Chef Smelly’s Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Chef Smelly’s, a Cajun/Creole, Soul Food, and Seafood restaurant located in Oakland, CA. This trendy and casual spot offers a wide range of dishes with vegan and vegetarian options. From loaded gumbo fries to blackened prawns, Chef Smelly’s menu boasts flavorful entrees like whole Dungeness crab with garlic noodles and crispy prawns. Sides like garlic noodles and mac and cheese complement the main dishes perfectly. Customers rave about the fantastic service and warm atmosphere provided by Chef Smelly and his team. Must-try items include the bone-in ribeye steak, oxtails, and deep fried hot honey chili chicken breast tenders. With a focus on quality, love, and expertise in every dish, Chef Smelly’s is a must-visit for those craving authentic Cajun and Creole flavors.

Appetizers

Special Creole Loaded Gumbo Fries

Chicken andouille sausage, prawns and dungeness crab.

$30.00

Creole Extravaganza Loaded Lobster

Angus beef, dungeness crab, prawns and fries.

$37.00

Creole Surf and Turf Loaded Lobster, Angus Beef and Dungeness Crab Fries

$30.00

Creole Loaded Lobster Dungeness Crab Fries

$25.00

Creole Dungeness Crab Fries

$20.00

Creole Lobster Fries

$20.00

Creole Crispy Sweet Chili Prawns

$15.00

Blackened and Crispy Prawns

$12.00

Whole Dungeness Crab, Prawns and Garlic Noodles

$65.00

Half Dungeness Crab, Garlic Noodles and Blackened Prawns

$35.00

J-12 Special

Crispy or blackened prawns over noodles.

$25.00

Crispy Prawns

Mac and cheese, garlic green beans.

$25.00

Blackened Prawns

Mac and cheese, garlic green beans.

$25.00

Creole Crispy Sweet Chili Prawns Over Noodles

$25.00

Creole Crispy Sweet Chili Prawns, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Green Beans

$25.00

Fried Red Snapper, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Green Beans

$22.00

Combo Fried Red Snapper and Prawns, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Green Beans

$30.00

Fried Catfish, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Green Beans

$22.00

Combo Fried Catfish and Prawns, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Green Beans

$30.00

Special Deep Fried Frog Legs, Mac and Cheese and Garlic Green Beans

$27.00

Special Surf and Turf 1/2 lb. Angus Beef and Prawn Burger

On a brioche bun and fries.

$20.00

Blackened Salmon, Garlic Mash Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

$24.00

Entrees

Sides

Garlic Noodles

$9.00

Mac and Cheese

$7.00

Garlic Mash Potatoes

$6.00

Garlic Green Beans

$6.00