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Grab A Spoon And Dig Into This Epic Gumbo Trail In New Orleans

Discover the best places to enjoy gumbo in New Orleans, featuring top restaurants known for their unique takes on this iconic dish.

Published Oct 6, 2021

Written by 

Jackie Sutherlin

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!

1. Olde Nola Cookery

A colorful restaurant entrance with a sign for authentic New Orleans cuisine, featuring people outside and a menu display.
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Three bowls of spicy seafood stew with a roll, served on a colorful table.
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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.

2. Lil Dizzy’s Cafe

A green building with a sign reading "Dizzy's" and a line of people waiting outside on a sunny day.
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A spoonful of hearty soup with sausage slices and meatballs, garnished with herbs and vegetables.
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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.

3. Dooky Chase

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A bowl of hearty soup with meat chunks, herbs, and spices, served on a white plate.
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Dooky Chase may be famous for their fried chicken, but don’t sleep on their gumbo. Get both for the ultimate experience!

4. Galatoire’s

Exterior of a restaurant with green shutters, a sign, and decorative ironwork, located on a city street.
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A bowl of gumbo with shrimp, vegetables, and rice, garnished with fresh herbs.
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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.

5. High Hat Cafe

Exterior of High Hat restaurant with a green and red facade, outdoor seating, and a cloudy sky above.
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A bowl of dark brown stew with shredded meat, topped with white rice and green onions, served with slices of bread.
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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.

6. Liuzza’s by the Track

A street view featuring Liuzza's restaurant, with a blue building, trees, and parked cars under a cloudy sky.
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A bowl of rich, dark soup with shrimp and meat, served alongside crispy bread on a wooden table.
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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.

7. Neyow's Creole Café

A lively night scene outside Neyow's Creole Café, with patrons visible through the windows and colorful lighting.
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A bowl of rice and sausage stew, garnished with bay leaves and herbs, served in a white dish.
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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.

8. Oceana Grill

A nighttime view of Oceana Grill, featuring an open sign and menu specials outside a brick building.
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A plate of fried seafood with lemon, a bowl of gumbo with rice, and a side of bread on a colorful table.
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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!

Did your favorite gumbo spot make the list? If not, nominate it for a chance to be featured.

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