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Gumbo Shop

Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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Gumbo Shop

8.2^/10

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Ranked #1 for gumbo in New Orleans
"both the vegan and vegetarian gumbo are fantastic!"(107 Tips)
"Also, the freaking best gumbo and crawfish étouffée eveeeer!!"(12 Tips)
"highlights being the shrimp gumbo and the whiskey bread pudding."(18 Tips)
"Best shrimp creole and jambalaya I have ever had."(8 Tips)

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Venkatesh HodavdekarApril 23, 2015
This is one of my favorite places in the French Quarter. I love the crawfish ettuoffee. The trick is to get here for an early to have the best experience. They have good drinks too.
Upvoted May 31
Vivian EOctober 22, 2016
Last meal in Nola :) Bloody Mary yes!Enjoyed the jambalaya, heavier on tomato. Crawfish etouffee > chicken andouille gumbo > shrimp creole, but all were solid. Great table bread and warm service 👍
Kimmie OhhJune 5, 2022
Get a cup of gumbo and split the Creole Combination Platter (shrimp creole, jambalaya and red beans & rice). You could substitute the red beans & rice with Crawfish Etouffee for an additional $2.
Andrea YsebertOctober 1, 2018
The bread pudding is phenomenal! Been back for a third time in less than a week for it (and it's not a usual favorite so hopefully that speaks for itself 😄)
Christina SquitieriMarch 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
This place is amazing, and my first stop when visiting New Orleans. The chicken gumbo is perfection, and the blackened chicken po boy is delicious (and a very big portion!). A must do!
Brandi BruceSeptember 25, 2015
Honestly, the gumbo was tasty but seemed to be missing that certain traditional flavor. Sometimes they have a different daily gumbo - I actually found that selection tastier than their "traditional"
James BrownJune 20, 2019
The Seafood and Okra Gumbo was great!! I also loved the Red Beans and Rice. A local recommended the place, I was very pleased.
Patrick SzmidtMarch 10, 2013
The chicken gumbo and the combination platter were really good. Don't be afraid if there's a big line up, it moves pretty fast. The fresh fruit daiquiris were also delicious.
Jesse BagelsMarch 27, 2016
Great food where you can really sample all kinds of Nawlins fare (gator sausage ayy) and tasty cocktails (honeydew daiquiri pictured)
Kim Keelor-ParkerNovember 22, 2013
Gumbo is of course excellent but the crawfish étouffée is some of the beat in NOLA. Order a lot of side portions to try it all and ask to sit in the cozy alcove on the back side of the courtyard.
Lauren FurgasonJanuary 3, 2015
(+) The chicken gumbo was perfection! Seafood gumbo and jambalaya were great too. Start with a crab cake and end with the bread pudding!! (-) Cocktails were a little too sweet for my taste.
Eddie YasiJune 9, 2013
The complete Créole dinner is a great deal. Everything was delicious, with highlights being the shrimp gumbo and the whiskey bread pudding. The Hurricane was a deliciously strong drink too.
Marigny9January 9, 2017
Yes, it's a tourist stop but there's good reason--this place is the holy trinity for solid gumbo, jambalaya & etouffe. Old-school quality service and a lovely courtyard to boot.
FaithFebruary 11, 2013
Server appeared to hate his job and life but the food was great. Had sides of the etouffee, seafood gumbo, corn, and oh my goodness that praline sundae was divine!
John BealAugust 13, 2017
Don't let the long line distract you...great food. The Combo Platter was great as well as the Jambalaya. The service was a little slow and the only thing to lower the rating.
Leonard CristMay 23, 2014
Chicken gumbo and blackened fish poboy were excellent. Setting is historic, but the modern/ugly bar and the drop ceiling seem out of place with the historical character of the building.
Lee SimpsonJanuary 4, 2017
Honestly some of the best food I've ever tasted. The platter with shrimp is amazing and the bread is fantastic.
Mike FreyNovember 8, 2018
Been here 10+ times
The gumbo was good, but the sautéed shrimp Po Boy was amazing. The bread pudding put a nice finish on the meal.
Amanda BakerJuly 16, 2011
This place is a hidden gem. No wait at all, really fast service and the food was amazing!! They bring you fresh baked bread to nibble on too. Try the crab cakes and the shrimp po boy... Mouthwatering!
Josh WarfieldNovember 13, 2017
The gumbo is fantastic, we also got the Jambalaya and the red beans and rice and a shrimp po boy. Everything was delicious.
Daniel GraysonAugust 23, 2015
I was skeptical because, you know, tourists, but the gumbo here is genuinely fab. Try their pepper and spice blends - magnificent.
John BroussardMay 17, 2013
The blackened catfish, gumbo, and boudin I highly recommend. The crawfish Tasso pasta is inconsistent quality depending on the cook, so don't get IMO. Not too loud, not quiet either.
15MustangMarch 29, 2023
The creole combination platter and gumbo sampler was a great way to sample variety and not over eat! Ask for Brandon
Chung-yee NgoFebruary 28, 2016
The seafood gumbo was very tasty and hearty. It was a really good no meat option.
Kelly SelbyOctober 22, 2016
THE Best gumbo in the french quarter! We came back a second time it was so yummy. Do not pass this place up!
Priya TungrusApril 14, 2016
Went here on my last day on trio #2 to NOLA. Food is ok but it is very touristy. Try Coop's further into the French Quarter for awesome Jambalaya (and other foods!)
Hannah WilsonSeptember 20, 2014
Seafood Okra Gumbo, Creole Combination Platter (Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, Shrimp Creole)
Sadie HawkinsJune 10, 2019
Food was delicious, especially the shrimp creole and mashed potatoes and prices were good
Curt R.July 31, 2013
Best gumbo you will have in New Orleans. Friendly and fun staff. Great location near Jackson Square. The wait is worth it.
Jeanne DevineMarch 31, 2013
The bread pudding and icing (get on the side) dissolve in your mouth like spun sugar. The bread tastes like hot cookie dough. The icing was a box of confectioners sugar in a vat of butter. Decadent!
Carla TanakaNovember 13, 2014
Great gumbo! The restaurant has a cute small courtyard. Try the trio jambalaya, red beans and shrimp at once.
Danielle PhilippiOctober 12, 2014
Had the seafood gumbo and jambalaya--granted we got it to go and ate it in the back of a cab on the way to the airport--but still delicious!
Lane RettigSeptember 23, 2014
The vegan gumbo is not "new age vegan" but an old recipe. Made with collard greens I think? More like a soup. But tasty!
Michael CalderoneFebruary 23, 2016
If you are near Jackson square, you have to try this place. Unreal gumbo and jumbolya.
AlyssaNovember 22, 2015
Perfect place to sample New Orleans cuisine. Had the special, gator sausage, and seafood gumbo.
Gail LedesmaOctober 22, 2013
Wonderful seafood gumbo, crab cakes and service. We will return. Ask for Brittany, she was friendly and answered all our questions.
Dave SawyerMarch 8, 2015
Turkey and andouille sausage gumbo is hearty & spicy—a delicious choice. But, any of their gumbo will do just fine.
Nicki BanaszakAugust 18, 2015
The chicken gumbo was to die for! As well as their strawberry daiquiri's.
Supercat 27February 22, 2015
The Creole combination platter will take your taste buds on a historical journey of French, Caribbean and Cajun.
Emily CooneyAugust 23, 2017
Vegan/Vegetarians: Skip the Gumbo. It tastes like dishwater. Bland, flavorless, and off. However the Vegetarian Dish of the day was White Beans and it was amazing.
Daniel RobinsonJune 4, 2013
Heads up: the closing time on 4sq is wrong. They're really open until 10:30pm. Also, the freaking best gumbo and crawfish étouffée eveeeer!!
Pam CrumAugust 7, 2014
Love it here. Came here last year and again this year and it's the food is still just as amazing.
James HillsMarch 31, 2013
Got scolded for leaving a bit of gumbo in my bowl ... gave me more bread and said clean your plate before I take it! ... awesome and fun waitress!
babs oApril 22, 2013
both the vegan and vegetarian gumbo are fantastic! vegan gumbo is not on the menu so be sure to ask for it.
Hazal YaziciogluNovember 26, 2012
try jambalaya, po-boys, red beans and rice with smoked sausage(a new orleans tradition) and more.. they are delicious!
Traci D.May 5, 2012
Gumbo was good but not great. Not much sausage in it. Try the jambalaya and a frozen daquiri (we had strawberry & melon- one of the best drinks we've ever had!)
Slawomir PasiecznyJune 30, 2014
You gave to try seafood okra gumbo. Great very crispy bread!
M. R.May 13, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The chicken andouille gumbo is the best in the city. Full stop.
Chet AndrewsAugust 15, 2013
The chicken andouille gumbo is phenomenal and the bread is mouthwatering. This is a wonderful place to eat
Stephanie ChaseJune 29, 2011
The complete Creole dinner is amazing -- rice & beans, gumbo, etoufée, bread pudding with whisky sauce.

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