A Manhattan Gumbo Bar Where Chefs Cook Bowls at the Counter

Sip a house cocktail at a Manhattan gumbo bar while chefs prepare steaming bowls directly across the counter.

Watch your gumbo take shape.

🍲 Gumbo Up Close

At 275 Church Street, this Manhattan gumbo bar puts hot kettles right in front of your seat. Filé Gumbo Bar pairs the live cooking with house cocktails, creating a lively counter meal where you can watch every step before tasting.

The kitchen prepares traditional bowls alongside a vegetarian gumbo with rich flavor, giving the table flexible choices. Pimento cheese appears on the starter list, while house drinks like Dirty Cajun, Rum and Rye, and My Cherry Amore accompany the savory broth.

Save room for dessert after the spices settle. Bread pudding and cornbread cake round out the meal with comforting sweetness. Doors open daily at eleven thirty AM, closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.


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