Charlie's Creole Kitchen
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Charlie's Creole Kitchen was the place to be for a casual meeting tonight. The fried green tomatoes and boudin balls were top-notch, and the crab claws and bacon-wrapped shrimp were stellar. Owner Jim Hickey's hospitality stood out—he spent over an hour chatting with us and he greeted every guest that walked by. It's clear he values his regulars. And there are a lot of regulars!
The atmosphere, service and food delivers on on every level. A solid choice for anyone craving...read full review
Excellent service, very attentive, Employee Emily A1
Cashew took his family for a couple of days to the RGV and left me alone to doom scroll on FB for new places to try in the DFW area. Since the family was gone, I found this Cajun place where the family might not be all-in if we went together. The restaurant is located in a very, very small strip mall surrounded by a residential area. I do forsee parking being an issue. I was lucky and found a spot in front of the main door. You walk in and seat yourself. As you enter there is...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Charlie's Creole Kitchen is a long-standing restaurant known for its Cajun classics and Louisiana seafood. The atmosphere is laid-back, described as a "dive bar" with friendly and attentive staff. Popular menu items include fried combo plates, seafood pasta, shrimp po-boys, and crawfish boils. Customers have enjoyed appetizers like fried green tomatoes, which come with a divine Creole mustard sauce. The kitchen is noted for its speed, serving food piping hot, with dishes like the Monica pasta loaded with crawdad tails and baked flounder with grits and spinach. Many guests praise their oysters Rockefeller and grilled oysters in garlic cream sauce, describing them as succulent and juicy, complemented by delicious sauces and great bread. The restaurant also serves good gumbo and outstanding red beans and rice, made with their own bread. The owner’s hospitality makes guests feel welcome, and the service is exceptional, even during busy nights. Despite the casual setting, the food is highly regarded, making Charlie's Creole Kitchen a solid choice for anyone craving authentic Creole cuisine in Dallas, offering good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and while the seating can be a bit loud, it adds to the lively neighborhood vibe. Note that their drinks are specially made for adults.