Gumbo’s Louisiana Style Cafe features some of the best Cajun and
Creole cuisine this far west of the bayou, including jambalaya,
étouffée, po-boys, gumbo and red beans and rice. Some of these regional
dishes pack a lot of heat, so be sure to ask the knowledgeable waitstaff
regarding levels of spice. Start your journey to the Gulf with Gumbo’s
special oysters Rockefeller: a half-dozen oysters on the half shell,
baked with spinach and topped with another fried oyster for double the
flavor. The chicken and sausage gumbo rivals its cousin in New Orleans,
with its stout roux base for the meat. A house specialty is the rainbow
trout filled with shrimp and crawfish (when in season) and served with
rosemary mashed potatoes and a spinach-stuffed baked tomato. The
fabulous bread pudding is a local favorite, made with fine breadcrumbs
instead of large chunks of bread, and the smooth chocolate custard
offers a sweet, creamy finish to a spicy meal and resembles a large
helping of flan. The full bar serves New Orleans-style hurricanes and
boasts an extensive wine list.
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.
"On
those rare chilly days in Austin, we crave a steaming bowl of soulful
chicken and andouille sausage gumbo paired with the substantial
almond-crusted goat cheese salad tossed with warm bacon dressing and
cinnamon brandy apples."
— Gayot