to give us a full bill. That's fine we didn't complain or say we didn't want to pay it however I will leave true feedback on your business and service. I was disgusted with the food and annoyed that instead of offering to remake it or even offering to discount the bill a little she decided to argue with us. No sorry was said, no catering to the customer was even considered. Simply a pay me and get out attitude was felt by my whole family.

I gotta tell you, this might be the best meal i've had for the price in a while. We combined the…read moregarlic butter and cajun sauce for the crab and shrimp combo and it was heavenly! truly such a fantastic meal, cannot wait to wait to be back! P.S, the combo only comes with one corn, so if you're sharing you may be fighting each other for it

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4.2(1k reviews)
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Fine Dining with a casual flare at its best! In the heart of downtown Greenville, this restaurant…read moreis top notch. An amazing patio overlooking one of the main streets of downtown Greenville, with a cozy interior ambiance as well. Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable of the local food, drinks and their amazing wine selection. Soby's just won the Wine Spectator Grand Award (highest possible) and a Michelin recommended restaurant for 2025. And it shows. We didn't get any wine this evening, but the menu is as thick as a long novel. Anything and everything is in this puppy. Wines from all over the world, ranging from a few bucks to over $13,000 a bottle. Take your pick. We opted for some beer and cocktails, all of which were perfect. The food. This southern inspired menu with local ingredients was fantastic. We had a spicy pimento cheese app with crispy pita and pickled okra...delish! The beet and goat cheese salad was one of the best we've had. The pic speaks for itself there. The Soby's fried chicken is something you HAVE to get if you go. The best fried chicken, with the best bacon mac n cheese to complement it. Tender and juicy, crispy and flavorful...these words don't even scratch the surface of how good this dish was. Top notch experience all around. Make it a point to try it out if you haven't yet, or if you're in town for a visit. And definitely get that chicken dish, yo won't regret it.

Verdict: Come for the ambience and the white chocolate banana cream pie, stay for the gravy, and…read morehope your eggs don't spend too long in the "spotlight." Soby's serves Southern charm before the food even hits the table. (And if your experience is anything like mine, you will be waiting awhile for the food to hit the table.) Weathered wood beams stretch overhead, brick walls hold decades of character, and the warm lighting makes the whole room glow like butter on a hot biscuit. The kitchen hums with the kind of energy that says brunch is serious business. If you sit upstairs at the loft, there are some seats that overlook the kitchen so it's like brunch and a show. The pecan sticky bun is sweet enough to make you reconsider sharing though I wouldn't know because they ran out of it before 11:00a. Service was friendly and quick on the front end, though the kitchen's food expeditors seemed a little short-handed. The result? A slight wait that left some eggs spending a bit too much quality time under the heat lamps. My Shakshuka dish had an egg-istential crisis. Instead of that luscious over-easy river of yolk, the eggs arrived closer to hard-boiled territory--less "runny brunch bliss" and more "deviled egg audition." Thankfully, our waiter expedited another over easy egg to replace the one that came with my dish. The Providence Farm Country Fried Steak was the undeniable headliner--about 1.5 inches thick and fried to golden perfection. Smothered in sausage gravy, it was the kind of dish that makes cardiologists nervously flip through their calendars. The flavor? Steak-ing its claim as one of the better country fried steaks around. The sunny-side egg, however, had clearly spent a little too long basking beneath the warming lights alongside my shakshuka. But, if you come for one thing only, let it be the white chocolate banana cream pie. As I've heard Southern Belles say in gest, "it'll make you wanna slap your mama." In short: rustic atmosphere, an energetic kitchen, and Southern food that doesn't just butter you up--it grits straight to the point.

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