Gumbo Social

04/01/2025

📣 Spring SF Restaurant Week kicks off on April 4, and we've got your lunch and dinner plans covered!

Join us at Gumbo Social for a special prix fixe menu that brings together the bold flavors you know and love.

🍽️ Lunch – $15/person (11 AM – 5 PM)
Choose one small gumbo + one half po’boy

🍽️ Dinner – $30/person (5 PM – 8 PM)
One regular gumbo + one full po’boy + your choice of dessert or small side

🌱 Sides include: California Greens, Red Beans, or a classic Hoecake

🕒 Hours:
Mon–Tue: 11 AM – 3 PM (lunch only)
Wed–Sat: 11 AM – 8 PM

Come hungry, leave happy! RSVP here: https://www.gumbosocial.com/restaurant-week

📅 April 4-12, 2025
📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco

03/27/2025

“Zapp's spicy Cajun chips combined with my smoked turkey gumbo with some Zab’s hot sauce on top... tasty!”
—Jasmine from Gumbo Social

We had to share this combo because it goes way too hard. Add Zab's hot sauce and Zapp's chips to your gumbo and it’s a full experience.

Tried your own twist? Let us know.

03/12/2025

Some things just belong together. A good bowl of gumbo and the right hot sauce is one of them. Zab's Hot Sauce has been bringing the heat to the tables at Gumbo Social, and our guests know exactly how to use it.

Swipe through to see folks leveling up their gumbo. What’s your go-to hot sauce move? A little dab or all-in? Let us know.

03/03/2025

Last chance to RSVP! Don't miss out on the ultimate Mardi Gras celebration in Bayview!

📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025
📍 Starts at Southeast Community Center (1550 Evans Ave.)
⏰ Parade kicks off at 12:00 PM

Join us as we dance, march, and celebrate down Third Street with six exciting stops along the way, culminating in an epic after-party at Gumbo Social! Enjoy a special Mardi Gras-themed menu once we arrive.

The Gumbo Band second-line brass band will lead the festivities with lively, Mardi Gras music! This family-friendly event is all about supporting local Bayview small businesses and celebrating our fantastic neighborhood.

Just announced! will pop-up at the event to offer delicious (dare we say, divine) desserts!

RSVP FREE! The first to RSVP will receive a FREE Gumbo Social tote bag (while supplies last).

RSVP now – https://events.humanitix.com/bayview-mardi-gras-second-line-parade-and-block-party

02/28/2025

🎉💜💛💚 Get ready to bring the energy to Bayview for Mardi Gras 2025!

📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025
📍 Starts at Southeast Community Center (1550 Evans Ave.)
⏰ Parade kicks off at 12:00 PM

We’ll be dancing, marching, and celebrating down Third Street with six stops along the way, ending at Gumbo Social for the ultimate after-party! A special Mardi Gras-themed menu will be available to order once we arrive.

The Gumbo Band second-line brass band will lead the way with festive, Mardi Gras music! This is a community, family-friendly event supporting local Bayview small businesses and our fantastic neighborhood.

RSVP FREE! The first to RSVP will receive a FREE Gumbo Social tote bag (while supplies last).

RSVP now – https://events.humanitix.com/bayview-mardi-gras-second-line-parade-and-block-party

02/27/2025

Exciting news! We’re being featured on Check, Please! Bay Area. This week, experience our heartwarming bowls of gumbo from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss a brand-new episode of Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday at 7:30pm on KQED 9.

Join us @ Harmonic-Thrive City at 4PM today for an official viewing party! Event link: https://sfbeerweek.org/profiles/gumbo-social

Can't make the party? Watch at home at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7_Xac_3fvg

KQED Food
Leslie Sbrocco
Bungalow Kitchen Tiburon
Pomet

02/23/2025

Gumbo Social and Harmonic Brewing believe that both gumbo and beer have the power to bring people together and establish a community.

Chef Dontaye, aka Mr. Gumbo, will be serving up gumbo flights and soul food paired perfectly with Harmonic pints to celebrate San Francisco Beer Week and Gumbo Social’s episode premiering on Check, Please! KQED.

Jazzy flavors will be punctuated by the extraordinary one-man band Matt Bolton. Stick around for the official viewing party for Gumbo Social’s episode premiering on Check, Please.

📍 Harmonic-Thrive City, 7 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA
🕚 Thursday, February 27, 4PM

Event link: https://sfbeerweek.org/profiles/gumbo-social

02/21/2025

🎉 That’s a Wrap on Hey Auntie! 2025 – Meet Your Winners!

The gumbo was hot, the competition was tough, and the vibes were unmatched! Huge congratulations to our incredible winners who brought their A-game and wowed the judges and crowd with their amazing gumbo.

🔥 1st Place – Professional Chef:
🔥 1st Place – Home Cook: .delicious
🔥 2nd Place Overall:
🔥 3rd Place Overall:
🔥 People’s Choice Winners: &

A massive THANK YOU to all our contestants, judges, sponsors, and everyone who came out to taste, vote, and celebrate Black food culture with us.

A special shoutout to for bringing the "Going Out" prize wheel and to for making sure every contestant had the perfect heat to elevate their gumbo!

The love, energy, and support from this community is what makes Hey, Auntie! so special. Until next time, Social Family!

Drop a 🏆 in the comments to show some love for our winners!

We're always celebrating Black food culture at Gumbo Social. Let's make gumbo America's national dish together!

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM | Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

02/14/2025

🎟️Last Chance to Grab Your Tickets for Hey Auntie!

Advance sales end this Friday (tonight!) at midnight! Secure your $20 tasting ticket before prices go up to $25 at the door.

The Hey Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest is bringing 14 incredible home cooks and professional chefs to the stage to battle it out for the best gumbo!

With a tasting ticket, YOU get to taste each gumbo and vote for the People’s Choice Award—so get ready to bring your appetite!

🌶️ EXCITING UPDATES:

The event is now INSIDE at the Bayview Opera House, to ensure everyone's comfort while enjoying delicious gumbo!

Zab’s Hot Sauce is bringing the heat with their signature hot sauce for both contestants and attendees. Get ready to spice up your gumbo!

DoorDash "Going Out" Prize Wheel will be outside with awesome giveaways before you head in!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2025

Tag your crew, grab your tickets and we’ll see you February 15th at the Bayview Opera House! The event starts at 1PM.

A huge thank you to for their generous contributions to the event!

02/14/2025

🔥 Okra, Legacy & Culture – Gumbo Social x EatOkra

"Okra is at the heart of what we do—it’s right there in our name. It’s not just a staple in our dishes; it carries deep cultural and culinary significance, playing a key role in many African cuisines and the diaspora." – Chef Dontaye Ball

For Black History Month, EatOkra highlighted the legacy of okra and its deep roots in Black food culture, and we’re honored to be featured in their write-up. Even bigger news? Gumbo Social has been included in the EatOkra x Apple Maps nationwide list of where to find the best okra dishes across the U.S.!

Check out the full feature and nationwide map:

https://www.eatokra.com/culture/black-history-month/history-that-binds-the-legacy-of-okra

https://guides.apple.com/?pg=18378138709363873071&lsp=9902&name=where-to-find-the-best-okra-dishes&s=13682433951785091983

02/12/2025

👨‍⚖️ We’re bringing in a dream team of culinary experts, food lovers, and community voices to judge this year’s Hey Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025:

🔥 Yvonne Hines () – Founder of Yvonne’s Southern Sweets. She was the 1st place winner of Hey, Auntie! 2024 and has earned recognition from local and state leaders, as well as major contracts, including Super Bowl 50 and Chase Center.

🔥 Raychelle Howard () – The CEO of Remy's Creations and a 2024 winner of the Hey, Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest. Remy has a genuine passion for food and she cooks with love and from the heart.

🔥 Adonis Marcelino () – SF native, foodie content creator, and community advocate who highlights the people and stories behind the food. A true voice for the Bay Area’s diverse food scene.

🔥 Cecilia Phillips () – Food journalist, TV host, and storyteller passionate about uncovering the flavors and cultures that make the Bay Area a culinary powerhouse. Producer of Check, Please! Bay Area on KQED and the face behind Cecilia Tries It, Beyond the Menu, and her original food game show Chew on This.

🔥 Jeff Hunt () – Host of Storied SF Podcast, a storyteller who has been chasing the perfect bowl of gumbo since moving to SF in 2000. Last year, he hosted the Gumbo Fireside Chat at National Gumbo Week.

These judges will be tasting, scoring, and ultimately deciding who takes home the title of best gumbo—while YOU get to vote for the People’s Choice Award by purchasing a tasting ticket! But if you just want to attend, RSVP is free.

📅 February 15, 2025 (Contest starts around 1:30PM)
📍 Bayview Opera House
🎟 $20 Tasting Tickets – Get Yours Now!

💥 Plus: Don’t miss the DoorDash "Going Out" prize wheel with giveaways all day, and the After Party at Gumbo Social (4:30 PM - Close) with $8 Gumbos, $12 Po'Boys & Lunch Special all day!

Also, thank you for contributing to our contestants and the event! Make sure to try their amazing hot sauces.

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2025

02/10/2025

Join us for Taco Tuesdays with Remy’s Creations!

The pop-up menu features tacos, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, and more!

📅 Every Tuesday in February
⏰ 4 - 8 PM
📍 Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St., SF

🔥 Don’t miss it—RSVP now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taco-tuesday-with-remy-creations-tickets-1220233724919

02/10/2025

🔥 Meet the Contestants for Hey Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025! 🔥

The Hey Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest is bringing 14 incredible home cooks and professional chefs to the stage to battle it out for the best gumbo!

We’re rolling out their bios in a 3-part series so you can get to know the faces behind the flavors. Stay tuned and swipe through to see who’s bringing the heat this year!

📅 February 15, 2025
📍 Bayview Opera House
🎟 $20 Tasting Tickets – Get Yours Now!

With a tasting ticket, YOU get to taste each gumbo and vote for the People’s Choice Award—so get ready to bring your appetite! But if you just want to attend, RSVP is free!

💥 Plus: Don’t miss the DoorDash "Going Out" prize wheel with giveaways all day, and the After Party at Gumbo Social (4:30 PM - Close) with $8 Gumbos, $12 Po'Boys & Lunch Special all day!

Tag your crew, grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2025 and get ready for the ultimate gumbo showdown!

DoorDash

02/08/2025

02/08/2025

🔥 Meet the Contestants for Hey Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025! 🔥

The Hey Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest is bringing 14 incredible home cooks and professional chefs to the stage to battle it out for the best gumbo!

We’re rolling out their bios in a 3-part series so you can get to know the faces behind the flavors. Stay tuned and swipe through to see who’s bringing the heat this year!

📅 February 15, 2025
📍 Bayview Opera House
🎟 $20 Tasting Tickets – Get Yours Now!

With a tasting ticket, YOU get to taste each gumbo and vote for the People’s Choice Award—so get ready to bring your appetite! But if you just want to attend, RSVP is free!

💥 Plus: Don’t miss the DoorDash "Going Out" prize wheel with giveaways all day, and the After Party at Gumbo Social (4:30 PM - Close) with $8 Gumbos, $12 Po'Boys & Lunch Special all day!

Tag your crew, grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2025 and get ready for the ultimate gumbo showdown!

DoorDash

01/24/2025

Come stop by Gumbo Social on Sunday for this pop-up brunch!

This Sunday, January 26, from 11AM-4PM at
Gumbo Social (5176 3rd Street, San Francisco), I will be serving an exclusive menu featuring:

Jerk Fried Chicken, Caribbean Oxtail ..and so much more!

Don't miss this one-day-only pop-up with unforgettable flavors and creative, soul-satisfying dishes.

Created & Hosted By:
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01/22/2025

✨ Bring good vibes and great flavor to your day with our New Year's Prosperity Meal—a hearty black-eyed pea stew with smoked turkey, cabbage, and collard greens for just $10 a la carte.

Feeling extra hungry? Make it a full meal with a seasonal hoecake and rice for only $15.99!

📍 Find it at Gumbo Social: 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM | Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

Grab a bowl, soak in the tradition, and enjoy the flavors of prosperity.

01/21/2025

Make your lunch break the best part of your day with our Lunch Special!

Special Includes:

🍲 Any gumbo on the menu
🥖 A po'boy
🍟 Fries

All for just $20 (or $22 with shrimp po'boy)!

🕒 When: 11 AM - 3 PM, every day we’re open
📍 Where: In-restaurant only (dine-in or takeout)

🍴 New Hours:

Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

Stop by Gumbo Social and grab the best lunch deal in town!

01/21/2025

🎉 Calling All Cooks!

As part of Black History Month and in celebration of Black Food Culture, we’re inviting you to participate in the Hey, Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025. Whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, this is your chance to show off your skills. Aunties, Uncles, and gumbo enthusiasts—this one’s for you!

✨ Contest Details:
🍲 Who Can Apply: Home cooks and chefs celebrating Black food culture
📅 Event Date: February 15, 2025, following the SF Black History Month Parade
📍 Location: Bayview Opera House

Contest Rules & Support:

Gumbo Social will provide a pantry kit with basic gumbo essentials (celery, onion, bell pepper, flour, oil, chicken, sausage, and more). Each contestant gets a $50 stipend to purchase additional ingredients. Gumbo Social will provide cooked rice on event day. Prepare your gumbo at home and serve 50-100 tastings (2-4 oz each) plus one plated competition bowl for the judges (approx. 2 gallons total).

🧑🏽‍🍳 Food Safety Required:
Contestants must attend a food safety discussion with Chef Dontaye Ball (live or recorded).

📢 How to Apply:
Applications are open now through January 31, 2025! Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee participation due to limited spots. Bring your best gumbo game and let’s celebrate the rich traditions of Black food culture together!

Apply now https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2-contest

01/20/2025

Happy MLK Day from Gumbo Social!

Stop by and enjoy your favorite dishes. We're open!

Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco

Swing by and let us serve up something soulful on this special day!

01/19/2025

Gumbo Social will be featured on KQED's Check, Please! Bay Area! Our episode air date is Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. on KQED Channel 9. On and after this date, folks can also stream the episode online at KQED.

We are planning a watch party for the airing, so please make sure to follow us and you're signed up for our email list (head to the link in bio and "Join the Social Family") for updates!

KQED

01/17/2025

🌶️ Kick off the new year with a flavorful twist on our hoecake ($6) — here for a limited time! Inspired by Chef Wanda's ( Wanda's Cooking ) Pepper Chow Chow, this cheesy, herby treat is packed with:

Cheddar cheese
Habanero, serrano, and jalapeño peppers
Pickled onions

Perfect for dipping or enjoying on its own, this special is available throughout January—don’t miss out!

✨ New Hours:

Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco

Stop by and get a taste of this bold and spicy January special!

01/15/2025

🌟 Calling All Cooks! 🌟

Step up and show off your gumbo game at the Hey Auntie 2025! Gumbo Cooking Contest. Join us at the Bayview Opera House parking lot on February 15, 2025 and help us celebrate Black food culture while competing for the Hey Auntie crown!

📆 Contestant Applications Open Until January 31, 2025

📝 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2-contest

Tag a chef or home cook who should definitely be in this competition!

01/13/2025

🎉 Happy Hour is here at Gumbo Social!

Stop by for Happy Hour, 3-5 PM every day we’re open, and enjoy a free or discounted add-on (seafood add-ons +$2) when you purchase a large gumbo!

Must be part of our loyalty program to redeem—sign up today if you’re not already in!
Join at the restaurant or hit the "Join the Social Family" link in bio.

🕒 New Hours:

Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

📍 Available in-restaurant at 5176 3rd St., San Francisco, only in January

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the best of Gumbo Social with a little extra fun. See you during Happy Hour!

01/10/2025

📢 Exciting News: New Hours Starting January 13th!

We’re making it easier to get your Gumbo Social fix! Starting January 13th, we’re opening our doors for Monday and Tuesday lunch from 11 AM - 3 PM!

🕒 New Hours:

Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM (unchanged)
📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco

Mark your calendars and come by for lunch or dinner—we can’t wait to see you!

01/09/2025

🔥 Hey, Auntie! Can you burn?

We're searching for the most creative home cooks and seasoned chefs to join the Hey, Auntie 2025! Gumbo Cooking Contest at the Bayview Opera House.

Whether you've got a secret recipe that's been in your family for generations or a modern twist on this classic dish, we want you in the mix!

Don't let the name fool you, "Uncles" who can cook a mean gumbo are also welcome to apply.

📅 Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2025

📍 Event Date: February 15, 2025 after the San Francisco Black History Month Parade

Don't miss your chance to claim the Hey Auntie crown and showcase your culinary skills to the Bay Area!

https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2-contest

01/09/2025

In this issue: We are now open Mon-Tue for Lunch from 11 AM - 3 PM (11 AM - 8 PM Wed-Sat). January lunch specials have arrived. Call for contestants for Hey, Auntie! 2025 Gumbo Cooking Contest. There's still time to get your Gumbo Social VIP card. We won't be at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market until further notice.

New Hours!

Starting Monday, January 13th, we are open:

NEW ✨ Monday-Tuesday Lunch 11 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM

See you soon at Gumbo Social!

NEW ✨ Lunch Specials

Get any gumbo on the menu, po'boy, and fries for $20 (+$2 for shrimp po'boy), every day from 11 AM to 3 PM, dine-in or takeout only.

HAPPY HOUR 💫 free or discounted add-on with the purchase of a large gumbo (+$2 for seafood add-ons), from 3 PM to 5 PM every day we're open, in-restaurant only. Must be a part of the Loyalty Program to redeem.

Special Offer
SEASONAL HOECAKE ($6)
Cheese, herbs, and pepper chow chow,
inspired by Chef Wanda's Pepper Chow Chow

Double Loyalty Points now through March 31 - all day, every day.

Hey, Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest Returns to Bayview!

We're searching for the most creative home cooks and seasoned chefs to apply to cook (https://bit.ly/hey-auntie-2-contest) in the Hey, Auntie 2025! Gumbo Cooking Contest at the Bayview Opera House.

Whether you've got a secret recipe that has been in your family for generations or a modern twist on this classic dish, we want you in the mix!

Don't let the name fool you, "Uncles" who can cook a mean gumbo are also welcome to apply.

📅 Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2025

📍 Event Date: February 15, 2025 after the San Francisco Black History Month Parade

Don't miss your chance to claim the Hey Auntie crown and showcase your culinary skills to the Bay Area!

There’s Still Time to Get Your Gumbo Social VIP Card!

Become a VIP for only $125/year to receive a variety of insider discounts, perks, and benefits.

Some of the perks include:

VIP access to 2025 events
Menu discounts
Catering deals
Restaurant buyout benefits

Click here (https://bit.ly/vip-gumbo-social) to see the full list of exclusive perks.

Available for purchase through January 31, 2025.

Limited quantity available! 1st year members lock-in price for next year.

Gumbo Social Update: No Outer Sunset Farmers Market in January

We’re taking a little break from the Outer Sunset Farmers Market starting in January. Don’t worry, though—we’ll let the Social Family know as soon as we’re ready to return!

In the meantime, you can still get your Gumbo Social fix at the restaurant and Ferry Plaza Market!

Thank you for your continued support, and we’ll see you soon—wherever you find us!

Gumbo Social | 5176 3rd St., SF (https://bit.ly/gumbo-map) | 415-655-9195
Dine in, call ahead for takeout, or Order Online (https://bit.ly/order-gumbo-social)
NEW ✨ Monday-Tuesday Lunch 11AM - 3 PM
Wed-Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM

Ferry Plaza Market, Most Saturdays, 8 AM - 2 PM

Click here for an update from Gumbo Social!

01/05/2025

🍲 Gumbo Social Update!

We’re taking a little break from the Outer Sunset Farmers Market starting in January. Don’t worry, though—we’ll let the Social Family know as soon as we’re ready to return!

In the meantime, you can still get your Gumbo Social fix:

📍 Restaurant: 5176 3rd St., San Francisco Wed-Sat, 11 AM - 8 PM
📍 Ferry Building Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8 AM - 2 PM

Thank you for your continued support, and we’ll see you soon—wherever you find us!

01/01/2025

🎉 Happy New Year, Social Family!

Here at Gumbo Social, we welcome 2025 with a whole lot of gratitude for you.

Let's take a quick look back! In 2024, you:

🤩 Enjoyed over 3300 bowls of Chicken & Gumbo Sausage!
🥳 Joined us for over 30 events across San Francisco!
🍾 And got us one step closer to making gumbo America's National Dish!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for all your support. See you in 2025!

✨ Holiday Hours:

Jan 1: Closed
Jan 2-4: Open with condensed hours, 11 AM - 6 PM
Jan 8: Back to normal hours!

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco