Calliope’s - South Main

Just wanted to share a review of my 1st meal here at this business. Saw the Fried Pork Chops as a menu item but no other review here talking about them, so I decided to roll the dice and try them out. Took this order To-Go & these things were pretty massive! For 2 this size & a side of fries it was a great price! The Pork Chops were tasty and well cooked, fries were pretty good as well, needed a bit more salt on them, but that is my personal preference as I usually add extra salt to all my meals. My wife grabbed the Combination Entouffee and it was really delicious as well. Definitely want to drop by again and try a new dish!

DW and I wandered in to the great city of Houston for lunch today. We wanted to try something outside of our usual three restaurants in Sugar Land. For this meal we tried a Cajun place on South Main. Overall the food was fresh and tasty. The service was excellent. The dining area was clean, which is very important to me. I had a fried shrimp po boy that was delicious. The bun was fresh and soft. The po boy came with a side of gumbo that I thought was only so-so, but I'm not an expert on gumbo. DW ordered the Cajun Pasta with shrimp but she forgot that nobody pulls the tails from the shrimp in pasta around here and that really irritates her. The Cajun Pasta was tossed in etouffee sauce that was very spicy (and not flagged as such on the menu). I ended up splitting my po boy with Mrs. RO. I ate as much of her spicy pasta as I could handle. The etouffee sauce was very tasty, the pasta was cooked appropriately and the shrimp was cooked just right and seasoned well. Oh, and they did not have any unsweet tea! They had some sort of sweet tea from the soft drink dispenser. The server said that they had a hard time keeping brewed tea fresh -- presumably because they don't have enough unsweet tea drinkers as customers.

Soft opening, but I like these hours - everyone should have off on Sundays. Staff was so sweet. I was impressed with the fried shrimp and oyster poboy. It was very clean - fresh grease? Whatever, it wasn’t greasy. The breading was light - and you can still taste the shrimp and oyster flavor. And - the shrimp was deveined!. They’ve only been open two weeks (July 2025), everything was fresh and clean. Will go back to try gumbo, and grilled fish and veggies.

Hella excited for the newest location of Calliope's, literally 2 miles from the house and conveniently located next to NRG. I've been eating at Calliope's since the OG location in EaDo and have been telling anyone who will listen that they have the best po-boy outside of New Orleans I've ever tasted. The fried shrimp is the one to get IMHO- lightly battered, crispy and you can actually taste the shrimp. But don't sleep on the roast beef, oyster, or catfish. Few nights ago went to the soft opening- wow, beautiful build out and super nice staff. Ordered way too much but it was solid all the way around- seafood boil with king crab, shrimp, potato/corn, fried rice, tenders (kids), shrimp po-boy, gumbo. My oldest daughter gave the boil high marks and it had a ton of flavor (garlic butter), seafood cooked just right. Gumbo was excellent- loved the okra ! The kids loved the tenders (plain and garlic parm) and the veggie fried rice was fire, like the cool kids say. They even let us try the catfish which was very good- lightly battered, fried perfectly. Next time I want to try the etouffe, fried rice with meat, wings, red beans and rice….bring the Pepcid!

Went thru drive thru.. took awhile. Food was mediocre at best. The shrimps were extremely small for a grill menu and foil isn’t good to serve food in for radiation factors. This was my first visit.. hopefully I’ll try something else next time & give them a better review. This food was purchase with my money. So I’ll give the most honest reviews.. thanks .. oh yeah It tasted of butter with a hint of garlic ..

I’ve been dining at the Calliope’s on West Bellfort for years. I’m stoked they just opened a new location on South Main by NRG stadium. We had the gumbo, shrimp and crawfish etouffee, and the Suicide Spicy Shrimp. Everything was delicious and it’s only their first day to be open at this new location. The shrimp poboy with spicy homemade remoulade is one oh my all time favorites and the fried catfish & shrimp platter with spicy fries. The new location has a really great looking interior and knowledgeable and friendly staff from the other locations will take great care of their new customers. Highly recommend you get in there asap.

Combo Etouffee very good- yellow, creamy, buttery roux different from the tomato roux I’m used to. Gumbo very good. Red beans and rice very good. Boudin balls great hot, and just as good the next day cold!!! Highly recommend. I’m from out of town and had to place order to go. Nisa was very friendly and helpful.

The food here is amazing and the flavors are strong, sauces are so good. Gumbo is one of my favorites and the po boys are so well put together, and even better with the sauce. Cost depends on how much you get, but everything is worth it and is also great as leftovers too.

Hands down one of the best seafood spots I've been to in a while! The catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection -- crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. But the real star of the show was the NOLA sauce paired with the fried rice. I don't know what kind of magic they put in that sauce, but it brought the whole dish to life. Every bite had that bold, buttery, Cajun flavor that hits just right. The staff was friendly and the service was quick even though the place was busy. You can tell they take pride in their food. If you're a fan of Southern seafood or just love good flavors, this place is a must-try. Can't wait to come back!

I am on a quest to find the best fried shrimp in the country. So far, it's Doc's in Orange Beach, AL. I was very excited to see Calliopes open very close to home! I was a little underwhelmed. The breading was nothing special. I did a drive through pickup for my fried shrimp so I never saw the inside. The person at the window was super sweet and accommodated all of my many questions. The fried shrimp was just ok. It was still piping hot when I arrived home so I don't think it was the travel that made it any less yummy. Maybe I do need to try it by dining in to see if that changes my opinion.

My husband and I ordered the boudin balls, grilled fish, lemon pepper wings, and fries. I specifically asked for the wings to be fried hard, but none of the fried items were actually crispy. The fries were barely cooked and very soggy, like they were put into oil that wasn't hot enough and then pulled out too soon. The food overall just didn't seem properly fried, which is unfortunate because the boudin balls and the wings had the potential to be good . The Nola sauce was the only saving grace to the meal. The service itself was good, but unfortunately the food quality missed the mark. We won't be returning.

Visited the new Main Street location and was thrilled to see the same great quality as the other spots! The poboys remain a favorite especially the fried shrimp and the gumbo tastes homemade full of comfort and flavor. I also tried the turkey neck Cravin Box and it was incredible! Just rich, seasoned perfectly and the meat fell right off the bone. I also sampled a few of their daiquiri flavors and they were all spot on especially the margarita! I'll definitely be back whenever I'm nearby!

This location, like the other 2 locations, is amazing! Calliope's is the place to be! Get a bunch of sides of their Nola sauce - it goes amazing with everything! The service is always top tier and the vibes are great!

I love Calliope's! My normal location I go to is on Westheimer but this one is the same vibes. Great service and even greater food!

I don't know who that cook is off of Main and Murworth,he or she is killing it in the kitchen.Food flavored to perfection and just right.The pork chops and fried rice is my go too.Who ever you are,please keep doing whatever you are doing because it's mad delicious.And the customer service is amazing and spot on,very nice and helpful

I've never actually been here but I've door dashed here a bunch of times. Never had an issue, food is ALWAYS a hit.

I hit a fried shrimp po boy combo with chicken and sausage gumbo and two boudain balls. Service was good and fast and food was hot. My only complaint would be the Boudain could've been crispier.

Love the food here! I got the Po boy and it was delicious! Never really got into Po boys but this place really made a difference for me. Really good service too!

the shrimp was mad over cooked. the gumbo may as well be called rice and gravy cause i don't know what that was

Best food in town. Etouffee was creamy. Boiled shrimps are fresh and SPICY. Absolutely recommend suicide shrimp box. Their soft opening has the free daiquiri promo and it was FIRE

I personally like about everything here but usually get a po-boy with shrimp, crawfish, or oysters. Also etouffe is very good as well. You can't go wrong here.

Do not look at the fake reviews from friends or people they invited to review. Just responding to the owners message. First off I want to say that I've reviewed a lot of places in Houston, but mostly seafood because it's my favorite. So I'm not just some person commenting who doesn't know why they're talking about. I didn't want to completely blast you, but since you mentioned the Catfish Fillets vs the nuggets, i want to mentioned my gf tried the Fillets and it wasn't as generic as the nuggets, but the seasoning definitely wasn't up to par. She left unsatisfied. Regardless, just bc it's the kids meal doesn't mean it's supposed to be gross. Kids deserve good food too. The Nola Sauce: I specifically asked for the special sauce that goes with your seafood boil. But regardless, even if it was for rice, it still wouldn't have satisfied me. Lacks flavor, tastes like a knockoff version of bayou seafoods smack butter. As for the daiquiris, I'm very happy i didn't spend $25 there, especially just for that. Like i said, the daiquiris tasted like water and liquor. No flavor at all. You can go across the street and get a better daiquiri than that. While we were speaking about it to each other, a couple next to us chimed in and agreed. we didn't ask their opinion, but the daiquiri was that bad for them to say that us and they each got 2 different flavors. And if I'm not mistaken, that's all of the flavors available. Maybe this is the review i should've originally typed, but i didn't want to go all in. Hope you get better. And if anyone wants to see real Houston reviews follow me on TikTok @thegrandedamee

We tried the new location for Calliopes on Main, had the roast beef po-boy. It was delicious and messy just as it should be. Bread is a close to New Orleans as I've had in Houston. Also had the sweet potato fries with honey...they were great. So happy they opened near me.

Hot sausage po boy is delicious! Food is great, service is good, and it's a cozy environment for a quick stop to eat.

We made a spontaneous stop for dinner while heading home from the medical center. The place has a bright, clean, modern vibe. Jada at the counter was friendly and helpful with suggestions. We ordered the boudin egg rolls for appetizer and let's just say our party of 3 agreed we'd drive 40 minutes just to have those again! For mains, we tried the roast beef po' boy, surf and turf po' boy, and a seafood basket. All solid choices! The po' boys were tasty with the good bread (because that makes or breaks a good po boy)! The roast beef gravy was delicious, but it's messy so grab extra napkins . The seafood basket was crispy goodness of a shrimp, oysters, catfish, and those homemade onion rings were made just right - you know when they stay together and seasoned just right, not greasy or too salty. Prices were super reasonable, especially for the generous portions. We're already looking forward to stopping by again the next time we're in the area. We were too busy talking and eating so no pics, but it looks and tastes good. Highly recommend giving it a shot if you're nearby!

So excited for the newest location of Calliope's, literally 2 miles from the house and conveniently located next to NRG. I've been eating at Calliope's since the OG location in EaDo and have been telling anyone who will listen that they have the best po-boy outside of New Orleans I've ever tasted. The fried shrimp is the one to get IMHO- lightly battered, crispy and you can actually taste the shrimp. But don't sleep on the roast beef, oyster, or catfish. Few nights ago went to the soft opening- wow, beautiful build out and super nice staff. Ordered way too much but it was solid all the way around- seafood boil with king crab, shrimp, potato/corn, fried rice, tenders (kids), shrimp po-boy, gumbo. My oldest daughter gave the boil high marks and it had a ton of flavor (garlic butter), seafood cooked just right. Gumbo was excellent- loved the okra ! The kids loved the tenders (plain and garlic parm) and the veggie fried rice was fire, like the cool kids say. They even let us try the catfish which was very good- lightly battered, fried perfectly. Next time I want to try the etouffe, fried rice with meat, wings, red beans and rice....bring the Pepcid!

This is their 3rd location and soft opening. Amazing food and service. Everything I tried and had was good with some authentic Cajun flavors. Check it out if you are by the NRG area. Even go before you head to an event at NRG. You won't be disappointed