J. Gumbo's

223 4th Ave N 2 Arcade, Nashville - 37219
65 reviews
Cajun Cajun/Creole
(615) 687-7979

Found this restaurant while visiting Nashville. It is fabulous! I loved every bite, and the owner was very friendly and helpful. Thank you firths delicious food

Open late and the best etouffee I’ve eaten outside of Louisiana. Will likely frequent because of the great portion to price ratio.

This place is in a nice location and I REALLY wanted to eat here but the issue is they are never open. After being closed 2 times before I finally got the courage to go back within the 1030am to 2pm timeframe. I had to find parking in that terrible part of downtown which took 15 mins and then get to the store to find out they are closed AGAIN. That's it. I'm not trying anymore.

The owner is lovely and so helpful. She gave me a few samples so I could make up my mind. I ordered the voodoo chicken po boy with chips for about $12. Awesome bread. Even drained, the chicken juices and flavors soaked into the bread making it a knife and fork must. Very nice. I have to go back and try more yummy food.

EXCELLENT GUMBO!!! And GREAT staff too!!! Friendly Southern charm. They stay open late too. ???

We are literally sitting in here right now as I read this. The food is so incredible, I felt like I couldn’t wait. The owner is a sweet heart. This place was the best food I have ever had in Nashville. Will come back many times!

Great in every way. The google operating hours and business website hours are mismatched, so I called the store after the 2pm close on a Thursday. The owner answered, almost an hour after close, and said they were still in and would serve us since we were not far away. A lot of the streets in Nashville were closed-off for various construction and it took us longer to get there via car than normal. Called again, and the owner answered and said "no problem, they were still there".The food is great, and the owner is very nice and accommodating. Another couple came in behind us and asked if this place was still open (technically closes at 2pm), and since the owner was still there, allowed them to come in. **The Google hours are accurate. As this is a franchise, not all times are accurate to every location on the website.**This is the closest you can get to real Cajun food in Nashville without traveling 15 miles outside of downtown, and IT IS GREAT. I'm a jambalaya fan, it is good and perfectly spicy. Would definitely recommend!Pro-tip: Carry-out patrons can park right outside of the restaurant with blinkers on.

One of the highlights of my trip to Nashville. My friends and I stopped in for a late dinner, and every single item we ordered was to die for. It’s been nearly a week and I can’t keep the flavors out of my mind. It was divine.

Amazing food, great prices for downtown and they’re usually open til 3am! Love the vibe and the people there. The owner is great.

Really good Cajun food and plenty of options! Both my kids ate and enjoyed! Rare indeed.