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Orleans Bistro and Bar, Fredericksburg, VA

Orleans Bistro and Bar

4.2 (21)
$30 and under
Southern British
5442 Southpoint Plaza Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22407-2662

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem

​Tisha Johnson, a native of Toledo Ohio with passion for serving others. She has two beautiful daughters and pool of friends that are second to none. She moved to the Fredericksburg area in 1996 with a drive for success.

Her passion for food came from her mother and family gatherings where food brought loved ones together for fun times. She opened her first restaurant Buttercups Cafe in 2013. She decided to close and seek a larger location.
In October 2017, she opened Orleans Bistro & Grill at South Point Plaza in Fredericksburg, VA! Tisha is a member of the local Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce and North Stafford Rotary Club where she correctly serves on the board as their secretary. She also serves on the board of Stafford Junction as secretary. She was named 2017 Rotarian of the Year.
Her compassion for others and love for children has been a cornerstone of her success. With a desire to infuse love in the community she welcomes you to dine with her at Orleans Bistro and Grill!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern British
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tisha Johnson
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Jazz, Jackets, and Heels in the Cigar Room

    Multiple dates available
    Live jazz music in our cigar room..... Dress to impress early arrival encouraged. Jazz starts at 8pm. Cigars with Lucky on March 14th. Orleans After Dark your presence for a Cut and Light. Add more details...
    Jazz, Jackets, and Heels in the Cigar Room Photo

What 21 people are saying

Orleans Bistro and Bar 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for groups

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orleans Bistro and Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with a "great ambiance" and "amazing food." Known for its delicious jambalaya and "phenomenal" menu, the restaurant stands out for its friendly service and lively atmosphere. While service speed can vary, the overall experience is "fun" and memorable.

21 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite stop after a day in DC. Great Food! Friendly service. Highly recommend.

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  2. Ynolde

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and service were great. The wait time to be served was minimal, the food was delicious and the serving size/portions were impressive.

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  3. Crystal

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is nice. I went with a group of people which everyone will have their on personal opinion on things, how food and drinks should taste to their liking. I thought my food and drink was good but there were some that didn't like their food, drink, and service in my group. I would agree that service was really slow and the food took long to come out for it not to be a busy night. But overall the ambiance and the music was a nice and chill vibe.

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  4. Alexis

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time coming to Orleans Bistro. Myself and my mother didn’t have a pleasant experience this time. The catfish was wet, like the fish wasn’t patted dry before frying. The greens lacked flavor and they we’re mushy and water logged. The mashed potatoes were lack luster. The only thing I enjoyed was my Henny Mojito. If you come here, only get the pasta, fried chicken for the appetizer, and the drinks.

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  5. Sheila

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been there 5-6 times and never experienced the level of disorganization before this day. The staff were all switching roles and seemingly ran back and forth unnecessarily. Some training is definitely needed. The floor was dirty with food etc. The food was pretty good as always. It was literally 2hours from the time we sat down until we were all served our main courses. One person in our party had to take food home because their food came just before we left. Hope this review will encourage some changes, has the potential of being a much better place to dine.

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  6. Lanie

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    3 fried appetizers took over 40 minutes to serve. The piano music was WAY too loud. The chicken livers were very overcooked and tough. Or server was a sweetheart and saving grace to the experience. Overall most of the food was good but over priced. The hostesses kept bumping into not me and my mom while we ate and didn’t apologize as they paraded people through very tightly spaced tables.

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  7. Brent

    Vancouver20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Want to go back to try different items on menu. Services was slow

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  8. Tria

    Washington DC10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very mixed bag on the quality of our food. Fried items, predictably, were strong, especially teh shrimp. Salmon cakes were terrible. Sausage gravy & biscuits was cold. Service was VERY friendly but incredibly slow. Live music inside was deafening close to the speaker so we moved outside, which probably didn't help the slow service. Overall though it was a fun meal due to the atmosphere.

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  9. Keith

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made and reservation for the 10th of May for my daughters college graduation. Arrived and seated immediately. After about 30 minutes, I started to notice that 2 other tables were seated and served almost as soon as they were seated. The waitresses were standing in the corner, looking as if they were deciding who was gonna serve us. My family left after an hour of waiting with no service. Will not be attempting to dine there again. Horrible service all the way around. They charge a 20% gratuity onto your bill so they would've made about $250.00 from me alone.

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  10. Jonathan VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow. The music loud so it was difficult to hold a conversation. The shrimp and grits was made with too much salt and butter.

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FAQs

Orleans Bistro and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 891-4440.

Orleans Bistro and Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Fredericksburg

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Orleans Bistro and Bar

5442 Southpoint Plaza Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22407-2662

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fredericksburg
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tisha Johnson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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