The Gumbo is RIDICULOUS...whomever is cooking the Gumbo needs to be cloned...I haven't had Gumbo that good in a Long Time...& I ordered the small & it was packed with Seafood...the Reaux almost made me cry...OMG the FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN CORNBREAD w/ the Special Butter...GENIUS...this place is worth the Gumbo & Cornbread Bad: Service is slow, food is not Gratuity automatically added Still worth the trip read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Cornbread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered the catfish dinner, which comes with two sides. The fish was served in smaller pieces rather than larger fillets, and while the portion was generous, the pieces themselves weren't very meaty. The coating lacked that fresh, crisp texture and came across a bit soft instead. The seasoning leaned fairly spicy, which may be expected for Cajun-style, but it wasn't what I was anticipating. The fries also missed the mark, coming out more greasy and limp than crisp. Overall, the portion size was solid, but the texture and execution made the meal underwhelming. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Card - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Okay I had to go after seeing 2 foodies guys I respect speak highly of this restaurant ! It's a small little cafe like spot with about 7 inside tables and 4-6 outside. And I have to say I don't like anyone messing around with my oxtails, BUT this fried oxtails were like magical. They are crispy yet they almost fall off the bone. It's like an anomaly, as it doesn't seem like it should be both at the same time for that kind of meat. The spicing of the oxtail would've made my grandmother, proud. Those yams reminded me of a dessert without being all sugary. I tasted the cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar and I think allspice. The collards were good not the greatest, but good that mac & cheese was so hot coming out of the oven that every bite still had steam coming off of it, the entire bowl was cheesy. It had a nice flavor to my palate. I really liked the cabbage I like cabbage so never mess up my cabbage. The fried fish had a good flavor was super crispy, but super soft on the inside no part of the actual fish felt or taste tasted like it was overly cooked. I just wish it would've had one more piece so I could be greedy. Unfortunately they ran out of peach cobbler! One of the tables order like 8 of them, but our waitress was nice enough to scrap some of it up in a taster cup (thank sauces) and man I was even madder at that customer after we tasted that man I think that cobbler is going to be unbelievable and I will be coming back for that!! I did get a banana pudding and it was GOOD! The portion was small and that was the only downfall I literally ran my finger through the container to get every ounce of that goodness. I plan to go back for the gumbo dish and cobbler on another trip to LA. So for me and this here meal I have no issue saying 5 stars and do it again Sam!! read more

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Went there on a saturday and was seated outside--the restaurant is small so just a few tables inside. The waitress was attentive. The food was ok we had lemon chicken wings, thigh and wing lunch special a few sides yams, greens, mac and cheese and blueberry cornbread and one sweetened drink. The portions of the sides were small like an ice cream scoop size. For $8.50 per side i think it should have been a bigger portion. The sides were just ok. The chicken was hot and seasoned well. and the drink was not tasty had bits of fruit in it. The food was overpriced our bill was $109 for two people and they charge an 18% service charge! this service charge made the bill extremely high just for fried chicken and sides. read more

This is a creole cafe with all the spices. This was highly recommended to visit. We came as soon as they opened because I was told this is a busy cafe. I ordered the Shrimp Po'boy with coleslaw and sweet tea. I enjoyed every bite of my shrimp Po'boy. The sauce you add to the Po'boy is spicy and delicious! My mom had the Shrimp lunch special with greens and a warm cornbread. She enjoyed her food as well. We both left with stuff tummies. Our server Lauren was awesome! She was attentive to our needs. After we received our food (which was fast) the cafe got crowded. If you are coming to dine here, come as soon as they open or prepare to wait. Parking is street meter parking. I recommend visiting this creole cafe. read more

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Fired oxtails are delicious!! I did get the beignet but they taste like sweet fired chicken . The food is cook to order it does take a while for your order . The restaurant was clean . All the worker is busy cooking so want get greeted or seated . Just choose you a table . The food was excellent. The chicken Cajun pasta 8/10 seafood platter 10/10 . The Mac n cheese 10/10 !! The yams 2/10 read more

Small place with street parking only but it stays busy and now I understand why .... The food is delicious at least their breakfast is ! The breakfast burrito filled with eggs , sausage and potatoes is grilled to perfection! The fried chicken wings with grits , eggs and a biscuit are delicious! Those grits were amazing ! So flavorful I wanted more and they weren't even the ones with shrimp and sausage . My compliments to the chef ! I'm gonna have to go back soon for lunch they give nice portions and everyone's food looked really good . I was here on a week day and they were busy but I was able to get a table . They have tables set up outside if they get full inside . While the food is good the service is a little slow but I think the food makes up for that ! read more

We thought we were going to Stevie's supper club, but it turns out that it closed some years ago. So this creole cafe is a more casual dining spot. The food is AMAZING! Our faves were definitely the king crabs and the fried oysters. We also ordered oxtails and gumbo to go. The oxtails were delicious and the gumbo had a delicious flavor but needed some file. They also slice the sausage so thin you can barely taste it. But they do give you a very generous portion. Will definitely stop by again. Gotta bring my mom back. read more

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My wife and I have been trying to make it to Stevie's Creole Café for a while, and we finally did. We were excited to check it out. Excellent customer service.. Unfortunately, the sides just didn't hit for us. None of them really stood out, and they lacked the flavor we were expecting. The mac and cheese was decent and probably the best of the sides we tried, but overall the dishes felt under-seasoned. We left a bit underwhelmed. We really wanted to love it, but it just didn't deliver the bold, soulful flavor you hope for when you think of Creole cuisine. Now here's the thing about Creole food, it's supposed to sing. It should have depth, spice, layers, that slow-cooked intention. When it's muted, you feel it immediately. Food like that isn't just about ingredients, it's about rhythm and seasoning confidence. Sometimes spots have an off day. Sometimes expectations are just set high. Either way, the search for that perfect Creole plate continues. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was in so cal on vacation and couldn't wait to try Stevie's. I got the jambalaya which was amazing. And a Jamaican beef patty which was homemade and delicious. My bf got the catfish, I would have liked to see filets but he said it was good, I tried both of his sides Mac and yams. Yummy as well. Didn't care for the cornbread. Also didn't care for the 18% service charge as I don't really see a reason. It's a small place, not a club not a lounge. Wasn't sure if it's gratuity or an actual service charge and I also could have missed the sign that said it. I did tip but not 20%. read more

After years of wanting to try this place, we were left disappointed. Firstly, it's small inside. We were sat instantly but took over 20 minutes for someone to take our order and that was after we had to stop a staff member. We ordered the gumbo, Cajun pasta, garlic cheese bread, and banana muffin. It took over 30 minutes for the food to be delivered and it was arrived one item at a time. The muffin was missing it and we had to ask twice for it! It came at the end of our dinner and we still had to pay for it. We were not comped for any of the inconveniences. The gumbo did not taste like gumbo, more like a soup. Very watery and too much rice. The Cajun pasta was great. The garlic cheese bread was literally, bread, cheddar cheese, and a shit load of raw garlic on top. I was dead. They charge 18% gratuity for horrible service. Parking is street parking. I would come back to try other items but now I know what to expect. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Garlic cheese bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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ordered short ribs, they had plastic bits in the rice. morgan, the manager told me that the short ribs are wrapped in plastic. oops. but no refund. she told me to ask uber eats for a refund. and this is why we can't have support for our community. i spent $122.00 on dinner. i could have eaten anywhere and probably not have plastic in my food. never again. read more

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Best Creole restaurant in town -- a must every time I visit. Every single time I'm in town, this is my first stop. The hospitality is top tier -- you feel welcomed the moment you walk in. The food comes out fresh, hot, and full of authentic Creole flavor. No shortcuts. No misses. Just consistently delicious. The hospitality is unmatched. The food always comes out fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. The building may be small, but it's filled with big flavor, warmth, and happiness from both the customers and the staff. The beignets? Hands down the best. Authentic Creole food done right. The ladies working there are the sweetest, and the owners are professional, welcoming, and genuinely kind. I'll continue coming back every single time I'm in town. read more

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I'm so torn, I love the food (gumbo especially) at Stevie's but the last two times I've gotten takeout here idk if they were understaffed or both times had a big wave but they seemed extremely disorganized. I waited about 20ish mins for my order after the "ready time" and the guy in front of me said he'd been waiting almost an hour. The takeout counter seemed a bit chaotic with two employees running back and forth between helping customers at the store, managing the register and assembling orders. There's a good bit of seating both inside and outside but can fill up pretty quick especially on weekends. I would eat here again, but just not in a time crunch. read more

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We were looking for dinner in the area. A couple of restaurants we wanted to go were closed. We are interested in checking out Stevie's Creole. The server was welcoming once we walked in. She knew it's our first time and shared with us what is good there. We were interested in trying the famous seafood gumbo small and the jambalaya to share. The seafood gumbo has a very intense flavor. It was good but the more we ate the more I think the gumbo was a little on the salty side. The jambalaya tasted good, maybe it is tomato based, it has some sweetness which made the entree tasted more balanced. The shrimps were huge and juicy. We couldn't even finish the two entrees and had to pack the leftover to good. I'm sure it tastes even better the day after. Browsing at the chalk board menu, there is a huge variety of choices, just for Taco Tuesday, there is a good selection. I'd be interested to try different entree next time when we are in the area. Amazing food! read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Variety on the menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Not only is this overrated, the gumbo is not even good. And the service and attitude of the workers totally sucked. I believe this hits all quadrants for a bad review, but the price versus what I received is disproportionate more so than any other restaurant I reviewed in my now close to 1800 reviews. If it was about half of the hat I paid, I wouldn't be as mad. I paid 32$ for a small (their 'medium' sized chicken and sausage gumbo with a side of flavorless rice. It's as almost as if they stole $32 off the back of me. It's absolutely surreal, how much the gumbo cost relative to the size and quality . Anything less than the best creole food on earth would be a disappointment . I asked for no seafood, and technically yes, the gumbo had only chicken and sausage; however, and this is a big however , the broth had taste traces of seafood . Which means 1 of two things: 1)They cooked the meats separately and filtered out the seafood meats of the broth. 2) the more likely scenario -- they cross contaminated my order by using cutlery from the seafood gumbo. I don't eat shellfish, so this impacted my order a lot. I of course didnt get to enjoy my gumbo. But of the couple of bites I took, the gumbo was watery, but did have some flavor . The chicken and meats were unseasoned /under. Next let's talk about the service: About 6-7 people behind me received their order first. The one in front (by seconds ) ordered way more than what I did. He was quoted at à wait time of about 25-30 minutes but received it within less than 10 . The two girls working the counter announced everyone's name, but somehow they overlooked mine. It wasn't until about 25 minutes later I inquired about my food. Miraculously it 'just came out.' I don't believe that at all. They either accidentally or deliberately just didn't care for reasons I can guess, but don't have the balls to pontificate. They also gave me attitude, and didn't provide me any silverware . When I asked for silverware /hot sauce , they grabbed it in a huff and shoved it in the brown bag in my fingers with some force. I cannot understand why anyone would pay these prices , but im giving this a well-deserved 1/5 stars. Would never consider coming back here again under any circumstances . 1/5 (Would even go below that) but I can't read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - This cost 32 dollars ! F'ing outrageous !!!' How can anyone justify this price. Bad food. Bad service. 0/5 bur I can only give 1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came in for lunch on Juneteenth--it was heartwarming to see the community out, supporting Black-owned cuisine and culture. The food? Delicious. I had the 1/2 shrimp po'boy & fries. The po'boy was solid--just what I needed with Willie Mae's in Venice temporarily closed. Fries were fresh-cut and well-seasoned, though a bit soft. Still, great Southern cooking, beautifully executed by the Mexicans kitchen team. The sweet tea was perfectly refreshing, and the beignets I took to go were light, flaky, and fantastic. I even shared one with a kind group of senior community matriarchs nearby--felt like the spirit of the day. Stevie's hit all the right notes--comfort food, good vibes, and a sense of community. I'll be back! read more

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Excellent service. Marina is the best. She elevated the experience. I had the oxtail it was fire read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been coming to Stevie's for a few years now. I used to get my orders to go, but more recently I've been dining in. There is about 2 tables outside and a couple tables inside, seating is limited and during the day it can get crowded, even on weekdays because it is kind of small. The food does take a minute to come out, but when it does it is well worth it, as it is hot and fresh, and made to order. I have tried many of their dishes, and have enjoyed all of the ones I've tried so far! - King Crab (split open for you with batter on the outside) 10/10 - Oxtails 9/10 (not your average flavor, gravy is used, but they are still tender and delicious) - Salmon (grilled and blackened) 10/10 seasoned well - Catfish Nuggets 9/10 - Bacon wrapped shrimp 9/10 - Creole Pasta 8/10 - Jambalaya 8/10 - Baby back ribs 9/10 - Mac & Cheese 10/10 - Shrimp Mac & cheese 8/10 - Jamaican beef patty 7.5/10 - Corn bread with peach cobbler butter 10/10 I will definitely be back to try more and highly recommend. Thank you! read more

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Just everything. Service, food, ambience. Will be back. Need to try other menu items. read more

It turned out to be a pretty good experience taken the Mom out to. I just noticed that the gumbo wasn't as good as last time.. It tasted watery. It was like the roux had not been made properly and very fishy! Strange from the last time we were there. Another dish they had was a shrimp mac & cheese - really too salty! But this thing they call a "peach beignets" - wonderful! Not sure about eating some of the other items again, but if I'm in the area, I'm definitely getting a peach been yet! I highly recommend it! read more

Ok. Really complicated place. Do absolutely go. It's quite small inside with a few tables and a couple young workers who appear, from what I saw, to be doing everything. I found them personally so friendly. I want to stress they were really nice and apologetic. Unfortunately it was about a three hour wait for a table (it was free day at the museums up the street), so we ended up getting takeout which was a 40 min wait. But the girl who took our order forgot to put the ticket in, so we had to wait double the time and it ended up being close to two hours. Bring stuff to pass the time! Now the food; everything was spiced amazingly, & large portions. Turkey wing was huge and falling off the bone, garnished w a cute little banana pepper. Mac and cheese was peppery and creamy. Fried pickles were a little salty- not awful. And the cobbler and beignets were delightful! They run out sometimes so go early. Taco Tuesdays look pretty awesome too, will be back for that and more desserts! read more

So glad I stumbled on this neighborhood gem. The seafood pasta was insanely good (I'd come back just for that), and the mac & cheese hit the spot. The candied yams weren't the best I've ever had, but let's be real -- I still ate every bite. The jerk chicken was tender and flavorful without being overly spicy, which I appreciated. Pro tip: Do not skip the hot peach cobbler for dessert. Trust me -- it's the perfect ending. read more

I don't recommend this restaurant for the following reasons: I was charged an extra $14.00 for a sauce that was supposed to be creole style. I ordered the colosso shrimp, they weren't. The sauce had no flavor to it. Then they charged 18 % gratuity automatically. It was $ 154.00 for two people.....no extra orders. It took a long time for the food to be prepared. The man that prepared the food didn't look like he was creole. read more

First time trying Stevie's Café, and overall the experience was just okay. We ordered several items, and while the portions were very generous, the flavors didn't completely deliver. The jambalaya ($27.00) was a huge serving--easily enough for two people--but the flavor was unfortunately underwhelming. The seafood gumbo (Large - $32.50 each) was packed with quality ingredients, but it still didn't have that authentic New Orleans taste we were hoping for. My sister ordered wings, and they came out severely undercooked. She sent them back, and to their credit, the server was very apologetic and brought out a properly cooked plate at no charge, which we appreciated. The best part of the meal by far was the red beans & rice appetizer ($7.50)--full of flavor and the highlight of our visit. All in all, the food was okay, the service was friendly, and the portions were big. We might try it again, but it's not a place we'd go out of our way to visit. read more

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I'm not joking when I say that my meal here literally revived me! I came here on a chilly Friday night looking for a nice, hot bowl of gumbo and walked out with my heart and stomach full. I highly recommend dining in and soaking in the ambience and amazing hospitality/service. I ordered a small bowl of their famous seafood gumbo and the chicken seafood combo plate (mind you this was a lot of food for one but I was ready to eat). The chocolate chip banana cornbread and the blueberry cornbread were served warm with a side of honey butter. These were so unique and delicious, I wanted to take a dozen home to-go. The gumbo was so comforting and full of flavor and spice. They don't skimp of the seafood either. The small bowl was filled to the brim with sausage, king crab, chicken, and shrimp! I love Alaskan king crab so this was a treat. The fried chicken here was absolutely amazing and would bring me back here alone. Do not sleep on the red pepper cabbage and mac & cheese! They were both the perfect sides for the chicken. The fried catfish bites were crispy, tender, piping hot, and delicious with I think was blackened ranch. And to top it all off, the peach cobbler truly blew me away. Served in a warm bowl, a la mode. I usually don't like fruit pie but this was the perfect balance of crust to filling. A must-order! read more

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1 star for the food -- because unfortunately the service deserves zero. We were told the wait would be 5 minutes. We stood there for over 30 minutes and never even got helped. The line kept growing, employees (who weren't cooking) ignored customers completely, and one staff member was wearing AirPods while people were visibly waiting and confused. No acknowledgment. No communication. No urgency. Completely unprofessional. We eventually had to walk out because no one serviced us. For a place charging LA premium prices, this level of disorganization is unacceptable. Good food isn't worth being treated like you don't exist. read more

Incredible!! I was a little nervous to try the place because it was my first time trying this cuisine. My friends and I ordered family styles so we all got to try a little bit of all the popular items on the menu. Every single one of them items were so delicious!! read more

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I absolutely loved this place. First time here. It's modest and cozy inside and a lot of people came through for to-go orders. There are a few seats out front and street parking at meters was available when we pulled up. The food and customer service are on point. My family was a party of five and a lovely young lady named Tyler helped us. She greeted us when we walked in and we looked at menus while we waited for a table. A family got up and left a huge mess. She didn't complain she simply got to work cleaning up after them. We were seated and our order was taken. I had a large gumbo. It's a generous portion and included crab. I tasted a bite of the short rib po'boy, great flavor. Jambalaya was my brother's and he's had it from here before. Says it's a solid choice. My sister had the shrimp N'awlins, tasty but not as big of a portion as she would have liked. Finally the étouffée was ok... a lot thicker than expected with lots of rice. It still got finished. Will be back for sure but likely take it to go next time. read more

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I was excited to give Stevie's Creole a try for lunch. I ordered fried gizzards, chitterlings and banana pudding and unfortunately everything was nasty!! The gizzards were gummy, the chitterlings were disgusting,they were some kind of funky red color,fatty and smelled like puppy dog feet. The banana pudding was brown and nasty looking. Tasted like they put nutmeg in it. I think it had bananas, because I tasted bananas, but didn't see any. Overall the food I ordered was so disappointing, nothing was edible. A total waste of money. So sad. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - small chitterlings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you see this lady working, RUNNN. She has an awful spirit about her. Definitely shouldnt be working in the food industry read more

After knowing of this place for years, I finally decided to stop by today because I got a random hankering for gumbo. It was easy to place an order online from their website. Even though I was about 20 minutes late past my pick up time and still had another 25 minutes to go to get home, the gumbo was still piping hot when I got home. This is honestly the best gumbo I have ever had from a restaurant in LA and I have tried quite a few. I love how all the crab was spilt in half for easy access. Im mad I never thought to do it when I make my own lol. I got a large and it has a nice amount of everything, crab, shrimp, sausage, chicken. The roux was flavorful. It even came with a nice helping of rice that I have some leftover after the gumbo was gone. I ordered take out so I don't know about dine in but it seemed like a nice enough place. The customer service was friendly she immediately found my order and handed it to me and polite. I would definitely come back. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Native Houstonian here. I came after seeing Scott Evan's serve the gumbo to Ms. Tina Knowles in a YouTube video. A call in order and $30 later, I received a small pint size of authentic, DELICIOUS gumbo. The look & color of it is a bit deceiving. It's like the kind you'd have around the holidays with huge shrimp, turkey meat (?) and snow crab. The price is steep for such an unassuming, very casual looking joint like this. However, I haven't had any homemade creole food near as good as this in LA so I'll be back. read more

Whoa Man!!! Once again Happily Late to the Party but well worth the visit. A Lovely Lady posted a YouTube review and I was very Intrigued. This place is Great! A Gem of a Spot that's very popular amongst those whole know. A nice size menu which demands repeat visits. I ordered the CatFish App and then Cajun Pasta as a Main. DELICIOUS!!! Super Flavorful. Great Service, Open Kitchen, Indoor/Outdoor seating. I told a Cajun Food Aficionado, sent him the video, and informed him about my experience. He recently took his wife to verify if I knew what I was talking about. He and his lady gave Stevie's flying colors with a plan to revisit. When I visited just after lunch there was light clientele traffic, my friends said it was very busy for dinner so plan accordingly. The owners have done a really great job. read more

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The staff is always helpful and friendly. The food is made fresh and everything has a great flavor. Every time I go I try something different and it never disappoints. read more

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Giving Stevie's a 4 due to service. I found myself waiting around for assistance. It did not feel like the waiter or front desk person was very attentive. But!!!! They could have been busy with other things I don't know. The food was all delicious( especially the seafood gumbo) I don't know it was so small inside but that was not a problem. There are seats outside that you can also sit in. All and all nice place I would definitely come back. :-) read more

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Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Seafood Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. Gumbo. I ordered the Gumbo. The Seafood Gumbo. It was delicious. I went with a friend who went to college in New Orleans. He said get the Gumbo. The Seafood Gumbo. We also split a Po Boy. It was half catfish and half shrimp. He had the shrimp half and I the other. Get the Gumbo. The Seafood Gumbo. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Small bowl of seafood gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best creole food in Los Angeles, hands down. I drive all the way from Highland Park to get my fix. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Seafood Combination with two sides of grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Out here visiting from the bay and took upon ourselves to give this place a try after the rave reviews. The food was definitely a hit! She; creole pasta and gumbo. Her; gumbo Me; fried snapper, red beans and rice and a mac and cheese, and an order of garlic butter noodles. Everything cooked to perfection. Service needs a little help because a smile could go a long way. Ambience was mellow and my window seat made it warm! I will give it a try when I return, more menu items to be tried! read more

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Incredible food and super friendly staff. Everything I ordered tasted so good: Gumbo - so much seafood and meat! Fried seafood platter - fish was delicate and well seasoned and shrimp/oysters were so fresh Jerk chicken - to die for.... Omg Etouffee - was super creamy and addictive to eat. My favorite of everything we ordered. Finished with the banana pudding and beignets. Banana pudding on par with magnolias and beignets were lighter and flakier than cafe du monde. Seriously kicked my creole cravings with this meal and 10/10 would recommend. read more

Stevie's Creole Cafe - Shrimp Etouffee Special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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