The shrimp poboy is definitely worth a go 'round.

Do NOT order crawfish from here. I don't know what I was thinking. I just needed a quick crawfish fix. The flavor was super bland. It's like they steamed the seafood ahead of time and just dumped it in some watery sauce comically loaded with jarred garlic. I'm so mad I spent nearly $50 for the shrimp, crab and crawfish boil. Lesson learned but not repeated. read more

Their customer service is horrible they had an attitude with me when I complained about the size compared to the price of the don't shell crabs. They used to be bigger and worth the price but now they are tiny and not worth the price. When I complained I was told they ain't give refunds but I had to pick something else off the menu and then I'm realizing I over paid since I purchased a extra crab and I still had to pay .50¢ more! I'm telling everyone I know to not go there! I've been a loyal customer for years! read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. OK well let me just say I was raised in New Orleans and have have been to more Po Boy shops in my life than I could possible count. I was amazed... seriously floored that Calliope's completely met my expectations as far as authenticity is concerned. The restaurant itself is in a convenient, accessible, strip in a not so amazing part of town but I've never seen anything that would raise concern or cause me to clutch my bag walking in and out. If you're scary, easily intimidated or not use to culture diversity (yeah right in Houston!) than you might miss out on this hidden gem. I like the look of this place, reminds me of Circle Food Stores in NO from the outside and the inside is decorated cafe style with a couple of TVs. I applaud them for their cleanliness. The dining area was much larger than I expected and comfortable. There is usually one or two other occupied tables when I visit.The bathrooms are always clean and did I mention they have a drive through window on the outside? Yeah... They pretty much covered all basis. Service - the young lady with the NO accent is delightful and extremely helpful with giving recommendations. She put me on the cheese fries with gravy and encouraged me to get the boudain balls. Both were amazing. I have only interacted with other people in the drive thru and they were helpful and accommodating as well. The Food - I am so picky about anything creole or Cajun. Can't help it and I won't apologize for it because once I do spot greatness I will sing their praises. Their GUMBO is amazing. I almost thought I was crazy the roux taste like my families. The consistency was just right, piping hot, the right amount of spice and the chicken in the dish was flavored well. I could go for some right now just thinking about it. I have also had the soft shell crab salad, Po Boy, boudain balls, pie, frozen hurricane, grilled shrimp and fried fish. The crab was cleaned well and they gave a pretty large portion for the price. THE BREAD on the PoBoy is as real as it gets... fresh, soft and flaky. I've never had a Po boy in NO that was NOT flaky. That little similarity and the fact that they use Pattons hot sausage totally warmed my heart. If you have never tried the hot sausage beware. You will get HOOKED. I have a bucket in the freezer right now... I think sausage.. I think Pattons and I was stoked that they stayed true to using this brand. I also really enjoyed their jumbo boudain balls and dipping sauce. I only wish I could get seafood boudain balls. This place gets 5 stars for their food, service, consistency and quality. I have not had a bad experience yet. The PoBoys are amazing and so is the gumbo. You can't go wrong with that. Bon Temps! read more

The drinks are nasty!!! Taste like acidtone (nail polish remover) it was disgusting! I let them know and the refuse to replace my drink. Which is so unfortunate. The food was so delicious! read more

I was enraptured by the quality and taste of Calliope's Po-Boy. From the moment I walked in, the manager, Ms. Celine, and her staff were really welcoming and amiable. I tried the 11 inch Fried Shrimp Po-Boy, and I left intoxicated by the wonderful combination of flavors. The shrimp was well battered, but not overdone, and still plump with tastiness. Their baguette was extra warm and crispy, and it was loaded with veggies, which I love. Don't forget to ask for their homemade tartar sauce and their spicy habanero ketchup! Those really add a whole new dimension to the sandwich. I will definitely be back to check out all their Po-Boys. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - 11 inches of juicy shrimp poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Woohoo I am the duchess of Calliope's!! And with good reason, because I eat here more than is normal. In my defense, it's really good food and it's literally a 1.5 minute drive from my house! Service is always great here. Always. The sweet lady who works the counter knows me by name now (um, duh, I'm the duchess), and she even knows that whenever I get an order of boudin balls to-go, that it's for my brother. A nice attitude from a server is always appreciated, but the fact that she cared to remember our names and orders was really awesome. On to the food. Let's start with the po-boys, what they're known for. The baguette they serve it on practically makes the sandwich. It's crispy and crackly on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside! The perfect casing for such a good sandwich. As for the filling, I usually stick with fried shrimp, fried catfish, or the fried oyster, all of which have my seal of approval. I find myself ordering the fried catfish more than the others though. And quick tip, when you're ordering, replace the mayo on the sandwich with their spicy tartar sauce. It adds a new depth of flavor and gives it a little kick. Also, they have habanero ketchup on the counter, so if you're a fan of spicy foods, I recommend putting some of this sauce on your sandwich but be careful, it's really spicy! The boudin balls, the other star of the show, are to die for. My brother gets an order of these now instead of a sandwich. Boudin balls are basically sausage-and-rice hushpuppies, and they are so good. Don't knock 'em until you try 'em. Even if I'm horribly full after my sandwich, I have to have at least one or two of these with the spicy tartar sauce. They're so creamy and tasty. At $3.99 for four boudin balls, it seems pretty steep, but they're worth it. Coming from Miss Stingy, that's saying something. The prices depend on the size of the sandwich you order, and the meat you decide to fill it with. Soft shell crab is the most expensive, as is reasonable, and I believe the fried shrimp is the cheapest. Whichever way you go, it's still a reasonably priced meal. As for the sizes of the sandwiches, a small (the smallest size they offer) is enough for me to share with my mom or a girlfriend and it's enough. So ladies, don't overestimate yourself unless you consider yourself a black hole (girls who eat and eat and eat and stay stick thin). And if you are a black hole, please tell me your secret. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Boudin balls, $3.99 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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now i never really had too many problems with calliopes before, have found hair in my gumbo before but i just let it slide. but as of now my gf just got another gumbo and found a huge piece of plastic inside of her gumbo, unacceptable, disgusting and just uncalled for. I'm so disappointed in calliopes and you guys need to be way more careful when making the food seriously . as of now ill take a long break from calliopes after that one and it's upsetting cause we are always there . read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - huge piece of plastic found in gumbo, disappointed ! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm in town visiting from San Antonio where we don't nearly have the selection of Cajun restaurants found here in Houston. I ordered a small fried oyster po-boy, Cajun fries and strawberry lemonade. The bread is amazing! Honestly my sandwich only had five oysters on it but, they were full of enough flavor that it seemed like more. The addition of their spicy tartar sauce made it extra special. The fries were just your average seasoned skin on fries but good. I should've been more adventurous in my choice of sides. Overall, very, very good! read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Oyster po-boy and Cajun fries. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great clean restaurant! Food is fabulous! The fries are so crispy and there is so much variety of food. One of my favorites is their fried rice and the gumbo. You won't be disappointed. read more

The food at Calliope's is totally authentic and reminds me of my days living in New Orleans. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they now have grilled Catfish and Whiting Po-boys (as well as the fried variety). They are done to perfection on New Orleans style french bread, but are a few less calories when you're watching your waistline. The atmosphere is authentic too when people start sucking craw-fish heads. read more

I have generally come there for the po-boys but today I order crawfish. I was very specific when I called my order over the phone. I asked for regular Louisiana crawfish with no juice at all. Crawfish only! Instead I got a ton of juice and 3 potatoes inside of my crawfish. And it was extremely spicy and I was unable to eat the crawfish. I was so disappointed and dug out the crawfish to see how much was in there and was even more upset. At 8.99 a Lb you should give your customers what they ask for. I had to rinse the crawfish just to eat them. When I called they just apologized and that was it. read more

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

The food here is delicious. The large po boys are so big. Gumbo was also really good and I had one of the meat pies yum. Check this place out. Fried oysters were the star of the show. Service was nice they are very friendly. Ambiance was nice. read more

This used to be a place with good food at a good price, Now after today's sampling, I find it extremely mediocre. The grilled catfish was fresh but they killed it with way too much salt! The recipe for chicken and seafood gumbo that I used to love was changed from a flour based roux to corn starch base; YUK!! Thick and gross. The green side salad I had could have been great but along with the fresh green leaf lettuce was wilted, over their prime tomatoes. I tried to give constructive feedback to the manager but he did not see to get it. Sadly, I'm done with Calliope on W. Bellfort Ave. It used to be so good. read more

I have tried so many crawfish places and I have to say this was the best by far! I tried the Nola kicking flavor and every bite was full of flavor! I will definitely be coming back! The service was also a plus! Enjoyed the environment as well. read more

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

Shrimp. Gumbo. Po Boys. Fried Rice. Wait, that last part...did you mean fried rice? Yes I did. Where else can you get amazingly fresh seafood and some of the tastiest fried rice around? This place. I ordered the broiled shrimp that was perfectly seasoned with cajun spices and instead of fries went with the rice. I was not disappointed. Got my chinese and my cajun fix all in one. Boyfriend had the po boy with the whiting fish and fries. I am not a po boy lover but tried a bite of his and it was good. I had to also try the lemon pound cake which was amazing and the slice was huge so I couldn't finish it. I hear they are also going to start serving adult drinks here which will be great. Great spot to get a quick fix and would recommend it more for takeout. Service is friendly and fast. read more

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

The only po' boy I can compare this to is one from Popeyes. And lemme tell you, this is OBVIOUSLY better than that. I don't live in the south/ Texas I drove myself 30 minutes out of the way. Why??? I dunno, I had a feeling. I got a shrimp po'boy and fries! OMG!!!!!!! Amazing! I'm dreaming of it right now. I want to drive another 30 minutes out of my way to get here. I love that there is a drive thru. And the food comes out fast, fresh, and hot! read more

I went to this location for the first time yesterday and was sure glad I did. It is located in a slightly seedy part of town, but my desire to try their po'boys overcame my trepidations. Now, on to the food. The shrimp po'boy was absolutely delicious. The shrimp tasted very fresh and had lots of flavor. The bread was also very good. It also had lots of flavor and tasted very fresh. I will definitely be back! read more

Though I think a little more seasoning would be great, the food here is good. We stopped by after I called to confirm they serve *headless* shrimp only after finding many similar establishments only serve them head-on and will not remove even for a fee. Listen, if I want to do all this extra work to eat my food, I will have a seafood boil at home, ok? Anyway --- we both got the Calliope's Catch, one regular garlic butter, one mild. The mild had just enough kick to it but the regular was the one that needed additional seasoning. It's listed on the menu for "market price" at the restaurant, but someone posted a pic of maybe an older menu that showed it was $17.99. We were charged exactly that. It's a decent amount of food for the money. The staff was very friendly. We will definitely return to try a po boy and maybe for regular seafood unless we find a restaurant serving true low-country boils with peeled/deveined shrimp like we're used to. read more

The food is still delicious. I love the online ordering option for the Bellfort location. Please note... I believe the Nola crawfish is online with an 1lb option but this is not the case. The Nola crawfish didn't have enough spice or garlic or flavor for me. I had a couple of crawfish and got rid of the rest. Not saying it was bad... I'm sure someone else will love it. Melissa ,who is the owner or manager, is always extremely courteous and communicative. Love the updated decor and upgrades to the business and menu. read more

Ordered the 8 Fried Shrimp, paid extra for cajun Fries, and coleslaw. Everything was great! Young lady at the drive was extremely nice and patient! read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - 8 fried Shrimp, cajun fries (50cents xtra) and coleslaw - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

When they make a mistake that is NOTICEABLE they say it's not their fault. Look at my 10.99 crab fingers? And then I call asking to JUST get a replacement they say no. Contact my Uber driver. Because once the food was with him APPRENLY he shrunk my crab . I was a loyal customer intill this incident. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - 10.99 cents for "crab fingers" and fries. Place is a complete joke. Friend who works in kitchens reuses batter and oil from weeks ago. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have lived in there already for over 6 years aand never tried this place. Was really craving some Seafood Boil today so I placed a pickup order for a Calliope'sCatch (spicy Garlic butter and 2 extra potatoes) and a Gumbo with chicken shrimp sausage and crab fingers . Everything had loads of flavour. The gumbo is Devine and I'm so glad they put the rice on the side. The seafood boil is spicy and saucy and there's actually flavour in the seafood and not just on the outside shell like other places. So glad i decided on trying this neighbourhood find today. Will definitely be back. read more

Although I have only been there one time it was really good and full of seasoning. I will be trying other items on the menu so

They there extremely sad on the snow crab. It was very small and not full of flavor.....more oily than anything. I wouldn't recommend coming here for snow crab for the price they charge. Highly disappointed, my first time trying this restaurant out and it was just a waste of my time and money. read more

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

We found Calliope's because it's close to where we live. I've had their take out Po Boys once which were pretty good. We went back as a family to eat at the actual restaurant. It's nothing fancy and you get your own orders after you put in your order. I could care less about the atmosphere what really matters most is the FOOD! Calliope's does not disappoint! We ordered a large mixed gumbo, boudin balls, 2 orders of the fried tilapia and 5 oysters. Each entree comes with 1 side. The options for sides are rice and gravy, fries and seasoned fries. Stick with the fries or seasoned fries. They were ordinary but crispy and thick. The gravy and rice was not bad but a little heavy. The fish was really fresh but the fried oysters were so amazing (large and fresh)! The gumbo was a bit spicy but I loved how they had tons of sausage and oysters inside. Boudin balls were pretty tasty too (you get 4 of them). Overall, food was stellar. Environment was very basic and no service but who cares you're there to eat!! read more

Food and service were good. Had wings, crawfish boil and shrimp/crawfish etoufee. Lemon pepper wings weren't spicy but had too much seasoning. read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Shrimp & crawfish etoufee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! Some of the best shrimp I have had. Very reasonable in pricing as well. Try the Spicy shrimp or crawfish. The hush puppies are perfect when they are extra crispy. They have taken LAs position as my #1 go to. read more

Calliope's reminds me of home. I go there when I'm missing the poboys from New Orleans.

I come here fairly often because the location is very close to my house. The food is always great for the most part. I have had their boiled crab legs a couple times. My first impression was just ok. However their PO boys are amazing and the staff is great check them out read more

I luv this place. The food is always served Hott & fresh. The only problem I have is, they need some bigger straws for the daiquiris. Those little little straws is a no no "lol" but over all I luv it here. The sever Raven was cool "ThankU!!!!" See you guys nexts time.... read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Seafood Special Catfish Shrimp Oysters French Fries Side Salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

It has been forever since I've had a good New Orleans style roast beef poboy sandwich. The sandwich I got today was terrible. It wasn't the seasoned roast beef, but cheap deli beef...and there were only two slices. The gravy tasted more like an Asian sauce and although they call it "dressed", there was one thin slice of tomato and a sprinkling of lettuce. I ended up eating about a quarter of the sandwich and throwing the rest away because it was so bad. Nasty. read more

I always order from here thanks to Uber Eats. Never disappointed. The food is always hot, flavorful and has great portions. Their loaded gumbo is the bomb. Plenty of chicken, shrimp sausage and crab in it. I always get it with every order. The catfish is fried perfectly and is always flaky and light. Will keep ordering from here for as long as the food stays great! read more

Not worth it AT ALL! Strawberry daiquiri had cheap liquor, so it was way to strong to enjoy. The chocolate cake was not moist. The French bread was too hard. The chicken wings was had a pink hue and was disgusting. I paid over $30 for nothing. Will not recommend. read more

I love this place !!! I believe I've been over 10 times... I believe that the prices are reasonable. It's a family friendly restaurant.. The plus is they have a few mixed drinks wit a lil kick which is cool. It's a nice clean restaurant... nice for Groups too read more

Calliope's | Bellfort - Snow crap Shrimp In garlic butter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hands down the best New Orleans styled food. Staff is extremely friendly and very helpful with any questions you may have if it is your first time. We highly recommend the Fried Shrimp Po Boys. read more

This place is great. I highly recommend Calliope's Club it's always good. Don't let the area fool you it's a great place to eat.

Kinda feeling this place, came here twice in a week. It's clean, the food is fresh and they have crawfish and shrimp. They also have a happy hour too. They have po-boys, egg rolls and gumbo. I'll update this as I taste more of their food. read more

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

We were on that side of town and popped in on a Saturday evening around 2 pm. Husband and I had 2 lb. garlic butter, mild of broil crawfish, a fried shrimp po-boy, and a large mixed gumbo. We were so glad to have found this gem! We didn't wait too long for our order and we savored every bit. Up to when you walk in you can smell the cajun spices in the air! One of the best crawfish we've ever had, and we've tried several spots. Spice level was on point and we couldn't resist trying cajun fries. Totally recommend and we will pop in again! read more

It's such a suoer nice restaurant!!! I like the way they decorate it. The food is also excellent too. I've been there so many time and I'm sure I'm gonna be back again and again! Sorry for no pictures because I've already finished my meal, can't wait You guys should check it out!!! read more