Delicious fried shrimp poboy! Let me tell you the shrimp were freshly fried, perfectly dressed, and was made with delicious bread. The gumbo... equally delicious! Maybe even more-so than the poboy. (not that I'm knocking the sandwich... I'm just saying they have one good gumbo!) Bonus Points!! They have a drive-thru! And the lady that was working the drive-thru the night I visited could not have been nicer. Anywho - highly recommend read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped by Calliope's on Main again for dinner tonight, and they never disappoint! The food is always hot, fresh, well seasoned, delicious, and reasonably priced. They have a large menu with items from fried rice, seafood, chicken, pork chops, beignet, and daiquiris. They have a drive-thru and a small but spacious, clean dine-in area with plenty of TVs chairs, tables. And there's a lot of close parking spaces to the restaurant. The customer service is consistently excellent you're always greeted with a big, bright smiles, and the service is fast and friendly. If you haven't tried Calliope's yet, you're definitely missing out. If you're in the neighborhood I highly recommend giving them a try!!!! read more

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Place wasn't busy when I came. Menu is straightforward. Their etouffe uses light roux but was very chunky with shrimp and crawfish. The catfish was a nice surprise, I wasn't expecting to get a fillet with my order. They use wet garlic parm with their wings, I prefer dry one like wingstop or pluckers read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Garlic parm wings, etouffe with fried catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fusion bomb was the bomb! We ordered two seafood boils: snow crab (added sausage) and catch #1 (snow crab and shrimp). Both came with potato, corn and egg. Fusion bomb flavor- one mild and one spicy. Wow! It reminded us of the seafood boils we used to get in Los Angeles. Incredible seasoning and flavor. Fresh delicious seafood. Best part was we ordered delivery and it showed up quick and still hot! So easy. Packaging was also excellent to help minimize mess. One of the best meals we've had recently. read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Catch #1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice little spot near NRG. Very clean with some seating. The prices are very reasonable and fair. The workers are kind and happy to help. The po-boys were Huge. I got a size Large. I love a good oyster po-boy, but it is hard finding one that is reasonably prices. And with ACTUAL po-boy bread rather than sandwich bread. A place like this is hard to come-by with a true New Orleans touch and even name (Calliope). This is officially my go-to spot for oyster po-boy. I do like my po-boys drenched so I will have to ask for extra sauce next time. I am excited to try their other cajun options on the menu next time :) I saw others inside eating their seafood boils. read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Po-Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went on a Monday late afternoon to pick up some food because I was craving seafood. I ordered the suicide shrimp box and the grilled fish po'boy. Honestly, the po'boy slapped. The bread wasn't as crusty as I expected, which I was actually happy about. That said, you do need to eat it pretty soon as the mayo and toppings make the bread soggy fairly fast. The suicide shrimp box was easily two meals for me (mainly because of the rice quantity). I loved whatever sauces they included in the box- because everyone needs extra butter, right? No but actually, it wasn't just plain melted butter... it was super creamy. I was dipping my rice in it, lol. I was also happy to see an egg included in the box. Most places only include corn and potato, and the egg is usually extra. Although this probably isn't their best location, the employees were all polite and working efficiently. The restaurant itself was clean and organized. read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Suicide shrimp box - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I got crawfish, shrimp fried rice and fried shrimp poboy, all were super good! The crawfish was cooked really good and sweet.

Walked over from NRG after the World Cup game, service was good very quick and easy; the ambiance it is a bit small on the inside but plenty of TVs and outside parking. My food came pretty quick and was very good! I had the shrimp po boy and couldn't complain, nice size and well seasoned read more

Calliop's is close to NRG Stadium, across from Shipley's Do-Nuts on S. Main at Murworth. I am a first time diner. I opened my Yelp! App to find a new place to eat with no real feelings toward any particular place. Landed on Calliope's page and read the reviews. Looked good to me so I headed there. Restaurant is on the end cap of a strip plaza. Has a drive-thru as well (pleasantly surprised to see that on my way out). Parking is ample as most businesses were not open on a Saturday after 4p. Parked right in front. Dining room has about 6 tables for up to 4 people each, as well as two Hi-Top tables with seating for two each. Counter has 40" TV screens with the entire menu on them right above the cashier station. Menu cycles through pics of a few food offerings as well. Came because of the review suggestion of the Boudin egg rolls and the Suicide Shrimp Boiling Pot. Ordered both from the nice cashier who explained the entire menu, best sellers and offered modifications to the rice as well. After I paid for the order, was given a disc pager and took a seat. Dining room was clean and well lit. Waited about 15 minutes and the cashier motioned to me that my order was ready. She explained that the boiling pot sauce was placed on the side so the shrimp wouldn't be soggy and explained the other sauces that were included in my order, which were the boudin remoulade and the boiling pot garlic butter. I paid about $28 for the appetizer and main entree. They offer sliced cake, bottled flavored punches and Coke product fountain drinks, as well. It took me about 30 min to make it home and the food was still hot. The shrimp are small to medium in size; the fried rice comes with scrambled eggs, carrots, peas and onions (which I had removed). Boiling pot comes with one potato and a mini ear of corn with a boiled egg. Think: shrimp boil deconstructed. The sauce was mild flavor {offerings are Regular (no spice), Mild (medium spice) and Extra (chili sauce based spice)}. The sauce on the rice and shrimp were flavorful but I found even the mild to be too spicy for my taste (have acid reflux, so I actively avoid spicy foods). The rice was good (I added extra scrambled eggs, additional fee) and the plate is more than enough for two people. The egg rolls have cream cheese inside. Though not my taste, my roommate enjoyed it with the remoulade it comes with. Overall, between the cleanliness of the location, the service of the staff, the portion size, and value for money, I will be back to sample other items from the menu. read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Shrimp Suicide (not pictured: purchased additional egg) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had eaten at the other two locations and had always enjoyed the foods. I was in charge of picking up lunch for a party of thee and decided to give it a go at this location. I ordered large shrimp poboy, large catfish poboy, and house fried rice to share. The house fried rice contained sausage which one member did not like. The nice counter lady said she can substitute chicken without additional charge. The fried sea foods of the poboys were expertly seasoned and fried, absolutely delicious. The fried rice was as good as any Chinese restaurant. A minor negative was the catfish fillet could be a little thicker. Counter help was friendly and helpful. Prices were appropriate for the location and quality of foods. I don't mind returning. read more

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I am on a quest to find the best fried shrimp in the country. So far, it's Doc's in Orange Beach, AL. I was very excited to see Calliopes open very close to home! I was a little underwhelmed. The breading was nothing special. I did a drive through pickup for my fried shrimp so I never saw the inside. The person at the window was super sweet and accommodated all of my many questions. The fried shrimp was just ok. It was still piping hot when I arrived home so I don't think it was the travel that made it any less yummy. Maybe I do need to try it by dining in to see if that changes my opinion. read more

I was drawn in by the menu. I used to get "hot sausage" sandwiches in NOLA all the time, so I wanted to try theirs. I got the sausage bun, and my wife got the shrimp bun. Both were well dressed and had plenty of meat! The bun is almost like a King's Hawaiian. We got key lime pie for desert and it was delicious. The first thing I noticed when entering was how clean everything was, and the two ladies at the counter were very pleasant and patient with the questions asked. The food came out fast and fresh, and the vibe while waiting for the order was really laid back. They give you a little buzzer to know when your food is ready. Definitely coming back the next time we are in the area! read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Counter and dining area. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent food with friendly service and a great price. After an event at the nearby NRG stadium we headed here for dinner. It well exceeded my expectations. We got the suicide shrimp box, small mixed gumbo, side of vegetables and Cajun fries. Everything was delicious, especially the gumbo and the shrimp. I'll definitely put this on my list of places to return to. read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Gumbo, mixed vegetables, Cajun fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hands down one of the best seafood spots I've been to in a while! The catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection -- crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. But the real star of the show was the NOLA sauce paired with the fried rice. I don't know what kind of magic they put in that sauce, but it brought the whole dish to life. Every bite had that bold, buttery, Cajun flavor that hits just right. The staff was friendly and the service was quick even though the place was busy. You can tell they take pride in their food. If you're a fan of Southern seafood or just love good flavors, this place is a must-try. Can't wait to come back! read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Chicken wings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My husband and I ordered the boudin balls, grilled fish, lemon pepper wings, and fries. I specifically asked for the wings to be fried hard, but none of the fried items were actually crispy. The fries were barely cooked and very soggy, like they were put into oil that wasn't hot enough and then pulled out too soon. The food overall just didn't seem properly fried, which is unfortunate because the boudin balls and the wings had the potential to be good . The Nola sauce was the only saving grace to the meal. The service itself was good, but unfortunately the food quality missed the mark. We won't be returning. read more

This was my first time here and I really loved the atmosphere -- it's bright and very clean. The menu has a great variety of dishes, and the food is delicious. Today I had the wings with vegetables on the side, which really impressed me. I usually just get wings, so this is the first place I've seen that offers veggies on the side -- definitely a big plus! The staff are very sweet and attentive, and it's also close to where I work, so I will definitely be coming back. read more

Visited the new Main Street location and was thrilled to see the same great quality as the other spots! The poboys remain a favorite especially the fried shrimp and the gumbo tastes homemade full of comfort and flavor. I also tried the turkey neck Cravin Box and it was incredible! Just rich, seasoned perfectly and the meat fell right off the bone. I also sampled a few of their daiquiri flavors and they were all spot on especially the margarita! I'll definitely be back whenever I'm nearby! read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Turkey Neck Cravin Box - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love Calliope's! My normal location I go to is on Westheimer but this one is the same vibes. Great service and even greater food!

Well seasoned inexpensive seafood. Large portions and Lots of food to take home.try the seafood shrimp suicide box with a fried pork chop on the side. read more

I've never actually been here but I've door dashed here a bunch of times. Never had an issue, food is ALWAYS a hit.

I ordered from DoorDash. The food was decent, it had a good flavor. I really enjoyed the crawfish pies

Love the food here! I got the Po boy and it was delicious! Never really got into Po boys but this place really made a difference for me. Really good service too! read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

This location, like the other 2 locations, is amazing! Calliope's is the place to be! Get a bunch of sides of their Nola sauce - it goes amazing with everything! The service is always top tier and the vibes are great! read more

Best food in town. Etouffee was creamy. Boiled shrimps are fresh and SPICY. Absolutely recommend suicide shrimp box. Their soft opening has the free daiquiri promo and it was FIRE read more

Friendly staff and delicious PoBoys! Hot link sausage and shrimp slaps! They also have a drive through which makes it convenient.

Great gumbo and poboys and you get your food rather quickly for it to be so fresh. The restaurant is always super clean and staff is polite.

Do not look at the fake reviews from friends or people they invited to review. Just responding to the owners message. First off I want to say that I've reviewed a lot of places in Houston, but mostly seafood because it's my favorite. So I'm not just some person commenting who doesn't know why they're talking about. I didn't want to completely blast you, but since you mentioned the Catfish Fillets vs the nuggets, i want to mentioned my gf tried the Fillets and it wasn't as generic as the nuggets, but the seasoning definitely wasn't up to par. She left unsatisfied. Regardless, just bc it's the kids meal doesn't mean it's supposed to be gross. Kids deserve good food too. The Nola Sauce: I specifically asked for the special sauce that goes with your seafood boil. But regardless, even if it was for rice, it still wouldn't have satisfied me. Lacks flavor, tastes like a knockoff version of bayou seafoods smack butter. As for the daiquiris, I'm very happy i didn't spend $25 there, especially just for that. Like i said, the daiquiris tasted like water and liquor. No flavor at all. You can go across the street and get a better daiquiri than that. While we were speaking about it to each other, a couple next to us chimed in and agreed. we didn't ask their opinion, but the daiquiri was that bad for them to say that us and they each got 2 different flavors. And if I'm not mistaken, that's all of the flavors available. Maybe this is the review i should've originally typed, but i didn't want to go all in. Hope you get better. And if anyone wants to see real Houston reviews follow me on TikTok @thegrandedamee read more

Calliope’s | South Main - Responding to this - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hot sausage po boy is delicious! Food is great, service is good, and it's a cozy environment for a quick stop to eat.

I hit a fried shrimp po boy combo with chicken and sausage gumbo and two boudain balls. Service was good and fast and food was hot. My only complaint would be the Boudain could've been crispier. read more

I don't know who that cook is off of Main and Murworth,he or she is killing it in the kitchen.Food flavored to perfection and just right.The pork chops and fried rice is my go too.Who ever you are,please keep doing whatever you are doing because it's mad delicious.And the customer service is amazing and spot on,very nice and helpful read more

I personally like about everything here but usually get a po-boy with shrimp, crawfish, or oysters. Also etouffe is very good as well. You can't go wrong here. read more

We tried the new location for Calliopes on Main, had the roast beef po-boy. It was delicious and messy just as it should be. Bread is a close to New Orleans as I've had in Houston. Also had the sweet potato fries with honey...they were great. So happy they opened near me. read more

So excited for the newest location of Calliope's, literally 2 miles from the house and conveniently located next to NRG. I've been eating at Calliope's since the OG location in EaDo and have been telling anyone who will listen that they have the best po-boy outside of New Orleans I've ever tasted. The fried shrimp is the one to get IMHO- lightly battered, crispy and you can actually taste the shrimp. But don't sleep on the roast beef, oyster, or catfish. Few nights ago went to the soft opening- wow, beautiful build out and super nice staff. Ordered way too much but it was solid all the way around- seafood boil with king crab, shrimp, potato/corn, fried rice, tenders (kids), shrimp po-boy, gumbo. My oldest daughter gave the boil high marks and it had a ton of flavor (garlic butter), seafood cooked just right. Gumbo was excellent- loved the okra ! The kids loved the tenders (plain and garlic parm) and the veggie fried rice was fire, like the cool kids say. They even let us try the catfish which was very good- lightly battered, fried perfectly. Next time I want to try the etouffe, fried rice with meat, wings, red beans and rice....bring the Pepcid! read more

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We made a spontaneous stop for dinner while heading home from the medical center. The place has a bright, clean, modern vibe. Jada at the counter was friendly and helpful with suggestions. We ordered the boudin egg rolls for appetizer and let's just say our party of 3 agreed we'd drive 40 minutes just to have those again! For mains, we tried the roast beef po' boy, surf and turf po' boy, and a seafood basket. All solid choices! The po' boys were tasty with the good bread (because that makes or breaks a good po boy)! The roast beef gravy was delicious, but it's messy so grab extra napkins . The seafood basket was crispy goodness of a shrimp, oysters, catfish, and those homemade onion rings were made just right - you know when they stay together and seasoned just right, not greasy or too salty. Prices were super reasonable, especially for the generous portions. We're already looking forward to stopping by again the next time we're in the area. We were too busy talking and eating so no pics, but it looks and tastes good. Highly recommend giving it a shot if you're nearby! read more

the shrimp was mad over cooked. the gumbo may as well be called rice and gravy cause i don't know what that was

This is their 3rd location and soft opening. Amazing food and service. Everything I tried and had was good with some authentic Cajun flavors. Check it out if you are by the NRG area. Even go before you head to an event at NRG. You won't be disappointed read more