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    Cafe Roux

    3.7 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fried Shrimp platter with coleslaw
    Catherine P.

    My husband ordered the fried oyster and shrimp platters with one side of coleslaw and one side of corn. Each came with a container of remoulade. I really enjoyed the light and fluffy batter on each. The oysters were soft and moist inside with a crunchy outside. The shrimp reminded of a crisp tempura batter. The coleslaw was ok with celery seed but not as good as I have had. The corn was cooked with seasoning but otherwise pretty average. I would recommend these two dishes as they were good for their money.

    Shrimp & Grits

    Great food. This is real Cajun cooking. A review below said the grits were thin - I disagree and thought they were the best grits I've ever eaten. Shrimp & Grits was phenomenal, gumbo was great, red beans was the best I ever had, crawfish Mac n' cheese was dank!!!! Fiancée and I ate 8 beignets.... Will be back!

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    Nick R.

    Super surprised by the quality of food! Hidden gem for sure. Wondered in by chance and had no expectations. This is real and real good Louisiana seafood. beignets were free and on point!

    Don't forget to leave with some beignets!

    This place was AMAZING! The best authentic Cajun I've ever had. The owner was extremely kind and helpful. Wonderful tasting food, we ordered half the menu and there wasn't a thing that was less then scrumptious. I can not recommend enough! 10 stars!!!

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    Great new lil place on SI. Great food and the owner was lovely. Nice lil new spot for the island

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    6 years ago

    Food was wonderful especially the shrimp tacos. Owner was super nice as well! Definitely would eat here again!!

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    This food was spectacular. Generous quantity and the variety and taste was phenomenal. Great value too!

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    Used to love this place but last visit turned me away forever. Everything was burned and the food had a weird smell to it, like it was old

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    Lola - Garlic bread

    Lola

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    11.6 mi
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    Traveling for work and was looking for good New Orleans cooking, I found it here…read more 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!!

    LOLA does crawfish boils on Tuesdays, and we went specifically for that. They offer a few different…read moreoptions--$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!

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    Lola - Cajun Catfish Basket w/ creole fries, praline pecan cornbread, remoulade, creole tarter & the obligatory Hurricane

    Cajun Catfish Basket w/ creole fries, praline pecan cornbread, remoulade, creole tarter & the obligatory Hurricane

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    River Road Cafe - Simple Breakfast

    River Road Cafe

    4.7(96 reviews)
    68.8 mi
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    Somehow I never knew this cafe existed. I was there with some friends for lunch and it was…read moreabsolutely outstanding. It was also a lot bigger than I expected. Located in a strip mall area there's plenty of parking. They have a Louisiana/Cajun/New Orlean type cuisine Rachael was our server and was extremely helpful as well as patient with the group I was with. Since reading the reviews prior to visiting, I wanted to try the Oyster Po-Boy. On the lunch menu, they had Combos where you can order a half Po-Boy along with soup or Gumbo for $13.95. The Oyster Po-Boy added an extra $1.00. So that's what I ordered----half oyster Po-Boy with Shrimp & Corn soup. The soup tasted like it may have been homemade. It was excellent with at least 6 medium size shrimp along with a delicious corn and seafood broth. The half Po-Boy was definitely a good size packed with large fried oysters. They had a separate room which I didn't visit. I'm guessing for larger parties or overflow. I believe they also serve alcohol although I didn't see a bar when I was there. Mainly people there for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

    We happened on River Road Cafe by accident as our intended restaurant was closed for breakfast on…read moreMondays. What a pleasant surprise. The ambiance has a jazzy New Orleans vibe to it and the food does too. You can get a plain American breakfast or sausage and gravy over the best home made biscuits in town. Two in our party got the River Road breakfast, One got the Spinach egg wrap and one got the Ugly egg Burrito. The grits were the best cheesy grits I've had in S Kendra was our lovely waitress who had a beautiful intoxicating smile. She recommended several of her favorite dishes and all were spot on. She obviously loves where she works. Not only has the menu been expanded to accommodate an evening meal but the space has been expanded to include a bar with seating area, extended seating and two pool tables. We Will definitely plan our next trip back for lunch or dinner. In fact, this might just become our new local when we visit our kids in HiltonHead SC.

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    River Road Cafe - Loaded Browns - flavorful

    Loaded Browns - flavorful

    River Road Cafe - Basic Breakfast - flavorful and exactly what I wanted!

    Basic Breakfast - flavorful and exactly what I wanted!

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    82 Queen - Southern Tomato Pie

    82 Queen

    4.1(1.8k reviews)
    5.6 miFrench Quarter
    $$$

    Cute location, cute courtyard with seating. Had the mule mocktail, tasty! For food we had the she…read morecrab soup, not the best in town, heavy on the flour but tasty all the same. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful. The service was also great, Gretchen was knowledgeable and with specific allergies she offered great alternatives. Oh and the in house hot sauce was tasty had a great Smokey flavor.

    82 Queen was another new restaurant my family and I got to try while on Spring Break this year. We…read morehad reservations for Easter dinner at 6pm. We were a little early for our reservations and were told that they are seating exactly on time, which was totally fine. We strolled around a bit and returned at our designated time. We were seated on the first floor in a room near the street. We loved how each room had a different ambiance to it! It really is a beautiful restaurant with a lot of charm to it! Our waitress was very nice! She was very helpful with her recommendations and very attentive. My husband and I both ordered drinks and my daughter ordered a Shirley Temple. Her Shirley Temple was extremely grenadine heavy, which I think they assumed they were doing her a favor, but she was a bit overwhelmed by how sweet it was. They serve it with a Sprite instead of Ginger Ale, just FYI. For dinner, I of course had to order the She Crab soup. Believe the hype! It was the best She Crab soup I had in Charleston. It was sheer perfection. I ordered the Skillet Chicken Cutlets and my husband had the Braised Beef Short Ribs. His dinner was delicious, the short ribs were so soft and tender and just melted in your mouth. I enjoyed the few bites of his more than my chicken, even though my meal was still good. There was A LOT of corn with my meal, but everything had such a great taste to it. We rounded the dinner off with a piece of Pecan Pie and vanilla ice cream which was very good as well. This restaurant is definitely on the more expensive side so be ready to drop a pretty penny. Overall, it was pretty darn good, and we will probably be back!

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    82 Queen - Upper dining room

    Upper dining room

    82 Queen - Barbeque Shrimp & Grits not sure where the BBQ was, but underwhelming.

    Barbeque Shrimp & Grits not sure where the BBQ was, but underwhelming.

    82 Queen - Shrimp and grits with bbq on the side

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    Cafe Roux - cajun - Updated May 2026

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