I don't eat this cuisine often, but this definitely hit the spot! Came to dine-in, and ended up being the only party dining in honestly. I did enjoy the French/Spanish music in the background. The staff were kind and fast with things. The portion was quite large, which I wasn't expecting. The poisson was quite good with the sauce provided. I found the veggies that came with the rice seasoned quite nicely too. We did also try the turkey creole, which was a tad bit dry, but still good. Plantains and rice were standard in my opinion. We REALLY enjoyed their rum cake though as dessert. Heavier on the alcohol but it made it so good! Definitely a nice experience here. read more

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The food was authentic and cooked to perfection. I tried the ox tails, turkey, legume (w/ goat), rice, bean sauce, salad, and fried banana. Everything was flavorful and tender. The service is informal. So, speak up if you want something. read more

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Another local gem I'm so happy I found! The food is DELICIOUS! So good I ordered it twice within a week LOL Great portions, always delivers hot and fresh, and the staff is friendly. I gave them a call when I first ordered to double check what all came with the meal since it wasn't listed on DoorDash and they were happy to assist. I haven't been in person so that will be coming soon. Definitely one of my new fav neighborhood staples. read more

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Service We visited Gisele's Haitian Cuisine based on a friend's recommendation. The staff was attentive, and we were seated promptly. The service was warm, adding to the experience of our meal. Taste The food was absolutely delicious! I tried the Accra for the first time, and it was a standout appetizer. For the main course, I had the stewed oxtail, black rice, plantains, and cabbage. Every dish was flavorful, and even the leftovers the next morning were amazing. The rum punch also had a good kick Ambiance The restaurant had a lively and welcoming atmosphere, complete with Haitian music playing in the background. We noticed a small birthday dinner happening, which made it clear that this is a great spot for celebrations. Recommendation If you're looking to try authentic Haitian cuisine, Gisele's is a must. The flavorful dishes and inviting atmosphere will definitely bring me back for more! read more

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Fantastic! Loved the food-- we had the chicken stew and traditional goat stew. Both rice sides were great -- but particularly enjoyed the Haitian black rice-- wow! Can't wait to go back-- not often I want to go back to a restaurant just for chicken! The rum cake --was heavy in rum--- (we didn't like--- but I'm not fan of liquor in cakes. ) Loved the local haitian art on the walls. read more

Gisele's Creole Cuisine - Chicken stew- fantastic. - Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Decent Haitian food in the area. Honestly, the only one that hasn't shut down. Portions large enough to feed.

Food was perfect. Service was good no complaints and the music was nice. I will definitely come back read more

Gisele's Creole Cuisine - Fried Goat with black rice, salad, pikliz and plantains. - Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Heard a dance class was taking place here so I decided to swing by. I have been all around this place and somehow missed it... how could I with the Haitian flag right outside?! When I came in it was pretty busy.... the bar was full, and most of the tables were too. I found an empty one and sat myself. Within a few minutes someone came, and brought a menu. In another few minutes I placed my order and decided on stewed goat. It was boney, but whew was it fantastic! I have... zero complaints about that meal. It was a bit pricey, but I expected it to be. I did have trouble grabbing my check, and I was slightly panicking due to my meter expiring outside... but other than that, I'd come back to have other items! read more

Hands down the food is GOOD!! The banan, pate, turkey, the rice...it was all delicious. I didnt try everything on the menu but what I did have made me go back every single day during my short visit to Maryland. The restaurant itself is old looking nothing I would go to for a vibe or celebration just pick up my yummy food and leave. Customer service was fine much better than the average Haitian spot but nothing to brag about. Taste of the food makes up for everything else read more

Had a craving for Haitian food and I know Giselle's is pretty consistent. I got the fried turkey creole with diri djon djon and the rhum cake. The food was good, although I thought the portion of turkey was a bit small for the price. The rhum cake was kind of dry and seemed like it was missing the icing. I was a bit annoyed that the website isn't current. The prices on the physical menu were about $5 higher on some items than the online menu. The hours are also wrong, so I basically wasted an hour waiting for them to open at 1, when they actually open at 12. I even called to confirm but got no answer. read more

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I've visited this restaurant multiple times, and the food has been consistently good. Good Haitian food is hard to come by in this area, and this place truly stands out. read more

While in DC, I decided to check out Gisele. I love some excellent Haitian food! I'm glad I did. The menu was limited, as expected, but I was highly disappointed that it did not have griot( fried pork) and dire djonjon (black rice), two staples in Haitian cuisine. Nevertheless, we ordered oxtail stew and legumes to my daughter's pleasure. Taste: as mentioned earlier, the chef can throw down. The oxtail was savory with just the right amount of spices. The oxtail was lean with minimal fat yet flavorful with each bite. The aroma of the food enhances the orgasmic experience happening in your mouth. The restaurant located in Virginia, a 25 minutes drive outside of DC, offers a limited amount of parking and sitting. There is a small stage for a band, but one wasn't playing that night. I was surprised at how empty the place was on a Friday evening. The staff is friendly and attentive, with fast service. I recommend visiting Gisele if you are in the DC area. read more

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The experience definitely left a smile on my face everytime I went. Being from South Florida, I know the taste of good Haitian food. This was top tier, from the presentation to the ambiance. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area. read more

Everything is always amazing , the ambiance & the find is amazing. The restaurant and service. Food is always great,

My lady is from Haiti, and I'm Trinidadian, so our first expectation was to have flavorful food. We rarely go out to foreign restaurants, as we have been let down so many times; sadly to say. We ordered over $80 worth of food for the two of us. We both expected bad service, but not to the extent of the way the lady at the bar treated us. We walked in, and she looked at us as if we were not supposed to come in or she was mad that we did come. I thought we came in early, but it was already past 12:30pm. All of the food we ordered was basic and did not remind my lady of home. The legumes, which is one of my ladies' favorite food back home and my favorite food from Haiti, are (Djon Djon), which in layman terms is black rice that gets it'scolor from the mushrooms, which were flavorless My lady felt so ashamed of the food, as there was no seasoning or even the basics of salt in any of the food. The quantity of food was horrible, and honestly had me heated, because sadly to say I could have went to a carryout or fast food establishment to get better tasting food, a larger quantity for way less. We will NEVER attend this establishment again. We traveled from VA to Maryland to try and get quality or at least halfway decent food. This establishment must be open because of these high prices. I checked the kids' menu and it seemed to be very expensive. We have decided to cook food from our countries going forward; thank you, Gisele, for the horrible service and horrendous food!!! read more

A friend of mine wanted to try this spot so we did. When we arrived I found parking in the bank parking lot because it was closed. When we walked in the man behind the bar seemed to be rushing us to order and he was terrible with his customer service. I had to give it back to him to let him know and he calmed down a bit. In the restaurant they allowed you to eat inside or out so we chose out. The lady took our order and said it would be served in to go plates. I order the goat and red wine and my friend ordered the fish. The wine listed wasn't even available so I picked a red that might of been old lol smh. While waiting outside there was a nice breeze. The lady brought out our food and it was good. I even tasted the fish and it was really good. While the customer service was trash the food was good which is why I am giving this place 3 stars. read more

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I'm so happy I got to try Gisele's restaurant. I called for a pickup order to which I was greeted with a friendly voice. Off the bat, that was a pleasant experience. When I arrived, my food was hot, boxed, and ready to go. Again, the employee was pleasant. They earned a few more points from me there. We ordered the goat and legume and each comes with a salad, rice and beans (sos pwa), Pikliz and plantains. For the cost of legume and goat, this a very generous platter. I didn't even finish it all, so I will have leftovers. Haitian food can be expensive, but they really do give you all the fixings. Everything was well seasoned and tasty. My only nit picky complaint would be that the plantains were sweet instead of your usual salty green ones. Again, that's me looking for a critique. I also wish they specified what kinds of beans come with the white rice. I was expecting the usual black or red beans. Overall, it was perfect and I will return. Thank you! read more

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Gisele has come a long way since my first review. They've stepped their cocktail game up (woot woot) and now offer an array of various cocktail drinks and spruced up the food menu as well. Service has also gotten better, the servers are fast and friendly and a delight to be around. They still aren't serving pork products so we're still in need of finding a spot that serves griot. Overall the food is still amazing and I have yet to be disappointed in a dish I've ordered. Still some consistency needed with the mac and cheese portion, but I've found that if I let them know I want a good hearty corner or middle piece I'll get it. If you're looking for a little piece of home and/or to be around other Haitians and have a good time this is the place for you. I'm interested to see what else is in store for them in the future. read more

Gisele's Creole Cuisine - Macaroni and cheese (size wasn't worth $8, but it was still good) - Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Horrible delivery experience from start to finish. Incorrect food items listed online, as well as missing food items once delivered. I called to discuss how three different items could go missing from an order of one entree. They were less than apologetic and frankly did not care. Their menu needs to be updated to reflect what they truly offer. In my opinion, this was done to overcharge customers. I will not be ordering from here again and will be sharing this experience with others. read more

We decided to try this restaurant at the recommendation of family friends. It's tucked away on a side street. There was no free parking or private lot only metered parking and a metered parking lot nearby. Great authentic Haitian food that you need to try if you are in the area. All of our meals were delicious and well seasoned. I had chicken, red beans and rice. Another person in my party had the goat with white rice and beans and another person had chicken and black rice. We had some alcoholic drinks that were nice and strong as well as yummy. Will definitely come back if we are in the area again. read more

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First let me start off by saying, I'm Haitian-American. I strongly recommend this spot and love the representation in the DMV area. I used to live in the area so this was my local home cooked meals spot. I brought all my friends and guests to this spot. Always 5 stars reviews! My favorite meals are the legume and soup (only on Sundays). Made with love and so much history. Those dishes are made by pros and I'm not a pro cooker lol. Looking for reasonably priced, good portion, fresh, seasoned, and comfort food - check them out. It can get busy so be patience and be ready for a cultural experience. Every time I am in town, I try to go and support. Metro accessible but just Uber. You won't regret it! read more

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We don't get out much so when we do we both try to support local restaurants and try to dine at new places. After some research we landed on Gisele's. Let's just say we will never return. I'll bullet our list of concerns and end with the positives. Concerns: - they offered no water. The only water she offered us was tonic water. We had to eventually beg for a glass of tap water when my daughter started crying over the spicy food. -we ordered the stewed snapper...it was served to us cold. Cold fish that's supposed to be stewed?? Come on now. They "heated" it for us...so we are warmed snapper - the snapper was not fresh. We eat snapper quite often and the fish had a fishy taste to it. - we ordered rice and beans with our fish and I found hair in it. We told the waitress and she just said "I'll take it off the bill's and walked away. Well what was I supposed to eat? She didn't offer more rice... -when we received our bill they comped us one of the fish dishes, which I guess was nice, but the prices on the receipt for the fish and the side of rice and beans was higher than what was on the menu. I bring this up to the waiter and she tries to argue with me that the prices include tax. I told her to look at the receipt...taxes were reported on a separate line. - after our time and money spent...we left hungry. Terrible Good things: - the rice and beans were flavorful before we found hair in them. - we also liked the flavor of the Mac and cheese -the rum punch was pretty good. I wish we had something better to report but just a caution for others considering a visit. read more

food was given to my friend for her birthday cold! she had to ask the server to warm her chicken she didnt even finish her macaroni pie because it was cold and burnt as well. this restaurant is a disgrace!!!! the fact i drove there just for the oxtails and they didnt have it when we came i was livid i had to settle for turkey they charge $25 for red snapper children meal when it should be less !!!! online website say the meal is$10.99.... i walked out displeased unimpressed. on top of that the old ass server was rude! wont be back!!!!! read more

Gisele's Creole Cuisine - My friend was NOT HAPPY WITH HER MEAL HER MACARONI WAS BURNT AND CHICKEN WAS COLD AND NOT FRESH!!! - Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I decided to order take out form Gisele's for the first time. The food was ok but needed more seasoning. I must say the portion size is a little limited for 23$, I mostly received bones. I ordered the fried goat and mushroom rice (they call it something else but those who don't know the culture, this is how they explained it to me over the telephone). I also ordered Mac & Cheese, that was also just decent needed some more seasoning. If you are looking for a cultured experience I would say give it a try. read more

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This place has really stepped their game up since I've last been here. The fritay is amazing and the accra is so nice and crispy, I was in heaven!! I recently went back for soup joumou on Sunday and the flavor was amazing! A few complaints: *The price online and in the physical menu says one thing (7.99) and the price they charge is THREE DOLLARS more ($11) *Also their hours are never clear. Google says one thing, Yelp says another, their website says another and when you call there's another as well--very frustrating! *Some of the things that are supposed to be available on certain days, arent. Which is disappointing. Overall though the food is very delicious., pate kode was HUGE! The fried goat (kabrit) was delicious and tender! read more

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My second time tasting Haitian food it was nice an the food had really good flavor. The pikliz was not too spicy . The presentation wasn't all that but the flavors were good. Definitely try if your in the area. read more

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This was some authentic Haitian food. I just wished the food was seasoned better and tasty to achieve that authentic taste. I don't know why most of these international restaurants do not represent their original culture with the spices and herbs to populate the proper taste that people look for when they decide to try a specific cuisine. My advice to the business owner is "represent your culture and stop trying to prepare some bland food and call it Haitian food. This is really disappointing. It has taken me so long to write this review because I do not like giving negative reviews. read more

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The food is good, which makes up for the horrible service!! Let's see where should I begin. Went there for Mother's Day and upon walking in, the lady behind the counter looked at my husband and I as if we had 3 heads, or we were the landlord that came to collect the rent or something. No greeting, no smile, no welcoming greet just looking at us as if we weren't supposed to be there. It was weird!! Then it took about 15 mins for someone to come take our order. The one lady who waitresses takes her sweet old time seems to have a little attitude. We don't even live close, so to travel all the way there to get that type of service is unacceptable. We will NEVER go back until we hear their service has hugely improved. Gisele or whomever the owner is needs to get the staff waaaay together. Do better Gisele's Creole Restaurant!! read more

We were a group of five and out of all of the dishes we ordered, one didn't live up to the menu description, taste or presentation. The restaurant refused to consider even a replacement (not a refund). According to the waitress, once it's out of the kitchen there is no refund. I thought that was really a crazy customer service policy. So, be 110% sure that you want what you order cuz there are not takebacks or swaps. read more

I live in the neighborhood and had driven by GISELE'S often, always meant to try it. During this COVID-19 crisis, I have committed to support local restaurants as much as possible, especially those owned by POC. I placed my order via phone. I wanted the fritters with fish platter, but they only had a filet at the time. That was fine with me. I came about 15 min later (was told 20 min) and it was ready by the time I finished payment! Everything was delicious! The fish was tender & boneless, the marinade and fritters were flavorful, and the piklis was spicy but balanced out well. It came with fried plantain as well. I'll definitely be back, and will take a picture next time! read more

My cousin and I had a great time at Gisele's. Really good food, great service and nice atmosphere. Looking forward to visiting again soon! read more

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Black rice was tasty but received some hard pieces like the bottom of the pot. Goat was tasty but the quantify was not sufficient for the cost and as viewed in the picture , a lot of bones with minimal meat . Prices online menu is different when you go to the restaurant. The prices on line has not been changed to match prices in restaurant. Parking is a challenge if you want to dine in . There is private parking for capital one across the street but not sure if you will. E tower if you dine in . Will give the restaurant one more chance but definitely not the goat. read more

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I had oxtails they were ok. The place smelled bad when I came in here. I definitely won't return. Customer service is good.

Update. In response to the owner who commented. Please do not take offense. My review was authentic and from a good place. Prior to writing the initial post, concerns were raised in person. But there is only so much that can be done in the moment to address each concern (no need to rehash). Also, I would like to commend the other owner for reaching out to me to discuss the concerns in private. he was very professional and responsive. In fact, I've been back to the restaurant several times since that first review and improvements were noted. The food is always ON POINT and FRESH. I've gotten use to the wait time, because it takes time to create greatness. The food served at this restaurant is by far the best Haitian food in the DMV area. The authenticity in the flavor profile coupled with the music selection and great service is what keeps me coming back to Giselle's. If you're Carribean or have experienced Haitian food in New York, Boston or Miami, there a certain nuances that come with the territory. But you also know when the food is good. The food is just good and everything else Doesn't even matter. Giselle's Haitian Cuisine, in my TOP three restaurant CHOICES and I am a hard customer to please. Everything I've tried is amazing. From the oxtails, snapper, turkey stew, macaroni and cheese, and custom drink choices i cant choose a favorite dish because everything I've eaten here is a FAVORITE. The food is AMAZING. Top notch and taste like my Haitian Fairy God mother has prepared each dish specifically for me with care and love keep on serving up quality cuisine!!! Whoever the chef is he/she deserves a raise read more

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Really good Haitian food outside of NYC. I ordered the stew chicken, black rice, potato salad & pumpkin soup. Everything was really good & so glad I found this place. The potato salad was to die for btw! read more

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Food is ok sometimes, service terrible all the time, restaurants is dirty and smells like mold and dirty sewage. Management is rude and disrespectful. My husband sent him a message on IG and his response was very unprofessional. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more

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The service here is slow as molasses. So don't come too hungry and expect to wait. They always run out of black rice to expect that as well. Our waiter wasn't that great which didn't help the situation. He would disappear and just hang out in the kitchen forever waiting on food. So definitely seem like they need help in the kitchen. There was a very friendly female walking around greeting everyone and the guy playing jazz was really good and talented. The place is cute and quaint. We ordered the oxtail, stewed goat, and rhum cake. The oxtail could've used more flavor. The mushroom rice wasn't that flavorful either. However, the stewed goat was amazing. I loved the plantains with the pickling (I think that's what they call the spicy slaw). The rhum cake was ok. Overall, I wouldn't drive out of my way again to eat here. If I'm in the area maybe. It was just an ok experience and they really need to speed their kitchen up. The menu isn't that large so I'm not sure why we were there for over 3 hours for just two people. Only 1 of those hours was actually spent with the food on the table. read more

How did I not know there was a Haitian place nearby? We stopped in about 8pm tonight, and while there were several people at the bar, there was no one else in the restaurant portion. Undeterred, my friends and I perused the menu and ordered the Accra fritters as a starter with some ginger tea. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. While we waited for our appetizer, we ordered our main dishes: goat with mushroom rice, legumes with mushroom rice, ox tail with red beans and rice, and fried chicken with white rice. Be warned that the ginger tea is very, very spicy. I thought it was really fantastic, but you have to enjoy the flavor of ginger. Ok, so I don't know what type of flour is used in the fritters, but it was delicious! And there were a lot of them! I also like the pickled cabbage slaw that came with it. When we got our main dishes, it was all I could do to keep from diving in headfirst. The fried goat was perfectly cooked, and was tender on the inside with a crispy outside. I would totally get it again. I didn't really like the mushroom rice, it simply didn't seem to have a lot of flavor. I did enjoy the plantain cakes that came with it as well as that same pickled slaw. I stole a bite of the oxtail and fried chicken and both were very good. You really couldn't go wrong with any of the entrées. The only real disappointment was the desserts. We got the rum cake and sweet potato pudding. The rum cake was seriously dry and didn't have any rum flavor at all. I was pretty sad about that. And the sweet potato pudding was this dry slab that looked like a casserole and tasted kind of like carrot cake. Neither one was particularly good. Get the appetizers and the entrées, and enjoy the friendly service! I can't wait to go back again! read more

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I am so happy that there is a brick and mortar Haitian restaurant in the DMV now. I went there for the first time for a late takeout lunch for me and my family and the service was very quick. I had my meal in 15 minutes. I ordered goat and the oxtail dishes with the black mushroom rice. I am Haitian, so I am pretty picky about how my food should taste. The sauces had the right amount of spice for me, the goat and oxtail were very tender, the rice was very good (just be careful that you do not get a hot pepper in your bites), and the akra (fried pigeon pea appetizer) tasted awesome! I wished the fried plantains were thinner, saltier, and crispier, but they were fine as is (sometimes the bananas are just not right when you buy them, unfortunately). I would definitely come back. I hope that people go here - it was quite empty for lunch, and I know the competition is steep for ethnic food in the area. I hope they expand their menu to include more dishes and appetizers (like patties) as their business escalates. read more

Gisele's Creole Cuisine - Menus current as of 8/23/17. Limited selection, but has most of the staples that I crave! - Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I had the pleasure of meeting the owners 2 weeks ago, a few hours before opening. The staff was hard at work putting the finishing touches on this newly minted restaurant in Wheaton, Md. Giselle's Creole Cuisine brings a new flavor to Wheaton, adding to it's diversity. There menu is Haitian-Creole. There menu is small now but I expect them to expand it once things settle down. The restaurant is named after the owners mom. I understand is heart of the kitchen creating the fantastic meals on the menu. So enough about the restaurant. Let's talk about the food. I have had only one dish, but let me tell you, I could not put my fork down. I joined the clean plate club that day. I had curry goat. It was excellent. The goat was tender and moist. The sides added a wonderful compliment to the main course. Especially the rice&beans and slaw/salad. Of course to eat a hardy meal like this, you have to have a worthy drink. I had the fruit punch. Let me tell you, this ain't your momma's fruit punch. It contains fruit punch, orange juice, and a toe tingling rum (I believe). If you ever in the Wheaton - Silver Spring - Aspen Hill area, you should stop in. read more

Gisele's Creole Cuisine - Giselle's Creole Cuisine. Opened up about 2 weeks ago. - Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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