My wifes first trip to New Orleans and after eating spinach & Artichote dip at the Gumbo shop, well the rest of the evening was a wash out. (1 reply, last updated by cajun-gwailo February 5, 2004)

I’ve always been suspicious of the Gumbo Shop, (the name, the ads,) but I went with friends after JazzFest and had a splendid time. The crawfish etoufee was sublime, incredibly light sauce that was slightly sweet. I never... (2 replies, last updated by JoeTooCool May 21, 2002)

We had lunch at the Gumbo Shop on Monday. The Jambalaya consisted of two ice cream scoops of rice, a small amount of chicken and no discernible amounts of sausage or shrimp. The sauteed sausage po-boy had 1/2 the ingredients than... (5 replies, last updated by cajun-gwailo July 10, 2005)

I ate at Gumbo Shop in St. Louis today. This was my third try. I ordered an Abita Amber. They only had it warm. (huh?) Strike One. I ordered an Oyster Poboy. It was about 8 inches long by 2 inches wide, contained about 8 small... (0 replies, last updated by Complainer May 13, 2004)

$$ and richness of food) and we would be over the top. I asked the hotel concierge for recommendations for a casual location with authentic regional cuisine.She sent us over to the Gumbo Shop. It was a fun and reasonably priced... (18 replies, last updated by fryguy June 5, 2008)

I like the oyster po’boys at Acme, but for lunch I would probably go for some Crawfish Etouffe or a combo Plate at the Gumbo Shop. Some people say it’s a tourist trap but I like it – but then again, I’m a... (2 replies, last updated by kiwi February 12, 2003)

Seems like most of the top restaurants are closed on Sunday night. Any recommendations in or near the Quarter for a not-too-fancy Sunday night dinner? (8 replies, last updated by nolaprincess January 6, 2009)

Hey all! My shoe confusion is solved and the New Orleans trip is over and done with. Had a blast with the food although the conference was a drag. Question: What is your opinion of the restaurants we went to? 1. The Gumbo Shop 2.... (4 replies, last updated by Aviga Loo Hoo December 16, 2003)

. Mail order the crawfish, andouille and file powder over the web and make a big old pot and freeze most of it. My favorite gumbo in Nawlins is the Gumbo Z’herbes (Green Gumbo) at the Gumbo Shop. Its a fairly touristy kind... (2 replies, last updated by Jason "Po Boy" Perlow October 16, 2000)

The Gumbo Shop, 630 St. Peter? I know, it’s touristy but I enjoyed the food. (13 replies, last updated by david schaeffer April 5, 2005)

Where the f**k is the Gumbo Factory? Is that a joke? I find the best and most consistent gumbo comes from the Gumbo Shop. Yes, they are touristy, but the price is right and they have been doing it for over 60 years, so I think... (22 replies, last updated by MakingSense January 18, 2007)

I’m very picky about my gumbo and have found delicious gumbo at The Piccadilly located in La Fleur’s Bluff shopping center. Their gumbo has a nice, dark roux with bits of crabmeat. Give them a days notice and a gallon... (4 replies, last updated by sjs1959 December 27, 2007)

i am making gumbo tomorrow and need to pick up some file (Ground Dried Sassafaras Leaves). anyone know of a store on the west side i might be able to get it? i’m sure kalustyan’s has it, but i’m going to be on... (2 replies, last updated by Steph March 22, 2004)

The Tower Market will do you quite well for all the things you’ll need for Gumbo. Perhaps a bit pricier than you might be able to do ideally, but it’ll be a one stop shop for your current purposes, which is worth... (5 replies, last updated by ccbweb August 15, 2007)

I know Dean and Deluca has it. Probably any good spice shop.... (7 replies, last updated by Olympia Jane November 20, 2003)