The food is good and fresh. The service is just okay. I've been going there for years and they changed management a few years ago and their service has gone downhill. Most recently I got a shrimp po boy and asked for extra spicy tartar sauce on the side, they charged me for it and gave me none. They fixed it when I came back through the drive thru but they don't double check the orders, they messed up multiple times. read more

This is another great Louisiana style seafood restaurant who's owners are former Louisiana and N.O. residents like me. The menu was full of all the LA favorites and prepared in the original style and portions. I ordered a 16" shrimp poboy which was great and was made with true French bread! I plan to visit more often and take my friends and family. Real Louisianans will love this place! read more

Calliope's - Half of a 16" shrimp poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My family went and ordered a shrimp pobody (decent), cheeseburger poboy(unappealing), fish and shrimp basket ( too much cornmeal), boudin egg rolls ( did not taste like boudin) and shrimp fried rice (amazing). Customer service was great. Just wouldn't return. read more

Got their Turkey necks and it was good. Seasoning was good. Service was good. Spot was clean, food was served pretty fast. Workers was nice read more

Nestled in the Southwest area I found this gem. I was hooked from the first bite of their flavorful poboy.

Just had a bad experience at what seemed like an "authentic" New Orleans restaurant. I ordered a large po'boy to go and ask them to cut it in half and wrap the halves in two separate sheets paper. This is a simple request and anyone from the city knows this is done all the time on to go sandwiches. Alex (cashier) told me this is not something we can do. Then proceeded to tell me if she did it that way she would have to charge me for two smaller po'boys which would increase the cost of the sandwich by 40%. I was like, huh? Maybe you didn't hear me correct... what I am asking for is simply one extra sheet of paper for the sandwiches to be split in two. She said yes, I know but we can't do that. I then tried to explain that wrapping paper is like asking for an extra fork or an extra straw for my drink. I asked her would she increase the price of my drink by 40% if I asked for an extra straw. She said no, but proceeded to said that's not something they can do here. Again I was shocked and asked her to call the manager. The manager wasn't present, but I convinced her to call them before I wrote this review. Her response was illogical in my mind. She came back 4 minutes later, said she just talked to the owner "Soline" and she said don't do it. Again, I was flabbergasted. Is someone trying to prank me?!? If this was truly an authentic New Orleans restaurant, this ask would have easily been accommodated. Is a sheet of butcher's wrapping paper really more valuable than a satisfied customer? It's a sheet of paper Soline. You should never lose sight of the Customer Experience! It's what will keep-you-in or kill your business. Remember, you heard it here first. read more

Not all what I expected and the food was truly expensive for the quality and quantity that was served.

It was PERFECT! Ordered from DoorDash food came hot and spicy under 30min! Came Hot and spicy! No hot sauce needed and I'm from Louisiana! read more

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

I wanted something that wasn't a chain resturant and the menu had choices. I walked in and was completely surprised by their extensive menu. I ordeded the sampler plate which gave me 2 pieces of fish, fried shrimp and fried oysters. I couldnt choose between talipia or catfish so I choose one piece of each. It also jad fries and a small side salad. The walk in business in this place was non-stop. It didn't take long to receive the order. The service was far from unique, they take and fill orders, nothing much there. The food came out piping hot. The batter over the shrimp and oysters was like a tempura and the fish had a crispy cornmeal batter. The fries were hit and crispy. They didn't have regular ketchup but spicy ketchup, not something I run into regularly as a condiment, but not bad. I liked the strawberry lemonade. Not too sweet or too tart. If I'm ever in Houston again I will definitely get off of the highway and go there again. read more

Calliope's - A bite to eat for lunch. Lots on the menu. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I feel like the oyster poboys were fine but it's like they're always super wet and soggy. I'm unsure what that means but if that stops, it'll be a win win. The rice cane use a bit more seasoning. The fries are cool. The wings are fresh, tasty and a good size. read more

I'm not entirely certain, but this place feels an awful lot like the original Calliope's(Cajun stop) downtown on Jefferson that eventually seemed to change hands and got a name change? Perhaps this is in fact Calliope's 2.0 and Lisa is around somewhere, time will tell. Irregardless of the outcome of the above which I will investigate over time, this place is rockin'. Got an oyster po-boy, the loaded gumbo and an order of sweet potato fries. Everything I'd hoped for, and then some. Pretty much exactly as I remember too from the original Calliope's, moving back to Houston in 2009 when I discovered it. All around it's a really nice lunch spot, the menu's were easy to navigate, and the general flow of this location seems improved with the buzzers, etc.. Sort of in a weird area, but I wouldn't hesitate to stop through to eat in for lunch or for takeout at night. Will definitely be back! read more

Stumbled upon this little gem yesterday and I must say, the food here exceeded all of my expectations. The exterior may look a little sketchy, but don't let that fool you. I love asian style crawfish with lots of garlic, onions and butter and the seasoning here did not disappoint. So good! Their famous fried rice was also delish (especially with their homeade sauce), but the dish that surprised me the most was their gumbo. I have tried several gumbo in Houston, and thier gumbo is probably one of the best I've had in Houston by far. Anddd they keep the restaurant and bathroom clean, which is a plus! Will most definitely be back to try other things on their menu! read more

Calliope's - Calliope's Famous Fried Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Since the pandemic begin I have tried hard to support local restaurants, but since I came across this one it has been so hard to spread the wealth. So I ordered a few things online: lemon pepper/hot bourbon wings, fried shrimp and seasoned fries, and 2lbs of Nola Kicken Mild Crawfish., and the jalapeño hush puppies. Within seconds of receiving my confirmation email, the manager called me to confirm my order. This sentiment alone receives 5 stars for customer service. Now for the food. It was received very hot and by the time I got home the temperature for everything was perfect. The crawfish was the best that I have had in Houston those far and I use to love LA but this spot is my new fav. The fried shrimp was a nice size and seasoned well. My mother said the wings were amazing and fried to perfection. The hush puppies were a great addition as well. Overall this is a gem and I pray they have much success to stay around. read more

The shrimp fried rice is the bomb so good and fresh! Always... come to think of it. All of their food is good.

Ordered the LG Gumbo with Rice on the side, The Fireside Chicken Wings Platter and a Large Daquiris Pina Colada. It arrived quickly, it was all still hot and packaged free of any spills by DoorDash. The food was tasty. Thank you! I think that the prices for food is outrageously priced these days. I guess trying to make it is truly difficult during COVID-19. Be safe, Stay healthy everyone. read more

I ordered from doordash and my order was processed very quickly. The catfish was tasty. The boudin balls looked good but was fried in old oil. The coleslaw served with the catfish tasted and smelled spoiled so I throw that out. read more

Calliope's - Catfish w hush puppies - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I hadn't been here in years but decided to drop in and order since I was in the area. . Definitely taste a little different from my 1st visit: Catfish and Seasoned Fries: Catfish was a little too salty for my taste but nice size pieces. Fries were undercooked. Some were soft, Some were hard, Some were a combination of both. 8 piece Buffalo wings: Nice size wings. Son really liked them. Hot Sausage PoBoy Sandwich: $8 sandwich and fries doesn't come with it? Why? Imo throw in 10 fries that's cooked right. This PoBoy was actually good except I should've added a slice of cheese and told them to hold the Mayonnaise. The Mayonnaise tasted cheap and tangy but to be fair I like Kraft or Hellman's Mayonnaise. HURRICANE DAIQUIRI: YES, in Capital letters because........I LOVED IT!! Not too sweet, not watery like, just right. A grown person's Slush. I slept well. read more

Tried their turkey necks one day based on a friend recommendation. They are the best I have ever had. The spicy are so good, and the mild has a kick to it too just to let you. I drive from Channelview just for these. Definitely a read more

Calliope's - a car parked in front of a restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and very friendly staff! Our first time to try this restaurant, and we were happily surprised by the great quality of the food for the good price. We ordered a fried catfish platter and a grilled catfish and shrimp platter. Both were excellent and cooked perfectly. Accompanied veggies and sauces were ample and delicious. Nice and clean little restaurant! We can't wait to go back and explore the menu more! read more

If possible steer away. Wanted to try a new Cajun seafood spot in my area and it was a complete waste of money. I ordered "spicy" boiled shrimp and it had not one lick of flavor. As you can see on my pics the bag was full of grease!!!! I received pork sausage in my order (which I don't eat) and even that looked cheap & raw as if they took it fresh out of the package!! I actually through my order in the trash. Yes, it was that terrible. Will never purchase from this establishment again. read more

Calliope's - I do not eat pork . Received this cheap sausage in my order that looked uncooked. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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6 years later and I still stand by what i said -- BEST POBOYS IN HOUSTON! I try to stop in every chance I get when I'm in town. Still wish we had one in Dallas! Hot sausage poboy is still my favorite. Patton's hot sausage, fully dressed and in between perfect French bread! I'm salivating right now. Roast beef is my #2! The shrimp and oyster poboys are delicious, too! You can't really go wrong with any of them. Crawfish? Good! Fried shrimp/oysters/catfish? Good! Gumbo? Good! Great food for great value! Portions are huge and you leave satisfied! They also have this "crack sauce" that's AMAZEBALLS. Buttery goodness that I dipped everything in! If you're in the area, definitely check them out! read more

This place has absolutely the best shrimp Po-Boy in town I've tasted so far. Added bonus os they have a drive thru. Positive: Shrimp Po-Boy is absolutely a beast. It comes in small, reg, lrg and xl. The reg is 11 inches long, more than enough to share half with someone else. The Po-Boy comes with the standard mayo, lettuces and tomatoes with whatever main dish you decide to get with it ( Shrimp, Catfish, Oysters etc). The Po-Boy was stuff with golden fried shrimp, that left your taste buds fighting to get the next bite. The spicy tarter sauce make the sandwich even better although it's not really all that spicy. Sandwich is easily 10/10! Overall: This spot will become a go-to spot for me. Crazy I used to pass this place all the time but it's definitely a gem in the middle of the "hood". Can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

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I want to say thank you to Ms. Celine for reaching out to me regarding my review. I've been back twice since posting it. I completely forgot to mention their combination étouffée is bomb. Today I ordered a crawfish étouffée and it was also just as good. I did order two pounds of crawfish, but again it wasn't the best. I think it depends on what kind of taste you're looking for. Maybe it's just not what I like anymore. Other than the crawfish, everything else I've ordered is really good. Especially their lemon pepper wings. I definitely recommend those! read more

I give it a 8/10 the turkey necks was sweet , my order wasn't spicy at all , all I tasted was something sweet . The corn & boil egg was good but I'll give it another try read more

Food doesn't taste the same as before also they selling a bowl of crawfish ettoufe JUICE and rice for $7 no I'm not paying that for nothing overall they need new cooks read more

Did take out again for the family. I had the catfish Poboy, youbwill not be hungry after a regular. If you get large you are probably the size of JJ Watt or planning to eat if for a couple of days. French bread is toasted perfectly. Red beans and rice are the best! Kiddos did shrimp and everyone was happy. I am stuffed and so is everyone else. I used to travel to New Orleans a lot on business and if you want a real New Orleans Po-boy you just have to hit this place when you get the hankering for one. read more

Good seafood frying oil tasted burnt and rancid Christmas Eve. It was a total loss $30

These wings were trash. Wings...Flavor where? I have it 2 stars due to this daiquiri (blue Hawaiian and strawberry mixed. read more

Calliope's - What in the lemon pepper is this.? ‍‍‍ - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ok, clearly I've been frequenting this place heavily, and so far it's been strictly because of the food. Today, I called close to closing, and as soon as I said yes I know you guys are closing soon, I'm not far off at all, Melissa told me, "hey Jorge, we know it's you, no problem what can we get you?". Talk about customer service experts, she made me bust out laughing and appreciate what they do and their attention to detail. Once I showed up, Allen greeted me as usual, and welcomed me with open arms. The food here is delicious, and the customer service excels, especially after today. These guys have it DOWN. Oh yeah, I now get half shrimp half crawfish on my poboy.... SO GOOD! read more

Decided to try this restaurant out due to recommendations from a friend. The food here is great and very affordable!! And the customer service is great as well. I tried the Garlic Butter Boiled Shrimp - Mild Spicy along with the Mixed Gumbo, and both of these were delicious! The boiled shrimp was comes with a potato as well. The gumbo was very flavorful. It contained sausage, chicken (not much though, I wish they would've been more generous with the chicken), shrimp, and oysters. I also had the Long Island daiquiri, and it was pretty strong! I was surprised lol. They have a Hurricane daiquiri as well which is also pretty good. They also let you have a taste sample of the daiquiris to help you choose the flavor that you want. I definitely will be coming back here to try other items on the menu. If you're looking for good affordable cajun food, this restaurant will not disappoint! read more

Calliope's - 1lb of boiled shrimp with sausage and potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I Ordered From Here Months Ago. It Was Okay but Really Overpriced For a Basic Hot Sausage PoBoy & Cheeseburger PoBoy Without Fries or a Drink. read more

This place is delicious. Grilled fish is my favorite. They also have boiled shrimp. It is delicious. It is sold by the pound. The people behind the counter are very helpful. read more

I'm updating this review from 1 star to 4 stars simple because the response to my review was handled with class. There are many business owners that can benefit from learning how to accept criticism. Yelp in fact has articles that provide feedback on how owners respond to unfavorable Yelp reviews. read more

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I've been in search of good Cajun in the Meyerland area and thus far, this is the best I've found. The place is pretty unsuspecting, on the far corner of a strip center off of Belfort and just west of Fondren. Girl at the front counter was super friendly and patient since it was our first time. She answered questions and made a few recommendations - including convincing us we needed a daiquiri. [Booze]: Daiquiri flavors were Hurricane, Long Island Iced tea and lemonade (maybe?). Wife went with the Hurricane (too sweet for me, but inline w/ actual Hurricane). We got to try all three. Anyone who orders the large ($9.75) Long Island Ice Tea and walks out of there coherent is a boss. They also have reasonably priced booze, which always go great with a heaping pile of crawfish. [Food]: We fancy ourselves crawfish connoisseurs so we went with 2 lbs of crawfish ($14) and being ridiculous - we both ordered entrees as well. (Crawfish and Noodles is probably our favorite mudbugs, btw.) My wife had the small famous fried rice ($6.99) and I had the 5 shrimp/1 fish filet combo ($8.75). The food came out very quickly. I've seen a few reviews citing the price for what you get, but I have no complaints. The fried rice was easily two meals for my wife and I powered through my platter, which came with your choice of 3 fishes (catfish), a side salad or cole slaw and seasoned fries. Huge portion + great value for $8.75. Way better deal than somewhere like Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen. My wife enjoyed her fried rice, but said it was a little plain/bland. She dripped some of the crawfish juice on top to add a little kick. That did the trick, but (for being famous) it could've used a bit more flavor. They do not; however, cheat you on the meat... plenty of shrimp, crawfish and sausage included. The crawfish wasn't life changing, but it was pretty good - reasonably spiced, nice garlic and butter. Felt like spice was a late addition vs. being part of the boil. Though, not certain. We appreciated that they were served in a bag/bowl in order to remain hot vs. the places that spread them out on a platter ensuring they get cold before you get them all in your belly. [Ambiance]: The place features simple décor and is a not-so-subtle nod to NOLA. Place was clean and had ample seating. My only issue was the $1 roll of paper towels. The old saying, "you get what you pay for" rang true because those things fell apart like wet toilet paper. I probably used a whole roll. Spending a little more up front on the paper towels would (likely) save money since customers would need significantly less (and be infinitely less flustered). [Summary]: Nice, local Cajun joint with very generous portions and pretty decent crawfish. The daiquiris are a trip, but a nice, fun touch nonetheless. We'll definitely be back to try the po-boys and see how they shape up compared to Sleepy's (my favorite in Houston). read more

Calliope's - 5 shrimp + 1 filet combo came with cole slaw, seasoned fries and french bread. Yum! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Oh man best shrimp fried rice I've had in a long time They could change there sausage selection but overall its great read more

I went here yesterday to meet up my college buddies. The food was great, which reminds us a lot of great restaurants we were in the Southern areas. Best Louisiana style in Houston so far. Service is awesome, they follow health guidelines for Covid. Be back. read more

Wanted to try someplace new. I got my food pretty fast (fast enough to believe they had this ready before I even got there) I got lemon pepper wings, fried rice, popcorn shrimp, and two po' boys (one shrimp and other crawfish). The moment I took a bite of one of the wings, I was met with an overload of salt. The flavor was there, but they added way too much salt. The fried rice was average, and there wasn't anything too special about it. I could also say the same thing about the popcorn shrimp. Po' boys on the other hand were pretty good. Personally the shrimp was better than the crawfish. Overall, the service was good, but not the food. read more

The shrimp poboy is definitely worth a go 'round.

Good food and affordable prices. My favorite meal is the fried catfish and fried shrimp platter with Cajun fries. They also have boiled shrimp and crawfish. The spicy version of the boiled shrimp is actually pretty spicy, so be careful. The boudin balls are also very flavorful. It's not really a sit down restaurant though. No ambiance whatsoever. I always take my food to go. read more