We heard great reviews from family and friends who had previously visited. So we traveled all the way from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Atlanta, GA and Jacksonville, FL to experience Smelly's Creole and Soul food. First of all the hospitality is top tier. They accommodated for my many allergies LOL! The ENTIRE staff was AWESOME!! Everyone had beautiful smiles. Second, I believe that the food was the best restaurant food that I had ever had!!! I ordered the Lamb Chops!! We were 12 deep, everyone and I mean EVERYONE at our table gave everything a 10. Chef Smelly came by our table and we had good conversations. He's one of the most down to earth human that I have encountered. He has a beautiful spirit and calming presence. AND, YES, @KEITH LEE GO SEE CHEF SMELLY!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE EXPERIENCE 💋💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Red Snapper Mac and Cheese and Garlicky Green Beans, Noodles, And Garlic Noodles, Garlic Bread, Blackened or Deep Fried Lamb Chops Served with Two Sides, 16 Oz Bone in Cowboy Ribeye Blackened Prawns and a Choice of Two Sides, Deep Fried Catfish Dinner and 2 Sides, Mac \u0026 Cheese, 3 Way Seafood Combo, Creole Garlic Bread, Macaroni and Cheese
Andrea Williams
The food unfortunately has changed for the worse and just as expensive as ever. A few years ago we had seafood I can't remember what, but it was fantastic. Yesterday my mom ordered a la Carte fried snapper fried wings and it was only seasoned on top after being fried, greens that only taste of vinegar, mashed potatoes no seasoning what so ever with a little green onion on top. COST $126!!!!!! It looked great but it was not and I'm over exaggerating. It was mediocre at best. None of that did should have been served. Maybe the chef has changed in not sure. But for that kind of Money and a 35 minute wait we should have been mesmerized but instead we were left dissatisfied. Maybe someone else will have a better experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Sivapalu Kajan
Very bad restaurant no eny body response
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Raenna Johnson
The food was soooo good and so was the atmosphere. I'm originally from the bay, but live in Vegas and I have been looking forward to trying Chef Smellys Food.It did not disappoint!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Barnes
The only thing I enjoyed were the sides. I had the snapper and prawn combo,40$. I took two bites of the fish and threw it in the trash, it was way too salty for me. The taste seemed more like a creole seasoning salt than actual spices being combined to create the flavor. The prawns and fish taste the same, they both were loaded with the creole seasoning salt. 🤬
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Patricia D
Food was fresh and tasty. Service needs work. The atmosphere is very hapiy and joyful. Servers need to let people know, liquor and food are two separate bills. Specially for large parties. Overall great dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lauren Mcglory
Made reservations for Friday night last minute for 7:30 - arrived a little late because of parking but our table was ready for us Someone came and got our drink order (at the end this arrived as a separate bill) Waiter came and gave us water and answered questions about the menu and the music starting playing a little louder by then and RNB and Soul Food vibe. The food is delicious my dad goes there's not a cook back there there's a chef while I was saying well the chef must love me because this food was made out of love I can't wait to eat my leftover and pretty affordable for seafood/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deanna Green
I bought a plate here this evening a take out Fried catfish and prawns and collard greens and candied yams it was good a $34.08 plate on August 1st 2025 the place was packed 👌.
Rhonda Jobe
Had a good time the food was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
KB
I am so disappointed to leave this review. This food was not good. At all. I got the blackened catfish, green beans, and mac n cheese after they were popularly raved about in other reviews, and I could not believe what I received. The fish, though blackened in color, was completely tasteless. The mac n cheese tasted like cafeteria food. It has weird unnecessary seasonings on it and was in some type of creamy sauce with huge noodles - not your grandma's mac n cheese. The green beans were fine, but for $30+ nothing to blow me away. I am almost certain that the fish was frozen, and probably the mac n cheese for that matter. So tasteless, I couldn't even finish it. If you want really good catfish and decent mac and cheese, go across the street to Mua. Smelly's stays packed, so I doubt my review will be consequential (the line was out the door when I got my food for pick-up), and I don't intend for it to be, but if we want our local black businesses to thrive, we have to be honest. This is not to diss this business, but it is to challenge all of us to be accountable, and lead with love and honesty. They missed the mark in my experience, but I hope others are able to enjoy.
SMELLY'S CREOLE / CAJUN & CREOLE...SEA / LAND / ENTREE'S / DESIGNER FRIES / APPETIZERS...EXTENSIVE MENU: DELECTABLE DELICIOUS DISHES...FRIED CATFISH / BLACKEN PRAWNS / RIBEYE'S / TOMAHAWK PORK / CHICKEN / THEY RAVE ABOUT THEIR GARLIC NOODLES...TRIVIA: CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY THRU FRIDAY 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM / SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00 TO 9:00...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Calvin Korn
The cuisine is absolute to die for best southern creo in all of the Bay. Area. An absolute must try bring your wallet though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lady T
Love the vibes everytime I come to Smellys...the food never disappoints!! Staff is always on point even on busy days. Both versions of lamb chops are phenomenal 10/10 Mac n cheese fire!! OMG them brussels sprouts are so addicting ....try the oysters as well...I can go on and on..go to Smellys now!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chargrilled Oyster, And Garlic Noodles, Blackened or Deep Fried Lamb Chops Served with Two Sides, Mac \u0026 Cheese
Justin Richards
2 hour wait after ordering,loud,great food tho
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Monielove Hubbard-Bernstine
Food is very delicious the blackened salmon was moist and the green beans bomb everything excellent my 2nd time coming and more to come
We heard great reviews from family and friends who had previously visited. So we traveled all the way from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Atlanta, GA and Jacksonville, FL to experience Smelly's Creole and Soul food. First of all the hospitality is top tier. They accommodated for my many allergies LOL! The ENTIRE staff was AWESOME!! Everyone had beautiful smiles. Second, I believe that the food was the best restaurant food that I had ever had!!! I ordered the Lamb Chops!! We were 12 deep, everyone and I mean EVERYONE at our table gave everything a 10. Chef Smelly came by our table and we had good conversations. He's one of the most down to earth human that I have encountered. He has a beautiful spirit and calming presence. AND, YES, @KEITH LEE GO SEE CHEF SMELLY!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE EXPERIENCE 💋💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Red Snapper Mac and Cheese and Garlicky Green Beans, Noodles, And Garlic Noodles, Garlic Bread, Blackened or Deep Fried Lamb Chops Served with Two Sides, 16 Oz Bone in Cowboy Ribeye Blackened Prawns and a Choice of Two Sides, Deep Fried Catfish Dinner and 2 Sides, Mac \u0026 Cheese, 3 Way Seafood Combo, Creole Garlic Bread, Macaroni and Cheese
The food unfortunately has changed for the worse and just as expensive as ever. A few years ago we had seafood I can't remember what, but it was fantastic. Yesterday my mom ordered a la Carte fried snapper fried wings and it was only seasoned on top after being fried, greens that only taste of vinegar, mashed potatoes no seasoning what so ever with a little green onion on top. COST $126!!!!!! It looked great but it was not and I'm over exaggerating. It was mediocre at best. None of that did should have been served. Maybe the chef has changed in not sure. But for that kind of Money and a 35 minute wait we should have been mesmerized but instead we were left dissatisfied. Maybe someone else will have a better experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Very bad restaurant no eny body response
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was soooo good and so was the atmosphere. I'm originally from the bay, but live in Vegas and I have been looking forward to trying Chef Smellys Food.It did not disappoint!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only thing I enjoyed were the sides. I had the snapper and prawn combo,40$. I took two bites of the fish and threw it in the trash, it was way too salty for me. The taste seemed more like a creole seasoning salt than actual spices being combined to create the flavor. The prawns and fish taste the same, they both were loaded with the creole seasoning salt. 🤬
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Food was fresh and tasty. Service needs work. The atmosphere is very hapiy and joyful. Servers need to let people know, liquor and food are two separate bills. Specially for large parties. Overall great dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Made reservations for Friday night last minute for 7:30 - arrived a little late because of parking but our table was ready for us
Someone came and got our drink order (at the end this arrived as a separate bill)
Waiter came and gave us water and answered questions about the menu and the music starting playing a little louder by then and RNB and Soul Food vibe.
The food is delicious my dad goes there's not a cook back there there's a chef while I was saying well the chef must love me because this food was made out of love I can't wait to eat my leftover and pretty affordable for seafood/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I bought a plate here this evening a take out Fried catfish and prawns and collard greens and candied yams it was good a $34.08 plate on August 1st 2025 the place was packed 👌.
Had a good time the food was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I am so disappointed to leave this review. This food was not good. At all. I got the blackened catfish, green beans, and mac n cheese after they were popularly raved about in other reviews, and I could not believe what I received. The fish, though blackened in color, was completely tasteless. The mac n cheese tasted like cafeteria food. It has weird unnecessary seasonings on it and was in some type of creamy sauce with huge noodles - not your grandma's mac n cheese. The green beans were fine, but for $30+ nothing to blow me away. I am almost certain that the fish was frozen, and probably the mac n cheese for that matter. So tasteless, I couldn't even finish it. If you want really good catfish and decent mac and cheese, go across the street to Mua.
Smelly's stays packed, so I doubt my review will be consequential (the line was out the door when I got my food for pick-up), and I don't intend for it to be, but if we want our local black businesses to thrive, we have to be honest. This is not to diss this business, but it is to challenge all of us to be accountable, and lead with love and honesty. They missed the mark in my experience, but I hope others are able to enjoy.
Food: 1
Service: 3
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SMELLY'S CREOLE / CAJUN & CREOLE...SEA / LAND / ENTREE'S / DESIGNER FRIES / APPETIZERS...EXTENSIVE MENU: DELECTABLE DELICIOUS DISHES...FRIED CATFISH / BLACKEN PRAWNS / RIBEYE'S / TOMAHAWK PORK / CHICKEN / THEY RAVE ABOUT THEIR GARLIC NOODLES...TRIVIA: CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY THRU FRIDAY 4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM / SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00 TO 9:00...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cuisine is absolute to die for best southern creo in all of the Bay. Area.
An absolute must try bring your wallet though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the vibes everytime I come to Smellys...the food never disappoints!! Staff is always on point even on busy days.
Both versions of lamb chops are phenomenal 10/10
Mac n cheese fire!!
OMG them brussels sprouts are so addicting ....try the oysters as well...I can go on and on..go to Smellys now!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chargrilled Oyster, And Garlic Noodles, Blackened or Deep Fried Lamb Chops Served with Two Sides, Mac \u0026 Cheese
2 hour wait after ordering,loud,great food tho
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Food is very delicious the blackened salmon was moist and the green beans bomb everything excellent my 2nd time coming and more to come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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