I enjoyed this place so much I went for lunch two days in a row while in town. I went with the cup of gumbo with shrimp and jalapeño cornbread, second day I got an extra side of rice. It was so delicious! Try it. The flavors are fantastic! Give it a try read more

Gumbo House - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Chicken Gumbo Cup was nasty - very blend and muddy ..... The catfish was. Sandwiched, I thought it was pieces catfish ... the place was let down I don't see how it got 4 star ratings read more

Gumbo House - Gumbo Chicken Gumbo Cup Fried Catfish Dinner - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Traditionally, Cajun-style dishes are known for being flavorful and well-seasoned, with an emphasis on depth and balance in the spices-- but unfortunately my dishes weren't up to par. The angel hair pasta was overly sauced and lacked spices-- borderline noodle soup. The crab cakes and shrimp po'boy missed the mark as well; the crab cake and po'boy were dry and underseasoned. The gumbo tasted bland and once again--under seasoned... where was the robust and balanced flavors? As for the mojito, it's disappointing when a drink you're looking forward to comes out too sweet and diluted, especially for a cocktail that's normally refreshing and balanced. Quality just didn't match the price across the board. Gave some stars because service was friendly and fast, relaxed ambiance with the live music! read more

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I honestly wasn't expecting some INSANE Gumbo experience when I came here but sadly I was still let down. I like the interior of the place and the service was pretty good it's just the food wasn't a hit at all. Tried a few things and some were ok and some were just not good. Ordered the Crab cakes and Jambalaya both were bad. The Crab cakes felt like those frozen crab cake patties you get from the grocery store and the Jambalaya wasn't even a rice dish, it was some form of soup. I've never in all my years seen Jambalaya as a soup. The Wings were pretty good and the Catfish wasn't terrible but nothing special. The actual Gumbo was decent but everything felt under seasoned which was the man problem. I don't think I would come back read more

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Omg everything is delicious! Cute decor, friendly quick service! We'll definitely be back!!! read more

Gumbo House - Triple the Taste so good. This is called Taste of the South - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Not sure what kind of food this is it certainly not Cajun. Maybe Chinese Cajun Combo, ordered the jambalaya. There was plenty of meat but it did not really taste Cajun. Will pass on this restaurant next time. ‍ read more

We heard some good things about Gumbo House and had a friend playing music there, so we got a group of friends together to give them a go! While I'm not big on several Cajun foods, I was still looking forward to it! The space is quite large and it appears it's been updated from some reviews saying there were only a few tables up front. We ended up with several tables pushed together off to the west side of the kitchen, right in front of our friends playing! Difficult spot to socialize but that was perfectly okay! The temperature in the restaurant was uncomfortably hot... and that's saying a lot from someone who is almost always cold. Some of the prices were a bit hefty on alcohol, which was unfortunate as well. While it was mentioned after giving me our checks, nowhere did I see on the menu or anywhere else that gratuity was going to be added to the check. Our server made a killing off of 5 couples! Along with that, they've jumped on the credit card fee bandwagon. Disappointed with both of those. As for the food, everyone enjoyed it. Several mentioned how amazing the cornbread was! Everything from jambalaya, bisque, ribs, pasta, fried okra and calamari are what I remember seeing everyone enjoy. Overall pretty good. I'd like to see more business for them, they have a great thing going and a nice space. read more

I went to an event where the catering was from this place and I have a bowl of jambalaya. First, there was a bone not visible when I had the bite. I managed to take it out from my mouth quickly. Second bite was okay and the third bite, a second bone was stuck in my throat. It was very hard to take it out and I was choking. I was in a ski place in a mountain. An ambulance would take a long time to get there. Luckily for me, I was with some friends but when I told the guy from this restaurant, he wouldn't even care. He just said, oh, you had 2 bones, Not even an apology. I won't recommend this place. read more

Service was friendly. Ambiance was nice...but the food isn't what it used to be. Maybe now because it's a bigger venue? Or the cost of everything required cutting back on quality and quantity? ‍. I remember when this place was at the pink house - the shrimp po'boy was overflowing with blackened shrimp. Now, maybe 5 small shrimps in a full sandwich - a bite is mostly bread. The halibut po'boy (the nights special) was a thin sliver of a filet that was over cooked and dry. And the gumbo had a layer of grease on top. Seriously let down knowing how good this place was before and during the pandemic. I hoping it was an "off" night. read more

Gumbo House - Crawdad Special! :) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great food with a family friendly atmosphere. Service was excellent and didn't have a wait at rush hour.

Best gumbo ever! This gumbo has tons of sausage and chicken and shrimp; they do not hold back on the meat. Husband had the red beans and rice and loved it too. We also ordered fried okra and the portion was HUGE. The downtown location is really pretty and spacious. Gustavo was our waiter and he was very sweet and professional. They also had the most delicious bread pudding. We can't wait to come back. read more

Gumbo House - Fried Okra - Small, gumbo, red beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The food was incredible, and the service was friendly. We tried the jambalaya and shrimp sandwich, and both were delicious. I highly recommend them! read more

Service was quick and friendly. Food is most definitely NOT Cajun!! You can only taste the roux in the gumbo, no other spices. So bland to the point we had to douse the soup in hot sauce and any spices we could get. 20$ for fried okra? Hersheys syrup for the tiniest beignets which were also expensive. Very ridiculous price point considering long how mid range the food is. Ambiance is great but the food is not anywhere near worth the price. Don't waste your time. read more

We got Take-Out. Crazy good Gumbo and Red Beans and Rice. Big flavor and quality ingredients. We also ordered Shrimp Remoulade - shrimp was good but they forgot to put the sauce in the bag so check your order before you leave. read more

This is a Galveston must do. The gumbo is a dark rue but tasty if you get the big bowl bring a friend I think it is way too much. They also have a full menu an it is crowded for breakfast. Enjoy read more

The food was amazing! One of our party was actually born and raised in New Orleans and he said this is as good as it gets! The service was great, family run. Highly recommend. read more

I walked by this restaurant and thought I'd give it a try. We were seated immediately. The waiter was friendly and attentive. Kitchen sink gumbo bowl ($15.99): the gumbo was tasty in flavor but it wasn't as hot (temperature wise) as I was anticipating when it came out. A good amount of seafood/meat. Good for sharing with 1 person. Crab cakes ($16.99) - The crab cakes were big in size but it wasn't amazing. Jalapeño corn bread ($2.49) - The corn bread wasn't spicy and complemented the gumbo; however, there wasn't anything soo special about it. Bread pudding ($9.99) - contains raisins and pears, sweet but not overwhelming..tasty but not a must try. read more

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Trivia: What is the tasty green veggie (abelmoschus esculentus), with white seeds, in the gumbo, that looks like jalapeño slices? Great service! Friendly and helpful. Attentive without being overbearing. Beer available. Limited selection, but good variety. The Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice meal is a great introduction to the fare. It comes with French style bread that I ONLY ever get at places with Jambalaya or Gumbo. It's soft and tasty and delicious. The type of bread you just can't NOT eat. Ambiance: Awkwardly, the restaurant is huge but they only sat people in the front part. This was problematic for two reasons: 1. Close quarters to the tables with screaming kids. I am not a parent and I have the utmost respect for parents. Tough, TOUGH job. 2. The draft. The door that says, "Go to the next one" was slightly cracked bringing an unpleasant and cold draft through the front of the restaurant. I know it is hard to appease everyone. Some like it hot, some like it cold, some like (fill in the blank). I guess I wish a hostess would ask, "Would prefer a breeze of chilly air or a pleasantly warm and toasty atmosphere?" Notables: Don't feel like you have to eat all the meal. They will bring separate containers and a bag for you to carry them in. Cleanliness: bathrooms were well stocked and clean. Final thoughts: filling and tasty food with an atmosphere that will certainly improve when the place fills up with conversations and laughter. read more

Gumbo House - Cool painting - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This is my GO-TO spot during my layovers here in Anchorage! I ordered the shrimp gumbo with a side of cornbread and had it delivered to my hotel. Gumbo House NEVER disappoints!! This is some good comfort food for those times when you just need a taste of goodness. read more

Food was good, staff was friendly, and ambience was nice. We went right at opening so had the place to ourselves. Jalapeño cornbread was my favorite. PoBoy bread was super soft and had a good ratio of sauce. read more

Gumbo House - Fried Catfish PoBoy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Good was amazing & service was great I recommend this place ! I ordered shrimp & Oyster sandwich and my friend order calamari sandwich. read more

Gumbo House - Shrimp & Oyster & calamari sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

If you are downtown and all the other places are packed, this isn't a bad option. I'm writing this review a couple of months after I was here, but I took notes. To start, the house lemonade was great it had nice hints of ginger throughout the drink and was very refreshing. The calamari remoulade was ok. Came out hot and fresh with bread on the side, but that's about it without the remoulade the calamari was leaving a lot to be desired The Crab Cakes were probably the most disappointing thing that was ordered besides the price the flavor wasn't really there. Also, the Crab Cakes were so dry, so thank goodness it came with its own remoulade sauce, which has carried two appetizers so far Now to the main course, the Crayfish Etoufee. First of all, it was ok. It had a nice tomato flavor, but I had a little bits of bay leafs that I would have to pick out. Like most dishes at this place, it was just ok. Overall, the restaurant had a nice vibe to it, only if the food could've been better. read more

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Omg, so much food. Located close to the hospitality center after our NCL cruise. We went for lunch and didn't need to eat dinner. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Anchorage. Food was fresh and tasty. Service was excellent and the owner Gustavo is a gem, 2! Our server was very attentive and super friendly. Such a welcoming family environment with awesome food! Highly recommend to anyone that wants to enjoy great fried okra and the best po'boys in the state! We look forward to returning on a regular basis. read more

As a former chef from Bourbon St., I was genuinely impressed. The food was authentic and exactly the kind of comfort meal I didn't realize I needed on this trip. Finding it in Alaska was a great surprise and the perfect way to end our vacation. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Great warm food in anchorage, in downtown next to everything. Gumbo, crab cakes and the Po boy were all very good. Fast service and loved the live music. read more

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Amazing food with speedy service. The live music on Saturdays always makes dinner that much more fun. I love their Arnold Palmers, and I definitely recommend the angel hair pasta. read more

Gumbo House - Angel Hair Pasta with an Arnold Palmer - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Best Jambalaya and fluffy japelno corn bread! Gustavo excellent bartender! They Ppay live jazz around 6 and great vibes!

Amazing customer service! Great people working here. Will continually recommend! Great ambiance and environment!

The last couple times I was up in Anchorage I've been thinking about the Gumbo House and finally gave it a try. I went with the Kitchen Sink Gumbo with chicken, oysters, shrimp, and sausage. The flavor of the gumbo was great, though I could have used a little more spice. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the chicken. It very mushy and the shrimp were over cooked. But the oysters and sausage were perfect. The Po-boy was great! Good bread, the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would certainly have one again. The service here was great as well. Though I didn't completely love my experience, it does have potential and I would be willing to try the Gumbo House again. read more

Gumbo House - Kitchen Sink Gumbo Bowl - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We dine here after our cruise ship docked.. We ordered the catfish poboy, gumbo, & jambalaya - all were flavorless. I couldn't taste any spice or seasonings. The catfish was all bread no fish.. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch while in town visiting. The place was moderately busy and we were seated quickly. It's well-decorated in the style of New Orleans. They seemed to be a little short handed, so service was a little slow and lost at times. Servers stopped by our table twice with food for other people. Our server was friendly enough, but there was clearly some service confusion. That didn't bother us, and we rolled with it. Ordered a cup of the crawfish gumbo, calamari, and corn bread. The calamari appears to be "formed" calamari, which appears made from real calamari formed into sticks. Not what we expected, but we went with it. The breading was light and crispy, but the "stick" form of calamari didn't work for us. Having said that, we're in a remote area of the country getting calamari so we can give them some slack. Not sure how easy it is to get fresh calamari up here. The crawfish gumbo was decent, with a little heat, but a little underwhelming in the end. Again, getting gumbo in Alaska is still a treat. The real treat for us was the jalapeño cornbread. That made the meal worth the stop. read more

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The ribs were plentiful and smothered in BBQ sauce that was out of this world. My only complaint is that sauce is sticky and nothing to clean up with but napkins. So a little disposable wet wipe of some sort would have been nice. Those ribs, with the slaw, was a heavenly meal! read more

My husband & I were starving after a long day so we split a bucket of their Kitchen Sink Gumbo. So good!! Filled with flavor. We could barely finish it. But my dear husband was determined Service good have been better. They weren't very busy at all at 3 pm but the waitress wasn't paying much attention to any of the 3 tables with patrons. Lost 1 star because of her. A modern, casual type ambiance. read more

Always a great choice for real Cajun cuisine. The poboys are fried, seasoned and sauced perfectly, the gumbo never fails! Jambalaya is always delicious and the bread pudding is the best in town. No matter how busy they are, my order is taken and filled in a timely manner. The staff is friendly and take good care of the customers. The new location is very roomy and comfortable, plenty of seating. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The food here was delicious!! We had jambalaya, blackened catfish, gumbo (the Kitchen sink), with a side of jalapeno cornbread. The food was served quickly and was hot and tasty!! There was also live music that evening, which was fun! We will DEFINITELY go back again if we are in Anchorage!!!! read more

I love this place! I'm not sure what has changed but the gumbo the last couple of times wasn't great. It was pretty watery and tasted almost burnt. I like their shrimp po boys, wish there was more sauce. Also the crab cakes are super yummy! I would like to give their gumbo another chance because I used to love it and it's what I order every time. read more

I kind of don't know! So many things wrong gumbo was awful the Roux tastes burnt, the okra was crunchy and it was just weird. red beans taste like out of a can with ketchup Catfish has no real flavor. I will say the jalapeño corn bread was the best part of the whole meal. The bread pudding I haven't tried yet but I'm conflicted on it but I'll try. Very dissatisfied overall. read more

Kitchen Sink Gumbo - yummmmmm! An excellent downtown Anchorage restaurant that seems to be blooming after their recent move to a much better location. read more

Gumbo House - Kitchen Sink Gumbo and jalapeño cornbread - both done very tastefully!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Ordered via the Yelp app about 40 minutes before closing. Ordered a full blackened shrimp po-boy with potato salad, small kitchen sink gumbo, bowl of red beans and rice. Oh. My. Gosh. This place was so good. Amazing. We loved it. Po-boy: definitely the best I've had in a while. Absolutely FULL of shrimp. Potato salad: better than my mamas. In fact, may have edged into slap ya mama territory. Definitely beat your aunties. Red beans and rice: absolutely better than mine, and mine are pretty freaking good. Gumbo: omg this was slap ya mama good. Like look her dead in the eye and smack her for not feeding you something like this. Overall, Gumbo House was a win for us tonight and I'm full and happy. read more

Gumbo House - Left to right: Kitchen Sink Gumbo, Shrimp Po'Boy, Red Beans and Rice, Potato Salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska