Ethel's Creole Kitchen

Came here for a graduation dinner. And it was DELICIOUS! We all ate well and left happy! I had the Cat Stack I HIGHLY recommend yall have it. The table ordered ribs, Nola chicken, salmon, jambalaya. Everyone finished their meal. Also ordered both items available for dessert (chocolate cake and blueberry bread pudding… something like that) Additionally, we were actually able to get our reservations moved from 6:15 to 5:00 and that’s accommodating 8 people. Truly a gem!

We usually come to Ethel’s Creole twice a year. The food is truly amazing. If you are in the mood for a gumbo or jambalaya, this is the place to go. They serve the best shrimp and portions are huge. During our last visit on a Wednesday evening, we were the only customers till the end of the meal at which time a lonely customer walked in. With such delicious food, this place should be packed.

this was the best restaurant i’ve been to in a very long time. From the phenomenal, kind and friendly service, to the fun and relaxing atmosphere— to the absolutely delicious food !!! If i could give it 6 stars , I would. Hands down best food in the Baltimore area

We went to this place on Father's Day, and it was very mediocre to me. It also seemed like we were segregated with all non colored people on the first floor and us and one other Black family on the 2nd floor until we were about to leave and then they put 1 non coloredfamily on the 2nd floor because the 1st floor was full. It was super inconvenient for us to eat at this restaurant and be on the 2nd floor because we had to go up steps and I had a stroller so thankfully my teenage nephews were able to come and carry it up and down for me. The service dragged a little, which was to be expected on Father's Day, so I gave them grace on that. The food left a lot to be desired. Lacking seasoning on certain things. I will note that the cornbread and greens were perfect, but the rest of the food I had I could've done without. I lived in Louisiana for 6 years, and there wasn't anything Creole about the food here.

Almost everything was 10/10 and I would fully recommend this spot for good food! Be prepared to spend more money than usual, but if we are basing everything off of what I have had, it was definitely worth it. Even though I have had jambalaya elsewhere, including in New Orleans, so far the jambalaya here is the best I have ever had. It was flavorful, abundant in quantity, well-seasoned, and had a good balance of meat, rice, and vegetables on the side. The baby back ribs were sure slow roasted because the meat was falling off the bones very easily, with a sufficient amount of ribs in some delicious sauce. There was also a good amount of roasted zucchini, squash, and carrots, so I was thoroughly satisfied. They have the ribs available in the mango chipotle sauce as well. I didn't have the cucumber salad, but I did have some of the Mom's Crab Cakes, which my friends ordered. They were not like traditional crab cakes, because the crab cakes had no filler at all. It was everything crab, which made it more worth it, which also meant that it was expensive because it was between $40 and $50 when we got it. Once again, a good amount of vegetables, and a good amount of mashed potatoes. I enjoyed it a lot as well, even if part of me wasn't really used to it. Once again, highly recommended! If I return here at any point, then I will, without a doubt, try their authentic gumbo and their Crawfish Fried Grits, which they were out of when we tried to order it today.

The food was excellent. Also the service was excellent. We were a part of four and Lindsey was our server. She promptly took our order and she checked constantly to make we didn't need anything. I will definitely recommend this restaurant.

Went here with some work friends on a Thursday. Seating was very easy. The food was absolutely amazing. I got the Gumbo and it was decadent! They blew me away with the spices, it wasn’t too hot, but was filled with flavor. Plenty leftover for the next day. We shared a bread pudding, which was phenomenal. Only thing I was upset about was not having gotten it all for myself! Will be going back! Love supporting a small business like this one.

Ethel's has to be the one of the best creole restaurants in Maryland hands down. I have never had such good creole food in my 30 years in Maryland. The gumbo, crab cake, shrimp boat, and jambalaya were all so distinctly delicious. The corn bread with scallion butter is to die for!! The scallion butter is such a mind blowing experience as it brightens up the savory corn bread. The balance of spice, seasoning, and savoriness was divine. The prices correspond with the quantity of seafood and portions that are given. The small quaintness of the restaurant made me feel like I was teleported outside of Maryland into a creole restaurant in Louisiana. A must try for anyone who thoroughly enjoys creole food.

Visited here for dinner with my family. Made a reservation and was seated right away and offered water and bread. Looked over the menu along with the specials and had trouble deciding what to try because everything seemed like a good option. Started our meals with lemon drops and they were so tasty we ordered another round. Ordered the half rack of ribs- tender and seasoned well Fried catfish- delicious, cooked perfectly and the cornbread and sauce were a great accompaniment Seafood Jambalaya-lots of shrimp and mussels Cornbread-melts in your mouth Collard greens-seasoned perfectly The restaurant is kind of small but has a great vibe. Also the staff is top notch! Definitely a great spot.

Ethel's was authentic New Orleans food. The place is decorated with guitars and plenty of kitsch. The gold walls and clean decor remind you of a New Orleans classy restaurant. The music in the atmosphere is top of the chain and will have you humming. We started off with some great French bread that was super hot out the oven. It was crunch on the outside and hot and fresh on the inside. Your choice or butter of olive oil. We chose the olive oil which was of a good quality. It could have had some herbs. They grow their own herbs. So that is easy to do. You could eat just the bread and be satisfied in your soul. As an appetizer we elected to do the Chipeppa. It is a stuffed pepper with roasted red bell pepper, onions, cheese, andouille sausage with a fire roasted pepper sauce. They serve the pepper inverted in a bowl. It was very delicious. I would get it again. Next up was the jambalaya. It was a wet jambalaya with tomato sauce in it. Almost like a Spanish rice. There are as many jambalyas as there are gumbo. This one has beautiful meaty jumbo shrimp. And the andouille again this time it was harder than the pepper. So it was a little tough to eat. The jambalaya was good but I would not order it again The red beans and rice was a rich dish. The beans themselves were well cooked. They tasted like some grandmother from NOLA had slowed simmered them all day. They were also loaded with you guessed it, andouille. I would have liked some good pickle meat or ham instead of the andouille. But they were disappeared because they were good. I would be happy to order it.

Almost everything was 10/10 and I would fully recommend this spot for good food! Be prepared to spend more money than usual, but if we are basing everything off of what I have had, it was definitely worth it. Even though I have had jambalaya elsewhere, including in New Orleans, so far the jambalaya here is the best I have ever had. It was flavorful, abundant in quantity, well-seasoned, and had a good balance of meat, rice, and vegetables on the side. The baby back ribs were sure slow roasted because the meat was falling off the bones very easily, with a sufficient amount of ribs in some delicious sauce. There was also a good amount of roasted zucchini, squash, and carrots, so I was thoroughly satisfied. They have the ribs available in the mango chipotle sauce as well. I didn't have the cucumber salad, but I did have some of the Mom's Crab Cakes, which my friends ordered. They were not like traditional crab cakes, because the crab cakes had no filler at all. It was everything crab, which made it more worth it, which also meant that it was expensive because it was between $40 and $50 when we got it. Once again, a good amount of vegetables, and a good amount of mashed potatoes. I enjoyed it a lot as well, even if part of me wasn't really used to it. Once again, highly recommended! If I return here at any point, then I will, without a doubt, try their authentic gumbo and their Crawfish Fried Grits, which they were out of when we tried to order it today.

Food was great and the staff were friendly. The fresh bread was so good. It's a bit pricey which is the reason for only 4 stars.

Service was great and they accommodated us on a walk in. The chicken was a little flavorless but not too bad. Jumbalaya was great and ribs were exquisite. The BBQ sauce was perfectly seasoned and sweet but the mash potatoes were just okay, maybe needed more salt. The cornbread was to die for!

FOOD: I had crab dip red beans and rice and crab dip So let's start with the crab dip very good but I hate that the spinach they put in it is not chopped but still good red beans and rice lacked flavor but portions was great jambalaya well I didn't eat it cause I was pissed cause I actually asked for gumbo but ION SERVICE: is the usual pretty decent AMBIANCE: I personally think it needs to be some brightness to it but it's works

I was part of a party of 5 and we were there for the dinner service. We sat upstairs and we were the only ones and we didn't mind! The restaurant is an older place but was charming with the lights outside and the colorful decor inside. Everyone enjoyed their food immensely. Most drinks were good, we had 1 that was a miss but they later ordered a sangria after that and all was well. Our waitress was very pleasant. The highlight of the evening was the strawberry mango bread pudding!!! DELICIOUS (bonus, it is served warm AND with a scoop of vanilla ice cream)

Chef Ed Bloom came and greeted us!! We said we'd make his place famous!! Anyhow, his food is amazing!!! Started with cucumber salad and cornbread! The honey garlic chive butter that goes with the cornbread is amazeballs!! Salad was standard fare. Also got a side of greens - delicious and well seasoned with no stems!! Along with their home made scotch bonnet hot sauce!! So yummy!! Husband ordered the creole seafood bost and I ordered the rockfish . We had already eaten too much but ate it all. The seafood was perfectly cooked and delicious in a tomatoes sauce base and the fish has crispy well seasoned skin! I wish there was better win selection and my husband wished for better beer selection but it was fine for what we're eating! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place if you something southern in your mouth!!!

Overall a 5 star experience! Small, cozy restaurant located in the "Village" at Mount Washington. Set between other shops and eateries which I've had the opportunity to eat at over the years, Ethels def stands out. Service was good, our waitress explained the specials in detail. I had the NOLA chicken with creole sauce over mashed potatoes and fresh veggies. The sauce was delightful, red peppers with a slight tang of vinegar and seasonings. My husband had the short ribs which were fall off the bone good.....but the real winner was the special my brother had which was the smoked Mac/cheese with pieces of brisket. It truly was the best mac/cheese I've ever had. The menu is not large but what they do have is done well. Many traditional dishes I'd like to try next time such as the gumbo and jambalaya.

This time around, I was very pleased with my experience at Ethel's GLOWS: - I didn't have a reservation, but was seated at the bar until a table was shortly ready. Although my friend was a few minutes late, the hostess seated me without an issue. - They have some daily specials, which sounded pretty good----a nice addition to the menu. -The shrimp boat is tasty and very light. I ate almost the entire dish and did not feel sluggish afterward. - The chef forgot to put crabmeat in my shrimp boat entree but easily rectified the situation which was greatly appreciated - They have unsweetened tea- which might only be a plus for me!---- but also hot tea and coffee to pair with dessert - We got the strawberry bread pudding for dessert which was very delicious. It seems like they rotate their desserts, so I hope they always have something just as good to offer. GROWS: -My friend enjoyed her Gumbo, but noted that flavors would be more potent if every ingredient was marinated together. You can tell that some ingredients are added to the base after. - The cornbread was not really notable. I loved the complimentary bread better and would just order another serving of that in the future. -The lunch menu seems to have more variety, including sandwiches and po' boys. It would be nice to have those options at dinner too.

Consistently perfect food. The special drink, STRONG, the prime rib, well the prime rib seemed to be missing the fat - the meat was oh so perfectly cooked. My daughter, 19, ordered the sea bass (sorry, I should have taken a picture!) and she was excited to pull the meat off the bone while simultaneously mmmm'ing and ahhhhh'ing. I couldn't wait to write this review. We just finished eating dinner and now it's time for dessert.

We had a lovely meal here on our first night in the area. The place reminded us on New Orleans and we opted for a lively table outside. Our server Brittany greeted us promptly. We started off with drinks- a Vieux Carre for hubbie and a Manhattan for me. Both were strong and tasty served in martini glasses. For entrees we had Manas crab cakes- which was essentially crab with no filler- and the sausage and shrimp jambalaya. Very good! Mamas "crab cakes" were unique and served in metal cups. The jambalaya had nice shrimp and flavorful andouille. A very good meal that we would highly recommend!

I visited Ethel's for the first time yesterday with 5 friends and for the most part, had a lovely dinner experience. Two people from the group frequent the restaurant and highly recommended the cornbread. Needless to say, I had an insane amount of cornbread, ciabatta bread, and mini crab cakes. Everything was top of the line. Once the entrees arrived, we sampled from each other's plate and literally everything I tasted was delicious - from the jambalaya, to the rockfish, also the collard greens were flavorful and melted in your mouth. I ordered Mom's crab cakes which was exactly as advertised, no filler. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly and I loved the remoulade sauce served alongside it. Now about the service. Service started off really great, fast and friendly until it was time to pay for the bill. Among 6 people, half of us had cash, whereas the other half of us was paying with a card. The waitress was visibly flustered and upset once we provided her with the payment. We were even kind enough to write the card numbers and amount due for the 3 cards we hard. Honestly, this was the only large disappointment with this being my first experience here, but I will definitely be back very soon, just with less people and and less payment methods next time.

I am new to creole food and the food was very good. Loved the spices! We sat downstairs, they have an upstairs dining room that must open when they're busier. We got the last table before having to wait to be seated. Food was great, service fast and the drinks were well-made. I would come back! I should point out the sodas are not complimentary refills. Somehow my friend had $14 in sodas. Kinda weird and when we asked, they pour Cocola from a can. I prefer fountain when dining out. But still, $14. +tax+gratuity. I didn't take off a star for this. It's a solid 4 star (not fine dining) experience.

I throw the word "authentic" around a lot in my reviews, but this time I mean it. Ethel's Creole Kitchen is LEGIT authentic Louisiana cuisine up here in the north east. Crazy I know. So, how could I tell? It's all in the roux, man. When it's that rich and that dark and can permeate an entire dish with such a small amount... that potency is simply unmatched. It's acute, bona fide flavor. Before we get into the food, let's start with the cocktails. Lots to choose from, including the New Orleans classic, the Sazerac (rye, absinthe, bitters, and a lemon twist). They have all the usual staples as well, like their Prohibition Perfect Manhattan, Seasonal Sangria, and Lemon Drop. For whatever reason, I was feeling something sweet, so I went with the Lemon Drop. It was, uh, very lemony. Sugar rim, lemon twist. Very pleasing to the eye. Simple yet elegant. If you're a fan of Sour Patch Kids, this is for you. As for the food - holy crap, everything was a home run. Started with the Chippepa (fire roasted red bell pepper stuffed with Andouille sausage, mozzarella, and peppers and onions). Very unique appetizer. Comes out looking like a giant Italian meatball. And it really is giant. This may be intended for one person, but it's great for splitting up two ways. Just slice that baby in half and you're good to go. For my main, I couldn't pass up on the gumbo. When I think of New Orleans cooking, that's the first dish that always comes to mind. And I even love that boxed gumbo by Zatarain's (as well as their jambalaya). You can choose your proteins - I went with chicken and Andouille, but you could sub shrimp in as well. Gumbo, of course, starts with the dark roux. And Ethel's hits the nail on the head. You get a wonderfully rich broth that explodes with flavor. The other standout has got to be the Creole Shrimp Boat. Not sure if many people order it here, but it's not something to be overlooked. You get sauteed shrimp, mussels, jumbo lump crab meat, and fish du jour simmered in fire roasted red bell pepper sauce, creole rice, and vegetables du jour. Speaking of vegetables "du jour," they are the same every day. Every day forever. It's squash and carrots. Perfectly fine, but if you frequent this place, don't expect anything different. Ever. That's what we got, and looking back through years of reviews and photos, that's what everyone else got as well. Wonderful experience overall. Clean, comforting dining room. Wood floors, wood table tops, wood stools at the counter. Polished look all around. Ethel's gives me that rare feeling about a restaurant... that feeling of... "Thank god you exist." Definitely don't feel that way about a lot of places. But being able to have a truly authentic creole dining experience in the northeastern part of the US... gosh, I just feel so fortunate. One day I may make it down to New Orleans to taste their fabled fare, but until then, Ethel's will fill that bayou-sized void.

An enjoyable experience. First-rate service from a friendly chef, fun decor, and a fabulous Andouille and Shrimp Gumbo. I was driving to DC from Boston and stopped because of the terrific name. It was worth the visit.

Really nice place. Cozy and warm ambience, impeccable service and warm atmosphere. I enjoyed the crab cakes (no fillers, all crab) and the fried jumbo oysters. Everything was great here!

Great food and service! Staff were very attentive and welcoming! Variety of items in the menu for all tastes.

Nice small venue in the Mt. Washington area. They have indoor and outdoor dining. Sat inside with a casual relaxed feel that had some nice 70s music playing through the speakers. Just a fair warning but could be a thing. Their appetizer portions can be a full meal! First I started with the crab dip. This crap dip can feed at least 5 people. It was full of crab in every bit and the sautéed spinach was just a nice touch and the toasted cheese bread was a nice touch to put the crab dip on. Salads were not your regular side portion salad. Caesar salad was very good but had to stop eating so I would spoil my main course. Main course was the Tuacca Rockfish. Fish was cooked perfectly coated with a nice blend of seasonings on the outside. The vegetables and rice were a nice side compliment to the fish. Very friendly and attentive service. good atmosphere and a nice chill spot. More menu items to come back and try.

This authentic creole kitchen is located in MT. Washington old town. Limited parking, all the shops are close to each other, cozy atmosphere, friendly service. We ordered 2 authentic gumbo, shrimp boat and one of their special on the day (16oz ribeye)... Everything was super delicious, steak was cooked just right, gumbo base was not overly salty like some other places with the perfect spiciness to it. Full bar, nice selection. Space is a bit tight, but they do have upstairs, and with old town buildings the characters compensated the spaciousness Do recommend!

The ambiance, food and service outstanding. Romy our waiter was outstanding and very attentive. The food and presentation were great. I had the shrimp creole bowl and my friend had jambalaya and gumbo. All outstanding. Will definitely come back. Visited from Virginia, Newport News.

I visited Ethel's Creole Cuisine, and the staff was so kind and accommodating. The ambiance was great. The food--oh, the food is soooo good! I'm a big foodie and love Creole food; everything on the menu was excellent.

Ethels gumbo was top tier! It was my go to spot for that and their jambalaya. The gumbo is not the same which makes me sad. It's spicy but lacks the flavor it usually had. Instead of slicing the chicken like they usually do, they just put a whole chicken breast on top. This is just wrong!

Ordered takeout from Ethel's when we were at a hotel in Baltimore. The one bad part about this meal was that it wasn't properly packed and the dishes leaked in the car on the way back to our hotel. Otherwise, everything was fantastic! The Toasted Apple Pecan Salad (greens, candied pecans, Granny Smith apple, cranberries, and blackberry vinaigrette) was absolute heaven! It was hard to choose entrees with so many mouth watering looking choices. We finally decided on two dishes to share: The NOLA Chicken (pan seared chicken with fire roasted red bell pepper sauce) with mashed potatoes, and veggies and the the Jambalaya The portions were huge and both dishes were fabulous! Looking forward to dining in on our next visit for some Creole goodness.

This is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. Strong drinks and great food. Collard greens, crab cake, cracked pineapple, all great choices. Space is a little small. Tables are tight and don't give much space , but even with that , I keep going back!!! Great music, positive environment, i Love this place!

This gumbo was so good I find it hard to put into words. It was authentic and tasted like the gumbo I had in NOLA. The portion was huge as were the shrimp! There was so much sausage and a generous scoop of rice to soak up the sauce. The cream of crab soup was perfectly spice and not too thick. They really were jumbo lump crab pieces in the soup, made me miss Maryland! The crab cakes were insanely large and no filler. What a great meal!

This cute & quaint restaurant is located in Mt Washington. I used street parking as that was the only parking I saw available. It's not very big so it gives an intimate vibe. They also have outdoor dining. I sat at the bar which gave me a direct view into the kitchen. The service was cool. No complaints. I went during the lunch hours. I'm used to Po' Boys being fried. So when it came grilled I was nervous. But, as I bit into the sandwich, it was good. The catfish was seasoned well. The lemon du jour was refreshing. I would definitely like to come back during the dinner hours so that I can taste more of the dishes that were not available when I went.

There's no reason for the food to be so good. I've been twice and tried 4 different dishes. Lol, mind your business! It's a very intimate space and the staff is very friendly.

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We've been regulars here since they started as Ethel and Ramone's many years ago. The food is always good and you can even order takeout and eat at home. Authentic Creole cuisine--the Seafood dishes are my favorites. Located in Mt. Washington village, which is charming and easy to reach in NW Baltimore City.

Ethel's Creole Kitchen was nice. Came on a Wednesday around 6 PM. Outdoor and indoor seating available. The staff was very pleasant. Ordered the rosé-rita & scallops. Both enjoyable. Also had cornbread which was great.

Let me start off with I love the vibe of the Mt. Washington area. Ethels fits right in. On this day it was cold and blustery, but if it had been warmer the outdoor seating would have been perfect. I started with the cream of crab soup. This was the most tasty part of my meal especially after I hit it with a splash of sherry. There was ample lump crab in every bit. I also had the crab dip. This came with crusty bread, and was very fresh, but lack the creamy cheesy consistency of most Maryland crab dips. It's not something I would order again. For my entrée I got the Creole Shrimp Boat. This dish had all of my favorites in it, lump crab, shrimp, mussels, fish du jour simmered in a fire roasted red pepper sauce on a bed of creole rice with the vegetable du jour. From the description it sounds like it would be incredibly flavorful. Well, it was beautifully presented but as far as the taste it was "meh". Nothing exciting happening here and in fact I was looking for the hot sauce to try to give this dish the flavor that was clearly absent. If your looking for bland this dish is for you. It's plenty of food and I ended up getting a take out container. I also got a side of collard greens. I love collard greens, but these were a little different then what I'm use to or expected. They tasted like they were cooked in a lot of vinegar which is fine if that's your thing. There was also a slight gravy like consistency from the essence of the greens. Although I wasn't a fan of these greens, someone else may fall in love with them. We were actually celebrating birthdays during our visit. Unlike many restaurants Ethel's does not do a complimentary dessert or anything special for birthdays. Suggestion Ethel's, a complementary birthday/anniversary dessert is a nice touch that is appreciated by customers and elevates the overall dining experience. You may want to consider offering something for birthdays/anniversary celebrations. Overall, Ethel's gets a grade of a "C".

Food and service was awesome . I enjoyed every minute of it. Looking forward to going again

Ambiance: casual; the dining room is well lit with old school music in the background. Food: They serve warm bread with olive oil, such a nice touch to warm up the bread. Appetizer: - 5 stars- Fried Oysters, large succulent oysters with nice breading and a delicious remoulade sauce. BBQ Ribs - 4 stars - tender and falling off the bones on a bed of mashed potatoes with a side of carrots. Creole Shrimp Boat - 5 stars- the seafood ( lump crab, mussels, shrimp and fish) was cooked perfectly and the sauce/ gravy had just the right amount of heat to remind you that it's creole cuisine without leaving heat on the back of your tongue. Drinks: Watermelon Mezcal Margarita - 5 stars - refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. Watermelon lemonade - 5 stars - refreshing Desserts: Chocolate silk pie - 4 stars chocolate pecan breadpudding - 4 stars

The vibes are immaculate as the kids would say. Service is great, food was delicious! It's a nice place to bring visitors because of the area it's in too, it's like a street with a few restaurants almost like a tiny NOLA setting.

I grew up around Louisiana seafood jambalaya's gumbos and especially red beans and rice this place is legit I highly recommend you try them out.

Amazing food and experience! Really tasty jambalaya, red beans and collard greens on point, and generally courteous service! We sat outside and it was not too hot (during summer) and had the opportunity to enjoy a calm evening! Thank you

Our first time at Ethel's and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The atmosphere was quaint, the food was incredibly flavorful, and the drinks packed a punch. We'll be back with family in toe! Would definitely recommend if you're a seafood or Cajun food lover. Starters: Lump Crab Dip Big Bites: Creole Shrimp Boat & Fettuccine Portobello Drinks: Krak'd Pineapple & Riesling Dessert: House special (forgot the exact name!)

The food is always consistent. Absolutely, delicious. The best Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya in town.

Three years later this place still packs a punch on taste and authentic creole food. Since my original post I've been coming here enjoying everything the menu has to offer and never been disappointed. In my opinion this restaurant never hits the mark on flavor freshness and quality of the food they dish out. (Pun intended) recently they have offered a salmon plate for the evening special and the huge portion of salmon was grilled to perfection, but still my go to is the chicken gumbo. The staff is nice as always, and the ambiance has a comfortable at home feeling.

The highest rating I've ever given. As good as any creole/cajun food I've had in New Orleans. Try every and anything.

Excellent food! We live nearby but have never been here, cannot believe we have been missing this place for so long! Tried their renowned seafood jambalaya and a whole-rack baby back ribs, both were very satisfactory. Seafood was very fresh and well-seasoned, the sauce in the jambalaya was excellent. The ribs were cooked so tender that the meat almost fell off the bones, I think the sauce can get better but hubby quite liked it. We also got some corn breads to go, and the herbed butter went really well with the warm (also not too sweet) bread. Service was pretty good, a bit slow, seems to be shorthanded that night. But the wait for food was not too long and the complimentary bread was warm, crunchy, and delicious. Overall, great experience, to be honest, I think their food is better than the creole food I had in New Orleans. Will definitely return for more!

Recommend! We stumbled upon this place because the original choice had a long wait. And, wow, we are grateful because we almost missed this unique gem. We had crab dip, a bottle of rose... I had the gumbo, and the roux was delicious. The rice perfect. My uncle had the jambalaya and loved it and my aunt the blackened salmon special, and all were satisfied. The spice level was perfect. We had chocolate silk pie, to boot. Yum yum!

It's been over ten years - so it's definitely time to say again that everything we've tried at Ethel's is still fantastic. The takeout portions are huge - I love having 2-3 portions worth of jambalaya from them! Protein is perfectly cooked, the flavor is unmatched, and we love the spices without over-saltiness.

This place is incredible. Every bite was memorable. Started with the potato latkes because it was the first night of Hanukkah. Then Moms crab cakes with an unconstructed creole touch. The short ribs were falling off the bone and so tender. Ended with bread pudding and chocolate silk pie - I will search this place out next time I'm in Baltimore.

Love it!!!! 10 out of 10. The ambiance, food and staff was amazing! Chicken & Shrimp JambalayaSeafood Gumbo

This place was an absolute gem. The outside patio was adorable, we sat on the porch and just had great vibes and great weather. The cocktail selection was well thought out and decent wine selection as well. The crab dip was not your typical crab dip honestly may be the best crab dip I've ever had. Shrimp boat and ribs were also to die for. Our server was attentive and quick, this experience was terrific I will be recommending to everyone I know.

I can't believe that I'm so late posting this review. THEY GET 10 STARS !!! The atmosphere was quaint and felt like a family, the server was AMAZING !!! I forgot her name, but she said that she had only been there for about 5-6 months and she seemed to be really happy. When I walked in, everybody waved, even the guys and chefs in the kitchen. The crab dip was sooo fresh, chicken AMAZING, I can't say enough. Everything was delightful. The Chocolate bread pudding was awesome too. Not too sweet. Decadent. I've been wanting to dine here for years, and I must say that it was truly worth the wait!!!

Delicious jambalaya. Was taken care of my two lovely ladies. One which was in training. Her trainer was a great mentor. Great place to visit the next time I make it to Baltimore. Small and quaint on the first level.