Sharon's Creole Kitchen

Where do I start! I love Sharon’s! The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. The food pleases the soul. I have never been disappointed at Sharon’s. Deserts are amazing too. Moving out of state sucked knowing I couldn’t have Sharon’s as often as I used to. Sharon’s is number one across all restaurants and categories I have tried.

The waitress was very friendly and she took real good care of us. I ordered 2x2 chicken and catfish dinner, I had 2 pieces of friend chicken, and 2 catfish filets fried, braised cabbage with bell peppers and collard greens with smoked turkey 1 small corn bread muffin and I ordered 2 more small corn bread muffins. My friend from New Orleans Louisiana ordered oyster and shrimp poboy with fries and she said it was very good.

The food was sooo sooo delicious! We did the 2 piece chicken meal with fried okra and yams plus the tasty 4 sampler and as two people with a big appetite we ate literally everything. Everything had its own distinct and delicious flavor and we loved it all. The yams were like dessert - my goodness!!!!! The shrimp étouffée was literally spectacular. But the grand finale was the beignets. Sooo delicious!! Definitely would be a go to spot if we lived nearby. Top notch! 🙌🏻

Our experience here was subpar. It was 92 degrees inside and we were sweating the entire time. Then our food came out and the catfish was trash along with the greens and Mac n Cheese. No flavor whatsoever. It was really bland. They only offered to take 15% off of the meal when the picture attached is what was taken by the waiter. We also ordered the gumbo and that was salty. All in all this place isn’t worth the visit. Once you order that’s it. If you don’t like it then they don’t care.

I looked forward to trying the highly recommended Sharon's fried chicken and was unfortunately disappointed. I ordered the 3 piece with 2 breasts and 1 thigh with rice and brown gravy and maque choux. Morgan our server was pleasant and courteous. The atmosphere was comforting with the aroma of food Unfortunately my meal did not meet my anticipation. My 3 pieces of fried chicken was overly fried especially the thigh and majority of the breasts. The breast meat was hot but the skin was over cooked. The thigh skin tasted burnt, but again the meat was hot. Rice and gravy tasted very salty. Luckily I blended the gravy and rice to dissipate the saltiness. The highlight of my meal was the Maque Choux, very tasty. I told Morgan, I'll return to try some of the other dishes. Hopefully my next experience with Sharon's fried chicken will be better. I have a photo of my plate showing how dark my fried chicken was served. It did not represent the plate photos online.

I realize I am behind the times in noticing this restaurant, but Sharon's is an amazing addition to the food choices in Murrieta and even SW Riverside County at large. I have spent considerable time in the south and Sharon's comes through in every way. I especially loved the 4 different dishes of which the etouffee and Jambalaya were my favorites. The swamp fries were perfectly balanced on heat and flavors. The fried chicken was wonderful too. Now that the sweet potato fries come with sugar not salt so if you're looking for savory make sure you ask the order to be adjusted. Finally, the beignet's were possibly the best I have ever had. Not only will I come back, I may return just for dessert. Well done.