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    J.Gumbo's

    4.2 (151 reviews)
    InexpensiveCajun/Creole
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    J.GUMBO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Crawfish Po'boy

    So good! The owners were so kind and welcoming, and this po boy was so so good and flavorful. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

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    John H.

    Soon as I walked in, I met the wonderful owner Raj and she is quite the character in a good way! Very nice. Asked me to sample a few things to make sure I liked it and I loved everything she let me taste. So far I would rank this place the second best food I found so far in Tennessee

    Yun-Wen L.

    Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - ordered a Seafood Gumbo and a Drunken Chicken. She did let us know that the the first dish would be packed separately and the second together. We were quite surprised at the size difference between the two entrees as the chicken was a very generous serving but the gumbo quite small. Since the chicken was a larger serving, we had some leftovers at the end of the meal. Unfortunately, it has already gone bad when we tried it again the next day. Service: 5/5 - super friendly and made recommendations and gave us small samples to try for each item. Seemed like a husband and wife couple that ran the entire operation themselves. Ambiance: n/a - ordered food to go Value for price: 4/5 - since it was close to closing time, most of the food we were given were reheated in a microwave (could hear and sort of see it). I think that did impact how long it lasted since usually our food stay for 2 or 3 days.

    Veronica P.

    What a gem. this place has grrrreat food, fast and friendly customer service. Food definitely had some kick to it. we ordered the sampler which consisted of gumbo, shrimp etouffe...and something else...can remember She was friendly, you can tell she loved what she did

    Yummm mango pudding!

    Amazing!! I ordered the Jean Lafitte and it was top-notch delicious. My husband ordered the red beans and rice, he is very picky because he grew up in Louisiana and he enjoyed every bite. Our son ordered the Entree Sampler with jambalaya, gumbo, and crawfish etouffee. He said he is definitely coming back. They have generous portion sizes and exploding with authentic Cajun flavors. We will definitely be coming back over and over again! The owner Mina was so hospitable and friendly.

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    Amber T.

    We've passed this place multiple times and finally decided to stop in and give it a try. So glad we did! The service was fantastic! The people are friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely amazing! And they had Mardi gras masks all around, so my 2 year old had plenty to look at while we waited and ate! Safe to say our family will definitely be back to visit again! 10 out of 10 recommend!

    Don S.

    Simply the best in the area. If you like gumbo, give it a try and don't sleep on the deserts here either, the buttermilk pie is amazing. Our favorite entree is the bourbon chicken .

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    This place should be packed. It's Cajun fo sho. Priced well and tastes great. It's as close as we can come in Chattanooga.

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    9 years ago

    This place was absolutely horrible. I have food poisoning from it. And on top of that the food was horrible. The gumbo was atrocious

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    10 years ago

    Service was very friendly. Gumbo was very good. Portion was a great size for price. We will be back.

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    11 years ago

    The Crawfish Etouffee was great and the owners were extremely nice. Well worth the hour drive.

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    This food is sooooo mouth wateringly good, and the service is on par, everyone is so nice and welcoming!

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    Came in for Happy Hour on a Monday evening (walking distance from the nearby Springhill Suites), $2…read moreoff the premium drafts (and they have some good ones!) and 25% off apps. I had a couple of beers, paid my bill, I went back to my hotel to get some work done, then came back for dinner. Monday night's special is any po'boy and they throw in a cold beer for free! I can't pass that up... I got the roast beef drippings po'boy with horseradish mayo and a side cup of pimento cheese grits; everything was excellent, but the sandwich was really messy. Still tasted really good, though. Three beers, a great sammich (although I'll probably get the oyster or catfish option next time), and a side of creamy grits for $40 total between two visits (that includes tips). I will definitely be back to this place next time I'm in Chattanooga. It looks like there are great specials each night Monday through Friday; I just happened to be here on Monday. Service was very prompt and able to offer some insight on the po'boys, which was helpful. *NOTE* the walk is through apartments and townhouses so pretty safe but no sidewalk for part of it.

    They have a covered patio which is a nice middle ground for outside seating. The service was fast…read moreand kind. The flatbread Cajun chicken pizza was not what was expected, zero Cajun taste on the chicken or pizza but it was still really good with the hot sauce on the side. The Mac and cheese bites were crispy but lack luster and tasted like boxed Mac and cheese barely filled in and the sauce was equally disappointing. The fried oyster and shrimp po-boy was next level. The bread was soft, the oysters and shrimp were crisp and tasty. I asked for the remoulade and tartar sauce on the side and both were good, it was hard to choose a favorite. On Mondays they have a po-boy special if you get one you get a free pint of draft beer. Happy hour is Monday-Friday 3-6 25% off apps.

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    We asked someone for a bbq recommendation and was directed here to "the best bbq in Chattanooga"…read more The sausage is phenomenal, the brisket is great, the potato salad is next level, and the chicken is so juicy. The banana pudding was excellent as well.

    I have to update my review and take away a star. We don't visit Chattanooga often, but on our last…read moretrip, 2 years ago, we discovered Edley's BBQ and decided it would be our go-to BBQ spot whenever we're in town. Customer service and atmosphere are still solid, and the presentation of the food was great! Everything looked delicious when it arrived. This time, I decided to try something different and ordered the smoked wings platter with white BBQ sauce, baked beans, and potato salad. Jalapeño Cornbread was added to each meal. Unfortunately, the smoked wings were a letdown. They had a fatty underdone texture that was unappealing. It was almost as if a step was missed in the cooking process. They were just too soft for my liking. Also, I'm not a fan of Jalapeño Cornbread. I prefer my Cornbread without the jalapeños, but I ate most it anyway. For some reason, the Jalapeño Cornbread had a dish soap taste to it. It was weird. On the positive side, the baked beans were flavorful with a nice kick, and the potato salad was just as good as I remembered. Is Edley's still our go-to BBQ spot? Absolutely! Will I order the smoked wings again? Definitely not.

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    Best restaurant in Chattanooga…read more Long post alert! If you don't want to read it all, here's what you need to know: * Spectacular authentic New Orleanian cuisine * Deliciously inventive cocktails * Top notch service with genuine, kind people My family and I went to Neutral Ground today for brunch. We have been extremely cautious about going to restaurants since the pandemic hit, and this was probably only the 6th time we've sat down in a restaurant since this all started. We called on our way to see if we needed reservations to sit outside (still haven't sat inside since last May). They said no, and when we pulled up, we saw that they had already set up the table for us, complete with a small fire pit to keep us warm. They are very careful about COVID. Everyone is required to wear a mask, temp checks at the door, and they take your first name and number for contact tracing, all of which was very appreciated. The ambiance is very trendy, kind of like a modern take on a high end 60s bar. Excellent drink menu as well, and they are happy to make anything for you. Ok, the food. We ordered the standard breakfast for our three kids, which consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns, smoky bacon and creamy grits. The staff went ahead and split up the meal evenly on three small plates, and it was more than enough for them. My kids are fairly picky eaters, and they are every bite! If you have small kids, you know how rare that is! Speaking of kids, the restaurant is very kid friendly. My wife got the breakfast sandwich, which had spicy sausage and eggs on an English muffin served with plantain and sweet potato chips. It was amazing! The sausage tasted slightly like chorizo, but with a flavor all its own. I ordered the catfish and grits (pictured), and it was perfect. The catfish tenders were fried perfectly; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The grits were fluffy and creamy with a melt in your mouth sauce on top. All garnished with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños to give it an extra depth of flavor and spice. SO GOOD. We got some apple cider donuts and strawberry hand pies for dessert and both were truly great. The donuts were soft and sweet, while the pies were flaky and light. What the chef is doing at Neutral Ground is extremely unique in Chattanooga: his food is authentic to New Orleans, yet he makes it his own. This is the third time I've eaten here, and the first time we have all sat down in the restaurant. We love many of the restaurants in town, but in my opinion this one can't be beat for its combination of service, ambiance and food.

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