Gumbo King

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Garlic noodles, mac n cheese, half crab & shrimp

Elvira F.

Food: 4.5/5 stars Service: 1/5 Bartender: 4.5/5 Ok firstly the food here is GOOD. Flavorful and rich. My boyfriend and I ordered the gumbo fries, the gumbo over rice and I ordered their biggest platter (half of a snow crab, shrimp and 2 sides). I had the garlic noodles and mac n cheese. We also had their King Crunch. Overall the food was delicious, hearty and rich. The crab meat was delicate and the garlic noodles were overall good. Everything we had was delicious. We had Purple Rain and a sidecar for drinks..both which were good. Not amazing but good for the price. Now why the 3 stars? Honestly the stars are for the food and our bartender/waitress who was really sweet. Our experience there was subpar at best... We arrived at 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday. It was decently busy but we got immediately greeted and seated at the bar. Now..I guess the bartenders also serve tables and that made for a very chaotic and LONG meal... It took about 15 minutes before we were greeted. Another 15 minutes before we received cornbread & water, and that's when our order was taken... but it took AN HOUR before we even received our cocktails. I know it's not the bartenders fault. She had some pretty difficult tables who wanted refunds, split checks etc. But for an over $200 meal...we expect more timely service. Not sure if it's understaffing, timing, training or what but it took almost 2 hours before we got our food.. Mind you...it took an hour before we got our drinks. We also received our entrees before our appetizer.. the total time there was close to 3 hours. It was a bit frustrating seeing other tables get their drinks before us who were seated after us. But their waitress seemed to be making their drinks personally and unfortunately ours was just SWAMPED for the first hour after we sat down. The prince portrait, art and decor are dope. There are about 15 tables and 6 or so seats at the bar. Overall food was great, our bartender/waitress (who did check in on us multiple times and apologize) was sweet but the time it took to get our drinks and food was just ridiculous. Waiting 1 hour for drinks & 2 hours for food is unacceptable in my opinion. Usually if it's that bad the manager would come talk to a party and apologize for the wait or at least comp something. We aren't the kind of people to ask for that but it's a good faith showing. Since it wasn't the servers fault we made sure to give her a 20% tip, but for a $200 bill (including tip) we expect a better experience than what we received. Anyways, we won't be returning...when we go out to eat, the experience is just as important as the flavor & quality of the food. And this place falls flat on its butt.

Carol P.

Attention Kings & Queens: There are some good places to eat in not so great areas of town. Gumbo King is one of those places, located in the middle of an old tiny strip mall on Northgate Blvd. Don't let the outside turn you away from trying some delicious soul food! We were welcomed in and seated right away but the host took our party of 4 to a table with only 3 chairs. LOL No worries. I still liked the vibe: small, casual, and simply decorated with some cool artwork/ posters and R&B and old school hip hop being played a little loudly. Also the servers address you as "king" or "queen," which I loved. They brought our waters without straws and without the sliced lemons we asked for. I didn't like that they were out of straws, but luckily we had our own in the car. My friend had ordered a blended drink, which definitely needed a straw. I wanted a watermelon lemon drop but they were out of watermelon. I ended up getting the blackberry lemon drop. Pro tip: They have about 5 cocktails that are only $5 when added to an entree. We waited almost half an hour to get our drinks. There was a big party seated when we got there, so not sure if our drink order got lost or what. Anyways the sweet female manager (I'm assuming she was the manager) came over and apologized for the wait and said our drinks were on the house. At least the rocky start got smoothed out, and from that point on, it was a better dining experience. They have a "rotating menu" of specialties only available on certain days. Saturday was "fried ribs," so I already knew what I wanted! But sadly they were out! (Note to self: go or order early if you want something from the rotating menu.) Instead I got the fried pork chops that were recommended by a friend and chose fried cabbage and mac n cheese as my sides. We had to try their signature "gumbo wings" that I ordered as an appetizer but pretty much came at the same time as our entrees. Everyone else ordered the fried catfish, fried chicken, rice & gravy, yams, greens, and the alfredo fettucine. The gumbo wings were smackin'!!!! Large pieces of fried drums and flats that were smothered with the gumbo "roux," basically like a gravy with bits of chicken and sausage from the gumbo. I loved the pork chops the most! Super crunchy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. Everyone loved their fried fish and chicken. I say "fried king" fits them well! Not that there wasn't already a ton of food on our plates, but I asked if they had cornbread, and glad I did. It was buttery sweet, moist, and even though the bottom was a little burnt, it was still one of the best I've ever had! All of the sides were ok but my cousin raved about the fettucine alfredo. I'll have to order that next time, maybe with the fried lobster, which also came highly recommended. Support black-owned, small, and local!

LaWanda A.

Well let me first start off that it took no time to be seated since it was barely anyone in there. The waitress did not speak to us but just sat down and brought us a napkin that was dirty. We told her and she brought us another set Moving forward, I order the fried fish red snapper in which did not taste like it and it had no seasoning. The greens were a little spicy but had a big bay leaf and skin from the turkey meat there which was very interesting, the yams were good and hopefully it was not canned. My friend order the shrimp plate in which she stated the shrimp were shrimp with no season to taste, the Mac and cheese was very good but can do without the greens. All and all this place was okay but if this was for Gumbo, I wanted to taste the GUMBo but it was just sausage and chicken and the roux but missing shrimp and crab since that was extra prices are high but no where that we can order a small bowl to taste it as a side. Would be good if it was part of the menu since you stated GUMBO King it would be nice to stand on your name.

Amber S.

I've been waiting to try the food at this establishment for some time now and I finally had the Opportunity this past football Sunday. When me and my son arrived it took about 15 minutes before my presence was even acknowledged. Very disheartening because the lack of training came across as if no one cared to even greet me and let me know there would be an extended wait to be seated. Once seated, the waitress with the super long cute ponytail greeted me and she was so nice and professional. Although she seemed to be working through short staffing issues and it took longer for her to come back and take my order but she was very knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant. The ambiance was nice and seemed family oriented. The food was hot and tasted ok. I will come back to try the seafood gumbo and then update my review if I have better experience.

Kyshia M.

My fam wanted to come here to grab something to eat after seeing them on Instagram. Don't. Well, it wasn't horrible but it definitely didn't add up to what she saw. The math wasn't mathing. For my drink I ordered the peachy princess. Large for $20. Comes with Titos vodka and a lot of peach flavorings. It was good. Not too sweet. To eat I ordered the fried okra and lobster tail. Both were fried and came with the gumbo juice. The okra & gumbo juice was good af! Smacking! I'd def order that every time. The lobster was bad. Something was off about it. I eat seafood all the time and knew the taste wasn't how it was supposed to be. Idk how to describe it but after 3 bites to make sure I wasn't tripping, I stopped eating it bc I was afraid of getting sick. And, the lobster tail was fried with the shell. The meaty parts wasn't even separated. Took more time trying to get the meat out than it took eating those 3 bites. A total miss for me. Needless to say, I came, I saw, I concurred. Probably won't return.

Teresa B.

Didn't realize the Natomas had southern food joint right in its backyard! The restaurant is hidden away in a strip mall. We ordered fried wings and French fries because of the happy hour special, the queen's gumbo, a beer and turkey greens. They also brought out complimentary corn bread. Because we arrived during happy hour, fried wings and French were 50% off, and the beer was $4. The fried wings came out crispy and tender but they were drenched in sauce so after a few minutes the skin was soggy. If they had used less sauce, I think the wings would have been fantastic. Seasoning wise, everything was a little too salty. The turkey greens were a little bit disappointing and an overly salty. The Queen's gumbo was good, good sauce, tender meat. What I enjoyed about the place: they had. good happy hour specials, from 7-9pm. They also had good friendly service. The bad: wait time was pretty long - took more than 30 minutes for us to get our meals. Our server was really nice about it though. The ambience is pretty bare bones. The entrees are pretty pricey. The queen's gumbo was $20 and the turkey greens side $8 was pretty small. Overall total was over $50 for two people after tip.

Niasha D.

I ordered here for the first time Online through the App which is very convenient. I ordered in the evening so like dinner time approximately 2 1/2 hours before the business closed. The delivery time took about an hour and when we received our order the drinks were missing. I called the restaurant and I spoke with a staff member, she was very nice and helpful. She also explained that the app has been glitching and a lot of drinks were missed on previous orders which I told her it's okay don't worry about it. FYI: ( call after you place an online order and make sure they have your drink). basically! I ordered 2 plates of the Kings chicken dinner , side of fried okra, garlic noodles , x2 sides of mac and cheese, side of cabbage and a kids side of gumbo to just try it. -Gumbo! BOMB so now I know I'll order a bigger bowl -Cabbage was good but a little heavy on the pepper -Mac and cheese didn't like so much but I ate it lol -The garlic noodles was really good -Great service over the phone. - fried okra did not taste good The only bad thing I will say is that the fried chicken I received was NOT IT! And maybe that's because it was later in the day/evening and the oil may have not been fresh or something idk but my chicken was dry and burnt........ burnt! Very disappointing because the pictures on yelp of other chicken orders looked way better. Not sure if I'll ever order the fried chicken but if I do I'll make sure to order right when they open. I want to give this business another try in the near future but I will say the gumbo was very tasty so don't hesitate to order that.

Kia J.

The chef and owner came over to the table to talk to us . The waitress was nice they make sure to call you kings and queens the whole time. Everyone was nice it was a big party and the food did not take long . The Mac and cheese was not all that great

Nina G.

If you're not sure if you want to try gumbo king, try it! Food is pretty good. King gumbo - 9/10 (wish there was more chicken in it - great flavors and spice balance) Cornbread - 10/10 Candied yams - 10/10 Greens - 8/10 super tasty and some of the better greens I've had Crab & Shrimp - for some reason, there were small pieces of garlic noodles in the container with the order. Shrimp had good flavor, but was overcooked and rubbery. I don't blame them, I blame the 20 min car ride home. crab was OK but due to the mixed in noodles that didn't seem intentional, we opted not to finish. I am an overly cautious person and seeing food that looked like it was from another plate made me worry. So No score. I would recommend eating seafood in house rather than as a Togo for fresher quality. Issues: - we ordered a side of corn on the cob but were given greens instead - one of the candied yam containers exploded in the bag making a huge mess Pro: flavorful food. Fast service when ordered ahead the food is NOT too salty as others have said. Guys it is SEASONED and seasoned super well Ambiance: lots of families inside when I picked up my order. Staff was kind but seemed quite busy. Great music. I would have rated a 4/5 if I had gotten the correct sides and if one of the containers didn't explode in the bag. Would I be back? Yea, I'd come back.

Deborah R.

My families from Louisiana and I'm so glad that we found this place. The food was very yummy. We had to try everything.! Alicia was our waitress she was very helpful. Decorations was good. The service was fast. The food was delicious. We ordered every side dish from the greens, macaroni and cheese, gumbo, gumbo wings, red beans & rice. The cornbread is amazing, desserts pudding & peach cobbler. My son and his wife found this place. They live in the Sacramento area where in the Bay Area we will definitely be back.

Savierra G.

My first time trying this place as I always hear so many good things about it. Not hard to find and we got seated right away. Good food and great customer service. Ambiance was relaxing. Had nice pictures and food music to listen to while we eat. Also a few TVs to catch a game. They have a happy hour menu which was great because I planned on ordering the gumbo wings anyways and that happened to be on the happy hour

Vinny C.

I really wanted to give this place a good review but just can't do it. Firstly, I had issue with the customer service in which a young lady who worked there purposely cut me off as I was walking to sit at the bar area and had major attitude. After thinking about it for a second or two I initially decided to walk out and find somewhere else to eat. However, another young lady (who noted that she was the manager) asked what was wrong and after explaining she apologized and took care of me. I didn't realize it until later in the day that I was overcharged on the base prices on my receipt (over charged $1.00 for the fried lobster (base price according to the menu is 24.95), $0.80 for the kings gumbo (base price listed as $19.95 on the menu) and $0.24 for the mash potatoes (base price listed as $8.00 on the menu)). A discount, according to the manager, was noted on the receipt for my trouble in dealing with the rude young lady earlier. All in all, this is my first and last time supporting this establishment. The money is nothing but it's really the principle that concerns me. I guess the short term hustle was worth losing a customer that would've truly loved to support them and give them more business. The food was actually good which makes this sad smh. Oh well. God bless them.

Shane W.

Absolutely amazing. The neighborhood was a little sketch but Gumbo King is truly a hidden gem. The food, music, service, and atmosphere are reasons to visit this amazing restaurant. The main chef came out and greeted us. The staff made us feel welcomed right away. We tried a little bit of everything-gumbo, fried catfish, red beans and rice, yams (super candied) banana pudding, peach cobbler and a King's Collins cocktail. I'm a fan!

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It's very disappointing when you wanna support a place where your own peeps (race) are working and then get overcharged for a dish and you don't get nowhere near what u should be getting! It tasted good but charging 30$ for crab and then getting less than half a crab is insulting!!! It'll be a min before I get anymore gumbo here read more

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Tommie L.

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Leonard C.

2 years ago

I and my family enjoyed our meals there. They first of all have great hospitality and to me and my family loved it! I went on September 14th my birthday and I am very glad I did! I got to choose my meal free of charge! Who does that! I was so appreciative of the service I received that we will be back for not only my birthday but many other days and my daughter's birthday as well. Keep up the great work! read more

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Vicky T.

3 years ago

The service is impeccable. All of the employees were so attentive and kind. The food was so good. I had the classic gumbo which had just the right amount of spice and is enough to share. The Mac and cheese - impossible to stop eating it. Knock off one star because the Fried Shrimp plate (&25) seemed pricey for the amount of food we were given. read more

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Peanut G.

2 years ago

Food Was . They Ran Out Of Fried Lobster Tho So We Were Kind Of Disappointed!! The Gumbo Was Tho!!

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Andrea G.

2 years ago

Let me start by saving this place was amazing! I definitely will visit again. The food, service, and ambiance was great. read more

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Bee J.

4 years ago

Was excited to support a new black business in the area. Unfortunately, I was not at all impressed Confirmed opened at 2pm today Did not open until 230pm Waited another 20min to order Waited another 30min or so for the food. When it did come out, it was not hot + was extremely salty Soda machine also happened to be broken & unable to get refills of Sprite OR Fanta I personally didn't care for the ROTATING MENU because I couldn't remember what was ON for that day! Seems easier to have daily specials like meatloaf on Mondays, PorkChops on Tues, etc VS 2-3 items a day - which wasn't even explained to me what it was! Overall, a LESS than average experience. Would not recommend + would not return read more

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Steven G.

2 years ago

Came here because I was craving catfish and it did not disappoint. Was greeted by a lovely lady when I walked into the restaurant. It was very welcoming and it felt like a place where someone goes for good food and a good time. The drinks looked good but I was here for the food. Mac and Cheese was so damn good. Garlic noodles were good and the portion for it being just a side was huge. The main attraction was the fried catfish and I loved every bite. I can't forget about the cornbread either, I basically devoured it as quick as I got it. I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

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Rhonda A.

2 years ago

3 out of 4 times the food was not good. So salty I had to send it back and replaced with gumbo which wasn't any better

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Cathe T.

3 years ago

Love love love this place. The gumbo is jus fabulous. We really enjoy it! And, then there is the superb cornbread! Do not miss out on the cornbread!!! We also love the gumbo wings. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Love the food so much that I am going to order some to take to a party of friends so that they have a chance to try it too. Can't say enough good things about the great food. Haven't tried any of the tropical looking drinks, but they look wonderful. read more

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Tierra G.

2 years ago

Food was amazing! So delicious! Staff is so attentive & friendly! No wait time, fast service. The environment & music is definitely a fun vibe. read more

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Saundra L.

3 years ago

My daughter decided to do Mother's Day on Thursday...less traffic and Our server,food, and atmosphere was on point. Everything jhad had flavor, awesome portions and crystals hot sauce read more

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Tommie L.

Thank you Queen! We hope to see you back soon!

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Byron T.

3 years ago

I don't care about the way the place looks on the inside but I do care about the service and the quality of the food. Service was really good, after placing my order I received warm cornbread that was delicious. My order was fried trout, macaroni and cheese and red beans and rice. The red beans were old and tried to be brought back to life with black pepper. The mac&cheese was dry and had no flavoring. I suggested to the waitress the the next time they should add a little milk to them to awaken the creaminess. Lastly, the fish- the piece was too think that made the cornmeal clump up and the fish was dry and it too was without flavor. I also had a margarita that was really good but it didn't need to be cooked! read more

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Tannah T.

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I must say this will become a regular lunch spot for me or even a dinner date ..... is was going to order drink and the waitress was quick to show me the happy hour drinks I recommend you try it out. Ask for Paula she was super sweet as I was seated I saw her greeting everyone.... Almost everyone got a hug. We will be back thank read more

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Sharon S.

2 years ago

We had a great meal today. We'll be back soon. We had meatloaf dinner, Fri shrimp dinner, red snapper dinner, and catfish dinner. Sides were red beans/rice, greens, mac/cheese. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. read more

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Mandy T.

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Literally the best crab I've had in so long ! I love this restaurant ! The drinks were super good and the food was amazing. Had to order more corn bread I inhaled it I'm super happy and full and good prices ! Loved the bartended / waitress can't remember her name but she was light skinned & had curly hair light color. She was sooo nice and helped me order the best stuff off the menu. Anyways loved this place so much ! Great music and I liked the vibe. read more

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Jason A.

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So let me start off excellent customer service, from the greeter at the door to our waitress, to the head chef coming to the table and asking how was everything. We order for starters the gumbo wings and fried lobster tail with the gumbo sauce and also the alfredo sauce, both sauces where . For the entre of course I had the Queens gumbo with spicy hot links, shrimp, and Dungeness crab. , with sides macaroni cheese, and candy yams. The ambience of the restaurant gave me the LA vibe with a touch of the Oakland vibes. To both the Chefs thank you for bringing this to Sac because there are every few good soul food restaurants out here in Sac. GUMBO KINGS is a must try. read more

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Tiara B.

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10/10 recommend Gumbo King! I ordered the Queen's Fish Dinner with macaroni and cheese and greens to go. I had been craving some fried fish and this was exactly what I needed. The catfish was fresh and nicely seasoned. The sides were really good as well. I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Aliyah C.

3 years ago

OMG! everything was well seasoned! I LOVED MY FOOD. my waitress , Amavla was so attentive & sweet! The host , he was taking good care of the whole restaurant quite frankly. I didn't get his name but he always said "the pleasure is mine" which i thought was really nice. they took great care of us! def going back! they have Hookah at night & they do karaoke on Sundays. read more

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Mike P.

4 years ago

Really enjoyed my food. Queen's gumbo w/ hot links and fried catfish. Complimentary cornbread was great. Servers and chef were inviting. Great vibe. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Will be back! Oh, and the Mac and cheese is pretty much perfect. Definitely try it! read more

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Kim T.

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Just no...over 2 hours that I can't get back. Some of the food was okay but overall, I did not receive the service nor the value. The location nor the menu offerings can justify the prices...the service was atrocious. I received a lecture before I could open my mouth to voice what my concerns were. This waitress does a terrible disservice to the restaurant. I have friends who like this spot and it may be what they are ordering that lends to this opinion, but for me, it was a hard no especially after the "lecture". From the time I came in to the time I received my bill, the server was present twice. She never delivered the food or checked on us. The food came out unevenly and my food sat while I waited for my other party's food to arrive. The menu indicated that it served three pieces of chicken...make that three wings but it's not on the menu. They don't tell you that it will be wings until you order. So...I order wings and the sides. My other party orders nearly the same thing. We wait, and wait... finally the order comes , we have to ask for silverware and a napkin. So I begin but notice that I'm missing a wing...of course no one checks on us. I see the server at the next table and I'm trying to get her attention and she is pointedly ignoring me (very irritating ). She spins around and says I will be with you in a moment...that turned into a good ten minutes or so. She returned to the next table three times and on the third time turned around and started over talking me right after I said "hi". She assumed we wanted to-go containers but was not interested in me communicating with me at all. I finally let her know that I was missing a piece of chicken and then the "lecture" started. She informed me that I should have said something at the beginning, never mind she was not the person who delivered the food, never mind it was a full half hour before the other plate arrived and another ten minutes after that the sides arrived, never mind that my other party's yams were in a paper to-go container and the rest of the sides were in bowls, the sides between us were distributed unevenly ( she had more Mac &cheese than I did...significantly more. If you saw what they were charging for this meal you would be upset too)...did I mention that she never checked on us? Then she said that if I had let them know that I was missing part of my meal that the kitchen could have had time to make the missing wing and that they only drop three at a time...so where was my wing I wonder? She asked me if I still wanted the wing and made it seem as if it would be take an act of God to get the kitchen to make another one. I told her of course I wanted the wing, to me it's a no brainer. She huffed off , we packaged our food, still numb from the sheer audacity and insolence ...maybe she was high? She comes back with three party wings from the appetizers and hands them to me instead of a chicken wing. I open the package and of course they are significantly smaller. As she hands the package to me she says "I know my job" As if we questioned the obvious...she did not. We headed home and rehash d what had happened and I told all of my friends and will continue to tell all of my friends my experience. The one star is for the person who greeted us am for the person who we thought was going to be our server before this walking travesty took over the table. read more

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Tommie L.

Queen let me start off by saying the service you received is not…

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Mich61 S.

2 years ago

Very good. Nice clean establishment. Not a long wait to be seated. Not too long of a wait to be served. Chef Tom came to the table and greeted us. The food was hot and delicious. Price wasn't bad. I'd go again. read more

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Tommie L.

Thank you so much! We're happy you were pleased with our food and…

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Listen, this food is so good, I'm writing this review as I eat bc I don't wanna forget this feeling! Haha So first of all, with it being hot as the devil's kahunas outside, I loved the fact that it was low light in the eating area. Bright enough to see your food, low enough to keep it cool and chill. The music It's like they had me and hubby's playlist on the sound system. A nice mix of R&B & soul. The service was excellent. Everyone was really nice. The head chef came out to greet us and you don't see that happen anymore. I felt like I was back living in ATL, it gave me that good ol southern vibe! Now, the food.... Being pregnant I haven't been feeling like cooking lately, and I've been craving some good soul food. This place, hands down my favorite! So my 3 year old who is picky and only eats fries these days got those. Hubby got an order of the Gumbo King, and loved it. Of course I tasted it too, and loved it as well. It's perfect for me bc I can't eat seafood or pork as much but have been craving gumbo. His gumbo had turkey sausage, rice, shredded chicken in a a delicious dark roux. For his sides he got yams and mac and cheese, also delicious. I got all sides, Turkey greens, Mac and Cheese, and mashed potatoes which I put some gumbo over and it sent it over the top! All in all, this place gets 10 stars from me. Me and the family will most definitely be back. My grandma passed away not too long ago, she was from Texas and cooked her ass off. I miss her cooking and really wish she could cook for me. But Gumbo King is definitely gonna be my go to. My pregnant soul is full! read more

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Thank you so much Queen! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! Can’t wait to have…

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Ebony S.

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2 years ago

For 70$ just not good cool aid hot no straws was available. The gumbo wing sauce was not it no flavor very small portions on the greens mac & cheese, and yams just not worth it read more

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Morgan B.

2 years ago

Other than some of the good items being only on certain days I loved it! Decor, music, multiple screens, low wait time, friendly staff, and food was AMAZING I left so sleepy being full read more

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Scott B.

2 years ago

Great flavor! Great service! Welcoming & pleasant, nice to see tables full and people enjoying themselves. Sports TV all around and warm feel. read more

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Rodel M.

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3 years ago

Service was real bad!!!! They told me to pay over the phone, I paid over the phone! The lady charged my account twice. I went to the front and they saw that my account was charged twice but pending, they called there manager and they told me to call my bank. My bank told me it's pending. The restaurant told me they can't give me my food because it's pending and that the only way to get my food is if they charge me again?!? Food cost 115 and some change x2 then want me to pay another 115 again just to get my food? Total 345.. scam!!! read more

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I am all about supporting good businesses especially black owned ones. The staff is fantastic and the service is great. The ambiance is nice and casual but classy as well. The food was some amazing and some just good but all tasty. I had the lobster tail, greens, and yams. I'm getting the lamb next time!! My only was the gumbo does not include seafood and you pay extra but other than that it's a great hidden gem! I'll be back read more

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Maurice B.

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What an excellent place to eat. The Gumbo King was simply amazing. I was blown away by the food. The Queen Gumbo was Great! The Meat loaf was to die for. I came all the way from Antioch, Ca because of all the great reviews that I received from friend that had been there. It was well worth the drive. I will be returning there soon! read more

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Beddie B.

3 years ago

Very pricey for the location. $45.99 for 2-3 oxtails smh. I ordered the red snapper. It was cooked hard crispy the way I like my fish, but there was no seasoning. Macaroni and cheese was dry. Greens were good. We had to get our waitress attention to get refill on water. We heard gun shots and was scared that somebody was going to run into the restaurant. The employee that sang the Etta James song is why I am giving a 2 review, because it wasn't for the food or service. read more

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Tiffany G.

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3 years ago

Happened to be in Sacramento and went to this establishment. Mind you I live over an hour away. Went for a drink and wings. The wait for our drink was long. The wait for our food was even longer. I definitely feel they are understaffed. Having a hostess to help with the communication before seating is helpful. bartender who is solely at the bar. And 2 more waitresses cause our waitress was overworked. Although she was so sweet and the reason we stayed. She also made sure to communicate with us after we expressed our dissatisfaction. There definitely needs to be more cooks. Cause the wait is too long which y'all know. The food was good. The drinks too. I had the Mac, cabbage, yams, greens and gumbo wings. If they can improve the wait time and better communication and customer service I would come back. But right now it seems. Lastly the owner was out helping but definitely should have more face to face with the customers when there is a wait. Simply going to each table to thank ppl for patience, etc would go along way. read more

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Lee J.

3 years ago

I been to this place twice an I was disappointed sadly I had high hopes with this place. First let me say I did feel welcomed I loved being around my people, but as for the salmon I ordered it was trash it had no flavor an I'm a big salmon fan for sure, the only thing that saved my meal was my sides which was amazing I loved the mac an cheese an yams it was good enough that I came back a second time an tried the red snapper but I was not feeling it at all again it was plain with not flavor , but again the sides an corn bread saved the day. read more

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Kanika H.

2 years ago

I usually don't do reviews but my server Amayla was such a sweet heart! I felt like I was at my grandmas house the gumbo is what got me here but the music and the server definetly had me wanting to come back! I'm looking forward to bringing my mother! 10/10 read more

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Debra Y.

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2 years ago

After seeing videos of Gumbo king on other outlets I decided to give it a try. The food was plentiful and delicious the only issues we had was the gumbo is not prepared with everything on it. You must add the crab. Shrimp etc but I'm all we enjoyed our meal, customer service was exceptional thank u read more

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Alisha C.

1 year ago

This is some of the best gumbo I've had in my life. I almost slapped my mama. Chef Tom is wonderful and the staff were very welcoming. I recommend this establishment highly. Great place. Thank you. read more

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DaMon L.

2 years ago

The food was really good. I ordered the lamb chops, greens and red beans and rice. However, I didn't appreciate the actual prices being more than what was listed on the menu and then to be told they were old menus. Why wasn't the staff aware of this and had to go ask the manager? Doesn't feel right... read more

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Jazmine W.

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2 years ago

I was NOT expecting for the food to be that good. In sac, I expect that the soul food is gonna taste like ... well California food. My family has southern roots and this meal tastes like it does too! I got the catfish, greens and mac n cheese and I'd rate them all 10/10. A Gumbo King could easily hold up in the south go Chef Tommie! read more

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Dominique J.

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4 years ago

The food was delicious and the people were nice. We ordered ox tails and gumbo. The oxtails were pretty good, they have a little spice so if you don't like spicy food this probably isn't a dish for you. The gumbo was good it is also a little spicy but I expect that with gumbo. It comes with chicken and fish, you pay extra for shrimp, crab, or lobster. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars is because the rice was undercooked. But they gave us mashed potatoes for the ox tails and they were very nice about it. The drinks looked good and a pretty nice size. We didn't order one, but we I will next time. read more

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Emery W.

3 years ago

I highly anticipated my first visit here after being told how good the gumbo is! When my friend and I met for lunch last week, the service was incredible, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was just right. At first glance of my bowl of the Queen's Gumbo with seafood added I was ecstatic! The rue looked perfect, just like my Aunt from New Orleans' gumbo which is an annual family favorite! At first taste I was like OMG! My friend who rarely eats gumbo decided to try it as she witnessed my reactions. Everything we ate was so so good! We enjoyed the fried okra for an appetizer, she ordered fried catfish for dinner, and I had such an incredible portion of the Queen's Gumbo that I had more than plenty to take home to my husband. I can't wait to go and visit again! read more

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James S.

2 years ago

Worse food I've had in a long time. Fish tasted like cheap Walmart quality meat that was cooked in dirty grease. Salmon tasted like it came from a frozen package that wasn't seasoned . Shrimp gross ! Don't believe the hype. If you like this place you've never had good food! read more

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Elizabeth M.

2 years ago

The food was out of sight and very good I will be going back often the service could not be any better it was R and B Sunday it was just great read more

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2201 Northgate Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95833
Natomas
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(916) 999-0202
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Hours

What time does Gumbo King open?

Gumbo King opens at 5:00 PM on Monday.Gumbo King opens at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Gumbo King close?

Gumbo King closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Gumbo King is closed on Tuesday.Gumbo King closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue ClosedWed-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Gumbo King take credit cards?

Yes, Gumbo King takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Gumbo King have catering options?

Yes, Gumbo King does have catering options.

Does Gumbo King have a drive thru?

No, Gumbo King does not have a drive thru.

Does Gumbo King have a happy hour?

Yes, Gumbo King has a happy hour.

Does Gumbo King serve alcohol?

Yes, Gumbo King serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Gumbo King allow dogs?

No, Gumbo King does not allow dogs.

Does Gumbo King have TVs?

Yes, Gumbo King has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Gumbo King have bike parking?

No, Gumbo King does not have bike parking.

Does Gumbo King have outdoor seating?

No, Gumbo King does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Gumbo King have parking?

Yes, Gumbo King has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Gumbo King wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Gumbo King is wheelchair accessible.

Does Gumbo King have free WiFi?

Yes, Gumbo King has free WiFi.

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Very outrages... Yelp, tried the gumbo and other items. Of course all opinion... Very pricey, food was salty, ate at the restaurant- too many flies inside... I won't be going back. Wasn't worth it... Also note, they add gratuity on my two person in… Read more

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Franke F.

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Today I visited this restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience from start to finish. When we first entered, the music was blasting at an uncomfortably high volume. It took over five minutes just to get someone to take our drink order, and even then, the sweet teas we ordered never came. After waiting 15 minutes, we had to flag down a waitress, only to be told by the bartender (who yelled across the room) that they were out of sweet tea. Despite the rocky start, we decided to stay and ordered two appetizers: lobster tail and wings. The lobster tail finally arrived after 25 minutes, but no wings. When we asked about them later, I ended up canceling the wing order after an additional 30-minute wait. The service was not great. The owner seemed more interested in taking shots with the bartender and customers than overseeing the restaurant. Our waitress kept disappearing and socializing at the bar. When the food finally arrived, it was far from good quality. The red snapper was overcooked, the oxtails were smothered in a tasteless gravy, and I'm convinced the yams were canned. I didn't even bother eating the oxtails, as they were just that bad. We had to repeatedly ask for basic things like silverware and water refills, which added to the overall frustration. While my partner suggested we leave multiple times, I wanted to give this black-owned business a fair shot. In hindsight, I should have trusted my instincts and left sooner. Despite this, I still paid the full price and tipped, but I won't be returning. For anyone looking for a better experience, I'd recommend Fixins or even Q1227 in Roseville. Very disappointing. read more

Tiara C.

2 years ago

The food here is amazing! Despite some negative reviews about customer service, which could improve, I wasn't too concerned because the home-cooked food was exceptional. Our waitress, Alyssa, did her best despite our large party. We visited with a group of seven for my sister's graduation. Alyssa informed us the food could take up to 45 minutes, which was fine. While we waited, the owner introduced himself. I appreciated that he allows staff to bring their children to work, as childcare is challenging and expensive. Alyssa had her one-year-old son with her, and I invited him to join our table. It made us feel like part of their family, despite being first-time guests. Kudos to Alyssa for her great service under pressure and to the owner for fostering a family-friendly environment. Now, the food! I loved the red snapper, king gumbo, mac and cheese, gumbo wings, and deep-fried shrimp. The cornbread was the best I've ever had. I'm returning to Sacramento in two weeks and will definitely dine here again. Highly recommended! I've found my new soul food spot in Sacramento. Run here now! read more

Mak M.

3 years ago

JUST GO CHECK IT OUT, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED, PERIOD! if you grew up on your mama's soul food then this place will take you back home. Chef and his partner and staff do a great job greeting you, explaining the menu, cooking the food and delivering it to your table. I had the gumbo for lunch, then ordered some food to go. For those with bad reviews, let me tell you I have eaten at places that charge $200 a plate to Jack in the Box and everyone has a bad day. how many times has McDonalds forgot to put all your food in the bag, or your favorite restaurant was off on a given night. don't let one experience convince a place is the best or worst. unless your experience was horrible be open and give them another try. I live 40 miles from this restaurant but I will make the drive, it is that good! read more

Ianiesha W.

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3 years ago

100 percent recommend ! This is my 2nd time visiting gumbo king from Arizona and I enjoyed both times . Paula was such a sweet server . She took care of us and was very attentive. The food is so good here . I definitely will always come back anytime I am in Sacramento. I would advise anyone who visits ask for Paula she was so on it and understanding ! Very good service ! Thank you all so much ! read more

Cory S.

2 years ago

Gumbo King doesn't miss!! I've been coming here since they opened and everytime the staff greets me as King! I love that. The music, vibes, and food is amazing. It is hard to find an authentic soul food spot that is consistently good and Gumbo King nails it every time. A must try. Bring the family and friends, they will enjoy. read more

Milan B.

3 years ago

Back with another great review !!! Definitely becoming one of my favorite spots! This time i went during the Friday rush and the service was still a complete 10/10!! Our food was really fresh , also we're always seated comfortably with little to no wait time. The music was bumpin, again i can't ever complain!! Until next time read more

Khoury S.

1 year ago

Gumbo King is a must-try! The gumbo was absolutely delicious, with a perfect blend of flavors and a generous serving of meat. The service was prompt and friendly. The only minor detail was the background music, which was a bit loud for my taste. But overall, a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

Marcus D.

3 years ago

Popped into this establishment after coming from the dispensary. I got the lamb chop dinner and what can I say other than amazing. Aujahrey was a wonderful waitres/bartender. Her side recommendations and drink recommendation was excellent. What a wonderful place to eat. Also, such a vibe with great music. read more

Diana L.

4 years ago

this was some of the best food i've ever had in my life! In a restaurant or at home. The service was really good they were friendly my only complaint is that there was no to go orders but I understand that being in them being new and the kitchen being super busy. I can't wait for wednesday to go back! read more

Daniel A.

3 years ago

soon as I walked into gumbo king I was greeted my 2 beautiful twins very sweet very nice was very helpfu, I love how nice everyone was my server Paula was the best definitely worth a nice tip. the lamb chops were tasteful the Mac & cheese was bomb I'll be back next week for another round! read more

Aaron H.

2 years ago

Besides the location everything about this restaurant is 5 stars. This is the best Soul Food restaurant in Sacramento and it's not even close. They would win just on food alone but then the customer service is out if this world and the vibe is unmatched. Will definitely be returning read more

Jocola B.

3 years ago

I love this place! The staff is very friendly. It's such a vibe. The food is very delicious. I have been there several times and I recommend the yams and mac n cheese. It was very nice to see the chef come out and make sure we enjoyed our meals. I can't wait to try the lamb chops read more

Carolin N.

4 years ago

This place asked me to wait one hour and fifteen minutes to be seated When we finally go seated we were told it would take from one hour and 30 minutes to get out food You go out to eat and basically told you would need to wait 2and a half hours for food They can't be real read more

Eric S.

3 years ago

My name is eric I just stop by Gumbo !! king I have the best experience ever this lady named Paula gave me great Serivec and showed me The menu and I was able to order everything that I love to eat I always come back there thank u gumbo kings bombay and eric Stephens read more

Charissa R.

3 years ago

my first time here, definitely a vibe love the music. ordered the Shrimp dinner it was so good. the service was great my server was great very pretty by the way love to see a pretty face, Paula was her name I'd recommend her if you dine in I give Gumbo King a 5 Star. read more

Abe H.

4 years ago

This may sound like exaggeration but it's NOT. THEE best gumbo I've ever had, THEE best Mac and cheese I've ever had the best Alfredo sauce I've ever had best candied yams I've ever had!! Now they are new and a lil slow but it was worth the wait!! read more

Mr. F.

3 years ago

The Bartender Aujahrey was extremely helpful got me right the experience was amazing very hands on made sure I was good the whole time I was there I definitely recommend Gumbo King for great vibes great food & service always on point keep it up read more

Calais J.

3 years ago

First off Paula was a great server. I love the customer service there. Everytime u walk in they greet you and the music is always nice. I go absolute crazy for the FOOD !!! BRING YOUR FAMILY EVEN THE KIDS. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more

Samantha E.

3 years ago

The whole staff is very friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. Best Mac and cheese I've ever had. They have some of the funnest drinks and they're delicious. Ask for Desiree she was such a nice bartender and her drinks are AMAZING! read more

D B.

3 years ago

The Gumbo King was amazing! My Kings Gumbo and mac n cheese was delicious! The service we received from our server Aujahrey was outstanding. If you're thinking about trying it DON'T HESITATE you won't be disappointed! read more

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