About - Citadel Creole Cuisine
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Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Small plates
- Wine
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
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It’s was good, the textures were what I wanted, the flavor wasn’t completely there but still good! The portions are more than enough, I definitely felt like it was well worth the price. I’ll be back.
I ordered oxtail with plantains, and for $27 I received only three small pieces of oxtail. That was very disappointing given the price, as I expected a more generous portion. Opening my plate and seeing so little meat was discouraging. The oxtail was also a bit too salty, and the pikliz lacked the bold flavor I was expecting. As someone born and raised in Haiti, this experience was truly disappointing.
I’ve tried dishes from every Haitian restaurant in the DMV (there aren’t that many), and this one is by far at the top of my list. I ordered fried goat, black rice, and a side of macaroni gratin. The goat was well-seasoned and tender. The black rice looked great and had a perfect texture, but the coconut milk overpowered the mushroom flavor. While the rice was still edible, it didn’t have the traditional taste I was expecting. The macaroni gratin, however, was five stars! They were generous with the portion size. The restaurant itself is spacious, making it an excellent spot for parties or large gatherings. My only issue is that the restaurant doesn’t serve griot, which is a shame since it’s Haiti's national dish.