[[{“value”:”Cold weather calls for soups and stews, and there’s nothing better than a flavorful seafood gumbo to warm you up on a fall day. This Cajun/Creole soup is packed with fresh shellfish and vegetables in a dark roux, served over fluffy white rice for a filling, delicious meal. Many eateries offer this Southern staple, including chain restaurants where the food is so good diners rave about it. If you’re in the mood for some bold, bright southern Louisiana flavors, here are five chains with the best seafood combo, according to fans.
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Copeland’s of New Orleans has a Cajun Gumbo Ya Ya made with shrimp and crawfish in a classic Cajun roux, served over white rice. “Gumbo had a thicker consistency and had a slight roux taste. Lots of shrimp and some crawfish inside with the right amount of rice,” one diner said.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
The “Louisiana” Seafood Gumbo at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is made with shrimp and crab (diners can also opt for the shrimp gumbo or crab gumbo). “Their seafood gumbo is almost perfection. And I’ve never met a perfect gumbo outside of my own,” one fan said.
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Landry’s Seafood House
Landry’s Seafood House has the Landry’s Gumbo, which diners can add shrimp and crab to. “Celebrating my birthday at Landry’s was unforgettable,” one fan said. “Service was great. I highly recommend the seafood gumbo .”
The Boiling Crab
Diners love the taste and quality of the seafood gumbo at The Boiling Crab, which comes with or without rice. “Oh my gosh! It was outstanding!” one diner raved. “I had the gumbo (so flavorful) and the calamari .. my favorite.”
Don’s Seafood
Don’s Seafood‘s has an Acadian-style roux gumbo made with shrimp and crabmeat. “Gumbo, shrimp etouffee, fried alligator to the seafood platter was all so fresh tasting and delicious,” one diner said. “Prices were phenomenal also. Definitely will eat here again when visiting.”
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