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Carmine's Creole Cafe

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818 W. Lancaster Ave. (Bryn Mawr Ave.) Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone:
610-520-9100
Fax:
520-9221
Website:
www.carminescafeonline.com
Cuisine:
Cajun, Creole
Neighborhood:
Bryn Mawr

Carmine's Creole Cafe Stats

Meals Served:

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Brunch:
    • Sunday

Reservations:

  • Suggested (Highly)

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • Jan. 1998

Good For:

  • People Watching
  • Singles
  • Special Occasions
  • Twentysomethings

Special Features:

  • Live Entertainment
  • Private Room Available
  • Takeout Available

Vibe / Atmosphere:

  • Theme Restaurant

Special Meals & Menus:

  • Late Night Menu
  • Prix Fixe Menu
  • Tasting Menu

Hours:

  • Tues: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Wed: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Thurs: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Fri: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Sat: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Sun: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
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19 Member Reviews for:
Carmine's Creole Cafe

  • 1-5 of 19

Reviewed by AndrewC4597 on 04/23/2009.
Member since April 2009, Total Reviews: 2 (Male, Bryn Mawr, PA)

Walking in and seeing the prices on the menu, I naively assumed that I would be served a quality meal. I ordered the Sea Scallops as an appetizer for $12. They were very large, but unfortunately were ruined by the heavy fried breading that overwhelmed the texture and flavor. Both the stuffed eggplant with crab and lobster and the blackened bass were disappointing. The fillet was pathetic in size, especially when you look at what you are paying.

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Reviewed by bille1323257 on 10/16/2008.
Member since December 2004, Total Reviews: 12 (Glenside, PA)

The original Havertown menu was great and service could be as well. After a fairly horrible event with the staff at the second location, we've not returned.

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Reviewed by elginn on 08/13/2008.
Member since March 2008, Total Reviews: 5 (Female, 20s, Merion Station, PA)

Went tonight and was pleasantly surprised. Had the crawfish spring rolls (definite thumbs up), duck, and soft shell crab. Duck was to DIE for, while crab was just ok. I guess Tuesdays are quieter than whenever everyone else on here goes because there were no noise issues. Service was impeccable, increasingly hard to find these days. Will be making a return visit. Is still BYO for the summer.

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Reviewed by HunyBadger on 07/05/2008.
Member since December 2004, Total Reviews: 4 (Newtown Square, PA)

I love this creole/cajun place. The food is consistently good and the new location is much better. My only gripe is that they are no longer a BYOB, which made a visit reasonable. To bad they didn't consider getting a license but keeping it BYOB as well. The best of both worlds...

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Reviewed by ThomasB8866 on 05/19/2008.
Member since November 2007, Total Reviews: 44 (60 and above, Lansdale, PA)

The food did not come up to expectations, especially considering the hefty price tag. While the gumbo was very tasty, the jambalaya was dry and pasty. I hope authentic creole food is better that what I was served there.

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