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“The Gumbo Shop is the winner every time”
New Orleans is a Mecca of culinary temptations and as a native I wouldn’t want it any other way. Temptation and atonement are part of our culture. With religious roots that are primarily Catholic, thanks to our French founders, the church affects our calendar in a rather unique way: we celebrate Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, the final day of feasting before 40 days of Lent. The traditional abstinence from meat during this time leading up to Easter means that we have to “sacrifice” by enjoying the bounty from nearby waters: fish, shrimp and oysters from the Gulf of Mexico, crabs from Lake Pontchatrain, and crawfish from area swamplands.New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718 and named after the regent, the Duke d’Orleans. Passed to the Spanish for a while, it went back to France long enough for Napoleon to sell it to a fledgling United States of America in 1803.
Had a really good experience. My wife and I shared their 3-course dinner. The seafood okra gumbo was excellent, the creole combination platter was good, the macaque choux corn was OK and the... Read more
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... Read more
Don't bother. I tried the Gumbo Shop on a recent trip. Unfortunately, the food and service were disappointing. Several people recommended this place to me. I was told it's an "institution." I can... Read more
Roberts Gumbo Shop
Hours
- Sun, Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Tue - Thu: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Bar
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Outdoor Seating
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Takeout
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