Sal's Gumbo Shack — Restaurant in Long Beach

I've been to the Long Beach Blvd. location, however, this is my first time here at the Bixby Knolls location.

The inside of the restaurant makes you feel like you are in New Orleans. Nothing fancy, clean vibe.

Sal's is known for their Gumbo, but they do have other good soul food selections on the menu. I ordered the Fried Chicken Plate 3 pieces and it comes with 2 side dishes of your choice and cornbread. I went with Red Beans and Rice and Candied Yams. My friend ordered the Catfish Dinner Plate with Mac and Cheese and Fried Okra.

Everything is made to order, be prepared to wait. Good food takes time. The fried chicken was lightly battered, and crispy on the outside but very moist and had good flavor but a bit salty to my taste. The red beans and rice were excellent. The candied yams were good but a bit sweet. My friend Catfish Plate was just average. The catfish filet was too small, more like nuggets but fried well. I love the Mac and Cheese, creamy and cheesy. The fried okra was just average. I wish they give free refills on lemonade and iced tea.

The service was excellent. Very welcoming and friendly and had great updates while we were waiting. Will...

Sal's Gumbo came highly recommended by my friends who go there often. On Sunday, I decided I wanted a bowl of Gumbo and I drove over to their Long Beach Blvd location. I was greeted the moment I walked through the door. The greeter/cashier let me take my time with my order and when I asked questions, he answered and offered suggestions. I ordered a regular Gumbo, with the rice on the side, fried okra and greens. Also, some dinner rolls. My order was to go and I didn't have to wait long, my order was delivered to me. I was seated because of a recent foot surgery and I appreciated the kindness. I took my order home and enjoyed the meal as I watched my football game. I especially enjoyed the fried okra, the greens were very good and the Gumbo was good however they diced the sausage and chicken which left the Gumbo light although the rue was good. I guess that's why they have the deluxe with more crab. Overall, it was a good experience and when I go back, I'll try...

If you are not doing this, do it right damn now. Support Black Businesses! I drive from O.C. for the smothered turkey chops. It is very difficult to find a restaurant who serves this, making me miss St. Louis a little more. The turkey chops are well seasoned....allow me to reiterate the turkey chops are well seasoned. The yams here are on... point!! If your yams are not dark colored, I'm convinced you are being served Glory yams. This spot is authentic I'm definitely getting what I paid for. Delicious food, reasonably portioned and the staff has been inviting and polite even on the phone. I have visted this joint 4x and they have yet to disappoint. Yes my simple behind has ordered the same thing each time but I notice that they have Gumbo with turkey ham instead of pork. Therefore I must try it soon, I will not be able to compare it with anyone else's Gumbo because I've never had Gumbo before. Please continue to circulate money in the Black community while enjoying a well...