CreoLa

Came here this evening for the first time. Wonderful service. We started off with some hush puppies and the creole balls I forgot what they were called. Both were good but I do think their hush puppies were a bit tastier but that could be my own biased opinion because I love hush puppies. My partner had the andouille sausage with jambalaya and greens. She really enjoyed it. Our friends ordered the short ribs and fried chicken. They also both seemed to like the food. I ordered a bowl of the seafood gumbo. Everything was very good. Good chunks of crab. Shrimp were kind of small but no complaints because it was the perfect bite size. I do like that their gumbo wasn't extremely slimey but they did have okra which definitely added a good cut through the seafood. It came with rice and a side of cornbread. My only notes is I would have preferred more rice with the bowl of gumbo. Their drinks are hit and miss. The hurricane is good as well as the sazerac and French 75 but the old fashion was eh. Other than that our experience was wonderful. Will definitely come back again

We have been coming to this place for 3 years now . This time we were celebrating our daughter's birthday and she wanted some Creola for Brunch . We love the corn bread muffins I buy them by the dozen. Our favorite plate is the beef short ribs . Also the crispy boudin balls are so delicious , must try ! I tried Crawfish & Shrimp Etoufee for the first time and it was soooooo delicious!!! MUST TRY ! Trust me ! Funny thing is I don't do sea food, only thing I eat is (Peruvian ceviche ) , but I wanted to try something new and omg it's my new favorite plate , so tasty such nice delicious flavors I loved it . They are so nice , their service is so friendly and welcoming, she asked us where we would like to seat we were the first ones there . Also our birthday girl spilled her drink and the waiter was so nice and came to quickly help us clean it and remade her vanilla lemonade. It was great , thank you for such a great service and food . We really love this place ! Oh and we all love the music playing every time we come is very enjoyable to hear the instruments.

Some of the best mash patatoes and fried chicken I have ever had and I grew up in Oklahoma/ Texas. The service was top notch, the hush puppies with the delicious sauce they come in was amazing. I mean if you want true southern comfort food, go here! I'm so happy I found a place that reminds me a little bit of home.

What a hidden gem in San Carlos! This place is so easy to miss on El Camino Real, my wife and I wish we knew about this place sooner.As soon as you walk in you get that New Orleans style feel. The black/white backsplash on the bar, multiple ceiling fans, wooden vaulted ceiling, etc. Our server was great and helped us decide on what to get based on his personal recommendations. Safe to say, his recommendations were on point! The food was delicious, my wife and I had to try almost everything on their menu! I had the fried chicken, very crunchy but still moist. My wife had the shrimp and crawfish étouffée, full of flavor and the seafood was cooked just right. Everything pictured was very very good and we can't wait to go back.Highly highly recommend checking this place out!

As a long time resident of San Mateo County, I'm sorry to say that I just learned about CreoLa. We went with some local friends for a joint birthday dinner and it was really delightful! I really can't say anything negative about it. The drinks, the service, the ambiance, the food - everything was spot on. Maybe they went a little bit overboard with the Valentine's Day decorations, but we really didn't care. Outstanding! I hope to go back again soon!

A nice restaurant on El Camino Real.They have inside seating with a lot of tables near their windows. Outdoor seating is available as well. Decor is simple, yet homey. White walls with a lot of pictures, paintings, mirrors, etc. Smooth jazz music playing in the restaurant. They have one man and one woman's bathroom each; clean and spacious.The service was nice and friendly!My wife and I shared the following...Corn Hush Puppies: Fresh Corn Fritter, Remoulade Sauce. - Crispy, slightly sweet, but a bit dense.Side of Red Beans & Rice: smoky, with a delicious kick of spice.Side of Cream Cheese Grits - creamy, smooth, and buttery grits. Delicious!Shrimp CreoLa: Gulf coast shrimp, seafood stuffing, smoked tomato beurre blanc, steamed jasmine rice. This dish came with sautéed green beans. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The stuffing was a medley of flavors. The portion was a bit smaller than I hoped.Cornbread muffin - moist, and slightly sweet. It was a good muffin.Abita Rootbeer: Sweetened with pure Louisiana cane sugar. I was intrigued because it must be popular in Louisiana. "The flavors of honey, vanilla, sassafrass, clove, and licorice are clearly discernable. There's a little bit of mint in the mix as well, but less than in most root beers."

Went to Creola with the boy when we were in the area and so glad I finally got to try this place out! If you are looking for creole food this is a good spot for you. For a Sunday lunch, thankfully there was not a wait when we got there and we were seated quickly and given the menu. The ambiance is cute and it's nice to grab food with friends or a partner. We ended up ordering:* shrimp etoufe - this was delicious and flavorful and came with shrimp as well as crawfish. There was also rice that came with it as well as cornbread* fried chicken with mashed potatoes and jambalaya - this was also yummy and juicy and flavorful. The sides we picked were awesome with the chicken. This dish also came with au jus which was awesome* beignets - we got this with caramel and chocolate sauce. Overall yummy and flavorful as you'd expect My main qualm with this place is that the portions were small. It's definitely on the pricier side and portions were tinier, especially the sides. The flavors and taste is on point though. Overall it was a great experience, but I think worth giving larger portions would be nice for the price!

We came on Friday evening when they just opened and were able to grab a spot without reservation. Staff was hospitable and humorous. As the night went on, the restaurant was bustling and full of patrons. Oyster en brochette - succulent oysters fried to perfection wrapped in bacon, pairs well with creamy remoulade sauceCatfish with remoulade sauce - I chose for it to be battwred and fried in cornmeal crust. Crispy batter that is not too heavy, still flaky and soft catfish. Love the side dishes of jambalaya and collard greens Beignets - small pieces of dessert delight, dip in caramel or chocolate sauce and it is a perfect way to end dinner

Made reservations for 6 people on a Tuesday night. Called just a few hours before and it wasn't crowded. Only 2-3 other tables were dining during that time. We ordered the following appetizers: crispy boudin balls, corn hush puppies, cornbread, and the fried oysters. These were pretty good, I liked the cornbread and and crispy boudin balls the best. Wasn't the biggest fan of the fried oysters. For my entree I got the beer braised short ribs which comes with choice of 2 sides. For the 2 sides, I got mashed potatoes and cajun jambalaya. The short rib was great! It was tender and very easy to cut into. Cajun jambalaya was standard. Loved the mashed potatoes! They were super creamy and buttery but not too heavy either. For dessert, we got the beignets, French silk pie, and bread pudding (they were out of pecan pie sadly). I didn't get to try the bread pudding. I thought beignets were ok. French silk pie was delicious and definitely the star of the dessert show!Service was wonderful and food came out fairly quickly! Ambiance is very cozy and it was dimly lit at night with nice decorations - perfect for an intimate gathering.

I recently dined at Creola for my birthday dinner, and unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing. I ordered the "Beef Shortrib" with wild mushroom jambalaya, and my wife had the fried chicken with jambalaya and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were cold and lacked flavor, the chicken was slimy as if it was old, and the jambalaya was served cold as well.The service was decent--our waiter was attentive and polite, and I appreciated his effort, which is why I still left a tip. However, when we brought up the issues with the food, his only gesture was giving us the bread for free. I didn't even realize the bread was something they charged for, as most restaurants typically serve it complimentary before the meal.Overall, the food quality did not meet expectations, and the way the situation was handled left much to be desired. I hope Creola can improve the quality of their dishes, as the service alone isn't enough to justify a return visit.I would not recommend, spend your money somewhere else.