Souley Vegan is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

1. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 84 tips and reviews

atomatom: Southern fried tofu bowl (with gumbo over grits) is delicious!

KevinKevin: Loved the good, get the gumbo and enjoy the seaweed leaf at the base :)

Mario Q.Mario Quispe: Okra gumbo was excellent. A bit too spicy. But order a beer and it will help it wash it down excellently.

Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

2. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews

Cec L.Cec Level: Waffles are great, but try the gumbo when you get a chance too.

Lateah B.Lateah Beal: Friendly staff but this place is super overrated...we ordered the chicken & waffles along with shrimp gumbo. Id give this place a 4/10.. My taste bud deprived boyfriend thought the chicken was great

zippyzippy: Gumbo comes out quickly, even on busy days, and is delicious

The Rockin' Crawfish is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

3. The Rockin' Crawfish

7.6
211 Foothill Blvd #B, Oakland, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Merritt · 27 tips and reviews

Lam A.Lam Anh: So yummy! I recommend the crab with corn and yummy gumbo with okra!

Desmond R.Desmond Rodgers: So far I've had great success with the crawfish, rockin rolls, and shrimp! Trying the crab tonight and expect to be equally blown away.

Sara N.Sara Neff: Don't waste your time. Drive to boiling crab

Hapuku Fish Market is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

4. Hapuku Fish Market

8.2
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North Oakland · 7 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Nice boutique fish market. Helpful staff and a section that goes way beyond salmon and tuna.

PaulinaPaulina: Oysters are $1.50. Add an extra $.50 if you want them shucked. Yum yum.

Valerie A.Valerie Aldobrandischi: Fresh, quality fish choices.

Rio California is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

5. Rio California

8.7
1233 Preservation Park Way (at 13th St), Oakland, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Old Oakland · 16 tips and reviews

Justin S.Justin Sullivan: Huge portions. A friendly staff. A great setting on the deck in the shade in Preservation Park. Get there between 11:30 and 12 ahead of the lunch rush.

Kurt J.Kurt Johnson: Jerk chicken is definitely a staple, but if you see coxinhas on the menu, get 'em! They're a rare occurrence and they're delicioussss

Kul W.Kul Wadhwa: Great food at a great price. They have Brasilian and Caribbean dishes such as Coxinhas and Jerk Chicken, which were both fantastic. Go when the weather is nice and sit outside on the patio

Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

6. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Laurea d.Laurea de Ocampo: This place is delicious and interesting but hearty and not precious. Start with a cocktail, share everything & get wine with the mains. Leave room for dessert. Reserve a table a few days in advance.

Joey C.Joey Combs: Really good ice cubes here

NanetteNanette: Skip the chicken and go for the delicious, über juicy burger.

Picán is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

7. Picán

2295 Broadway (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Oakland · 76 tips and reviews

Marian E.Marian Elbert: Shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and the bourbon tart. Do it!

SFGateSFGate: Cocktails are a strength in this southern style restaurant. Stop by after work tonight and take the edge off of your day with a margarita made with bourbon. Read more.

Brian K.Brian Killen: Fried chicken os off the hook.

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

8. Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

7.5
2 Broadway (btwn Water & Broadway), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Jack London Square · 39 tips and reviews

Aaron R.Aaron Read: Best calamari ever! Get a bowl of clam chowder and an Anchor Steam. Listen to live music and watch the boats. Doesn't get much better.

Jack W.Jack Whalen: Don't come without a reservation!

Dolce D.Dolce Diva: Too pricey for the food of an average quality. The view is nice though. Not the best clam chowder soup and swordfish.

Luka's Taproom & Lounge is one of The 9 Best Places for a Gumbo in Oakland.

9. Luka's Taproom & Lounge

2221 Broadway (at Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Uptown · 100 tips and reviews

Leah W.Leah W.: Can't get enough of their cocktails, the burger is delicious. You also can't go wrong with their chicken dish or their salmon dish.

Gian P.Gian Pepe: French Fries with Dip

Teresa F.Teresa Finney: Best mac n' cheese of my life.