LoLA, located on O’hear Avenue, brings Louisiana cooking to North Charleston in an authentic way. If you want a taste of New Orleans without making the trip, this place is sure to satisfy.

LoLA’s specialty is seafood— which means you can indulge in crawfish boils on Tuesdays and oyster shooters at happy hour. Po’ boys, etouffee, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits can all be found here as well. If you’re looking to get a little adventurous, you can try the alligator bites, which you might have a hard time finding elsewhere in the area. And don’t forget about the beignets, which regulars rave about. Each dish is prepared with the same kind of care you would expect to find in a Louisiana kitchen, and that’s really what makes LoLA stand out.

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Neeta Lind