Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop is a casual Creole and seafood restaurant at 2309 N Causeway Blvd in Metairie, where chef-owner Ron has ladled his award-winning gumbo since opening in early 2012. Locals and visitors come for Creole comfort food made by hand, without tourist-district prices or crowds.
The gumbo is the anchor and stays on the menu year-round. Crawfish étouffée, smothered over rice, is the other dish regulars recommend first. Ron oversees all food purchasing and favors fresh, locally grown ingredients, so the daily specials change with the seasons (Gumbo Stop). The dining room is plain and friendly, and the chef’s personal involvement shows in the cooking. Reviewers often mention the home-style feel, which matches Ron’s stated goal of creating a comfortable place where anyone can gather over a good meal (Yelp).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The restaurant opens Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is closed Sunday and Monday. To avoid the lunch rush from nearby offices, arrive before noon or after 1:30 p.m. Mid-afternoon on weekdays is the quietest time. The restaurant has run a limited menu at times, so call ahead or check the online menu before making a special trip. If you’re staying in a hotel, takeout and delivery are available. The restaurant sits on the busy Causeway Boulevard corridor near I-10, about 15 to 20 minutes by car from the French Quarter. Driving is the practical way to get there, since public transit along this stretch is limited.
