Mr. B's Bistro

Name: Mr. B's Bistro
Address: 201 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70130
Telephone: (504) 523-2078
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4977 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole

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Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Creole
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 523-2078
Website
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vincent Sciarrotta

Location
201 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Cross street
Iberville
Parking details
Discounted Parking is available in Solari's Garage at 721 Iberville Street.
Entertainment
Mr. B's offers Sunday Jazz Brunch with the Joe Cushenberry trio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Duck Springrolls$15.00
Two crispy fried springrolls filled with duck confit, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and goat cheese, served with ginger-soy dipping sauce
Crispy Fried Oysters$14.00
One half dozen spicy flash fried Louisiana oysters served with jalapeno tartar sauce
Jumbo Lump Crabcake$22.00
Jumbo lump Louisiana Blue Crabmeat with peppers and onions, pan sauteed to a thin crisp crust, served with classic Ravigote and a petit green salad
Gumbo Ya Ya$9.50
A rich country style gumbo made with chicken and Andouille sausage
Baby Iceberg Salad$9.75
Baby iceberg lettuce with sliced red onions, grape tomatoes, pecanwood smoked bacon and Danish bleu cheese, topped with Dijon mustard vinaigrette
Bistro Salad$9.50
Baby greens, spiced pecans, grated Grana Padano cheese and grape tomatoes tossed with herb vinaigrette
Spinach & Strawberry Salad$10.00
Tender baby spinach leaves tossed with local strawberries & balsamic vinaigrette, topped with ricotta salata cheese

Entrees

Wood Grilled Fish$27.00
Fresh fillet of fish grilled over a wood fire, served with parsley new potatoes, fresh vegetables - with lemon butter or with Meuniere sauce
Veal Fettuccine$23.00
A paneed veal medallion served with creamy fettuccine alfredo
The Bistro Burger$18.00
A 10-ounce wood grilled all beef burger with white cheddar, pecanwood smoked bacon, Bibb lettuce, red onion and tomato on a freshly baked onion bun, served with pommes frites
Mr. B's Barbequed Shrimp$31.00
A Mr. B's signature dish, Gulf shrimp barbequed New Orleans style, served in the shells with peppery butter sauce, French bread for dipping -
Steak Frites$32.00
A 4 ounce petit filet grilled over a wood fire topped with housemade truffle butter, served with crispy pommes frites
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Grits$30.00
A saute of pecanwood smoked bacon wrapped jumbo Gulf shrimp served with creamy stone ground yellow grits and red-eye gravy
Blackened Crawfish Pasta$22.00
Blackened Louisiana crawfish tails sauteed with sweet onions, garlic, San Marzano tomatoes & a chiffonade of spinach in light cream sauce, served over penne pasta

Desserts

Bread Pudding$8.00
A Brennan family recipe rich in eggs, cream and butter, served warm with Irish whiskey sauce
Lemon Ice Box Pie$9.00
Served in a graham cracker crust with freshly whipped cream & raspberry sauce
Profiteroles and Chocolate Sauce$9.00
Cream puffs filled with rich vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce
Hot Buttered Pecan Pie$9.00
Over a drizzle of creamy caramel, topped with vanilla ice cream
Strawberry Cheesecake$12.00
A wedge of thick creamy cheesecake baked in a graham cracker crust, finished with Ponchatoula strawberry sauce and chantilly cream

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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JulieB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Ate here for my birthday. Was a little disappointed that there wasn’t really any acknowledgement of it being my birthday other than the host mentioning it when we checked in. Dessert on the house or something similar would have been nice. The service was impeccable and for the most part the food was good. My husband had seafood gumbo which was a little thin for his liking; although the flavor was good. His sheepshead entree was delicious. I had the Bistro Salad. They were out of the Spinach and Strawberry Salad which was my first choice. The Bar-b-que shrimp I had as my entree had a very mushy texture and no flavor. Very disappointing. When it came time for dessert again they were out of our first choice-the lemon and strawberry cake. Sensing a pattern of strawberries being the ingredient they were out of-which is odd since it is the height of strawberry season on Louisiana. We had the lemon pie instead with raspberry sauce. It was decent. Overall, a mixed experience for us.
MO
MORGANA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
It was okay but I didn’t feel like it was the best as far as fine dining goes I have had better
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. Was highly recommended to us. Food was delicious! Service was great. Definitely need to go if you are in New Orleans. We did a paddle boat cruise and then walked there for dinner. Can’t say enough about this place!
DP
DonP
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
Not as good as in the past. Service was very indifferent. Living on their laurels.
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Nickname
New Orleans
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Cold food and plates. Over cooked eggs. Excellent service. Tasteless desserts. Dilute Bloody Mary.
WJ
WagnerJB
Houston
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Quiet jazz trio strolled through restaurant during brunch but was quiet enough for continued conversation. Great ambiance. A gem in the Quarter that continues to impress.
JV
JackieV
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed the jazz band even if they didn’t ever make it down to our end of the dining room. Wonderful staff & service!
JW
JohnW
St. Louis
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
A good experience. Tables are very close together. Waitstaff were very attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family road trip. Really enjoyed service. And BBQ shrimp. Has to use a bib and fingers but well worth it!
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Ixchel316
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, delicious food. A little bit noisy.
CM
CharlesM
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences ever. Thank you.
LR
LisaR
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service and ambience remain fantastic. Gumbo was delicious. Barbecue shrimp were “meh”. Most of the shrimp were mealy like they’d been frozen, thawed, and refrozen.
DL
DwightL
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent. Food delicious! Our table enjoyed crab cakes, gumbo, shrimp and grits, bread pudding and pecan pie!
JB
JamesB
San Diego
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Ehh…. Not what it once was. Good but not great. There are better restaurants in NOLA
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mr. b’s was fabulous. Food was awesome- staff had great recommendations on the menu and wine. Definitely eat here!
KB
KarenB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the most flavorful food we have had! Try the BBQ shrimp and the Bacon Wrapped Prawns with grits. Clarence was an outstanding waiter and made our dining experience the best!
M
Michele
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and the food were both outstanding! We were there for lunch and are going back for dinner before we leave because it was that good!
BN
BNAFoodRater
Nashville
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience as always. Steven was a wonderful waiter. The front hosts were also incredibly welcoming and kind. Food was AMAZING!
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Tony
Raleigh
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic spot in the French Quarter....service was dynamite all the way around
CA
CarolA
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious; staff was friendly and attentive to our needs.
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Lost
Nashville
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and good service
BL
BrianL
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food and Wonderful Service. Alway a treat to eat here. Great Louisiana Food
E
Emily
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
JC and Jeremy did an amazing job! They made our night feel amazing! We celebrated our 15th anniversary, and we felt like king and queen service! Food was great on top of great service all the way around!
AA
AustinA
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was good but not as good as I remember from December 2019. But who knows if my memories are accurate. The three piece band was a nice touch with enjoyable music and wide ranging types.
RW
RichardW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, as always. The jazz for the jazz brunch is a chill fun soundtrack for an iconic staple in the New Orleans food scene. Brennan’s for breakfast, and their sister branch Mr. Bs for brunch. Mr Bs is always a great 5star meal. But if your visiting New Orleans, I suggest doing the jazz brunch to get the full experience. Also the price will be surprisingly low if your visiting from abroad, NYC, LA ect. Better food, and the surprise when the bill arrives is a good one. Love this place Cheers
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George
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent as it always is. I always come here when in town.
LT
LT723
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put, the food was spectacular and the service even better. Townsend and Tess took wonderful care of us and we wouldn't hesitate to go back. The BBQ shrimp is something that's a must have (if you don't mind getting a little messy - but they provide you with a bib!) and the bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits were devine!! Only miss for us was the dessert...bread pudding and lemon ice box cake were good, but not as good as others we'd had. Atmosphere was very comfortable and casual. Will definitely visit again.
MI
MarkI
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our table had the seafood gumbo which had a nice rich roux and a little spice to it, redfish and spinach fettuccine with shrimp and sausage, all of which we found very good.
JC
JonathanC
Memphis/West TN
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to celebrate our anniversary and my husband’s birthday. We enjoyed the seafood gumbo, fresh bread, wood grilled fish, and trout almandine.
JL
JillL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! Easy to make reservations. The ambiance of the restaurant is luxurious and inviting. Our waiter was very attentive and checked on us throughout the evening. We had a party of six and everyone enjoyed their meal. I ate the BBQ shrimp and ate every bit. The roux was absolutely delicious. The bread pudding was a big hit with our group as well. I would definitely return to Mr. B's again.
MH
MargaretH
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mr B’s never disappoints!
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Indydiner
Indiana
144 reviews
vip
5.0
144 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place perfect food perfect service excellent atmosphere
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Bobby
New Orleans
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Dominque as our server. Very interactive, professional, and very knowledgeable about the menu Excellent service, fantastic food
RB
RachelB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food and drinks were just wonderful. I had the shrimp and grits, which were the best grits I have ever had- very creamy. The sheepshead fish was on the menu, two of us got that and it was really good. Also recommend the oysters and the crabcake. Would definitely recommend for a date night, or out of town visitors
SF
ScottF
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our guest from the UK were floored!!
JP
JenniferP
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience4
Absolutely the worst service I have had in a restaurant in years. Sat down 20 minutes and finally asked the waiter for water. He stared me down and then said you want drinks. Still no water. Did not note my food allergy just said I would be fine nothing in what I ordered. Almost pushed us out the door at the end of meal. There were still two other tables there and I will say would not have been there so long had we not sat with no one speaking to us for 20 minutes. I have gone to Mr Bs for years. This was incredibly poor service and inexcusable.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Depending on where you’re sitting, you may or may not be able to hear music for the weekend jazz brunch. A little disappointing since that’s why we went there. Musicians were in break for 45 minutes. I’m sure they were tired since they were elderly. Bloody Mary was watered down. I think it sat on the bar waiting for delivery to our table. It wasn’t too good.
DS
DaveS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome jazz brunch! We had a large party and the restaurant was very accommodative. Fantastic staff!
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andy
Detroit
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great meal. Steven our server was on point! Seafood was fresh and well prepared. The sauce on the frog’s legs had a bit too much salt for some. But overall it was a great meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Akin and Steven were amazing

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Mr. B's Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Mr. B's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 4977 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

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201 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Cross street
Iberville
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Creole
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Discounted Parking is available in Solari's Garage at 721 Iberville Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vincent Sciarrotta
Entertainment
Mr. B's offers Sunday Jazz Brunch with the Joe Cushenberry trio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/
Phone number
(504) 523-2078

Mr. B's Bistro

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Order delivery or takeout

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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Grits

Bread Pudding

Gumbo Ya Ya

Starters

Duck Springrolls$15.00

Crispy Fried Oysters$14.00

Jumbo Lump Crabcake$22.00

Gumbo Ya Ya$9.50

Baby Iceberg Salad$9.75

Bistro Salad$9.50

Spinach & Strawberry Salad$10.00

Entrees

Wood Grilled Fish$27.00

Veal Fettuccine$23.00

The Bistro Burger$18.00

Mr. B's Barbequed Shrimp$31.00

Steak Frites$32.00

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Grits$30.00

Blackened Crawfish Pasta$22.00

Desserts

Bread Pudding$8.00

Lemon Ice Box Pie$9.00

Profiteroles and Chocolate Sauce$9.00

Hot Buttered Pecan Pie$9.00

Strawberry Cheesecake$12.00

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