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    The Lost Cajun

    4.2 (283 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Food was bland. Had no flavor with the gumbo that I got. The Cajun pasta was too cheesy for our liking. Server was nice and checked on us in a timely manner. It was not busy during the time we went and the place looked like a seafood spot with their decorations. Overall, it wasn't pleasing to eat at.

    Just a parting shot of the interior.
    Linda P.

    We thoroughly enjoyed the food there tonight. Ample servings and wonderful flavors. Simple colorful decor and the most delightful waitress who thoroughly explained the different menu items to us. She gladly made suggestions and they were spot on!! Each dish had a tiny bit of "hotness" but nothing overpowering or unpleasant. We arrived in time for happy hour and partook of white wines for 3 of the group and red for the other two. Nice AMPLE pour which is becoming a rarity these days! The beer list was sparse as was the wine list but the Pinot Grigio was excellent. The acoustics allowed pleasant conversations among our group. We select a different Main St restaurant for our foray each month and agreed we would return to The Lost Cajun!

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    Kianna W.

    Okay. I walked in as soon as they opened. I wanted to get the vibes from the start of the day. I was greeted immediately and sat in a booth. My server arrived less than 5 minutes later to take my drink order which I ordered the Louisiana sweet tea... it was filled with crunch ice and what tastes like Liptons sweet tea.. very refreshing. I ordered the shrimp and grits but wanted fish so I ordered two sides of fish as well. The plate was very filling a seasoned. If you cannot handle seasoned food this may not be the place for you. Definitely a place that was as close to home as I could get..., Okay quick update. I ordered the beignet at the last minute (do not try) not good but everything else was good.

    Christopher D.

    I paid $12 for this jambalaya. It rocked my world man. Go get some and enjoy some good Cajun vibes. Service was wonderful with Tatiana.

    Angel F.

    So, walked in, cute little spot downtown, waiter was friendly & helpful. But we're here for the food: Let's start with the garlic bread. I think they forgot to put the garlic on it! Lol. Joel's fish & chips: said they lacked seasoning, no cajun flavor at all. The fries were good though, lol. My food. The cajun trio: the seafood gumbo lacked flavor, seafood and depth. The jambalaya was salty, dry, and the rice was mushy. It taste as if it had been sitting for a long time. The etoufee? Oh, it was sad. It taste like a version of Campbell's soup, but bland. I ate the salad & returned the rest. We left a tip because our waiter was nice, but we left sad. Master of fact, we ended up at Whole Foods that had a gumbo soup on their hot bar- that taste better than the gumbo here. Sorry, not sorry.

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    David V.

    So I saw the pictures on yelp and thought I had to come and try because of how good it looked. I ordered the fried fish and fries and the gumbo trio: lobster bisque, red beans and rice, and chicken and sausage. Everything was so good. The portions were also huge. The fries were also seasoned really well. I would definitely order again if I'm in the area and I'm craving Cajun. One thing I would add is extra tartar sauce, one container just doesn't do it. Service was great was greeted upon arrival and order came out really quick. I came in mid afternoon and it didn't seem that busy. Ambiance gave bar vibes because of the huge bar, and if I had not known about this place and based it upon looks, I probably would have been turned off, since I don't really do bars... but I did take out. So problem solved:-)

    Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice and Jambalaya
    Jack L.

    Saw this restaurant on yelp'd liked the menu, asked the desk clerk at the hotel I am staying at and she told me she comes here regularly. I sat at the bar and was served by a friendly young bartender named Leslee. I told her I wanted the gumbo trio and picked my 3 choices. I had the chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice and the jambalaya. Best Cajun I have eaten since my trip to New Orleans. Awesome customer service by Leslee. My next trip to Greenville, I will be back.

    Catfish and shrimp combo with fried okra and coleslaw.
    Vee F.

    Delicious! So glad I decided to try this spot. While out of town on business I found this gem. Although parking might be a problem because it is downtown, it's well worth it. I had the fried catfish and shrimp combo with the crispy fried okra and it was spot on. I'm not a catfish eater but the server recommended it and I'm glad she did. The music was so nice. The place is clean and everyone was so friendly. I will definitely visit this spot again.

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    Linda S.

    What a wonderful time we had at the Lost Cajun. We had great service and wonderful food. The place was fun and had a fabulous bar. Make sure to ask for the sampler!! It's a great way to start your dining experience.

    Empty Gumbo sampler flight.

    Had a late lunch that we enjoyed. They brought us a "sample flight" of their gumbo and Cajun classics which was nice because it changed my order. Of the things on the flight, I liked the chicken and sausage gumbo the best. The jambalaya was alright; but the others weren't remarkable or particularly flavorful. I ordered the half Zydeco Shrimp po-boy and that was a winner. The shrimp were crispy but not greasy and the bread was light. I asked for extra Zydeco sauce on the side bc I wanted a bit more than was on the sandwich. (FWIW, they put the shrimp on the bread and then applied the sauce, rather than tossing the shrimp in the sauce and then putting on the bread.) My wife had the Cat-Toufee, crispy fried catfish on rice covered with crawfish etoufee. The fish was excellent, the rice was well prepared, but the etoufee lacked real flavor or actual crawfish. That said, we'd go back. All in all, we enjoyed it. Our server (Leslie) was friendly and attentive.

    Amy M.

    We absolutely loved this restaurant in Greenville! This was easily the best meal we had while in town. We were looking for a place that we could easily walk to from our hotel and were immediately excited to find a Cajun place. As soon as you walk in, the restaurant has a fun funky, New Orleans vibe. It is decorated with all things Mardi Gras. The waitresses are all awesome and excellent at suggesting dishes. We wanted to try different things so we ordered several options and mostly shared. Some of our favorite things were the crispy fried pickles, delicious beignets, flavorful jambalaya and yummy hush puppies. My husband loved the fried sausage, he ordered the Captain's platter and loved all of the seafood. One of the less adventurous kids ordered a burger, it was a good size and the fries were really tasty. Obviously, we were on vacation so the calories didn't count! Ha! We will definitely make a point to go back again when in Greenville!

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    Susan R.

    Cat-toufee was awesome. Blackened catfish salad was delicious as well. Crab bites appetizers were great.

    The Fried Okra Basket
    Niyah S.

    Visited The Lost Cajun for the first time yesterday. There was no wait which was a plus! Our waiter greeted us in a polite manner, quickly got our drink & food orders in. Food and drinks were delicious! The environment was lovely as well. If you want to taste delicious food based from New Orleans, The Lost Cajun is the place for you! 10/10!!!

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    Very fresh, delicious and authentic! Friendly and attentive service. Made me feel like I was actually in NOLA!

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    5 months ago

    Great staff. Very welcoming and great atmosphere. Food is excellent. They have specials on appetizers. Located downtown among nice option.

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    Very nice spot . Good food , good service and good atmosphere! I'd definitely go back again !

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    Good was amazing. Everything was seasoned perfectly. Went several times during my visit to Greenville.

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    Frites from the Moules Frites
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    3.8
    (125 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    While in town, I made sure to be the first diner to walk in! I had purposed to come to Greenville…read moreto try STIR restaurant. They have it all ready to go at 11am! Such a fantastic location, on the corner of McBee Ave. The building and setting is gorgeous inside and outside seating. Both very large areas that would be awesome for evenings out. I'll be sure to come back for that. I chose outside for the nice breeze out with lots of umbrella's for shade. I always feel cold inside restaurants and didn't have a sweater.. so I chose one of the long marble top tables outside. There is also a big tv for game viewing in a fully covered corner area. The bar opens up so it's accessible whether seated inside or out (photos). The menu has great choices. I had done my research beforehand since I was on a time crunch and ordered the roast beef melt.. which came with fries and au jus that was amazing!! I added a side of steamed oysters.. perfection!! These came with horseradish, cocktail sauce, red wine vinegar and oil for dipping. I ended my meal with creme brûlée that was better than one's I've had in Paris. It was topped with a perfect layer of flamed sugar, fresh assortment of fruit in whipped creme + a tiny crown of mint. The creme brûlée had a hint of lemon, making it over the top delicious. Austin B. Was my server and he was amazing. Really a great dining experience and with food being that amazing for lunch.. work felt like a vacation! Hope you go eat at STIR in Greenville.. so worth your time and convenience when dining downtown.

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