Historical April 1978 restaurant review. Original menu, prices, hours and opinions are preserved, not current business information.
“La Cuisine Creole” reflects the atmosphere of its birthplace – New Orleans – which is cosmopolitan in its nature, by blending the characteristics of American, French, Spanish, Italian, West Indian, and Mexican cooking. Bobby Suberi and Barbara Walters have made this unique food taste available in St. Louis at their restaurant, Bobby’s Creole at 6318 Delmar.
Bobby and Barbara give a lot of personal attention to their business. Not only do they participate of the savory Creole dishes, but each week they make a trip to New Orleans to purchase fresh seafood, produce, and spices to ensure their customers authenticity.
Dinners are served after 5:00 p.m. The menu offers a variety of popular Creole foods. The most popular is possibly Shrimp Creole ($3.95) which is shrimp simmered in a spicy tomato sauce and served over rice. Chicken Jambalaya ($3.25), a dish consisting of chicken, pork, ham, Creole sausage, vegetables, and rice takes a close second. Other Creole specialties include Seafood File Cumbo ($2.95), Redfish Court Bouillon ($3.95) and a thick soup called Shrimp and Crab Okra Gumbo ($2.95).
Seafood dishes are also featured on the dinner menu. A fresh whole flounder ($4.75) broiled with butter and lemon is offered along with Trout Amandine ($5.25) and Fried Catfish ($3.75). Red Beans and Rice ($2.50), a favorite Creole delicacy rounds out the dinner entrees. All dinners are served with either rice or potbtoes and French bread with butter. A dinner special is featured every night.
The appetizer selection has the usual Shrimp Cocktail ($1.75) but new interest is added with Shrimp Remoulade ($1.75) and Oyster Bienville ($2.85).
A Chef Salad ($2.50) and a Shrimp Salad ($2.10) are featured for the large appetite or for a dinner selection. Homemade potato salad ($.55) and a tossed green salad ($.70) can be purchased as an accent to dinner. Dressings are Blue Cheese and celery, seed.
Bobby’s Creole has recently obtained their liquor license so a complete selection of cocktails or wines are now available to complement the meal. Cafe au lait, a New Orleans favorite, is recommended.
Desserts consist of Bread Pudding, a fruit cup and a dessert du jour.
Luncheon is served from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday. Po’ Boys served hot or cold on french bread is the luncheon specialty. There are nine varieties including turkey and cheese ($1.95), roast beef ($1.95), crab cake ($2.75) and meatless ($1.95) which has provolone and swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato on it. Half sandwiches can be bought at a lower price.
Entrees consist of some repeats of the dinner menu at luncheon prices but a New Orleans hamburger ($1.35), fried shrimp or oyster platter with french fries ($3.50) and a fish chowder ($1.95) gives diversion to the luncheon crowd. Crab salad ($2.10) is also obtainable.
Bobby’s Creole is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Hours are from 11:00 – 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
The atmosphere is reminiscent of New Orleans. Tables on a platform edged with black wrought [word damaged in source] lend [word unclear in source] air of the French Quarter. Fish ‘nets and scenes of New Orleans cover the walls. An old boat decorates the front window.
Bobby’s Creole is the only restaurant of its type in St. Louis and this writer encourages a visit to feast upon Cajun cuisine and capture the atmosphere of the country. ‘
Originally published in The Paper, April 1978.
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Archival transcription note: The printed “participate of,” “Cumbo,” “potbtoes” and damaged wrought-iron description are retained or marked for review.
Original source: SD_Times1978_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
