Stopped in here to start a visit to Charleston. Plenty of parking and easy to find purple building…read more Plenty of seating in the restaurant. Service was not friendly or helpful but I can look past that for good food. Opted for the smothered pork chops, Lima beans and collards. They were out of several options but it was a bit later in the day. Pork chops and collards were good. Lima beans were way too salty and I love salt.

My meal was excellent! My catfish was fried to a crisp perfection! I also had the rice and gravy,…read moremac and cheese, and collards. I love how they make their macaroni. One of my favorite soul food restaurants in the area. Surprised I'd never heard of this place!

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!

Before I visited SC, I said there were three kinds of food I wanted to try: Fresh seafood, BBQ and…read moreLowcountry cuisine. I'm glad I did some research and found Florence's. I ordered the 1/2 honey fried chicken w/ mac & cheese and collard greens. For dessert, we shared pecan pie. The chicken was moist & delicious from being brined and seasoning in the batter. The batter was crunchy, and perfectly applied so you didn't bite into a hunk of just batter. Likewise, the sides were some of the best I had during my trip to SC. Lastly, the pecan pie was really good also. However, I was expecting a bigger & taller slice. Regarding the ambiance, its smart casual here. The decor is fancier vs the down home cooking. Danielle took very good care of us. She was friendly & attentive. Florence's did the trick for us. We had eaten a lot of raw seafood and BBQ. This Lowcountry cuisine gave us a nice change of pace during our trip.

I was excited to try this new spot. The updated decor and inviting atmosphere looked great…read more We started off with the fried green tomatoes and tomato pie. My friend said the tomato pie was really good but it's all cheese and tomatoes. The fried green tomatoes were crispy but needed seasoning. They were incredibly bland. For the main dish she ordered the smash burger and I ordered the fish and grits. She took one bite of the smash burger and sent it back saying it tasted like a frozen burger you'd get at Walmart. The fish and grits were ok. They too were bland and needed salt. A LOT of salt or any other seasoning. The okra, Lima beans and corn that come in this dish also tasted like it came out of a frozen bag. There is no seasoning in this dish whatsoever. Unfortunately this place was a miss and we won't be returning. Also the bathrooms look like a porta potty. You know the cheap plastic that porta potties are made out of? Yeah that's what the stalls are made out of. It looks so cheap and a big contrast from the rest of the restaurant. The staff was nice but they also look like they hate working here.

Everything we ordered was delicious. The portions were generous and everything was very fresh. The…read moreserver had great recommendations - my husband and I ordered the fries green tomatoes, Ashleigh's shrimp and grits, and the seafood platter with the grit cakes -- a must!

Delicious food!! I am so impressed by this restaurant. My boyfriend and I wanted to get take out…read morefrom a restaurant and eat it on the beach. This was perfect for an incredible date night. I ordered the bbq platter and it was so good. The Mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and rich with flavor. The green beans were seasoned well. I loved the two sauces that the bbq came with! My boyfriend got a burger and fried okra. The fried okra was one of the best I've ever had. Seasoned to perfect! The burger with the fried pickles made the meal complete. We placed a take out order online. It was easy and ready when we got there. Highly recommend!!

Was off the beaten path yet well deserved. The food was…read moreexceptional, service too. Quickly served. Only issue was the martini. Too much olive juice. Will be going back

I adore this place! Went here for trivia and it was fun. I do love the $10 noodle deal and it was…read morereally good. The food came fast and they did an amazing job at explaining the menu to us since it was our first time. The inside was really cute. I didn't like some of the stuff there like the hush puppies. It was a little dry and the sauce it came with didn't really compliment it. It was a weird combination in my very honest opinion. While I enjoy a good sauce, the hush puppies sauce tasted like a spicy duck sauce. Everything else was amazing! I still would recommend this place for anyone visiting Charleston:)

This was a whole experience. We were in Charleston Saturday night through Wednesday afternoon and…read moreBertha's is only open Wednesday through Saturday til 5pm. So we took an Uber there on our way to the airport, luggage and backpacks and all. The line was to the door. Most people get their food to go but there are a handful of tables in the dining room. We parked ourselves and our bags at one by the front wall and settled in for our fried porkchops and fried chicken, lima beans, cabbage, red rice, mac and cheese, and corn bread. And while we waited for our food, one of the kitchen staff walked around passing out free frozen punch. It was good! This was the perfect choice for our last meal in Charleston. We were in and out in 45 minutes, full and satisfied. The only thing is we are still confused about pricing. We think there was an error because somehow we paid $29 for one meal and $19 for the other. Can't be right...but we didn't have time to sort all that out. Pay it forward.

Inside a vibrant blue building is Bertha's, a soul food establishment that is not to be missed if…read moreyou are in the Charleston area. Its small, and set up cafeteria style. You order, they plate it, you pay and either take it to go or to sit in the small dining area. Service is very quick and efficient, and you can tell there are a lot of regulars who come here because the staff joked and laughed with them as they waited in line. Speaking of the line, it moved fast but while we were there a woman came around with a tray and offered little cups of brightly colored something. I chose red and was delighted to see it was a frozen punch, red is cherry. My friend got orange and he said it was like a mango or peach flavor. I ordered the fried chicken, with cabbage and red rice. The cabbage was absolute fire, it was so tender and delicious. The red rice was good, but a bit on the dry side. I feel like had I been there when a fresh pan was brought out it would have been a lot better. The fried chicken was perfectly cooked and had a flaky crust but it needed salt and the tables did not provide any. I would come back, there are so many other things I would love to try and this place is busy for a reason.

Excellent southern food! And a beautiful restaurant that manages to give off both casual and…read moreupscale vibes, which makes it a great place for any occasion! I came here for dinner with my husband and our friend. We started with the beignets. They tasted like fried dough + a donut had a baby (= delicious!). For my entree, I ordered "Ashleigh's shrimp & grits" which is now one of my favorite shrimp & grits! The grit-cakes are very unique and perfect for this dish. The sauce was amazing too!! Tastes like it would complement anything you put it on. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! :)

Soul food that is food for the soul. The seafood platter is a must; best fried shrimp this 71-year,…read moreFlorida-raised Catholic has ever had. And the sides are almost better. Great lunch or dinner spot.

Food 10/10 Service Excellent!…read moreAmbiance was warm and welcoming I really enjoyed the catfish.. well seasoned and fried to perfection. My margarita was a 1 and done

Absolutely amazing ribs. I am extremely picky and this is some of the best bbq I have ever had. I…read morealso had potato salad and collard greens with the recommendations from the girl taking my order. She was a million percent correct. These collard greens were AMAZING The potato salad was really good also I must say this was my friends recommendation as she lives down here and she did not stir me wrong at all. So very happy I was hungry and she wasn't lol. I will be taking some home on the plane for sure