Lula Southern Cookhouse

Our other restaurant reservations didn’t work out so we tried our luck here. Lula’s was close so we checked with them and they were able to get us in after a brief wait. The service was good and the food for the most part was good. My husband got the fried chicken. It was decent however the Mac & cheese was extra salty. I had the shrimp & grits which I thought were pretty good.

Lula Southern Cookhouse... Let's start on a good note. The atmosphere is amazing and our server Chad was good. We arrived around 5 pm without a reservation and were sat immediately, no wait. They do have a parking lot on the side so you don't have to pay for parking. That's where the good stops. The chicken came out super quick, quicker than I believe it should have if you were frying it fresh. It also lacked any flavor, was really dry like it was cooked twice. The hot sauce was also very bland. The Mac and cheese was watered down, very liquidy, also no flavor. The mashed potatoes, although real potatoes, lacked any flavor. The biscuits with the egg wash on top were crumbly and the whipped butter was slightly sweetened but not in a good way to me. The gravy was thick and clumpy. Not smooth like a gravy should be. Chad said they are a southern kitchen so they don't care about calories, but obviously they don't care about flavor either. When I say everything lacked flavor I also mean it lacked salt. They do charge a fee if you use a credit card. But there was no auto-grat added to our check. This place is fairly overpriced for what they are offering. You definitely are paying for location over everything else. DO NOT waste your time here. Not worth the trouble.

The food was delicious!! I got shrimp and grits and never came up for air ☺️ until my plate was empty. The blackened catfish was sooo good 👍 😋 👌and greens💥. The atmosphere is nice, you have to go experience for yourself.

Good food and friendly service for first-timers! My husband and I shared the alligator bites, which were very good. I ordered the smothered pork chops and he had the Salisbury steak. Both were delicious with large portions. Dessert was also enjoyable with the chocolate cake and strawberry pie. We had a great server who knew what meals to steer us towards. The restaurant is a bit noisy so keep that in mind. Due to an unexpected three dollar credit card fee added after payment we will not return. Charging customers for card use felt very tacky to us especially with so many other good restaurants that do not pass this cost on to guests.

I came for lunch once… and then promptly rearranged my schedule to come back the next day. I surrendered to the fried green tomatoes first. Lightly breaded, crisp, and savory, were a sheer appetizer perfection. Then came the Carolina ham biscuits. These beauties were stacked with ham, fried eggs, and sharp cheddar in a way that felt like a culinary mic drop. On my second visit , I repeated the green tomato ritual. Then I ventured into blackened Delta catfish territory. Tender, flavorful, with that subtle swampy note at the end that plays so well with the smoky spices and andouille sausage in the rice. And then there was the Green Mary cocktail. Imagine a Bloody Mary that went to finishing school and came back with a rebellious streak. Charred green tomatoes, a spice blend that leaves a lingering warmth—this drink didn’t just complement the meal; it demanded its own special mention. My personal favorite touch? A photo of what I assume is the original owner, paired with a disclaimer to call your grandma. It’s the kind of detail that makes you feel like you’ve gotten invited into someone’s home.