Filé Gumbo Bar: A Taste of New Orleans in TriBeCa, NYC

Filé Gumbo Bar Introduce

Filé Gumbo Bar brings the soulful flavors and vibrant spirit of New Orleans right to the heart of New York City's TriBeCa neighborhood. This is more than just a restaurant; it’s an immersive culinary and cultural experience. As a Black-owned establishment, it is a genuine celebration of Cajun and Creole cuisine, inspired by a rich family history and a passion for authentic Southern cooking. The name "Filé" itself is a nod to the ground sassafras leaves, a key ingredient that thickens and flavors traditional gumbo, signaling the restaurant's commitment to culinary authenticity.

The atmosphere at Filé Gumbo Bar is a major part of its allure. It’s casual, cozy, and trendy, with a warm and inviting ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The decor and layout are thoughtfully designed to transport you to the Big Easy, and the addition of live music, often live jazz, enhances the experience, creating a festive and relaxed setting. This makes it an ideal spot for a date night, a lively dinner with a group of friends, or a solo dining adventure at the bar. The restaurant is also praised for being a welcoming and inclusive space, identifying as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and respected.

The unique steam kettle cooking system at the bar is a highlight, where chefs prepare the signature kettle entrées right in front of you. This "chef's table" experience is both entertaining and educational, allowing you to witness the magic of your meal coming to life. While some experiences with drinks have varied, the food consistently receives high praise from customers. From the perfectly seasoned gumbo with its great depth of flavor to the expertly prepared seafood and classic Southern sides, Filé Gumbo Bar delivers a memorable meal that truly captures the essence of Louisiana cuisine. It’s a must-visit for anyone in New York looking for an authentic and exceptional taste of the South.

Location and Accessibility

Filé Gumbo Bar is located at 275 Church St, New York, NY 10013, USA, in the bustling and upscale TriBeCa neighborhood. This central location makes it easily accessible from various parts of the city. The restaurant is conveniently situated near multiple subway lines and bus stops, making it a breeze to get to via public transportation. For those who prefer to drive, paid street parking is available, though it’s always wise to check for spots ahead of time, as is common in Manhattan.

The restaurant is committed to accessibility for all guests. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring easy access for people with mobility challenges. Additionally, it offers wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, providing a comfortable and convenient dining experience for everyone. The presence of outdoor seating is another perk, allowing patrons to enjoy their meal in the open air during pleasant weather. The bar and restaurant layout are designed to be welcoming and accommodating, making it a great destination for locals and tourists alike.

Services Offered

Filé Gumbo Bar offers a wide range of services to cater to different dining preferences and needs, ensuring a great experience whether you're dining in or taking your meal to go.

Dine-in: Enjoy a full-service dining experience with seating available inside and at the unique gumbo bar. The atmosphere is perfect for a leisurely meal with friends, family, or a special date.
Takeaway & Delivery: For those who want to enjoy Filé Gumbo Bar’s delicious food at home or at the office, the restaurant offers takeaway, kerbside pickup, and no-contact delivery.
Catering: They provide catering services for special events, business lunches, and parties, allowing you to bring the authentic taste of New Orleans to any gathering.
Reservations: While walk-ins are accepted, reservations are highly recommended, especially for dinner and weekend brunch, to ensure you get a table without a wait.
Dining Options: The menu covers all meals, including breakfast (petit déjeuner), brunch, lunch, and dinner. They also have a dessert menu and offer a variety of small plates and late-night food.

Features & Highlights

Filé Gumbo Bar stands out with several unique features that elevate it beyond a typical American restaurant, making it a true culinary destination.

Signature Kettle Entrées: The restaurant's signature dishes are prepared in steam kettles at the bar, providing a theatrical and engaging experience for diners. This unique cooking method ensures every dish is finished to perfection.
Authentic Cajun & Creole Cuisine: Filé Gumbo Bar serves authentic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée. The focus on traditional techniques and fresh ingredients, including a rich roux and the essential filé powder, sets their food apart.
Live Music: The addition of live music, particularly jazz, creates a vibrant and immersive atmosphere that perfectly complements the Southern theme. This is a major draw for both locals and tourists seeking an enjoyable evening out.
Extensive Beverage Selection: The bar offers a wide variety of drinks, including an impressive selection of spirits and a great beer and wine list. Their cocktails, like the "Filé Southern Sour" and "Hot Damn" spicy margarita, are a must-try. They also feature a great beer selection with both draft and canned options, including local and craft brews.
Happy Hour Specials: They offer both happy-hour food and drinks, making it a great spot to unwind after a long day with some delicious bites and a cocktail.
Black-Owned Business: Filé Gumbo Bar proudly identifies as a Black-owned business, contributing to the rich diversity of New York City's dining scene and offering a platform for authentic cultural cuisine.

Contact Information

For more information, to make a reservation, or to place an order, you can reach Filé Gumbo Bar directly.

Address: 275 Church St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Phone: (646) 851-0810

What is worth choosing

The menu at Filé Gumbo Bar is a celebration of Louisiana's culinary heritage, and certain dishes are an absolute must-try. As the name suggests, the gumbo is the star of the show. Many a diner has been wowed by the "Tiny’s Gumbo," which comes with a great depth of flavor and a perfect level of spice. You can choose from various proteins, including chicken, Andouille sausage, crab, and shrimp, or get the "all-in" option for a taste of everything. The vegetarian "Gumbo Z’Herbes" is also a fantastic choice, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this signature dish.

Beyond the gumbo, the starters are highly recommended. The "Iconic Jazz Fest Crawfish Bread" is a fan favorite, praised for its flavor and the combination of cheesy, spicy goodness. The "Char-Grilled Oysters" are another popular appetizer that showcases the fresh seafood available. For a main course, the "Cajun Spiced Fried Chicken with Red Beans & Rice" is a classic comfort food dish that is expertly prepared. The "Blackened Black Drum Fish with Crawfish Étouffée" is another standout entree, praised for its flavor and the delicious, spicy kick of the étouffée. On weekends, the brunch menu offers unique options like the "Shrimp & Smoky Cheddar Grits," while the daily lunch menu features classic sandwiches like the "Po' Boy" and "Muffuletta." For dessert, the "Chocolate Praline Cake" comes highly recommended as a perfect, decadent finish to your meal. To complement your food, be sure to ask about the live music schedule and try one of their signature cocktails for a full-sensory experience.

Filé Gumbo Bar Menu

STARTERS
Iconic Jazz Fest Crawfish Bread
A creamy succulent cheese mixture with sautéed crawfish tail meat and the holy trinity of aromatics (onions, celery, and bell peppers), smeared on fresh Leidenheimer French bread and baked till golden brown
Court-Bouillon Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Wild-caught Gulf shrimp quickly poached in a Cajun-spiced court-bouillon, served with zesty Cajun rémoulade sauce
Char-Grilled Oysters
Tender and meaty oysters in the half-shell grilled in spicy garlic herb butter with grilled baguettes
Pâté of the South
A time-tested pimiento cheese recipe served chilled with grilled baguettes VEGETARIAN
Classic Sausage Board
Quintessential spicy Andouille smoked pork sausage; Chaurice, a fresh un-cured French-influenced sausage; and Boudin sausage, meticulously made from pork, rice, and various vegetables. Garnished with house Creole mustard and Boscoli spicy pickled ...
Cornmeal-Encrusted Fried Seafood
Sweet-flaked black drum fish fillets, jumbo shrimp, and shucked oysters encrusted in cornmeal and Cajun spices then deep-fried. Served with zesty rémoulade sauce

SALADS
A protein of choice can be added to all salads. Add pan-seared or fried black drum fish fillets, jumbo shrimp, shucked oysters, or chilled jumbo lump crab.
Grilled Creole Caesar Salad
A warm, smokey spin to this classic. Leafy hearts of romaine, lightly charred and finished with a drizzle of creamy house-made Creole mustard Caesar dressing, fresh croutons, parmesan cheese shavings, and a grilled lemon wedge
Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Pea Succotash Salad
Tender, thinly sliced collard leaves mixed with a citrus black-eyed pea succotash, bacon lardons, and candied pecans, and dressed with a malt vinegar and cane syrup vinaigrette

KETTLE ENTRÉES
All entrées are made from bases prepared a few days in advance, allowing flavors to meld and develop into tantalizing dishes finished bar-side in steam kettles.
Tiny’s Gumbo™
This heavily seasoned stew is anything but tiny. Our signature dish defines the diverse roots of American cuisine. Gumbo starts with a velvety peanut-butter-colored, full-fat roux base, flavored with the holy trinity, Cajun spices, fresh herbs, an...
Gumbo Z’Herbes, a.k.a. Green Gumbo
Vegetarian gumbo is traditionally served during the Lenten season. It starts with a vegetarian roux base; hearty leafy vegetables (swiss chard, collard greens, black kale, and parsley); and the holy trinity, and is finished with Cajun spices, fres...
Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya
A one-pot wonder born from Spanish colonists adapting their beloved paella with local ingredients in Louisiana during the 1700s. Our jambalaya starts with a dark brown roux, tomato paste, rendered smoked Tasso, and Andouille sausage, all deglazed ...
Crawfish & Crispy Okra Étouffée
In French, étouffée literally means smothered. So, we create a quick gravy made with crawfish tail meat sautéed in butter with our house crab-boil spice blend and the holy trinity, thickened with a medium-dark roux. This flavorful gravy is smother...
Spicy Shrimp Creole
Creole dishes normally incorporate tomatoes, unlike their Cajun counterparts. One of the best-known is Spicy Shrimp Creole, a quick stew made with fresh tomatoes, shrimp, and the holy trinity. Finished with a drizzle of chili oil, toasted garlic c...
Cajun Spiced Fried Chicken with Red Beans & Rice
Your choice of thigh or breast marinated for twenty-four hours in buttermilk and eleven herbs and spices, lightly tossed in seasoned flour and fried, then finished with a drizzle of chili honey. Served with a New Orleans classic—red beans and rice...
Seared Double-Cut Bone-in Pork Chop with Dirty Rice
(Dinner Only) We use our house sweet tea, thyme, orange zest, and peppercorns to brine each tender pork chop. The pork is pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet to lock in flavor, then finished in the oven with a bourbon butter sauce. Served over a bed...
Blackened Black Drum Fish with Crawfish Étouffée
(Dinner Only) A saltwater fish found along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic, black drum fish has a mild, sweet flavor with firm flesh and large, moist flakes. Two fillets are generously dusted with our house Cajun spices, the...

SANDWICHES
Lunch only
Muffuletta
Pronounced (muff-uh-LOT-uh). A traditional New Orleans sandwich influenced by Italian immigrants, stuffed with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, swiss, and marinated olive salad on Leidenheimer-baked muffuletta bread. Served with house-fried pot...
Po’ Boy
An American classic originating in 1929 during the streetcar strike in New Orleans. The Martin brothers gave away these amazing free sandwiches to the strikers, the poor boys. This sandwich is served with crispy lettuce, fresh tomato, and homemade...

SWEETS
Chocolate Praline Cake
Our signature dessert. A rich Dutch chocolate cake layered with praline pecans, served slightly warmed with a dollop of fresh whipped cream spiked with Benedictine B&B liqueur and a salted caramel drizzle

BRUNCH
Saturday and Sunday only
Chicken & Beignets
Two boneless chicken thighs marinated for twenty-four hours in buttermilk and eleven herbs and spices, then lightly tossed in seasoned flour and fried crispy. Served over top of two fluffy golden-brown beignets and finished with a healthy drizzle ...
Shrimp & Smoky Cheddar Grits
A Southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp. A bowl of creamy yellow corn grits slow-cooked in buttermilk and chicken stock with smoked cheddar cheese. Served with sautéed shrimp and Tasso in a thin red-eye sauce made from reduced coff...
French Omelet with Jumbo Lump Crab
A simple yet flavorful dish. Beaten fresh eggs and butter, folded for a soft, tender texture, covered with succulent jumbo lump crab, and topped with hollandaise sauce and plenty of chives

PETIT DÉJEUNER
Weekday mornings only 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Beignets
Soft, pillowy French donuts, fried until golden brown, then dusted with a generous amount of powdered sugar. Made fresh to order
French-Press Coffee
Our custom blend is made exclusively for our French press service. Tasting notes consist of dark chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut. A complex, full-bodied medium- to dark-roast bean that pairs perfectly with beignets or our signature Chocolate Pral...

Specialty Cocktails
Filé Southern Sour
Our signature cocktail. A whiskey sour made with our cold brew southern ice tea
AppleRac
Apple brandy twist on the official drink of New Orleans
Franklin and Church (The Perfect Manhattan)
A perfectly balanced Manhattan; a little dry and a little sweet
Ibiza Sour
A new york sour with a spanish bite
RumRye Old Fashion
Two of the most popular spirits in the south, bourbon and rum, show harmony in this old fashion
Daq Thyme Is Here
A herbal take on a classic Daiquiri
Leafless Cojito
A mojito without the leaves getting stuck in your straw and with a hint of coconut
Dirty Canal
A dirty martini with Boscoli spicy pickled beans
Spa Martini
Bootlegger Negroni
Gin lovers will appreciate this premium Negroni with Italian Antica Vermouth aperitif, lemon bitters, and Select Aperitivo Liqueur
Hot Damn (Spicy Margarita)
A spicy margarita with a Cajun seasoning salted rim
Tiny Tourga (Blanco Paloma)
White grapefruit smoky Paloma inspired by Grandpa Tiny
Garden District Bloody Mary (Your Way)
A spicy house made Bloody Mary mix, with your choice of liquor (vodka, gin or tequila). Served with all the fixings
Stubborn as a Mule (Your Way)
Pick one of our premium spirits to enjoy with ginger beer and lime (vodka, rum, gin, or tequila)
Low Country Spritz
Slightly sweet sparkling digestive
Red Eye Martini
Espresso martini with Brugal Blanco Especial Caribbean Rum

Red Wines
Weingut Fritz Windisch Westhofener Bergkloster Rheinhessen 2018
Pinot Noir from Rheinhessen, Germany - Light bodied red wine is loved for its red fruit, floral and spice aromas, followed by a long, smooth finish. The ripeness of the fruit is showcased in a sweet finish.
Banfi Belnero Toscana 2016
Sangiovese blend from Tuscany, Italy - Banfi Belnero Toscana opens with gentle aromas of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, with hints of cherry jam and prunes. Harmonious with soft, well-balanced tannins. Persistent finish and a great potential for aging.
Longevity Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon from California - Ripe Cabernet shines with intense black cherry notes in this multi vineyard blend. The palate has a rustic fruit expression favoring dried cherry, cassis and pomegranate notes. The wine finishes with subtle oak...
La Bête Noire Cahors 2020
Malbec from Southwest France - Nicely full and tarry with mint highlights, terrific juiciness and no oak in sight. A huge value in a full-bodied red.
Orin Swift — Locations E Red
Garnacha and Tempranillo blend from Spain - a dark, polished amethyst with aromatic notes of white pepper, tobacco, and black currant emerging from the glass. A silky mouthfeel with a palate of dark plums, black raspberry, and hints of French vani...

White/Rosé Wines
Hugel Alsace Pinot Blanc Classic 2019
Pinot Blanc from Alsace, France - It is now the most planted varietal in Alsace. Delicate, subtle and well built, it makes an excellent aperitif because, although nicely rounded, it is also refreshing. The perfect dry white wine, for seafood and w...
Lícia Rías Baixas Albariño 2020
Albariño from Galicia, Spain - Straw yellow with greenish hues, the Lícia Albariño has strong varietal characteristics with hints of grapefruit, candied fruit, quince jelly, notes of fresh herbs, green apples, and minerals. It is light to medium b...
Million Trees Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Sauvignon Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa - Expect vibrant gooseberry, granadilla, and fig with hints of green bell pepper on the nose.The fresh and mouthwatering palate has beautifully balanced acidity.
Ibi Wines Zweigelt Apollo Unfiltered Rosé 2020
Zweigelt from Ontario, Canada - Elderflowers meet Swedish berries in the aroma. Malic acidity lends a crispness, while subtle honeyed notes add width. The fruit here is punchy raspberry mineral water meets plump + juicy honeydew. It drinks like ou...

Sparkling Wine
Freixenet Cava Brut Blanc de Blancs
Cava from Catalonia, Spain - Opens up with an enticing orange blossom bouquet, lively bubble trails and fine mousse. On the palate, the wine is creamy, clean and refreshing. Flavors of Granny Smith apples, lemongrass, brioche and vanilla crème res...
De Stefani Prosecco Treviso Vino Frizzante
Prosecco from Veneto, Italy - Light straw yellow color, with greenish hues, fruity bouquet with intense scents of apple with a flowery finish, medium body, fresh, smooth, slightly sparkling.

Fruit Wines
Caribbean Classic Jamaican Ginger Wine
Caribbean Classic Jamaican Ginger is the only ginger wine produced in Jamaica and sold in the United States. Whether your preference is to sip straight, on the rocks, or to create a “Whiskey Mac” by blending with whiskey, the unique flavor and ric...

Draft Beer
Rotating Seasonal Tap
House German Pilsner
Made specifically for us by Rail to River Brewing in Ravena NY - Quite possibly the most iconic beer style in modern history and one of the most challenging for the brewer to create. Our pils is light in color with malty sweetness and hop bitterness.

Canned Beer
Abita Amber Lager
A Munich style lager brewed with pale and caramel malts and German Perle hops. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color.
Cigar City Citra Pale Ale
Bright berry, lime leaf, and tangerine aromas and flavors imparted by our exclusive use of Citra hops are deftly balanced by an assertive bitterness and moderate breadiness from a simple malt bill.
Weissbier Classic Unfiltered Wheatbeer
Sour Beer - soft sparkling beer with an aromatic and mild character. The silky shine and intense golden yellow hue of Hacker-Pschorr's Weisse, topped off with a compact and creamy head of froth, is a truly magnificent sight.
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen
Schofferhofer grapefruit is a unique combination of sparkling wheat beer and refreshing tangy fruit juice. Mix of 50% Schofferhofer wheat beer and 50% grapefruit juice.
Mahou Session Cerveza IPA
It has an intense and complex hop aroma, which is provided by hops of American varieties used at different times in the elaboration process (late and dry Hopping). The aromas of stone fruits and currants stand out, as well as citrus and pine, on a...
SweetWater Brewing Company H.A.Z.Y IPA
We endowed this straight up juice bomb with a double dry hop of Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado and Azacca for a blast of mango, stone fruit, lime and pine. It’s not a mirage, but a tasty refreshing oasis in your pursuit of haziness.
Abita Andygator
Helles Doppelbock - A creature of the swamp, is a unique, high-gravity brew made with pilsner malt, German lager yeast, and German Perle hops. Unlike other high-gravity brews, Andygator® is fermented to a dry finish with a slightly sweet flavor an...
Unibroue La Fin Du Monde Belgian Style Triple Ale
Floral bouquet, fresh baguette, with aromas of honey, spices, coriander, malt and alcohol. Mildly hoppy palate with notes of grains, fruit and spice, followed by a smooth, dry finish. A perfect balance of sugar, acidity, bitterness, spices and alc...

Filé Gumbo Bar Details

From the business
Identifies as Black-owned

Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Live music
Serves local specialty

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar on site
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Locals
Tourists
Transgender safe space

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Paid street parking

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Filé Gumbo Bar Location

Filé Gumbo Bar

New York New York County New York Church Street

275 Church St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Filé Gumbo Bar Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 747 user reviews.

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I can came here during restaurant week and had a great dinner. The star of the show was the gumbo as you’d expect at a place with gumbo in their name. Great depth of flavor, nice spice and perfectly cooked. Had the bread pudding for dessert and it was the perfect finish!
August 16 · ReedH
Took a long ride all the way from Astoria Queens with very high expectations for this place. The ambience was great…the decor the live Jazz music all made it even more exciting to taste the food and drinks…our hats off to the chef!!! He did his thing right in front of us (we sat at the bar) the FOOD 😋was exquisite!!!!! The man made heaven on a plate 🥰On the other hand the drinks felt watered down and unbalanced … did the 90 minute happy hour. 😏 no garnish barely any taste of alcohol…perhaps the bartender had an off day?….
July 26 · Jessica Moncayo
Let me tell your something run.. don't walk to this restaurant! My best friend is a regular at this establishment, so she brought me here to celebrate my birthday. I was highly impressed! If you're craving great cuisine that reminds you of your trip to New Orleans, then this is the restaurant for you. The decor, the ambiance, the FOOD! I was not expecting large portions and everything was well prepared and flavorful. What sealed the deal was the bread pudding OH MY GOODNESS! I asked my bff to pause our conversation just so that I can savor this dessert. Not only was the food immaculate, so was our waiter. I was introduced to the owner who is a wonderful human being and his staff was spectacular. I'll never forget this experience!
July 18 · Rushena
Stopped in for a quick dinner at the bar and was blown away. Tried the shrimp in the main course (forgot the sauce as it was so difficult to choose between so many tempting options) and crab legs — rich, buttery, and packed with bold flavor. The heat hits first, but then the deep, layered taste of Southern cooking really shines through. Loved watching the chefs prepare fresh sauces right in front of us. Warm Southern hospitality, cool vibe, and seriously good Creole seafood. A must visit if you’re into bold, flavorful dishes.
June 30 · Geetanjali Chugh
This is my second time at File Gumbo, and honestly, it's the staff-Kevin, Hillary, Tim, and Maddie-that make the experience unforgettable. Kevin especially stands out with his exceptional hospitality, deep knowledge of the gumbo, and talent in the kitchen. He really brought the meal to life through his amazing customer service.Truth be told, I only came back because the staff is so incredible. I genuinely thought this place was Black-owned-turns out it's not. But I digress.Their is a jazz band on the weekend
June 01 · shanilda jones