Joanne Dorazio-Thier
We were staying in Ithaca overnight and looking for a restaurant to have dinner at. We took a walk around the main town and came across Creola Southern Steakhouse. Our server Christopher was great. He was very attentive and professional. We ordered the Brisket burnt ends nacho skillet and the chicken and waffles. The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful. We would definitely come back if we were in town again.
… moreCarrie Natale
We stopped into Creola for drinks and dessert at the bar and had a fantastic experience. The banana pudding and pecan bread pudding were absolutely amazing. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Jay, our bartender, was excellent! We found him to be attentive, helpful, and genuinely friendly. He made us feel welcome right away. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a fun theme that ties everything together beautifully. I highly recommend giving this place a chance for anyone looking for a sweet treat and great service!
… moreMaria Arkel
I had dinner here three times while I was on my trip in Ithaca and all 3 times everything was just perfect. The atmosphere , indoor and outdoor, food and the service! I am so glad the other two places I had called before that had such a long waiting time to make a reservation – as it was Jul 4th – because thanks to this reason I called Creola and the hostess on the phone was such a sweetheart to let me reserve a table with a very short notice! And we never left the place! Our servers the all three nights were amazing (Katherine, Andrew and Christopher) and the girl at the reception , she’s so sweet and with a great sense of humour – can’t recall her name but she had violet hair and a beautiful dress. Can’t sing enough praises for the food , it was absolutely delicious with everything we ordered: the trout , the lamb , the calamari , the super fresh fish and the fabulous dessert. Both my husband and I are Italian born and raised there and actually this has been the best restaurant in the USA where we have been so far and we have lived here for 3 years, travelling to different states. Not only the food is cooked to perfection but the dishes are so innovative and mixing the tradition with innovation but with perfect technique. The hickory coffee crème brûlée was just breathtaking . Even the cocktails were perfect . The espresso, really similar to the authentic Italian coffee . The portions are very generous and the price is so worth it ! The servers are professional and very attentive but also super kind and friendly. We definitely felt like home. Overall, an amazing experience, thanks to all the staff at Creola!
… morePaul
A very pleasant dining experience at Creola. Superior cuisine, terrific service in a comfortable setting made for a great evening. Every dish from appetizer to desert exceeded expectations
… moreLeah
Coming from out of town and was looking for a delicious and unique spot to eat and Creola was the perfect place! The food was delicious, portions were perfect with sides that were shareable! Staff was amazing and honestly the best part of the experience. Our server Justin was extremely kind, tentative and helpful when we had questions about the menu. He took the experience to the next level and we will definitely come back again!
… moreD. Shaver
Hard one to rate since the service was great, the wait staff were really nice, fast and friendly. I had the rib eye with mac and cheese. Steak was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy but like others have mentioned, it was a bit salty but for me I liked it. I wasn’t wowed by it which would be expected for the price but it was good. Mac and cheese was good nothing special about it. My wife got the mac and cheese with smoked brisket. She was not happy. The brisket was very grizzly and hard to chew. The jalapenos over powered everything and it was dry. Overall it was very pricey without any wow factor and or anything that makes me want to come back again.
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The menu items in the photos include:
Tomahawk Pork Belly Chop
Barbecue Crispy Bao Buns
Cajun Parmesan Truffle Fries
Let me start off by saying everything was delicious.
The Bao Bun sliders make a perfect entree if you aren’t too hungry. The brisket melted in my mouth. It was so tender.
The Cajun Truffle Fries were crispy and flavorful – I highly recommend.
Despite not having Pork Belly, I tried a piece of the Tomahawk Chop and was surprised how flavorful and tender it was. Kind of fatty on some parts – but again, I’ve never had it before, so maybe it’s supposed to be.
Overall, if you’re looking for a unique dining experience while in Ithaca, stop into Creola Southern Steakhouse!
… moreevelyn richards
This was a delightful find we stumbled upon! Amazing food and the vibes were so romantic for Valentine’s Day! Thank you Chole for being the most amazing hostess to help accommodate our party! Thank you Andrew for giving us great local recommendations and being so personable! Fabulous experience overall!
… moreMichael Bruce
If you ever find yourself in Ithaca, NY, and you should go because it’s stunningly beautiful. And if you are a steak lover, you must go to Creola Southern Steakhouse. It’s a really beautiful restaurant and the steaks are cooked and seasoned to perfection. My steak at Creola Southern Steakhouse was one of the best steaks I’ve had in a really long time and I eat steaks more than a few times a year. Also, our waiter, Chris, was super friendly and attentive. He was a real gentleman and a pleasure to have as our server. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and about the cuts of meat. He also steered us well with our dessert. The Pecan Pie Bread Pudding was amazing. It really capped off a truly wonderful dinner.
… moreAshley Manera
What an amazing restaurant! We initially had reservations for another nearby restaurant but didn’t care for the vibe, menu, nor drinks. As soon as we walked into Creola we were welcomed by friendly, personable, attentive staff. The food was out of this world. The ambience was romantic. The music was not loud and was relaxing. Really enjoyable experience all around.
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