Comprised of a roux, broth, the trinity and meat or seafood, there are many ways to enjoy a bowl of gumbo .
To help get you ready for National Gumbo Day, here are 10 Yelp-reviewed spots to grab a cup or bowl of gumbo in the Greater New Orleans area.
10. Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar 🍲 4.3/5 stars
This French Quarter oyster spot also offers four types of gumbo including seafood gumbo, chicken and andouille gumbo, creole gumbo and a “gumbolaya,” according to the Mr. Ed’s website . With 2,013 Yelp reviews, one reviewer said, “My seafood gumbo was delicious, will definitely come back again.”
512 Bienville St., New Orleans
9. Gallier Restaurant & Oyster Bar 🍲4.3/5 stars
This oyster bar in the CBD also offers breakfast and a selection New Orleans favorites including a bowl of gumbo made with andouille sausage and chicken, according to the Gallier website .
129 Carondelet St., New Orleans
8. Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe 🍲 4.3/5 stars
This Treme lunch spot serves up classic dishes like po-boys, fried chicken, seafood platters and gumbo, according to the Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe website . With 940 Yelp reviews, one reviewer said, “Best fried chicken and gumbo we’ve ever had. And the service is excellent. Got here five minutes after opening and we got the last seats inside (they have seating outside too, which is nice). Drinks weren’t too too sweet. Go hungry.”
1500 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans
7. Jacque-Imo’s Cafe 🍲 4.4/5 stars
This Oak Street soul food cafe serves up the chef’s take on New Orleans classics and flavors including a Shrimp and Alligator Sausage Cheesecake and a duck and andouille gumbo, according to the Jacque-Imo’s Cafe website . With 2,775 Yelp reviews, many mention restaurant’s location and “great service.”
8324 Oak St., New Orleans
6. Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop 🍲 4.4/5 stars
This Metairie spot serves up a variety of gumbos in addition to New Orleans classics like red beans and rice and jambalaya. With 1,671 Yelp reviews, many mention the Mumbo Gumbo, which is a file gumbo with chicken, shrimp, crab, crawfish, sausage, okra and tomatoes, according to the Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop website .
This Irish Channel restaurant serves up cocktails, brunch and dinner with New Orleans-style entrees including a Gumbo Du Jour which features a dark roux, the trinity, Louisiana popcorn rice, green onions and the chef’s seasonal flavors, according to its website . With 2,392 Yelp reviews, one reviewer described the gumbo as “epic.”
901 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans
4. Parkway Bakery & Tavern 🍲 4.5/5 stars
This New Orleans tavern known for its variety of poor boys also serves a roasted chicken and sausage gumbo, according to the Parkway Bakery & Tavern website . With 2,623 Yelp reviews, many mention the poor boys and the atmosphere.
538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans
3. Zesty Creole 🍲 4.6/5 stars
This Creole spot is serving classic New Orleans flavors with breakfast and dinner options. On the dinner menu sits a New Orleans-style gumbo with chicken, shrimp and sausage served over rice with a homemade biscuit, according to the Zesty Creole website . With 406 Yelp reviews, one reviewer said, “The best gumbo I’ve ever had. It was full of shrimp and chicken and had a great gravy with perfect amount of spice.”
This Oak Street spot offers “authentic Japanese food with a Cajun spice,” according to the Ajun Cajun website . Among items including a Cajun Tuna Tataki Sashimi and a Yakiniky Po-Boy is a Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. With 86 Yelp reviews, many mention the quality og service and authenticity of the food.
8433 Oak St., New Orleans
1. Heard Dat Kitchen 🍲 4.7/5 stars
This family-owned soul food spot is serving up its own takes on classic Louisiana dishes including a gumbo combo that features Chef Jeff’s file gumbo with a grilled cheese sandwich and potato salad, according to the restaurant website . With 705 Yelp reviews, one reviewer said “The file gumbo was …. exceptional! Roux is dark and seasoned just right! I prefer a thicker gumbo but this was worth the trip and the wait! Again…one of the best gumbos I have had and reviewed in Nawlins!”
2520 Felicity St., New Orleans
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