Gumbo Shop

I was surprisingly disappointed. The place is named the gumbo shop and the gumbo was very bland and flavorless. The bread that they just sat on paper seemed a bit disrespectful. No plate, no butter, no oils, no basket no decor or presentation. The place was super crammed and crowded. We had to wait a long time to be seated at this restaurant. there may have been 8 of us total. It was so crowded that when the servers walked by they would sometimes bump the back of you or your chair. A very small space to dine and I was not pleased with any of the food. It was all mediocre at best. The hospitality wasn't great either and the prices were expensive for the small dishes that we decided to try. This was during my 1st trip to New Orleans for a family reunion on my daughter's in-laws side of the family. I wish I could brag and tell you something good about this shop but, I cannot and I do not recommend.. Sorry gumbo shop. I won't be back there's a lot more gumbos in NOLA that make you want more. When you know you know!!!

— Kimberly Russell

Went for dinner, first night in NOLA. If the food is as good as this it's going to be a great week. Delicious chicken gumbo followed by the best bread pudding. I might have to go back for another bowl of that before I leave. Service was on point too.

— Philip Kelly

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!

— Jireh H.

Gumbo Shop is one of the most popular and historic restaurants in New Orleans for authentic Creole cuisine. They are known for their classic seafood okra gumbo, creole combination platter, and bread pudding. My wife and I are visiting from San Diego and the Gumbo Shop serves one of the best gumbo we’ve ever had. I didn’t get our waiters name but he was very attentive and personable. He recommended something that wasn’t on the menu and I went with his recommendation. It turned out to be very good in flavor. They offer a spacious dining area, both indoor and outdoor. They also have a full bar and serve a great variety of cocktails and beers. I recommend the Gumbo Shop if you’re looking for great gumbo. Many other entrees sounded so good and I wish I could have tried more options.

— Mike R

It’s a good place to try a bite of every NOLA cuisine. The seasoning is good - not too salty and shows the real flavor of the food itself. My fav is the crawfish étouffée. The warm pudding with whiskey sauce is also surprisingly lovely. Food is served very quickly

— Shuang Yu