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Cajun & Creole, Californian, Southern & Soul
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Creola in San Carlos is a three star Californian restaurant. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features valet parking and lunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with the office for lunch and keep coming back for the Hush Puppies! YUM YUM
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome! Great live music and the food was terrific. the price fixe menu at $28 was awesome! Now I have a reason to go to San Carlos!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not common for me to give out 5 stars, and it typically takes me going back four or five times to warrant it, but my experience last night was so incredible that I can't help myself.I've driven...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for a well run restaurant with amazing food.Minus a big star for waiter with the overbearing cologne. Unfortunately, he was a very attentive waiter who would continuously refill our wine-...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CreoLa is amazing. Delicious food and drinks, wonderful atmosphere and awesome staff. I can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best restaurants I have been to. Everything about this place is amazing. I have been wanting to try it for a long time after eating the jambalaya at an olive festival at Canada...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to start off by saying that I have never tried real cajun/creole food from the south. That being said, I thought there were some good dishes and some not so good dishes. If you choose well,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review was a bit difficult between 3-stars or 4-stars. I think it's better than "A-OK" but myself personally, am not a "Yay! I'm a fan".Came here for the weekday pre-fix dinner for $28 dollars...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Better every time we go. Since Edwin (the chef and owner) took over 100%, there are constant improvements.We have been going here for about 7 years and have never been let down. We have tried most...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
31/2 not to shabby for new orleans type food, kinda pricey though.gumbo = hearty, crab cake = tasty, blue note salad = pears mixed green lite vinegarettemain course jambalaya, shrimp creo ladessert...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scale: OK - Good - Very Good - Great - DeliciousAppetizersGumbo - Very GoodCrawfish Hush Puppies - OKEscargot - OKFried Green Tomatoes - GoodEntreesCatfish - OK, kinda bland. Jambalaya - Very Good -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone seemed to enjoy our meal at CreoLa. We started with the crawfish hush puppies and the heirloom tomato salad. Both were really good. The tomatoes and mozzarella were really fresh and the olive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of those reviews where I'd consider if more of a 3.5 star review. I should preface this review by saying that I'm from New Orleans, so naturally, I have a very high standard when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good. It's a small restaurant but the food is amazing. I ordered the crawfish hush puppies and it was so good. The restaurant was candlit and really quiet. I've been meaning on going...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so yummy!We ordered the Crawfish Hush Puppies..... its fantastic but HOT so eating discretion is adviced LOL, also we started with escargot, pretty good. I ordered the taste of New...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Southern girl, through and through. I never thought I'd find good Creole food in California, so I was very happy when I found this restaurant. The food here is superb. We try to go at least...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love CreoLa.The bf and I came to the restaurant this evening for our anniversary. After reading all the great reviews, we were both very excited to visit a rare find in our neck of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
had thier red beans and rice not very good . the hush puppies were really fishy.better bet for those at lil biscuit house. the service was bad but not as bad as I've had other places, just so so.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good stuff
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few years ago for dinner and wasn't very impressed but we came for a work lunch so I decided to give it another shot. I really enjoyed my experience this time. Not sure if management or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a handful of times, and every dish I've tried has been very well designed and well prepared. The hush puppies have just the right crust, the ahi just the right texture - you get the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I organized two separate large groups for dining here and both times it turned out great. The service was good and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. It can get a little crowded around lunch time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went here for our anniversary and we enjoyed ourselves.First off, the service was great; very attentive. We had mixed drinks that were quite strong (yee haw). We started out with the hush...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to dine at. Service was awesome. I ordered the Ca-sian Salmon. The salmon was moist and the sauce was out of this world. Talking about this is making me hungry!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alligator in a spicy caper sauce rocks. And the best part is you order plates with two entrees, so this plate comes with a smoked duck, pulled pork and Andouille. Amazing... which is why I'm bummed it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch with coworkers. We ordered a variety of things -- crawfish, po boys, gumbo...everybody loved their food. I thought my oyster po boy was good until I tried the bacon-wrapped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the chance to get back to CreoLa the other night. The food is still very good, as is the service. The one thing I noticed this time is that their pacing is deliberate. If I were eating there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Main courses and appetizers at CreoLa are very good. I was less impressed by their desserts, and I got to sample a few of them between the friends I was with. The waitstaff were great, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply Amazing! This resturant features out of this world cusine! I way over ate last night because everything I ordered was amazing so I ordered more. I am a wee bit of a wine fanatic and they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
haven't been to many cajun places but so far this one is my favorite. had the taste of new oleans which was soft shell crab and a cup of etouffee. the crab was great and the etouffee I would eat any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a small and elegant (but not starchy) restaurant tucked away on the El Camino drag with some fine cajun/creole food, and a bit of California in their menu offerings as well (see the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna try shrimp bourbon street, Cajun Feast, Big boy and shrmp n crab ettafee and beignets, next time. Shrimp Creola and bacon wrapped oysters is GREAT!! Bread pudding is not bad. Jambalaya is on t...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband was stationed in Fort Polk, LA when we met so we both hold Cajun food close to our hearts. When we found CreoLa we had to stop. Food: My husband ordered the etouffee. I was very juicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner when they have their Mardi Gras special. What a treat. The service was impeccable. The wine suggestions was right one. I told them what I wanted and they presented the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to satisfy your craving for sophisticated flavors of the South. I was a little embarrassed to be wearing flip flops in the restaurant but I had no idea it would be old world elegant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving jambalaya (and had opportunity to go to dinner without the kids) and this restaurant came up on my Yelp search, so my husband and I went to see whether this lived up to the 4-star Yelper...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Year after year I've not been disappointed when dining at CreoLa. This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. The food is delicious, wine selections are palate pleasers, the service is fantastic,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife is from Louisiana and we both thought Creola was great food as well as authentic. Our reservations were for early on a Tuesday (6PM). We had great, attentive service. We had our 2 young...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We lived in (Uptown) New Orleans for 4 years and even named our daughter NOLA after that amazing city and its culture. Chief among New Orlean's attributes is its cuisine - and we felt sure we would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fall in love with this place a little more each time.So I gave up fried food and dessert for Lent, which was a slight mistake on my part because I had their bacon wrapped oysters and bread pudding...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Good food.The only place I can potentially cite a shortfall is that they lack some originality but being a creole restaurant they serve what customers expect to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was taken out for my birthday here. Once we arrived, it seemed like a popular place with people ordering take out, diners coming in and diners coming out.Even though we had a reservation, we waited...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a Saturday night, I got a reservation for 7:30. didn't have to wait long at all and I got to watch the operation a bit, I'd say they are pretty efficient about managing the tables and getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here in your skinny jeans! I am warning you - if you feel compelled by a good value, their prix fixe "Mardi Gras menu" is a real denim-stretchin' good deal. Here's what I had for my $28,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very Very Very good service. Ceson was my server and she was so happy and positive. The food is great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CreoLa,How do I love thee? Let me count the ways:1. Soup du Jour - shimp and crab bisque2. House salad with poppy seed vinaigrette3. Red Beans and Rice4. BeignetsSeriously, this place is awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I say anything $4 MARTINI'S for lunch HOW CAN YOU BEAT THAT??????????Try the Spicy Martini it is really good. They let fresh red Jalapenos soak in a bottle of Vodka. They keep adding fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here on Monday night for my fiance's birthday we had a wonderful meal and the service was excellent. We had the Mardi Gras special for $28 (4 course meal) and the crawfish as an extra YUM!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd gone there before and was disappointed with what I felt was being pushed so they could turn over the table. My wife and I went back again and didn't find that to be the case at all. Every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been here so many times, I think we've had everything on the menu and I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal here- ever. Been coming for years. The owner is nice and has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CreoLa is the bomb. My girlfriend and I love going to this place. I love everything here. Some of my favorites are the cajun jambalaya, seafood gumbo, red beans and rice, ettouffee........the list...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food. Not too impresed with the whole "Cajun" expression of their food, but it was good. The bread pudding is probably what sets everything off. It is so good!!!All in All, very romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I first tried Aligator! and I remember liking it. I don't think I'll ever go back because I don't crave Cajun food but I definitley refer it to anyone who wants Cajun food. I just think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At some point I promise that I will no longer just write 5 star reviews, but now is not the time. Creola is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere period. The menu is creative and even old...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was looking for authentic cajun food, but this was a bit fancier and not quite as authentic as I was expecting. Started off with the gumbo which was good but not spectacular. We had the Cajun Feast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No complaints in particular. I just didn't enjoy eating my food, which was too bad because I was really excited about trying alligator for the first time. Maybe it was just too boring and flat. And...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good cajun food with some interesting dishes and yes, I tried the alligator.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Really nice quiet place. Awesome food, even better desserts
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super close to where I live in San Carlos...so it's between this and "Town" the steak place on Laurel that actually gets my friends from far away places to come and eat with me in MY...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about his place is outstanding! Food was tasty, service was prompt and friendly. We had a great evening here and will return again soon.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good service. If possible, get a table in the corner with the cushions. I enjoy the bisque, hush puppies, jambalaya, shrimp creola, aliggator piccata, beignets, and chicory coffee. Make a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but 5 stars here..every time I've eaten here. Sweet ambiance, excellent service, food is fresh and so tasty. Oh yum....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food is OK. not the best creole food in the world. service is SLOOOOOW. overpriced. would not go back, but am glad I tried it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cajun food done "California Style" you know where they tone it down for wimpy litle pallets from the burbs instead of really how it should be. For the most part we were dissapointed after the 100 ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, but it had been a few years since last visiting Creola. My recent Valentine's Dinner there was like a reunion with a good friend. The menu had become even more creative since...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there a couple weeks ago with some friends. We all opted for the prix fixe Mardi Gras menu. The salad was yummy although I had to opt out of the mandarin oranges because I'm allergic. We each...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great alternative to dinner. I have never tried cajun/creole food and this was a great way to get my tastebuds wanting more. It was great that the owner/chef was able to greet us that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! Nice ambiance - and excellent service :-) Would definitely eat there again.Did I mention my hubs is from Baton Rouge, LA and he LOVED it? That's saying a lot, considering he is normally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 4 times now and twice I've had the pleasure of the Chef/Owner greet and seat us himself. The last time I went was recently over the holidays with my wife and newborn son and my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on great Yelp recommendations about a wonderful cajun food restaurant in the peninsula. This place was far away from me and I just really wanted to give it a try because it sounded ohhh so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty hard to believe, but Creola was actually my first experience in a Cajun restaurant. Sure, I've had the jambalaya at Cheesecake Factory. But this is, of course, pretty different.I came...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One Sunday morning, suddenly we craved for lousiana food...search at yelp and found this place and decided to give it a try. OMG, we both love it. We started with seafood gumbo and crawfish hush...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been a faithful Creola customer for close to 10 years. Have never had anything but the BEST of all available. Edwin is a fantastic owner, manager and cook. Give it a chance, you won't regret...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy yum yums this was perfect overkill for a Wednesday afternoon lunch! So I've gotta be honest, I know there are times I question the presence of a "People Love Us on Yelp" sticker. Not this time....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were at Creola Saturday night and noticed that were some new items on the menu at one of our favorite restaurants. We tried the new appetizer, friend green tomato, with a shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there ever was a Brenda's down on the Penn, its here. Wanting a different lunch, some place we hadn't been yet. Like good little Yelpers. Walking up to the door and seeing the," People love us on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not qualified to say whether it's "authentic" or not, but the food at Creola is excellent. We had two different preparations of catfish, and both were cooked to perfection.I had the "Black Cat"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for dinner last night with my husband and mother-in-law to take advantage of the Mardi Gras Menu (4 courses for $28). We all had a very good time and enjoyed all the dishes. Between the three...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothings perfect but this place came really close. Good food and service. Catfish was excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. I had the shrimp CreoLa. My wife had the Fillet Mignon, as usual her meal was better than mine. We also had the Hush puppies, those were SOOOO Good! We should have ordered 2 helpings. All...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! We keep coming back here. Try the gators. Super desserts, too!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like spicy, delicious food, this place is for you! I've been going to CreoLa with my family for many years and I'm never disappointed. My personal favorites are the red beans and rice, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to CreoLa a few times, now. Once for a company welcome lunch, how I found it, and a couple of times with family and friends.Every single time, I was more than pleased with the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have been coming here for over 10 years. Edwin really cares about his customers and it shows in the quality of the food, the service and the atmosphere. I must be honest I don't like anything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the Bayou Country of Lousiana and it's nice to find a CA place that does us justice. I typically go for the hushpuppies, Alligator or the shrimp creola. I was there when they had mini beignets...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food & warm hospitality!We were driving by and decided to try it for lunch. We were greeted at the door by the host and chef Edwin Caba (at least that's his pic on their website! :D)We opened...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Cajun feast (jambalaya and 'gator), my girlfriend had the Shrimp Creola. Both were absolutely delicious, flavorful, and served quickly. We both remarked that even the green beans that came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never found the need to update a 5 star review with another 5 star review... but then again before today I never had Turducken! Sorry MOM, but this may have been the best Thanksgiving meal I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to CreoLa for several years with my husband and we've enjoyed quite a few special occassions there; while the food isn't off the charts spicy (which I would actually like), they do an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy local New Orleans food spot. Not fine dining but not your boring run of the mill weeknight restaurant either. 3.5 stars, as the Big Easy is one of my favorite dining towns, so it's hard to be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just wanted to say that the Turducken is freakin amazing. If my Thanksgiving plans ever fall through I will have no problem going to Creola for dinner! And someone said something about the way Eddie...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this restaurant the other day.. it was okay.. maybe I just don't have a taste for cajun/creole foods... but i had the crawfish hushpuppies... and I actually have had better ones at other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CreoLa is part of my semi-often rotation and I have to say that if you're on the fence about coming in; try coming in on the weekend for lunch. Chef/Owner Edwin is normally in the house! CreoLa is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here once. Excellent service--friendly, efficient, and attentive. Very tasty food, although my dish was a bit on the salty side. Would come here again when craving something cajun-inspired.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CreoLa's space is pretty intimate and the service was awesome and attentive. I came here for dinner with my cousin and we haven't seen each other in months. Great place to catch up and enjoy our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm somewhat of a Cajun/Creole snob since I have family from New Orleans. Now am I qualified to be a snob, no - but I'm not going to let that stop me. The menu has a good variety of food from New...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To Jaime L.,No one cares about that you are a model and that you used to live in Spain.This is the place to review the FOOD and SERVICE on CreoLA.So take your self promoting, self serving, "all about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a taste of Naw'lens right here in the bay area. An unassuming place where the staff is really friendly and the food is downright tasty. The jambalaya is excellent, and the beignets authentic....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent restaurant. We arrived without reservations and the host was very gracious and found a spot for us even though the place was packed. The crawfish hush puppies were wonderful as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was looking for a place somewhere between Palo Alto and Burlingame to eat with some out-of-town friends. Having seen all the 4 and 5 star Yelp reviews I was somewhat surprised to be able to book a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my third time going. I like having their iced tea, hush puppies, soups. If you like saucy foods this is the place to go. I've had the catfish, jambalaya, turtle soup, gumbo, poorboy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fabulous place! 2 friends and I went there for lunch last weekend -- I believe they recently began serving at lunch. My 2 friends both ordered the Cupa Cupa Cupa -- a bowl of red beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the whole experience. The chef was super nice and helpful while I made the reservations and just as welcoming when we arrived.What I was most surprised about was how fantastic the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i always enjoy having dinner here. the food is fantastic and the service is excellent. tonight i had the bronzed redfish and the wife had "the taste of new orleans" which is flash fried soft shell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Creo La for nearly ten years, and each and every time I go there I'm impressed anew. It's not fancy or pretentious, though the food and service are top notch. A little pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did not want to give 5 stars as this is the only Cajun style place that I have eaten. The food and service were both excellent. I have eaten the black cat and the red beans and rice. Great place!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best tasting Cajun restaurants in the area. The service is nice too. I had the jambalaya and it was good. My coworkers ordered different things and they all like it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you ever find yourself sitting there wanting something new....something besides your typical Surf/Turf of asian food on the Penn- Well this Jem is for you! Yum Yum Yum-this place was well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Jambalaya and Crawfish Etouffe I've ever tried, including in New Orleans! Gumbo and Po'Boys are very good, if not exceptional, and the Crawfish Hush Puppies with roumalade sauce are a hit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for $18, creola has a three-course lunch special. it has varied options, but i ended up with a salad, cupa cupa cupa (a cup of gumbo, a cup of red beans & rice, and a cup of cajun jambalaya), and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the first Crawfish of my life at this restaurant.They also seem to serve alligators, but I they didn't have it when I was there.A bit on the pricey side, but their food is great. Food is not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For appetizers the oysters are good if you like em deep fried in batter. I thought it was in shells. The escargot is on top of some pastry with garlic butter and cheese. You can't even tell it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends recommended this place and took me out to eat here for some fine dining. The atmosphere was really elegant and I was initially impressed until we met our waiter. After eating and chatting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another restaurant that we frequented while living in the Bay area, but I never got around to reviewing. But this was one of our favorite restaurants. The food is authentic and I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place to bring 2 of my friends to dinner and I ended up going to CREOLA ,service was good and the food was excellent I will recommend this to anybody who is looking for something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is everything perfect here every time? No.Is the service the very best I have had, anywhere, at any price? No.But, considering the state of food quality and service found most everywhere.. even the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really really really like this place!Have had the Bisque a few times and each time it has been amazing!Absolutely to die for Shrimp CreoLa!I always get the same dish...I can't not go here without...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I saw my entree, I knew I should've ordered an appetizer. Do you ever shy away from the appetizers because you're afraid you'll end up way too stuffed? Not here. I should've known better....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember loving this place the first time I came. Then last Friday I went with a large group and I didnt care for the service or the food that much. The place was super noisy so I couldnt really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been sitting on this review. Shame on me.A few weekends ago, I took her to CreoLa. We were looking to grab a late dinner and ended up here, a few minutes before closing. Minutes. I had my red...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been going here for years and find the food and service wonderful! Try the pork chops for dinner - OMG yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything served at this restaurant is wonderfully phenomenal. Their flash-fried catfish is divine and I love their hushpuppies.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the just the right spot for a nice dinner out with your love. White table cloths and a darkly lit dining area gives the place an air of elegance, without the stuffiness. Think intimate. Ask...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner Review.I consider myself to be an expert on Creole cuisine. That's because I ate at the world famous "Court of Two Sisters" in New Orleans. Once. When I was in the 7th grade, many, many,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you know how many years my little Poppy Z. Brite loving heart has longed to try chicory coffee? No, I'm not going to tell you, I'm too ashamed. CreoLa is really a class act. Alecia D and I were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW my original review was super annoying.Get: The crawfish etouffeeThe crawfish hush puppiesThe flash-fried soft crabA big bottle of Pinot NoirBring:Good companyDon't: Get all in a huff if your 80...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! The Word CreoLa, i'm there. The Best Cajun food ever. The food is delicious, the price is worth the taste. Recommend the Seafood Gumbo, Jambalaya, and a Taste of New Orleans. OH! Dont forget the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had several pleasant B-day party dinners here with friends. Kind of a snooty vibe, which is not so fun, but hey, the b-day man gets to choose where we eat. The wine list was pleasing which was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this would be a change from that last overtly expensive cajun restaraunt I ate at, but I was a little disappointed.- We went there for dinner- There were ants on the table- A dinner for two,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CreoLa is one of my favorite places to dine on special occasions. I have eaten there on two of the busiest days of the year and have not been disappointed. This restaurant offers consistent service....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When there with a friend and what can I say...it was YUMMY for my tummy. I had the taste of New Orleans and my friend had the special of the day, which was pork chop. The pork chop was marinated for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dining here since 2002 when my former boss introduced me to it. This place has not failed me ever since, lunch or dinner. Great food from the appetizers to entrees. The service has been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The husband and I had our first dinner out together at this very special restaurant. He ordered the salmon, I ordered the steak, and we traded dinners. He usually gets the blackened drum fish.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a Maker's Mark Manhattan, escargot, Cajun combo (jambalaya gator something or other), and bread pudding with some kind of extra goodies I forget. Everything was delicious, except the main...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute, yet elegant, and plays great jazz music while you dine. The staff is so sweet too. My mom and I ate way too much here because everything was amazing. I would highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why my friend loves this restaurant so much! Thanks for the recommendation, GracieCY!!This is a very versatile restaurant--great for small groups, bigger groups, families, date dinners,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Noshed in the restaurant many a time with my authentic wife, but was amazingly surprised to find they catered. DO IT! Fifths were not uncommon, a scramble for leftovers (very few) and rave reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I just ate here the other night, after dropping the kids off for Parents Night Out at My Gym. Hooray, an adult dinner! And what a great dinner it was...we started with some bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent little spot! LOVE the decor and ambience, and the food is spot-on. I do love discovering a great restaurant on the peninsula, it's like finding an oasis in the desert.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was tempting to dish out five stars just because it's the only place I've found in the bay area that serves decent hush puppies. My wife is from southern Virginia and she also approved of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute restaurant, cozy ambience. Food was OK, but I expected more given the recommendations and reviews. The shrimp and alligator combo was not as exotic or unique as I had hoped. I personally felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp...you've done it again. I was worried for a moment because some Peninsula recommendations really don't live up to the hype. However, this is the Yelp I've come to know and love. The foodie, his...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(actual rating is 3.5 stars)Came here for dinner with the bf and a friend. It was my first time having authentic cajun food (I don't think Nola's counts), so I wasn't sure what to expect. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and a great atmosphere! You actually forget that you are on El Camino Real in a funky little shop area...even when you are sitting at the window! My rating is a 4.5 (hint hint...Yelp, get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Monday for the price fixe menu, and really liked it. I had the crawfish hushpuppies to start, and they were really good. I've never had hushpuppies before, and man, fried cornballs?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place for both lunch and dinner. The menu's a little different between the 2, but still serve roughly the same stuff. This is a nice place to go for a quiet and nice dinner or for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal I've had in San Carlos.Excellent simple dishes prepared perfectly.Very crispy fried chicken, and a bacon reduction gravy on the mashed potatoes.Also, the bread pudding was excellent.With a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here only a couple of times. I like the food, the decor, the service ... Basically, everything else except the slightly higher prices.Their crawdads, if you can get them, are excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a lot about five years ago but we stopped going when I moved away from that area. I was looking for a special meal for my birthday, and saw their Mardi Gras Mondays info and decided to go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to CreoLa for a decade. Solidly, and consistently, five stars for the food--I've loved everything I've tried. (Try the wasabi crusted portobello mushroom.) It used to be five stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, if I could.Reservations were easy, Opentable.Parking lot is dark, but since it was nighttime, there's plenty of parking around the neighbor building.Arrived too early, but was seated...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to CreoLa a good amount and I like the food, especially because I like to think of myself as a Southern Belle. Their prix fixe options are pretty nice because they take away the hassle of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had dinner there for Valentine's Day, and it was a wonderful experience for me and my date. We were served a four course meal from a price fixed menu, and it was difficult to decide from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just returned from lunch (and on Fat Tuesday no less!) and another amazing meal at CreoLa. We have never had a bad meal there and the service is so attentive. Even if you have to wait a little longer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a (large) group for lunch last week and we had a pretty decent time.It's a tiny restaurant with ample parking and they do take lunch reservations. All are big pluses in my book. When...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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This place has the best Gumbo I've ever tasted. Monday's are Mardi Gras Madness where you can get a four-course meal for $25 (Appetizer, Soup or Salad, Entree & Dessert), What a Deal!!!! They have items on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Bay Area restaurant.The chef/owner is really on the ball with outstanding dishes and warm, friendly service. Attention to detail is evident in everything. For example, the humble house...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of, if not my, favorite restaurants. If you have not been - go, don't walk, run...Nice cozy place, the owner is wonderful and the staff is always courteous.The food was fabulous and I've used the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband is the biggest Cajun critic after having gorged himself in N.O. and even he wasn't dissapointed by the food at Creola declaring it the best Cajun food he's had outside of N.O. Minus one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took my brother's birthday for me to finally get to try this place! I drive by CreoLa all the time and have always wanted to eat here but my girl has always shot down the idea. She's a little on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Creola is the best food from New Orleans in the Bay Area. The jambalaya, the gumbo, the bread pudding all are delicious. The service is excellent, the waiters are very polite with the customers, the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I was lucky enough to be invited out to dinner here for some amazing Creole food. This was an almost perfect meal.The decor was home-y, comfortable, and totally tasteful. The service was some of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!A taste of old New Orleans in San Carlos? Yes, sir!If you can look past the strip mall location on El Camino Real, a cheesy, plastic-y interior and decorations a la...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food and, on occasion, offers an awesome atmosphere. I say "on occasion" b/c the wait can be a bit tedious sometimes - especially if you get take out. Although I don't hold that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... great food, gorgeous restaurant, friendly staff, odd location... Hush puppies and seafood gumbo were delicious as were the beignets for dessert! Wish I had more room to try other dishes too....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum- I have passed by this place for years, and wondered about it- finally went last night with a friend. We had a rocky start-- walked in around 5:40 and the host needed to figure out for a long...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no cajun food expert... but Creola sure has tasty dishes! My favorites are the Hush Puppies, jambalaya and deep fried catfish. The crabcakes appetizers are awesome too... This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy etouffee. Chef is generous with the crawfish.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here on Thanksgiving 2007 with my husband and parents. Had 5:30pm reservations, and had to wait about 15 minutes for our table. Didn't know they start serving Thanksgiving dinner at 3pm. For...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried CreoLa on Monday night - their 4 course / $25 option. The Hush Puppies were delicious! Their jambalaya is well seasoned, and the alligator was... interesting. ;) The salad was good too -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I admit, I'm more than biased here 'cause I don't eat meat and this place, well, serves creole food (read: seafood and meat galore). I ordered the Caesar salad which was Romain lettuce soaked in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooh, I loved it here. If the portions were a little bigger, I would have given a five. That's a pet peeve of mine; delicious, elegantly presented food, and not a lot of it (with a big price tag,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where is everybody?! Creola offers very tasty Cajun cooking in a warm setting but we were only 1 of 3 tables during all of lunch on a Monday a couple of weeks ago... would have expected more people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Total New Orleans Style comfort food. YOUR MOM's got NOTHIN on the homestyle hardiness of these meals. Good Hush Puppies and Jamabalaya. I'm sure the Etuffe and Gumbo measure up just as well.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone in the car was happy that we stopped here. The Crawfish Hush Puppies were so light, airy, and flavorful. The Crawfish Etouffe was wonderful. Definitely going to be back here soon. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An early dinner at a New Orleans-inspired bistro with a couple of friends? Sure, I'm in!CreoLa is located on a nondescript section of El Camino in San Carlos. If you sit by a window, you get views of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was good but not great. I went to New Orleans back in March and been having cravings since then for some gumbo. The gumbo was good but just not like it was down in The Big Easy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yes! Can you say comfort food? Finally tried this place after passing it a million times over the past few years..It doesn't look too cool from the outside, but inside, white table cloths and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to be spending time in Half Moon Bay and needed a nice place to go afterward to enjoy something that would put me right to sleep after my meal so I could wake up refreshed after the Labor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost.. licked the plates.. If it weren't for the people in the restaurant and the waiters hovering nearby, I would have.. Instead, I settled for licking the utensils. ;-)
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten mediocre (won't return there) to awesome (can't get enough) Cajun/Creole food in Louisiana and CreoLa falls somewhere in the middle. There are few authentic cajun restaurants in the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. They served alligator which I haven't had in so long. It wasn't as good as I the time had it before elsewhere but it was decent. The food was really expensive though, not just the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here w/my big brother and GF...It was really nice to have dinner w/the 2 of them....Creola(cool name by the way)..is a cozy little Bistro right on El Camino in Belmont. Who knew that a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drove past CreoLa for a couple months and was initially put off by the fairly shabby appearance. If it had not been for the fact that I had never tried Creole cuisine before, I probably would not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in a while but I remember it being pretty good. The food is not very spicy for creole food, at least not for me. It was not one of those places that I had real strong feelings...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh. I live so close to CreoLa that I got notified when they were applying for a liquor license. Given that I love New Orleans food and that it's a short walk from my house, I should be a regular,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was OK and the atmosphere is nice. I brought a date here and was expecting a nice quiet environment, but it ended up being quite the opposite. Loud patrons galore!The food was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Updated Review*My original review was for a Monday night dinner. I gave 3 stars. Things weren't that bad, but I wasn't impressed (and was a little disappointed). We sort of felt like things were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little setting. Prices are pretty reasonable. I ordered the Cupa - Cupa - cup of gumbo, a cup of Red Beans & Rice, and a cup of Cajun Jambalaya.The gumbo is quite tasty and the Jambalaya is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Southern food is mighting good. I order the PoBoy sandwich for lunch w/ co workers. I ordered the shrimp one, and boy was it good! Perfectly fried with just the right amount of spicy mayo, makes my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The review for this one is simple:- Bread Pudding- Wassabi Tuna- Bread Pudding- Crawfish Hush Puppies- Bread PuddingI'll keep coming back!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The crawfish etouffee here is so good. That's really all that needs to be said here.The first time here I tried the etouffee combo with the soft shell crab. But this means you just get a little bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a casual sit down dinner with friends or even a date night. I was pleasantly surprised by the candle-lit dining room and decor. It was completely unexpected considering its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now my family is from New Orleans so I was expecting more of a paper tablecloth type of place with fried...well, everything. Instead, this was more like Cajun haute cuisine and oh my GOD the peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really great food. I'd go there anytime anyone says "Hey, Let's go to CreoLa tonight!" Its expensive enough not to go casually, but when its suggested, I'll go. I had really good fish dishes and just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my 3rd visit to CreoLa and I can't rave enough about how great this place is. No way in hell you can go wrong with deep friedoysters wrapped in bacon. O Mi Gawd! The crayfish etouffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For about $30 after tip and tax, I had the Shrimp, Crab, and Fennel Bisque to start, the Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage for my entree, and ended with the sugary wonderfulness of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who would guess that San Carlos houses the best New Orleans food in the Bay Area. What a great find!This first visit, I ordered the Seafood Gumbo and the Madri Gras Pasta. The classic gumbo exploded...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not since the days of the Wild Hare have I had this much fun dining in the peninsula. When the chef personally ensures everything is just to your liking and makes thoughtful recommendations based on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been looking forward to dining at CreoLa for a good while now. We went for the $25 4 course menu on Monday and it did not disappoint. For starters we had the hush puppies, shrimp with orange marmalade...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was literally driving around looking for dinner when I stumbled onto CreoLa.This place was dynamite. Had the blackened drum and it was awesome. I've spent quite a bit of time in Louisiana and this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
damn -- what a nifty surprise! my friends and I decided to give 'em a shot, and we were all throughly happy for doing so. this place feels, well, genuine to me. they serve-up high-end creole food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic atmosphere, food & drinks! We have excellent service here every time we go. The menu has a great variety to choose from. Now they server hard alcohol- what more could you ask for?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Excellent atmosphere, service and food. Crawfish, alligator and soft shell crab were especially good. Doing the CreoLa combination allows you to add soup, salad and desert to entree' for only $13. Make sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sooo good. plus they are not pretentious... i walked in flip flops and a sweatshirt and they treated me just as well as anyone dressed up
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually take the train from S.F. all the way down to San Carlos just to eat here.I don't know much about Creol food or cajun foods, but I know this place is a fucking tasty little bitch.Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a stretch of El Camino Real where mediocre eats whiz by your periphery as you drive along looking for something to spice up your workday lunch, you come across Creola... you repeat the name to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An' den we puts some cayenne peppuh'...den we puts some mah cayenne peppuh'...So the wifey gets into a cajun mood the other day and we turn to our trusted friends at Yelp to guide us. The typical...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm yet another in the long line of people who have driven by this restaurant for years and never thought of going in. Why? Well, Cajun/Creole food is not on my top list of must-haves. Not that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing beats the creole/cajun food in Louisiana - the best dining ever!... but CreoLa is the next best thing and in the Bay Area. A very cute and quaint restaurant that's great for both dates w/...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago I went to CreoLa and loved it, so when my daughter wanted me to surprise her with dinner for her birthday, I thought that this place would be great, and I was not let down.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little place. I have a bit of a weakness for small joints that go the extra mile to make the dining experience that much more memorable. Went there with a friend to just chat and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've evjoyed lunch here more so now that they are now open more than one day during the week. It's great to eat here when I'm tired of the usual lunch places.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else on here, this is a place that I've driven by for a while before I finally decided to check it out. It's a bit pricey for my usual dining experience, but on occasion I like to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an interesting little Creole spot on the peninsular. I was introduced to this little gem by a friend that actually grew up in the Bayou. She and her man make it a habit to eat here at least...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here last Friday, after having driven by a hundred times and saying "we should go there sometime." We were actually going to head to NoLa in Palo Alto, but they could only offer us a 6:30...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time we tried Creola (a year ago) it was an awesome experience, our first try for a posh dinner in San Carlos. But every time we've been back after that the service and quality has steadily...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give kudos to Anne J., the first Redwood City Yelper I've talked to for this recommendation. After having moved my company here recently, my co-worker and I have been hitting mostly dives...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing bread pudding!!!!! Somehow it tastes like Malaysian Kaya.The soft-shell crab is okay. The crab cakes are great! The lentil/shrimp/crawfish bisque is awesome. The sunday chicken (chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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I took three freinds visiting from out of town here for dinner. I thought that the staff was very nice and the food was really good. The only negative thing that I would say is that it's not exactly the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time and time again I order the Crawfish Etouffee and I am never disappointed. I've tried a few of their other dishes, like the jambalaya, bisque, salad (the pecans and poppyseed dressing are great)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy pecan pie!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Great cajun alifornia menu. The chef/owner is knowledgable and a gentleman. The food is top-shelf....the Ahi is my favorite and the bread pudding is some of the best in the west. Good wine menu, friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just moved to the area looking for a bite. I normally like most things faux creole outside of NO (Nola's, PJ's, etc.), but this was surprisingly less camp and had more substance. Although I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
simply amazing! i'd recommend reservations or you're in for a very long wait --especially on weekends. the service here is wonderful. the owners are actually on site and check in with you to ensure...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BAM!!??I had high hopes after reading such great reviews of this place. It wasn' t bad at all, it was kind of mediocre-ly ok-ish, but it's not worth eating here for what they're charging. I know I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
each and every time I go to Creo-la I suffer the same dilemma. Do I order the pork chop? or do I order the best fillet mignon I have ever tasted? The bottom line is you cannot go wrong with either....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really more like 3.5 stars.This place serves pretty good New Orleans style food, but good ole' Southern Louisiana food isn't meant to be posh. It ain't about the presentation, but about how it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for great food. Bit pricey but I guess it's worth. We ordered their salad special and it was so yummy. The other entree was great too. Good wine selection. They carry hess collection cab...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time - and I don't even eat seafood!! The salads are always fabulous and the filet mignon is by far the best I've found on the Peninsula. The service is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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My husband and I went to New Orleans for our honeymoon and enjoyed the food tremendously, especially the bread pudding. We were very excited when we found Creola. We read many reviews and thought it would be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just so-so...I'm sorry to say that this place didn't live up to all the great reviews, however it ended up being a pleasant experience as it was a nice slow dinner with friends. Our out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving by the restaurant along El Camino, it never occurred to me to try it. However, my husband ordered take-out one evening and the tasty Creole cuisine impressed me. We enjoyed our Shrimp CreoLa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the one sure-fire restaurant to take your visiting guests, or for just a nice evening meal. The food is ALWAYS delicious. The decor is surprisingly cute on the inside too! After driving by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a delightful place.I was taken to CreoLa by a dear friend who has been a regular here for many years. We were greeted by the chef and were seated in the quiet dining room on a quiet Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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This is an authentic New Orleans restaurant. I go here often and really like it. The service is good. They have an excellent pecan pie. Great beers from New Orleans. The soft shell crab and jambalaya...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who'd have thought a charming, candlelit NoLa-style bistro has been living along this desolate stretch of mid-Peninsula El Camino? Well, not me I guess... but it turns out I have been missing CreoLa....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bread pudding is to die for. Period.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a New Orleans bistro that serves up creole/cajun food in a dining room setting. I've been here twice prior and it was pretty good then. But it was even better this time because they had this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for tasty soul food on the peninsula like I was this past Monday, you probably went to Lil Biscuit House. And like me, you realized that those effers are closed on Mondays. (So is Ma...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice little surprise. small, not that busy when i was there, but the food was pretty good. it must be a front for an underground computer parts store or something...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing about this place for awhile, so I finally went with a few friends. When we first drove up, I thought that I'd be disappointed. From the outside, it looks like a dump. When we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, GUMBO! Better than what I can whip at least at this time 'till I can figure out how to make mine as good as CreoLa's, but damn! And the crawfish ettoufee, great! Too bad we didn't have room...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everyone rightfully raves about the bread pudding but try the Wasabi Crusted chicken...it's muy delicioso. the service is always great, too. and the best news is that they're finally opening for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good - not wild about it but will likely give it another shot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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If you are thinking about going to New Orleans because you enjoy the food but can't afford the trip, come to Creola where you can enjoy some excellent food and most of those favorites that you associate with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly good food at a restaurant that doesn't usually appear to be that busy. Maybe it's the location, but I liked their cajun cuisine. They had a decent wine list, from what I could tell. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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My husband and I wanted to try some New Orleans food baecsue this is where we went on our honeymoon. We were in the mood for soem authentic jambayla. We found Creola by searing google. Its a very n...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Creola is one of the best restaurants in all categories. Flavorful bites across the menu. The only possible negative is that it's not a big restaurant---you probably won't be entertaining big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good New Orleans food. I had the gumbo. The stock was kind of ho hum but the sausage was quite tasty with a nice bite of spice. I also sampled a salmon dish the was served with deep fried veggies and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Killer gumbo and jambalaya. Homey food, and great service. They had 1.5" thick pork chop as a today's special. It was so flavorful. I was never disappointed every time I ate there. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Kevin S., the bread pudding is TO DIE FOR!!! (One of the things I miss most about California.)
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to find good Cajun comfort food, but this gem starts you off with delectable hush puppy fritters followed by an authentic crawfish etouffee. Along with entrees such as Casian salmon and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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Although I am no expert in Cajun food, I found the food here wonderful. The Crawfish Etouffee is my favorite, and I usually get this as an entree by itself (the menu has it as a combo). I also recommend going...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Nice quaint little restaurant that is completely unassuming. The atmosphere is familiar and welcoming. The food is amazing. I particularly recommend the hush puppies, the etouffe and the fried catf...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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Finally, a nice place to go in the area when you don't just want a steak and mashed potatoes. Try the salmon! The spices are just right...in fact, I could have stood for a little more but it's better to err on...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really actually remember much before the bread pudding. I have a vague impression of a pleasant, candle-lit dining room, tastefully but perhaps not Tastefully decorated, if you know what I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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i've eaten here three times and each has been a wonderful experience. everything i've tasted on their menu has been so delicious. the cornbread stuffing that comes with the sunday chicken is a must try. it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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the crawfish etouffee is good. i've also had the jambalaya and gumbo in the past. the beignets are always good. just went there a few weeks ago and the food is still good, price is average, portions are a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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The inside of the restaurant is in stark contrast with the understated approach. The ambience is wonderful, service outstanding, and food amazing. Try the Crawfish hushpuppies for starters. We once tried an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2004
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Hubby & I are trying to try different restaurants in San Carlos, and we found this one on Citysearch. Tomatoes were in season, so I had the caprese salad as an appetizer (heirloom tomatoes & mozarella). It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2004
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California interpretation of down-home southern cookin'. Very tasty, very fresh. Not as spicy as I would have liked. The "dinner" add-on (soup, salad, and dessert) is an outstanding value, especially if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2003
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We hope that you will dine with us soon for an authentic New Orleans dining experience - One that goes beyond Cajun! To enhance your dining experience, we fly in the finest seafood and products available from...
opentable.com - user review
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an island of gulf coast homeyness. good jambalaya, gumbo, bayou caesar salad and beignets...
sfgate.com - user review
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creola flies in ingredients a couple of times a week from the big easy, which helps to make it the real deal. posters of new orleans in the small narrow room are the background for some tasty food. we favor...
gayot.com - user review
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on a recent saturday night, the small waiting area at creola was packed...
sfgate.com - user review
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