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!

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our visit to Kiki's Chicken and Waffles on Saturday, January 17,…read more2026. She ordered the fried fish and said it was cooked perfectly, which made me happy since I paid for both meals (lol). I had the soul food, and the portion size surprised me. The service was excellent! The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and easy to eat. I can honestly say it's better than Popeyes and KFC. I definitely recommend Kiki's and will be back again.

I have been to Kiki's in Columbia a few times so I was happy to hear that we had one in Charleston…read more Finally made it by for lunch one day when some family was in town for a visit. Good options on the menu, other than just chicken & waffles, obviously, but it's always a classic, which I did order on this visit. The space is simple, but nice. The food, as usual, is tasty - no complaints in that department. The only real issue we had is that there were 2 servers for the whole place and it took a very long time to order, etc. People came in after us and got their food before we did. Thankfully, we weren't in a rush, so it wasn't too big of a deal, but it was a little frustrating. Otherwise, no issues.

If youre looking for blue crab seafood boil this place is the best in Charleston. I went to several…read moreplaces but Geechie was by far had the best tasting blue crab boil. The seasoning on the sauce was not too salty or too plain just perfect. I would go back if Im in Charleston again!

The reviews said this place cooks to order so I was prepared to wait. After ordering it took about…read more25 minutes to get the food, but there were comfortable seats for those waiting. The crab rice was highly recommended, but wasn't what I expected. It was very mild in flavor and skimpy on the crab. The crab claw clusters were a little small, but she gave me an extra one so that's fair. As soon as I got home I changed into a stained shirt and devoured 3 crab claw clusters dripping with garlic-herb butter with my bare hands. This is not a food I eat in front of others. The butter sauce was very thin but flavorful and there was plenty of it. The yams were delicious, and sweet as dessert. Hubby's shrimp po boy was filling and very good.

I can't believe I didn't review them the first time I came here. I ate here back during the…read morepandemic when they were only doing carry out and it was the best deal for good food ever. Now their prices have risen slightly but still that same great quality and good portion sizes. I'm glad I got to have them when I rode back through Charleston. Very friendly service, too.

First thing to be aware of: parking is a challenge. There's only 3 spots in front of the entrance…read moreotherwise you'll have to park on a side street. However, all of the side streets have signs that say residential permit parking. We called the restaurant to ask for help with parking and the nice young lady told us where to park (which was on the side of the restaurant but where there were yellow lines). She insisted we'd be ok so we took a chance. It was a Saturday and she said they are lax with enforcement on the weekends. The service is a slow. We placed our drink order and waited for 15-20 minutes for our server to return to take our orders. We had to ask another server to take our order. Our initial server was apologetic however. It still took a very long time for our food to come out. We ordered the crab and shrimp rice, 5 honey bbq drummettes with sides of mac and cheese, cabbage and yams. Hubby ordered the fried fish fillet sandwich with fries. The food was amazing!! Seasoned well and hot. I will say that the crab rice was just ok. I don't agree with the hype. Between the parking challenges and the slow service, I'm not sure if the good food would cause me to return.

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.

My wife chose this restaurant due to them offering lunch or brunch menu. We arrived around 12:30…read moreand they were pretty full. We were actually asked if we would be willing to sit at a table with others. We did not mind. Unfortunately they were out of shrimp and catfish and my wife was wanting shrimp and grits. Our son ordered the Hog Dog, (hot dog with pulled pork) my wife ordered the Fat Boy burger, and I ordered the country fried steak. Their order came with fries and I ordered mashed potatoes and coleslaw with my dinner. Hush puppies and a corn muffin came with my meal. It took about 25-30 minutes for our meal to arrive. My dinner was delicious. Country fried steak was tender and crispy. Mashed potatoes had chunks which I like, the coleslaw was creamy with great taste, hush puppies were fantastic, and the only disappointment was the corn muffin was not warm. My wife loved her burger. Our son enjoyed the hog dog. Service was adequate. For me considering that the food was cooked to,order, I was quite satisfied with the service and the food.

Excellent southern comfort cooking. Come hungry! Grand selection of entrees and a variety of…read moresides. Country fried steak is outstanding pair it with mashed potatoes and gravy plus butter beans. You'll end up taking pie home for later since you will be stuffed. Fried chicken is cooked as ordered and great. Service is fine and friendly. Atmosphere is comfortable. Sit awhile and enjoy a grand meal. You will come back!

This is a must visit!! I got the bbq ribs, mac and cheese, and okra soup. I am from LA and have…read morenever had okra soup before. It was SO bomb. The staff and chef are welcoming and kind. I'm so glad I made it here before I left Charleston. I was happy dancing while I ate, it was that good. Next time I have to try the fried and fish and collard greens. Pricing was very reasonable.

I was greeted when I walked up to the counter. I started to walk out when I saw the menus. The…read moreplace needs to be organized. They have items out that should not be seen by customers. The air conditioner was not working properly because it was quite warm inside. After placing my order, I was told it would take 20 minutes which it was longer than that. I couldn't understand why it would take that long. I asked for the tea that ordered and was told again after I ordered that they were out of tea and lemonade and also out of the cabbage that I ordered. I finally received my food and it came out piping hot. The chicken was good, but the gravy was salty, the yellow rice was good, but the Mac n cheese was not good at all. I could tell that it is doctored up box Mac n cheese. If you are in Charleston and looking for a soul food restaurant, I wouldn't recommend that you try this place.

Pro: Let's talk about these Brussels sprouts for a sec...how did Betty Lou manage to get such an…read moreamazing and flavor with no bacon added?!?!? This starter dish certainly set a positive tone for the rest of the meal! ButI digress... Con: The Brussels Sprouts were so good, they made me forgot to rave about the seared scallops, beet salad, or bistro fillet sandwich were. Everything on this menu I tried was a superb choice, but those haunting delicious sprouts are living rent-free in my head! Bottom line: Come for the Brussels Sprouts, stay for the exploration of the rest of the menu, and enjoy every bite!

Small spot with great atmosphere. The waitress we had was friendly, knowledgeable, and very…read moreattentive. The drinks were cold and the food was hot. The Betty Lou burger and truffle fries were phenomenal! I was looking forward to my next visit before I finished my meal!