Sassafras Creole Kitchen

If you are looking for a place to get some good side items off the menu, this would be a place to consider. If you are looking for a place that takes their time to cook your meal (and I mean REALLY take their time), I would recommend them. It took us an hour and fifteen minutes to get our food. If looking for good customer service, run the other way. Here are a few highlights from our visit: When we came in, three different people came up to us at three different times asking us what we were there for. We kept telling them that we were waiting for a table and they kept disappearing to the back of the restaurant. Once we were finally seated it took about 15 minutes for someone to be close enough for us to wave them down to ask who our waiter or waitress was. Then it took another 15 minutes for us to get our fountain drinks. Once we ordered our food we were told that they were out of catfish and that we could just get the red fish as a substitute. It wasn't until he brought out our tickets that we found out the $6 price difference in the two fish. We were under the impression that a "substitute" would cost the same amount. The waiter's reply was, "You saw the menu." The gumbo that I personally ordered was a "bowl" size but it came with very little meat and rice in it. There were maybe four small shrimp and four thin slices of sausage. I asked for extra rice and was given a very small scoop of extra rice. I definitely would have went elsewhere had I not driven 30 minutes just to visit this place. The entrees were not worth the money, but the sides (the green beans and macaroni in particular) were good!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

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!!