M Bistro

Swanky sophistication, we were her for appetizers and they were tres Bön!
The cheese plate was full of vibrant piquant cheeses, crusty bread, fabulous jam. the sausage plate equally wonderful and other fussy, prissy server was just so posh!

What a perfectly romantic place! Walk in the front door of the Ritz-​Carlton from Canal Street, go to the bank of elevators, third floor. Walk to the left, the check in desk will be on your left, go to the right, up three steps and walk forward until you hit the bistro. I came today because of the harpist, but they do usually have some sort of music playing. I was able to claim a seat facing the harpist. There was a party across the restaurant for a birthday, and after I was seated, a large group came in. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful, they weren’t even disturbed by the noise. Prompt service seems to be the key, and the staff really bent over backwards to assist customers. There are steps to go down to enter the restaurant, and I am unsure about wheelchair bound customers entering.
The whole place gives a feel of a high class and is very nice. They have a long list of wine, beer and mixed beverages. I got an Abita Amber, and the fish of the day. The food was very good. The whole experience is something that is not to be missed. The restrooms were also neat, clean and well organized. I liked how they had linen napkins in the restroom to dry your hands, and the vintage look.
This place is amazing, and is right on the edge of the French Quarter and the Central Business District. Easy access to any other entertainment, and there is plenty of entertainment all around.

Overall a good experience. Our waiter Michael was friendly, outgoing and helpful. We started with the beet salad and seafood romelaude appetizers. Both were outstanding. We each had the chicken for dinner. That was just meh — neither good nor bad. Since we would up waiting a while for our dinner, Michael arranged for fresh beignets for dessert from the house. They were absolutely outstanding! The best we have ever had. Warm and light tasting. OMG! We enjoyed a cappuccino with them. We would definitely try them again but skip the chicken.

We ate a late dinner here last Friday night and it was really wonderful. We had the chicken course, gumbo, red beans & rice, and cheesy grits. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The gnocchi that accompanied the chicken dish was so good! We had a seven year old with us and our server Jerome delighted her with an adorable stuffed animal and scrumptious dessert. All in all, a great start to a wonderful Valentine’s weekend.

Very good. Better than you would expect from a hotel restaurant– without question. The breakfast and dinners were delicious.
Ambiance 5
Food 4
Staff 3.5
Price 3.5

This place varies between 3 – 4 stars. Tonight it is a low 3, since we came early to get seats for Super Bowl and they are unable to get the big screen on stage to play the game.
Wine list is good. Snacks are good.
Live music, when available, is nice and adds to the experience.

We stopped for a drink and the bartender was very friendly and charming. He also fed us a lot of chips and spiced nuts and all was well. As we were getting ready to leave for the tourist duty/​Bourbon Street, this place was hopping!

Was hopeful for a great meal post setting up booth all day. Waited 40 minutes for a steak that was nearly burned (but ordered medium rare) another 40 minutes later. We still wait to get out of here. Was disappointing. Slow. And over-​bearing service oscillating to being ignored. We were only one of a handful of tables and they could not make it happen. So if it is busy. Run.
Second delivery of food was cooked right and good. Would have been better with the rest of the food.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Café 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!

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.

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

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 entrée 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 +

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 décor 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.

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.

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 3^rd 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 Café: 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 Crème Brûlée»
— Salad: CARMO, «The Brazilian»
— Sandwich: MILK BAR, «Shrimply the Best»

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 décor was nice and comfortable.