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Mr. B's Bistro

4.2 (2.8k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Gumbo
Janet C.

Mr. B's Bistro was absolutely fantastic! The atmosphere is beautiful, and the service was wonderful from start to finish. We arrived around 5:00, and by 6:00 the restaurant was completely full..which says a lot! We started with the duck spring roll and Gumbo Ya Ya, followed by the honey ginger-glazed pork chop, soft-shell crab, and redfish en papillote. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. We finished with the lemon icebox pie and pecan pie, and both were excellent. A wonderful New Orleans dining experience with great food, beautiful surroundings, and exceptional service!

Fish with popcorn rice & green beans
Tami F.

Definitely make a reservation to come to this restaurant as it was very crowded on a Monday night. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The food was good as well. I had fish with popcorn rice which had pecans in it and green beans. The fish was grilled perfectly. My daughter had bbq shrimp and the sauce they were in was really good! The only downside was the heads on the shrimp but it's New Orleans so....... There was lots of seating and a bar on the side.

Mariana L.

I found Mr. B's Bistro while searching for places to eat in New Orleans, and their famous BBQ shrimp immediately caught my attention. As a prawn lover, I knew I had to try them! We made a reservation for a Monday evening, and I was honestly so surprised by how busy it was. The restaurant was packed! There were people on dates, business dinners, and groups, and it was just great to see such a busy and lively atmosphere at the beginning of the week. Our waiter, Kirk, was really friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. He gave us some great recommendations on what to try. We loved all the dishes we ordered. We started with the Apple & Prosciutto Salad and the famous BBQ Shrimp. The BBQ shrimp definitely lived up to the hype and was one of the highlights for me! For our mains, we had the Pan-Seared Grouper and American Red Snapper. The red snapper was another one of my favorites and tasted delicious. We finished with the cinnamon apple cake for dessert, which was the perfect way to finish dinner. Overall, everything we tried was delicious, and the service was great. We will definitely be coming back to Mr. B's Bistro next time we're in NOLA!

Outside entry
Becky K.

A beautiful and classic place to be sure to stop by, especially if you're looking for classic NOLA seafood dishes.

Ready to devour some peel & eat scrimps
Gareth G.

This visit to NOLA was work-related (been before), one of the team brought the crew for some local seafood. Gorgeous old wood and brass atmosphere, staff very attentive and hospitable. Jasmine was amazing, providing guidance around the menu, service, and even supporting our separate tickets!!! And, my old fashioned was delicious! Definitely a return stop!

Shrimp and grits
Annie P.

Amazing experience tonight! Our server Dwayne was amazing. Food was delicious! We will be back!

Eggs Blackstone
Sam H.

Mr. B's Bistro...incredibly. Had a great Sunday Brunch...10:30am, I highly recommend you make reservations for any dinner or Sunday Brunch. Beautiful and historic restaurant...I just so happen to sit at the Ronald Reagan table! For starters the Gumbo Ya Ya and Bistro Caprese Salad...this is a great way to start your Brunch...with a Mimosa and Brandy Milk Punch. The Brandy Milk Punch is like a vanilla shake (melted). Sooooo good. Our server was exceptional and very helpful in recommending which dish to order if we were on the fence. For Brunch we ordered the Pork tenderloin, with two eggs and potatoes. The tenderloin was perfectly seasoned and prepared at the correct temperature...a must have. But even better was the Eggs Blackstone! Comes with a creole hollindandaise. A step up from the Eggs Benedict. For dessert...yes dessert, we had the best ever Pecan Pie with vanilla ice cream. Perfectly heated pie went well with the ice cream. Also the Lemon Ice Box Pie...a step up from key lime pie. This restaurant is one of those "must go to restaurants" down in the French Quarter.

Crab cake. Skip. Boring.
Janine R.

Mr. B's decor has not changed in years, this is not a bad thing. It's warm and vibrant. The tables are too close together. It feels like they are trying to cram as many diners as possible into a space and this detracts from the atmosphere. The wait staff has difficulty maneuvering between the tables. The food has been dumbed down for tourist. The gumbo ya ya (missing okra) had a rich, dark color which seemed promising. Our waiter preemptively brought over Tabasco and Crystal Hot Sauce. Boy, did it need it. It also needed to have the chicken in smaller pieces. One would need to cut up the large hunks of chicken to properly eat it. The chicken was tough and added nothing. It should be smoked chicken. The sausage was mushy. Skip the gumbo. The crab cake was ok. The sauce with it was devoured of all flavor. They need to ramp it up! The petite salad even lacked flavor in the dressing. The truffle fries were good French fries. The pieces of garlic are nice. The massive shreds of cheese are unnecessary and add nothing to the fries other than color contrast. Ask for ketchup with them. The Barbecue Shrimp were normally a highlight. This time a disappointment. The butter sauce needed much more Worcestershire sauce and lemon. It had no spice. It feels as though Mr. B's is pandering to tourist on bus tours or cruise ship excursions. The food hints at cuisine that used to be great, but is only ok now. Will not be returning for a long time.

Honey Ginger Glazed Pork Chop
Gabe M.

I came here w/ a friend of mine. It was phenomenal. For an appetizer, we split the pork bellies. They were incredible. For my entree, I had the bacon wrapped shrimp grits. They were fantastic, easily the best grits I've ever had. He had the honey ginger glazed pork chop. He loved it. For dessert, we split the profiteroles with chocolate sauce. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place. Our waiter Kaleb was awesome.

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Patty B.

Very upscale. Our hostess seated us promptly. Our server Yuliya was prompt in getting our drink selections. We had been waiting for Mr. B's to open. We had come here for our Anniversary. We ordered a crab cake to share as an appetizer. Hubby said not as good as Maryland crab cakes! I thought it was quite delightful. He had the Jambalaya. I had the Gumbo Ya Ya. Both were delicious. We would diffenitly be back if we come to New Orleans.

The best Pecan Pie!
Vanessa C.

Stopped in for dessert on a girls weekend in NOLA! The pecan pie is legit!! That's what we go for...the pecan Pie! We sat at the bar and the bartender was great!!

Nakeia B.

Restaurant was clean and well organized. The waitress was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was fresh and hot as it came it to the table. The only minus for us was the bread coming to the table in a bag. We were dining in and any other restaurant would have served hot bread on a plate.

Bistro Salad
Orlando L.

Want the perfect brunch spot in the French Quarter? Mr. B's Bistro is it. Make a reservation on Open Table for any given Sunday and go. The Jazz Brunch has a trio that plays live music that tours around the dining room for everyone to enjoy. Everything on the menu is fantastic from the warm French bread, gumbo, wood grilled fish of the day to dessert like pecan pie and top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The mimosas are fantastic and so is the French Quarter branded coffee. Eat local, Enjoy!

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Is this place more on the pricey side? Thank you for all the responses. It won't let me respond back…

Yes , it was a little pricey. It wasn't fancy. Very comfortable and the food was pretty good.

Where is wheel chair access?

Thru rear entrance from solari garage.

Hubby and I are celebrating our first wedding anniversary in Nola - is this place a good choice for our anniversary dinner?

Absolutely!

Do they still give you a FULL LOAF of french bread for the bbq shrimp? ate bbq shrimp here multiple times in a weekend back in 2015 and wondering if the portions, flavors, presentation changed; i have a 7-person squad to bring this time.?

They did have the bread not sure if the Portion size are the same since this was the first time I ate there

Can someone tell me the dress code for women? We have reservations but will only be in town for 24 hours, so we will be out and about. I'm hoping to avoid getting completely dressed to go to dinner.

Nice Casual clothing is fine. It’s the kind of restaurant where people can be dressed up but most will be casual.

Do the Sunday jazz musicians come around to tables? What's an appropriate tip?

Yep! They do. It doesn't matter where you sit at the restaurant, they'll make their way there at some point.

Is there a Saturday brunch? And is jazz music offered then too?

No. They have a special lunch menu. Commander's Palace has a jazz brunch on Saturday and Sunday that I highly recommend.

Are veggie options available?

This is a meat and seafood heavy menu going for New Orleans Classics. There's Fried Eggplant on the Lunch appetizer menu and a Mushroom Raviolo on the Dinner appetizer menu available but I don't believe this restaurant caters to vegetarians.… 

Is this restaurant family-friendly? Is there a dress code?

Yes, it is family friendly. It is an upscale restaurant so I would say a collared shirt, no flip flops.

What are the options for vegetables on the side?

To the best of my knowledge, they don't offer ala carte vegetable choices. Different Veggies are served with each entree, plus some dishes feature "Vegetables Of The Evening" based on seasonal options.… 

Is this really the best spot for authentic barbecued shrimp?

Yes. Best in the entire city.

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