If you're roaming the beach looking for something that will really stick to your ribs, this restaurant won't disappoint. Hearty, down-home cooking is served with a trendy, contemporary flair that even the most discriminating food critic would enjoy. The crowd is a mix of beach-going locals and ultra-hip industry types who flock to the beach to escape the rat race. Homemade bread rolls and fine linen tablecloths add to the warm, cozy feel.
Located in the famous original Farmers Market, there are always lines at the Gumbo Pot for the New Orleans Cajun and Creole homemade dishes. The Gumbo Pot serves spicy Gumbo, New Orleans beignets (French bread doughnut squares, dusted with powdered sugar like little square turnovers), Jambalaya and more. Try the Muffuletta, sandwiches on a large round roll of Italian bread split in half and filled with layers of hard salami, ham, provolone, and olive salad. Be sure to stop by the ticket booth in Farmers Market to pickup free tickets to a TV show taping next door at CBS TV.