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Creative Cooking Restaurant

1835 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498
8603997872
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Ranked #3 of 28 restaurants in Westbrook
Price range: $12 - $23
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole, Contemporary
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Madison, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Funny that someone else mentioned the burnt bacon at Sunday brunch. It was so odd. Replenished 3 times while we were there, and burned each time. Maybe it's part of the Cajun cuisine? It wasn't just over cooked...it was wayyy charred. Anyway, the rest of he food was blah. It was fairly cheap so I guess that's why. Service was... More

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CT
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We visited twice within a one-month period. Food is saucy and good, with large portions. Owned and operated by the chef. Our second visit was on the afternoon/evening of the Kentucky Derby, and we sat in the lounge area to watch. The place was full, and it was lively but certainly not loud. We were allowed to go at our... More

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Hartford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

If you like authentic Cajun-Creole cuisine then look no further...especially in CT! The establishment is beautiful and comfortable. A great selection of wines and the drinks are fabulous. We had such a hard time choosing what to eat so we ate a bit of everything! We started with some Gumbo and the Crawfish Puff. Heaven! The lobster curry sauce inside... More

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Hartford,CT
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I have been going to Creative Cooking for at least 15 years, and it has become one of my favorite restaurants. Not only is the food outstanding (everything I have EVER had, has been delicious), but the decor is beautiful, and most importantly, the staff are wonderful! Great service! You feel as if you are in your home! Highly recommended!!!!!

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Middletown, Connecticut, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I found it strange that there were a couple of bad reviews of this establishment. The folks who wrote them obviously have McDonald's-grade palettes. The food at Creative Cooking is always fresh, served at the right temperature and is always very "creative". We have been dining at Creative Cooking for several years and never had a bad meal. Anyone interested... More

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East Hampton, CT
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

March 3, 2013 We were looking for a Sunday lunch buffet, Watersedge was so crowded that we decided to try another place. We were seated in the dining room, close to the buffet. Neither of us was thinking, we were tierd from the days events, and just agreed to the buffet. It was LOUSY... the shrimp were warm and soggy,... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Can't miss if you like New Orleans! Funky space and patio in the summer. They do a super Sunday Brunch - very eclectic

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Connecticut
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012 via mobile

Great food, atmosphere, and service. This may be my new favorite restaurant. My wife doesn't really like new Orleans food and didn't rally want to go there. But she ended up loving everything about this place.

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012 via mobile

Dirty carpets in the lounge area. Menus and tables were filthy Wine selection was horrible Food was awful. Even the bread sucked

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Westbrook, Connecticut
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

If you love New Orleans style food (po'boys, gumbo, jambalaya, cajun, blackened, to name a few), then Creative Cooking is for you. One of the few restaurants in Connecticut with cajun food, this owner/chef from India knows the cajun style. Couple that with the blues bands on weekends, and throw in some impromptu dancing, and you have a great night... More

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