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    Kristy’s Creole Kitchen

    3.7 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Angel B.

    The food was ok... but the biggest issue was the fruit flies. They were everywhere and even landed on my friends food. That was quite an annoying experience.

    Sabrina P.

    I tried this place a few times and both times it was very good. The owner is friendly and greeted us both times . I went n a Saturday for brunch and it was pretty full and vibrant. The food was also good. We enjoyed the perfect pear cocktail.

    Hushpuppies
    Angela L.

    We came here for a birthday dinner, and picked Thursday because there is a live DJ. The place was a whole vibe, but the music is LOUD. Had to yell to converse. Anyway, the food was hit or miss. The complimentary hushpuppies with cinnamon butter might be the best thing I ate. Seriously, I polished off three before the rest of the food arrived. The fried shrimp were well seasoned and not overcooked. The salmon bites were ok. They were swimming in too much sauce for my liking as it made them kinda mushy. The sauce was tasty though (think: spicy Asian). However, maybe offer that sauce for dipping alongside the other sauce it came with? My friends didn't like their wings too much. Although they looked delicious, they said they lacked flavor. How is that even possible in a Creole joint, especially when the shrimp were plenty flavorful?? Just put the shrimp seasoning on the wings! The service was fantastic, but pack your patience with the valet.

    Shrimp pasta
    Tina S.

    The ambiance is nice but it is small and can get loud. They valet parking for the parking lot behind the building. We had chicken wings, hush puppies, sweet chili salmon bites, the covered fries to start. For my entree I had grilled catfish with the fancy gravy with red beans and rice. The food was good and the service good. I highly recommend and will be back.

    Catfish Lagniappe
    La'Krista D.

    Customer Service is amazing at the establishment. From the person over the phone making reservations, waiter, bartender, greeter, and owner. The night we went there booked to capacity and was short staffed and clearly were struggling a bit. The staff maintained a great attitude and handled it with grace. We were seated about 15 or so minutes after checking for our reservation and waited about 5-10 to be greeted/checked in as the greeted was busy doing one thing or another. Establishment has a beautiful ambience and is upscale although most people dressed down or casual. The floor was very slippery so be careful especially wearing heals. Establishment was clean except the floor visibly wasn't swept for sometime under the tables where we ate, I get this is hard especially when it's busy and back to but is typically done when tables are bussed. Bar seating, counter seating, indoor and outdoor seating available. Free 2hr Valet Parking and free flat parking area. Once we were seated we were met with complimentary hush puppies which were tasty. Waiter was nice and made great suggestions. When there was an issue she rectified what she could and got further help when she couldn't (Benz was our waiter). We ordered Zydeco Fries( never came out I inquired about them just before the check came) great portion but high seasoned), 6 fried wings (seasoned well, hot and fresh), Seafood gumbo (Seasoned well), Mardi Gras Pasta(Seasoned well, pasta could've been cooked a couple more minutes, great portion), Catfish Lagniappe (Dirty rice was not seasoned, did not come with the crawfish sauce atop and the catfish was high seasoned), Fish Bowl(Could taste the liquor but no flavor) I'd suggest customer to add Triple sec or another flavored syrup to pull the flavor), strawberry shortcake cheesecake(tasty and a fair price), crème brûlée cheesecake (was not my favorite), sweet tea tasted like peach sweet tea but was good. I'd suggest if you don't like a lot of salt ask for light seasoning possibly. Cocktails range around 14-18 dollars. Any issues we had Kristy the owner rectified it. She was kind and personable. She understood the challenges they were and is eager about improving. This establishment, when appropriately staffed will Be Amazing I will certainly be back. I did not see one waiter that had an attitude or was not attentive and accommodating for their customers. Note: Alcohol is final sale so ensure it's something you know and not are trying new.

    A Rose for Mother's  Day
    Akeisha W.

    The best food in Charlotte -- and I'm not lying. I first came when Kristy was on Thrift Rd and even ate in the car because it was that good. Everything was excellent. It was Mother's Day and they were fully booked, so my daughter and I came straight from church. We arrived around 10:30 and waited in the car for a bit. The sweet host greeted us when we went inside and seated us at a cozy table for two. The restaurant's decor is lovely, and the whole experience was warm and welcoming. Our waiter --I forgot his name, a handsome, friendly young Black man -- greeted us within minutes and was so sweet. The menu is limited but the brunch selection is EVERYTHING. He brought hush puppies with brown sugar butter that were irresistible. I started with the bayou crab claws with gator sauce -- 10/10. For my entree I had chicken wings with French toast ( six pieces!) and tri-color potatoes (regular, sweet, and purple) -- everything 10/10. The chicken was fried and seasoned to the gods, and the potatoes were hot and crispy. I finished with a hurricane drink (8/10) -- very sweet, I couldn't taste the alcohol but wanted another. My daughter had the shrimp and grits and a biscuit( she love biscuits lol) -- 10/10. The grits were thick the way we like them, and the shrimp were perfectly sized and seasoned. The manager (I think) handed out roses to all the moms. Everything was wonderful -- easily some of the best food in Charlotte.

    Fish and Grits
    Lawren R.

    I had an interesting meal here at Kristy's Creole Kitchen. My boyfriend and I came to try this location out for brunch. They lost their liquor license already so no mimosas for us. We waited quite a while for someone to even bring over water. Seemed to be one waitress working the entire restaurant. She seemed to be focused on one table more than others (possibly the owner and his family). They did bring over some hush puppies which were amazing! All the appetizers we had were great, salmon bites, gator bites and crawfish etouffee. Now the entrees left a lot to be desired. Our waitress was not really paying attention when taking our orders and we had to repeat it multiple times. My food ended up being not as i ordered it but not surprised because of the lack of focus. She was the only server so i gave her grace. The lamb chops were not leaving much to be desired, grits were great! My salmon and grits was swimming in a cheese sauce that i had requested on the side. It was a bit too much for me. Salmon came in salmon bite form rather than a salmon filet which i thought was odd. It was an interesting experience and i am unsure if I'll be back.

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    Good food, great service, food came out quickly and the portions are huge!!! Ask for JoJo! He is an amazing, attentive and honest server!

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    4 months ago

    First time visiting. Our server Benz was amazing. She is a whole vibe The food was Delicious. We will be back.

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    1 year ago

    Deluxe shrimp and grits are amazing. Well worth the visit. Kristy just gained a regular customer with me

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