Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar is more than just another tourist trap on Canal Street but is a secret dessert destination. Diners should skip right over the traditional Southern affair and jump right to the good stuff. The Strawberry Shortcake is three thick layers of fluffy vanilla cake, airy whipped cream and tart strawberry jam. For the chocolate lovers out there, the Chocolate Mousse Cake tops a chocolate cookie crust with a heaping layer of luscious mousse to overwhelm the pallet with chocolatey goodness. While Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar may not advertise it, it serves up the sweetest way to end the day.
Charity Brown: Creole House Catfish Po-Boy served with fries was very filling. The catfish was the best, it tasted so fresh and had the perfect flaky crispy texture. However, I think the amount of bread served made it dry without adding mayo and hot sauce. I think the dish would thrive with a coleslaw mix inside the sandwich. The four-in-one Taste of New Orleans dish was a good way to try everything! The Jambalaya was unlike any I’ve tried before. It tasted great, but it was served solid rather than wet with a sauce. The shrimp étouffée was creamy and the shrimp was extremely fresh! The gumbo was also very different flavor-wise than I’ve tried outside of New Orleans. I would say I prefer a Cajun style over the Creole style gumbo. Lastly, the corn gumbo was my least favorite. It wasn’t the best flavor-wise…
Strawberry shortcake. Photographed by Emily Chandler/BruinLife.
Chocolate Mousse with an Oreo crust, featuring a rich and smooth chocolate filling. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Gavin Meichelbock: A touristy spot yes, but a surprisingly great place for dessert. For my main, I got a fried shrimp Po-Boy, and it was incredibly underwhelming. It was way too bread-heavy, hardly dressed, incredibly dry and lacking in the shrimp department. The fries, however, were good. Double fried and crispy but could use seasoning. The Strawberry Shortcake and Chocolate Mousse Cake were outstanding. The shortcake and whipped cream are so light and airy; like a soft, sweet delicious cloud. The strawberry preserves were on the tart side, which pairs nicely with the sweet cake and whipped frosting. In short, I literally had to get up from the table to make myself stop eating it. The Chocolate Mousse was decadent. So rich, and surprisingly light, but still coated the taste buds in a waterfall of chocolatey goodness. And you can never go wrong with an Oreo crust. Final note, service was super friendly. While the Po-Boys might not be Creole House’s specialty, desserts certainly are.
Photographed by Emily Chandler/BruinLife.
Jambalaya featuring tender chicken and a balanced mix of flavors, with just the right level of seasoning. Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
Finn Martin: I had one of the better jambalayas I’ve tasted here, though it doesn’t beat my grandfather’s. I thought they prepared the chicken well and the whole dish balanced its saltiness so that no one flavor entirely overwhelmed you.
The French Onion soup from Creole House. Photographed by Emily Chandler/BruinLife.
Emily Chandler: Stopping in for lunch at Creole House, you experience a lively warm environment. The food, though not exceptionally unique, is sure to warm your belly. The French Onion Soup was beautifully presented and offered the warm cheesy comfort of any good soup though not as flavorful as some may be accustomed to. The Jambalaya, however, was an amazing experience with rich flavor.
Photographed by Emily Chandler/BruinLife.
Catie Kuczynski: Delicious blackened chicken salad that made for a light and refreshing mid-day meal. Wonderfully cooked chicken with an array of fresh vegetables that made for a solid staple salad.
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Featured Image Photographed by Finn Martin/BruinLife.
