Serve was speedy , parking was easy , food was good I would definitely be back for the food I had…read morethe chicken and shrimp I wish the shrimp ad a little bit more seasoning but good , chicken was crispy, came out hot. Place looked clean, employees very nice and helpful, overall I had a great experience.

First thing: the side portions are BIG. Easily enough to share between two people, so expect…read moreleftovers. Dining in also seems to be much faster than carryout. I got the whiting with fries and spaghetti. Everything came out hot, fresh, crispy, and cooked well, but that fish definitely needed some seasoning. The breading reminded me of fried chicken and had a great crunch, but flavor-wise, it honestly didn't taste like much. The person I was with got the Mix It Meal with whiting, wings, greens, and mac & cheese. The wings were good, but they had the same opinion about the fish. The mac & cheese was decent. The spaghetti was probably the biggest disappointment for me because it used to be much better when Stuffed Enuff operated out of the ghost kitchen. This time it wasn't really mixed together, just noodles topped with a somewhat watery meat sauce and a little cheese. As far as the space, the decor is really nice and everything feels intentionally put together. There's a bar area, but no liquor, and I'm not sure if it's actually being used as a bar right now. During our visit, it seemed to function more as extra seating/workspace. The seats could definitely be more comfortable, though. Overall, I'd give them 3.5 stars. Generous sides, fresh food, great crunch, and a nicely done space. They just need to turn the flavor up, particularly on the fish, and bring some consistency back to the spaghetti. If the seasoning matched how good everything looked coming out, this would be a completely different review.

My first visit and I was a little apprehensive because I was the only customer. I have a motto,…read more"go where the people are," and there were no people. I looked at the steam table, and not sure what to get because I tire of spending my money and being disappointed. I ordered something that I thought would be a safe-bet...I ordered 4 fried wings, Mac and cheese, and candied yams. I started tasting my food when I got in the car. The wings were perfectly cooked -- juicy and tender. The Mac and cheese had a decent amount of cheese, not like some places that cover their Mac and cheese with some type of Velveeta sauce. I would have eaten all of my wings in the car, but I needed some hot sauce, which surprisingly the restaurant did not have. I finished my meal when I got home. The yams were delicious...not overly sweet. I will say that the wings and Mac and cheese could have used a little more seasoning, but that was okay...there are many times where I went to a soul food restaurant and had to toss food because it was way too salty. I would rather my food to be under seasoned than over seasoned. You can always add, but you can't take it away. I will definitely return, and try something else on the menu, and hopefully not be disappointed.

This is one of the finest Soulfood restaurants in the Central Ohio area. I dine there frequently…read moreand have never been disappointed in their menu nor their cuisine. The food is always prepared excellently and the taste is beyond expectation. The restaurant is always clean and well managed. And the staff always meets me with a smile. Thank you, Madison soul food kitchen thank you for representing our community and being a part of something so wonderful.

So their food is still the same as when they were off mt Vernon in the hood!…read more I got a waffle and bacon! My bacon was hard and over cooked and my waffle was warm and stiff! The reason why I stopped coming was because the food was never really hot and everything was always pre cooked and warmed back up just enough to serve especially the breakfast! I used to get the French toast but it was always soggy and over soaked in oil and not cooked long enough! And it don't rly taste like anything. To pre cooked you food sit it in trays and then warm it up on the grill to serve is diabolical! But this new location I said I would give it a shot and huni I was let down again! Same old routine just a different location! Very beautiful location at that! Staff needs some work on customer service and communication. Time management and effective management skills. I seen so much and was so annoyed I just left. I didn't even wanna pay for my food or tip but I did. Will I be back NO! but I'm proud to see how they have grown so they doing something right dispute my opinion lol. COME CHECK THEM OUT ON the corner of Garfield and long st! Can't miss em next to the Lincoln theater! Tell me what u think I'll see yall on the next review!

Creole Kitchen at its new location…read more In Columbus for a court hearing in pending litigation in May 2026, I had had the opportunity to have dinner at the new location of Creole Kitchen. For years, Chef Henry Butcher operated the restaurant at a location on Mt. Vernon Avenue, not far from Columbus State Community College and the Columbus Urban League. I first met Chef probably about 20 years ago, when I was in search of authentic Cajun and Creole cooking (my wife's parents were from Louisiana, and she's a true Cajun). In that somewhat economically distressed neighborhood, Chef and his crew were the most caring and diligent team in the Mt. Vernon Avenue area, feeding the flock with French toast, breakfast sandwiches, gator and shrimp po'boys, gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, and all manner of carry-out southern breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Shuttered for longer than anyone expected about two years ago, the Mt. Vernon Avenue restaurant returned to a new and improved life at a location adjacent to the Lincoln Theater, a landmark preserved by the visionary Mayor Michael Coleman. The theater's owners sought out Chef, urging him to make the upgrade over to East Long Street (the theater is at 769 E Long St, Columbus 43203, and the new Creole Kitchen is at 795 E. Long Street, less than a block away). The new location was custom-built for the restaurant. It is sparkling clean, spacious, has great wall art, and a helpful and well-trained staff. I was staying at the Westin Great Southern (about a $10 Lyft/Uber from the restaurant) and I dropped in before dinner got underway. Chef was there - working with the kitchen crew along with family members who make up the front line. After I ordered double gin and tonic, Chef sat down with me, and we talked about the change in locations. And then we talked about the food: this is comfort food, Southern comfort food at its best, and at its most authentic. Start with a roux - you can't go wrong if you start with a roux. I ordered my favorite entrée - crawfish étouffée ($18), with a serving ample enough that I had the second half of it for lunch the following day. Chef's new location has ample well-spaced and comfortable seating (I'm guessing there were 15 to 25 tables and a bar), excellent air conditioning, jazz at a volume that allows for easy conversation, and a server staff who know the menu well. The staff includes Chef's daughters Antoinette and Tonya, and honors the memory of Chef's son, Henry Junior, who was a beloved member of the hardest working crew in Columbus when the Mt. Vernon Ave. venue was operating. Chef's breakfast menu is like nothing available anywhere else in Columbus: real beignets (light, fluffy pillows of fried dough dusted with powder sugar, $5), an unforgettable Creole omelet (andouille sausage, Tasso ham, tomatoes, onions bell peppers folded into three eggs with melted cheese, served with grits, home fries, and toast, $15). There's a vegetarian version as well - with spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, and cheese ($15). Breakfast is served until 3:00 pm, and when you order many of the items you will be encouraged to customize the flavor with your choice of spice level (1 to 5), from a gentle warmth to a fiery kick. In the past, I've had Creole Kitchen prepare catered dishes of fried catfish, chicken and sausage gumbo (a rich, soulful blend of two stocks, thickened with a dark red-brown roux and loaded with authentic Creole flavor, $8 cup, $17 bowl), shrimp or oyster po'boys (served on French bread with house-made Creole chips, $18 to $21), and seafood fettuccine Alfredo (creamy Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine noodles with shrimp, scallops, and crab, at your choice of spice level from 1 to 5, $18) that we served at a crawfish boil my wife and I host in Worthington each year. Happily, these and more entrées remain part of Chef's menu, complimenting an ever-changing daily menu of dishes that make returning to the venue a special treat. A note about GPS and the internet: it might take some time for the internet to catch up with real life. Google Maps will get you to the right location but be aware that if you look up Creole Kitchen Columbus Ohio on its search engine you might be shown posts from the 1052 Mt. Vernon Avenue location, all of which are now out of date. Note also that the restaurant closes from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the crew to prepare for dinner (just like the good ones do in New Orleans!). For me, the next time I'm in Columbus, I will make it a point to sit down for breakfast at this truly authentic Cajun establishment. Thank you, Chef Butcher (and Antoinette and Tonya)!

Exterior very inviting. Interior so cute. Woman behind counter welcoming and helpful. Decided to…read moretry after reading so many favorable reviews. I had mentioned this place to my friend just a few days before we even tried. She went back a day or 2 later. My dining companion and I decided to share an order of Bourbon. Chicken.Humongous portion. Very generous portion of tender,flavorful charred chicken. Usually bourbon chicken has more rice than chicken. Not so here. The rice was delish. Can't wait to go back and try something else. I passed on pecan pie which is my very favorite dessert so I have a reason to go back.

Huge servings of authentic Cajun food. Their signature dish of blackened chicken and bowtie pasta…read moreis great. The jambalaya was fantastic as well, the andouille sausage was the highlight of the dish. The dining area itself is quaint and small but comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful, they know the menu well and can answer questions if you're not a Cajun connoisseur. Finally, it should be noted that the menu prices may appear high but the portion sizes are in-line. The two entrees I ordered were three full meals for two people, well valued for the price.

The lady working the window was so sweet and nice, helped me decide on the wings since I have a…read moreshrimp allergy. The 6 piece jigga wings were on point and so good, cooked perfectly!

I've been on the hunt for a good fried fish spot and Shrimp Lips got the job done! I got the…read morecatfish nugget meal with a side of fried okra and it was so good. It also came with 4 hush puppies and I loved how seasoned they were without being hard or salty. There's plenty of dishes on the menu and I plan to make my way through tasting them all.

This place is pretty good! My favorite thing that I got from here is the peach cobbler! I feel…read morelike I had all crust and that's how I love it! My mean was pretty good. For the price point, I feel like I got my money's worth. I got steak and lamb chops. Although the steak and lamb was good. I would've liked to have an option for everything to be cooked at a certain temperature. But that wasn't a deal breaker for me. My sides were really good too. You can only order through apps like door dash or Uber eats or another app. When you get to the place, you have to check in. I almost missed that stepped. Thanks to the regulars that helped me. The parking outside can kinda be a mess. Just get in where you fit in. I'll be visiting again to try more items of their menu! Can't wait !

I've ordered a few times on doordash and figured it was time for a review…read more The Mac and cheese was just ok, tasted the same as Hot Chicken Takeover. I really enjoyed the candied yams and I always get the blackened chicken. The chicken is served I made creamy cause on a bed of beans and rice. You definitely get good portions for your money and I am going to attempt to branch out and try some other items.

I visited this restaurant on a Saturday close to opening time I was told it would be a minute…read morebecause they're still setting up. It took quite a bit time to get my food, even though I was the only one in the restaurant. The service was descent. I had a gift card and wanted to use all of it. So I ordered two dishes. A few items I wanted to try was not available. I order the CJs platter two pieces of chicken and two pieces of perch with a side of dirty rice. The chicken was good. The rice was a little dry and the perch was not my favorite. I also order the Blacken salmon pasta and a side of wings. The pasta was really good. I would order it again. The restaurant has plenty of seating.Great pictures on the wall of different artists on saturdays nights they have live music. There is plenty of parking outside.

It's been a minute since I've been here but o can truly say that the live music with the good vibes…read morein the restaurant and the food was hot and delicious. I had simple burgers and fries. I don't know who did those fries hit they weee not frozen fries. Someone cut those from fresh potatoes. Absolutely freaking yummy. The burger I had was made to order medium well and packed with flavor and juicy. The service is top tier, very clean and they disinfect every table after each customer leaves. Kudos y'all!! I'll be back soon!

Three words: Country; Fried; Chicken. Wow…read more I decided to stop at this little local place while staying in town for the week based on some solid reviews (and the fact that I made some fried chicken of my own for my family last night but didn't really end up getting any before I left). I started out with a 101 Jungle Bird as I'm a rum drinker and liked the idea of a bourbon-forward one instead. I'll say that this was much more fruity than a Jungle Bird and without the bitterness (no Campari). It also didn't taste very strong but it definitely hit me pretty good. Definitely a tasty-but-dangerous one there. For food, I opted for the Country Fried Chicken. What a fantastic choice indeed. The breast was either butterflied or pounded flat but still thick enough to give a good bite. The outside was cooked to absolute perfection with a crunchy texture without being burned or underdone. The inside was tender and juicy. The whole piece was seasoned beautifully and that was even without any of the delicious white gravy. The Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes that accompanied were similarly well done with great flavor. And the cherry on top was that the portion size was PERFECT. Not a ton of carbs and things that left me feeling beyond full or guilty that I had a bunch of leftover food to likely toss. The seat at the bar was a great place to be. A handful of seats staring at nothing but a huge wall of bourbon. To your back are a series of large high tops and, unfortunately for me, on this night were full of a rather loud group. An unintended side effect of the close quarters but I'm sure not a regular thing. The place is otherwise quite cozy and comfortable and in line with the southern cooking motif. My bartender, Mike, was also very friendly and happy to chat a little about my travels and share our regional sports experiences. All in all, absolutely outstanding. Great food, wonderful staff, and an impressive drink selection. I'm looking forward to coming back here again.

Our server was friendly and efficient and she got all of our orders and checks correct. I'm not…read morecrazy about their style of cooking - Southern, I guess, with lots of deep-fried food but that's me, not the restaurant. Everyone else was ecstatic with their food. I ordered Gumbo and Fried Catfish and Okra and I liked it. Also, their Happy Hour specials are incredible - they're $7 each plus there were two extras that were not even on the menu!