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Mr. John's Steakhouse, New Orleans, LA

Mr. John's Steakhouse

4.6 (3095)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
2111 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Desi Vega, Rodney Salvaggio, Paul Varisco and staff, invite you to join them for a "memorable dining experience" at what food critic Tom Fitzmorris calls "The Best Steakhouse in the City." With regular visits from the Saints players and owners, most weekends are sold out. Mr. John's convenient location on historical St. Charles Avenue and valet parking makes for a pleasurable evening in the city!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:45pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Robert Bruce
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private room that can seat up to 20 guest.
  • Private party contact
    Desi Vega: (888) 885-8913
  • Neighborhood
    Garden District
  • Cross street
    Josephine
  • Parking details
    If the valet is not in front of the restaurant, please park there and bring your keys to the hostess stand and we will have your car parked.
  • Public transit
    St Charles Avenue Street CarRTA
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,095 people are saying

Mr. John's Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mr. John's Steakhouse is celebrated for its "outstanding food and impeccable service," with many patrons praising the "best steak in New Orleans." The ambiance is often described as "amazing," and the staff is noted for being "attentive and knowledgeable." Although some diners experienced inconsistencies, the steakhouse remains a favorite for its classic New Orleans charm and overall dining experience.
3,095 Reviews
  1. Jim

    New Orleans / Louisiana13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime ribeye Had gristle in every other bite. Everything else was spot on

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  2. Marie

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been 4 times, this was the least impressive. Slow service, food mediocre. Mentioned Anniversary and Birthday celebration. There was no mention of either.

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  3. Sallee VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience from entering Mr. John's, great/attentive staff, food was incredible and of course Paul G. is the consummate host!

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  4. Michelle VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, upon arrival we were told kitchen was closing, and we needed to hurry up and then it's definitely not the right way to start off dinner at a very expensive steakhouse. There were 10 of us and all 10 of our steaks were cooked incorrectly and had to go back and still came back incorrect. The manager who was aware of things could care less and basically said we'll do better next time. There won't be a next time for any of us. This was very highly recommended by several people, but I think I've noticed in a lot of of the recent reviews that people have said they think something has changed ... and it isn't the same way it used to be. Skip. Go elsewhere

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  5. Reshon

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    No wait time food was very Mid steaks won’t cooked at right temp Mac n cheese was very hard plus card machine was down the entire night which cause a wait time to leave plus it was my birthday….🙄

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  6. Fred

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing. Not a good steak at a what’s supposed to be a steakhouse. Almost no “Italian” connection.

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  7. Dale

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The filets were fabulous. Well seasoned and done how we asked.

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  8. James VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Steak was wonderful. Will definitely return!
    Mr. John's SteakhouseResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hello James, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our steak and found our service excellent. We always aim to provide top-notch food and service to our guests, and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mr. John's Steakhouse soon! Best regards, Mr. John's Steakhouse Management Team

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  9. Chrissy VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Will not dine here again. It was a favorite for many years but the quality and service have become terrible. Never again.
    Mr. John's SteakhouseResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Chrissy. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at Mr. John's Steakhouse didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and service, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. We understand that this incident has been frustrating for you and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. We hope you will reconsider dining with us in the future.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Mr. John’s. It was my first time. It was excellent!! The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! Loved the ambiance! I will definitely be back!
    Mr. John's SteakhouseResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your family dinner at Mr. John's Steakhouse on your special day. It's wonderful to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We strive to create an ambiance that's enjoyable for all our guests, and it's heartwarming to hear that we succeeded. We're looking forward to your next visit!

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Mr. John's Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 3095 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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2111 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Josephine
  • Neighborhood
    Garden District
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:45pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    If the valet is not in front of the restaurant, please park there and bring your keys to the hostess stand and we will have your car parked.
  • Public transit
    St Charles Avenue Street CarRTA
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Robert Bruce
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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