Being from Louisiana, I've been on the hunt this year for the best crawfish I can find. These were top notch and reminded me from home. Started with 3 pounds but it was so good I had to get two more pounds. The crawfish is seasoned the right way where the flavor is on the inside so they don't have to cover it in a dry spice. Also they were all big with just a few smaller ones. To top it off, having strawberry abita on tap is the perfect match for crawfish so I was extra happy. Saw the bread pudding on the menu and had to get it for dessert. It was warm, chocolate, and ate every bite. I would get more of everything I had The service was so friendly too and the LSU and Louisiana decorations made me feel like I was back there. read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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(UPDATE) I just spent a 4 day weekend in New Orleans on an exclusive foodie trip, and dived into some mom & pop eateries such as Deanies, Salvos, Zydecos And more, of the 7 Restaurants I went to in 4 days, All of them indeed had Sweet Tea. Delicious Southern Sweet Tea at that not what passes for sweet tea in Texas. I was not told to add grainy sugar into unsweetened tea like I was here. my tour guide was a local woman who's lived in the heart of New Orleans for 63 years, and was shocked and appalled when I read to her what the management of Charlie's Creole Kitchen replied to my critique regarding the Sweet Tea, (lack there of, as well as his belief that it isn't commonplace, or borderline essential) she was shocked in disbelief about as well as the astronomical prices we have to pay as their serving sizes in New Orleans are substantially bigger, for either equal or in some cases even cheaper prices. A Bowl of Gumbo in Texas, is a Cup in New Orleans this trends everywhere I visited. I understand importing certain coastal based ingredients can drive up the cost of the food, got it! that doesn't bother me as much as being gaslighted about things where this establishment does fall short. as a native Floridian, Foodie, and Avid Traveler. I don't really care how long someone's been running a kitchen (one way) constructive criticism should be embraced to increase the quality of an establishment, not gotten defensive over. Removing one star for having to go all the way to New Orleans to not feel like a crazy person about the Sweet Tea and Prices. This place is already really good! but could still be better! (OP) As someone from the Deep South, I have high standards for Southern Dives. First, a warning for my fellow Deep-Southerners: they must get away with this with their native Texan Patrons, but the lack of Sweet-Tea is Blasphemy. Unsweetened only. That's an automatic loss of a star. (that seems unfair over a beverage? no.) because for a lot of us from Louisiana, Bama, Florida, Georgia. That are looking for a little piece of home to dine at, A good sweet tea is the standard of a southern comfort meal. It's the peanut butter to jelly. The milk to cereal, the, Well you get it.. The Standouts: * Baked Stuffed Flounder (10/10): Hands down the best dish I sampled. The roasted red pepper sauce is incredible, and the cheese grits make it a real southern comfort platter. * Chicken, Shrimp & Bacon Corn Chowder (10/10): Truly New England-level quality. An absolute explosion of flavor. * Crab Cakes (10/10): Rich, delicious, and worth every bite. The Middle Ground: The Boudin Balls and Seafood Gumbo were solid (7/10), though the gumbo doesn't quite reach the level of a spot like Pappadeaux, it's decent. $11 for 3 decent Boudin Balls is highway robbery at its best. The Fried Seafood Platter was good, 7.5/10 but at $35, the platter is on the smaller side, especially only given one piece of catfish. The Oysters & Shrimp were good, the Crawfish decent, Catfish was decent, it had a small hint of fishiness, but it was good overall nonetheless. The side salads (3/10) the after thought of the menu, chopped head of lettuce smothered in ranch (or Italian) with one banana pepper, and one slice of tomato that looks like it was suppose to be on a burger, no toppings at all. Truck stops have better prepared salads. Which wouldn't typically be a problem if this was a budget-friendly eatery, but for its Texas-Sized prices, And New-York sized portions. The oversight of the Sweet-Tea and a decent side salad is for sure a miss. It might fully please Texans, but it left somethings to be desired from a non-Texan southerner. That being said! It is absolutely well worth the visit! The food was all above average for the region, the service was friendly, attentive and fast, the food came out quickly and efficiently. The location isn't great, but not bad. a little tight and congested, the interior is very mom & pop feeling which is nice. I truly did enjoy my experience, misses and all. And look forward to returning to sample more of the menu! read more

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Was craving some crawfish, so stopped in for lunch. We split the fried green tomatoes (yum - great sauce!), fried shrimp plate (lightly breaded and great fries), and 2 lbs of crawfish. Service was quick and easy, and the restaurant was clean. I love the authentic, hole in the wall feel here, exactly what you want. Only taking away a star because I'd love some corn and potatoes in that crawfish! read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I chose this restaurant for a birthday dinner and they did not disappoint! The food was really good & seasoned! Also had the fried green tomatoes and fried shrimp, which was amazing. Drinks are also great. We will visit here again. read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - Red Beans and Rice w/ Sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Stopped by on Fat Tuesday and it was a good crowd size and vibes. Crawfish was decent, good size for this time of year but could use more flavor. $18 for a hurricane which I wasn't expecting but they definitely make them strong. Servers were attentive and checked in frequently. read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Charlie's Creole Kitchen on Lower Greenville is an absolute gem! From the moment we sat down, the whole experience felt like a little trip straight to New Orleans. The vibe is fun and welcoming, and the Mardi Gras décor on the table set the tone right away. We started with the fried boudin balls and hush puppies, and wow -- perfectly crispy on the outside, packed with flavor on the inside, and paired with a sauce that took them over the top. You can tell everything is made with care and authentic Creole flair. The menu has so many incredible options, from seafood boils to blackened classics and po'boys. It's the kind of place where you want to come back again and again just to try something new. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is friendly, and the flavors are bold and unforgettable. If you're craving true Creole cuisine in Dallas, Charlie's Creole Kitchen on Lower Greenville is a must-visit. Five stars all day long -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food is so good. This is random but the tartar sauce is def homemade and has chunks of pickles and onions. Order the fried shrimp just for the tartar. I've only done takeout. It's very dive bar looking in there. read more

First and foremost, the kitchen is BEYOND FAST. Our food flew out to the table incredibly fast and piping hot. We started with fried crab claws and fried green tomatoes. Tomatoes came with a divine Creole mustard sauce. Opted for the house dressing (parmesan Italian) on my salad and was not disappointed. We had the Monica pasta that was loaded with crawdad tails, baked flounder with grits and spinach, and 1/2 crab legs. The service was exceptional, even on a bustling Friday night with a lively crowd at the bar. Seating is a little loud, but not horribly so. Only complaint is the lack of sweet tea on the menu. read more

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Cute place. Good food. Friendly service. Gumbo is good and all the dishes are wonderful. Geaux there. read more

.............My opinion, Pass on the crawfish etouffee . But coleslaw was interesting ............................. read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - 1/2 Crawfish Etouffee and 1/2 Fried Crawfish Tails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The Creole food is great. I had the blackened catfish orleans and the fried green tomatoes with an Abita beer. It jets you back to New Orleans little cafes. The service was responsive and the crowd was large but the folks were seated quickly. Great spot before Fat Tuesday's madness. read more

Cajun cheese fries 5/5 Jambalaya 3/5 - the rice and sausage were flavorful but the chicken was a little dry for me. Étouffée 3.5/5 - good flavor but the crawfish didn't taste very fresh to me Cheesy pasta 2/5 - I know it's a kids dish but I expected it to be a little more flavorful. It was really bland and my kid only took a few bites of it. Service 5/5 - our server was quick to bring our food and checked on us. The place is casual and it was easy for us to find seating. Street parking in front and back but was full so we parked a block away. read more

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Crawfish was horrible you couldn't get tail meat out without tearing crawfish apart. Complained to waiter and he asked what do you want me to do about it. Disappointed in the crawfish Also the Rockefeller Oysters were soupy not crisp on top like they should have been. Been coming here for years I'm very disappointed with the new guy they have as a waiter he wasn't helpful at all!!!! read more

Family owned restaurant specializes in Cajun cuisine. Nawlins style decor enhances the dining experience. Emily was our waitress and her attention to our every need was outstanding, Great bar and the coldest beer on tap. Appetizer choices are plentiful. The seafood fondue is a must. Fresh oysters and boiled peel and eat shrimp is a good start. Two gumbos- seafood and chicken and sausage. Anything fried is delicious. In season, try the crawfish it's mouth watering good. Try the crab cakes too Half crawfish tails and half crawfish etouffee was an awesome plate. Save room for the house prepared key lime pie dessert. Lower Greenville Ave has enjoyed this location for 30 plus years Once you visit you will see why it has stood the test of time. read more

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UPDATE....have been back a couple of times. The owner and Sam, behind the bar, have renewed my faith in Charlie's Creole Kitchen. I still stick to my "go-to's" ... shrimp creole, popcorn shrimp appetizer (they're bigger than you think), red beans and rice. They never fail to hit the spot. read more

Service was fantastic! Crawfish were tiny and mushy. They were not at all prepared for Fat Tuesday, which they should have been as a Louisiana owned establishment. $296 for 5 people and they only do 1 tab. Definitely not worth what we paid. Disappointing experience for sure! Oh and my husband ordered 2 more pounds after we got our first batch and it had ZERO flavor! read more

Outside is.... Tough to get past BUT walk in. Much nicer - neighborhood vibes. Good gumbo (prefer darker roux - Cajun style) but red beans and rice are outstanding! And they make their own bread. Friendly attentive service. read more

first of all, our server, Emily was absolutely wonderful. She was so patient as hubby made up his mind. I had fried oysters, which were absolutely perfect, correct size, perfect breading, hot, and crisp. hubby had the fried catfish and fried shrimp combo. More food than one person needs to eat. I didn't care for the coleslaw, it was way way too spicy. But as far everything else is concerned , this is my go to place for fried oysters. read more

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Food was amazing, and the service was great. Staff was so professional and welcoming. The blackened catfish was a hit and highly recommended. This will be my go to place for blackened catfish from now on. read more

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1) Boiled Crawfish looked a promising bright red. Pull the tail from the body. Shuck the shell of the tail off to get to the fibrous meat flavoured with piquant, aromatic Cajun-Créole boil mix. A section of corn on the cob & red new potatoes as accompaniments.  I like eating the yellowish-brown "butter" from the head, but found it for the most part tasted stale. Perhaps the crawfish was frozen which is detrimental to the delicate crawfish butter.   Or the Boiled Crawfish had been cooked earlier and had been reheated hours if not a day later which allows the butter to lose its freshness. Anyway, it didn't have the superior flavour of what can be found in New Orleans or West Feliciana Parish.   2) 1/2 Crawfish Étouffée , 1/2 Fried Crawfish:  Excellent, fried, sweet, fibrous crawfish tails covered with what may be corn starch created an Italian fritti like lightness & subtle crispiness. French fries were equally well finished. Must eat them soon to retain that exemplary just fried liveliness.  Étouffée sauce has a buttery, golden reddish, brown tone. Smoothness comes from the toasted, brown roux. May be red mostly from tomato sauce. Just a touch of Cajun-Créole spice blend. If there were any Cajun-Créole Mirepoix of onions, celery, bell pepper, it was finely food processed.  Soupçon of chicken broth to round out and give Umami to the thickened sauce. This version has flavours which are understated & subtle, but can be considered bland by some.  Rice acts as a barrier between the fried items from the Étouffée sauce.  Small, toasted white french bread to sop up the sauce.  The Cole Slaw was sweetened vinegar based with pronounced herbal french thyme, mixture of cabbage and what may be red bell pepper which was supposed to be a palate cleanser between bites of the Étouffée. Problem was its extreme, hyper saltiness which negated its role in refreshing the palate.  1-2a) Abita Purple Haze Lager Raspberry Lager was thirst quenching and had a light fruitiness which was especially appropriate for some of the saltiness that was encountered.  Service here is perfunctory. Not unfriendly, but disinterested. Passing the time and doing just enough to get by. There wasn't any "Laissez les bons temps rouler." joie de vivre at Charlie's Créole Kitchen. The food has its ups and downs.  3- stars for mediocre food & service. read more

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The seafood fondue was amazing! May be my bias talking since I love cheese. My husband could not stop raving how delicious the blackened catfish was during and after lunch. I was nervous to try the crawfish Monica but glad I did. The waitress recommended to blacken the crawfish which I believed enhanced their personal take on alfredo pasta. Everything tasted fresh. Can't wait to return! read more

I love Charlie's, particularly for takeout, and have ordered from there for years. But I'm seriously considering not coming back solely due to the AI call answering service and awful order online interface. If someone wants to call in an order, talk to a human, and possibly customize anything about their meal, you should let them. read more

When I got home and reviewed my receipt, I realized that the restaurant had added a credit card surcharge to the total the collected from me. This is a bogus way of inflating their prices. I'm only aware of one other restaurant in Dallas that does this. So, they got their extra 3 percent from me, but I won't be back. read more

$30 for a house salad?!?!? WTH?!?! $30 for a house salad! Wow! I guess everybody is raising their prices massively and I don't know how anybody's gonna be able to go out ? read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - $30 for a house salad! Wow! I guess everybody is raising their prices massively and I don't know how anybody's gonna be able to go out ? - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Fun neighborhood place with awesome Cajun food!! We tried the blackened salmon, etouffe/fried crawfish, and the "Homicide Detective" pasta. Everything was wonderful! Hot, fresh and served super quick by our friendly waitress. We ate so much we couldn't finish everything! Soooo good! read more

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just moved around these parts so I came here to try out a neighborhood spot and get some crawfish. I'd go again IF I was super hungry, it was just OK. also had gumbo (not pictured). for some reason it had a sour kind of taste -- like it had line in it. read more

Charlie's Creole Kitchen - 1/2 Crawfish Etouffee and 1/2 Fried Crawfish Tails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Nope! I'll never go back! Went on Fat Tuesday at 4pm. They sat us in the back of the restaurant. When we placed our drink order (waters), we were asked to put a credit card down for the table. I've never been asked to do that in the 48yrs I've been on this earth. Okay whatever.... We ordered grilled oysters for appetizer and about 10 minutes after that we ordered our entrees . 15 minutes later our entrees came out the server said "Oh we aren't doing grilled oysters today. Sorry. The other server that took the order should've known." The food was mid at best. We ordered the blackened combo and the seafood fondue. Get the check. The total is $73. They added a 20% auto grat and 2.5% fee for using a credit card. The service was not good. We tried to wave down the server 3-4 times and she walked right by didn't even glance at us. I usually tip 20-25% but you're not to add 20% because it's Mardi Gras and then give shitty service. Called the manager. He could've cared less. His excuse was it was Mardi Gras! Well you know what I will never go back! Next year I'll gladly go to Nate's or Pappadeaux! I was a customer but I'm not anymore. I sure did change that 5 star review to a 1 star review! read more

Anyone who doesn't love this place is crazy. The ambiance is casual and relaxed. I saw notes about service, but we experienced the polar opposite. We never went a few minutes without someone checking on us. It was a team effort. We had the seafood fondue, which was AMAZING. The reason I picked this place was the crawfish monica... we have tried it multiple places and never loved it like we had in NOLA. But when they say better than jazz fest, at least I know they know why I love it. And it was delicious. We also had the shrimp po boy... the bread was amazing. I could have taken more sauce but it was great. We also did the fried catfish, shrimp and crawfish platter. Everything was perfectly cooked. Go. Run. Its a great place. read more

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Incredible service and amazing food! My wife and I had the pleasure of being served by Emily, and she made our experience at Charlie's Creole Kitchen unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about every dish on the menu. We ordered the Rockefeller oysters, boudin balls, etouffee, and a classic shrimp boil--and every bite was perfection. The oysters were fresh and perfectly broiled, the boudin balls were crispy on the outside and full of flavor inside, and the etouffee was rich and comforting. The shrimp boil? Absolute fire. Loaded with seasoning and served piping hot. Emily checked on us at just the right times, made great drink recommendations, and had that rare mix of professionalism and personality that really elevates a meal. If you're headed to Charlie's, ask for Emily--you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to come back! read more

Everytime we come here the food is great as well as the customer service. My go to is the shrimp po'boy.

Soooo delicious! Wish there was better parking. But the food is worth it. The seafood pasta is enough for 2, I always have leftovers! It has broccoli, zucchini, & squash. The catfish is seasoned very well. The Cajun fries were better than I thought they would be read more

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Start with we are very picky seafood family - overall average spot; but we realize a major neighborhood FAV for many and do not discount that - parking is great - front and back of restaurant. Lunch service was very nice - quick and attentive. We had appetizers that were ok; nothing got us excited so the fish did have fat on it which many places do - we just like it taken off and we understand it's not easy job - just had to take it off ourself. Crawfish dish was very strong fish smell - taste - cream base was good but passed to another family member to eat just too strong for overall taste. Prices are high but they do offer some lunch specials - looking around we thought should have ordered the poor boy sandwiches possibly might have been a better choice. Just not for us. read more

Crab Cakes taste like stuffing with no crab. Flounder stuffed with crab was great. The crab was good a not like a stuffing. grits was perfect. Crab claws was great Jambalaya was ok . This place is for your older crowd 50 an up. read more

Really good Cajun food in lower Greenville. We started with the boudin balls and tamales. The boudin balls were a good size and came with a mustard based sauce. The tamale was stuffed with seafood and deep fried, I like this better than the boudin balls but both were good. I enjoyed the seafood platter- catfish, crawfish, shrimp and a crabbed stuffed shrimp. The batter had great flavor and everything was fried to perfection. Great options. I subbed the fries for dirty rice and I made the right choice. The rice is packed with flavor and one of the best I've had. read more

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I was duplicate charged by this restaurant for a takeout order on 12/28/2025 on a day trip visiting dallas. I initially called to place a to-go order for pick up and the hostess refused to take the order over the phone stating that too many people don't pick up their orders and she has to end up paying for them. I was then directed to do online who both charged me through the INKIND restauraunt and through their direct website. When I went to pick up the order, I asked to speak to a manager to explain and clear up the duplicate charge. They were dismissive and told me because they have to phyisically push through the INKIND app, that the charge would NOT process because they could see the error. However, they did the exact opposite and charged me twice for the one order. I called someone around 1 week later and they told me that the 2nd charge would fall off on 1/11/2026. That never happened. They basically STOLE $110 from me and LIED from the beginning about refunding the duplicate charge. I would NEVER IN LIFE patronize this place again, and I would never refer anyone to eat here. Also, I called AGAIN today as I am writing this to speak to a manager and I was trasnferred to a man who kept telling me he was the owner but refused 3 different times to give me his name. Finally he choked out his name was James after deflecting the question 3 times! read more

Would not allow paying customers to use restroom inside. Instead had a bouncer directing to "port a potty's out back". The port a potty's were in the parking lot behind the bar next door with a long line. My wife and I had already ordered drinks and an appetizer but tabbed out before ordering our meals. There are a lot of good restaurants in this area. Please don't waste your time or money at this restaurant that doesn't value its customers. To not allow paying customers to use the restrooms is not fair to your customers regardless of what day of the year it is. Understandable to not allow just anyone to walk in and use your facilities, but to shut them off to your customers is the opposite of customer service and therefore deserving of a negative review. This is not a negative review of the staff, but a negative review of the ownership. read more

I've only been here once but I'm excited to go back. The smells alone are worth it. Everything here tasted awesome - make sure you go very hungry. You won't be bummed! read more

Maybe we wasn't light enough, not sure but the customer service from both waitress SUCKED!

So this was our first time here. When you first walk in, you are greeted with a great atmosphere, like in New Orleans. The food was just delicious. The Cajun tamales were a first, and I have to say they were just excellent. The crab meat and the spice of the jalapeño, I thought, was a great combo, and the batter was good too, not soggy, just crisp. The boudin balls were good; they had a nice flavor to them. The catfish, I thought, was cooked great, the batter was well seasoned, and the fish was nice and hot loved it. The coleslaw was an exciting taste with all the seasoning in it. It was pretty good. Overall the service was great staff was attentive. Well, I will be back to try more food. I have to say I am content, terrific. read more

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Great drinks and atmosphere. Appetizers were well priced and great tasting(Onion rings, fried shrimp, and stuffed peppers). We watched a couple games before leaving for the day. Friendly servers helped make the day for us. read more