Gumbo's

Great Cajun in Downtown Austin

by PaddyMcP at Citysearch

Before going, I wasn't sure Gumbo's would be able to replicate a New Orleans fine dining experience in downtown Austin. But it did a great job.. from the moment I walked in the door it felt like I was in the Crescent City.

The food was great, as well. I was there for lunch and had to have the Catfish Jambalaya. Mmmm-mmm, tasty. Lightly battered catfish served over crawfish etoufee and rice made my day. Probably not the best I ever had, but I left more than satisfied.

Always Good

by Avg Joe at Citysearch

I have been going to Gumbo's for the last ten years. Sometimes once a week, other times once a month. The food is always excellent. I highly recommend trying the special. The waitstaff is very friendly and they work hard to make sure you are taken care of. My favorite dishes are the Blackened Salmon Salad, Greek Salad and Daily Special. If you are in the mood for dessert I would highly recommend the bread pudding (chocolate or vanilla) or the chocolate custard.

• Pros: Excellent Specials, Great Quality Control
• Cons: A bit too expensive to eat there regularly

Gumbo's is to Cajun as Chuy's is to Mexican

by JulieInWellsBranch at Citysearch

Don't get me wrong, the food at Gumbo's is most excellent and I would definitely eat there more often if I could afford to do so.

I can't think of a dish I've ever had at Gumbo's that wasn't well executed and enjoyable. Many of the dishes are food that would never be found anywhere in Louisiana, and the style of preparation is not what you'd find should you find that dish in the first place.

But each region cuisine is adapted to whomever adopts it, and so it is with Gumbo's.

If you want strictly authentic, find wherever Mike and Yoli are cooking today, or else drive to Lafayette or New Orleans.

• Pros: Excellent food
• Cons: Not authentically New Orleanian / Cajun / Louisianaian.

Never Again!

by Nonya69 at Citysearch

From the pretentious host to the cold food, they could not even get my reservation right. After trusting Gumbos to a large party of out of town guests, they truly disappointed me with slow service and a table that was not even ready when I arrived; even after calling 30 minutes in advance to let them know we were on our way. I am saddened and greatly disappointed with our entire evening. With all of the amazing restaurants in town Gumbos needs to step up their customer service and quality of food.

• Cons: cold food, poor service

Louisiana Cooking

by CSMobileUser3 at Citysearch

Im from La, an the food taste great. The taste brought me bk home