Creola delivers a remarkable dining experience. Justin, our waiter, provided exceptional service with perfect timing and helpful suggestions. The ribeye was cooked to perfection--tender with ideal marbling and a flavorful crust. The salmon impressed with its crispy skin and moist flesh enhanced by a subtle citrus glaze. Highly recommended!

Modern restaurant with trendy atmosphere. I recommend making a reservation bc this place fills up f

This place has definitely improved markedly from last time I came. Excellent food, good service, fun lively atmosphere. I am glad I gave Creola a second chance, will be returning.

Best steak in town, excellent service, comfortable seating and ambiance. Highly recommend!

Man this place was just awesome! The entire place itself is just cool the old bar and wood work the neat ambiance and the amazing food. They have a totally unique menu of tasty stuff to try and everything was delicious. We were able to try their cheddar popovers with marinara and a Mac and cheese to start. Both were absolutely delicious! I got the Cajun jambalaya speghetti with a Cajun pork chop and again what a meal. It was totally unique perfectly spicy and flavorful. I've never had anything like it! Prices were pretty expensive but as a once in a while thing it's well worth the visit! Service was great and overall we had a great time.

Such a great spot for a cozy comfort foods. We ordered the steak, fish, popovers, meatloaf cupcakes, mac and cheese, corn, mashed potatoes, and the peach blackberry cobbler. Everything was super tasty. I especially loved the presentation of the meatloaf cupcakes. The mac and cheese was particularly good. Creamy, cheesy, and warm. Staff was friendly, and I would definitely return here!

We enjoyed dining outside and "people watching", although the inside area was quite attractive Food was good, ample and appropriately priced. Wait staff was friendly and accommodating

This place is amazing! I am gluten free and there are tons of options, including the appetizer dinner rolls that are gluten free and so delicious! The food was all amazing and they push it out quick. Plenty of indoor seating and there is an outdoor patio as well. Our service was incredible as well. Jose, our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and able to answer any questions we had.

I was looking for dinner spots in/around Ithaca on a Monday night, because a group of 4 of us were going to meet in town. There seem to be very few restaurants available in Ithaca for a nice dinner on a Monday night... but I'd heard good things about Creola. I made reservations (through Yelp), and we were set. Creola is a fairly new restaurant in town that focuses on steak and seafood options with a Cajun flair - and also happens to be the sister restaurant to Mix Kitchen & Bar. Similarly to Mix, the menu is creative and the drinks are deliciously crafted. While none of us in the dinner group ever really imbibe, we couldn't resist each getting an option from the drink menu. Myself? I enjoyed a refreshing "Dixie Queen", described as a combination of "Hendrix Gin, Charred Watermelon Juice, Mint, Lemon, Palm Sugar Syrup, and Soda." Our server was also gracious enough to help my mother (who is not the most decisive) figure out which cocktail selection she would enjoy the most. The decision was a Tequila Mockingbird, made with "Espolon Blanco, Chambord, Grand Mariner, Fresh Key Lime, and Fee Foam". As for the dinner itself, we each ordered different entree options. My "Mardi Grad Meatloaf Cupcakes" were a delightful combination o f some of my favorite ingredients. Described as "Fire Roasted Tomato Glaze, Truffled Duchess Potato, Trumpet Royale Mushrooms, Candied Baby Carrots, Creole Madeira Demi Glaze," all I can say is mmmm... potatoes and mushrooms. Of course, everything from the Chilean Sea Bass (my mother's selection) to the "Southern Charm Burger" (my bff's choice, described as "Griddled Angus Beef Patties, Cherrywood Bacon, Buttermilk Onion Ring, Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomato Jam, Dill Pickle Remoulade, Seeded Brioche served with French Fries") left us with our cravings appeased and tummies full. Not too full, of course, for dessert... 3 "Chicory Coffee Crème Brulee" selections and 1 of the "Mississippi Mud Pie Cheesecake" slices. Thumbs up all around for dessert. The only thing that would have improved the experience? Someone with a cart or something to get me back to my car. Seriously though, the ambiance is wonderful, service is attentive, and the menu is a great demonstration of a chef working to curate selections for a creative menu focused on quality product. TL;DR Great to have a place like this available in Ithaca - and bonus points for being open for dinner on Mondays! Will definitely visit again.