Creole Restaurant in Dominick Street (Beside Cava)

Everyone has their off days but from what I experienced it was not about an off day more of like people not having a clue what they are doing with the cuisine, very inexperienced. You need to have experience with the culture to be able to cook their cuisine properly. My favourite restaurant so far is Cava, and no im not working there (wish I was though) imagine being able to conjure up something like that at a dinner party . Have to try Aniar next when can afford my next adventure, lol Restaurants beware I know what good food should taste like!

Might have to stop going to Cava if the food snobs are starting to frequent there. I don't want to be sitting next to some person spouting off about the 'exquisite texture' their Patatas Bravas while spitting wine into a bucket after they have sampled its 'bouqet'.

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

Lol at the cries of 'shill'!

Couldn't be that the food is just crap could it?

I've been, and I won't be back. Overpriced, and less tasty than a microwaveable meal for one from Tesco.

Had the jamalaya and ribs, both were disappointing, ribs especially so, how hard is it for a southern food place to do tender ribs? That should be the first thing they get right!

I have to disagree with whiterino on one thing though, Cava's used to be amazing but has let quality slip since they got a reputation. Seems a lot of restaurants in Galway are coasting on a decent reputation no longer earned.

The few exceptions in my opinion are Rouge and Oscars (now THAT's how you cook ribs!).

The evidence points to a case of shill-ery! Havent been to Creole as it doesnt appeal hugely to me but i know people who have gone and enjoyed it, not saying its not bad though just based on that. But the person in question only recommended the 2 places nextdoor, a blind man can see this.

Six of us went to Creole last week and ever one of us enjoyed or meal. We had the three courses with a mix of everthing from the menu. The steaks for me have been the best i have had i Galway so far. Frien had the Ribs and they were lovely, massive portion and tasty. I always go for the steak when heading out but am tempted to have ribs when i go back and i will be going back some time. The only downside i had and it wasn't to bad was the missysippi mud pie. It wasn't really missysippi mud pie more like a hot muffin, which was nice but if i had know would have got something different.

On a side note recently tried to eat in Blakes but it was full, so ended up in McSwiggins and this place has really gone backwards imo. Steak was overcooked and never a 9oz. Service was terrible on the night. Won't be going back there in a hurry.

whiterhino wrote: »

Everyone has their off days but from what I experienced it was not about an off day more of like people not having a clue what they are doing with the cuisine, very inexperienced. You need to have experience with the culture to be able to cook their cuisine properly. My favourite restaurant so far is Cava, and no im not working there (wish I was though) imagine being able to conjure up something like that at a dinner party . Have to try Aniar next when can afford my next adventure, lol Restaurants beware I know what good food should taste like!

so now you seem to be going from their "bad food" to them being very inexperienced both in the cuisine and their culture.

As opposed to Cava where they can throw up a bowl of fried spuds with sauce on them and an omelette and you think its FAB.


Not that there is anything wrong with Cava - its great, but so is Creole.

I think Creole may be a bit of competition for you yes/no?

Seaneh wrote: »

To be fair, as much circumstantial evidence as there is that waterrhino is a shill, there are a lot of people who have expressed similar opinions to me about creole.

A friend who I had dinner with last week was saying she was there the week before and she wouldn't be going back. Apparently the beef rib was dire and the sides were bland. She'd eat out on average 1 or two times a week and has a pretty good knowledge of food.

Several friends had who are chefs have said similar, the jambalaya was the only thing they thought was half decent, they all complained about the prok ribs being tough and dry.


When it opened I wanted to go but after the amount of negative reviews from friends who's opinion I'd trust I'm not push any more.

Was going to split the 22oz steak and a few sides with a mate as I love flank but now that that's gone, there's nothing that appeals to me.

seaneh, I'd say you should try it yourself first before making judgement. otherwise your opinion is only heresay.

Seems like on here is only people from these restaurants bigging thereselves off and slaging off others!:mad: Creole is lame full stop and I voiced my appreciation for the quality of food in Cava. There are many other good places, The Huntsman Inn gets my vote for best bistro in Galway. Is funny how the only people who say that Creole is great is the same, coincidence or what. Lol id rather go into somewhere where people care about the quality of the food rather than the couple of euro difference in the price.

Plus if you know anything about food tapas is shared so it actually works out cheaper if you do it right. WTF is a shill:eek:? If you think that paying for dog food is appropriate, then by all means eat in Creole:pac:. Or if your so worried bout a few euro difference go to McDonalds for yourself! Did you not read any other critics review of this restaurant clearly you must have.

I have a right to give an honest opinion and I was asked to recomend a decent option so I picked the safest one possible being Cava. There are many more too like The Pier in Barna, Oscar's and Rouge

whiterhino wrote: »

Seems like on here is only people from these restaurants bigging thereselves off and slaging off others!:mad: Creole is lame full stop and I voiced my appreciation for the quality of food in Cava. There are many other good places, The Huntsman Inn gets my vote for best bistro in Galway. Is funny how the only people who say that Creole is great is the same, coincidence or what. Lol id rather go into somewhere where people care about the quality of the food rather than the couple of euro difference in the price.

Plus if you know anything about food tapas is shared so it actually works out cheaper if you do it right. WTF is a shill:eek:? If you think that paying for dog food is appropriate, then by all means eat in Creole:pac:. Or if your so worried bout a few euro difference go to McDonalds for yourself! Did you not read any other critics review of this restaurant clearly you must have.

I have a right to give an honest opinion and I was asked to recomend a decent option so I picked the safest one possible being Cava. There are many more too like The Pier in Barna, Oscar's and Rouge

wither, most people know how to order at a tapas bar.

Just wondering if you went into Cava tomorrow and they were having an "off" day, would you slate them. If the style of food was lovely but may have been a bit too spicy for YOUR taste - would you slate them.

Your "hatred" of Creole seems way over the top -especially as you have only eaten there once. The people on here have usually eaten in places the post on MORE THAN ONCE especially if they don't like the place.

That's the difference.

Originally Posted by whiterhino
Seems like on here is only people from these restaurants bigging thereselves off and slaging off others!

I have a right to give an honest opinion and I was asked to recomend a decent option so I picked the safest one possible being Cava. There are many more too like The Pier in Barna, Oscar's and Rouge

Sponge Bob wrote: »

We might take you seriously had you posted a decent review of a restaurant you actually like ...instead of starting your boards career by slagging someone off anonymously.

In fairness to Whiterhino, if his initial post was one to write a rave review about a restaurant, I think the shout of SHILL would have been even louder!