Did you know that gumbo is the official cuisine of Louisiana? It was made official in 2004, but we all know this delicious dish has been a staple of many a Louisianian’s diets for ages. You can find gumbo on just about every menu in the state, but not all gumbo is the same. When you’re wanting to indulge in a hearty bowl of gumbo, these 11 restaurants in Louisiana have some of the best!
- Cher Amie’s Seafood Restaurant
Threshold 360/Google 15628 W Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345, USA
CherAmie’s Seafood Restaurant/Facebook Cher Amie’s Seafood Restaurant is located in the tiny town of Cut Off, and the gumbo alone is worth a trip from any corner of the state. Pair yours with one of the specialty pasta or seafood dishes for an extra-Cajun meal.
- Coop’s Place
Michael Priddy/Google Coop’s Place, 1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Ksiri/Trip Advisor If you’re in the New Orleans area, Coop’s Place needs to move to the top of your gumbo list. Good Cajun food at decent prices in a no-frills environment, seems perfect right?
- Dooky Chase
Amantastic/Google Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Keith Nelson/Google Dooky Chase is one of the cuinary landmarks in New Orleans - and for good reason. They’re known for fried chicken, but the gumbo is the real hidden gem on the menu.
- Fremin’s
Fremin’s Restaurant/Google Fremin’s Restaurant, 402 W 3rd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301, USA
Fremin’s Restaurant/Google Located in downtown Thibodaux, Fremin’s is your home away from home when it comes to delicious Cajun fare. The gumbo here is a duck and andouille gumbo, a fun twist on the traditional version.
- Hambone
Hambone/Google Hambone, 544 Girod St, Mandeville, LA 70448, USA
Hambone/Google Our next restaurant takes us to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain where we’ll find Hambone. This old Mandeville restaurant is a local favorite for many of its dishes, but the gumbo tastes just like grandma used to make. Don’t forget to plop some potato salad in there!
- Herby-K’s
Louise Morgan/Google Herby-K’s, 1833 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA
John Bradford/Google This iconic restaurant has been a Shreveport staple for nearly a century, and while it may be known for its famous Shrimp Buster sandwich, the gumbo gives that sandwich a run for its money.
- Jasmines on the Bayou
Jasmines on the Bayou/Facebook Jasmines On the Bayou, 6010 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA
Jasmines on the Bayou/Facebook When you want a homestyle meal without firing up your kitchen, Jasmines on the Bayou is just the ticket.
- Mike Anderson’s Seafood
John Mc/Google Mike Anderson’s - Gonzales, 1500 Louisiana 30 W, Gonzales, LA 70737, USA
Mike Anderson’s Seafood/Facebook Mike Anderson’s is a Baton Rouge staple, and after one taste of the fully-loaded gumbo, you’ll become a customer for life.
- Prejean’s
Rob Massey/Google Prejean’s, 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
Christi Brown/Google A Lafayette favorite for nearly 50 years, Prejean’s is your best bet for good old-fashioned Louisiana food in a warm, rustic setting.
- Rice and Roux
Londyn Cleary/Google Rice and Roux, 2158 O’Neal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, USA
Rice and Roux/Facebook This tasty Baton Rouge eatery offers plenty of Cajun favorites, including a gumbo so good you’ll be resisting the urge to lick your bowl.
- Spahr’s Seafood
Dean Landeche/Google Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant, 3682 US-90, Des Allemands, LA 70030, USA
Spahr’s Seafood/Facebook Last but certainly not least, Spahr’s Seafood. There are multiple locations peppered across southeastern Louisiana, and no matter which one you visit, you’ll be on cloud nine once you try the gumbo.
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Threshold 360/Google
15628 W Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345, USA
CherAmie’s Seafood Restaurant/Facebook
Cher Amie’s Seafood Restaurant is located in the tiny town of Cut Off, and the gumbo alone is worth a trip from any corner of the state. Pair yours with one of the specialty pasta or seafood dishes for an extra-Cajun meal.
Michael Priddy/Google
Coop’s Place, 1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Ksiri/Trip Advisor
If you’re in the New Orleans area, Coop’s Place needs to move to the top of your gumbo list. Good Cajun food at decent prices in a no-frills environment, seems perfect right?
Amantastic/Google
Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Keith Nelson/Google
Dooky Chase is one of the cuinary landmarks in New Orleans - and for good reason. They’re known for fried chicken, but the gumbo is the real hidden gem on the menu.
Fremin’s Restaurant/Google
Fremin’s Restaurant, 402 W 3rd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301, USA
Located in downtown Thibodaux, Fremin’s is your home away from home when it comes to delicious Cajun fare. The gumbo here is a duck and andouille gumbo, a fun twist on the traditional version.
Hambone/Google
Hambone, 544 Girod St, Mandeville, LA 70448, USA
Our next restaurant takes us to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain where we’ll find Hambone. This old Mandeville restaurant is a local favorite for many of its dishes, but the gumbo tastes just like grandma used to make. Don’t forget to plop some potato salad in there!
Louise Morgan/Google
Herby-K’s, 1833 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA
John Bradford/Google
This iconic restaurant has been a Shreveport staple for nearly a century, and while it may be known for its famous Shrimp Buster sandwich, the gumbo gives that sandwich a run for its money.
Jasmines on the Bayou/Facebook
Jasmines On the Bayou, 6010 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA
When you want a homestyle meal without firing up your kitchen, Jasmines on the Bayou is just the ticket.
John Mc/Google
Mike Anderson’s - Gonzales, 1500 Louisiana 30 W, Gonzales, LA 70737, USA
Mike Anderson’s Seafood/Facebook
Mike Anderson’s is a Baton Rouge staple, and after one taste of the fully-loaded gumbo, you’ll become a customer for life.
Rob Massey/Google
Prejean’s, 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
Christi Brown/Google
A Lafayette favorite for nearly 50 years, Prejean’s is your best bet for good old-fashioned Louisiana food in a warm, rustic setting.
Londyn Cleary/Google
Rice and Roux, 2158 O’Neal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, USA
Rice and Roux/Facebook
This tasty Baton Rouge eatery offers plenty of Cajun favorites, including a gumbo so good you’ll be resisting the urge to lick your bowl.
Dean Landeche/Google
Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant, 3682 US-90, Des Allemands, LA 70030, USA
Spahr’s Seafood/Facebook
Last but certainly not least, Spahr’s Seafood. There are multiple locations peppered across southeastern Louisiana, and no matter which one you visit, you’ll be on cloud nine once you try the gumbo.
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Address: Cher Amie’s, 15628 W Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345, USAAddress: Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USAAddress: Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant, 3682 US-90, Des Allemands, LA 70030, USAAddress: Jasmines On the Bayou, 6010 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USAAddress: Hambone, 544 Girod St, Mandeville, LA 70448, USAAddress: Herby-K’s, 1833 Pierre Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, USAAddress: Coop’s Place, 1109 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAddress: Fremin’s Restaurant, 402 W 3rd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301, USAAddress: Prejean’s, 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507, USAAddress: Mike Anderson’s - Baton Rouge, 1031 W Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
