Pleasantly surprised with our visit here. Became in on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was…read morepretty empty so it was very easy to get a seat. We ordered steamed oysters for our appetizer and they were a very nice size. My husband got a catfish basket and he said he likes the flavor of his fish. I got a seafood boil bag with shrimp, scallops and sausage. I also got the Pier 11 sauce which was decent, but I added some old bay for a little more saltiness. I really liked my seafood boil. My toddler also really liked their fish tank!

This is a rare treat and it's always been good. This bag wasn't seasoned and almost bland with no…read moreheat at all. But the worst - that took my appetite - was seeing poop in my shrimp because it wasn't clean

Food was delicious'…read more Never thought to come here and I'm glad we stopped in! They open at 12pm! Bae had the make your own boil and he didn't like the Cajuns sauce! But baby my chicken wings was delicious! I also got the strawberry lemonade, frozen daiquiri, and baby it was strong! Everyone was friendly and service was quick!

This is the first time for myself and my husband going to this restaurant. My husband has a…read moreshellfish allergy and we heard that they have a special meat boil so ge wanted to try that. When we got there I was explaining to the hostess or waitress and she gave a me a look and response like if I was my going to order crab,etc why and what am I ordering. I felt attitude from her. When we finally received our orders an item was missing: Noodles! 2 orders for $65 we most likely won't be back.

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!

I went to Mr. Hibachi and honestly it was cool. The food was solid, nothing crazy but definitely…read morehit the spot. The portions were great though, everything was hot, and the flavor was there. Service was alright, they weren't rude or anything, just not super engaged. It's one of those places where you get exactly what you came for quick hibachi, good enough to satisfy the craving. I'd go back if I'm in the area and want something easy, but it's a little sad inside with no real lighting or music so I usually just grab it to go. Love how they give the hugggeee cups of yum yum though!

Steak and scallops used to be delicious but has declined to the point I won't be eating there…read moreagain. Tonight I ordered med rare steak and it was medium at best and chewy. The scallops were about the size of a silver dollar but were less than half an inch thick. (About the size of sliced kielbasa.) They were overcooked and I'm not sure they were actually real scallops and not pressed scallops, sort of like a mcnugget. Called and they said they were trying different scallops which means they were probably much cheaper and lower quality. Anyways, I advise you to look elsewhere.

Great fish always fried to perfection. Awesome fries. Chicken wings are always on point.read more

Ordered catfish dinner which comes with only one side. Catfish was seasoned and coated well. Sweet…read morepotato slice was delicious with a smooth texture. Will order again.

Decided to stop in for dinner while in town. This place did not disappoint, and the decor was very…read morecute. Both dishes arrived piping hot and fresh. Even the donuts were made fresh, which I highly recommend -- although I didn't take a picture. I ordered them for dessert with a side of chocolate for dipping. I typically order hot sake in different flavors, but the waiter informed me that flavored options are only served cold, so I went with the original hot sake instead. Overall, great service and a great experience.

Dine in experience for lunch was fantastic. The place has excellent food and such a fun vibe. I…read moreloved the panang curry.

This place is so f'ing good!!!!!!!! I'm coming back for my 50th birthday and my daughter wants to…read morecome back for her 12th birthday. The food and service is so amazing! All staff is so warm and welcoming... If you like seafood I 100% recommend this restaurant. We will be back!

The best Crab Boil I had so far in Columbus. The service was great, our server was informative and…read moreoutgoing. The ambiance made for a good experience with family and friends.

Our group has been to this restaurant in the past for their sea food boils. This time some of us…read moretried the steak combo entrees. We all ordered the rib eye / lobster tail combo. The steaks were really too thin to make at the correct temperature (medium rare) and were somewhat tough to chew. But, much too our surprise the lobster tails were done perfectly. Tender and juicy, not overcooked. The cold slaw side dish was also very good. The atmosphere is pretty good and our service was also good

I ordered through Uber Eats on Father's Day because I live about 35 minutes away and wanted to…read moreenjoy a special meal without making the drive. Unfortunately, what should have been a great experience turned into a complete disaster. My order was over $200 and included 9 items, yet only 1 item was delivered. When the Uber driver arrived, he explained that the hostess told him everything he picked up was the entire order. It clearly wasn't. Because such a large part of my order was missing, I was forced to drive 35 minutes to the restaurant myself to fix a mistake that never should have happened in the first place. What made the situation even worse was the attitude I received from the hostess when I arrived. Instead of taking responsibility, I was met with excuses and a dismissive attitude, which only added to my frustration. The only bright spot in this experience was the manager. Since the rest of my food had been sitting there for over an hour, the manager apologized and remade the entire order. I genuinely appreciate how professionally the manager handled the situation. That said, a Father's Day meal shouldn't require a second trip, an hour-long delay, and a confrontation just to receive the food that was already paid for. Extremely disappointing experience.