My boyfriend and I have been to the Creole Cafe 4 times now. It is one of our favorite places. I was never a big fan of Cajun/Creole food until we ate here. I've had the real thing in New Orleans and I must say this place is pretty authentic. Variety is definitely the spice of life at this establishment. There are really no simple dishes on the menu so meat-and-potato eaters beware. Pretty much everything is served/ smothered with some gumbo/jambalaya-like creation and highly seasoned as you would expect with Cajun cuisine. The number of appetizer selections is the most I've ever seen. Last night we tried fried alligator which was yummy. There is always a nice selection of daily appetizer/entree specials as well. I highly recommend the mashed sweet potatoes as a complement to any entree; they are truly decadent. One warning - make sure you clarify with the server how you'd like your meat done. I said Medium for the Filet Tenderloins au Poivre special I ordered (which by the way the brandy cream sauce it was served was delicious) and it came out more Medium Rare. Other than that, from the sweet garlicky butter they serve with the bread, to the dessert, the food here is delicious. The Creole Cafe is a rare find in South Jersey. Anyone who likes Creole/Cajun cuisine or has always wanted to try it should definitely make a reservation today.
Pros: variety of menu selections, authentic Cajun/Creole cuisine, rare find in South Jersey
Cons: meat preparation
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