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    Maxine's Gumbo House

    4.0 (255 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MAXINE'S GUMBO HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Catfish poboy and gumbo lunch special
    Alonzo A.

    NOLA is in Austin!! Fantastic and authentic poboy fully dressed. Really good bread and the catfish was friend perfectly. Service was super friendly and welcoming. I will absolutely be back here. Anyone wanting some authentic New Orleans food should definitely stop for a bite to eat here.

    Maxine's Gumbo House - Fried Fish (pic taken on 03/29/2025)
    Rebecca R.

    Decided to check out Maxine's Gumbo House for the 1st time on Saturday, 03/29/2025 since I was in the mood for some crawfish & just wanted to share my feedback from my visit. - - - Customer Service: 5 star rating (our waitress was very friendly & attentive! ) - - - Food: 3 star rating (food was hot but overall just underwhelming in taste) Ordered 3 lbs of crawfish to eat at restaurant, which comes w/ potatoes & corn, and ordered 1lb to go - crawfish was "okay"...crawfish spice level was good but lacked in juices; the potatoes were soft but tasted very bland. The spices weren't coated evenly over the outside of the potatoes (see pic), as if the potatoes weren't cooked together w/ the crawfish & then only seasoned afterwards, which is why the potatoes lacked flavor & spices not evenly distributed. Gator bites Fried fish Chocolate cake Gumbo - - - Indoor Atmosphere: plenty of indoor tables; was not crowded when we visited - - - Parking Situation: Plenty of parking onsite since Maxine's has own private parking lot To sum it up, I wouldn't describe my experience at Maxine's good or bad..instead I would say that it was "okay". Hope this info helps! Rebecca

    Seon B.

    I remember my experience here and it was very pleasant. I had ordered a catfish dinner, a cup of gumbo, and an oyster po boy. The service was good, but I did order carryout, so I can't speak for the dine-in service. They greeted me and handed me the order, and I was pleased that everything was correct. The gumbo was flavored and a decent serving size; you can't go wrong with this. The catfish dinner was delicious. The catfish was perfectly grilled and the white rice was cooked perfectly. The catfish had a nice well-seasoned flavor to it. The oyster po boy was a standout because of the flavor and the oysters being fried to the point that the oyster was crunchy on the outside but tender on the inside. Definitely check them out for quality New Orleans-style food.

    LeeAnne W.

    We loved the exterior and interior atmosphere at Maxine's Gumbo House. Our waitress was Carrie and she was very sweet and helpful. We ordered the seafood gumbo and boudin to go. While we waited we enjoyed seasonal Mardi Gras Bock from Abita Brewery and they were delicious. I like the glasses they used to serve beer in. They were a nice size and frosty! My husband made a comment about how he that that the crawfish etoufee sounded really good. Carrie commented that it was her favorite item on the menu and offered us a taste. It was the best crawfish etoufee we have ever tried and the spice level was very nice. The boudin was the best that I have ever had! It had a really nice texture and flavor. I have to say that I wish that we had ordered the sausage and chicken gumbo instead of the seafood gumbo. I love oysters but as it turns out I don't like them too much in my gumbo. That could just be a matter of personal preference and my husband had the same thoughts. I noticed too when I looked up the menu later; that the chicken one has a dark roux as opposed to the seafood roux that was lighter in color. Again, totally personal preference. I would definitely return to this restaurant. There are many many other items I would like to try. I am pretty sure my husband will order the crawfish etoufee next time.

    Gator Snaps
    John Q.

    The gumbo and shrimp po boy are awesome! The gator snaps were tender and the breading was flavorful. Alexis ran the floor like a champ! The vibe was super chill.

    Deep fried gator
    Patrick W.

    A folksy, drama free, and casual ambiance. Enjoying their friendly atmosphere and calm demeanor. Walked in this morning to see they are not as busy as one might think. I feel the overflow parking is from cafe 290. A real cute, cute waitress helped us out this Sunday morning, food plates are very nice sized and plated beautifully. Food has got good flavor. We ordered the Shrimp and grits and the chicken and waffles. Coffee is on point. I just asked the waitress and looks like they are now serving brunch. Epic flavors served here. Should make your way over here on the brunch weekends

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    Great food and service at reasonable prices. We had been in New Orleans the weekend before and the Cajun food at Maxine's was comparable.

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    3-person party had dinner and two of us ordered the NOLATrio. It was quite good and our waitress was very pleasant and attentive.

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    They are ok they don't really give you plenty food but their food is seasoned. The gumbo was good but very small portion even for the large

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    Food was delicious and customer service was wonderful. The vibe was warm and laid-back, and the staff made the whole experience even better.

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    Dinner menu was very good, I had stuffed red fish. The weekend brunch was not as good (hash) left me wanting more.

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