Best bowl of Gumbo in/near Austin?

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On Tue, 03 Aug 1999 03:50:12 GMT,
Michael W. wrote:
>So where can I go to have a great big bowl of spicy gumbo, loaded with
>good seafood, and maybe some complimentary rolls, for $10.00 or less?
>Especially for lunch!  Thanks for any advice.

While I have not tried it myself (yet!), what about Sambets on Research and Spicewood Springs?  They apparently now serve food, including gumbo. I'm going to try it soon, but am certainly not an expert on Cajun food.

Hmmm!  After checking their webpage (www.sambets.com), I think I'm going to try them tomorrow...

rajat

> where can I go to have a great big bowl of spicy gumbo, loaded with
> good seafood, and maybe some complimentary rolls, for $10.00 or less?

      I seem to remember that Quality Seafoods was mentioned in the past
      (Airport at 290) and the Beignets place on West 6th has it as their
      Friday Blue Plate Special, if I remember right.

Michael W. wrote:
>In recent months I have had trouble getting my lunchtime gumbo "fix",
>so maybe I can get some advice here.  I used to really enjoy "Gumbo's"

I've always enjoyed the gumbo served at Castle Hill.  I was pleased to see that Mirabelle, (step-?)child of Castle Hill, decided to put it on their menu, too.  Don't know if the bowl would be big enough and whether the price is right, but it sure was good.

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Try Arts Rib House on Thursdays and Shoal Creek Saloon. Both places have great Gumbo-at least while I was there!

Frank in Austin

Michael W. wrote:

> In recent months I have had trouble getting my lunchtime gumbo "fix",
> so maybe I can get some advice here.  I used to really enjoy "Gumbo's"
> restaurant, before they moved and went upscale.  I would get a big
> bowl of shrimp gumbo there for $6-8, and was very satisifed.  But
> since they moved, their menu seems designed to make sure every patron
> gets expensive entrees, when I just want a big heapin bowl o' gumbo!
>
> For a while, I also hit Pearl's for lunch often.  It wasn't crowded,
> and I thought the gumbo was OK, although I didn't enjoy it as much as
> Gumbo's.  Then Pearl's closed.  Waiting to see about Mother of
> Pearl's.
>
> I tried a bowl of the seafood gumbo at Dixies, and it was lacking in
> content.  Meaning, it tasted OK but needed a higher density of shrimp,
> seafood, etc.  I left somewhat unsatisfied.  Maybe I should try again
> to see if it was a fluke.  Perhaps they scooped from the top of the
> kettle, or Dixie's doesn't think gumbo by itself should be a complete
> meal.  If it was how could they sell their  $8.00 appetizers and
> desserts?!  Dixies doesn't even offer free rolls!  I think any
> restaurant in Dixie's price class shoud give their patrons something
> to munch on while they wait...
>
> So where can I go to have a great big bowl of spicy gumbo, loaded with
> good seafood, and maybe some complimentary rolls, for $10.00 or less?
> Especially for lunch!  Thanks for any advice.

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