Restaurant Review & Menu: Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Food
When you are craving mouthwatering food in Galveston, head directly to Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar. The menu is a combination of Cajun and Americana food. They have their famous Gumbo, flavorful po’ boys and delicious seafood dishes. All of their dishes are made from scratch with the finest and freshest ingredients.
If you come to Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar, you must try the namesake dish, Gumbo. The Gumbo here stays true to its roots, with a blend of flavorings and ingredients that pay homage to its traditional style. The base of their Gumbo is a dark nutty brown, which forms the foundation of the Gumbo’s distinctive flavors. What sets Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar apart is its commitment to using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Each bowl has a blend of succulent shrimp, tender chicken, andouille sausage and flavorful vegetables. There is a range of gumbo options to cater to everyone. There is the classic seafood gumbo brimming with shrimp, crab, and oysters, the hearty chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, and the beefy prime rib gumbo. For those who cannot choose, there is the Mumbo Gumbo, a combination of all three gumbos in one bowl.
Little Daddy’s also has some of the best po’boy sandwiches on the Gulf Coast. These lip-smacking sandwiches are a highlight of the restaurant’s cajun cuisine. One of the standout features of Little Daddy’s Po’ Boys is fresh ingredients. Every sandwich is carefully crafted using only the finest quality seafood, resulting in a burst of flavor with every bite. They offer a variety of fillings like deep-fried crawfish, deep-fried shrimp, and grilled oysters.
The keys to Little Daddy’s Po’ Boys lies in the perfect balance of flavors. The fillings are seasoned to perfection, creating a harmony of spices that complement the seafood’s natural flavors. From the tabasco-infused mayo and zesty cocktail sauce to the zesty pickles, every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen to add depth and complexity to the sandwich. But it’s not just the fillings that make these Po’ Boys exceptional. Little Daddy’s takes great pride in their bread, which is crucial for a truly stellar sandwich experience. The bread is toasted to perfection, achieving a delightful crunch on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. This attention to detail elevates the Po’ Boys to a whole new level, ensuring that every bite is a delightful combination of textures.
At Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar, the kettle shrimp and crawfish etouffee are two other standout dishes that showcase the tantalizing flavors of Cajun and Americana cuisine. The kettle shrimp begins with succulent shrimp cooked to perfection in a steam kettle. The steam kettle infuses the shrimp with flavor while maintaining their tender texture.
The shrimp are cooked alongside a medley of aromatic ingredients such as onions, garlic, and bell peppers, which enhance the overall taste profile. The result is a mouthwatering dish that encapsulates the essence of the Gulf Coast. The crawfish etouffee is an authentic Cajun classic. It starts with plump, juicy crawfish bathed in a rich, spicy, medium-dark roux sauce. The roux, made from flour and oil, is cooked until it reaches a deep, nutty brown color, adding depth and complexity to the dish. To further enhance the flavors, tomatoes, celery, onions, and bell peppers are added to the mix. The combination of these ingredients creates a luscious sauce that perfectly coats the crawfish. The dish is then served over a bed of steamed white rice, allowing the flavors to meld together harmoniously.
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar is a must-visit destination for gumbo lovers in Galveston. With their expertise in steam kettle cooking, traditional gumbos, seafood stews, po’boy sandwiches, and Cajun Americana cuisine made from scratch, they offer a unique dining experience. The restaurant is known for its delicious Gumbo, which receives high praise for its impeccable taste and generous portions. The attentive staff and lively atmosphere add to the overall dining experience. So, if you’re looking for an authentic and satisfying cajun meal, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar is the place to be.
Little Daddy Gumbo Bar Food Menu
Starters
- Swamp Fried Alligator
Louisiana gator lightly fried, served over our famous fried pickles
- Little Daddy’s Big Sampler
Bacon wrapped shrimp, jacked-up jalapenos, fried okra and parmesan garlic bread
- Jacked Up Jalapenos
Large golden fried jalapenos stuffed with crab, shrimp, and crawfish
- Crispy Fried Calamari
Flavorful calamari, fried in a light and crispy batter. served with dipping sauce and a lemon wedge
- Gumbo Bar Garbage
Blackened shrimp, crawfish, crab meat and sausage served over white rice
- Shrimp Cocktail
Served with zesty cocktail sauce and lemon (8)
- Creole Seafood Empanadas
Pastry dough filled with crawfish, shrimp, crab, sausage, cheeses, celery, bell pepper & onion. topped with crawfish etouffee.
- Southern Fried Okra
Served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Fried Pickles
Deep fried dill pickle chips served with ranch dressing for dipping
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with jalapeno
- Toasted Parmesan Garlic Bread
Fresh bread lightly toasted with parmesan cheese and garlic
Food Gallery
Salads
- House Salad
Romaine lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese, garlic croutons, & our signature dressing. | add fried or iced shrimp or fried or grilled chicken
- Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with fresh vegetables, imported kalamata olives, capers, tomatoes, peppers, oregano, and feta cheese in signature greek dressing. | add fried or grilled chicken or fried or iced shrimp
Gumbo
- Mumbo Gumbo
(32 oz) shrimp, crab, oyster, chicken, sausage, and prime rib. served over steamed rice.
- Prime Rib Gumbo
Served with steamed white rice. lil' daddy (16 oz) | big daddy (32 oz)
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Served with steamed white rice. lil' daddy (16 oz) | big daddy (32 oz)
- Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, crab, and oyster. served with steamed white rice. (16 oz.) lil daddy | (32 oz) big daddy
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulet
- Grilled Smoked Boudin
Homemade, served over a side of crawfish etouffee.
- Jambalaya
A traditional down-home favorite. chicken, sausage, shrimp, peppers, tomatoes,
- Vegas Shrimp
Bay shrimp tossed in crawcaine seasoning, pico de gallo, cocktail sauce, & served with chips.
- Red Beans & Rice: 12oz Bowl
12 oz bowl of a popular southern dish
- Crawfish Platter
Crawfish etouffee, fried crawfish tails, white rice.
- Red Beans & Rice with Fried Catfish or Shrimp
With your choice of catfish or fried shrimp and served with coleslaw
Entrees
- Crawfish Etoufee
Crawfish cooked in a rich and spicy medium dark roux sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, and bell peppers. served over steamed white rice.
- Crawfish Etoufee
Crawfish cooked in a rich and spicy medium dark roux sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, and bell peppers. served over steamed white rice.
Burgers
- Hangover Burger
Crawfish cooked in a rich and spicy medium dark roux sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, and bell peppers. served over steamed white rice.
- Big Daddy Burger
Three 100% fresh lean american beef patties on a hamburger bun dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard. | add american, cheese, pepper jack cheese, or bacon
- Gumbo Burger
Two 1/2 lb. lean beef patties on a hamburger bun dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard. | add american, cheese, pepper jack cheese, or bacon
- Junior Burger
Flame grilled beef patty on a hamburger bun dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard. | add american, cheese, pepper jack cheese, or bacon
- Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
Crispy fried soft shell with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles & tartar sauce.
- Fish Sandwich
Crispy fried catfish filet with american cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, & tartar sauce. | add american, cheese, pepper jack cheese, or bacon
- Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried catfish filet with american cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, & tartar sauce. | add american, cheese, pepper jack cheese, or bacon
Po Boys
- Crawfish Tail Po-Boy
10" fried crawfish po-boy dressed with tabasco-infused mayo, zesty cocktail sauce
- Shrimp Po-Boy
10" fried shrimp po-boy dressed with tabasco-infused mayo, zesty cocktail sauce, shredded cabbage, and pickles.
- Oyster Po-Boy
10" grilled oyster po-boy dressed with tabasco-infused mayo, zesty cocktail sauce, shredded cabbage and pickles.
- BBQ Seasoned Oyster Po-Boy
10" po-boy with bbq oysters. dressed with tabasco-infused mayo, zesty cocktail sauce, shredded cabbage, and pickles
Etouffee
- Crawfish Etoufee
Crawfish cooked in a rich and spicy medium dark roux sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, and bell peppers. served over steamed white rice.
- Crawfish Etoufee
Crawfish cooked in a rich and spicy medium dark roux sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, and bell peppers. served over steamed white rice.
Seafood Platters
- Shrimp Platter
Your choice of grilled, fried, or blackened shrimp served over french fries with a side of cocktail sauce and lemon wedge
- Coconut Fried Shrimp
Eight (8) jumbo coconut fried shrimp served with french fries, coleslaw & sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Seafood Platter
Shrimp, fried oysters, and a fish filet served over french fries. served with tartar sauce
- Shrimp Feast
Fried, boiled, coconut, and bacon wrapped shrimp served with coleslaw and sweet potato fries
- Oyster Platter
Tender oysters deep-fried and served over french fries.
- Fish Platter
Moist & flaky catfish filets, grilled, fried or blackened. served over french fries
- Bourbon Street Platter
Shrimp gumbo, crawfish etouffee, char grilled bacon wrapped shrimp, served over jambalaya with cajun green beans