One of the best Creole food I have ever had. Crawfish etouffe’, gumbo and jambalaya were just incredible. We had take out so I cannot rate the service at the table. However my order was prepared really fast.
We were with a student group, and were given $15 to eat wherever we wanted. I got the chicken gumbo, which they claim was voted the best in the city by locals, and it was incredible! The wait staff were really good. Most of us were able to eat well under the $15. I highly recommend this restaurant!
I absolutely LOVE this place. I highly recommend... the gumbo. I always get what I call “The Trifecta” seafood, chicken & sausage, & spicy turkey! Add the garlic hot sauce to top it off!
This is supposed to be voted best gumbo in New Orleans. I like the ambiance here over other restaurants in the area by far. Less heavy dark wood chairs and low lighting typical of the French Quarter, but a bright, wide and airy European Cafe feel. Great service, great crawfish roumelade.
One of the must visit Cajun / Creole restaurants in French Quarter. always crowded during day and night. Chicken Jambalaya was good. Gumbo and Shrimp Creole are OK but taste a little too fishy - perfect if you like it that way. I tried them all by ordering only side dishes. Must pour a little hot sauce over all of them for better taste.
Authentic Creole & Cajun in the French Qtr. Great setting in a historical building. Tim was very attentive and amazing as our server. Complimentary French bread served. Eater beware: the Po Boys are huge! I had the jambalaya and was slightly disappointed on the serving size and lack of spice (easily patched up by the sauces and spices at the table). Not easy to get to by car...plan to park and walk. Only “beef” was the line to the 2 small bathrooms is nearly always present.
I've already had gumbo at least twice in New Orleans so far, but I stilled wanted to check out The Gumbo Shop. New Orleans is a Mecca of culinary temptations and as a native I wouldn't want it any other way. Temptation and atonement are part of our culture. With religious roots that are primarily Catholic, thanks to our French founders, the church affects our calendar in a rather unique way: we celebrate Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, the final day of feasting before 40 days of Lent. The traditional abstinence from meat during this time leading up to Easter means that we have to "sacrifice" by enjoying the bounty from nearby waters: fish, shrimp and oysters from the Gulf of Mexico, crabs from Lake Pontchatrain, and crawfish from area swamplands.
Hadn’t tried any gumbo before but I found it very interesting, enjoyed the seafood taste and the little pieces of crab that came with it. The consistency was gluggy like but nonetheless was quite nice and full of flavour.
Next I tried the hot roast beef Po boy and wowee I really enjoyed that! Tender hot roast beef with hot gravy in a warm,soft buttery bread.
All in all I’m glad I finally tried New Orleans infamous Gumbo and Po Boy
Great place. Always packed. It was nice to have a vegetarian option for my Indian friend. He said he has the same dish (black beans and rice) back home. Prices are great.
Are you looking for some authentic southern food while in NOLA, so here is the place-
They have vegetarian, cajun and a lot more varieties of Gumbo. They taste delicious. Try the small plates and pick your best one for your big meal.
The restaurant is very southern in it's ambiance and the service is nice and quick. And request for a vegetarian menu and they have some really interesting menu for vegetarians.
On our vacation to New Orleans we visited this place in the French quarter. It is a very small place with very good food. My wife had a roast beef po-boy sandwich with garlic mashed potatoes. She said it was pretty good. I had the sausage gumbo and the jambalaya. The jambalaya was pretty good. The gumbo, on the other hand, was another story. It was not good, it was fantastic! On a 1 to 5 scale I would rate it a 13. It was so flavorful I did not even add any hot sauce to it. My wife was in shock that I did not add any hot sauce like I always do. There is a reason they call this place The Gumbo Shope, they nailed the name. If you get a chance to come here, definately try the Gumbo. Very reasonable prices, very good service and out of this world gumbo. Honestly, give this place a try.
Truth Be Told Australia
+4.5
Service was great , I had the fish in the hollandaise sauce and creamed spinach !! Yummmmm , very rich but that's what's expected I guess. He had the steak and it was cooked to perfection, as was the fish . Worth a visit . Loads of staff
We had an amazing visit at the Gumbo Shop. Everyone was super friendly the moment we walked into the entryway. The inside had two wall paintings that looked old, but unsure of their age. There was a courtyard as well. I felt I was in Europe.
The food was also very good. Everyone, including our two teens ate everything. The bread was fresh, and our server was really nice and very attentive.
What to say? The jambalaya, shrimp creole, and gumbo were stand outs for me. I would skip the mint julep if I were to go again. It just didn’t live up to my expectations and didn’t taste good. The best part of the meal was the pecan pie a la mode. It came out warmed up, which was nice. The bread pudding was also covered in condensed milk and was quite sweet. These desserts were the best part of the meal for me. Our server was polite and attentive to our table and the food came out quickly. Would stop by again on my next NO trip!
Came here after a long day with my friends on a girl’s trip and wandered in even just for the name. Knew we wanted something hearty and comforting and this was it. It was a little cold when we walked in, maybe they had the AC blasting? But we were seated quickly and brought bread promptly. The food was great, warm and seasoned well and all the New Orleans must tries in one place, which is exactly what we were looking for. All of the varying stews and beans and rice (I don’t want to butcher the spelling) were cooked well. My friends and I were hungry and thought we ordered well but it’s heavier so we didn’t end up finishing everything on the table. But we wish we could!
Came here because all of the good reviews for gumbo and was not disappointed. Wait staff was very friendly. I ordered the chicken and sausage gumbo and it came out in less than two minutes with a bit of rice. Had a cold beer to wash it all down. Definitely recommend.
Came here on a Saturday night around 9pm and it wasn't too busy. We got seated promptly and was attended to very quickly. I got the Chicken Andouile gumbo, and my girlfriend got the jambalaya. The food was very flavorful and delicious. I devoured my food in a short period of time. Highly recommend this place if you're visiting the area.
We came here for lunch and needed a place that had vegan options and we hit the jackpot.
We got all gumbo options - Seafood, Chicken, and Vegan - all were delicious. Note - they have okra so they have a more thick texture, but it was delicious. Perfect portion, not too much.
We also had the bread pudding - phenomenal and very sweet. It was my mom’s birthday and we got a second dessert - brownie with ice cream - also phenomenal and huge!
Special shout out to Sam, our server, who was so nice, attentive and made each of us feel super special and taken care of.
Note: they won’t seat you unless your entire party is present.
Jonathan “Yoni” Filardo
+5
This was a great place to stop in for appetizers. Gaynell was the biggest sweetheart! I had the crab cake appetizer with a hurricane drink. It was delicious, even the bread for the table came out nice and warm with butter. The location itself is pretty small, but the area doesn't call for much space anyhow. Would recommend for sure.
Dominika Maria Jarzynska
+5
⭐️The service is great and food comes fast.
⭐️Drinks are strong & very refreshing in the heat. There’s a huge choice of frozen daiquiri flavours, I had melon and would recommend it here! 🍹🍈
As for the food… I had a cup of gumbo as a starter and creole shrimp for main. It’s not a high dining place and there is definitely better quality food in New Orleans, but will do the job if you’re hungry and want not fast food, fast. 😊
Justin Nguyen (JNguyen20)
+4
Gumbo Shop was a great place as a tourist to get a taste of New Orleans. I went by myself and was seated right away around lunch time on a Friday. The Jambalaya was delicious and I had actually thought about ordering another portion for takeout. The Seafood Gumbo was great but I think next time I'd rather just gumbo without seafood as there was minimal seafood.
Amazing local food in the heart of the French Quarter. You can't go wrong with this restaurant. Food was delicious - we had the 3-course dinner with gumbo bowl, combo, the espagnol chicken and bread pudding for dessert. Service was very fast (maybe a bit too fast for me). The only problem (for me) was: NO RESERVATIONS! You have to wait in line to get your number called. My wife and I waited for 20ish minutes. Still worth it though.
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