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TL;DR: Between the mediocre food and dreadful service, Gumbo Shop isn't worth your tourist dollars. Go almost anywhere else. We initially had dinner plans for elsewhere, but plans changed and we had to pivot. How bad could Gumbo Shop be? As it turns out, we could have eaten just about anywhere else in the French Quarter and had better food and better service. The waitress started off nice enough. She rattled off the daily specials, and my dining companions and I immediately perked up when she mentioned a gumbo "flight." We enthusiastically interrupted her with multiple "YES!" responses to make it very clear we wanted it. Apparently that still wasn't enough confirmation, because our drinks arrived, then our appetizer salads, and eventually we had to ask what happened to the gumbo flight. Her response: "Oh, did you want that?" Our table had bread plates and butter, but no bread. We observed that other tables had bread, so we asked, and only then did the waitress bring us bread. However, the bread wasn't worth the wait: just an untoasted po'boy roll with no filling, flavor, or effort. We had all ordered the Complete Creole Dinner fixed-price menu. The two others chose the combination platter with shrimp creole, red beans and rice, and jambalaya, but the plates were plunked down without explanation or description. The shrimp creole was overwhelmingly tomato-heavy, the red beans were fine, and the jambalaya was forgettable. I ordered the crawfish étouffée, which was another one of the fixed-price menu options. The plates themselves arrived piping hot, but the food was only lukewarm, which strongly suggested the dishes had been microwaved before serving. Side dishes were also forgotten until we asked about them when we were nearly finished with our main courses. At this point, the gumbo flight finally appeared. There must be giant vats of gumbo in the kitchen, so there is no excuse for such a long delay to ladle out a few small cups. Again, the waitress didn't identify the gumbos when she plunked them down, and sadly, they weren't worth the wait. The chicken-andouille gumbo tasted overly salty and slightly burnt, while the seafood gumbo had a pungent quality that screamed "not fresh." It's pretty unforgivable for a restaurant called Gumbo Shop to serve such disappointing gumbo. Then came dessert. Two people at the table received bread pudding, but mine never arrived. When I finally flagged down the waitress to ask about it, she told me that I didn't get dessert because I hadn't ordered the fixed-price menu. Gaslight much? I reminded her that the crawfish étouffée was one of the options on the fixed price menu, and only then did the light bulb go on. We all witnessed the waitress writing down our orders, and there was no shortage of wait staff. We counted at least eight people going back and forth that night. How did we end up with this dumpster fire of an experience?
First visit in New Orleans we wanted to make sure we tried some of the local cuisine and what other place to start than the Gumbo Shop. The place is great with options to eat al fresco in the patio or indoors benefiting from the AC. The decor was nostalgic and we were warmly greeted by Lynn, our server. After explaining the daily specials and helping us with some of her recommendations we opted for the daily specials, Red Fish St Peter which came with a crab cake and shrimp in garlic butter white wine sauce with a side of turnip greens. And I opted for the gumbo trio, duck and andouille, seafood okra and chicken with andouille sausage. The food was exceptional, service was good and this place is definitely worthwhile.
Service was outstanding at the Gumbo Shop. Of course I ordered the seafood gumbo. The roux was excellent. Chocolate brown and tasty. I was disappointed with the seafood part of the gumbo. it consisted of tiny shrimp. I expected more from the Gumbo Shop. I remember having gumbo in New Orleans with nice size shrimp, oysters, crawfish and crab legs extending outward with sausage as well. They did not even have file powder either. I could not believe it. The jambalaya was pretty good and the french bread was a nice accompaniment for the gumbo. The Hurricane was tasty but a little small especially by Louisiana standards. They did seat and serve us close to the closing hour which is commendable. I actually love to cook and make better "seafood gumbo" and jambalaya - Paul Prudhomme style.
On my tour list for years, not much can be said other than, excellent. And the people, just want you to have a good time, thank you so much, Chris!!!! The streets are under construction right now, so can be a little harder to find since I was last in the city, but they open and it's good! So much history and I was glad to come here with a guide who knew about he building, art on the walls (a national treasure and all original) and showed us the actual old kitchen with the wood burning hearth that was never put out at the time. Nice! Try all the gumbo, my fav was the seafood and okra. I like that texture and how stewed down it was. Also, the hot sauce, while not hot to my taste, so much flavor! There's gumbo everywhere--but this is must try to compare with the others, and this is a win!
My first time trying Gumbo! I walked in here around opening time in a weekday and snagged a great table in the courtyard. I was excited to try gumbo, so the server offered the sampler which included seafood, chicken and duck gumbos. I also wanted to try the crawfish étouffée, so I ordered a sample of that as well. Quick and kind service brought out my order quickly and I couldn't wait to dig in. I love soup so I knew gumbo would be amazing, and honestly it blew me away. The depths of flavors were incredible. My favorites were the duck gumbo, which was a special this week, and the crawfish étouffée, if I were to just order one dish, I would go back for that crawfish. Each dish was unique and bursting with flavor. I also loved the seafood gumbo, I could taste the fresh seafood broth used in the recipe and I am inspired to recreate it in the future! I recommended this spot to everyone I was traveling with. I love gumbo!
We walked past the gumbo shop a couple times and knew we had to try it. The restaurant was bustling on a Saturday evening. My favorite part about the place is that this is the best place to get a taste of the New Orleans cuisine. They have all the classics and that too in smaller portion options. We got to try a few different things. Service was great, also the drinks looked amazing. It was my first time trying gumbo and shrimp creole. I liked them both. The shrimp Gumbo has strong flavors, comes with some rice mixed in to balance out the flavor. The creole is very tomato based, flavorful but less than the gumbo.
This was the first place we ate at upon arriving to New Orleans - French Quarters. We came the week before the finally Mardi Gras event, but it wasn't as crazy thankfully so we were able to be seated immediately. We got a table for two in the outdoor indoor area. This place like most of Nola was very vintage. The prices were GREAT and portions were even BETTER! The food was solid, but after eating at a ton of other places on French Quarters I'd say this isn't at the top of my list for quality. It's a good start in your food adventures for NOLA. We ordered the "Complete Creole Dinner" it came with one appetizer, Creole Combination Platter entree, and dessert! It was $36.99 for all of the below. I got the: Chicken Andouille Gumbo 11/10 Shrimp creole 7/10 Jambalaya 7/10 Red beans and Rice 7/10 Warm bread pudding with whiskey sauce 5/10 Praline Sundae 8/10 Drink: Strawberry Lemonade icy 8/10 (something hard in my drink towards the end though)
I stopped in here for a quick snack on a Saturday around 5:00. I'd been doing some day drinking and needed some substance before I headed back to my hotel for a quick nap before heading out on the town that evening. I was seated right away. I ordered a bowl of Chicken Gumbo and an Abita Amber. Everything came out quickly. My gumbo was served piping hot. It was served with bread. I added some hot sauce to. It tasted amazing and hit the spot. It was just what I needed. Service was great! I was in and out of here pretty quickly. I'd definitely return when in New Orleans.
Great New Orleans/French Quarter vibes in this place. Love sitting in the courtyard area. The server we had was one of the best we have ever encountered in New Orleans. She let us taste a few of the sauces to help decide which dishes we were going to order. The food was outstanding! Lots of options for proteins and sauces to match them with, and the ones we had were all delicious!
Went into the gumbo Shop on my last day in NOLA for a light late lunch. Indy light because I was stuffed with beignets still from an earlier cafe du monde visit. This place was packed and there was about a 10 minute wait roughly. Once spots cleared up we were seated at a 2 top by the fireplace. Very very very busy atmosphere today. The staff was friendly and our waiter was top notch and recommended several items that were delicious he said. We settle on a bowl of chicken gumbo each and a beer each. The gumbo arrived hot and fresh and full of delicious flavor and tons of sausage and chicken. And also a decent amount of rice. There was delicious crusty bread that accompanied the gumbo and was great for dunking. The Gumbo shop was a delightful New Orleans gem and epitomized what New Orleans is all about. Old cultural buildings and delicious food. Not to mention a ton of jazz in the Jackson square outside. Gumbo Shop was truly a delightful experience. Cool old time decor and an old time feel. And delicious food as well.
Upon learning that they were voted to have the "best gumbo" in NOLA, I'm a little bit disappointed with myself for having ordered something else BESIDES gumbo. Yes, I've been told numerous times that their creole combination was worth trying and a must order. But that's not what they were voted best for...so I'll just have to stop by again before I fly back out. I really like the old world vibes here. The patio area looks and feels very European. Inside, I felt ported back to a bygone era and just sitting there lets me experience a part of history. Service was quite friendly and very straightforward. Food and drinks came very quickly (I also did visit at a relatively slow period). As much as the dish was recommended, I really didn't think much of the creole combo. It felt simple for what NOLA is known for. It didn't excite like what would be expected of creole/cajun flavors. If anything, it was leaning towards the boring side. Too bad I had a few others things to get done that day or I would have ordered a few more items to properly gauge their food and flavors. Until next time, thank you and see you again soon!
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One of our Lyft drivers recommended this restaurant so we knew we had to have dinner here! It's such a cool space . They have indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside since it was raining on and off the night were there (first week of May). Our waiter was so nice and helpful. I enjoyed the chicken andouille gumbo, my fiancé has the seafood okra gumbo and we split the creole combination platter. Everything was delicious! read more
1 month ago
TL;DR: Between the mediocre food and dreadful service, Gumbo Shop isn't worth your tourist dollars. Go almost anywhere else. We initially had dinner plans for elsewhere, but plans changed and we had to pivot. How bad could Gumbo Shop be? As it turns out, we could have eaten just about anywhere else in the French Quarter and had better food and better service. The waitress started off nice enough. She rattled off the daily specials, and my dining companions and I immediately perked up when she mentioned a gumbo "flight." We enthusiastically interrupted her with multiple "YES!" responses to make it very clear we wanted it. Apparently that still wasn't enough confirmation, because our drinks arrived, then our appetizer salads, and eventually we had to ask what happened to the gumbo flight. Her response: "Oh, did you want that?" Our table had bread plates and butter, but no bread. We observed that other tables had bread, so we asked, and only then did the waitress bring us bread. However, the bread wasn't worth the wait: just an untoasted po'boy roll with no filling, flavor, or effort. We had all ordered the Complete Creole Dinner fixed-price menu. The two others chose the combination platter with shrimp creole, red beans and rice, and jambalaya, but the plates were plunked down without explanation or description. The shrimp creole was overwhelmingly tomato-heavy, the red beans were fine, and the jambalaya was forgettable. I ordered the crawfish étouffée, which was another one of the fixed-price menu options. The plates themselves arrived piping hot, but the food was only lukewarm, which strongly suggested the dishes had been microwaved before serving. Side dishes were also forgotten until we asked about them when we were nearly finished with our main courses. At this point, the gumbo flight finally appeared. There must be giant vats of gumbo in the kitchen, so there is no excuse for such a long delay to ladle out a few small cups. Again, the waitress didn't identify the gumbos when she plunked them down, and sadly, they weren't worth the wait. The chicken-andouille gumbo tasted overly salty and slightly burnt, while the seafood gumbo had a pungent quality that screamed "not fresh." It's pretty unforgivable for a restaurant called Gumbo Shop to serve such disappointing gumbo. Then came dessert. Two people at the table received bread pudding, but mine never arrived. When I finally flagged down the waitress to ask about it, she told me that I didn't get dessert because I hadn't ordered the fixed-price menu. Gaslight much? I reminded her that the crawfish étouffée was one of the options on the fixed price menu, and only then did the light bulb go on. We all witnessed the waitress writing down our orders, and there was no shortage of wait staff. We counted at least eight people going back and forth that night. How did we end up with this dumpster fire of an experience? read more
1 month ago
First visit in New Orleans we wanted to make sure we tried some of the local cuisine and what other place to start than the Gumbo Shop. The place is great with options to eat al fresco in the patio or indoors benefiting from the AC. The decor was nostalgic and we were warmly greeted by Lynn, our server. After explaining the daily specials and helping us with some of her recommendations we opted for the daily specials, Red Fish St Peter which came with a crab cake and shrimp in garlic butter white wine sauce with a side of turnip greens. And I opted for the gumbo trio, duck and andouille, seafood okra and chicken with andouille sausage. The food was exceptional, service was good and this place is definitely worthwhile. read more
Service was outstanding at the Gumbo Shop. Of course I ordered the seafood gumbo. The roux was excellent. Chocolate brown and tasty. I was disappointed with the seafood part of the gumbo. it consisted of tiny shrimp. I expected more from the Gumbo Shop. I remember having gumbo in New Orleans with nice size shrimp, oysters, crawfish and crab legs extending outward with sausage as well. They did not even have file powder either. I could not believe it. The jambalaya was pretty good and the french bread was a nice accompaniment for the gumbo. The Hurricane was tasty but a little small especially by Louisiana standards. They did seat and serve us close to the closing hour which is commendable. I actually love to cook and make better "seafood gumbo" and jambalaya - Paul Prudhomme style. read more
On my tour list for years, not much can be said other than, excellent. And the people, just want you to have a good time, thank you so much, Chris!!!! The streets are under construction right now, so can be a little harder to find since I was last in the city, but they open and it's good! So much history and I was glad to come here with a guide who knew about he building, art on the walls (a national treasure and all original) and showed us the actual old kitchen with the wood burning hearth that was never put out at the time. Nice! Try all the gumbo, my fav was the seafood and okra. I like that texture and how stewed down it was. Also, the hot sauce, while not hot to my taste, so much flavor! There's gumbo everywhere--but this is must try to compare with the others, and this is a win! read more
My first time trying Gumbo! I walked in here around opening time in a weekday and snagged a great table in the courtyard. I was excited to try gumbo, so the server offered the sampler which included seafood, chicken and duck gumbos. I also wanted to try the crawfish étouffée, so I ordered a sample of that as well. Quick and kind service brought out my order quickly and I couldn't wait to dig in. I love soup so I knew gumbo would be amazing, and honestly it blew me away. The depths of flavors were incredible. My favorites were the duck gumbo, which was a special this week, and the crawfish étouffée, if I were to just order one dish, I would go back for that crawfish. Each dish was unique and bursting with flavor. I also loved the seafood gumbo, I could taste the fresh seafood broth used in the recipe and I am inspired to recreate it in the future! I recommended this spot to everyone I was traveling with. I love gumbo! read more
We walked past the gumbo shop a couple times and knew we had to try it. The restaurant was bustling on a Saturday evening. My favorite part about the place is that this is the best place to get a taste of the New Orleans cuisine. They have all the classics and that too in smaller portion options. We got to try a few different things. Service was great, also the drinks looked amazing. It was my first time trying gumbo and shrimp creole. I liked them both. The shrimp Gumbo has strong flavors, comes with some rice mixed in to balance out the flavor. The creole is very tomato based, flavorful but less than the gumbo. read more
This was the first place we ate at upon arriving to New Orleans - French Quarters. We came the week before the finally Mardi Gras event, but it wasn't as crazy thankfully so we were able to be seated immediately. We got a table for two in the outdoor indoor area. This place like most of Nola was very vintage. The prices were GREAT and portions were even BETTER! The food was solid, but after eating at a ton of other places on French Quarters I'd say this isn't at the top of my list for quality. It's a good start in your food adventures for NOLA. We ordered the "Complete Creole Dinner" it came with one appetizer, Creole Combination Platter entree, and dessert! It was $36.99 for all of the below. I got the: Chicken Andouille Gumbo 11/10 Shrimp creole 7/10 Jambalaya 7/10 Red beans and Rice 7/10 Warm bread pudding with whiskey sauce 5/10 Praline Sundae 8/10 Drink: Strawberry Lemonade icy 8/10 (something hard in my drink towards the end though) read more
2 months ago
Another stellar experience! It's iconic for a reason. Boudin, ettoufee, and Cajun sampler. Still a hit after all these years! read more
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6 months ago
I stopped in here for a quick snack on a Saturday around 5:00. I'd been doing some day drinking and needed some substance before I headed back to my hotel for a quick nap before heading out on the town that evening. I was seated right away. I ordered a bowl of Chicken Gumbo and an Abita Amber. Everything came out quickly. My gumbo was served piping hot. It was served with bread. I added some hot sauce to. It tasted amazing and hit the spot. It was just what I needed. Service was great! I was in and out of here pretty quickly. I'd definitely return when in New Orleans. read more
Great New Orleans/French Quarter vibes in this place. Love sitting in the courtyard area. The server we had was one of the best we have ever encountered in New Orleans. She let us taste a few of the sauces to help decide which dishes we were going to order. The food was outstanding! Lots of options for proteins and sauces to match them with, and the ones we had were all delicious! read more
Went into the gumbo Shop on my last day in NOLA for a light late lunch. Indy light because I was stuffed with beignets still from an earlier cafe du monde visit. This place was packed and there was about a 10 minute wait roughly. Once spots cleared up we were seated at a 2 top by the fireplace. Very very very busy atmosphere today. The staff was friendly and our waiter was top notch and recommended several items that were delicious he said. We settle on a bowl of chicken gumbo each and a beer each. The gumbo arrived hot and fresh and full of delicious flavor and tons of sausage and chicken. And also a decent amount of rice. There was delicious crusty bread that accompanied the gumbo and was great for dunking. The Gumbo shop was a delightful New Orleans gem and epitomized what New Orleans is all about. Old cultural buildings and delicious food. Not to mention a ton of jazz in the Jackson square outside. Gumbo Shop was truly a delightful experience. Cool old time decor and an old time feel. And delicious food as well. read more
4 months ago
The seafood gumbo here is pretty good. I decided to get the bowl, because I wasn't all that hungry. At the end I was like this is pretty decent, I should have gotten the bowl. I had plenty of shrimp no crab really. Overall gumbo is at 7/10 that being said I would probably visit again. read more
Upon learning that they were voted to have the "best gumbo" in NOLA, I'm a little bit disappointed with myself for having ordered something else BESIDES gumbo. Yes, I've been told numerous times that their creole combination was worth trying and a must order. But that's not what they were voted best for...so I'll just have to stop by again before I fly back out. I really like the old world vibes here. The patio area looks and feels very European. Inside, I felt ported back to a bygone era and just sitting there lets me experience a part of history. Service was quite friendly and very straightforward. Food and drinks came very quickly (I also did visit at a relatively slow period). As much as the dish was recommended, I really didn't think much of the creole combo. It felt simple for what NOLA is known for. It didn't excite like what would be expected of creole/cajun flavors. If anything, it was leaning towards the boring side. Too bad I had a few others things to get done that day or I would have ordered a few more items to properly gauge their food and flavors. Until next time, thank you and see you again soon! read more
3 months ago
This is our 2nd time dining here. In fact, you can say we drove all the way from north Texas to dine here. Delicious creole cuisine at affordable prices in a comfortable atmosphere, We had the Chicken Española and beans and sausage as well as Aligator sausage. My only complaint is their Jambalaya. When I order it I always get triple sausage, leaving out the chicken and shrimp. Most restaurants can accommodate but apparently Gumbo Shop cannot. But I am not dinging them for this because Jambalaya is supposed to have all three. Service is also spot on. We will definitely be returning. read more
This spot came highly recommended For starters, it is a little difficult to find through no fault of the restaurant. There's is currently a lot of construction / blocked and closed streets for renovations. This of course and unfortunately fails the shops and restaurants because it makes it hard to locate So please look it up and enjoy the walk around trying to get to this place! You'll work up that appetite Service was friendly and attentive My iced tea was great and they give you fresh and warm bread wrapped up , the smell is great and the crunch on the bread is even better I'd recommend the grilled boudin with mustard. The mustard is needed ! It gives the already flavorful boudin even more flavor ! Toward the back of the menu, the last page really, there is a course menu. I would recommend it to anyone trying this place for the first time. I got chicken and sausage gumbo to start , my entree which was a trio including jambalaya and rice and beans, you pick a side, and finally dessert ! Don't miss out on the bread pudding and the praline ice cream. Sugar bomb but when in NOLA! read more
Gumbo shop was on the list because we heard they served veggie gumbo. This officially marked the end of our hunt for authentic New Orleans cuisine. A great way to end it too. Arrived here on a Monday evening for dinner. Didn't need to wait much, as I imagine all the construction nearby potentially detracts a few people from visiting. Nevertheless, we got seated quickly and even received our food relatively quickly compared to the time our server arrived. The inside looks really nice. It felt homely of sorts with the fireplace. It was definitely picture worthy. The courtyard also looked nice and was packed with diners. The hit for me, of course, was the veggie gumbo. It hit the mark and was not very heavy. I added a hint of Cajun seasoning for an extra bounce, but this was super good. We also ordered some warm bread pudding. Also super tasty and no regrets afterwards. This is a must try for vegetarians! read more
This is one of the last places I ate in my six day foodie adventure of NOLA. I walked by the Gumbo shop at night but they were closed. I returned once i found out about the Gumbo and the vintage interior. The staff were all ver kind, charming almost and dressed very well. The inside looks straight out of an old painting and I thought it was a nice old looking place. Unfortunately the food was simply terrible. I ordered the Complete Creole Dinner. My starter was the chicken gumbo, it lacked flavor and texture and was too watery. There was some meat but again lacked flavor. My main dish was the combo of shrimp creole, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. The shrimp creole was overcooked and had too much tomato making it almost sweet, The Jambalaya rice was mushy and had almost no flavor, the etouffee was a thick almost gravy consistency, it had some of the crawfish flavor but again not enough. There was very little to distinguish each dish from the other. I really want to like this place but there was no texture, depth to flavors. Almost like they are skimping on spices and reheating food. My side of turnip greens was only a little overcooked. Lastly the bread pudding was sweet and warm, but again the texture was more like a microwaved mushy bread and I couldn't help think it had syrup instead of real sugar. Im glad i got to try this place for its historical factor and kind staff. I will not return and do not recommend this place. I paid $43.50 but was too hungry to complain and go somewhere else. read more
9 months ago
I stopped in for a very late lunch on 10/06/2025. My server Tony was very friendly; he wasn't pushy, but provided good information and recommendations. You can tell that the construction on the road outside is really crushing the foot traffic that a business in this area needs, so hopefully that gets finished promptly. I got the gumbo trio - all were delicious (duck, chicken, & shrimp), and served with a hit , fresh loaf of bread.. while not cheap, pricing was reasonable for the French Quarter. I'd happily return. read more
This was my second time in New Orleans and second time coming to the gumbo shop. We were told to go here for the best gumbo back in 2016 (???) , there was constantly a line out the door. I remember thinking at the time it was pretty good. We ordered it to go and ate it in our hotel room because of how long the wait was. This trip we went back and sat in the courtyard. Felt a little dirty to me. We did a sample platter of gumbo, jambalaya, and etouffee. It was great to try a bunch of things at once. I just wish there was a little more flavor, something seemed a little off. The shrimp jambalaya was our favorite. read more
WOW! The seafood okra gumbo, banana dacquiri, and bread pudding were all 10/10! I took one bite of the gumbo and instantly knew it was the best gumbo I've ever had, hands down. The flavor was amazing and they put actual crab with the shell in the gumbo. The banana dacquiri tasted the perfect amount of sweet and I could see real banana seeds in it, which let me know they used fresh bananas and not just banana flavoring. The bread pudding was pricey for the portion size but still very tasty! I would come back and get the gumbo and dacquiri again for sure! I loved the bread pudding, but I'd probably skip ordering it again. The service was great and the outside seating was nice and surrounded by pretty brick buildings. read more
This restaurant has really great service and good food! My friend got the gumbo and thought it was only okay. However, I decided to get the mushroom pasta and thought it was very very tasty! As someone who loves all things mushrooms, I loved this and especially loved the hint of Cajun seasonings. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal and appreciated the vegetarian options! read more
17 days ago
Five stars because this is an affordable, tasty, easy to get into New Orleans place. It may not be the best restaurant, but it's pretty solid. The food is good, they had plenty of options, and the prices are really good. Located right by Jackson square, this place has a very rustic French quarter tee vibe. Old brick building, courtyard, stairways, etc. Beautiful artwork inside as well! My friend and I walked in on a Saturday night and I was worried it would be packed or that there would be a long wait but we walked right in and the food came really quickly. The server was attentive and helpful, and oh my God the food was so good. I especially loved the bread pudding à la mode. So good! Can't wait to come back! read more
Gumbo was fantastic! One of the best we had in NOLA. Unfortunately the crawfish etouffee was a total miss especially for it being a much more expensive dish. It was too gummy and the crawfish was too fishy and tasted frozen. Would not order that again but would recommend anybody to try their gumbo. Service was quick, interior was warm and inviting. read more
What a delight! Upscale service and selection with kindness from the staff. We loved our visit! It is an unassuming store front with a glamorous throwback interior. We felt charmed. There is a full bar offer all your favorites and nice wine selection. For starters the bread is a po'boy bread loaf. How fun! I used some to sop up my dinner fixins. I ordered blacked chicken and a side I was hoping to find in my visit: maque choux. The chicken had a bit of sugar in the rub making it overly sweet but the whole meal was a hit. My companion ordered the crawfish pasta and fell in love. Just a hit!! Loved this meal. read more
The homemade bread was absolutely delicious with butter! I got the Chicken Andouille dish and I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I found it to be on the saltier side and it reminded me of the flavor of hot and sour soup. My sister got the creole combination platter and substituted the beans for crawfish etouffee. The crawfish etouffee was the best dish that I had at the Gumbo shop because of how savory it was. The jambalaya just tasted like tomatoes without much flavor. read more
SO MUCH FLAVOR!! A local told us this is the place to go to. The food did not disappoint. It's so flavorful. Drinks are amazing as well. Our server Porchesa was fabulous with recommendations. It's a small place but it's amazing food and great service. Glad we asked for places to try from a local. My crab cake was a daily special and it was THE BEST I've had, I'm obsessed. My one son who is a picky eater (age 18) really likes the blackened chicken. My older son loves the gumbo. Hubby loved trying it all! read more
3 months ago
Stopped off to grab a little Cajun cuisine. Food was good but lacked flavor. The servers were very attentive but the construction going on outside took a little bit away from the ambiance. read more
Stopped in for some authentic Cajun food while on a work trip. Very nice restaurant with some outdoor seating (inside). Really great service from Brandon who really showed us that southern hospitality and had great menu recommendations. I originally was going to order the blackened fish but was tempted with something that was "better than that". I will say while all the flavors of the dish meshed really well, I just wasn't a fan of the texture of the crab cake. It was almost mushy and too shredded. My coworker who ordered the crab cake appetizer felt the same way. read more
This was so delicious and worth the price. I will be spending the rest of my life perfecting (or trying to one up) this recipe. The bread also kept coming and trust and believe I do not complain about carbs. I appreciate a restaurant that is generous with breaking bread, and Gumbo Shop is the spot. The drink were alright however, which is why I can't give it 5 stars. The service however seemed that they would go above and beyond to do their best. Our server checked on us often and did best to communicate with the bartender to provide us with request. The seating is quite intimate and for European sized folk, if you're on the thicker side like me, just know you possibly could be elbow or knee with the people at the table next to you. read more
8 months ago
A lot of people recommended this place and I don't know. I just didn't find it amazing. I didn't care for my food and my drink was fine but not amazing. Ambiance is kind of nice inside and service was good. But other than that, not a place I'd come back to eat at. The flavoring was just a little bit lackluster. read more
Of course i had to try Gumbo while i was in New Orleans. So when i asked chatgpt (yes, i did...) where i should go, this place came up as award winning! I went for an early dinner, a friday around 6, and i was sat right away. There's construction in the area so you have to pay attention to where you are going or you won't find them. Its a very casual place, ambiance was great and they have outdoor seating as well. Staff is very pleasant and very helpful. I started with a piña colada, which was very tasty, not too sweet or too icey. I had the seafood & okra gumbo! It was amazing. I added some hot sauce to it. They bring you french bread, which was perfect for dipping in my gumbo!!! You must come here and try it out! They have several gumbo options to pick from. read more
As part of the last leg of our trip, my fiance and I were hoping to get some good gumbo before we left NOLA. We ordered the seafood & okra gumbo, and the chicken & andouille sausage gumbo. While our waiter was probably trying to be friendly & offer up some suggestions, I wasn't fond of how he kept saying that my order choice of the seafood & okra one wouldn't be as good as the chicken & andouille one, and how I would only get good food if I had listened to him. We wanted to try both versions to begin with! It didn't make sense for us to order two of the same thing. I actually ended up really liking the flavor of the seafood one, but the okra texture got to be a bit slimy about halfway in. There also wasn't much seafood, except for 1 piece of crab. The chicken & andouille sausage one was good too, and definitely had more toppings. Overall, a bit underwhelmed by Gumbo Shop. I expected a bit more considering the reviews & name, but it was just okay. read more
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630 Saint Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116
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I'm curious if this place has any jumbalaya options that are NOT pork-based? I'm good with poultry and seafood, but pig-stuff is a no-no. Can go with creole or etouffee' as Plan B, but would love some other options as well (maybe gator-based)?
Shrimp Po Boy?
Are there any gumbo options for vegetarians? We eat eggs and dairy, just no meat. I am curious about the GUMBO Z'HERBES.
They have many vegetarian options and as a vegetarian who's eaten there it's really really good please see my review
Could they make jambalaya for people who are allergic to shellfish?
Sorry, dishes are what's already on the menu. You will need to let your server know about any food allergies ahead of time for any possible substitutions or suggestions. Or just call the restaurant and ask.
Is there a kids menu?
No there is not a kids menu. They will offer items that kids will eat like butter pasta and it costs the same as an adult entree.
How much do the specials usually cost? Especially crab cakes
$8.99 for my order of crab cakes
Can we order to go?
Probably but why would you? The place is so New Orleans and worth eating in!!! Slow down and enjoy it!!
How long is typical dinnertime wait?
We arrived around 5:30 and waited 15min for a group of 6.
Is it good? I'm a very picky gumbo eater, and I must not be disappointed
I hope you were disappointed.
Is this place expensive?
Not expensive for what you get. You will spend $25 or more...to get something good.
Do they have much of a red wine list?
It's not terrible. Hess Select and Conundrum Reserve Cab's are the best they have. It mirrors the quality of the food.
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