Filé Gumbo Bar – Best Cajun &
Creole Restaurant in Tribeca, NYC
Where New Orleans Meets Manhattan – Authentic Cajun & Creole Dining in Tribeca
Filé Gumbo Bar is New York City’s premier destination for authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, located in the heart of Tribeca at 275 Church Street. As recognized by The New York Times, Filé brings the soul of New Orleans to Manhattan — from slow-cooked gumbos simmered in steam kettles at the bar, to crispy chicken & beignets, char-grilled oysters, and rich bread pudding to finish. Whether you’re joining us for a weekday lunch, weekend brunch with bottomless cocktails, or a celebratory dinner, every meal at Filé is rooted in Louisiana culinary tradition and the memory of one man — Aubrey “Tiny” Gaines — whose love of shellfish and spice started it all.
Chef’s supper club
Chef Eric McCree invites you to the Filé Chef’s Supper Club
We go beyond the kettle — exploring the deeper roots of Cajun cooking with dishes you won’t typically find in the restaurant. This is a chef-driven tasting menu designed for you to enjoy at home!
catering
Let Us Cater Your Special Occasion!
When it comes to your next event, let us take care of the food with our delicious and expertly crafted catering options featuring a wide range of Southern dishes that are sure to please any palate.
Group Reservations
Book your next party with us!
File Gumbo Bar has the perfect space for birthday bashes, holiday parties, corporate events, wedding festivities, and more!
Jobs
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About Us
Filé Gumbo Bar
Filé Gumbo Bar is inspired by the iconic ingredient used to thicken and flavor our gumbo. Filé, pronounced fee-lay, means thread or string in French, and refers to the dried and ground leaves of the North American sassafras tree.This essential ingredient was introduced to the Cajuns by the Choctaw Indians in the 18th century.
Chef & Owner
Eric McCree has traveled extensively throughout the world working as an audio engineer with stage productions. During his travels, he had the privilege to explore authentic regional cuisines across the American South, which inspired his dishes and culinary vision.
While in New Orleans, Eric became enthralled with the food he sampled, but it was not until he reached Lafayette – the heart of “Cajun Country” – that he experienced the familial celebratory soul of Louisiana cooking.
Here, family recipes had been handed down for centuries. Every dish was prepared by hands groomed for generations. Dishes were made from scratch with fresh seasonal ingredients, and pots simmered slowly all day in preparation for family gatherings and parties.
The food he observed was not quick and easy cooking. It was bold food with cultural significance and time-honored techniques that reflected one of America’s most diverse cultures in both ritual and taste.
Reviews
Review by – Google
five star review by Rebecca I.:
Amazing service, delicious food and homey atmosphere 🙂 Would 100% recommend!
Review by – Google
five star review by Jollen W.:
Make your reservation immediately! If you’ve heard of Filé and haven’t been here, what are you waiting for? If you haven’t heard of it, don’t add it to the list, just set a date now.
Review by – Google
five star review by Assel C.:
A Culinary Gem with Southern Soul and Personal Touch! We had an unforgettable dining experience at File Gumbo Bar! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming and full of Southern charm.
Review by – Google
five star review by Quintessa M.:
Delicious gumbo – I recommend the Chicken Andouille Gumbo. The crawfish toast was great. I love they get their bread from Leidenheimer! Pretty close to authentic Nola food in NYC 🙂 Omg and the bread pudding was so good!!!!
Review by – Google
five star review by Moochie:
What a gem! The food was amazing! Everyone in our party finished their entree. The presentation of the food, the flavor, the portions were all top tier. We met the chef and his wife.we enjoyed the live band and the playlist when the band was not playing. I can’t wait to return.
Location
275 Church St
New York City, NY
10013
Trains To Filé
Canal Street
Franklin Street
Hours
Sunday – Thursday 11:30 am to Close
Friday – Saturday 11:30 am to Close
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