It’s gumbo weather, y’all! When the temperatures drop, you can practically hear every New Orleanian firing up their stoves to start their roux. You don’t always have the time to make a pot of gumbo, and luckily for us, there are no shortage of restaurants to turn to when you’re in the mood for a hearty bowl of gumbo. You can’t go wrong with Mr. B’s, a culinary landmark for the Crescent City. They’ve been a staple in the French Quarter for 40 years, and their gumbo is some of the best in the city. Let’s check it out.

For a fine dining experience like no other, a trip to Mr. B’s is in order.

googlemaps.com Located right in the heart of the French Quarter, this legendary restaurant has been a favorite for locals and tourists since they opened in 1979.

Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Jazz brunch, there’s truly never a bad time to visit this beautiful eatery.

Katmenhag/Trip Advisor While the dress code is upscale casual, it’s typical for men to wear sports coats and collared shirts.

Their lunch menu includes several Cajun and Creole classics plus familiar favorites like burgers, chicken, and more.

Mr. B’s Bistro/Facebook Their bistro burger, pictured above, is a delicious 10-ounce wood grilled beef tenderloin burger that will make any burger-lover a happy camper.

Mr. B’s is known for several signature items, and you’ll want to save room to try them all.

Mr. B’s Bistro/Facebook Their barbecued shrimp is truly one for the books. Their Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce with garlic and black pepper is the perfect sauce for succulent Louisiana shrimp to take a bath in.

Another signature dish is their Gumbo Ya Ya.

Mr. B’s Bistro/Facebook It begins with a super-dark roux and ends with spicy chicken and andouille, what more could you ask for?

Of course, if you’re more of a seafood gumbo person, they’ve got you covered.

Joey M./Trip Advisor Their seafood gumbo is jam-packed with Louisiana Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and okra for a hearty gumbo that could easily be a meal of its own.

For an entree, you can’t go wrong with their truffle butter filet mignon.

Mr. B’s Bistro/Facebook Served with garlic potato rounds and sautéed spinach, it’s practically perfect in any way.

End your meal with one of their signature desserts for a truly special evening.

Mr. B’s Bistro/Facebook Their Creole bread pudding with Irish whiskey is one of the best bread puddings in the city. Be sure to save room for this New Orleans dish!

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.

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Located right in the heart of the French Quarter, this legendary restaurant has been a favorite for locals and tourists since they opened in 1979.

Katmenhag/Trip Advisor

While the dress code is upscale casual, it’s typical for men to wear sports coats and collared shirts.

Mr. B’s Bistro/Facebook

Their bistro burger, pictured above, is a delicious 10-ounce wood grilled beef tenderloin burger that will make any burger-lover a happy camper.

Their barbecued shrimp is truly one for the books. Their Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce with garlic and black pepper is the perfect sauce for succulent Louisiana shrimp to take a bath in.

It begins with a super-dark roux and ends with spicy chicken and andouille, what more could you ask for?

Joey M./Trip Advisor

Their seafood gumbo is jam-packed with Louisiana Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and okra for a hearty gumbo that could easily be a meal of its own.

Served with garlic potato rounds and sautéed spinach, it’s practically perfect in any way.

Their Creole bread pudding with Irish whiskey is one of the best bread puddings in the city. Be sure to save room for this New Orleans dish!

Have you ever had the gumbo at Mr. B’s? Which one is your favorite? Shout it out in the comments below!

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