Gumbo is one of the many iconic New Orleans dishes that appear on practically every menu in the city, but not all gumbos are created equal. Whether you’re team chicken and sausage or team seafood, the following restaurants have some of the best gumbo in New Orleans, so grab a spoon and dig in!
- Olde Nola Cookery
Commi Tong/Google Olde Nola Cookery, 205 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
T. Nance/Google Equally colorful as it is flavorful, this Bourbon Street staple has long been a favorite for those in search of the perfect bowl of gumbo. Get yourself a bowl of either seafood or chicken and sausage and enjoy it on the patio for a perfect meal.
- Lil Dizzy’s Cafe
Jeri C./Google Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe, 1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Hunny Dew/Google No frills, all flavor is the name of the game at this neighborhood joint. This Treme treasure is known for incredible soul-food breakfasts and lunches, but their gumbo is not to be passed up.
- Dooky Chase
Amanstatic/Google Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
James Hise/Google Dooky Chase may be famous for their fried chicken, but don’t sleep on their gumbo. Get both for the ultimate experience!
- Galatoire’s
Galatoire’s Restaurant - New Orleans/Facebook Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Galatoire’s Restaurant - New Orleans/Facebook One of the oldest restaurants in New Orleans, Galatoire’s has been a culinary landmark of New Orleans since 1905. Not only do they offer a seafood okra gumbo, but their duck and andouille gumbo will satisfy those that prefer a dark roux-based gumbo.
- High Hat Cafe
Amantastic/Google The High Hat Cafe, 4500 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Dara Sy/Google Don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you, there’s greatness behind those doors. This causal neighborhood eatery is known for their catfish, but their gumbo is the real hidden gem on the menu. Made with a dark roux and chock-full of chicken and andouille, this is one gumbo that might just rival your own.
- Liuzza’s by the Track
Luizza’s By The Track/Facebook Liuzza’s by the Track, 1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Luizza’s By The Track/Facebook What goes better with their famous BBQ shrimp po’boy than a hearty bowl of their chicken and sausage gumbo? Nothing. Nothing pairs more perfectly.
- Neyow’s Creole Café
Andrew Marshall/Google Neyow’s Creole Café, 3332 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Cary Chiang/Google There’s always something to tempt your tastebuds at Neyows. Their gumbo features both shrimp and smoked sausage with ham for a unique twist to a New Orleans classic.
- Oceana Grill
Chronofanz/Google Oceana Grill, 739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Michelle Barrino/Google Our last stop on this epic gumbo trail leads us right back to Bourbon Street where you’ll find Oceana Grill. Pair your gumbo with an order of their famous crab cakes for a meal fit for a king!
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Olde Nola Cookery, 205 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
T. Nance/Google
Equally colorful as it is flavorful, this Bourbon Street staple has long been a favorite for those in search of the perfect bowl of gumbo. Get yourself a bowl of either seafood or chicken and sausage and enjoy it on the patio for a perfect meal.
Jeri C./Google
Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe, 1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Hunny Dew/Google
No frills, all flavor is the name of the game at this neighborhood joint. This Treme treasure is known for incredible soul-food breakfasts and lunches, but their gumbo is not to be passed up.
Amanstatic/Google
Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
James Hise/Google
Dooky Chase may be famous for their fried chicken, but don’t sleep on their gumbo. Get both for the ultimate experience!
Galatoire’s Restaurant - New Orleans/Facebook
Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
One of the oldest restaurants in New Orleans, Galatoire’s has been a culinary landmark of New Orleans since 1905. Not only do they offer a seafood okra gumbo, but their duck and andouille gumbo will satisfy those that prefer a dark roux-based gumbo.
Amantastic/Google
The High Hat Cafe, 4500 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Dara Sy/Google
Don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you, there’s greatness behind those doors. This causal neighborhood eatery is known for their catfish, but their gumbo is the real hidden gem on the menu. Made with a dark roux and chock-full of chicken and andouille, this is one gumbo that might just rival your own.
Luizza’s By The Track/Facebook
Liuzza’s by the Track, 1518 N Lopez St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
What goes better with their famous BBQ shrimp po’boy than a hearty bowl of their chicken and sausage gumbo? Nothing. Nothing pairs more perfectly.
Andrew Marshall/Google
Neyow’s Creole Café, 3332 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Cary Chiang/Google
There’s always something to tempt your tastebuds at Neyows. Their gumbo features both shrimp and smoked sausage with ham for a unique twist to a New Orleans classic.
Chronofanz/Google
Oceana Grill, 739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Michelle Barrino/Google
Our last stop on this epic gumbo trail leads us right back to Bourbon Street where you’ll find Oceana Grill. Pair your gumbo with an order of their famous crab cakes for a meal fit for a king!
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