Oysters, gumbo, jambalaya and Hurricanes converge at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen, a jubilant new Cajun-Creole spot from chef Stephen Rosenbluth in the middle of downtown Bellmore.

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Oysters, gumbo, jambalaya and Hurricanes converge at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen, a jubilant new Cajun-Creole spot from chef Stephen Rosenbluth in the middle of downtown Bellmore.

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The robust shrimp gumbo starts with a dark roux and shrimp stock at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Alligator sausage comes wrapped in buttery house puff pastry and accompanied by Creole mustard at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Steak vert, beef tenderloin topped with minced herbs and garlic, is served over creamy potatoes at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.

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Char-grilled oysters with garlic butter and Parmesan at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Executive chef Gregory Guidone and owner Stephen Rosenbluth at Top Hat Oyster Bar & French Quarter Kitchen in Bellmore.