Gumbo, the official dish of Louisiana, falls somewhere between a soup and a thick stew. While the recipe varies from restaurant to restaurant, it always features a mixture of flavorful onions, celery, and bell peppers. Try a bowl of traditional gumbo around Denham Springs for a taste of traditional Lousianna comfort food. You'll find this hearty dish at these popular eateries near our Denham Springs, LA, apartments:
Rice & Roux
At Rice & Roux, you find "fast, casual, and certified Cajun." This restaurant started serving gumbo and jambalaya in Baton Rouge in 2007 and quickly became a local favorite. Enjoy the seafood gumbo. This tasty dish features locally-caught shrimp and crab claw meat. Dine at the restaurant, or order online to enjoy your meal from the comfort of your home.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Jack Warner and Brandon Landry met as walk-ons on Louisiana State University's basketball team. Today, they own Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. The first location opened in the shadows of LSU's Tiger Stadium three years after Jack and Brandon sketched the vision for the restaurant on the back of a dinner napkin. Serving some of the best gumbo around Denham Springs, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux offers a fun casual setting and always draws a crowd on game day. Try the duck and andouille sausage gumbo. A customer favorite, this dark roux Louisiana classic is served over rice.
Linda's Chicken & Fish
Locally owned since 1978, Linda's Chicken & Fish serves original family recipes. The chefs use the finest, freshest ingredients. They create the dishes from scratch, and every bite bursts with flavor. Accompany your bowl of warm gumbo with crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Dine in, or place your order at the drive-thru.
After digging into a bowl of gumbo around Denham Springs, explore the Baton Rouge Zoo. You'll see red river hogs, Sumatran tigers, and other fascinating animals. Finally, to call our apartments in Denham Springs, LA home, please contact us. Our team will show you everything The Palms at Juban Lakes has to offer.