Gumbo Shop

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of NOLA During our recent visit to New Orleans, we stumbled upon this lovely spot, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm, welcoming staff. Their attentiveness and genuine hospitality made us feel like valued guests rather than just customers passing through. The atmosphere was just as memorable as the service. Nestled away from the bustling streets of the French Quarter, the outdoor patio offered a peaceful, charming escape. With its twinkling lights and cozy seating, it felt like a little secret garden tucked in the heart of the city — a perfect place to relax, soak in the ambiance, and enjoy a delicious meal. And speaking of the meal — the food was phenomenal. We started with the gumbo, which was flavorful and hearty, capturing that authentic New Orleans taste we were craving. The jambalaya, however, truly stole the show. Rich in flavor, perfectly spiced, and packed with tender meat and rice — it was hands down the best we had during our stay. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we tried the bread pudding. It was heavenly — warm, soft, and perfectly sweet, with a rich sauce that made every bite unforgettable. In fact, we both agreed it was the best bread pudding we’ve ever had. If you’re looking for a place that combines excellent service, relaxing vibes, and unforgettable food, don’t miss this spot. It’s a lovely blend of southern charm and culinary excellence — a true gem that we can’t wait to visit again.

Was walking around and decided I was in the mood for some jambalaya. So a local told me this was a great spot so I tried it. Too bad, jambalaya was good but I felt like it only had 1 piece of sausage and 1 shrimp but it did have plenty of chicken. I think it’s the luck of the draw because when I ordered it was out in less then 2 minutes. So it’s obviously premade and the just scooped it. So you got what you got. It was very flavorful and delicious though. I tried the crab cake appetizer special which was good love how it came with shrimp over it. That was different!! But good. Service was ok he came regularly and checked on me. I would come back and try something different but overall I enjoyed it. It was very quiet no music or anything going on. I was one of 3 tables inside so you can hear everyone’s conversation.

Food was good, so were the daiquiris. We sat outside and it felt great. Waitstaff seemed understaffed and we had to wait for quite a bit before placing orders/getting our check. But when they did come they were kind and attentive.

Satisfied the hunger with a great Jambalaya here at the Gumbo shop. The portions are generous and pricing only a little bit high. Service was prompt and quick, especially if you're ordering from their Cajun populars. Sunday afternoon wasn't too busy as a lot of seats were available. Rather surprising. Didn't order their Gumbo Bowl, but could tell (from the neighbouring table) that it would also have been a delicious choice. A great location to try local favourites.

We couldn't tell the gator sausage was gator meat, the sauce came with was fantastic to eat the sausage with. I loved loved my order or crawfish pasta! Their garlic hot sauce was so good we bought two bottles!

The seafood was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. You can tell the kitchen knows what they’re doing. However, the service was a bit of a letdown. It took quite a while for the food to arrive, and the waitstaff wasn’t very attentive. They seemed distracted and not very responsive to our requests. Overall, the food makes it worth trying, but I hope they improve the service experience.

Not what we expected. This restauran was, according to the website, the best Gumbo place for many years. First we were ignored with no one taking our order until we called a waiter. Then Gumbo was not hot (temperature), and flavor not what we expected. Perhaps this is the real gumbo and we are just not compatible with it? We will need to find another option to compare.

The food was amazing. Service was exemplary, the ambiance was a little lacking but that was due to the construction outside. Not really anything they can control. But overall we enjoyed our time there very much and left very happy with wonderful food in our belly's. We would definitely recommend!

I'm from cajun county and this is the real deal. Had shrimp creole and collard greens my daughter is vegetarian, she had a vegetarian Poboy and Cajun Creole greens Gumbo --they have an entire vegetarian menu!!! We're coming back today. We loved it so much.

I've been coming to The Gumbo Shop since the early 2000s and every year I come, it gets better and better!!! My family and are here celebrating my 50th, my twin sons and daughter 21st, and next to oldest son's 25th birthday milestones. We love The Gumbo Ship will always be our stop and go to place for NOLA good eating. We had Ashley yesterday and Chelsea today and they are both phenomenal waitresses with class and customer focused!!! Ashley stopped by our table to say hello again and we were grate for the hospitality!!! Thank you Ashley and Chelsea for another amazing experience!!!!

The shrimp Creole is some of the best I have ever had. Their bread is made fresh daily. Amazing to soak all the sauces up. One of the best daiquiris in the French Quarter. Made to order with fresh fruit. Great customer service. Angel at the bar was amazing all three times we came in! Our grandson kept asking for a virgin daiquiri all weekend. So yummy!

Love NOLA. Food is incredible-except here. Waitress brought us stale bread for table. Most exciting option was butter for bread! Spinach artichoke dip was quite possibly from a can ( not sure if that is a thing but it tasted and looked so bad!). Took waitress' recommendation for Étouffée. Holy cow it was bland and had so much filé that is was like gelatin. She sold us on BBQ shrimp special. Ha- it was grilled shrimp with old blackened seasoning. Fish bites were grilled tilapia with lots of seasoning. Had a decent sauce to add at least some flavor. Finally. It's a gumbo shop. So had to try gumbo. My party of four shared a cup. We all got a taste and all were disappointed. Weak. Old. Bland. Is this a famous place or something? Maybe it's nostalgic? We left and went to another restaurant.

Loved eating here in New Orleans. Josh, our server, was hilarious and really made our dining experience special. The food was really good- my favorite was the praline sundae at the end! Their pecan pie was also delicious. Overall, this is a cute spot, great service, and good tasting food!

First sit down restaurant we visited in New Orleans. We wanted to go somewhere easy and not too crowded near where we were staying. It was about 6pm on a Tuesday and it wasnt too busy. Outside dining was full so we sat inside, better option if you cabt stand the humidity or heat. It is a bit louder inside though. We ordered: Creole Combination Platter (worth it if you want to try a little of everything) which had the Shrimp Creole (meh), Jambalaya (bomb), and Red Beans and Rice (solid) Chicken Andouille Gumbo: BOMB, if i was going to get just an entre again, it would be this. Our waiter said this was his fav dish and recommends it to everyone. I liked this more than the exact dish given at Commanders Place. Crawfish Etouffee: im 50/50 on it. It def was third best tasting dish out of the 5 we tried. I liked the dish alot better when I added their garlic hot sauce to it. Bread Pudding with Whisky Sauce: a little too sweet for my palette. Would be great with maybe a latte or whipped cream? Mint Julep: bomb. Get it. Not too sweet ;) Our server was friendly and had alot of suggestions.

The Gumbo Shop is in the heart of the French Quarter and extremely popular. A lot of overly popular places have disappointed me for a variety of reasons. I would say the food here was good, but it could've been hotter. The drinks were on point...thank you bartender. I'd recommend ordering the sampler, get a cup of Gumbo and a drink and call it a day. The service is very good and defines southern hospitality. It's a good feel inside, nothing fancy, crowded and nosey. Oh yeah and Brady pudding is always something that sounds good...it was a disappointment.

We ordered - Chicken gumbo Crawfish etouffee Jambalaya The etouffee was amazingggg. Gumbo was good too but the etouffee topped it off. We also got a side of jambalaya to try, it was ok. Highly recommend coming here to try the etouffee.

I will start with what could have been done better. Our server was pleasant and provided good customer service. We ordered and ate and the party of two who sat and ate next to us also ordered and ate but while eating dessert another party sat snd their server Jamal Went over the specials of the day which our server never even informed us of. I say this cause I would have chosen something off the special instead. Anyway we order two complete creole dinners. Starting with the seafood gumbo, I would honestly say if I just came there for the gumbo I would have given them 4 stars it was the best gumbo we had on this trip to Nola. You can tell the roux was homemade rich and flavorful dark vibrant color. I loved it from the first spoon to the last. Next up the creole platter, the shrimp creole was creamy and seasoned the red beans tasted so much better than the commercial stuff you'd get at a fast food joint. The jambalaya lacked some flavor but for us what was disappointing was the rich tasted like parboiled rice swollen and wet unlike regular long grained rice. Which would have complimented this dish more. The chicken espagnole and rice. The chicken roasted nicely but lacking a bite of seasoning on its own the gravy was the start of this dish it brought the chicken to life, but nothing by again could save the wet parboiled rice. The turnip greens and cream spinach were both good I just wished they had a little smoked turkey in them greens but I'd still order them again. The brownie pie On the combination dinner doesn't come with ice cream but I upgraded my dessert to the southern pecan pie which did. Come with ice cream so I split me scoop in half. When I tell you that pecan pie was good it was good the crust the filling the pecans on top. Overall gumbo shop was a solid pick def loved the gumbo and the dessert. Oh yeah the pecan drink Wow it's like a spritzer I loved it I could drink glasses of this.

Really enjoyed Gumbo Shop. Came on a Thursday night and it was busy but we were quickly seated around 7pm. The food was great and service was quick and attentive. The food was hearty and ample. Sadly, they didn't have the corn side nor were they able to substitute for another side on the menu. Ended up with the spinach- which was okay. Ambiance was cool. Wasn't too loud and felt spacious enough to have convos without talking over others.

We needed a light dinner so we headed here for a Po'boy to split. We had read mixed reviews about the roast beef po'boy but we were glad we took the risk. It was the soft melt in your mouth roast beef we were hoping for with gravy that was just slightly salty, lightly dressed with tomato and onion. We didn't end up eating light though thanks to the complimentary bread and the slices of pecan pie we had. The pie was so-so. I make a great pecan pie, this one was toasted almost too much, had less filling and was heated a bit too long before serving. The filling was very hot and some of the crispness of the pecans was gone.

I came to the Gumbo Shop as part of a large group the day after a wedding, and boy did it not disappoint! After about a 20 minute wait, we got sat inside the restaurant. The server was quick to take our drink orders. I got a lime daiquiri and it was good. However, it tasted more like a melted popsicle then anything with alcohol in it. My friend got the Hurricane and said it was not the best she's ever had, but not bad. To eat, I got the chicken andouille gumbo and .. wow it was so tasty. I would 100% recommend this dish, it is beyond flavorful, filling, and amazingly priced. I hope to be back one day!

Service was outstanding. I asked our server about vegetarian options and she brought samples of the white beans and rice (the daily vegan special) and the veg gumbo. They were both very tasty but the white beans and rice won the table. All of my kids decided quickly that's what they wanted. The waitress didn't complain once about the children's constant request for more bread and she brought it quickly. They loved dipping it in their white beans and rice. The bread itself tasted fresh and had a perfect crunch on the outside while being fluffy and delicious on the inside. We all ate our fair share of bread and I probably could have kept eating just that! My husband got the combination that included jambalaya, shrimp creole, and crawfish étouffée. He loved the jambalaya and would get it again. The other two dishes were worth trying for sure. I got the andouille gumbo and it was amazing. I originally ordered a cup instead of a whole order but ended up getting another cup because I liked it so much more than I expected. I will legitimately dream about this gumbo! I added the gumbo shop seasoning to everything and will be stopping in before I leave town to try to buy some. If you're on the fence of where to go for some good Creole food, this is it. This is the place.

Disappointed at the shrimp poboy...boy was really po and couldn't bother to slice the bread or de-poop the shrimp. He had lots of time to simmer the shrimp though...nice and mealy...extra flavor and grit from the poo. I wish I'd not listened to my server and just got the gumbo...I mean, it's *Gumbo* House.

If there was one regret I had on my trip to Nola, it was that I didn't order a larger size of gumbo at this restaurant! My friends and I stopped in for dinner here one night and they were able to seat us right away. They have seating inside and an outdoor patio. I wasn't sure which dish to order between the chicken andouille gumbo or the crawfish étouffée. The waiter said he prefers their étouffée but I wasn't sure so I ended up seeing that both were available to order as a "side order" so I got both. They both were incredible but the gumbo was the standout for me. It doesn't look like much when it's served to you but once you take a bite/sip, you'll get why this place is called Gumbo Shop. It's savory from the chicken sausage, so comforting, it's everything you could want especially after a long day of walking the streets of Nola. I really wish I got more! The side order bowl is pretty tiny so I recommend getting a whole order. The crawfish étouffée was really flavorful and delicious too, it's a bit richer than the gumbo and the seafood flavor is front and center. Lots of chunks of crawfish in there. Definitely check out!! They also sell their seasonings for a really reasonable price and they make great souvenir gifts.

I'm glad I stopped by at the suggestion of a local. History just oozes through the walls here and as I sat there waiting for food, I just soaked it all in. I came for the gumbo which did not disappoint. Served up with fresh bread and butter. For dessert, pecan pie which hit just right. Service is no-nonsense but by no means unfriendly. Pretty spacious and a nice respite from the hectic French Quarter.

After Cafe De Monde, we stopped by this location just to taste a bit of the Gumbo from the Gumbo Shop. We got seated right away. They do have outdoor seating or indoor seating. We sat inside because it was an hot day out but a beautiful day. Cute decors and has it's own charm in this restaurant. It did took a while before our server took our order. We ordered a cup of Seafood Gumbo and a cup Chicken Andouille Gumbo. We had to ordered Sazarac drink since it seems like a signature drink to order when you're in NOLA. We did ordered a little portions so we can try more from other restaurants. We even told our server we just wanted to get a taste of Gumbo. Must order their seafood gumbo, it was delicious!

Wow. This was my first night in New Orleans, and after an 8 hour drive here, I was super hungry, and we found this shop. Immediately seated, the kindest host, and the second we sat down, our waiter came by to get us drinks. Top service. Kenneth was our server, and I could not have imagined anyone better or kinder to help us figure out what to eat. He was super patient, and helped my mom and brother find gluten free options (there are a TON FOR ALL THE GLUTEN FREES OUT THERE). We got served bread, and holy crud, it was like heaven. It was soft with the perfect crust, a beautiful loaf. Barely 5 minutes later, our appetizer came out. We ordered the Alligator Sausage and the Gumbo, immediately devoured. I ate all the gumbo, leaving my poor dad with only a bite, not to mention I don't even particularly like seafood. Again, extremely quickly, the main courses arrived, and that was the first time I had not gagged eating shrimp. The texture was PERFECTION. The flavor was exquisite, and the perfect balance of spice (I consider myself a spicy enjoyer, it was pretty mild though). My brother and mom got a Creamy Artichoke Soup I believe, and I tried it. It was crazy good, and I don't care for creamy soup either! The ambiance is so adorable, it is so quaint and gave such a classic vibe. Even for my little siblings, it was casual enough for them to be kids, but sophisticated enough for a nice dinner. Also, price is PERFECT for a quality, delicious meal. If you're in New Orleans in the French Quarters, make this a destination!!!

We had lunch here on Friday. I had the vegetarian dish of the day it was beans and rice. It came with a small side of veggies that I added into it. It was delicious and I was happy that they had a vegetarian dish. I got the screaming amoeba drink that was recommended by the waiter. We sat inside but there was also outside courtyard seating. The waiters here were attentive and helpful.

I absolutely loved this place so much!! The waiter Matt was outstanding and very helpful. Everything he said was his favorite I ordered and Man does this guy know his food. I recommend everything here and make sure you ask for Matt.

We tried going here on a weekend but it was too busy so I came back by myself on a weekday and it wasn't busy at all. I got the crawfish etouffe and the seafood and okra gumbo to go. The food came out super fast, less than min. They must have all the gumbo / everything else prepared already. I took the food back to the hotel to eat, and it was still warm. The seafood and okra gumbo came with a large piece of soft shell crab and I loved the texture that the okra added! The crawfish etouffe tasted really good as well, it tasted just like the gumbo. To be honest I am not sure what the difference is between etouffe and gumbo. If you don't want to wait in line and its super busy, order to go!

Man oh man, what do we say about Gumbo Shop. First of all, our waiter Brandon was magnificent. He had the best recommendations and was incredibly friendly and helpful. The service was also very quick! We went with the chicken and sausage gumbo, the jambalaya, and crawfish ettouffee. All 3 dishes were spot on! Super flavorful and a special shoutout to the gumbo. It was the best we've had this trip and we've tried at least 4-5 already. We were also given fresh bread for the table. The 2 hot sauces in the table were incredible. The garlic hot sauce with the bread was so tasty. They also had creole seasoning on the table which was also amazing. Overall a great experience. Would go back when visiting again.

I loved The Gumbo Shop. With a name like that, I was a little unsure, but the atmosphere is cozy, the people were lovely, and the gumbo was divine! It has been raining off and on all day when we slipped into this cozy little restaurant. We passed through a tiny courtyard to our table, and when the skies opened up midway through our meal, we were safe and dry AND had the pleasure of watching the rain fall up close and personal. I started with a Vieux Carre (like a sweet Manhattan) and my partner had a hurricane. My drink was amazing! The hurricane was served in a martini glass, which was new, and had a nice fruity flavor without being overly sweet or looking like Kool aid. I had a small Gumbo and a small shrimp remoulade salad, and my partner had crayfish etoufee. He loved it and the serving size was very generous. My gumbo absolutely hit the spot and was delicious. The salad was a large serving of shrimp in a gloppy dark pink/red sauce on romaine. I'm used to a softer pink remoulade with a melding of flavors, but apart from mustard, I wasn't sure what this tasted like. The shrimp was cooked just right, though. Dessert was vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of praline sauce that was light and a just-right finish. And, our server, Kenneth was wonderful.

Good location right off Bourbon Street. Prices are reasonable for a touristy location and I like how they have some combo options so you can try different Cajun food. For an app, I got the chicken and andouille gumbo. For the main course, I ordered the Jambalaya and crawfish etoufee with red beans and rice. Everything had good flavor and was not too spicy that even my wife could try it all and enjoy it. The portions were on the smaller side but left me full. With dinner, I had a peach daiquiri that was very good. Service was a bit slow (though things tend to be more laid back in Louisiana). The french bread and butter they serve helped us with the wait. The waiter was nice but acted a bit like he really did not want to be there. If you want some solid Cajun food in the French Quarter, this is a good stop!

Gumbo shop is a good place to take your food to go. We tried their creole combination and gave us a good chance to try everything. Portion size was appropriate and it tasted like comfort food. Items were not overly salty and there was a lot of seafood. I would return.

This place is fantastic. If you're looking for a restaurant to sample some authentic food of this region then consider a stop at the Gumbo Shop. If for nothing else than to buy some of their delicious garlic hot sauce. Delicious!!! And the vibe inside the restaurant is wonderful. It's an indoor/semi-outdoor situation and is funky and has lots of character. I had several of the items on their menu but by far the shrimp etouffee was my favorite!!! The flavor was incredible. Our server was friendly and helpful. We had a bit of a mix-up with part of our order coming way, way after the rest and that was frustrating. We went a while without seeing our waitress. But the food more than made up for it. And our waitress brought a free dessert for our trouble. Be prepared this is a favorite place for many so there will likely be a wait.

Order the Jambalaya, not best I ever had. More rice than the good protein like shrimp, crawdad, sausage and chicken. Others had the Red Bean and rice, Salad, and Gumbo heard no complaints. The menu was not kid friendly but the staff had options that were off menu and saved the day. Service was good and friendly and decor was so New Orleans sync'd.

So glad that our first meal in NOLA was in this authentic establishment. Unassuming front almost caused us to pass by. But I'm so glad we peaked in and smelled the lovely aromas of hearty Creole flavors wafting through the space. Customers eat quickly, the flow of people is constant and quick--you will be able to grab a table without reservations. Wonderful staff--friendly and accommodating. Indoor and outdoor [backyard] seating is available. The outdoor is cold, the heat lamps are not enough. Our food got cold quickly even indoors, on a chilly January afternoon. Lovely indoors space. Relaxing. The noise level doesn't escalate much, which is perfect for those looking to enjoy their dinning experience in peace and comfort. The special of the day--aligator sausage was delicious. Meaty. Not fatty. Flavorful. Would eat this every day [and I am not a fan of sausage]. Creole combination platter $20 is what you should get. Do upcharge of +$2 for switching red beans to crawfish etouffee. You get to sample three traditional Southern seafood preparations. My favorite was the crawfish etouffee, hands down. Would eat a whole plate of that. That's what I would return for. Shrimp Creole and Jambalaya samplers were nothing outstanding. Jambalaya was dry. But crawfish etouffee was delectable. Such balanced flavors. A true Southern treat. I licked the plate clean. $20 crawfish pasta in tasso cream was tasty--delicious cream. Don't want to imagine how many calories was in that buttery sauce. A bit too much pasta and too little crawfish. Get the combination platter instead. $6 seasonal salad was a joke--literally, exactly one slice of tomato and two tiny rings of red onion and a handful of spring mix salad bag from the supermarket. That was not a salad. That was something to laugh at. The house made pecan vinaigrette was delicious though. So sweet--I dunked bread and turned it into dessert. Sadly, we didn't have space for bread pudding, which every table around us ordered. It looked tempting--pipping hot and juicy. Next time! Would be back!

We Finally decided to give this "famous" gumbo shop a try and the verdict was, definitely not the best gumbo in NOLA. Atmosphere: unique and filled with historic vibes. Love the old nola style building and courtyard. Be aware, the restrooms are super tiny. Service: wonderful, pleasant, friendly and efficient. Foods: tasty, we like the sausages, beans, rice, and chicken gumbo. BUT...we've had better gumbo else where in nola. The gumbo here is not bad, just not the best to our taste, also it is on the thick side. Our overall experience here was great. Do recommend by @winedinenvacay

Super reasonably priced food, pretty busy but tables turn quickly. Staff was also super friendly, I highly recommend the crawfish pasta, flavored super well and filling. I'd skip the salmon, lacked flavor and was some what over grilled.

When you are in NOLA, you gotta try Gumbo Shop. Pretty cool ambiance and they have two different sitting rooms and good amount of seatings. Service was good and order for food and drinks were taken right away. We ordered few classic things: Seafood Gumbo: classic and authentic. Delicious and amazing. Really good. Jambalaya: Again great dish to try here. Decent portion to share and flavors were to the point! Crawfish with pasta: This dish was unique and different. Sauce was absolutely phenomenal. Crawfish was cooked to its perfections as well. Highly recommend this dish. Overall, we loved this place and highly recommend this place if you are in town visiting from other state!

We came here on 12.21.23 just for the Gumbo Z'Herves, a green vegetables only gumbo that is supposed to be one of the tastiest things to try in the French Quarter. We expected a quick stop before moving on. We were wrong. We were seated quickly and waited on quickly. Upon ordering the gumbo cup, our server asked, "Are you vegetarian or vegan?" I am not strictly those, and I told her while also telling her we still wanted the Gumbo Z. She asked again, "Are you vegetarian or vegan?" By this point I am thinking what does that matter - just bring us the gumbo. Then she suggests that instead of getting just that gumbo, that we try a tasting of that gumbo along with two others. So here is the upsell. I told her sure and since we are doing all this back and forth, let's get the side of crawfish etoufee. So three cups of gumbo and one cup of etoufee - not made to order, obviously - took almost 25 minutes to come out. The Gumbo Z - the only one we wanted - amazing gumbo. Delicious. One of the best things we ate on this trip. The other two gumbos we didn't want? Meh. The crawfish etoufee? Weirdly sweet. The wait for our server to come and bring us our check? Also super drawn out. Our entire time here for the small bites you see in the picture came to nearly an hour. For the Gumbo Z - get it! Don't fall for the upsell (which we heard being done to other parties at neighboring tables) - and don't expect to get in and out anytime soon.

So, not bad. This was my second visit, I can't remember my first enough to comment, but I'm back in NO and needed gumbo. Seated quickly, great server (hey, Ken!). Best part of my tasting was the bread. French bread in New Orleans is just better. Even that mundane butter packet on top was fire. I ordered a seafood gumbo, a gumbo Z and the blackened fish nuggets. Best was gumbo Z. Seafood gumbo was too slime bc of the okra. Fish nuggets were meh, I picked around them. I had a sazerac for my cocktail, I found it sweeter than I'm used to. Overall, fair. Points for ambiance and service. I'd come again on recommendation. Two word review: French bread.

Nice small place and tables ate pretty close. I got bumped quite a few times sitting near the door. The food was good but not memorable. Service was disappointing. My water was warm and barely had any ice in it, which melted quite quickly.

Was recommend to try Gumbo Shop and was not disappointed. This is a very nice restaurant, you can sit inside or in back patio. The Waiter was friendly and even though going in just to try a couple appetizers was provide perfect amount of attention. Drinks were refreshed and food came out quickly. The Boudin was well seasoned, very tasty and the mustard complemented the flavor. The gumbo was very good and was one of the the better gumbo I had. Well seasoned and had some thickness. The bread pudding was very good, the raisins very plump and tasked like they had been soaked in bourbon. Sauce was very good.

We enjoyed the food and the hospitality was good. We were seated immediately and waitress was kind. I had the fried shrimp PoBoy.

The gumbo here was okay. I think I was expecting a lot more from this place. I left feeling kind of disappointed and still hungry. The portions sizes a kind of small, so I think you can order two dishes if you are super hungry. I did like my bloody mary so I would go back for that, but I don't know if I would go back for the food.

Been here twice and absolutely love the seafood okra gumbo Food is excellent 10/10 Service is great 10/10 Ambiance is cute 10/10 We also ordered the blackened fish nuggets they are awesome 10/10

So as a first timer in New Orleans and any other time you might go going to gumbo shop is like stepping through the doors of heaven! Me and my boyfriend had a work trip with a long layover in New Orleans we took advantage that it was on our anniversary and made a celebration of it I looked up authentic cuisine in New Orleans and gumbo shop came up I feel like I have good luck when it comes to choosing great food joints. When we got there we got seated almost immediately the place was giving very old antique vibes great decor for what I would expect being in New Orleans you can tell the building was old and had character or waiter was the nicest old man new his stuff when it came to the menu we told him it was our first time there. I was all about the questions and having a great experience and this gentleman was giving us just that! We went with all of his recommendations I told him I really wanted gumbo and jambalaya. So he told us what to get we ordered a gator sausage which I'd never tried gator till that day. He said a bit if pork was mixed in to make the sausage because the gator meat is so tender that the sausage wouldn't form. It was so soft and juicy tasted delicious and maybe not how'd you think gator taste. We had a cup of gumbo every bite was like I was dancing down the streets of New Orleans to the band playing! Sangria was so fresh, And strong. Our Creole combination platter had jambalaya, shrimp creole and red beans. Now if I had a grandma from New Orleans this is what her cooking would be like! But it really did remind me of homemade Cuban cooking we love seafood and cook with all that flavor! I do have to say our favorite part was the dessert! When he told us to have the bread pudding we immediately said yes! Omg this pudding! Every warm bite melts in your mouth it was the perfect ending to the perfect meal! It was like being laid to bed on a soft cloud! Thank you all so much for a great evening can't wait to come back!!!

Walked by here today Tuesday at 12:30pm and surprise, contrary to my previous experiences, no line! We came here on a Tuesday in November for lunch. Wife ordered the $11.99 chicken Andouille sausage gumbo and I ordered the $18.99 Creole combination. Service is good, with our meals arrive within 9 minutes after ordering. The chicken Andouille sausage gumbo came with boneless chicken breast and sausage in okra and chicken stock with white rice had almost a smoked flavor with a bit of hot spiciness, an excellent dish. The Creole combination came only with one tablespoon of jambalaya. Almost no chicken and no sausage in that tablespoon. The steamed rice looked like Mexican rice and was on the soft side. Didn't taste any chicken nor sausage. Hopefully this was a outlier sample. The red beans with rice reminded me of Mexican refried beans as it was very smooth and mushy just that way I like my Mexican refried beans. The wife however is not fond of Mexican refried beans and found the red beans with rice lacking.. Didn't taste any sausage if there was sausage. I ended up eating all the red beans with rice while the wife ate most of the chicken and sausage gumbo. The Creole shrimp with rice came with white rice covered by a delicious tomato based sauce. Numerous shrimp smaller than usual, but the dish was a hit all because of the sauce. White bread on a roll came with a meal freshly cooked it went well with the gumbo and red beans and rice. In January 2020 during the evening with temperatures in the 40s there was a line out the door for this place. In November 2023 there is no line, in fact there are empty chairs but then today's temperature at 12:30 p.m. is 83°, a little bit too hot for gumbo.

The service was excellent and best thing was no wait times. We were in and out. All of the food came out unbelievably fast and was delicious. We will always return when we go back to visit.

First time in NOLA and last time I visited Louisiana 5+ years ago, I enjoyed the crawfish Etouffee so that's the meal I searched for. This place had an amazing ambiance. I had an awesome table by the window looking out to the famous NOLA buildings w/ terrace. They also have an outdoor area which is a nice little courtyard. Food is great! I got the Creole Meal. I'd definitely return!

The food was very delicious and packed with flavor. The service was great. My favorite were the crawfish etoufee and the creamed spinach. The only thing I would probably recommend is to serve fresh bread. It would really elevate the customers experience. But overall great food!

So I've been drinking since breakfast and walking the streets of Nola and did not realize that all I had in my system was beignets and coffee, then some Paradise Beer, a Gummy, a margarita, and a killer buzz lol. Realized I needed some real food and walked a few blocks and came across the Gumbo Shop. After waiting in line for about 10-15 minutes and casually peeking at peoples tables to check out their food, the etoufee made me salivate a little. Finally got a seat and after looking at the menu, my husband and I decided on sharing the Creole Dinner. For just $32, it came with an appetizer, a main dish, and dessert! Can't go wrong with it and the serving size was perfect. The etoufee and gumbo were amazing and a must have at this restaurant . I mean, it is called The Gumbo Shop for a reason, right? It's just so rich and savory and so comforting. You will love it. The bread pudding here is one of the best I've had so far. So rich and tasty - make sure you get it for dessert! Definitely recommend this restaurant when you're in The French Quarter!

My, my, my...another opportunity to dine at this delectable restaurant, how fortunate & it was just as satisfying this time around (if not better). When I tell you I am soooo in love with Cajun/creole cuisine it isn't funny. We've had a serious love relationship since I was a child & I sooo enjoy spending time in The Big Easy hitting my favorite spots & adding to them! I must give honor to my cousin who yearly brought the ingredients from New Orleans to our home in Kansas City for the holidays thus nurturing my love for many scrumptious dishes. I was so full from the delicious appetizers that I didn't order dinner, but extra appetizers to go. Geeezzz Louise! The seafood gumbo, alligator sausage (fire...so, so good), chicken gumbo & seafood corn chowder will make you slap somebody, but Beware because more than likely you'll get slapped back! The restaurant is located in the French Quarters & baby the food is so fresh, flavorful & guuuddd it keeps me coming back. The servers are nice enough & some funny & the ambiance reminds me of a French cafe'. They are usually always busy, but if you hit the right time you can get right in & get seated with no wait. I can't say when the right time is...you just have to go...the earlier, the better, but be sure you get dropped off or walk because the French Quarters is not big on parking. It's tight, congested & not good at all for driving. Lastly, prices are reasonable which is always a bonus so next time you're in town or if you want to make a special trip JUST to eat (believe me, I've done it before) come on down to The Big Easy, but save your appetite before you come...your tummy will appreciate it later!

We stayed on Bourbon Street, quick walk to the Gumbo Shop and it was well worth it! We made a reservation and were seating right away upon arrival. Our waiter was excellent. The drinks were on point. Everyone loved their food and I don't think any of the five of us got the same dish. The bread was delicious. It's kind of loud and reminded me of a cafeteria type vibe, but who cares when you're getting food this good!? Get the gumbo! You won't be disappointed.

Food : Seafood gumbo : 10/10 the sausage, crab, and shrimp all are seasoned to perfection! I highly recommend the BOWL Jambalaya: 10/10 everything was cooked to PERFECTION SERVICE : our Server was named Ashley! Ashley was so hospitable, kind, and patient. She greeted us with a "How you doing baby " and that's one of my favorite moments. Nola language is so beautiful to me. Ashley got me water & everyone else at my table. She brought us our water & food on time, very fast, and HOT ! Thank you Ashleyyyyyy

Very similar to our last meal here in 2012, this was A-OK. We snagged the last table when we walked in (yay) and were seated in the corner. Service was efficient. Chicken andouille gumbo was good. Jambalaya had quite a kick, though I really hate it being served from a big ol' ice cream scooper. Crawfish etouffee was fine - not nearly as good as Mother's, but not as bad as Maspero's. Kiddo enjoyed his grilled cheese. Overall, this is a decent place but not my top five in New Orleans.

While in New Orleans we needed to try some of the local cuisine. I had the Shrimp Creole, it had a nice mildly spicy tomato sauce that I really enjoyed. My husband had a green salad with a delicious pecan dressing and the white beans and rice special. This historic restaurant is quaintly decorated and the service was attentive. We had a nice experience.

Pretty good food and reasonably priced, given that it's in the French Quarter. We struggled to find a high-quality restaurant in the French Quarter, since many restaurants either serve bar food or appear to be tourist traps. This spot has good food, and I get the impression that they put serious effort into their menu. The interior looks great, they have a grand sitting area and a patio. Our favorite dish was the blackened fish nuggets. The chicken andouille sausage was also excellent and worth trying, as well as the catfish. I would not necessarily recommend the smoked sausage, compared to the other dishes on the menu. The servers were very nice, though they appear to be getting paid on commission---both nights we went, we overheard conflicts between servers regarding their tables, and about which entrees customers ordered. I worry about how this restaurant is treating their staff.