The food and service was amazing ! Definitely will be back for the barbecue shrimp. 15/10. I want to shout out to our waiter Jerick. He had a wonderful personality, he was flexible and suggested great options while allowing you to chose as well. I will be back. I had great experience! Great food, staff and ambience read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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My husband and I had a wonderful dinner at Mr. B's, upon the recommendation of chef at another NOLA eatery as he raved about the snapper, which I had and would order again next time. It was delicious. The chocolate molten cupcake was also notable, a fantastic dessert. The ambience is nice, old-school high end restaurant and reservations should be made well in advance as they book up fast. We got lucky as we were put on their list the day before, then got notification an opening became available for the time we wanted which was 5:45pm on a Saturday. Although there were many casual-nice dressed people, including us, as we arrived before 6pm, most patrons were dressed very nice, especially people arriving past 7pm--many men in coats, women in dresses. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A classic table cloth establishment in the New Orleans French Quarter serving up elevated Southern dishes. I got the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits. To start, we got a bag of po boy bread to tear into. Light, flakey, and ready to be a vessel for butter. The shrimp and grits themselves were delightful! Well seasoned and bundled up in fried pork belly, the shrimp was a great complimentary bite to the warm, creamy grits. I slurped up every last drop and could've had more. Service was traditional with a bit of sass. Our waitress was enthusiastic and well acquainted with the menu. Ambiance was great. Elevated, wood-accented, and not too stuffy. An excellent staple to the NOLA food scene read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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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! read more

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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!! read more

Mr. B's Bistro - The best Pecan Pie! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

10 years ago when I first came to Mr. B's, Brett was my waiter. He always goes above and beyond. Finally, 10 years later I had the privilege of Brett again! He is very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Everyone at Mr. B's is good, but Brett goes above and beyond. I hope it doesn't take another 10 years to cross paths. read more

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The best place for dinner in the French Quarter! This resturant is literally steps away from the Hotel Montelone, so it is truly a French Quarter gem. We made reservations for 5, right when they open for dinner. We were greeted and seated immediately. We were dressed for an upscale restaurant while others were dressed in jeans, so I don't think they are strict on a dress code. When we're were seated by our host, our server came right out and got our drink order. I didn't drink but my friend got a glass of white wine, and she said it was delicious. When he brought out the wine, he brought a sleeve of a loaf of bread. I didn't love this presentation and the fact that we had to cut our own bread, it wasn't already cut for us. It also wasn't steaming hot, like you would expect bread to be. We weren't fans of the bread, but we ate it because we were hungry. For appetizers, we got truffle fries and the pork belly bites. These are the best truffle fries I have EVER had. It was a HUGE serving of fries and tons of delicious-ness. People at other tables saw our fries and immediately ordered some for their table. I am still dreaming about these true truffle fries. The pork belly bites were also perfect and I could have had another three servings of those. The pork belly bites are a smaller portion. For an entree, I got the chicken and my friend got the barbecue shrimp and grits. My entree was huge and I could only take a few bites. My friend devoured hers because she said it was so good. The enteee come out on a plate with a lid and they lift it for you! We had to get dessert, so we got the bread pudding. It was a huge piece of bread with delicious rum like sauce over it. We somehow ate it because it was so good but we were so full. This place is so convient, clean and has a great amount of options at great prices. Will always be a consideration for me when I go to NOLA! read more

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We came from sf Bay Area to try Mr. B's Bistro. We had a party of 12. Our server was great! His name was Steven. We had a couple of old fashions, lemon drops, and water. The bread came out warm and was delicious. I had the filet, but it came out cold and the taste was just ok. It had a different taste. I wouldn't order again. My husband had the crab and corn soup.. he said it was ok. I tased the soup and it wasn't hot. My father in law had the pork chop. It was dry. Our friends had the shrimp and grits. They loved it. All in all, the server was great , the ambiance was great, but the food was just ok. My father in laws pork chop was also not very warm. I understand we had a big party, but the food needs to be warm. Experience was ok. I wouldn't go back. read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Pork chop- dry - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I always enjoy my time at Mr. B's, and this visit was no exception. I stopped in for a solo date before heading to a show at The Saenger Theater. I arrived around 5:40 p.m. on a Saturday because I wanted to sit at the bar. While the bar was already packed, I was seated immediately at a table for one. I ordered the same items as my last visit, and everything was just as good as I remembered. The pear cosmo was perfectly balanced, the fried oysters were crisp and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits were rich and satisfying. Service was fast and friendly, which made the experience even better. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and hopefully I'll snag a seat at the bar next time. read more

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First off - this is a great place for fine dining! The staff were excellent. Kaleb was our waiter and he was honest, funny and great. We loved getting to know him. We had a reservation for 8 so definitely get a reservation because it was packed on a Saturday night. The ambiance was beautiful and elegant. Expect a long dinner because this is fine dining and so food will come out slower than a casual restaurant in the French Quarter. The food is where I took off a Star. I'll start with the good: -The duck spring rolls - 5/5! Must try! -The bbq shrimp - 5/5 - OMG so delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. -The trout entree- amazing! Delicious! Well seasoned and cooked. -The duck entree - my favorite other than the bbq shrimp. It was so tender and melts in your mouth. What I didn't like at all: the seafood gumbo. Very very bitter. Everyone at the table who tried it agreed with me. It was awful and the worst I had. I sent it back and luckily wasn't charged for it. Overall- the dinner was fantastic! read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Seafood gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Based on a friend's recommendation, we headed to Mr B's on Saturday night... Seated with reservations immediately (a good sign!) Ordered the pear cosmo and an old fashion. Both strong offerings from the bar. But the drink winner was the non-alcoholic lux dreamsicle. Duck spring rolls as an appetizer was great! Entries: * shrimp and grits - sent back 1) cold - shrimp and grits were both cold and inedible * filet mignon - perfectly prepared, potatoes were good as week. Spinach was eh (flavorless mush) * honey ginger glazed pork chop - 1) dry. Ordered medium (as recommended) and it was over cooked Dessert: Spiced orange cheesecake - cake was good, but the sauce was odd. Easy to scrape away. Again, Brennan's management group is either all too familiar with food not coming from the kitchen as ordered and doesn't seem to care. No one from management came to our table to try to repair the situation... and our guest who ordered the shrimp and grits went to bed hungry. read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Seasonal cocktail menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We booked our Thanksgiving dinner at Mr. B's back in September, and it was absolutely worth the planning. Our 6pm reservation was confirmed the day before, and when we walked in at 5:53, we were seated immediately at the most perfect corner table where we could see the entire restaurant, we even sat beside the little Ronald Reagan plaque, which made us feel extra special. Our waiter, Logan, was a young, funny, incredibly hardworking server who never stopped moving. Every staff member was smiling, hustling, and managing a completely packed dining room with a line out the door, yet no one ever made us feel rushed. Logan was phenomenal full of personality, thoughtful suggestions, and truly exceptional service. My boyfriend and I shared the seafood gumbo, and the kitchen split it into two cups for us, which was such a considerate touch. It had a serious kick and ended up being the best gumbo of our entire trip. We also shared the pork loin and the turkey dinner from the Thanksgiving menu, swapping sweet potatoes for Yukon potatoes. My boyfriend swore it was the best stuffing he's ever had, and the turkey was so moist with fantastic gravy we cleaned our plates. He enjoyed two Old Fashioneds, and I had a pear cosmo; the glass was a little warm from fast dish turnover, but honestly everything else was so great it barely mattered. Even though I have dairy and chocolate allergies and we were already stuffed, Logan still brought out the sorbet so I could enjoy a safe dessert and he was right. It was heaven. Truly the perfect ending to a perfect holiday meal. Make the reservation; this NOLA classic has its reputation for a reason. read more

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I've eaten here before and it was excellent, so I was embarrassed when a friend from out of town wanted to treat me to dinner and I recommended it. It feels more touristy. The ya ya gumbo was almost BLACK, the roux was so dark. He took one spoonful and couldn't eat it. The server took it away. When the bill came I asked if she charged for the gumbo. He said she did. And "either she hasn't been trained not to charge for something that was sent back, or she's been trained TO charge". My crawfish risotto was good but not great. Wedge salad needed blue cheese dressing and not vinaigrette. Only a tiny spoonful of blue cheese on it. Husband's redfish was overcooked and not warm. Coffee was not hot. Bread very good. Overall very subpar for a restaurant of this quality. read more

Had a wonderful experience here. Inside was buzzing and fun while StPaddy's day revelers drifted by the windows in a Bourbon Street type chaos! Service was fantastic, a very experienced person who lit up to share favorite dishes and recommendations. The seafood gumbo is deep, dark and rich with a prevailing flavor of file. The server recommended the red fish, blackened with crab. Elegant with the spirit of NO ringing through. read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Blackened redfish with crab. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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When I lived in the U.S. full time (Tampa) I flew to New Orleans at least once a year just to eat if I didn't have business there. The last time I went was 2022...the year I moved abroad. As a nomad I am frequently in Pensacola as my parents are retired there and now my son goes to school there...only a 3 hour drive. So since I'm back in the U.S. at the end of my Airbnb season (July & August) I took a Last min trip to NOLA for my Leo Bday because I had a taste for BBQ shrimp. My fave NOLA dish that I must have every visit. In case you've never had it, it's not Barbecue Sauce nor are these shrimp grilled. They are bathed in Butter, Abita beer and black pepper. The Brennan's version is a bit sweeter than the original Pascal's Manale version (also a must try when in Nola) but Brennan's might be my fave. I was sad back in 2022 when I found Bourbon House stopped carrying it. Sadly Palace Cafe (the first place I ever had Bbq shrimp closed down just a week before my BDay! Thankfully Brennan's still serves my fave at Mr. Bs! Mr. B's is your traditional New Orleans white table cloth restaurant that you can be as dressed or as casual as you like. You'll be treated with white table cloth service no matter what. You can get all your NOLA faves here. We got gumbo, garlic truffle fries, oyster bake and my BBQ shrimp. For dessert we have bread pudding. All delicious. I highly recommend Mr. B's and really any of the Brennan's family restaurants. Writing this review makes me want to take a 3 hour drive to NOLA now! Our server was attentive and made my special day read more

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This spot is a must! We enjoy sitting at the bar with champagne and a dish of Chicken Ya Ya with amazingly baked French bread! ( with $1.50 Bloody Marys ) There is a kindness here with the staff no matter how busy they are! Both Breaux & Deven were awesome at what they do! Thank you Mr. B - you are one of our anchor restaurants when we are in town! Your bread pudding is phenomenal! read more

We dined at Mr. B's in New Orleans recently as a family and had a fabulous dining experience. Our waiter, Rashid, was a great guide through the menu. We tried the BBQ shrimp and egg rolls for appetizers, both of which were fabulous and so tasty. For a main, I had the beef short rib, which was so delicious. Overall, I had a great time and meal at Mr. B's and would recommend it as a upscale, oldschool meal in the French Quarter! read more

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I would really give Mr. B's a 4.5 but the service made this with 5 stars. The food is truly delicious. We had a larger party so many dinner options were tried. From the pork tenderloin, bone in pork chop, steak, and BBQ shrimp, eta, we chowed down on some delicious Cajun treats! This is my 2nd time here and love BBQ shrimp, they are so good but I can't help but taste a tad of bleach, both times I've tried them. Even so, they are good served with crusty bread for dipping....nom nom nom Service was attentive and friendly during this very busy dinner service. It gets a little loud but that doesn't bother me at all. It's a great atmosphere and building. read more

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We had so many great meals in NoLa and it came down to favorite dishes at this place. At Mr. B's, the crabcakes and the cocktails won the show. Our server was also super nice, patient and helpful, not only with what to order but what to check out around town. The atmosphere is a little stuffy for my taste (my mom would love it) but definitely worth it for a drink and appetizer at the beginning of the night. read more

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We got the duck spring rolls and they were definitely worth the hype. We also got the gumbo yaya and we did not like it. I think it's a personal preference. We do not like the dark roux. I got a mocktail But for $12 NO alcohol. Would not get again. Not worth it. 90% ice. Also.. did not get what I asked for. The service was great when the guy was there. But he took a really long time to come back in between checking on us. The place was pretty crowded. You have to kind of scrooge your chair in so people can get around you and it was pretty loud. But for a Thursday night, you could still hear your party. It was only three of us. The bathrooms are really nice. They're down the stairs. All in all. We would come back again. read more

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The food was good . We had the duck egg rolls, which were stellar. Cioppino was overall tasty, but it said it had tomatoes and did not. The Jamabala pasta was good, but if I would have known it was pasta verde I may not have ordered it. That is a personal taste. The server was excellent. He was present but not distracting. The style is an older, but classic space. read more

My DH and I are in New Orleans celebrating our 30th anniversary. We chose Mr. B's for dinner on the Monday night of our visit after friends recommended it. We had a reservation and we were seated quickly. Our server was Kagnee and she took our order. We started with Champagne (me) and a Mr. B's Old Fashioned along with the Crispy Fried Oysters and a Baby Iceberg Salad. The oysters were heavily breaded and had an odd flavor, so we had one each and then decided not to have any more. My DH enjoyed his Baby Iceberg Salad. Our entrees were the Trout Amandine and the Filet Mignon. For dessert we opted for the Galette de Rois which we were told had just been added to the menu. After talking about it, we would say the Baby Iceberg Salad was the highlight of this meal. read more

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Mr. B's has been one of our favorite New Orleans restaurants for the past 20 years. Love the fun and friendly vibe and service, especially at the bar (thanks Chad!) Wevalways get the Barbecued shrimp - the sauce is amazing! Served with a loaf of bread for dipping up all the deliciousness, and a bib! The fried oysters and crispy outside, tender inside, and new favorite is the fried green tomatoes with crawfish on top; wow! Great flavor, crispy cornmeal crust: so good. Royal salad is good; we usually like the gumbo ya ya, but it wasn't as good this time; the couple next to us who were locals thought the same. That's ok; everything else was spot on. We bought their cookbook almost 20 years ago and have made dozens of their recipes, but even better to enjoy them in the heart of the French Quarter at Mr. B's! read more

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I walked out of the cold and into Mr. B's on a Sunday afternoon after the brunch crowd had left. It was one of the most positive, uplifting dining experiences I've had in a while. The bar was full except for a few seats occupied by handbags (rude!) so my friend and I snagged the snug corner stools facing the window and it was the best spot to have a cozy conversation on a very cold day. The service was exceptional, especially after experiencing the catch-me-if-you-can service at The Carousel Bar. We had a couple glasses of wine and the barbequed shrimp but here's why my visit to Mr. B's outshined the rest: 1.A bar where everyone knows your name, or at least I felt that way. The bar staff were personable, laid back and willing to joke around with the patrons. No one felt rushed and locals mixed with visitors, no problem. 2.The vibe is upscale-down home, and you feel it when you walk in. I wore my best and was glad I did but every single person working there treated me as if they were happy to see me and I felt like a VIP. 3. The food is unforgettable, so much so that I mourned the loss of three convention days in which I could have been saddled up at Mr. B's Bistro wearing a bib and licking barbecue butter off my fingers with no shame. read more

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In our recent trip to NOLA, unexpectedly we tried Mr B's and loved the food. Me and my friend had made a reservation for dinner in some other place, on our way we saw Mr Bs, and for weekday there were so many people dining in, then we went to the place we made reservations and there were not 20% capacity, so we decided to cancel our reservations and try Mr B, were able to get seated as soon we checked in, place looks more like those formal dining, ambience is simple yet elegant. our server was friendly at first, as we had eaten beignets couple of hours before(cafe du monde), we were not hungry for appetizers, especially me as I had overeaten beignets, so me n my friend told him the same and orders the entree, we both ordered wood grilled fish, me with potatoes instead of pecan popcorn rice and lemon butter sauce, my friend with Creole Meunière. After our order we dint see our server at all, all the tables were getting bread, I wasn't hungry so I dint care, but my friend had to flag him down and ask for it, that's when he brought, he was enthusiastic at the beginning but after our order completely off and ignored, my friend felt it's because we just ordered entree, no appetizers or drinks(we had planned for bar hopping on bourbon st, so decided not to have drinks at the dinner), but I dunno what happened It took more than 40ish mins to get our dish, but it was so good, fish was cooked so perfectly, simple seasoning yet delicious, vegetables were cooked perfectly too, it was so good, I dint even bother to use my lemon butter sauce, and the dish definitely made up to bad service and wait time, definitely try them and definitely get that fish. read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Wood grilled fish with veggies and lemon butter sauce, it was soooooo goooooood. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

food was great, vibes were great, service was great. everyone was hyping these shrimp up and yes they did taste great. i don't prefer having to peel the shrimp though. we had a huge party so we were there for hours. not a quick dinner read more

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Good service and nice ambiance, but BBQ shrimp arrived lukewarm. Also tables are too close together. Fried oysters were tasty but seafood gumbo wasn't very flavorful. This visit unlike our prior visits here in the past was a miss for us. Also didn't recognize 60th anniversary even though we noted it in our reservation. read more

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Luckily we were able to sit for lunch without a res, and this was absolutely a lovely experience. My friend had returned for the duck spring rolls which come with a goat cheese and soy ginger sauce. I filled on the gumbo ya ya (chicken stock for those who are shellfish allergic) and the apple salad. We splurged the calories for the bread pudding for dessert. Service was friendly and informed. The dining room has good busy energy, everyone was dressed sharply. I would definitely come back for the entrees another time and with another appetite! read more

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Mr B's Bistro was another "GRAND SLAM" and you can never go wrong eating at one of the Brennan's establishments. When you walk in the door, you are hit with the class and sophistication that Brennan's is famous for. The ambience was amazing and the service was first class. Stephanie did an incredible job helping us navigate the menu, making suggestions and after answering a few questions, my 3 person dinner party was well on our way to Flavortown. The hardest part was trying to pick because EVERYTHING looked so good & there were plenty of options for each of our pallets. We each finally settled on our dishes & were more than happy with our decisions. Of course we all shared bites of each other's dishes and all 3 were delicious. One of my favorite New Orleans dishes is Barbequed Shrimp so how could I resist ordering it. It not only delivered...but it was hands down the BEST I have ever had. The BARBEQUED SHRIMP, which is A Mr. B's Classic, it had massive Gulf shrimp, barbequed New Orleans style served in the shells in a perfectly balanced peppery butter sauce, with French bread to dip. It was so delicious that I used not only the bread that it came with, I used the rest of the French bread on the table to wipe my bowl clean! If you're looking for a place to have spectacular food, attentive service, a "Big Easy" relaxed time to visit around the table with your friends and soak up the ambience of a quintessential classic New Orleans restaurant... This is your place! read more

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Mr. B's Bistro is a great stop in New Orleans and definitely should not be missed. The place has a pretty cool ambiance and the service was friendly and professional. New Orleans has some incredible food. I truly am a huge fan of Cajun food and every time I am in New Orleans, the food never lets me down. The barbecue shrimp is fantastic and I would definitely recommend it. If you are in New Orleans, definitely check this place out. read more

Mr Bs is always a great place to eat for high quality food. This time I sat at the bar and visited with the staff which made eating there on my own enjoyable. The bar was clean and well visited as people waited for their table but I didn't have to wait for a spot. I highly recommend the BBQ shrimp but be sure to get lots of bread as the sauce is so good that you don't want to waste it. read more

Was in town for Tulane's graduation and first night, we ate at Mr. B's. It has been close to 30 years since I have been to Mr. B's and it was just as good as I remember. I couldn't decide between the shrimp & grits or the soft shell crab. Now, I am a huge soft shell crab fan and decided to go for it as I didn't know if I would get another chance throughout the weekend. It was definitely the right decision. Perfectly cooked and crispy and it was a good sized crab too. The service was excellent and personable. Overall a great dinner in the heart of the French Quarter. read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Soft Shell Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had lunch at Mr. B's Bistro almost 16 years to the day since writing my initial Yelp review. I am stunned that I gave the place 4 stars, as I clearly remembered the amazing barbequed shrimp. It was in fact my idea to go to Mr. B's this time around. I'd passed by it and wanted to go back for that shrimp. It is possible I like a classic, slightly formal New Orleans restaurant more now than I did in my early 20s. The place feels like one for the olds, a nice dining room done up in dark wood with large pendant lamps providing a warm golden glow. Waiters wear vests and bow ties. Our party of four walked in at around 12:45 on a Thursday and the place was pretty quiet. We were seated right away and got excellent service. Our waiter Rasheed was friendly, helpful, and attentive. He even tied our bibs for us. Why did we need bibs? For Mr. B's signature barbequed shrimp. This is a dish of plump gulf shrimp barbequed New Orleans style, served with shells on in a peppery butter sauce. The shrimp are messy, as you have to take them apart to get at the sweet, succulent meat. I used my hands and dragged each bite through that incredible sauce, then filled the heads with more sauce and sucked them clean of every last edible morsel. There was French bread for dipping, so none of the sauce had to go to waste. I split my shrimp with Julie H., and Rasheed actually brought us our halves in our own bowls. We made this calculated choice to leave room for a couple other dishes, which we also shared. We started with the seafood gumbo, and this was a fantastic appetizer, also split for us into individual portions. It was a traditional New Orleans gumbo with shrimp, crabmeat, and okra, dark and flavorful, with rice in the stew and French bread on the side. Then we had the buster crabs with our barbequed shrimp, a duo of small soft shell crabs, fried crispy and served with a creamy corn maque choux. I wouldn't order it over the shrimp, but it was superb, and I'm glad we got both. Jonathan A. was kind enough to treat me, Julie, and Jordan H. to this lunch. It was one of those fun, fortuitous meals that happen at conferences, and a definite highlight of my trip. I'll go back to Mr. B's Bistro whenever I'm in New Orleans. I know I have to die one day, but in the meantime, I plan to eat that barbequed shrimp as many times as possible. read more

A must-have when in New Orleans! The BBQ shrimp dish is actually out of this world. The shrimp is so, so fresh, and the flavors are a perfect balance of savory and creamy with a hint of sweetness and without being overbearing. Dish comes with bread to dip in the sauce, but you also get a complementary baguette with butter as a starter as well. Probably enough to feed two people, but it was so good that I had every bite myself! Excellent service as well. They are very busy, so the only walk-in option was sitting at the bar, and service can be a little delayed within reason. Bustling atmosphere on the weekend! read more

Mr. B's Bistro - Barbeque Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Had the greatest experience at Mr. B's!! Our server **Jeremy R** was hillarious, warm, crisp, and friendly! He is a true gentleman. An amazing person. We were here for the jazz brunch. The music was out of thus world! We sat in a booth Ronald Reagan sat in two times in one month in 1989. I never voted for Reagan, but it was great sitting where he sat! read more

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My wife and I went to Mr B's Bistro to celebrate my birthday. We were visiting from DC and heard that this was a really good restaurant with great food. For starters we ordered the Crispy Fried Oysters to share. My wife ordered the Gumbo Ya Ya and I ordered the Crawfish Bisque. The Crispy Fried Oysters were delicious and came with what tasted like a chipotle type sauce that made them even better. My wife's gumbo was a bit watery and looked like it did not have enough rice as the gumbo looked really soupy. The rue used in the gumbo was also much more darker than we were used to seeing and tasted more like a gravy. My wife did not really enjoy it much. My Crawfish Bisque however, was absolutely amazing! There was so much flavor in this bisque, I cannot overstate just how good this was! For entrees, my wife ordered the American Red Snapper and I ordered the Crawfish Risotto. My wife's dish was a bit small, especially for $52. However, it was tasty and the butter sauce only enhanced the dish. She was a bit disappointed with the portion size. My dish was excellent! The crawfish tails and the rice were seasoned and sauced to perfection. This dish was very flavorful and was absolutely delicious! For dessert we ordered the Bread Pudding. The Bread Pudding by itself was very moist, the whiskey sauce then took it to another level. This was easily one of the best bread puddings I have ever had. The service here was excellent! Our waiter was amazing! She even brought me out a birthday candle on our Bread Pudding. My only complaint is the seating format. The tables are extremely close to one another and there is very little room to walk between the tables. People were constantly bumping into my chair or our table when walking by due to how close the tables were. This also caused the restaurant to feel very loud because everyone is sitting so close to one another. It was hard at times to hear my own conversation with my wife at our table. read more

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