Sassafras Creole Kitchen

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Sassafras Creole Kitchen

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Cajun-Creole soul food: smothered okra, fried catfish

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2501 Leon C Simon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122 Get directions

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"One staple of Creole cooking in New Orleans is Sassafras, co-owned by mother-and-son team Sandra Duckworth and Corey Duckworth since 2004. Over the years, Sassafras has become known for Creole soul food dishes like smothered okra, fried catfish and shrimp, and stuffed peppers, with Corey manning the kitchen as chef." - Patty Diez

https://www.eater.com/2020/7/22/21331567/creole-recipe-stuffed-bell-peppers-corey-duckworth

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Sassafras Creole Kitchen

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"The Creole okra with shrimp. My mother always made this special dish just for me. Ora Mae’s Okra Special from Sassafras." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2020/5/6/21249322/jack-ryan-star-wendell-pierce-culinary-tour-new-orleans-home-coronavirus-nola

Sassafras Creole Kitchen

Greg K.

Google

Solid good food. Ole' Treme Jambala Combo was fine. It was a little lite on the shrimp and sausage, and they were small pieces. The grilled catfish was excellent. Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs were flavorful, but not falling off the bones. Terry did an outstanding job as our server. Vegies, broccoli and green beans were both overdone.

Umeme J.

Google

I am a vegetarian and I really enjoyed my food! The service was excellent and the vibe in the restaurant was nice, relaxed, and chill. My friends love seafood and they said it was best meal they had the whole weekend we were in NOLA. Highly recommend you pay Sassafras a visit!

Kaylone M.

Google

Man this place is a diamond in the rough its off in a shopping center in the very last space and it does it no justice. It should be out in the front so everyone can see and experience such awesomeness! Absolutely wonderful place to visit.

Rose B.

Google

The food was good and the service was good. We had the large fried seafood platter. It had fish, oysters and shrimp served with fries, but you can sub the fries for something else for a small fee. The older lady uses a demeaning tone when she talks to people and can be a little snappy. Don't let this deter you because you don't have to deal with her if you don't want to. Lol. Ask for Deja. She's really sweet.

E C

Google

Ordered oyster and fish and gumbo. Got oyster and shrimp. Fried shrimp was alright , too much batter. Oyster was better. Gumbo was definitely not worth 6.50$ a cup. Barely any flavor. All in all food wasn't spectacular. Gumbo was a let down. My order was messed up, they forgot to give me the cup of gumbo I've ordered. It was nice of them to take the time to deliver it (was 5 minutes away).

Vman H.

Google

First visit for lunch was great. Appetizer was fried zuchinni...excellent. For my entre, I ordered the grilled catfish along with jambolaya. Portions are more than generous making the value great. Deliciously seasoned. Will be back because I want to try more items. Have rated a 5 star because the service was friendly and attentive along; the food delicious and the restaurant quite comfortable.

Chandler T. T.

Google

Dominique was our server and although we came in a few minutes before closing, she still greeted us with a smile and provided excellent service!! The food was amazing!! We had the fried catfish plate and the fried chicken platter!!

Renee P.

Google

Awesome friendly staff. Food was great and very reasonably priced compared to other places we've visited in NOLA. Definitely worth stopping here.