“While Sacramento is about an eight-hour flight from the Caribbean islands, the flavors, sounds and vibe at Celestin's can transport you there within minutes. So the next time someone asks you where to find the best gumbo in town, maybe you'll be able to point them in the right direction.”
Inside the City

“Celestin's bar, the Voodou Lounge, offers up a range of tropical cocktails, the best of them being the mojito. Using four simple ingredients, sugar, lime, rum and mint, the lounge's bartenders manage to create one of the best drinks in town. Light and refreshing, sweet and minty, the mojito never fails to please.”
Inside the City

“Best Hidden Treasure”
Sacramento News & Review Best of Sacramento 2007

“Best way to fast-track the make-out: SANGRIA”
Sacramento News & Review Best of Sacramento 2007

“Celestin's combines a warm atmosphere, great service and most of all a great bowl of gumbo on a cold winters night. There's always enough to bring home and eat before a roaring fire the next night.”
Yahoo Reviews

“I like going to Celestin's during Happy Hour (4-7pm during the week) because of the choice of appetizers they have and their prices. A cup of chicken gumbo, the sweet fries, and the flatbread are the best! You can have all that and a glass of wine for about 11 bucks (if your hungry).”
City Search Reviews

“The Celestin's menu contains five words that make the .2 percent of the population that are vegan jump with joy “all vegetarian entrees are vegan.” Even more important, there are three such entrees and all are distinctive and delicious.”
Sacramento News & Review

“Since our recipes are mainly family recipes, it's my job to make sure they're being done properly.”
Colin Celestin-Sacramento Magazine

“The layout here is classic;L-shaped, lacquered bar on one side, a clutch of tall tables and chairs on the other, each occupied by a small group of people enjoying a mid-evening mojito in the company of friends. The atmosphere is extrememly chill, and the deep-red hue of the walls adds to the intimate, almost secretive, aura.”
The Sacramento Bee

“Celestin's is more than good food and drink. It's an inviting atmosphere of bright colors and original Caribbean art.”
California Heartland

“Best Re-do or Move”
Sacramento Magazines 2002 Readers Choice Dining Awards