"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."

"Great creole food in a great location. They have Indoor and outdoor seating, and a lot of variety on the menu. Our server was Whitney, she was friendly and provided outstanding service. We went all over the menu to try as many things as we could, a bit of everything; jambalaya, chicken and andouille gumbo, mussels, fried crawfish, and pecan crusted cornbread. Nothing we got disappointed. We even ordered a muffuletta to go and had the next day for lunch. They even serve some cocktails and have a decent variety of beer. Highly recommend this place for a fun night out."

"Great food. My friend is from New Orleans and said this is an authentic flavor and ingredients. We had the Classic Jambalaya and duck fries. They were superb and very tasty. I will visit again."

"Southern soul with a Cajun heartbeat 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."

"Lola's has limited inside seating but also has outdoor seating. They also have seating under a tent. We visited on a cool, rainy day in December but they still had the door open and the garage door over the bar open. My family and I found it to be a bit chilly. We were seated immediately. The hostess and waiter were both very nice and patient. I ordered the special of the day which was Scallops w Rositto, Corn and Asparagus. It was DELICIOUS! I think it was the best Rositto I have eaten. My scallops were a very nice size and cooked perfectly. My husband son both ordered the Crawfish Etouffe. They enjoyed their dish, but did not like the sausage used. Being from Louisiana, he's more accustomed to having a quality andouille sausage. The gator tails were nicely fried, tender and had great flavor. For desserts, we tried the key lime pie and sweet potato pecan pie. The key lime was good, but the Oreo crust 9ver powers the keylime pie. The sweet potato pecan pie has a very heavy spice taste. Nice restaurants for a casual dinner. Nothing fancy. Overall, good food."