When it comes to gumbo, there are two sides of the fence that people generally fall on: seafood gumbo and chicken & sausage gumbo. Both are delicious, and now that we’ve had a cold front or two, it’s officially gumbo season. While you’re waiting for that roux to brown, why don’t you pop on over to Gabrielle Restaurant, where you can try their incredible smoked quail gumbo which is truly one of the most unique gumbos you’ll find in New Orleans. Let’s check it out.
Gabrielle Restaurant has been a favorite for New Orleanians since 1992.
Bryan K./Trip Advisor Many locals may remember their original location that was run by Mary and Greg Sonnier over on Esplanade Avenue that sadly closed down after Hurricane Katrina.
Gabrielle Restaurant re-opened its doors in 2017 after a 12-year hiatus.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook The Sonnier’s daughter and namesake of the restaurant, Gabrielle Sonnier now co-owns the restaurant she grew up with, now located in the historic Treme neighborhood.
The family-owned and operated restaurant is just as comfortable and casual as it ever was.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Google Those that remember the original will still find a few nostalgic dishes on the menu, and they’ve tried to keep the overall atmosphere the same as it was before.
You’d never know they took a 12-year hiatus.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook Cooking is just like riding a bike, right? And these award-winning chefs have all your favorite Cajun dishes with a little New Orleans flair to them.
Lunch is served Thursday through Saturday afternoons and the menu features a little bit of everything.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook From homemade burgers to mouthwateringly good duck tamales, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you dine for lunch or dinner, one thing is certain: you need to try the smoked quail gumbo.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook Nothing hits the spot better than a hearty gumbo on a cold day.
Served with green anise sausage and popcorn rice, this is easily one of the most unique gumbos in the city.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook It’s consistently voted one of the best from hungry New Orleanians.
Their gumbo is a great start to a perfect meal.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook While it can be tempting to make their incredible gumbo a meal of its own, you’d be missing out on some of their incredible dishes like fried rabbit leg, bone-in pork chops, slow-roasted duck, and many others.
For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.
Bryan K./Trip Advisor
Many locals may remember their original location that was run by Mary and Greg Sonnier over on Esplanade Avenue that sadly closed down after Hurricane Katrina.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Facebook
The Sonnier’s daughter and namesake of the restaurant, Gabrielle Sonnier now co-owns the restaurant she grew up with, now located in the historic Treme neighborhood.
Gabrielle Restaurant/Google
Those that remember the original will still find a few nostalgic dishes on the menu, and they’ve tried to keep the overall atmosphere the same as it was before.
Cooking is just like riding a bike, right? And these award-winning chefs have all your favorite Cajun dishes with a little New Orleans flair to them.
From homemade burgers to mouthwateringly good duck tamales, there’s something for everyone.
Nothing hits the spot better than a hearty gumbo on a cold day.
It’s consistently voted one of the best from hungry New Orleanians.
While it can be tempting to make their incredible gumbo a meal of its own, you’d be missing out on some of their incredible dishes like fried rabbit leg, bone-in pork chops, slow-roasted duck, and many others.
Have you ever tried the smoked quail gumbo from Gabrielle Restaurant? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: 2441 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
