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M bistro

4.3
4.3
686 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Farm-to-table and authentic New Orleans cuisine come together in the French Quarter at M bistro, where the chefs take an indigenous approach to the preparation of meats, seafood and produce from farmers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama. Three velvet-draped semi-private “Cheater’s Booths” and a private Wine Room offer additional venues for a special meal.

Our restaurant and lounge are conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. Parking is validated with purchase.



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 262-5027

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Thierry Connault

  • Catering

    For information regarding catering or large parties, contact our event coordinator at 504-262-5027.

  • Private party facilities

    We accept parties of 8 or more with a 48 hours advance notice. Large parties may be required to choose from our limited menu, and a facility fee may be involved. We offer several cheater’s booths which can seat up to 8 guests for some semi private dining. A private Wine Room accommodating 10 guests can also be booked for a fee.

  • Private party contact

    Sue Crabtree: (504) 670-2828

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Cross street

    Burgundy and Dauphine

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking provided with the purchase of an entree.

  • Public transit

    Located along Canal Street and available by Canal Street Streetcar, RTA City Bus, and Taxi Cab Services.

  • Entertainment

    Live Entertainment Featuring Jeremy Davenport: Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack. He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!. Wednesday - Thursday - Jeremy Davenport (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) Friday - Saturday: Jeremy Davenport (9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.)

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Diningirl

    Chicago

    329 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    329 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    After prior great meals, our lunch left much to be desired : we waited 30 min for our entree and beverages , only the gumbo came out on a timely basis .
  2. Diningirl

    Chicago

    329 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    329 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We grazed on a fabulous brunch with an incredibly attentive waitress . A wonderful experience with grits , pancakes, pecan bacon, omelettes, fresh fruit, beignets, watermelon juice . All yummy !!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Ordered the gumbo and was very disappointed in the taste and quality of seafood used.
  4. TimW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was amazing. The atmosphere was incredible and our server was spectacular. She made sure everything was taken care of for us and made my wife very happy.
  5. AlexiaB

    Amarillo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our Server Luna was great and she had wonderful recommendations. We had a nice evening and enjoyed it very much. Would definitely consider going back. The live piano player was also a wonderful addition to the ambience of the restaurant. My beef braised short rib was delicious and my daughter's bbq shrimp and grits was pretty good. It was the velvet cheesecake for dessert that stole the show for us both, the touch of edible flowers was delightful.
  6. PHILD

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food. Good service. Short on staff.
  7. CherylB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Hostess sat us.. One menu..we waited about 15 m8nutes. No one came with another menu or water or anything..we left.never ate.
  8. LeslieG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    I had two meals at M Bistro. Service as expected was great because that is the Ritz Carlton way. Breakfast omelette was great. Dinner didn’t cut it! Salad was overdressed! And scallops and risotto were meh at best. The restaurant is a tad dark and when there is a band in the neighboring bar area it’s quite loud.
  9. Eileen

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It's not that easy to find - 3rd floor of the Ritz-Carlton NOLA. But well worth it. Excellent service, delicious food, nice music playing in the bar area.
  10. JerryH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An all around excellent experience. Redervation was made for 34th anniversary. Staff universally acknowledged same, and restsursntbaffef extras such as flower on the tsble and complimentary desert.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Added chicken to the Tuscan pasta and the Ceasar salad - all the chicken ended up on the salad, they took it back to the kitchen to just separate it from the salad and replace it on top of the pasta - chicken was grilled.. but cold? Ordered a blacked fish main dish and battered fish tacos came out. When asked about it, they (two different servers) put words in my mouth saying I ordered it, when my entire table heard me say blackened fish. I even pointed it out on the menu. Server didn't offer to replace or remake, even after I said I wouldn't eat the tacos. Fish tacos were also cold, and the fish was fried. I don't understand. Only afterwards when asked to review the menu again and pointed at what I had requested and then was the only time the attitude changed. They ultimately said they removed the fish tacos off the bill, I didn't ask for that, just not worth the hassle, but nice gesture. I'm surprised for a Ritz property to react the way that they did. The manager bever t I ucher the table. Mistakes happen, the restaurant wasn't busy. Weird that the proteins weren't hot or were barely warm. Only two other tables in the whole restaurant. The employees were just staring anyway. An awful experience for such a nice property.
  12. KeriP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely a must try. Delicious food. The jazz band was great.
  13. Missy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the service and the environment, and Zoe was a sweetie! So happy we got to see live Jazz while on our girls night out :)
  14. HungryCajunWife

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Easter brunch with out of town family. Was disappointing there wasn’t any chocolate bunnies, ice sculptures as I had seen in the past. Wish they had the seafood cold bar instead of the replacement platter.
  15. lionelp

    Montreal

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    The waiter said it would only cost us $ 120 per person but in the end with all details we ended up paying $ 345 for a simple brunch (for 2). Nothing was outstanding to justify this amount we believe.
  16. AmeliaH

    Mississippi

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Bradley was an excellent server, always thoughtful and made great recommendations on food but also activities in the city. The food was good but not amazing.
  17. kikifromchitown

    St. Louis

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    M Bistro just ok, a bit disappointing for a Ritz Carlton restaurant. Waitress was friendly, but obviously new, as the wine glasses remained on the table despite us all ordering cocktails. Salads were incredible, but entrees so so, and should have been stepped up a bit to compete with some of the world's best restaurants which surround the area!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elevated cuisine, life music, outstanding service. This is a great place to enjoy live food and music from New Orleans elegantly.
  19. TylerN

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING! It was an anniversary dinner and they had a rose on the table, candles, and a private view of the jazz stage. It was phenomenal service and the food and drinks were incredible.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This MBistro is located in the Ritz Carlton. This is a beautiful upscale hotel. The restaurant setting was absolutely gorgeous and well maintained. The restaurant staff was warm and welcoming. Formal wear is not required but the beautiful setting calls for it. There was mixture of attendees. Great for families and adults. There is a dance floor for those who wish to displace their moves. The charcuterie board and alligator tostados were delicious. The M Bistro pasta entree was amazing with the seafood cooked to perfection. The pineapple upside down brûlée was delectable. This was a perfect last night in New Orleans.
  21. MaryM

    Phoenix

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The jazz combo was delightful, the food was good and a good value, but the service was lacking. Our waitress was very nice but was overwhelmed with the number of tables to be served. The kitchen was slow. Although it is difficult for many establishments to staff sufficiently, I was surprised to see this at a Ritz Carlton property.
  22. pattinola

    New Orleans

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely perfect evening!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful birthday for our son!
  24. aflo

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    We waited an hour to get a drink! And never once did anyone apologize for it. The food was fine, but this is a Ritz Carrollton! This should have been such a tight experience!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    I love the food and drink and the ambience at M. Bistro but the service is always soooo slow. Lunch took way too long. It wasn’t even very busy. Great place just need to get the service under control
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice good service
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    FOOD & SERVICE WAS FANTASTIC!!! I highly recommend 😀
  28. CarmenG

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so stunning any celebration here will be very special
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Arrived on time setting up for later dinner. So asked to sit in bar area. Ok but not very special for Valentines Day brunch. Service good food was steak and fish. We found both to be average not special. And the cost was high because of the name RItz Carlton.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    This was supposed to be the cherry on top. It was not!
  31. Foodie

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    M has great oysters and seafood! Lovely bar with a nice jazz trio, we were very impressed!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for complementary parking!
  33. LeylaP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time in New Orleans. The restaurant was great. Very nice ambiance with live jazz and excellent food.
  34. Lorraine123

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very Good meal and service. The restaurant was atmospheric and helpful staff. Would go again.
  35. Patrick

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Seafood course was excellent. Salad was good. Prime rib was over cooked and gumbo was way over-salted. Prime rib was way over cooked. Desert was excellent. Service was excellent. However for the price paid I expected much much better quality. I would not recommend this restaurant.
  36. JeanR

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff at M Bistro is attentive and friendly. The food was delicious, the appetizers and dessert were perfect, my only complaint is that my main entree (prime rib) was cold
  37. ARNOLD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall1food3service2ambience2
    We had a reservacion and we had to paid for our dinner twice, I need my miney back,, my travel agent is going to call you .. # of confirmayion 2110114096... We are very upset and disapointed with you enterprise.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    The next table was very loud. We went for very long periods of time with no wait staff stopping at our table. Food was pretty good. The live music was great.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We went to M Bistro for the holiday ginger bread house making. The ginger bread house making was a great, as usual, but the service was lacking this year. I’ve been before and the service was awesome but on Saturday the food and drink took forever. It just wasn’t the experience you expect from the Ritz Carlton.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Food was good and ambience was excellent although a little loud. The lower review is based on the service, which was very disjointed. They did alter the bill to offset the poor service, but it put a damper on the evening overall.

FAQs

M bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 686 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for M bistro

The Ritz Carlton New Orleans, 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Burgundy and Dauphine

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking provided with the purchase of an entree.

  • Public transit

    Located along Canal Street and available by Canal Street Streetcar, RTA City Bus, and Taxi Cab Services.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Thierry Connault

  • Entertainment

    Live Entertainment Featuring Jeremy Davenport: Known for his unique jazz style. Jeremy Davenport specializes in the storytelling standards and an entertainment style associated with the Rat Pack. He has been the featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live and has appeared on The Today Show several times along with The Travel Channel and E!. Wednesday - Thursday - Jeremy Davenport (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) Friday - Saturday: Jeremy Davenport (9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.)

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 262-5027

  • Catering

    For information regarding catering or large parties, contact our event coordinator at 504-262-5027.

  • Private party facilities

    We accept parties of 8 or more with a 48 hours advance notice. Large parties may be required to choose from our limited menu, and a facility fee may be involved. We offer several cheater’s booths which can seat up to 8 guests for some semi private dining. A private Wine Room accommodating 10 guests can also be booked for a fee.

  • Private party contact

    Sue Crabtree: (504) 670-2828

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