M Bistro
The Ritz-Carlton,921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA, 70112
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Address :
The Ritz-Carlton,921 Canal St
New Orleans, LA, 70112 - Phone (504) 670-2828
- Website https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NewOrleans/Dining/MBistro/Default.htm
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Raja C.
Fried Redfish with live jazz. Great place, great food!
(4)Tim C.
We planned to fly into Nawlins fairly early but bad weather cancelled our flight and we got in about 9 pm, we were tired so ordering room service and just crashing sounded like the best thing to do, we don't usually use room service because the food's not the best and the price is high. The price was high but the fried shrimp poboy and the fried chicken tenders and fries were exceptional. The shrimp were crunchy on the outside and tender inside, nicely spiced just like the tenders.
(4)Lisa W.
This restaurant is located inside the Ritz Carlton. A beautiful & elegant ambience with a Jazz band playing right in from of our table. Each course was really tasty. We had the pumpkin tortellini that our server suggested. It was subtle flavored, pleasant appetizer. My red fish with dirty rice was very good. A bit fishy for my taste, but I think that's that type of fish. The dish over all was flavorful & presented well. My husband got the lamb chops (another suggestion from our server) and the meat was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. We then asked our server about dessert since he had not steered us wrong during previous courses. We were leaning toward the signature Ritz Carlton chocolate cake. He shook his head and said "No, no" Then he told us to pick a different dessert & that he'd give us the chocolate cake complimentary to try. He was so right!! We barely touched the cake. It was dry & bitter, but the citrus cheesecake was very good. Overall score 4.7
(5)Vida A.
Top notch all the way from food to service, yummy!!! All the appetizers are good and my food was fish, too die for. Dessert was a sampler from pecan pie to lemon drop pie. Intimate great for a date or a really nice meal, not cheap to say the least.
(5)Lydia B.
While walking out after lunch I saw plates of food that I did not see on our lunch menu. Oysters on half shell and beignets. I'm not sure what happened. My shrimp tacos were fine, nothing to write home about. My hub and loved his tuna Cobb salad.
(3)Carrie R.
We ordered the Filet dinner with jumbo asparagus and lyonnaise potatoes and the crab cake dinner with crawfish risotto. The food was just excellent. While we were waiting they waiter brought fresh jalapeno bread and accommodated a request by my mother for bread with no jalapenos. They also brought sample size dishes of seafood gumbo. Quite literally the best gumbo I have ever tasted. They brought out the main course and when I cut into my steak it was quite raw and I had asked for medium. I had barely cut open my steak when a waiter stopped and asked what was wrong. He immediately scooped up my plate and apologized. The next thing I knew had a crab and shrimp cocktail in front of me which was quite delicious. I quickly had my meal returned to me and it was perfection. We finished off the meal with key lime pie and carrot cake with blood orange sorbet. The desserts were excellent. I loved the sorbet the best! The menu was quite pricy. It cost $15 to add 1 crab cake to my meal but you get what you pay for. I was reading the menu online and they only use the freshest in season ingredients and follow a farm to table philosophy which was much appreciated. All in all an EXCELLENT experience that I would highly recommend to other diners. Bon Appetit'!!
(5)Tara P.
This review is just for breakfast. I had the buffet. The variety was excellent. They had charcuterie, salmon, omelette station, fruit, berries, muesli. It was all very well stocked and clean. Problem is we basically sat ourselves, got our own check. Got our own food and my iced double espresso was extra. Also, usually pricey buffets at luxury hotels have their own signature items...stuffed french toast, a glass of cava. This had none. It was priced for volume eating not quality. The only thing that was truly exceptional was the house peasant bread. It was extraordinary. So, if you want to spend $80 sans cocktails for an okay breakfast this is the place for you. Otherwise leave the Ritz and go enjoy the assortment of offerings outside in the French quarter. They may be hit or miss, but likely less expensive, better service better food and food prepared by a real cook or chef.
(3)Rachael C.
The food is okay. The service is decent. I can tell there is a bad manager because I saw at least 3 or 4 girls crying in the back throughout my stay. The menu is very small.
(2)Rachel A.
This review is just for breakfast in the lounge area where we ordered coffee and beignets. Although I have nothing to compare them to (ie Cafe Dumond) I thought the were delicious! The beignets are served with three sauces for dipping: chocolate, caramel, and a creamy vanilla sauce. It's a classy but not at all stuffy feeling atmosphere, and after walking around all morning it was really nice to relax on their fluffy couches while simultaneously getting covered in powered sugar. I wish I had been staying at the Ritz for the whole weekend!
(4)Amy S.
We have eaten here more times than I can count and every single time the food is outstanding. But my hands down absolute favorite is their chicken and sausage gumbo. It is THE BEST gumbo I have ever had anywhere ever. Some other favorites are the Tuna Cobb and the Beignets that come with 3 delicious dipping sauces. Sometimes the service is hit or miss. But after we got married, one of the servers heard us talking about it and brought us chocolate covered strawberries as a suprise to the table. So, most of them are over the top great. I would highly recommend eating there and honestly, its the first place we go to eat every time we go to New Orleans.
(4)Charles H.
BEST APPETIZER I HAD OUT OF 150 RESTAURANTS I TRIED IN 2013! TEMPURA FRIED JAMBALAYA FRITTERS, chipotle remoulade: amazing app! THE MARAUDERS' MAP ON HOW IN THE HELL TO FIND M! For those entering the Ritz from the Vieux Carré entrance here's a Baedeker: 1) Walk down the long tiled hallway until you pass the gift shop; 2) Bear left around the fountain into a cavernous earth-toned byway; 3) Find the mid point of this passage and make a right; 4) Continue past the bathrooms and proceed up the steps; 5) Upon entering the large white marbled vestibule (heaven's waiting room?) turn left; 6) Here you will find an unmarked elevator bank, press 3rd floor (some aren't labeled); 7) On floor 3 exit left and pass into the lobby; Caution! Do not veer toward reception; 8) Instead take the steps on your right up to a garden atrium mezzanine; 9) Turn left but stay to your right until you reach a second receiving foyer; 10) Hang a left down the steps into a bar area; Beware! This is not the restaurant! 11) Pass through this lounge and the restaurant can be found toward the rear. 2013 FAVORITES: - Appetizer: M BISTRO, "Jambalaya Tempura Fritters with Chipotle Remoulade" - Best Restaurant: COQUETTE - Breakfast: JIMMY J'S, "Monte Cristo & Home Fries" - Burger: COWBELL, "Cheeseburger with an Agogo/Ketchup mix" - New Cafe: MISTER GREGORY'S,"Traditional Croque","Pain Perdu Cupcake" - Price/Value: MOJO LOUNGE, "Thai Wrap with potato salad, $7.50" - Prix Fixe Lunch: CRIOLLO, "Osso Buco", "White Chocolate Creme Brûlée" - Salad: CARMO, "The Brazilian" - Sandwich: MILK BAR, "Shrimply the Best"
(4)Jeff C.
Arrived in town late and hungry. Checked into my room and thought I would just try the hotel restaurant. Could hear the live jazz playing from the lobby, seemed like the place to be. I guess The Davenport Lounge and M Bistro are connected. The room was dimly lit, jazz on stage, a couple dancing on the dance floor, areas set up like little livingrooms. People having a great time drinking and laughing. With the decor and all the happenings, it was like stepping into another era. The dining area was pretty empty, reason being they stop serving food at 10pm, it was now 10:20. That is the M Bistro, I think you can still get snacks at Davenport...confusing. The host checked and they said they would feed us from the regular menu. The food was excellent as was the service. Naturally we had to try a few Hurricanes, the house specialty, the Blonde Hurricane I thought was better than the traditional. Check it out.
(4)P G.
This was so convenient. We stayed next door at the Saint, which really didn't have much going for it's restaurant. So this was our go to spot. I think we will stay here next time we're in NOLA.
(4)Tiff D.
Dinner at M Bistro was perfect. Service, food, and atmosphere were great. The pork chop was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The andouille mac-n-cheese it comes with is the best mac n cheese I've ever had. The filet was also perfectly cooked. Topped with just the right amount of crab sauce. Dinner for 2 with appetizers, dessert, and wine runs about $140 before tip. Worth every penny! TIP: If you dine later, Jeremy Davenport comes on at 9PM. Amazing Jazz while you eat. Can't beat that. Highly recommend M Bistro.
(5)Elana S.
Chef is amazing, couple vegans and he came out to ask what we wanted so that he could make the best experience for us!
(5)Christian D.
I came here with my girlfriend before the Phantom of the Opera on Friday night (11/07/2014). We were very impressed with our waitress, who was able to efficiently serve us. See, unfortunately we were late for our reservation (6:30pm instead of 6pm), and the show started at 8. Nonetheless, we were able to finish all of our courses. A little rushed? Yes, but that was my fault for putting too much trust into the cab company to get us there on time. So, kudos to our waitress for getting us served so efficiently. I just wish we would have had a little more time to enjoy the experience! To the food - the pumpkin/crab tortellini appetizer was excellent, although a little small. My girlfriend's gumbo was awesome. Her crab cake entree was excellent, too! She also savored a fruity cocktail (can't remember the name), but it was tasty! Sweet but not too sweet, and nice strength. As for me, my lamb chops had great flavor - delectable. However, there was a good bit of fat on them (probably 1/3 of the chop), and I have never had this problem before with a lamb chop. That was probably the only faux pas of the meal. The cheese grits were satisfying and packed with subtle flavor. I also enjoyed the Revelry Cabernet, and it was crisp, just a tad sweet, and complimentary to the flavor of the lamb chop. For dessert, we had the beignets with dipping sauce (caramel, vanilla, and chocolate) - something tasty and different! Good strong coffee (with a tad of cream and sugar) accompanied this dessert. Needless to say, we left satisfied and happy, and our waitress received a solid tip. We paid ~$163 for 2 entrees, 2 appetizers (gumbo & tortellini), a cocktail, a glass of wine, an additional side (grits), the beignets (dessert), and 2 coffees. We left a generous tip, so the total was $200 on the dot. Overpriced? I think it is what one should expect to pay for a dinner in a high-end restaurant in a world-class hotel chain in a great location (theater district). I think if the lamb chop was less fatty, it would have been more justified. Nevertheless, fair. The only disappointments - the rushed dinner (our fault) and too much fat on the lamb chop. Overall: 3.9 / B +
(4)D. G.
Ordered lamb chops and roasted vegetables. Great choice! The in room service isn't bad either. Grilled cheese, chicken fingers and salad were great too!
(4)Daryl P.
Food was bland . charbroiled oysters were not charbroiled just broiled, big difference. Overpriced for what you get. Great jazz band was playing at the bar so the ambience was nice
(2)Sara M.
The service was good. I had a bagle with salmon and capers. Super fresh. My husband had the breakfast buffet, it looked really good and the barbeque shrimp were so good. I will go back. The decor was nice and comfortable.
(4)Mark S.
Overall very good. Salmon, lamb chops and shrimp and grits are good. Salads were very good. Beignet are excellent. Each of my children are a whole plate themselves If you want a quiet dinner, this is the place to go. Service was good. Wine list was extensive and I liked the fact that some wines were discounted since they were being removed from the list. Children's menu was key feature here. When you are in NO even adventurous kids want to eat simply sometimes.
(4)Alexander H.
Pricy drink. Excellent ambient. I love the outdoor seating area. The indoor seating area is equally nice. Quaint and cozy.
(4)Vespa R.
I had one of the best dining experience of my life here. Not only was the service impeccable--it was warm, thoughtful and caring, but the food was tasty and the music was lovely (Jeremy Davenport performs @ 9PM on the weekends--great jazz. Dining with a view, as the restaurant overlooks the Davenport Lounge). When our server realized I wasn't eating the bread while we perused the menu (I'm gluten free), he went completely out of his way to procure me a gluten free replacement, made menu suggestions, kept my prosecco glass filled (since we were there for my birthday--please note, that was on the house), AND he had the chef create me a 100% gluten-free dessert that he presented with style (Jeremy Davenport came over himself to wish me a happy birthday) and he also gave that to me on the house. Such a treat--not for the lovely additions to our meal that we were not charged for, but for the service that was amazing! Should have known it'd be a good night when I was called to confirm my reservation and upon hearing it was our first time in New Orleans, the host said they'd seat us in one of the private/can-be-curtained-off booths at the back of the restaurant with a direct sight line to the performance. Michael--thanks for making our meal so outstanding!
(5)Quan B.
Excellent customer service from the time I arrived food was great!! Will recommend anyone to attend m bistro..
(5)gala D.
Went for dinner and I should have been tipped off by the empty dining room at 8:00. We had cocktails and an appetizer, the oysters Rockefeller and the Bienville were very good. The meal slid down from there. My husband's soup, although tasty, had to be sent back because it was cold. They never really got the soup hot, not scalding, just hot. My salad was lovely, a great combination of elements, but came without dressing which I then had to wait for for a long time. Then the entrees put the final nail in the coffin. I had the chicken, usually a winner, not here. Dry, with some under cooked, tasteless collards and some over cooked rice. The pork shank was bland and tasteless, although the quality of the meat was good. Our waitress was great, I felt sorry for her because she had to keep apologizing for the food. You know the food was bad when they comp you desert.
(1)Lindsay H.
Secret's out. M Bistro is offering a 2-course lunch for $10 M-F with complimentary valet. Went with some ladies last week, and the service was TOP NOTCH. I felt like royalty. I am convinced that New Orleans restaurants have the best service in the country. Treat yourself to lunch and eat like a queen for $10!
(5)Robin S.
I pre-searched restaurants in LA for Cheese Grits and Biscuits & gravy before leaving from Los Angeles. I was staying at the Ritz and just so happen M Bistro is AT the same hotel! So I went down for brunch on Monday and of course ordered grits and biscuits & gravy. Grits were nice and creamy, all I added was a little bit more butter. Biscuits and gravy were also delicious. Biscuits were not too big and they pile on the gravy generously. Service was great. Our server was attentive and refilled my hot water pot without asking and even brought more honey and lemon. I LOVE staying at the Ritz and next time I will be back to try their crawfish buffet!
(4)David C.
I ate here for lunch and I must say it was one of the best overall dining experience I have had in years. The food was fantastic... the service was outstanding... the atmosphere was very nice. I will head back here again when I return to NOLA.
(5)Thandeka M.
Given that this restaurant was in the Ritz Carlton I expected a certain level of service. I sat in the courtyard (which was surprisingly cool given the 100 degree weather). The first server I had was totally clueless. I would ask her questions about menu items and it was like I was speaking a different language. All I got was "I don't know" and blank stares. Then came Marc, the server extraordinaire, he was like a cool glass of lemonade on a summer day. He embodied the Ritz Carlton culture: pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful, and efficient. Onto the food: i ordered the hurricane shrimp po boy. My issue that I have with other po boys in the city is the bread and the bread to meat ratio. Often times there was too much bread and it was hard. M Bistro finally got it right. The roll was fresh soft and toasted or grilled with a little butter for the perfe Given that this restaurant was in the Ritz Carlton I expected a certain level of service. I sat in the courtyard (which was surprisingly cool given the 100 degree weather). The first server I had was totally clueless. I would ask her questions about menu items and it was like I was speaking a different language. All I got was "I don't know" and blank stares. Then came Marc, the server extraordinaire, he was like a cool glass of lemonade on a summer day. He embodied the Ritz Carlton culture: pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful, and efficient. Onto the food: i ordered the hurricane shrimp po boy. My issue that I have with other po boys in the city is the bread and the bread to meat ratio. Often times there was too much bread and it was hard. M Bistro finally got it right. The roll was fresh soft and toasted or grilled with a little butter for the perfect amount of crunch. The shrimp was perfectly fried with a cornmeal coating. They give you so many that I probably had 10-15 shrimp left on my plate after I finished the sandwich. There is a spicy coleslaw and sauce with a touch of sweetness that perfectly compliments the sandwich. It is served with these yummy Cajun spiced fries. They were so good that I didn't even use ketchup (I always use ketchup). I had a wild berry mojito which was presented so beautifully. I will definitely go back again.
(5)Jacqueline C.
Great restaurant and right next to the lounge so you have a great view of the nightly 9pm jazz show. whatever you order, you must add a bacon jalapeño mac n' cheese! and for desert, well the campfire smores was great, but very small, so definitely share with 2!
(4)Le N.
My sisters and I went to M Bistro after getting massages at the Ritz Carlton Spa. It was conveniently located right in the hotel. We were looking for a little lunch and M Bistro was a great place for that. I ordered the Blackened Red Fish, it was perfectly cooked on top of a bed risotto and asparagus. One of my sisters had a salad which was just your typical salad and the other had a two course special that included soup and a sandwich. Her po-boy was really good but we are in New Orleans you can find better. The staff did their job well and accommodated our every need. M Bistro is a wonderful place to have lunch or even dinner if you're looking for a secluded place to eat if your downtown.
(4)Tim M.
I'm a frequent guest of Ritz Carlton and respect both the brand and the commitment to service and training that builds the brand. First thing Ritz should do is take their name off this restaurant. Both the service and the food were appalling. My guest and I arrived at 7:30PM the time of the reservation. We spoke, momentarily to the host, long enough for him to confirm our reservation and then he picked up a phone call. He spoke on the phone for about 5 minutes without acknowledging us. It was long enough for me to find another Ritz employee and explain the situation. Unfortunately, this employee (a bartender) was not able to help us and went to find another Ritz employee to help us. By the time the third Ritz employee was involved the Host was off the phone and deigned to show us to our table. The menu presented to me was soiled (see picture at the following link) plus.google.com/photos/1… It was disgusting, I have my suspicions as to the source of these unwelcome additions. The restaurant advertizes themselves as: Ranked as one of the top Farm-to-Table hotel restaurants by Travel + Leisure (January 2011), M bistro's menu is an indigenous approach to the preparation of the finest meats, seafood and produce from farmers throughout the Gulf Region. I didn't see much evidence of this on the menu, but did select a local salad. The restaurant was 80% empty but it took quite a while to get our first round of service. The locally grown salad was completely drenched in dressing. It was ironic to be in NOLA and have my salad drowned and flooded. I asked a server to tell the salad chef that the salad was overdressed and her response was "what?" I repeated and she said "OK". See a picture of the levy broke salad here: plus.google.com/photos/1… Next the Chicken. The presentation was pathetic. One half chicken, split into two parts, and covered with a large quantity of green tasteless fried something (seemed like seaweed) . The texture of the chicken was profoundly ambiguous, which I found disturbing and unappetizing. Meantime, my wineglass sat empty so long that I got up and walked back to our host to request a refill. He also said, "OK". Finally, we were done, and I asked for the check (when wine number 2 was served), and that came pretty quickly. However, the pickup with the card took so long that it was back to the host for another intervention. Overall, the most disappointing Ritz experience of my life.
(1)Jodi M.
I was optimistic that this restaurant would be delicious based on the reviews. I was also glad to hear that this restaurant uses only foods from local farms. The restaurant is located inside the Ritz Carlton and was beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Our waiter seemed to be new and was slightly awkward; however, he was kind and enthusiastic. We ordered the cheese plate to share before our meal, which I was not impressed with at all. For dinner, I ordered the bourbon glazed salmon w/ fennel. The salmon was cooked perfectly; however, the flavors were pretty boring. My girlfriends ordered the chicken and waffles as well as the pork chop with mac and cheese. They both liked the food, but were not super impressed by anything. I would not recommend this place to someone visiting the New Orleans area, there are many other options that will give you more bang for your buck!
(2)Damian P.
Service was excellent. Nice and relaxing environment.
(5)Tony W.
Service was excellent and the food was perfect. The wifi was free but complicated to get onto.
(5)Patrick J.
Arrived pretty late on a busy Saturday night - the restaurant had moved to their late night menu - although the kitchen had closed - they bent over backwards for me to have a full menu of items to choose from. Excellent service and wonderful redfish - great in a pinch
(4)Frequent D.
JUST AWFUL !!!! Fusion gone bad. Sorry - nothing good to say about this meal. Service was ok, slow but ok. Food was really, really bad. Baked chicken breast with ... I don't even know what that was supposed to be. Soggy wet breading drenched in vanilla lemon syrup? My hubby and friends had the filet and said the meat was poor quality. Salad - bad. Gumbo - bad. The MSG headache arrived before the check did. MSG at the Ritz?!?! Shame. These dishes were over thought and under executed. Will never go back.
(1)Brian K.
I went here with my wife our firdt night in NOLA. My wife had the french onion soup and the filet and I had tomato bisque and the veal cheeks. Both of our meals were excellent if not unique to NO. My wifes filet was a tad over cooked but other than that the meal was good. Excellent service and a very nice dining room.
(3)Dwayne H.
So...this had to be one of the more lackluster and overpriced experiences that we had in New Orleans. When we arrived, we were kept waiting about 10 minutes while the host was schmoozing with some apparently important peeps at one particular table. Okay, so if they're big spending regulars...can understand. Once we were seated in the practically empty restaurant, it was another 10 minutes before we were greeted by our waiter. That kind of set the tone for the rest of the evening. Food was so-so and horribly overpriced. A scotch and soda came in a little glass ($10.50). The crawfish pie was tasty--flaky crust but only a few tails ($9). After having had the real deal at New Orleans Cooking Experience, the BBQ shrimp was a joke--four small already peeled shrimp in this dark, bitter sauce served over grits ($14.00--probably one of the worst price offenders). We had the veal cheeks that came in at $32 for two rather small oval sized "cheeks". While very tasty, not sure it was worth $32. The wines are marked up about 400% and you won't find a good reasonable bottle of wine. Finally...a french press billed for two people (I guess because it gave you two cups of coffee) came in at $12--probably second place for worst price...I mean a cup of coffee for $6?!?! We were very disappointed to have chosen this place for our last dinner in New Orleans. I'd recommend staying away unless you're into being scalped by the Ritz.
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