Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar
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| MONDAY | : | 11:30AM | - | 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 11:30AM | - | 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 11:30AM | - | 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 11:30AM | - | 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 2:00AM |
| SATURDAY | : | 5:30PM | - | 2:00AM |
| SUNDAY | : | 2:00PM | - | 11:00PM |
Customer Reviews (87 reviews)
vince
on Yahoo Jan 18, 2010The food at stevies is overpriced and the service sucks. The bathroom stunk to. U would think the owner of that place would have enough class to put dividers in the mens room stall. Clean the restroom up a little too. Bad... (more)
CSMobileUser
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2009Its Really Great I enjoyed the food and entertainment.....I also took friends and fam On diffrent occasions they love it. (more)
sheketz
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2009Stevie's is lucky a rating is required...I never write reviews! Since I'm not a food critic I feel like "who am I to say what's good or bad" However my experience (or should I say my non experience) at Stevie's yesterday... (more)
rainbowland
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2009The Management is HORRIBLE! The owner actually make their servers pay for voids. What kind of management is that???? I would never support or return to this establishment! Avoid this place like the plague! Dirty... (more)
cellfish1
on Citysearch May 09, 2009i dont feel bad now...i went to stevies a month ago, the place was empty, few at the bar....ordered my usual, it was fine..had a nice time....in and out in a hour........NOW....went on a busy night, im not paying that... (more)
stjulia
on Citysearch May 08, 2009The place was cool-looking. The servers were pleasant, however, the food was so expensive and so horrible. The 2 entrees were sooooo salty. The shrimp was rubbery. Be careful if you have hypertension; you'll... (more)
DANIIBABII
on Citysearch May 07, 2009DONT ASK FOR ANYTHING TO DRINK, YOUR NOT GOING TO GET IT!...FOOD WAS ALRIGHT. WHO WANTS TO PAY $89 FOR 2 POUNDS OF SPLIT IN HALF KING CRAB LEGS? HECK GO TO TONYS ON THE PEAR IN REDONDO BEACH,CA AND PAY $44 DOLLARS FOR THE... (more)
director
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2009My singing group was asked to perform at the restaurant on a Sunday night. We were told that any of our guests would have to pay a cover charge and were expected to order dinner. When we got there, we were told that... (more)
blissme2
on Citysearch Apr 02, 2009I took my sister and 10 friends to Stevies last week 3/28/2009 for her birthday, it was awful. First off the waitress had an attitude, after 20 minutes I asked for a glass of water and a menu, she rolled her eyes and... (more)
Lori1983
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2009I've been to Stevie's on more then one occasion. Each time I had a blast. There is a cover charge now due to the bar and loitering around listening to the band, but it is given back once you order dinner. You just have to... (more)
bonniemgg
on Yahoo Jan 14, 2009I read some of the most recent reviews and decided to have my daughter's 30th birthday party there this month. Speaking to Tracy on the phone was a pleasent experience. She did not hide the $2.50 cake cutting fee and... (more)
C-Money
on Yahoo Jan 04, 2009Went there for a birthday dinner and didn't find out until after the bill arrived that we would be paying a cover charge of $7 plus cake service of $2.50 per person. What the....?! I can cut my own cake. We spent well over... (more)
mycoolpuppy
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2008I don't think this place even deserves one star. They charge a cover for eating....which is ridiculous especially if you're going w/a group of four or five people. ...in addition, the music is waaaaay too loud. The... (more)
monica81825
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2008I was reading all the reviews and when I got to the very end of the page I started to see negative comments in which everyone is entitiled to their opinion but, come on these ppl sound more like they were just mad that they... (more)
Janelle15
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008I love the food here! Everytime I go...the music is great and isn't over crowded. Fridays are crowded but sundays are great. (more)
beloved1
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2008I'm going to give this location an average rating. The food is excellent, but they have a business practice that I think is a bit unfair--and what really amounts to a total rip-off. I've been there several times and... (more)
Disappointed
on Yahoo Aug 07, 2008I have visited this establishment twice. The food was good both times , but the service was slow and the interaction with "Stevie" was horrible. The paint on the walls is peeling, the bathroom stalls are in disrepair,... (more)
Aqeel
on Yahoo Jun 02, 2008This place is horrible. I am an african american business owner and usually don't like to down other african american businesses. Let me start out with saying the food is ok. Service is also ok. Nothing exceptional... (more)
X3dolphins
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2008It was my friends 30th birthday and she wanted to go to Steve?s to celebrate. I went online to read the reviews about the restaurant. Many of which were not pleasant. To my surprise the place was nothing like what I read.... (more)
KA519
on Citysearch May 21, 2008I have been to Stevie's on two occasions now. The most recent was 5/16 for my bday. I read several of the reviews before deciding to return to Stevie's to celebrate. The reviews I read made me think twice but I decided to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 08, 2008My best friend and I have the same birthday, she suggested Stevie's for our annual girls night dinner. We got there around 8:30 or 9:00. we were seated right away and had our cocktails shortly after being seated. the... (more)
mmmmmmgoood
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2008OMG! I love this restaurant! I went this past weekend with some friends and we had the best time. The band played all night, we danced and even got on the stage and sang. I had the fried catfish with maccaroni and cheese... (more)
tocute4you
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2008I go to Stevies whenever Im in town and always have a great time, the food is excellent and the entertainment is the best. it does take awhile for the food to come out but its well worth the wait. I would suggest that if you... (more)
notthebusiness08
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2008I have to say I agree with the majority of people who state that this place is poor quality. You are better off going to the Johnny Rockets across the street. You will get better food and service. I will state 10 reasons... (more)
Manysmiles3
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2008My friends and I arrived at Stevies, after an hour and a half drive, with high expectations, only to leave HIGHLY disappointed. I have never been to a restaurant where they charge patrons to eat, we paid a $7 cover... (more)
lesbutts
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2008I have never been so insulted in my life. I was going to go to a jam session and have dinner. I read a few reviews first and was a little leary.So..I called....was going to particiapate in the jam session and was told by the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2008I arrived at 7pm. It was not crowded . waiter toke order. by 8pm still no food and more people was showing up and the Band was setting up to play. by 9pm still no food and the band started playing. finally by 9:30 pm I got my... (more)
lynn
on Yahoo Jan 23, 2008I arrived at 7pm. It was not crowded . waiter toke order. by 8pm still no food and more people was showing up and the Band was setting up to play. by 9pm still no food and the band started playing. finally by 9:30 pm I got my... (more)
lynnraphal
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2008I arrived at 7pm. It was not crowded . waiter toke order. by 8pm still no food and more people was showing up and the Band was setting up to play. by 9pm still no food and the band started playing. finally by 9:30 pm I got my... (more)
sarasmile71
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2008For the prices, I would have expected more than paper placemats and napkins. My husband and I love creole food with a passion, but were not impressed with Stevie's. It seems to do really well though so maybe it's just... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2008After driving around all evening trying to find a place to eat on the way back to my hotel, me and 2 coworkers randomly found Stevie's on our GPS restaurant search. (Roscoe's was our 1st choice, but it would have been out... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 17, 2008My first experience at Stevie's and I was LET DOWN. I stood at the door 8 minutes, before anyone even approached me. Then, when I was seated, the rest of my party joined me within 5 minutes. We sat there for 20 minutes and... (more)
prajadhipok
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2008First off, people should know that the food is great (not life changing great), but make sure you prepare yourself for a long night, oh and make sure you don't have a movie or play to go to right after. Dinner took... (more)
biggs1
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2008BAD REVIEWS JUST HATERS HATING ON STEVIE HE HAS GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE FOR OVER 20 YEARS YOU DONT LAST THAT LONG ON BAD SERVICE MOST OF THESE PEOPLE ARE JUST JEALOUS THE BROTHERS GOT IT GOING ON CHECK OUT STEVIES CREOLE... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2007I brought my aunt to Stevie's a couple of weeks ago. They charged us 10 bucks to listen to some singers that we couldn't even hear because the sound system was sooooo HORRIBLE. They seated us quickly but we never saw a... (more)
dgc1987
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2007Let me say that the food here is good and the waitresses are pretty, even if their service is so-so. But the real problem is the OWNER! We came for lunch and when we were ready to go, went to the valet. But after five... (more)
callonro
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2007I must share my experience at Stevie's. I was sadly disappointed. I went there to have dinner with a friend approx. 7:00 p.m on a Wednesday night. I was not aware of any entertainment before my arrival. I was asked if I... (more)
currentemployee
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2007I apoligize for all those who have had bad service at this restaurant. Please do not fully blame the staff. Place your anger towards the greedy owner, Stephen Perry, and his family. The reason why their prices are high... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 26, 2007I work for DOD and use to live in California. When I had an opportunity to return to Cali I made reservations at Stevies for 14 people on Sept 21, 2007. I had frequented Stevies several times prior to my relocation, I was... (more)
six1
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2007After reading other reviews of Stevies, I went to Stevies with a group of friends without very high expectations. The food was good and hot, served promptly (contrary to other reviews) and the portions were... (more)
superbadd
on Citysearch May 18, 2007Very good live band, the food was pretty good as well. Service was good, despite it taking a long time for the kitchen to prepare our meal. Unfortunately, we were not happy with the "cover charge" added to our bill,... (more)
sbe0101
on Citysearch Apr 28, 2007Several recent reviewers apparently had problems with the service at Stevie's, but that wasn't our experience at all. There were four of us, and we had reservations at 7:30 on Saturday night. The place was... (more)
flogrow
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2007i used to work as a waitress at Stevies. i want to acknowledge that many of you have had horrible service at stevies. i saw it. i was (sometimes) a part of it. i tried to stop it. im a great server, i tried my hardest, and ive... (more)
tjv
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2007AND HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT WHEN YOU GET THE BILL. THE ENTERTAINMENT WAS PRETTY GOOD THOUGH. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOURSELF A LOT OF TROUBLE, JUST GO FOR A DRINK AND CATCH A SHOW. (more)
beingreal
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2007My sisters and I were looking forward to visiting Stevie's place for the Oscar Party Night, after driving over 70 miles to get there. Instead, it became a very disappointing night. A number of unsatisfactory things... (more)
shaybug
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2007Stevie's is for a mature audience. I've been to Stevie's for several different occasions and have not been disappointed yet!!! I always make a reservation and arrive early to enjoy a drink in the bar while I'm waiting... (more)
jadew1924
on Yahoo Jan 24, 2007Great Music: I went to stevies for the great food and seen a great band there. I am a musician and I know great music. I dont remember the name of the band but I do remember the name of the lead singer, his name was Romeo... (more)
shawndra26
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2007I wanted to have a good time for my 25th Birthday, but Stevies was not the place to be. A third of the blame could be geared towards my party because some of them showed up an hour passed or reservation time. However, the... (more)
DIANA
on Yahoo Dec 28, 2006Great fun!!!!: The food is terrific and the band Yvette Cook and family are awesome... (more)
rob_sanjan35
on Yahoo Dec 25, 2006Overhyped food filled with Attitude: Complete waste of time, effort, and money. While the decor seems oddly fake but fun, the staff at the door are disorganized, rude, and unpleasant. The gentleman who seated us,... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>Stevie's--adorned with vintage posters of African-American legends in music, movies and sports--is packed with suburbanites starving for a cool place to kick it. Down-home cooking... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Dec 15, 2006The food is also over priced: The restaurant is too dark to eat; you can?t see your food well, and the service could be more professional. The food is also over priced. (more)
JEANNIE L
on Yahoo Dec 05, 2006interesting oh i would go again for sure: nice place i would go again bartender was very slow the place needs more up beat employees faster service for sure the band was half way good but them singers all were off tune... (more)
lufondu
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006I read the reviews prior to going and many weren't good, however, I went there with an open mind, because the couple of times I had been a long time ago weren't bad experiences. There were 10 expected in my party (my bro's... (more)
talljjparis
on Citysearch Oct 01, 2006(Allow me to premise by saying I've worked in F&B for 6 years managing food outlets for Fairmont and 3 other 5 star establishments.) Indeed I had to wait 60 minutes on my first visit-the reason being that I came in at 8pm... (more)
therealdiningdiva
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2006Attended a birthday party here one Saturday night. This place was packed. The live entertainmet was very good as well as the service and the catfish. Definitely worth a visit. To the last reviewer, the Crenshaw... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 08, 2006Don't go: I went to Stevies because someone told me the food was the bomb, well I went after work and wanted to order something to go that was a problem the hostess said go to the bar I went and the bartender must have took... (more)
godjesusemma
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2006To many restriction on menu, waitress the worst service, just trying to get in a Rap Video. Food is great, however with the prices and the service, I could have went to the Crenshaw location and order the same items to... (more)
Lavon
on Yahoo Jun 13, 2006Mixed but will break the tie: I had a horrible experience and I had a oustanding experience. The horrible experience was the service in regards to a birthday party. The excellent experience was just stopping in on a... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jun 01, 2006The Best Around: This resturant has the best food, service, and live entertainment I've ever witness in my life. I would recomend this resturant to everyone I know. (more)
just saying
on Yahoo Apr 24, 2006Not worth your time nor your money: Awful service, too many restriction on menu, Waitresses just wnat to be discover for Rap video!!!!!!!!!!!!!1Don't go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (more)
ericandnay
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2006Each time I have gone to Stevies, the food, service and entertainment has been excellent. (more)
lynniec
on Citysearch Apr 02, 2006Made phone reservations and still waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for a table. Finally sat down then waited 30 more minutes before a waitress appeared. The only reason she came was because the useless manager who had been... (more)
1funderburk1
on Citysearch Mar 19, 2006PLEASE DO NOT PATRONIZE STEVIES. TOTAL LACK OF CUSTOMERS CONCERNS.. (more)
lovlyeyes8878
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2005I am so surprised with this restaurant. The first time I went, which was a couple of years ago. The food was awesome and the service was pretty good. But the more and more I started to go to Stevie's the service started to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2005The food is excellent and depending on the night you go the entertainment is great. They are slow sometimes but when you get the food it will be worth the wait. The portions are huge and the environment is real chill. It... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2005Reservatins at 8:00 pm, seated at 9:30 pm, no waitress, no drinks, no food - menu provided at 10:15 p.m. and then told rice couldn't be substituted for grits. Many many African Americans arrived much later than my... (more)
timgaspar
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2005Contrary to the other reviews I read, I recently hosted my bday party there. The staff was friendly, the waitress was great and the food was awesome! Well worth it. (more)
Michelle
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2005Someone please take me back here!!: The band was crackin', drinks were bomb, food was delicious and well proportioned for the price. I would recommend this place to anyone who would like to get they drink on and they... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2005Went to Stevie's on Ventura for my son's 35th birthday. Had reservations, but when we got there they had to put together a table for us after waiting 15 minutes. Waited another 45 minutes before they decided who was the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2005I have ben to Stevie's 3 times, hoping that each time would get better. Management is rude and unprofessional. I wanted to reserve a party and Stevie himself was so rude I cancelled by reservation of 40 people. The food... (more)
dstern
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2005Great creole and southern cuisine. Lunch time is a good time to go if you are looking for a great local meal. The evening is social. Deserts, appetizers, entrees.... WoWsa! Good food.... (more)
cbradsr
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2005The food of course was delicious but the service was undoubtedly the worse I have ever received at any restaurant. I had to flag the waitress down to get water, I had to get the maitre d' to bring the bread, we had to wait... (more)
misspinkk
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2005Every time I have been to Stevie's I have had a great time, from the cocktails to the ambience. I've been there on special occasions like, Birthday and Mother's Day, and will be going there for my anniversary.... (more)
c_collins
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2005We all know the food is good but it's not that good when it's cold and comes along with bad service. I've been there a hand full of times, when there's music and when it's just a regular night. All the times I've went I was a... (more)
leilamh
on Citysearch May 08, 2005I went to Stevie's with friends who have been there before, and I read all the negative reviews before going. I must respond by saying - our waitress was friendly, and the manager personally walked me to the ladies'... (more)
u_no_uheartme
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2005i've been here plenty of times and noticed they have a high employment turnover rate. i now know why. who would want to work there? the managment is mean and disrespectful. instead of serving me, the paying customer,... (more)
eatthelions
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2005Went there for lunch with my wife. Had fried chicken which was quite good. Since it was lunch we were able to get the specials which were about much cheaper than the entrees which seemed very overpriced for the type of... (more)
kamim
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2005I had been eyeing this place for a while before my husband and I went in, as it looked great from the outside and I love Cajun food. Though it was empty, we were seated at an awkward table in the middle of a walkway. We asked... (more)
Sher
on Yahoo Feb 28, 2005Stevie's on the Strip Encino: The service is poor. The waitress never came back to the table to ask how the food was after we began eating. The food was marginal at best. I ordered a full slab or ribs and got a corn on the cob... (more)