Authentic NOLA Cajun/Creole flavors. Craveable gumbo & decadent desserts, but experiences vary.
Filé Gumbo Bar offers a taste of New Orleans in NYC, specializing in Cajun and Creole cuisine. While some patrons rave about its authentic gumbo and decadent desserts like the Chocolate Praline Cake and Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Pudding, others have found the food to be underwhelming and overpriced. The restaurant's ambiance is often described as pleasant, but the culinary experience can be inconsistent.
This restaurant serves Cajun and Creole dishes, with gumbo being a frequently mentioned item. While some customers highly recommend dishes like the Chocolate Praline Cake and Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Pudding, others have found the food, including gumbo and shrimp and grits, to be lacking in flavor, watery, or even inedible. There are also notes about limited vegetarian options.
"The Chocolate Praline Cake and Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Pudding have been specifically recommended as delicious desserts."
Customer feedback is sharply divided, with some praising the authentic Cajun/Creole dishes and desserts, while a significant number report disappointing food quality and service.
Important Note
Customer experiences with the food quality are highly variable, with some finding it excellent and others reporting it as disappointing or inedible.
"Filé Gumbo is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
Positive"This user noted that Robert Sietsema likes Filé Gumbo Bar but had a personal experience where the jambalaya was unremarkable."
Neutral"This user felt that File Gumbo Bar in NYC was just okay for Cajun food."
Neutral"Filé Gumbo is consistently recommended by the commenter because they love it."
Positive"Filé Gumbo in SoHo was recommended for its very good food, and it's noted that it's not a difficult reservation to get."
Positive"This user had a positive experience at Filé Gumbo Bar during a Thanksgiving pre-fixe and brunch, enjoying it with their boyfriend from the South."
Positive"A brief, firm reiteration to avoid Filé Gumbo Bar."
Negative"In response to a negative review of Filé Gumbo Bar, this user expresses surprise, noting its strong average Google rating."
Neutral"Responding to a suggestion of Filé Gumbo Bar, this user strongly advises against it, stating the food is horrible and to avoid the establishment."
Negative"Filé Gumbo Bar, located at 275 Church St., is suggested as a place that might serve the requested traditional Southern New Year's meal."
Neutral"This user noted that File in Lower Manhattan is one of the few remaining places in NYC that serves dishes like jambalaya, implying it's a notable option."
Positive"This commenter considers File Gumbo their new favorite Cajun spot and also notes they have a decent happy hour."
Positive"File Gumbo was recommended as a Cajun food option in NYC."
Neutral"File Gumbo is recommended as a neighborhood joint that can accommodate walk-in diners."
Positive"Recommended the gumbo at Filé Gumbo Bar in Tribeca as legit."
Positive"File Gumbo Bar is advised to be skipped due to its lack of flavor depth, watery gumbo, and overall unimpressive and overpriced food."
Negative"A commenter strongly warns others against eating at File Gumbo Bar, emphasizing it should be avoided."
Negative"The food at File Gumbo Bar was deemed terrible, specifically a dish called "Louisiana BBQ Shrimp" described as "shrimp in some red water with cold bread," leading to a strong "do not recommend" stance."
Negative"File Gumbo Bar is criticized as overhyped, with its food being a disappointment."
Negative"File Gumbo Bar is strongly not recommended due to inedible and overly salty food (shrimp and grits), stale bread, abysmal service, and being charged for the bad bread."
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