Mr. B’s Bistro occupies the corner of Royal and Iberville Streets in the French Quarter, one block off Canal Street. Opened by Cindy Brennan of New Orleans’ famous restaurant family in 1979, it draws couples and celebrating groups for polished Creole cooking built on Gulf seafood and regional ingredients (source: Mr. B’s Bistro).
Executive Chef Michelle McRaney runs a seasonal menu anchored by the restaurant’s signature BBQ shrimp. The dish comes as head-on Gulf shrimp in a peppery, buttery sauce, served with a bib and plenty of French bread for dipping (source: Mr. B’s Menus). Other regulars order the dark, smoky gumbo ya-ya, the duck spring rolls filled with confit and goat cheese, and the bread pudding (source: Wherevi). The dining room has dark wood paneling, etched glass, and white tablecloths. Diners on OpenTable praise its attentive service and lively atmosphere, including live jazz (source: OpenTable).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book ahead on OpenTable, especially for weekend dinners, Sunday jazz brunch, and peak periods like Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and the fall convention season. Lunch on a weekday is the easiest way to get a table and costs less than dinner. Business casual attire fits the room. The Canal Street and St. Charles streetcar lines stop a block away, and Bourbon Street and the Hotel Monteleone are a short walk off.
