Easily one of the best Po Boys I've had in a very long time! I ordered an 11" half fried shrimp and half ham dressed. They Do Not skimp on the shrimp and it came out hot! I ate the whole thing in the car and was really full. I think a big person will get full off the 11" po boy while the larger ones can be split for 2 people. Next time I'm in Houston I'll definitely be back. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - 11" Half shrimp and half sausage po boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's Good Friday today so I decided to stop & get me some seafood, ran into this place along my route & grabbed me a 2 piece catfish w/ seasoned fries, it was absolutely delicious, they had quite a few people but the service was still very quick & the cashier was friendly, clean inside, spicy tarter sauce was really good I have every intention on returning. read more

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Everything in this place is good, GOOD FOOD, THERE GUMBO IS SOOOOOO GOOD! I just wish they had different varieties of flavors of daiquiri... BUT THERE FOOD IS AWESOME!!! Been here twice back to back. Lol keep up the good work!!!! read more

Went there to look for Nola style food, was not disappointed at all! tried the shrimp poboy, fried rice, and daiquiri. the poboy is just like the ones from new orleans, the fried rice had this really good yellow sauce that is different, and the daiquiri were just the perfect slush. definitely come here to try if you want a taste of nola food in houston! read more

Their wings and daiquiri are BOMB!!! Must try! I usually get the firehouse of the dry heat rub wings!

I placed a to go order last night for the boiling feast and turkey necks. I arrived on time at the suggested time that my food would be ready. I checked to see my order was correct and it was. Paid and drove off. Got home and opened the bag to feast on my food and guess what... MY FOOD WAS COLD AS WINTER!!! Not even warm just cold. I checked the time to call to inform them of my discovery and it was already too late. They were already closed. Very disappointed that I paid $51 for cold food!!! I might as well ate a cold sub from Subway. read more

We enjoyed our foods so much at the Westheimer location, we decided to try the the original location which was closer to our residence. This location was bigger and the foods were just as good. The employees were even nicer. We tried the wings, onion rings, red beans & rice, Cole slaw, and mixed gumbo. They were all very tasty. The red bean & rice was the star of the show for me. It was full of sausages and seasoned with just the right amount of heat. The Mrs loved the gumbo with it's just sport on consistency and huge amount of proteins. We planning to introduce our daughters to this place when they come home for Thanksgiving. read more

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The food here is very decent. I got a fried fish Po'Boy but the bread was hard. It was a little difficult to eat but it was good. I will return deeper into crawfish season and to try their daiquiris. The place is a nice and quiet. They also have a drive thru for those who prefer that. read more

I ordered red beans and rice and gumbo with Uber Eats. Both were outstanding. Well seasoned, generous portions. I will try something else on the menu soon. read more

restaurants didn't have new orleans ambiance. food came out quickly and affordable. catfish fresh, fries for stale.

I've only had po-boys and I haven't been impressed yet. The food ain't nasty but it's not too their either. It's like this was good till I had better lol service is good,I always know my food is fresh and not sitting under the heat lamp. read more

Ordered lunch via DoorDash based on the reviews here on Yelp! Per usual, my fellow Yelpers did not disappoint. I ordered Calliope's famous fried rice (no carrots, no peas), boudin balls and lemon pound cake. Everything was absolutely hot, fresh and delicious!! The rice was really really good but when you add the sauce that comes on the side, its even better. Happy I gave this place a try and I can't wait to try their crawfish and other items on the menu. read more

Customer service was superb. My friend got the garlic butter shrimp and she loved it. I got the shrimp and fish fillet but instead of fries I got fried. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Found this tasty gem nearby where I'm staying in Houston(Missouri City) while doing the rodeo. First, the staff was very kind and courteous :) I ordered 2lbs of crawfish and an order of chicken & sausage gumbo. ALL of it was tasty but I found the gumbo to be seriously lacking in chicken. So much so that I asked if I could order some additional chicken to add to my gumbo. There was no remedy to my request but the kind lady said she would mention my dissatisfaction to management. I paid for a chicken and sausage gumbo but what I got was okra & sausage gumbo. Gumbo is what brought me in and though I left full & satisfied for the most part, I still left wanting. You should go on account of flavor (and this is to say, go ahead and try the gumbo!) but be aware that mine had nearly no chicken in it. read more

Definitely like the variety of food and the price is right. The location makes it tough for me to go more often because of how I far I live. I recommend this place and Im sure you wont be dissapointed. read more

Not sure who's writing these reviews, but the food is nasty. Just paid $17 for a 6 wing platter and I added the strawberry lemonade. All of it was nasty, including the lemonade. Zero stars, do not recommend. read more

Food here is fantastic with good portions. Excellent value for money. Staff & management very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing house fried rice- the sauce took it to a whole other level! Awesome gumbo, the boiled shrimp were amazing! Excellent service and vibe in the place- staff is super friendly and the service is fast. Will definitely be back! You can tell the food is made with fresh ingredients. read more

I ordered a half pound of boiled shrimp add a sausage. I got home and the sausage was not good, it was actually spoiled that was on Wednesday September 28, 2022. I went again on today September 30, 2022 and told them about the sausage not being any good (spoiled) and they asked me did I want another sausage so I said yes..(to make sure it wasn't spoiled still) AND IS WAS STILL SPOILED WITH GREEN COLOR INSIDE THE SAUSAG!!! I've never know Calliope's to sale bad food but this is not good I literally was sick on Thursday after eating that bad sausage on Wednesday. read more

Got the fried oyster poboy,gumbo,fried shrimp and a small hurricane....everything was OK but I will visit again...

This place is solid. We got fried shrimp, fish, and chicken wings and everyone was satisfied. If you prefer your seafood seasoned, then this is the place! I got a to go order but I always appreciate when the cashier doesn't have to do double duty-she was very attentive. I'll be back to try to those turkey necks next!! read more

This place has one of the best fried shrimp Po-boys that I have tried in houston. The bread is flaky and soft not hard and thick. This po-boy is not lacking shrimp its stuffed. The combo comes with fries and a drink for about 9 bucks. I also had a long island iced tea daiquiri which is stronger than most and I am no light weight. The boiled shrimp could have more flavor but its not that bad. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - fried shrimp po-boy combo about 9 bucks good as hell. moist flaky bread and well seasoned shrimp. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered a loaded gumbo and went home thinkin it was all good I open it up and the gumbo has no shrimp no sausage no chicken just gravy they tried n sell me some bs trying to scam me won't b going back ever zero stars but had to put at least one ? !!!! read more

The prices were different on the ticket than on the pricing board. When questioned about the discrepancy it wasn't change. The fries are bland and had no seasoning. I had to ask for seasoning. I asked for the spiciest wing and received some sticky sauce with little flavor. The lady at the counter has a dry attitude and was never taught to please the customer. The food was super and overpriced. I would never go back and wouldn't suggest others waste their money. read more

I love the po boys! Never disappoint me. But today I tried their gumbo and they had baby ass shrimps I am so pissed. The flavor is there but these baby ass shrimps have to go!!!!! read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Baby ass shrimps ! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is on my way home from work, well actually I make it to be on my way home from work...Why? 5 words...Long Island Ice Tea Daiquiri! Yes, they are that good and I am a pretty seasoned drinker. If you decide o get this DO NOT drink this on the way home! Like for real, just don't...and trust me. Oh yea and I do I like food with my alcohol, sometimes (heck most times). I am in love with the following items and get something from this list on almost every visit, which, is about twice a week. Crab Cake Poboy - dressed all the way of course! So good. Boiled Shrimp - ok they have regular, mild and spicy...Spicy is off the chain hot. I settle for mild with is a little less hot..not mild, just less hot. Boiled Turkey Necks - OMG I am smacking my lips as I type this...If you have never had boiled turkey necks, try these. They are so flavorful and I have no idea where they found turkeys with so much meat on their necks!!! The gumbo - ok, this is not Louisiana gumbo...just like the one at Pappadeaux's isn't. But it is consistent. I get mine with oysters. It hits the spot. The Calliope Rice - it has shrimp, crawfish and sausage and it is so good. I actually use it as the rice when I make I my own gumbo. read more

It is good. Good product. Good portion. Good bread. Good service. The Poboy didn't compel my to slap my mama, but it was good.

Calliope's is a nice little Cajun Restaurant with a very comfortable decor that is in the ghetto part of Houston. I don't mind that, because, if they were in a better part of town, they would not be as inexpensive as they are. You can easily eat here for under 11 dollars every time. The portions are okay and should fill up an average person. I will say that the platters are a better deal than the poboys. You get more bang for the buck. Service is pretty good. The staff is friendly and they answer your questions, if you have any. The place is very clean. I must admit that I did not expect it to be as clean as it was. The staff does a good job on maintaining the cleanliness of the place. Obviously, because of the neighborhood it is in, I always park in front of the window and seat where I can see my nice car at all times. There are easily two different groups in this place. There is the educated community and the ghetto community that are the main patrons of this restaurant. You can easily tell which ones are which. Because of that characteristic, I would highly recommend you pay by card and not flash the cash. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking to eat quality Cajun food at an affordable price. read more

Everything is always Good. I love the shrimp poboy it's my fave . Even the gumbo and turkey necks are awesome. It's a must try!

I have ate here many times on my lunch break for work and have tried many things on the menu. I am from Louisiana therefore I am very familiar with quality creole food from restaurants. This restaurant is ran by those from an Asian decent and I say this because anyone that knows authentic Cajun food knows the difference! Never the less, this place has awesome food. The gumbo is hardy with enough of everything. This place has daiquiris flavored hurricane and long ice island and sometime blue Hawaiian. I have the fried catfish and shrimp red beans and rice and wings in which I have nothing bad to say about any of it. You really can't lose with this place for the prices. read more

I don't think I've ever been more disappointed in my life. The customer service was great and the store was clean. But I paid $50 for disgusting food. I ordered lemon pepper wings as the back up incase everything else was bad... why was it coated in pure sugar... how do you mess up chicken wings!? The fried oyster was bland, and the gator was the most disappointing because that's what I was looking forward to. It was tough, bland and dry. The fires also bland and I got the seasoned fries... the lemon pound cake was dryer than than KFC biscuits. I definitely regret spending money here. I will absolutely never waste my money here again. read more

This is my first review so please bear with me. I just finished my meal from Calliopes and I have to say i am a fan. I ordered the seafood special (5 shrimp, 3 oysters, 2 catfish filets) and subbed more shrimp instead of getting oysters. I appreciated being able to do so. When my meal came out they had forgotten to give me more shrimp and they promptly fixed it. The young woman at the front desk was sweet and super helpful. I also decided to get their special fried rice instead of fries, to try it out. It'll be a $3/$4 upcharge, but I didn't mind. I also got a small daiquiri. They come in Hurricane and Long Island flavors. I chose the Hurricane. It had a strong alcohol flavor and was tasty and sweet like a Hurricane should taste. I'm going to try the Long Island next time. The food was wonderful. The fried fish was MASSIVE and the shrimp was de-veined (sign of a great place) and perfect as well. The fried rice was decent (came with baby shrimp de-veined, ham, crawfish and some other stuff), but I had to doctor it with soy sauce. It reminded me of Timmy Chan's but only a little better. My suggestion is to skip the rice and stick to the fried food It came with a salad of shredded lettuce, tomato and some pickles (lol). It was good with the sauce that accompanied it. I wish they made their own tartar sauce, I think that would put them over the top, but overall? It is awesome that I don't have to drive too far to get great quality, tasty seafood from really nice employees. You have to come by and give them a try. They outshine the current larger places in Houston, with the added benefit of having alcohol to go! It made me feel like I visited NOLA for a bit. :) They are doing something simply and doing it well. You can't really knock it. Also they had a BEAUTIFUL bunt cake on display and if I wasn't already ordering tons of food, I would have tried that too. Look amazing though. read more

Love this place! Food was great as well as service. It's a nice neighborhood poboy shop with various options on the menu. Will definitely go back. read more

Super friendly service at the drive-thru and mouthwatering Cajun comfort food. Disclaimer: I don't know Cajun food too well, I'm just rating based on how friendly the service was... and if I ever see another Calliope's closer to home, I'd be down to try it out too! SERVICE: 5 stars because they were n00b-friendly. Our server could tell we were ordering n00bs, since the menu doesn't have explanations for what's what: she was very patient and friendly and gave great advice on what we should try. I wish I could've tipped at the Drive Thru! FOOD: Just the smell of the food makes your stomach grumble! - plain Gumbo and rice - Fried Catfish filets w/ sweet potato fries and side salad - Shrimp Po Boy + Louisiana hot sausage (she told me I could get half-and-half to try different flavors, so I did!) Stopped by because someone at the DPS nearby suggested it for great Cajun food. So glad I found it! Used the Drive Thru for kicks; it's just a little window on the side of the restaurant (the speaker was broken). read more

This place is at least 4 stars, probably 4.5 in all actuality. What makes this a 5-star no-brainer is its location in the Mecca-of-Meh that is Westbury. Now this isn't a BAD area, very quaint actually (our company opened here after the CEO grew up and spent her entire adult life living in this part of town, so there is obviously something nice about it), but they have a major dearth in the good eats department. [This location is quite shrewd, offering a glimmer of hope to a hungry region. I will try the original downtown location soon and compare quality.] I had the poboy combo, taking advantage of their complimentary half/half to try 2 different kinds. I went with the delicious roast beef and gravy and the very solid Louisiana Hot Sausage. The fries were just fine (kicking myself for not trying their honey-drizzled sweet potato fries) and the sweet tea was deliciously, syrupy sweet. I would agree with many that this is the best poboy in town (really sorry BBs, still love you), but they also had a wide array of cajun dishes that you can guarantee I'll be trying soon. At 10 dollars, the small sandwich combo isn't cheap, but it's not pricey for a roll of delicious. For the area, it simply doesn't get any better. read more

Just ordered door dash and they only sent half my order. Horrible customer service. Finally just hung up. I wanted to come pick up my order but waited on hold forever... read more

Hot sausage + shrimp poboys + sweet tea = I just found my new favorite spot in Houston. This place is so fucking baller! The seafood is fresh and fried stuff is golden perfection. My favorite is the hot sausage. I believe it's the original pattons hot sausage from new orleans. The service is speedy and courteous, restaurant clean, plenty of room to sit. Go now and get your who dat on! read more

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Calliope's | Bellfort - Regular spicy mixed gumbo so good - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great New Orleans-themed place to visit for quality Cajun favorites. Good thing for me is that it's close to work, so I can come often. Bad thing is that it will put a dent in your wallet. I loved both the shrimp and the oyster po-boys. Their po-boys come in several sizes, I just stick to the small, which is 8" and they cut it in half for you. The oyster po-boy comes with 5 large fried oysters on the small to cover the entire length of bread and seems to be an appropriate meat to bun ratio. The gumbo is pretty good, a little watery and not a very dark roux, but very flavorful. The seafood gumbo comes with shrimp, oysters, crawfish in addition to chicken and sausage. Just the regular frozen fries alone are nothing special, so the debris fries are worth the extra money. Their sweetened tea is really sweet. Service has always been excellent each time I have come. Even with a yelp 10% off check-in offer, I managed to spend nearly $15 for lunch on my most recent visit, so be prepared for a meal that will likely top the $10 mark. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Small oyster po - boy and regular seafood gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is delicious. Right up the street, so a plus. My daughter and I shared the regular gumbo (chicken, shrimp, and sausage). It was pretty good. We also shared the grilled shrimp with fries. I'm typically used to larger shrimp at the other place I usually frequent and a larger portion of fries. But overall everything was pretty delicious. We will come back and try the other items on the menu read more