9/10 Amazing food, generous portions, and passionate, attentive staff!! Food 10/10 Hot Cat Stack - The favorite of our entire group. The fish was beautifully seasoned, with rich sweet-and-savory sauces that really brought out its flavor. The cornbread was incredibly comforting, and we all loved how well everything came together. 9/10 Baby Back Ribs - Very meaty and tender. The meat fell off the bone effortlessly, and the flavor was deep and satisfying. The jambalaya and shrimp boat were also wonderful. I especially loved the creamy, flavorful rice in the jambalaya, and the portions were very filling. Also, their bread was amazing--each of us couldn't stop snapping pieces off of it. Overall All of our servers were kind and enthusiastic. The overall vibe of the restaurant was cheerful and cozy--definitely a great place to hang out with friends! read more

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This is a wonderful restaurant with great vibes, friendly atmosphere, good bar drinks and generous food portions. I enjoyed everything I ordered. Clearly the creole cuisine is on point. The service was quick and with a smile. We will return. read more

I am retired so I get to eat out a lot. I went to Ethel's Creole Restaurant to celebrate a friend's birthday. I live outside DC in MD so I have a lot of restaurants to pick from. Anyway, we had a party of about 18. Or could have not been better from start to finish. The service was first rate. The servers were real humans and helped many of us choose between gumbo, fresh broiled fish, crab cakes which looked amazing. I chose the gumbo with shrimp with a side of Collards. Amazing. Everyone had a great meal and a good time. Once again, the service was fantastic read more

GO GO GO!! Never had authentic creole food but this is the place to stop since the chefs are from NOLA and you're in MD with not many other options of this nature! Got here at almost 7p on a Saturday and it wasn't so full that I had to wait (also made a reservation just in case) but once I sat down that's what triggered more patrons to come in, which is usually how it works. The place was banging! My waitress has been working here since the early 2000s and was very knowledgeable on the menu items. I decided to go with the Gumbo since I've never had it and it was one of the best dishes I've ever had! Nothing to compare it to, but the flavors were like a party in my mouth. Most importantly this bowl came out steaming! The dish definitely had some kick to it, the Andouille Sausage was so flavorful and spicyyy good, the chicken was delicious & easy to cut through (major), but I also really enjoyed the vegetables, they had just enough crunch! The rice was sucking up the stew once I got it all broke down and stirred around which helped in terms of me not using a spoon! The mini crabcakes were phenomenal. Fresh crab, thanks to those precious blue babies, & the dipping sauce was very tasty! Definitely had Old Bay in it, of course! It was such a beautiful night to be able to sit outside, I could hear the crowd of chatting from the people on the other side of the glass that were inside the restaurant, could hear the dinging of the food being ready from the kitchen, and then I got to hear a wedding party getting started up on the balcony at the tavern that is across the street. People that were inside the restaurant actually requested that the door be shut because it was just that loud and interruptive! If you want to avoid that, I was told this happens a lot in the spring/summer and of course, you could always go a little bit earlier since wedding parties are usually evenings! read more

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I went to Ethel's yesterday for my birthday as I wanted to try something/somewhere I haven't been and they did not disappoint! I don't eat red meat and the dish Hot Cat Stack comes with sausage cornbread but they made it without with no problem. Service was incredible from the host, bartender and the chef! I went pretty late so I had the restaurant to myself for majority of my time there which gave a private dining vibe. It's pretty intimate in size so I'm sure the place can get packed pretty quickly. No complaints I'll definitely be back. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Hot Cat Stack with regular cornbread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Wish they would give consideration to the quality of their staff outside the kitchen. I had a large group with me. We all felt the staff outside the kitchen was extremely rude read more

Excellent meal! Five of us for dinner, so the group at gumbo, jambalaya, and the Hot Cat Stack (fried catfish, crayfish, sausage, biscuit). Food was prepared fresh, delicious all around, authentic New Orleans taste. We shared a side of ribs (why not!?). Drinks were well-made - Sazeracs and Mojitos. Dessert was special - lemon and chocolate silk cake - lemon meringue on one, chocolate mousse on the other with a crumb chocolate top. We will be back! read more

Outstanding food. So tasty, and felt authentically creole with menu offerings and seasoning. The layout is a bit cozy, but you're not so close to others that it is uncomfortable. Good indoor and outdoor options. The staff is very accommodating but also very busy and constantly moving, so it does feel a little rushed but worth it. read more

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Absolutely AMAZING! Thank you Chefs! Everything was delicious. The service was impeccable. Jade and Haley really took care of us. I searched Yelp for the best cream of crab soup and Ethel's came up. The soup did not disappoint. The Shrimp and Grits were impressive. I can't wait to try the crab cakes the next time. For this to be our first visit we were thoroughly impressed. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Tonight was our first time going and we can't wait to go back! The jambalaya and ribs were absolutely to die for, and it was a relaxed, chill space for dinner. We want to try all the sides next time because the red beans and rice and the greens all looked amazing! read more

Most importantly the food was delicious. Rome our server was great and everyone else we came in contact with were also wonderful. The menu was good as we are pescatarians really good food and service. Will be going back but I do suggest you make a reservation. read more

Almost everything was 10/10 and I would fully recommend this spot for good food! Be prepared to spend more money than usual, but if we are basing everything off of what I have had, it was definitely worth it. Even though I have had jambalaya elsewhere, including in New Orleans, so far the jambalaya here is the best I have ever had. It was flavorful, abundant in quantity, well-seasoned, and had a good balance of meat, rice, and vegetables on the side. The baby back ribs were sure slow roasted because the meat was falling off the bones very easily, with a sufficient amount of ribs in some delicious sauce. There was also a good amount of roasted zucchini, squash, and carrots, so I was thoroughly satisfied. They have the ribs available in the mango chipotle sauce as well. I didn't have the cucumber salad, but I did have some of the Mom's Crab Cakes, which my friends ordered. They were not like traditional crab cakes, because the crab cakes had no filler at all. It was everything crab, which made it more worth it, which also meant that it was expensive because it was between $40 and $50 when we got it. Once again, a good amount of vegetables, and a good amount of mashed potatoes. I enjoyed it a lot as well, even if part of me wasn't really used to it. Once again, highly recommended! If I return here at any point, then I will, without a doubt, try their authentic gumbo and their Crawfish Fried Grits, which they were out of when we tried to order it today. read more

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I've visited Ethel's a few times and the food is always delicious, the staff is always friendly and the establishment is very clean. I would definitely recommend trying to establishment even if you haven't tried creole food it will surely make you become a fan of it. read more

Visited here for dinner with my family. Made a reservation and was seated right away and offered water and bread. Looked over the menu along with the specials and had trouble deciding what to try because everything seemed like a good option. Started our meals with lemon drops and they were so tasty we ordered another round. Ordered the half rack of ribs- tender and seasoned well Fried catfish- delicious, cooked perfectly and the cornbread and sauce were a great accompaniment Seafood Jambalaya-lots of shrimp and mussels Cornbread-melts in your mouth Collard greens-seasoned perfectly The restaurant is kind of small but has a great vibe. Also the staff is top notch! Definitely a great spot. read more

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Overall a 5 star experience! Small, cozy restaurant located in the "Village" at Mount Washington. Set between other shops and eateries which I've had the opportunity to eat at over the years, Ethels def stands out. Service was good, our waitress explained the specials in detail. I had the NOLA chicken with creole sauce over mashed potatoes and fresh veggies. The sauce was delightful, red peppers with a slight tang of vinegar and seasonings. My husband had the short ribs which were fall off the bone good.....but the real winner was the special my brother had which was the smoked Mac/cheese with pieces of brisket. It truly was the best mac/cheese I've ever had. The menu is not large but what they do have is done well. Many traditional dishes I'd like to try next time such as the gumbo and jambalaya. read more

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This time around, I was very pleased with my experience at Ethel's GLOWS: - I didn't have a reservation, but was seated at the bar until a table was shortly ready. Although my friend was a few minutes late, the hostess seated me without an issue. - They have some daily specials, which sounded pretty good----a nice addition to the menu. -The shrimp boat is tasty and very light. I ate almost the entire dish and did not feel sluggish afterward. - The chef forgot to put crabmeat in my shrimp boat entree but easily rectified the situation which was greatly appreciated - They have unsweetened tea- which might only be a plus for me!---- but also hot tea and coffee to pair with dessert - We got the strawberry bread pudding for dessert which was very delicious. It seems like they rotate their desserts, so I hope they always have something just as good to offer. GROWS: -My friend enjoyed her Gumbo, but noted that flavors would be more potent if every ingredient was marinated together. You can tell that some ingredients are added to the base after. - The cornbread was not really notable. I loved the complimentary bread better and would just order another serving of that in the future. -The lunch menu seems to have more variety, including sandwiches and po' boys. It would be nice to have those options at dinner too. read more

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Very small and intimate restaurant with large portions. Very tasty greens and jambalaya. Love the cornbread too. Only has street parking.

I throw the word "authentic" around a lot in my reviews, but this time I mean it. Ethel's Creole Kitchen is LEGIT authentic Louisiana cuisine up here in the north east. Crazy I know. So, how could I tell? It's all in the roux, man. When it's that rich and that dark and can permeate an entire dish with such a small amount... that potency is simply unmatched. It's acute, bona fide flavor. Before we get into the food, let's start with the cocktails. Lots to choose from, including the New Orleans classic, the Sazerac (rye, absinthe, bitters, and a lemon twist). They have all the usual staples as well, like their Prohibition Perfect Manhattan, Seasonal Sangria, and Lemon Drop. For whatever reason, I was feeling something sweet, so I went with the Lemon Drop. It was, uh, very lemony. Sugar rim, lemon twist. Very pleasing to the eye. Simple yet elegant. If you're a fan of Sour Patch Kids, this is for you. As for the food - holy crap, everything was a home run. Started with the Chippepa (fire roasted red bell pepper stuffed with Andouille sausage, mozzarella, and peppers and onions). Very unique appetizer. Comes out looking like a giant Italian meatball. And it really is giant. This may be intended for one person, but it's great for splitting up two ways. Just slice that baby in half and you're good to go. For my main, I couldn't pass up on the gumbo. When I think of New Orleans cooking, that's the first dish that always comes to mind. And I even love that boxed gumbo by Zatarain's (as well as their jambalaya). You can choose your proteins - I went with chicken and Andouille, but you could sub shrimp in as well. Gumbo, of course, starts with the dark roux. And Ethel's hits the nail on the head. You get a wonderfully rich broth that explodes with flavor. The other standout has got to be the Creole Shrimp Boat. Not sure if many people order it here, but it's not something to be overlooked. You get sauteed shrimp, mussels, jumbo lump crab meat, and fish du jour simmered in fire roasted red bell pepper sauce, creole rice, and vegetables du jour. Speaking of vegetables "du jour," they are the same every day. Every day forever. It's squash and carrots. Perfectly fine, but if you frequent this place, don't expect anything different. Ever. That's what we got, and looking back through years of reviews and photos, that's what everyone else got as well. Wonderful experience overall. Clean, comforting dining room. Wood floors, wood table tops, wood stools at the counter. Polished look all around. Ethel's gives me that rare feeling about a restaurant... that feeling of... "Thank god you exist." Definitely don't feel that way about a lot of places. But being able to have a truly authentic creole dining experience in the northeastern part of the US... gosh, I just feel so fortunate. One day I may make it down to New Orleans to taste their fabled fare, but until then, Ethel's will fill that bayou-sized void. read more

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I visited Ethel's for the first time yesterday with 5 friends and for the most part, had a lovely dinner experience. Two people from the group frequent the restaurant and highly recommended the cornbread. Needless to say, I had an insane amount of cornbread, ciabatta bread, and mini crab cakes. Everything was top of the line. Once the entrees arrived, we sampled from each other's plate and literally everything I tasted was delicious - from the jambalaya, to the rockfish, also the collard greens were flavorful and melted in your mouth. I ordered Mom's crab cakes which was exactly as advertised, no filler. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly and I loved the remoulade sauce served alongside it. Now about the service. Service started off really great, fast and friendly until it was time to pay for the bill. Among 6 people, half of us had cash, whereas the other half of us was paying with a card. The waitress was visibly flustered and upset once we provided her with the payment. We were even kind enough to write the card numbers and amount due for the 3 cards we hard. Honestly, this was the only large disappointment with this being my first experience here, but I will definitely be back very soon, just with less people and and less payment methods next time. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Mom's Crab cakes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

FOOD: I had crab dip red beans and rice and crab dip So let's start with the crab dip very good but I hate that the spinach they put in it is not chopped but still good red beans and rice lacked flavor but portions was great jambalaya well I didn't eat it cause I was pissed cause I actually asked for gumbo but ION SERVICE: is the usual pretty decent AMBIANCE: I personally think it needs to be some brightness to it but it's works read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I was part of a party of 5 and we were there for the dinner service. We sat upstairs and we were the only ones and we didn't mind! The restaurant is an older place but was charming with the lights outside and the colorful decor inside. Everyone enjoyed their food immensely. Most drinks were good, we had 1 that was a miss but they later ordered a sangria after that and all was well. Our waitress was very pleasant. The highlight of the evening was the strawberry mango bread pudding!!! DELICIOUS (bonus, it is served warm AND with a scoop of vanilla ice cream) read more

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Chef Ed Bloom came and greeted us!! We said we'd make his place famous!! Anyhow, his food is amazing!!! Started with cucumber salad and cornbread! The honey garlic chive butter that goes with the cornbread is amazeballs!! Salad was standard fare. Also got a side of greens - delicious and well seasoned with no stems!! Along with their home made scotch bonnet hot sauce!! So yummy!! Husband ordered the creole seafood bost and I ordered the rockfish . We had already eaten too much but ate it all. The seafood was perfectly cooked and delicious in a tomatoes sauce base and the fish has crispy well seasoned skin! I wish there was better win selection and my husband wished for better beer selection but it was fine for what we're eating! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place if you something southern in your mouth!!! read more

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Nice small venue in the Mt. Washington area. They have indoor and outdoor dining. Sat inside with a casual relaxed feel that had some nice 70s music playing through the speakers. Just a fair warning but could be a thing. Their appetizer portions can be a full meal! First I started with the crab dip. This crap dip can feed at least 5 people. It was full of crab in every bit and the sautéed spinach was just a nice touch and the toasted cheese bread was a nice touch to put the crab dip on. Salads were not your regular side portion salad. Caesar salad was very good but had to stop eating so I would spoil my main course. Main course was the Tuacca Rockfish. Fish was cooked perfectly coated with a nice blend of seasonings on the outside. The vegetables and rice were a nice side compliment to the fish. Very friendly and attentive service. good atmosphere and a nice chill spot. More menu items to come back and try. read more

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Cute place, tables are a liittle small but kinda makes it cozy. Cornbread was really tasty, slightly sweet, honey chive butter was delicious (cold and hard when they served it to us though). Chippepa was interesting, the fire roasted peppers had a lot of flavor and so did the sausage but there were also not roasted peppers which weren't very flavorful and kind of unexpected. Salad was good, dressing was tart and went well with the cheese and pecans. Gumbo was delicious. All the seafood was cooked well, especially the fish pieces. Ribs were super tender, the bbq sauce was decent, but the mashed potatoes were super smooth and tasty. The side vegetables were surprisingly tasty too, zucchini and squash were the best, carrots were a little hard for my taste but not bad. Sad I never discovered this place earlier but glad I did now. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Chippepa - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Went there recently with a group of 11. They pushed together the smallest tables possible for our group and I sat on the end with 2 others. It was extremely uncomfortable with multiple plates and glasses. My food was half warm and half room temperature, the greens were not as good as they normally are. The 2 young waitresses were very overwhelmed and it wasn't crowded. Supposedly they open at 5pm on Sunday, we arrived at 5pm and there was another couple already seated and well into their meal. There were 2 or 3 others at the bar but I really didn't notice if they were just drinking or what. I wasn't aware that this all would become relevant at some point. l ordered cornbread with my meal by the time that it came I just asked for it to go. The waitress said ok, so as we are packing our to go plates and others in our party were waiting on to go orders the owner Ed storms over with hand motions and abruptly says ' That's it ! there is no more cornbread, We aren't making any more' and storms off. Very RUDE and OBNOXIOUS! Well when the waitress returns to the table with an embarrassed look, I said what was that all about? and she shook her head and said I don't know. Meanwhile, I'm observing another table of 2 close to us being served CORNBREAD. I was so disappointed because as we planned to dine there for 4 of us in the group celebrating birthdays I already knew that I was ordering cornbread and greens as 2 sides. The 5 of us who were at that end of the table that witnessed the owners lie and unnecessary behavior were left with our mouths dropped open with total shock. He brought our celebration to a dismal end. ** Side note I ordered sweet tea, not sure what exactly was going on with it but it was different and not very sweet so I had to go to the bar to get simple syrup. When after an hour or so in I asked for a refill I got unsweetened tea and an explanation as to how long it may take to make sweet tea etc.. etc. Again, if they opened at 5pm and we got there at 5pm why is the restaurant not prepared for the simplest request that being a refill on sweet tea, it's not like it was closing time and as mentioned above they were not crowded read more

Service was great and they accommodated us on a walk in. The chicken was a little flavorless but not too bad. Jumbalaya was great and ribs were exquisite. The BBQ sauce was perfectly seasoned and sweet but the mash potatoes were just okay, maybe needed more salt. The cornbread was to die for! read more

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We had a lovely meal here on our first night in the area. The place reminded us on New Orleans and we opted for a lively table outside. Our server Brittany greeted us promptly. We started off with drinks- a Vieux Carre for hubbie and a Manhattan for me. Both were strong and tasty served in martini glasses. For entrees we had Manas crab cakes- which was essentially crab with no filler- and the sausage and shrimp jambalaya. Very good! Mamas "crab cakes" were unique and served in metal cups. The jambalaya had nice shrimp and flavorful andouille. A very good meal that we would highly recommend! read more

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Had dinner here for the second time last night and I cannot wait to return. Our server, Ameena, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. We were one of two families who came out on Super Bowl Sunday to dine, and we could not have been more impressed. My dad and I ordered the 1/2 rack of bbq ribs and mashed potatoes while my mother ordered the NOLA chicken. My dad and I also ordered the Back Porch, a delicious bourbon - based cocktail with Earl Grey Tea and other spirits. We all started with appetizers, with my parents getting cream of crab soup and I a salad with walnuts and green apples. I look forward to returning to such a neighborhood gem! #HappyDining read more

Ordered takeout from Ethel's when we were at a hotel in Baltimore. The one bad part about this meal was that it wasn't properly packed and the dishes leaked in the car on the way back to our hotel. Otherwise, everything was fantastic! The Toasted Apple Pecan Salad (greens, candied pecans, Granny Smith apple, cranberries, and blackberry vinaigrette) was absolute heaven! It was hard to choose entrees with so many mouth watering looking choices. We finally decided on two dishes to share: The NOLA Chicken (pan seared chicken with fire roasted red bell pepper sauce) with mashed potatoes, and veggies and the the Jambalaya The portions were huge and both dishes were fabulous! Looking forward to dining in on our next visit for some Creole goodness. read more

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Ethel's was authentic New Orleans food. The place is decorated with guitars and plenty of kitsch. The gold walls and clean decor remind you of a New Orleans classy restaurant. The music in the atmosphere is top of the chain and will have you humming. We started off with some great French bread that was super hot out the oven. It was crunch on the outside and hot and fresh on the inside. Your choice or butter of olive oil. We chose the olive oil which was of a good quality. It could have had some herbs. They grow their own herbs. So that is easy to do. You could eat just the bread and be satisfied in your soul. As an appetizer we elected to do the Chipeppa. It is a stuffed pepper with roasted red bell pepper, onions, cheese, andouille sausage with a fire roasted pepper sauce. They serve the pepper inverted in a bowl. It was very delicious. I would get it again. Next up was the jambalaya. It was a wet jambalaya with tomato sauce in it. Almost like a Spanish rice. There are as many jambalyas as there are gumbo. This one has beautiful meaty jumbo shrimp. And the andouille again this time it was harder than the pepper. So it was a little tough to eat. The jambalaya was good but I would not order it again The red beans and rice was a rich dish. The beans themselves were well cooked. They tasted like some grandmother from NOLA had slowed simmered them all day. They were also loaded with you guessed it, andouille. I would have liked some good pickle meat or ham instead of the andouille. But they were disappeared because they were good. I would be happy to order it. read more

The food was excellent and also the service was excellent. Lindsey was our server and she was very attentive and make sure qe had a good dinning experience. read more

Consistently perfect food. The special drink, STRONG, the prime rib, well the prime rib seemed to be missing the fat - the meat was oh so perfectly cooked. My daughter, 19, ordered the sea bass (sorry, I should have taken a picture!) and she was excited to pull the meat off the bone while simultaneously mmmm'ing and ahhhhh'ing. I couldn't wait to write this review. We just finished eating dinner and now it's time for dessert. read more

Jeff, an owner, host and server, was super friendly and accommodating. The cornbread was delicious as I had read in reviews, including the herb and honey butter. We had a chicken po boy, gumbo, and a take out order of jambalaya. The portions were ample. The flavors were rich, but not quite to my preference. The sausage, shrimp, and/or chicken are basically served with the rice (red rice for jambalaya) but it's clear they are cooked separately. When I cook at home my meats are cooked in the gumbo and I think it gets better flavor. Also I didn't see or taste any okra. I would still return, cute spot in Mt Washington with nice decor and Jeff was cool. Parking might be a challenge, especially if you have mobility needs. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Sausage and shrimp gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ethel's Creole Kitchen was nice. Came on a Wednesday around 6 PM. Outdoor and indoor seating available. The staff was very pleasant. Ordered the rosé-rita & scallops. Both enjoyable. Also had cornbread which was great. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I am new to creole food and the food was very good. Loved the spices! We sat downstairs, they have an upstairs dining room that must open when they're busier. We got the last table before having to wait to be seated. Food was great, service fast and the drinks were well-made. I would come back! I should point out the sodas are not complimentary refills. Somehow my friend had $14 in sodas. Kinda weird and when we asked, they pour Cocola from a can. I prefer fountain when dining out. But still, $14. +tax+gratuity. I didn't take off a star for this. It's a solid 4 star (not fine dining) experience. read more

This gumbo was so good I find it hard to put into words. It was authentic and tasted like the gumbo I had in NOLA. The portion was huge as were the shrimp! There was so much sausage and a generous scoop of rice to soak up the sauce. The cream of crab soup was perfectly spice and not too thick. They really were jumbo lump crab pieces in the soup, made me miss Maryland! The crab cakes were insanely large and no filler. What a great meal! read more

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This authentic creole kitchen is located in MT. Washington old town. Limited parking, all the shops are close to each other, cozy atmosphere, friendly service. We ordered 2 authentic gumbo, shrimp boat and one of their special on the day (16oz ribeye)... Everything was super delicious, steak was cooked just right, gumbo base was not overly salty like some other places with the perfect spiciness to it. Full bar, nice selection. Space is a bit tight, but they do have upstairs, and with old town buildings the characters compensated the spaciousness Do recommend! read more

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Let me start off with I love the vibe of the Mt. Washington area. Ethels fits right in. On this day it was cold and blustery, but if it had been warmer the outdoor seating would have been perfect. I started with the cream of crab soup. This was the most tasty part of my meal especially after I hit it with a splash of sherry. There was ample lump crab in every bit. I also had the crab dip. This came with crusty bread, and was very fresh, but lack the creamy cheesy consistency of most Maryland crab dips. It's not something I would order again. For my entrée I got the Creole Shrimp Boat. This dish had all of my favorites in it, lump crab, shrimp, mussels, fish du jour simmered in a fire roasted red pepper sauce on a bed of creole rice with the vegetable du jour. From the description it sounds like it would be incredibly flavorful. Well, it was beautifully presented but as far as the taste it was "meh". Nothing exciting happening here and in fact I was looking for the hot sauce to try to give this dish the flavor that was clearly absent. If your looking for bland this dish is for you. It's plenty of food and I ended up getting a take out container. I also got a side of collard greens. I love collard greens, but these were a little different then what I'm use to or expected. They tasted like they were cooked in a lot of vinegar which is fine if that's your thing. There was also a slight gravy like consistency from the essence of the greens. Although I wasn't a fan of these greens, someone else may fall in love with them. We were actually celebrating birthdays during our visit. Unlike many restaurants Ethel's does not do a complimentary dessert or anything special for birthdays. Suggestion Ethel's, a complementary birthday/anniversary dessert is a nice touch that is appreciated by customers and elevates the overall dining experience. You may want to consider offering something for birthdays/anniversary celebrations. Overall, Ethel's gets a grade of a "C". read more

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Really nice place. Cozy and warm ambience, impeccable service and warm atmosphere. I enjoyed the crab cakes (no fillers, all crab) and the fried jumbo oysters. Everything was great here! read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Mom 's Crab Cakes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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An enjoyable experience. First-rate service from a friendly chef, fun decor, and a fabulous Andouille and Shrimp Gumbo. I was driving to DC from Boston and stopped because of the terrific name. It was worth the visit. read more

Ethel's Creole Kitchen - Fabulous Andouille and Shrimp Gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland