We had the pleasure of patronizing this fabulous food truck @the food truck festival at Mayme Moore…read morePark. I had the "Big Dude Burger". It's one of the most flavorful burgers I've had to date and it wasn't greasy. The presentation was great as well. My spouse had the "Philly Big Dude", which was just as tasty. I'd go out of my way to visit them again. Nice job guys.

Very kind and generous people! Mathais gave us samples of the chicken, sausage, and seafood gumbo,…read morefreshly made. It was very delicious! He also gave us a whole cup full sample of their specialty drink "Dirty Creek Water" which is a mix of their peach raspberry lemonade and Alabama sweet tea, similar to an Arnold Palmer drink! The service was over and beyond. Would definitely recommend trying this place and plan to return next time I'm in Columbus. "Yay yay yay!"

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)!

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!

was visiting my son in July and went there to have the gater cheese. did not disappoint! FANTASTIC!…read moreNEED TO OPEN ONE IN WINSTON-SALEM.....

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!

The menu isn't huge, but they have all the Creole essentials covered and I want to go back to order…read morefive more items! I had a hard time deciding and finally ordered the Creole Sausage Bowl with half white rice and half spicy rice and it was not too hot to enjoy the immense flavor! I also ordered a side of Cheeseburger Eggroll*. I guess I seemed so excited and asked so many questions the chef ended up handing me a sample of the Bourbon Chicken, which was also amazing! I got there barely one hour until closing so they weren't extremely busy and it was quiet and pleasant even with a few other families. I like the location; great for people watching. Don't sleep on this restaurant; it's incredible! *Not pictured because I ate it on the drive home.

I have always loved coming to Creole 2 Geaux. I used to go to the one over at the East Market, but…read moreI just moved over here and I'm not walking distance away. This was my first time coming to the one over by the arena. The people there were very nice and I could see them making it fresh from where I was sitting which is always a plus. I have always loved their po boys, but the alligator is my favorite. The place itself is in a lovely area, and the decorations are so cool for the creole vibe. The pace itself was very clean and nothing seemed to be broken or run down. I can't wait for my next walk over! If you haven't been you must go!

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!

Been meaning to come here, finally had a good opportunity…read more Parking alongside and in back. Dining room currently closed, because this is yet another place that has been hit by a car recently. When it's usable again the dining area is good-sized and looks bright and comfy. I saw rib tips and always have to get them (and burnt ends) when I see them, because they are the best bbq. But there's plenty of other good stuff on the menu. I'll have to come back for those. You get two sides; I got baked beans and greens. Both were good-not-great. The beans a are sweet and soupy, and have ground beef mixed in, yum. The greens are a bit bland, a little meat and seasoning. The rib tips are big and meaty and flavorful. And heavily sauced. They give you a lot of napkins and you'll need them. Seriously, if you like ribs, if you like bbq, if you like meat, search out rib tips. The best bits of the good stuff. Service was friendly and fast (it's bbq, though, you'll have to wait a bit.) Prices are reasonable for what you get.

Always When I Come thru my people's get me right and they treat me like family and all Love Food…read moreFire Greens crazy Can't Go Wrong With them And Kool-Aid Bang

I need to preface this by stating, I'm not much for soul food - I think I may have been raised a…read morelittle too caucasianally. However, I was open to trying Str8 when a friend asked me to lunch. The staff was so very friendly, and patient. I kept to the sides, as I am usually a side girl anyways. I ordered macaroni and cheese and the yellow rice. The rice was surprisingly my favorite followed by the Mac... my friend enjoyed his greens and told me the cornbread was really good. Honestly, I thought this place was out of business -- it's closed on Mondays, and I'm usually in the area on Mondays ;-) Note - this is take away only, but they do have a drive through. If this is your food type of choice, this appears to be a solid option.

This was our first time here. This is a drive thru restaurant. We tried the sample meal which…read moreallows you to taste a lot on the meat on the menu . The fish and chicken and the lamb chops . The sides we had were delicious greens very tender and seasoned well . The lamb chops definitely cooked and smoked on the grill very tasty . I had 2 different pieces of fish they were delicious. We will definitely go back .

Didn't disappoint !!! Food was tasty welcome back y'all . Had catfish wings and a salad …read more Definitely will be back . Recommend ordering ahead

This is my new go-to for all things soul food! I am not easy to please when it comes to macaroni &…read morecheese. Theirs was amazing! Food is fresh and delicious. I give this restaurant 5 stars!!!