In the late 1800’s, Royal Street was home to a famous “curio” shop, a place where curiosities from all over the world could be had for a dollar or two. Today, the shop is no more, but the feeling of excitement and wonder still exists on Royal Street today. And so in the heart of the most premier art district in New Orleans, we’re bringing back the curiosity –reintroducing New Orleans to a circus of flavor so vibrant it makes other restaurants nearby pale in comparison.
Curio is more than a bistro and bar. It’s a place where you can experience American cuisine with a Creole soul.
Kelsey Meyer
Went here in the early afternoon, service was kind, not slow and not pushy. Staff energy seemed a little low and overworked, but they were nice nonetheless. I only ordered the Shrimp and Grits and it was divine! Loads of flavor, rich, creamy, salty, and a sufficient portion size! I added the sausage for some extra deliciousness. Plateware is beautiful too. Highly recommend! Fulfilled my shrimp and grits craving completely. We sat on the balcony and it was lovely weather for it.
… moreMark Lambert
We stopped here for brunch/lunch before taking the train home and could not have been more satisfied. We got a bowl of gumbo to sample as an appetizer and it was just about perfect. I usually don’t like blackened peas in gumbo but damn this was good. We then got three different entrees and all three were great. We sat at the bar and I’m embarrassed I didn’t get the servers name but she was super attentive and friendly. For atmosphere, it’s cozy while being open air. Recommended.
… moreCara Rea
Fantastic food, especially the fried chicken tenders on the Chicken & Waffle. Best-tasting, tender, well-seasoned and fried chicken I’ve ever had in 62 years. Service was a bit hit or miss, but our server was tending to multiple tables simultaneously. Definitely do not miss Curio Bistro!
… moreAudrey Kato
Thursday night dinner at 7. Must have been a quiet night of the week because it was not busy at all. Requested a table on the balcony overlooking the street and we were one of 3 tables occupied. Food was delicious- Taste of New Orleans, crab cakes and Curio burger (w/gruyere ). Service was ok- we had to request silverware and they forgot to give us each napkins. They were also out of the Whispering Angel Rose . But I’m sure on a busier night the atmosphere might be better and more lively. But can’t go wrong with the food!
… moreLane Shelton
The Taste of New Orleans is like a flight of the most delicious staples and utterly amazing. But then we had the warm bourbon caramel donuts for desert and I could barely get up from the table because they were the best donuts ever. And I had an old fashioned with eagle rare for $16. Five stars – if you are in NO you have to try this place!!!! The service was amazing from Brent!!!!!
… moreChristine Strickland
The location is perfect. The food is bar-none. I never knew gumbo could be so delicious. For reference, we left Hotel Monteleone and found this gem. It is three blocks from Bourbon St. but oh-so-fun. The service was was a little slow because they were very busy but man, their food is great!
… moreZachary Ramoz
The dinner here was awesome. You can get some amazing New Orleans fare as well as elevated dishes for a reasonable price for the location.
The spinach artichoke dip was served in a crock and had feta on top. It was great!
We had the crab cakes Royal Street, and they were succulent, well-sessoned, and did not skimp on the crab. We also had the creole choice dish and got some local favorites.
Our server, Jackson, was extremely attentive, kind, and made us feel at home! His hospitality and service really made this an elevated experience.
… moreChrissy Jackson
The fried green tomatoes were very appetizing. The crawfish étouffée was disappointing, a few small pieces of meat and very little flavor. This is not what I expected for a restaurant in New Orleans. Mediocre at best.
Espresso martini was very good and the blackberry Mojito was very nice. Overall, food was average. Definitely not worth a return. The photo was taken after 3 bites. Best thing was the hamburger that my son had for $20
$200 and not worth it !
… moreAdrian Najera
Nice place.
We went on a Saturday night at 9 pm for a cocktails.
We ordered martinis, tequila, and different cocktails.
The place is nice, the bar is good, the place is not so big.
I recommend here
… moreAshley Erin
My partner and I ducked in here on a Saturday evening to get respite from the crowded streets. We planned to just get one drink each and enjoy the AC and seating before moving on, but it was such a vibe we stayed for three drinks each, and an appetizer. The blackberry margarita was pure perfection, and the fried alligator bites with mayhaw pepper jelly and cilantro lime mayo were PHENOMENAL. The bartender who served us was excellent at making drinks, but not friendly or engaging, which is fine. Being quick and skilled is important but I’m sure she’d be rolling in tips if she made a bit of small talk, haha. We will absolutely be back next time we’re in town, the aesthetics and flavors were all super satisfying.
Update: we returned for our anniversary dinner on Sept 6th and it was phenomenal. We ate on the balcony which was SUCH a treat and felt so culturally significant to the city. Our waiter was great and the bartender was friendly and skilled. We got the fried alligator bites again (can’t get enough of that mayhaw pepper jelly!) and my partner got the roasted turkey Cuban and subbed fries for hush puppies because he had been craving them. We loved the experience yet again!
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