Passing through and I met my frat brother for lunch. What can I say except this is a "ROAD TRIP" lunch spot that I'll definitely be coming back to. Get the JAMBALAYA please. Great taste with a little kick but nothing over the top and that's coming from a bald headed dude. Got wings (chicken and turkey) to go but they looked good and my frat said they were excellent as well. DEFINITELY COMING BACK... read more

Arrived at this restaurant today at 3:50 and was told that they were about to close at 4, and then re-open again at 5. Ok, cool. My husband and I walked around South End and made it back at 4:50. Upon arrival, there were several people now sitting outside waiting on the restaurant to open at 5. 5 o'clock came and went and still they were saying another 10 mins. Then people started saying that they were requesting that you have a reservation. I went in and the girl at the front said we could wait or make reservations which would be 25-30 mins wait. I reiterated to her that we had arrived earlier and was told to come back at 5. At that time, she should have told me about a reservation being needed and given me the opportunity to make a reservation. She agreed and said it would still be a wait. We ended up being called within 5 mins. The waitress got us water immediately and took our order for 2 cups of the gumbo. It was really good, but no heat at all. I was expecting some type of spice but there was nothing there. Still it was good. Our entrees included the shrimp po boy and fries and Mardi Gras pasta. Po boy was on the smaller side and decent. Pasta just okay. If you take the red peppers out, there was zero flavor. I like spice and heat it had neither. However, the shrimp blackened was flavored well. Our waitress never asked if we wanted anything outside of water nor did she ask if we wanted a dessert. Overall, it was decent and priced decent. Would I go back? Yes, but not rushing to get there anytime soon. I think I'd try something else too, read more

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Attended an influencer/media night at Christy's Creole Kitchen, and I'm going to give a real, honest take. First, shoutout to the 818 Media team--they were organized, welcoming, and communicated expectations upfront. We had a 7:45 PM slot, arrived around 7:30, and were told there could be a 30-40 minute wait depending on seating. We were seated around 8, which was fair given the crowd and opening night energy. We didn't mind communal seating (it was media night, after all), and we were placed with two other ladies--one also a content creator. That part was actually nice. Now, here's where things shifted. Unfortunately, our server experience was poor. Service was slow and inconsistent, and while we watched multiple tables around us--who arrived after us--get their food, we were still waiting. We spoke up, checked in, and still no resolution. After waiting until about 10 PM with no food, two of us decided to leave. As we were heading out, the 818 Media team checked in, and shortly after, the ladies we were seated with flagged us down--the food had finally come out and was packed to go. We did appreciate that effort, and they even added extra items, which was a nice recovery attempt. Once we got home and tried the food, it was actually good. The shrimp stood out, and overall flavor was there--just a bit spicy for my personal taste, and I'm not big on seafood-heavy dishes. Would I go back? Not immediately. I understand this was opening night, and with that comes some grace. But service is a big part of the experience, and unfortunately, it missed the mark for us. I'd be open to giving them another try in a few months once things settle, because the food does have potential. Honest take: strong concept, good food, but the service experience needs work. read more

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Now this is a great new addition to the South End neighborhood! Bringing some traditional Louisiana flavors to the Queen City is a noble task, and as someone who loves this cuisine, there aren't too many in the area that hold up. I was very excited to see that Kristy's opened up right around the corner from my office. It is hard to see from the street, but they have added signs to make the location. They are in an office parking lot along busy South Boulevard by the historic Lance Building. For my inaugural visit I sat at the bar since I was rolling solo. I got in fairly early before the lunch crowd came in, and the service was top notch. I decided on the catfish Atchafalaya and was delighted when they brought out some complimentary hush puppies which came with a delicious cinnamon butter. Their entrees can get a little pricy, but that's because a lot of them contain sea food which I don't mind paying a little extra for to make sure it's fresh, and from what I saw every meal coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. They also have some really good specials for both lunch and dinner on week nights. The decor inside is loungey with a beautifully adorned bar, and my guess is that during happy hour and late night it turns into a party vibe. I'll have to check it out to confirm. Can't wait to return. read more

Kristy's Creole Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Prep time was super fast which is a plus. The food was really good. Not over seasoned but just right. I definitely will be back to try more stuff. I had the Mardi Gras pasta & fried catfish platter. read more

Kristy's Creole Kitchen - Catfish plate - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been recommending this spot to others and had never tried it myself....until TODAY! I was riding around trying to figure out what to do for dinner and I happen to be close to City Kitchen. A friend raved over the food and I'm a lover of New Orleans, so I decided to place an order. I'm so happy I did! The food came out super hot and it didn't take long to receive it! I ordered the Crawfish Etouffee and Mardi Gras Pasta....lets just say the Etouffee didn't make it out the parking lot! It had soooo much flavor and it truly reminded me of New Orleans, so much I'm ready to go back... It didn't take long to order nor was it a line. I saw others ordering so I knew I made the right choice. The chef brought my food out and was very sweet! Definitely recommend anyone to go and try it out, you definitely won't be disappointed!!! read more

Kristy's Creole Kitchen - Mardi Gras Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love the new location it's a vibe, the food was great, as well as the service. I would definitely be back and I would recommend to family and friends. read more

Food was excellent! Service was great. Atmosphere lovely. Will go back again with family.

A few things about the restaurant it is small and their tables are places tightly in the walkway. So as people are leaving they squeeze by. We waited more than an hour for the food. Salmon bites were cold along with the bread. Here is where it went crazy the server said the card didn't go through so we swiped again. I checked my card there were 2 charges for the same meal. I explained the situation to 3 separate people. This took at least 30 minutes to resolve. read more

We ordered food from here for the NFL playoff game in Charlotte last weekend and the food was so salty that it was inedible. It wasn't just one meal. It was several orders. The fish and the salmon poboy sandwiches. We believe it was the batter since it was more than one meal. Nicely presented but not able to consume. read more

I wanted some good ole flavorful food so opted for this place I seen on the internet. This is a takeout or delivery food place you can't go sit down for a meal. I ordered the sweet chili salmon bites and the fish and shrimp fried with fries. This was enough for my husband and I to share. The food was delicious and packed with flavor. The only problem was this kiosk set up to order and/or pick up your food. A little confusing so my recommendation order before you go or have it delivered. read more

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My daughter and I had a wonderful first visit to Kristie's. CJ welcomed us hospitably, quickly seating us and even offering a complimentary appetizer. When we needed to move from the bar due to my daughter's age, the staff handled it promptly and graciously. Ask for Zaria (or Z) - she provided attentive service, and the team ensured we were well taken care of. The Zydeco fries and Mardi Gras pasta were delicious, though the pasta portion felt a bit small for the price. Overall, a great experience - we'll be back to dig into some other menu items. If you're seeking authentic Creole cuisine, Kristie's is the place - look no further! Would happily recommend it for excellent Creole cuisine. BR read more

Our waitress was friendly, greeting us with free hushpuppies, which were good. But we had no silverware or napkins. After waiting for about 30 minutes for our entrees, a man I took to be the manager asked if everything was alright. I said, yes, but we're still waiting for our food. He ignored us and never followed up. The people at another table shared their frustration about the long wait time also and said that the man had been rude to them when they entered, saying that if they didn't have a reservation that they'd have to sit outside. We waited for our entrees for a total of almost a full hour and noticed the two other tables outside were waiting a similar length of time. Even after all this time, when she brought the food she had still not brought silverware and napkins. When the food finally arrived, it was pretty good, but nothing special. I think they've been open for a couple of months. They really need to improve a lot. I will not return. read more

This place is an ABSOLUTE joke! You make reservations, get seated and not one person ever greeted us! We sat at the table for over 20 minutes and no even a hello! Not really sure who the security guard was at the door but he was beyond aggressive! With how things turned out I'm glad I wasn't able to give them any of my money. read more

I have only visited once, but I had a great experience. I didn't understand the parking, but they have valet and we went with that. Walking in, the place is very pleasant. The staff that greeted us was nice and we were seated quickly. Although I am not a fan of sitting at tables in the middle of the restaurant, that is where we were. Our server was excellent! She made suggestions and was very attentive. We tried all sorts of things. The chicken wings were just okay, the breading came off and wasn't well seasoned in my opinion. It could also have cooked a little more. They were cooked completely, but a little longer would have been better, I took them home an cooked them in the air fryer. We tried the seafood gumbo which was excellent! Great flavor and nice balance of meat and rice. Catfish superb! Blackened shrimp, amazing! Shrimp and grits was just okay. All of the food came to us hot and fresh, I love that! read more

We placed a to-go order yesterday as the wait time to sit down inside was around an hour and a half. As they were busy, I will definitely give a little leniency as we had some missing items from our order and had to come back to the establishment. Ordered the full wings with red beans and rice, along with hushpuppies and the flaming boudin balls. I would definitely say the best part of the meal was the red beans and rice, as they were phenomenal. Everything else was just a little bland. The chicken did not have much flavor, it didn't have much to it if you did not utilize the sauce that came with it. Hushpuppies were okay, the flamin boudin I expected to have a higher spice level compared to just being coated in what I believe to be flamin' hot cheetos dust. I was a little disappointed in the lack of flavor from this establishment for this to be labeled a Creole kitchen. read more

My husband and I were excited to try this restaurant but were very quickly disappointed. We ordered online and chose the curbside pickup option. Upon arrival, at the time designated on the order, the food was not ready and would be in 10min. We did not mind waiting but there was no where to park. The parking lot holds about 16 cars, which on a Saturday night isn't much, so after circling the parking lot a few times, we found a place down the street to wait. We went back and waited another 20min and then we were told only cheese sauce was available for the Catfish Lagniappe!! An hour later we got our cold flavorless food. I ordered shrimp and grits. There was no flavor in the grits or the shrimp. My husband's meal came with rice which was mushy and over cooked. The flavor of his food, I'm not sure how to describe, but it was not good. I do not recommend and will not be back. Another sad piece of the situation was that, multiple people (with reservations) were turned away because the seating capacity was at its max and the kitchen staff "needed to catch up". People had paid to valet park only to find out they weren't able to dine at the restaurant. read more

Kristy's is located in a building that has a number of other restaurants inside. Ordering is a done on an iPad where they had pictures of the food which I liked. I ordered the catfish atchafalaya and two sides. A mistake was made with my order and they graciously corrected my order and gave me a free lemonade. The entree was delicious, it was seasoned well. I tried the Cajun pasta which I thought was decent. The red beans and rice were good. There's a couple other items on the menu I would like to try so I will return. read more

The food is overpriced and the food wasn't good. The ribs were smokey and tender. We had the catfish and it wasn't fried hard.