K Contreras
Google
We were in the area on the 4th of July and decided to give this place a try around 11:00 am. The small parking lot was completely full, but we were able to find free street parking just around the corner. Despite the restaurant being busy, we were seated immediately which was a pleasant surprise.
The front-of-house team made a great first impression. The host was welcoming, and the young lady who walked us to our table was polite and upbeat. Our server, Terrance, was attentive and kind throughout our visit. Bonus points for the clean restrooms, and I appreciated that the sinks were outside of the toilet stalls which was a thoughtful touch for flow and cleanliness.
The coffee was delicious and arrived quickly. As for the food, I was really hoping for something that would take me back to my roots. Growing up on authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, I was excited but unfortunately, the flavors just didn’t deliver.
The fried green tomatoes were heavily coated in cornmeal and noticeably lacking in seasoning. The shrimp had the same batter and shared the same fate. They appeared to have seasoning but they tasted bland. The remoulade did add a bit of life to the dish, but overall, both items missed the mark. On a brighter note, the Creole crab purses were tasty.
We ordered the Mixed Beignets togo, but my husband couldn’t resist when they arrived so we ended up trying two before we even made it home. It came with 4 beignets, Classic, Chocolate, Lemon Curd, and a Seasonal Fruity Pebble beignet. The beignets were hands down the highlight of the meal. I was initially skeptical of the Fruity Pebble version, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. It was nostalgic and well executed.
The ambiance was pleasant and the space had a clean, modern feel. However, adding a little soft jazz or blues music would really help evoke that true New Orleans vibe.
With an 18% tip we spent a little over $80 for just the two of us.
Overall: This place has potential. The service and atmosphere are on point, and they clearly care about the guest experience. With just a few tweaks to the seasoning and soundtrack, they could turn a good visit into a truly great one. We’ll definitely give it another shot.