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Creola

344 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 654-0882
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Ranked #3 of 57 restaurants in San Carlos
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Price range: 31 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Holly St.
Description: We hope that you will dine with us soon for an authentic New Orleans dining experience - One that goes beyond Cajun! To enhance your dining experience, we fly in the finest seafood and products available from the Louisiana Gulf Coast and Bayou Regions. We believe that it is these indigenous products that ensure the authenticity of flavors and the integrity of our Creole and Cajun Cuisine.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Not having ever been to Louisiana the first time I tried Creola, I truly enjoyed finding alligator tenderloins on the menu. I ordered them and enjoyed every bite. Now living in Louisiana I recognize that their menu was spot on and their flavor profiles similar to what you'd find in local restaurants here. The restaurant has a wonderful classic atmosphere,... More

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Redwood City, California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We have eaten here a number of times and were never disappointed. The chef often stops at the table to meet and greet, very nice touch. We have also taken our favorite wine to have with our meal. Good food. More

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Redwood City, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

My favorite, chicken slathered with a wasabi sauce, is no longer on the menu but other choices are well prepared and flavorful too. More

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Ketchum, Idaho
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Just stopped to look at the menu. The owner came out and invited us in. Poured us wine while he finished his prep and talked about the menu. We let him cook whatever he thought we should eat. We cleaned our plates. This was four years ago and the memory of that meal is still a stand out. More

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Redwood City, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

This is a very small restaurant, and it is not kid-friendly. (We have tried to eat here on a weekend without a reservation and it was a no-go. Get a reservation.) I have driven by here multiple times and it is not a very exciting location (on el camino). In daylight it is not the prettiest place one would think... More

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Northern California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

We have been dining at Creola on a regular basis for about six years. Edwin and his staff provide you with an intimate dining experience, with creative Creole and Cajun cooking and a wonderful wine list. The lighting is perfect, the service supreme and if you close your eyes, you just might think you're back in New Orleans. Save room... More

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missouri
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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Last August 2011 I went to the Creola Restaurant, San Carlos, and it was very, very good. They specialize in foods from New Orleans-Creo. The fried chicken was outstanding and it was fried a different way than I was accustomed but sure was good. They had a wonderful wine list. Overall, this place was a real find. I will go... More

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Redwood City, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

My dinner was very tasty. The crawfish hush puppies were sooo good. the bread pudding was over the top. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2011

I've been going here for almost 4 years now and have never been disappointed. The food is amazing here. I usually get the bourbon shrimp, which comes with an amazing sauce. I've had the seafood gumbo a couple times which is so yummy and full of seafood flavor. For the entrees I usually get the Sunday chicken because it is... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2010
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After having frequented several of the restaurants on Laurel St (which there are some nice ones, no doubt) I was delightfully surprised when I found Creola just driving by. We decided to try it out and we absolutely were delighted with the restaurant and the food. The gumbo was so good that I would have ordered another bowl for dessert... More

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