Stopped in for a drink and the bartender, Kate, gave us some excellent recommendations for our trip. We took her advice, and enjoyed the places we visited. We stopped in the following night and thanked Kate again. She made me an Eagle Rare bourbon on the rocks and it was delicious. It's hard to find Eagle Rare in Ohio, but it seems to be readily available in NOLA. Great drinks, great service! read more

Curio Bistro - Eagle Rare 10 year - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Curio is a 3 star potential 4.5. It's all there. The staff is well trained, inviting, and service oriented. The food was great. It's just missing the intangibles. They were out of draft beer, multiple can options, and missing pieces of a couple drinks I tried to order. Red Beans & Roce with added Blackened Chix was top 5 I have had and well proportioned and priced. My three things: 1) i will visit Curio again and update rating if well stocked next visit. 2) I visited on a Tuesday night and it was slow. 3) Red Beans and Rice with added blackened chicken was spot on. Andouille spicy, rice puffy and moist, and rue deep and tasty. Chicken was moist and delicious. Just needed extra protein for my diet. read more

Curio Bistro - Creole Red Beans & Rice & blackened Chicken add - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It is a corner bistro in the French quarter. You can get pretty much any type of burbon you can imagine. We had the shrimp po'boy and it was yummy. We washed it down with a hurricane - and that too was delightful. Our server was nice and attentive The ambiance is that of a casual bistro - we walked in with very casual clothes read more

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I stumbled upon this hidden gem while bouncing through the quarter. What can I say! A great friendly staff. Quality food. I mean their crawfish etoufee is on point! The restaurant is very bright, clean and has a great balcony. Put this place on your can't miss places list. read more

Curio Bistro - Crawfish Etoufee and eggs! Plus bottomless mimosas! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This was a nice spot to stop in for drinks. My friend and I ordered 2 rounds of drinks. I ordered 2 espresso martini and she ordered 2 lemon drop martini. We enjoyed our drinks and our service. The ambiance was eloquent and inviting. The bartender made my espresso exactly how I like them without me saying a thing. Hopefully I get to stop back by before I leave new Orleans and enjoy the food here. read more

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We had brunch here on our last day before departing for home; it was pouring rain and so we needed to find somewhere close that had tables available on a Saturday morning. . Fortunately, Curio Bistro was right around the corner from our hotel. We ate inside rather than upstairs on the balcony which sounds lovely, but not in the chilly rain. I had the french toast with caramel sauce, eggs and bacon along with coffee. The french toast and caramel sauce was delicious and a great dessert for breakfast dish. The scrambled eggs were good and the bacon was nice and crisp. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely a good option for breakfast or brunch. read more

Curio Bistro - French Toast & Eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Love this place--I've been here a handful of times and they rarely miss. The jambalaya was a little salty for my taste, but the steak was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. Everything tasted fresh, the ambiance is great (especially on the first floor), and awesome service. The Caprese Panini is still one of my favorite menu items. The fried alligator bites were also delicious, and I'd definitely recommend checking Curio Bistro out if you're in New Orleans. read more

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Curio was one of those places that you over-see because of so many restaurants in the area. However, their bottomless mimosas caught my eye & our pockets too! That day I was hungover, so the Bloody Mary was the cherry on top and the rooftop view was EVERYTHING! We were able to see the many faces getting ready for Mardi Gras and our waitress was nice enough to offer when we got there we have this place listed as a "def. Returning" read more

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Everything single dish we ate was outstanding. Cool ambience. Good location near Jackson Square, Bourbon St. & Hotel Monteleone.

Loved the vibe inside and that the windows and doors were all open since it was really nice outside. We took advantage of the happy hour, which included less drink options but still enough that each of us found 1 or 2 that sounded good. Our server checked on us often and the food arrived quickly. Portions were large, so come hungry! read more

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So the best part of this place is the building, we got to sit on the balcony which has an amazing view. Everything else was pretty much sub par. The service was super slow, she got our order wrong and gave us individual glasses of wine instead of the bottle we ordered. The food was okay, I ordered the fried fish and shrimp combo and to be honest it was decent for the price but I had expected a little better quality. Definitely go here for the ambience, but limit your expectations on the food and service. read more

Curio Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nope. Stay away, dirty tables, terrible service and the food was blah. I told our waiter I had a shellfish allergy and when I ordered the Brussels sprouts he waiting until he was setting them on the table to say they were fried in the same oil.... But I should be fine it's only for a min. that's now how it works sir. So incredibly rude and inconsiderate. I broke out into hives so who knows what time of cross contamination they had. We went to so many places in NOLA this place was the only one who didn't care and it showed! Gross read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. I ordered the 3 sampler: gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee for $21. It was a bit salty but really really tasty. The etoufee was my favorite. I love the rice texture of the jambalaya too! I wish they had bigger portions because I ate all of my food! The waitress is so nice and was so informative about the menu and other restaurants nearby. I love the ambiance and the interior is so cute! read more

Curio Bistro - 3 sampler - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It's awesome when all you can drink champagne brunch food is actually delicious. Such a beautiful restaurant with flavorful food and all you can drink brunch. Located in a great area also. read more

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Food: I had a pretty simple meal: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage and a biscuit. Hard to mess that up. It was very tasty. Service: Superb. Kept the drinks coming with the Bottomless Mimosas. It's New Orleans, I wouldn't have expected anything less. read more

Curio Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had a great experience at Curio Bistro! From the moment we sat down, our waitress, Asia, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. She gave great recommendations, checked on us throughout the meal, and made the whole experience even better. Everything we ordered was delicious, and each dish came out fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere was lively and a great spot to take a break while exploring the French Quarter. Great food, excellent service, and a fun location. A big thank you to Asia for making our visit so enjoyable. We'd definitely come back the next time we're in New Orleans! read more

Curio Bistro - Chicken with beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

pretty casual place that we stopped by to have dinner at. i got the taste of new orleans, and it came as a little flight of food, so cute! the gumbo was really good! the flight was $24, which i think is reasonable. but i really liked the place! pretty casual and fun and i wouldn't say cheap, but i wouldn't say it was outrageously expensive. read more

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Perfect happy hour and happy hour here for six dollars had about four drinks because you can't beat this fabulous price. The bartender was super cool. Great service hooked it up. Told us about to go. Cops will definitely go back. read more

Curio Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

4.5/5 Stars Curio. What can I say? Fun. Cute. Quirky decor. BEST bourbon selection in town. Employees with bright smiles and friendly dispositions. Curio is all that and MORE. I stopped in on a weeknight and grabbed a seat at their bar. I love the bar because it is spacious and they have an incredible selection. I love bourbon and you can get it ALL here - even many of the Pappy Van Winkles! I ended up actually doing a sparkling rose and it was a wonderful compliment to their Gulf Shrimp caprese salad. The salad was REALLY good except for the shrimp. They were TINY but also excellently seasoned. I expected them to be much bigger but still the salad was super tasty with a lot of flavors that popped. The bartender was so nice and she did a great job making sure I had everything I needed. Overall, a really great dining experience and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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This place delivered the goods after we were so infuriated with another restaurant that closed for the evening. We found Curio and was welcomed by a charming receptionist, brought us upstairs where it was cool and refreshing (oh airconditioner during the summer heat!). My boyfriend had a Cajun BBQ Burger and he found it really juicy and delicious. I had one of the best Jambalayas ever. Our dinner was very relaxing-- really good food, wonderful ambiance and courteous, efficient servers. Totally 5-star. read more

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Great spot on Royal Street. The musician just outside was the perfect ambiance. The chicken "BLT", (no bacon just styled as the same) was the best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. Full bar and attentive and helpful staff. Chef was kind as well. Great spot!!! read more

Needed a nice lunch spot while in NOLA and this honestly looked like a nice place. Inside was clean and lively with street performances wafting in. That's where the experience turn a sharp turn. Po'boy was good, but if you mess up shrimp lettuce, tomato and bread you should be shut down. Husband's burger was well done when he asked for medium rare. Guys, this was a bubba burger quality patty, don't offer a temperature and over cook it for $21. The $16 old fashioned had a freaking maraschino cherry. Do not charge me more than $10 for an OF and give me a crap cherry and no choice of bourbon. I would be willing to bet I would a have had to pay an up charge for non well bourbon. Husbands dark and stormy was neither dark nor stormy, white rum and ginger ale, NOT a dark and stormy. Bartender needs to go back to school. With a plethora of other places we will not be back. Beware tourists, there are other places with much burgers and much better drinks, try Port of Call read more

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While in New Orleans, I visited Curio Bistro after seeing they had crab claws on the menu. When I arrived, the restaurant was empty, and I still had to wait a bit to be seated. I ordered the crab claws and a virgin hurricane. The crab claws were just okay. They were a bit small and toward the end they didn't seem as fresh as I was hoping for. The drink was fine, but the fruit garnish looked dried out, like it had been sitting for a while. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't really stand out. I wouldn't order the crab claws again, and as an out-of-towner, I probably wouldn't return to Curio Bistro. read more

Curio Bistro - Chilled Blue Crab Claws - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cute bistro on the corner- there is an upstairs and downstairs. They had the best jambalaya I've had during my trip and really good cocktails! Happy hour is on weekdays from 3:30-5:30pm, so pretty early. A lot of the food we wanted was out (fried green tomatoes and fried alligator). The crab claws appetizers were alright, and we enjoyed the grit tots (7 pieces with a hot sauce on the side). I like they offer a three or four dish sample for the taste of New Orleans sampler. Service was pretty slow- we had to flag our server multiple times for dishes, silverware, and the check. read more

Delicious rum based cocktail with black pearl rum, butterfly pea tea syrup, lime juice and peychaud bitters. Cute spot to grab a drink. Friendly staff! read more

Amazing service! I came here on Sunday and we ordered bottomless mimosas along with our food. My partner forgot his wallet at the hotel, but our server, Wendy, was incredibly kind and understanding. She let us know she would keep our food warm under the heated lamp until he came back, which I really appreciated. Throughout our visit, she continually checked on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and kept our drinks topped off. The service was truly exceptional. The ambience is great, the A/C feels amazing, and the overall vibe is very comfortable. If you're looking for a spot with great service and good energy, I definitely recommend this place. They also offer bottomless mimosas all week long, so no matter what day you come, they've got you covered. The food was delicious especially the crabcake special, which was a 10/10. So good! read more

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Bottomless mimosas for $20!!! Do I need to say more? Our server Juliana was amazing she went above and beyond with the mimosas. I love a botteomless mimosas, but the food here was hands down the BEST breakfast I have ever had. How do you make sausage that good??? The street performer right outside was on point with the music. The decor was great. Everything was perfection. You also get mimosas to go!!! read more

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We ordered bread pudding and donuts with Bourbon sauce. The Bourbon sauce was not too sweet, which is how I like it. They also have a full bar and more seating upstairs. The service was attentive. Great find! read more

I love this place and wanted to stay here to watch the game Drink their fantastic drinks and have lunch for a few hours It's 42 degrees here today with heavy winds and the wouldn't close the front door so we left You missed out on a serious bar tab read more

Wow. We were looking for a place to grab dinner on New Year's Day and found they had availability. And we were not disappointed. We got seated upstairs and were the only ones inside which made conversation very easy. Our waiter Elsa was amazing! She was very attentive but also gave us enough space to enjoy and interact. She had phenomenal suggestions as well! My wife and I had a blackened red fish but it came on the menu with honey sautéed spinach. We asked about it and she said it was a bit sweet but we could trade out that for sautéed veggies instead which was PERFECT! The food was outstanding! Our friend got the BLT which has fried chicken on it and was unbelievably good. And the fourth member got the shrimp and grits and he was extremely happy. Would definitely return! read more

I visited curio on a Sunday for brunch with my girls. I was about 10 min behind for my reservation but they seated my friend. I like that they don't have the "whole party" rule that many restaurants enforce. We were seated on the balcony overlooking Royal St. and the weather was perfect. Our server was kind and friendly and really made sure we had everything we wanted from beginning to end. We ordered a bunch of different things, starting with the fried green tomatoes. I had the crab cake Benedict with a side of bacon and cheddar jalapeño grits and my friend had the fried shrimp omelette and my other friend had the French toast. We all came to a consensus that the food was decent but not amazing. The servings were huge but the preparation and flavors were not 100% satisfying. It's a fun brunch spot but definitely higher priced due to being in the French Quarter. I only wish the food really lived up to my expectations. read more

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Nice mother's Day lunch here with my family. Was able to sit on the balcony and enjoy the music and sounds. read more

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Stopped in for dinner...place wasn't busy but we sat at the bar. Bartender Kristin was great!!! On her recommendation tried the Grilled Chicken Caprese...it was delicious!!! Choice of fries or potato salad...potato salad was edible but just ok. Draft beer was cold but pricey. Would definitely recommend...Sunday brunch with endless Mimosas or Bloody Mary's for 20.00 with an entree sounds amazing!!! read more

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We had a splendid drink at Curio. We popped in on a Tuesday to sit up on the patio and have a drink. My wife really enjoyed her cocktail, just wished it was served in a real glass but might be something with being on the upstairs deck. My beer was good. The service was perfect. Wish I could remember her name but she was around enough if we needed anything but not rushed at all. Definitely will be back next time in Nola. read more

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Popped in for a nightcap and was reminded why Curio is one of the few bars I trust in the Quarter. If you know, you know-- too many spots serve watered-down, sugary messes. Not here. Drinks are solid, and the food? Surprisingly good. In a neighborhood where you have to tread carefully with dining and drink choices, Curio stands out. It's located on Royal Street, one of my absolute favorites in the Quarter, and the service has never let me down. Highly recommend. read more

Curio Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Dined there last night with a colleague and a business partner and it was just OK. It was 6:30pm and we could not reservations anywhere nearby with exception of Curio's. I know, warning bells, right? We stood at the hostess stand with no customers in sight with exception of two people at the bar. We were ignored by the three workers until we finally approached them, apologized for interrupting their conversation and mentioned our reservation. The French Quarter is essentially a bunch of really old buildings and that is where Curio's is located. Curio's is dated inside as well as outside and could use some updating overall and better cleaning in the high traffic areas. Service was not good. If you wanted something, you had to flag down the waitress. We ordered alligator bites as a starter and after ten minutes or so, we asked for drink refills and the waitress commented on the alligator bites being delayed - no kidding. In another ten minutes, they arrived and to my surprise were pretty good and looked fresh. Maybe that is why they took so long, waiting for the alligator to hatch from the egg. We ordered our entrees and they came out within ten minutes, which is fine. We ordered red fish, gumbo and a southern pork chop. Everything was just OK. Would I return, no thank you. read more

Our server was amazing. I forgot her name but I think it's something like "essence" or "harmony "... you get the picture. The fried pickles were amazing but I really wasn't a fan of the capresse (sp) salad. It was just TOO much going on for my liking. Overall we had a good experience but unless someone else is treating I never have to come back here. read more

Curio Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We came here for late lunch on a week day and it was easy to get a table and seated quickly. Our waitress was very friendly and prompt. We ordered a few cocktails, an app, and a few mains to share. My friend had the royal old fashioned and I ordered the jackelope, both of which were delicious. Our appetizer was a spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips, which we all enjoyed. For our mains, I had the shrimp and grits (amazing, possibly the best I've had in NOLA), one friend had the trio (came with 3 small plates of typical creole food), and another had an alligator po-boy. We all really enjoyed our meals. They also have a kids menu (it's verbal, so you have to ask) and were willing to grill the item ordered instead of frying it, so we were pleased with that. The ambiance on the first floor was really cute and reminded us of retro French Quarter elegance. We were seated on the second floor which, unfortunately, didn't have the same vibe. They do have a patio on the second floor that overlooks the streets, which I'm sure is great, but we were seated in a dining room. The space itself is fine, it just needs some organizing/cleaning to maintain that elegant feel (for example, I could see bussing trays in the corner and dirty dishes stacked up). All in all, we really enjoyed our meal and experience at Curio! read more

Amazing food, amazing service although the staff were shorthanded. If possible grab a balcony table because the view and ambiance is great. We were seated promptly on a Saturday afternoon and Gustavo took care of us with never an empty drink. My wife ordered the Crawfish Cavatappi Pasta (Gus recommendation) and I took in a classic Shrimp Po'boy sandwich. (Get the extra mayo and hot sauce). The pasta I cannot explain. It was so good and creamy with chunks of crawfish. The po'boy was stuffed with shrimp which was perfectly crispy and delectable. We missed out on the crab cakes so perhaps we will come back again. So far New Orleans food has been delicious. read more

Curio Bistro - Crawfish Cavatappi Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Got our bill with a 28% tip included. I asked did you think that's appropriate. No answer. My dinner was wrong. No refills. Never got all our drinks . So bad. No manager to talk to. So bad. Never again read more