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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1469 reviews

What Jonathan F doesn't like about The Gumbo Bros:
My partner and his family are originally from New Orleans and love authentic cajun gumbo so I decided to give this place a try. Ordered takeout. I was completely displeased with the gumbo. I ordered the shrimp. I expected for it to have a mixture of chicken and spicy sausage but was I wrong. The gumbo was so watered down and the shrimp were so over cooked I literally ended up throwing the dish away. There goes over $... View all feedback. What User likes about The Gumbo Bros:
The questions abound when considering the Gumbo Brothers. Do they have gumbo? Po boys? Is it good? Is it authentic? Does the bread for the po boys taste like it came from New Orleans? Are they really brothers? The answer to all of those questions is a resounding yes, except maybe the brothers thing (they appear to be best buds from LSU). The rest is affirmative. As the weather gets chillier my order typically tilts t... View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 1449 reviews
Ron
05.08.2023 - 05:51

Gumbo Bros offers the best gumbo and PoBoys I've had since my last trip to Louisiana a year ago! The catfish has a wonderfully crispy breading, and their chicke...

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Regina
05.08.2023 - 05:51

I actually walked by this place, and my inner foodie shouted, "Go back!" I'm so glad I listened to that voice! The food was incredible! The crawfish macaroni an...

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Laura
05.08.2023 - 05:51

Wow, really impressed with this place! Really cute decor and authentic Louisiana touches on the wall. I tried the seafood gumbo (shrimp was amazing! , chicken a...

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Kate
05.08.2023 - 05:51

This is possibly the best chicken and sausage gumbo I've ever tasted! The music is fantastic, and the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed. I highly recommend it!

Nick
05.08.2023 - 05:51

To be in New York to eat gumbo (being that I'm from Texas) was something so amazing. My gumbo was really good and hot just the way I like it w/ a kick of spice...

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Top-rated
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews

I drove an hour from New Jersey to satisfy my craving for gumbo, and Gumbo Bros absolutely delivered! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere really reminded...

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Bre'Anna
12.10.2023 - 20:46

I came here for lunch and let full satisfied! I did the $15 lunch combo which came with a half shrimp po’boy, cup of gumbo and drink. It was my first time havin...

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The questions abound when considering the Gumbo Brothers. Do they have gumbo? Po boys? Is it good? Is it authentic? Does the bread for the po boys taste like it...

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Tash
12.10.2023 - 20:46

I’ve always saw this place and wanted to try it. I’ve always been intrigued by Creole cooking. I bought the Cajun fries and the Nancy Seafood Gumbo. The Cajun f...

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This restaurant is just like the one in Nashville, and I have to say, it's fantastic—definitely one of the best gumbo spots in NYC. Everything they prepare come...

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Restaurantji
3.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Jonathan
16.08.2023 - 04:20

My partner and his family are originally from New Orleans and have a strong affinity for authentic Cajun gumbo, so I decided to give this restaurant a shot. I o...

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Brendan
16.08.2023 - 04:20

I'm really sad to hear that this place is closing down. I've been a regular here throughout its entire existence. The gumbos and po’ boys have always been consi...

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Fabrizio
16.08.2023 - 04:20

I found the chicken and sausage gumbo to be underwhelming and mediocre, with a disappointing amount of meat. I really wanted to enjoy my experience at this rest...

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Vanessa
16.08.2023 - 04:20

I made a review a few years ago and was so jaded by the fact of there being a “ New Orleans-styled” restaurant in Brooklyn, that I total missed the mark. I retu...

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Rachel
16.08.2023 - 04:20

Best fried catfish and fries I've ever had. It was a thing of beauty. Flavorful, perfectly golden brown. Crispy. Absolutely delicious. Waffle fries and sauce th...

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