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Ethel's Creole Kitchen, Baltimore, MD

Ethel's Creole Kitchen

4.7 (59)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
1615 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Ethel's Creole Kitchen is a locally owned and operated restaurant specializing in upscale casual dining, fine cocktails, and good times! Our award winning Gumbo and Jambalaya are not to be missed, but the depth of our cuisine doesn't stop there. Chef Ed and Chef Nick are always cooking up seasonal specials and new flavors utilizing fresh seafood, cajun creole staples, smoked / grilled meats, and local products. We also offer a full bar with plenty of signature cocktails, fine wines, and great beers. In the spring, summer, and fall join us for candle lit open patio and outdoor dinning in addition to our regular cozy indoor seating. Great for date nights and family dinners!

A Few Signature Dishes and Drinks: Maryland Crabcakes, Pan Bronzed Rockfish, Crab Dip, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Sazerac, Vieux Carre, Shimp and Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese, Fried Crawfish Grits, Baby Back Ribs

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 664-2971
  • Website
    https://www.ethelscreolekitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ed Bloom & Chef Nick Creamer
  • Catering
    Our catering options range from as simple as carry out party trays to fully customized and catered events. Call and ask for Chef Nick to start planning your event today!
  • Private party facilities
    Ethel's Private room seats up to 30 people and can be booked by calling in and requesting a date. Customized menus, buffet, bar options, pre-fixe, and more. Ask for Chef Nick and create your experience!
  • Location
    1615 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest Baltimore
  • Cross street
    Sugrave Avenue, just over the Kelly Ave Bridge from Falls Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Mt. Washington Light Rail stop is a 1 minute walk away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 59 people are saying

Ethel's Creole Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Value

  • Baltimore

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ethel's Creole Kitchen delights with its "absolutely delicious" and "knock your socks off" dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its authentic Creole flavors, standout favorites include the spicy crawfish dip and Hot Cat Stack. The staff is "friendly and attentive," promising a memorable dining experience.

59 Reviews

  1. Darrell

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was me and my wife’s first time ever and we were both so excited for the ambience and atmosphere we also enjoyed the quality of the freshness of the food and we can’t wait to revisit to try more of the food. We highly recommend this place for anyone interested in fresh authentic Creole food.

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  2. Grace

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. Food was hot and the dessert was so good! I would certainly dine again.

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  3. can

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great and welcoming. Ordered the crab dip and was not a fan, it was more like crab soup. Not the consistency of crab dip at all. The honey chipotle salmon had pretty good flavor but the rice was bland. The Nola chicken was average, the mashed potatoes had no flavor but the sauce on the chicken had some flavor. Overall I wasn’t too impressed by the dishes. The wine we had was very good.

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  4. Brianna

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just so good. The bread, spicy crawfish dip, the stuffed pepper, ribs, veggies, catfish. Loved it all. The staff was very nice. the place is comfortable and warm. Drinks were good. Def coming back !

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  5. Tanya

    Baltimore24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Many great food and drink options, delicious flavors, friendly and attentive servers.

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  6. Claflin

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ed’s menu has expanded- we’ve been dining with chef Ed Bloom for almost 35 years. He has recently expanded the menu slightly and the addition of the Hot Cat Stack (catfish fillets) with spicy crawfish in a red pepper meunière was outstanding! If you live anywhere within 30 miles of Mt. Washington village on the city/county line, it’s a laid back dining experience not found anywhere else in central Maryland!

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  7. Kerrie VIP

    Baltimore71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. The spicy crawfish dip is enough for a whole meal and it is absolutely knock your socks off delicious. Pair that with a couple of Sazerac‘s and you have the best Saturday night. Do not miss this place.

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  8. Char

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes; always! We love this place. Food is absolutely delicious and fantastic customer service too.

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  9. Braggal

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really delicious!!! I would definitely recommend eating here and I will be back. The staff was very friendly..even the chef

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  10. Stephen

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'd forgotten how much I loved the menu here. Always great food and a great atmosphere.

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FAQs

Ethel's Creole Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 664-2971.

Ethel's Creole Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Ethel's Creole Kitchen

1615 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sugrave Avenue, just over the Kelly Ave Bridge from Falls Road
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest Baltimore
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Mt. Washington Light Rail stop is a 1 minute walk away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ed Bloom & Chef Nick Creamer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ethelscreolekitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (410) 664-2971
  • Catering
    Our catering options range from as simple as carry out party trays to fully customized and catered events. Call and ask for Chef Nick to start planning your event today!
  • Private party facilities
    Ethel's Private room seats up to 30 people and can be booked by calling in and requesting a date. Customized menus, buffet, bar options, pre-fixe, and more. Ask for Chef Nick and create your experience!
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