Mr. John's Steakhouse

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Mr. John's Steakhouse

Steak house · Central City

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2111 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Classic steakhouse with steaks, seafood, cocktails, French onion soup  

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The Best Steakhouses in New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"This lovely Italian steakhouse with an old school feel and attentive service has been around for nearly 30 years, and the elegant atmosphere and approach embraces that history. Stick to classic cuts served medium rare, au gratin vegetables, twice baked potatoes, and the perfectly-browned French onion soup." - Eater Staff

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The Best Restaurants and Bars in the Lower Garden District (LGD) | Eater New Orleans

"This classic Italian steakhouse with an old school feel and attentive service has been around for more than 20 years, and the atmosphere and approach embrace that history. Stick to classic cuts served medium rare, au gratin vegetables, twice baked potatoes, and the perfectly-browned French onion soup." - Clair Lorell

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The Best Restaurants Along New Orleans’s St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line | Eater New Orleans

"If a good steak is on the wishlist, skip nearby Houston’s and opt for a local house, a city favorite at that. Mr. John’s is an Italian steakhouse with an old-school feel and attentive service that has been around for 30 years. Stick to classic cuts served medium rare, au gratin vegetables, twice-baked potatoes, and the perfectly-browned French onion soup." - Beth D’Addono

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A Guide to Dining and Drinking in the Lower Garden District (LGD)

"This classic Italian steakhouse with an old school feel and attentive service has been around for more than 20 years, and the atmosphere and approach embrace that history. Stick to classic cuts served medium rare, au gratin vegetables, twice baked potatoes, and the perfectly-browned French onion soup." - Clair Lorell, Beth D'Addono

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Desi Vega’s Seafood & Steaks Will Open in Metairie This August - Eater New Orleans

"Desi Vega, the restaurateur behind Mr. John’s Steakhouse." - Stephanie Carter

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Amanda-Lynn Weidman

Google
This is more of a cozy upscale restaurant. The atmosphere and service were impeccable. The wait staff was very friendly and easy to talk to. The meal was excellent as were the appetizers and dessert. Excellent wine list. Very comfortable meal with good portions. The decor is pleasant and relaxing. The general vibe is pleasant and relatively quiet.

Brandi Lemons

Google
Everything was impeccable. Service was top notch and I had the best crab cake I have ever eaten. Very professional service staff with out being snobby. While the prices are higher than what you would get at a chain steakhouse the quality of the food, the portion sizes, and the staff make it well worth the cost. Will definitely be back on our next trip to New Orleans.

germaine broussard

Google
I went 7/2025, waiter never introduced his self. Finally I asked, his name, it was Lloyd. We had to ASK for the specials for evening, and a wine menu. He mentioned he had a full service bar for cocktails, however came back said they were lacking some of the ingredients!!! We ordered a very nice bottle of wine over 100+ dollars & we did not stay for dinner! I always do fine dining in New Orleans and heard very nice things about this restaurant. However, this New Orleanian lady WILL NOT be going back there, Liz B.😔😏

Susan Connolly

Google
Our service was impeccable! Lloyd our waiter was great! He provided terrific suggestions and Darrell our server was fantastic! Being gluten-free is always a challenge and finding items on the menu that are delicious can be an issue.Uncle John's Steakhouse was Amazing! We stayed at the Wyndham adjacent to the restaurant. Who would have guessed that the best meal we had in New Orleans was right next door!

Terry Dorsey

Google
We were visiting NO LO and decided to stop in for dinner on our last night. Well from the start could see we were in for a treat our server Boris definitely enjoyed his job. Did a great job. As did the others helping. I have never had a steak come on such a hot plate which is good. We were warned. Do know it is on the pricey side. With that said very enjoyable. So thanks to all.

Reggie Labat

Google
Upscale and on the expensive side. Food was great. One steak sent back twice but restaurant comp the steak. All the others were great. Corking fee was a little high $30. Little confusion on separate checks…seems to be up to the waiter. Handicap accessible and valet parking.

Monique S

Google
We made a reservation for 5 for a birthday dinner. Borris was the best! He made great recommendations, and we enjoyed it all. The steaks were tender, juicy and cooked perfectly.

Gail Ponce

Google
Fantastic steakhouse located right off St. Charles. I went with my fiancé for my birthday and we were treated very nicely from the moment we walked in. Our servers Jimmie and server assistant Amie were outstanding. The food was on a whole other level!! The steak was prepared perfectly and was so tender. The apps were a very good portion and so flavorful. A little on the pricier side but so worth it. We will definitely be back again :)
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Mark M.

Yelp
We just loved the service, ambience, and of course the food. The cocktail and wine list is not too shabby either. A local favorite.
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Debbie D.

Yelp
A reliable dining experience, with variations in sound levels, server attentiveness, and quality. Avoid rush hour and do not allow them to seat you on the left side of the restaurant; loud and bustling.... A couple days ago everything was spot on; today, the steaks came out a little too rare for our tastes. They remedied it quickly so no harm, no foul. If they had better bread, it would definitely rate a 4.5! We enjoyed our experience and will return on our next visit to the Big Easy.
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Drew K.

Yelp
Mr. John's is attached to the Wyndham Avenue Plaza on St. Charles. This steakhouse has been open since 2006 and many locals refer to it as one of the best in town. My wife and I swung by for dinner while in town recently and had a mixed bag of a meal. The interior is American Steakhouse meets New Orleans. There's rich wood paneling, that familiar tile floor, bent wood chairs, bustling tight dining areas with waiters running about holding plates piled high, and framed pictures of local/national celebrities grinning over plates of steak collecting dust on the walls. It's intimate if you're a two top, but would equally feel comfortable if you were a loud boisterous big table of friends. Although it's a steakhouse, I noticed many guests dining in shorts or other versions of casual dress, so don't sweat the details if it's too hot outside for a jacket. The service is everything you've come to expect from New Orleans fine dining waiters. They were cracking jokes and having fun, but all business when it came to questions, orders, bringing food out fast, and making sure we had everything we needed. Zero complaints on that front. The food though left us disappointed. Either this place used to be fantastic and has just let their standards backslide over time, or maybe it was just an off night, but neither of us were impressed by the quality of just about everything that came out. Was it edible? Yes. I'm not saying the food was terrible avoid at all costs, etc. It just wasn't executed well, especially for the price point. They bring out a gratis meatball when you first sit down, and not that I paid for it, but the little meat treat was falling apart at the touch of my fork, and the red sauce it came in was thin and under seasoned. I ordered the Veal Alyssa, a breaded cut of veal with crabmeat and lemon butter sauce, sitting atop a linguini Bolognese. The breading was over fried and chewy. The sauce was again thin and under seasoned, but the linguini Bolognese itself had a nice bite. We both ordered the turtle soup and it was just plain off. My wife had similar feedback on her entree. Just meh. New Orleans is filled with exceptional fine dining options. Admittedly, steakhouses take a backseat to French Creole fare which is usually the main event, but there's still plenty of options to choose from. I'm not ready to completely write the place off based on one evening and hope my eventual next visit is an improvement.
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Lynne O.

Yelp
We tried Mr John's twice. The first night was after a long flight and we thought the service was terrific, the food great and dessert (cheesecake) out of this world. Later visit that week, was less pleasing. Cocktails were served With way too much ice, filet was overcooked for a rare request but salad and baked potato was very good. We were disappointed and did not return.
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Ongelle C.

Yelp
Previously been here about 10 years ago and the food was amazing. Well needless to say, our visit this weekend was a very disappointing. My martini was pretty good but hubby said his old fashioned was not good at all. Now onto our meal, ordered the soft shell crab appetizer special with a seafood gumbo and turtle soup. Entrees were regular filet mignon, petit filet mignon and a side of creamed spinach. Let me start at the beginning, our soup and gumbo came out in a reasonable time. The gumbo was decent but the turtle soup was very disappointing. At one point the busboy came up to the table and asked if I wanted my martini refreshed and I said no. Mind you, I still had a third of my drink left, along with an olive. Next thing I know, he scooped up my drink and immediately walked away. When the waiter came up and asked how everything was I proceeded to tell him what happened and at that moment the busboy walked up and heard what I was saying and he did apologize and replaced my drink with a new drink. I then went on to ask the waiter about the soft shell crab appetizer that we had yet to receive. Now I had already taken 2 bites of the filet and was very disappointed as it was bland. My husband said his steak was seasoned well. The waiter admitted he forgot to put in the order for the appetizer and then abruptly walked away. When he returned, I proceeded to tell him I was not pleased with the steak and would really prefer the soft shell crab appetizer and that I was not going to eat the steak nor pay for it. I then received the appetizer as my meal and it was mediocre and drowning in sauce. At this level and prices of restaurant, everyone should have high expectations. Unfortunately, this time, Mr. John's Steakhouse didn't meet our expectations.
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Jaime E.

Yelp
We came with a large party (maybe 9 people) and the waitstaff was attentive without becoming intrusive. I shared the boneless ribeye with my neighbor and it was probably the best steak I've had in years. Grilled to perfection! All of the sides were delish (Creamed Spinach, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Loaded Potato...) It's an Old Skool steakhouse, old guys with white aprons. The organizer of the evening comes here whenever he's in New Orleans, I see why.

Gerald L.

Yelp
We absolutely loved this place. The ribeye was so tender and juicy. The atmosphere and the service was so good. Will definitely be back.
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Dress K.

Yelp
We ate here yesterday a party of nine of us we had a wonderful time , it was our first time ever dinning at Mr. John's I highly recommend this place as one of the top steakhouses the service was very nice all the guys came out and sung to the birthday girl our servers was Mr.Llyod and Mr.Double D they where great with recommendations of things on the menu please try their gumbo it was perfect. The ambience over all was welcoming we where able to be ourselves.
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Rachel H.

Yelp
We frequent NOLA about 4 times a year and after several recommendations to check out Mr. John's Steakhouse we finally stopped in. Making reservations was easy, after a quick Uber ride we were checking in. It appeared that despite being on time our table was not ready. We were directed to the small bar area that was filled with people. We spent a while trying to order a drink, but with all of the bodies it wasn't idea to be standing while holding a drink. I was a little annoyed since we were dressed up, in heels and holding out bags, coats and now our drinks. Once we finally made it to our table we started with the complimentary meatball, which was super yummy. Honestly, I would have ordered a plate of them but I didn't see them on the menu. We opted to start with the Onion Rings and boy were we happy! A large order that was perfect for sharing with 3-4 people. The red onions were something we hadn't had in an onion ring but offer a little sweetness which we loved. Dinner is where things went a little down hill. My biggest pet peeve at a restaurant is when your meal comes with sauces/ additions that are not mentioned on the menu. I went with the Braised Pork Belly- which menu says is: "Seared crispy and served atop garlic mashed potatoes with a roasted shallot jus". Instead I got the pork belly covered in a sauce which was kind of spicy and sweet potato mash. I didn't eat more than a bite of two. At a normal restaurant I feel like staff notice and inquire- not here. Even when I didn't want it boxed up no questions asked. For the price you pay here I was disappointed. The mac and cheese was good, the filet mignon and petite filet were also very very good. Steak wise- this is a great choice (it is a steak house after all). Dessert was very similar to the main in a sense that a lot came on mine that I didn't know was coming. It could have been the lack of explanation from staff or just not adding items to the menu, either way it left me feeling meh. Would we return? I don't see it in our future. There are a lot of food options in NOLA and a for a $300+ dinner and drinks I'm not sure it was worth it.

James G.

Yelp
Spot on - service, food, ambience! A little loud for our taste but the food came out fresh, hot and service was impeccable...
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Peter K.

Yelp
I guess the management did not take the same hospitality course the awesome waiters did. Our group endured an unacceptable wait time to be seated. Drinks should have been offered to us while we waited 30 minutes for our reserved table to be vacated. No apology. Did not look good. Immediately opinions shifted once our cheerful waiter arrived and the bottles started to flow. Wonderful and incredibly inexpensive wine list. Varieties from all over the world including the pacific north west. Bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp and fried green tomatoes are a must have. The shrimp are meaty and savory. The tomatoes are loaded with a generous amount of crab meat. Everything is loaded with crab meat here. Might be a bit excessive. Steaks tasted like steak and not whatever you find in supermarkets these days. Cooked perfectly. Perfect color. Creamed spinach very good. Exactly what you expect it to be.

Rachel W.

Yelp
The service and complimentary meatball were the highlights of our meal. I ordered the petite filet, mac and cheese, and asparagus, and our table shared the onion rings. While the filet was cooked properly, it lacked flavor and was a bit tough. The mac and cheese had an unexpected, overpowering taste that turned out to be due to a mix-up--we had been served the crawfish mac and cheese by mistake, which our server immediately removed from the bill. Fortunately, I didn't eat more than a bite of it because it is advertised to have andouille in it and I'm allergic to pork. The asparagus was enjoyable, but overall, I left feeling hungry and disappointed. For the price, I had hoped for a more memorable dining experience.
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Anthony N.

Yelp
Mr. John's Steakhouse is my favorite steakhouse in the city. I keep drifting away to try other steakhouses in the city, but I always return like a boomerang. The atmosphere, service, and food are impeccable! Their appetizers are always tasty and I love the complimentary meatball they bring out. Their steaks are always well seasoned and cooked to perfection. As much as I want to finish each bite; I always end up with delicious leftovers I happily devour at lunch the next day. The way the servers brought out food was theatrical. They do not casually walk to your table with your food, they will walk and cross around your table to place the food at same time. It's like putting on a show, I could not wrap my head around it when I noticed it the first time. It was a nice touch to dinner. Overall, this is where I would take my most important people in my life for a special dinner for a perfect evening. Don't miss out on Mr. John's!

James S.

Yelp
Best steakhouse in NOLA. But also excellent non-steak options especialy french onion soup, onion rings and shrimp Outstanding professional service.
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Alesia W.

Yelp
Food was good. Customer service the best. Very pricey, and I'm not really a steak lover, so I'm not the best judge, but everyone loved theirs. The bills came too $400 for two. Nice ambience. Honestly for me, I've had much better for a lot less. But the anniversary guest enjoyed it that's what counts.
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Alex W.

Yelp
Sat at the bar with friends two nights ago. We had (between us all) a steak, pork belly, potato's au gratin, a crab cake, a few glasses of wine and a couple mixed drinks. Everything was fantastic. Charlie the bartender was excellent and a perfect host.
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Bridjunnie G.

Yelp
Amazing!! The ambiance of this restaurant is elegant but not over the top. The steaks are to die for!! Literally everything from the food to the service was top tier.. truly fine dining!
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Dimitri D.

Yelp
I recently enjoyed a quality ribeye steak with an old-time, nice atmosphere, and it was a culinary delight. The perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful ribeye was a true standout, making it a must-try for steak enthusiasts looking for a charming, nostalgic setting.
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Katharina F.

Yelp
Each and every year we come Here for our Anniversary. And never, ever have we been disappointed. From the starters to dessert, fantastic. Only 1 thing this year I do not agree with. While Everything was fantastic, clean and immaculate, I do not want to see a hostess in jeans. Sorry , this restaurant is not the place for jeans.( jmho). Thank you again for a fantastic meal

PJ W.

Yelp
Food was ok.. very overpriced. The side dishes were small and also pricey.. the service was done with an air of arrogance and annoyance. Felt very rushed.. won't go back again
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C S.

Yelp
The service at Mr John's is impeccable, I wish I could say the same for the steak and asparagus . I order a petite filet Rare plus and it arrived medium and as it sat on the sizzling plate it cooked even more . The asparagus was so over cooked it was yellow and stringy. It was not yellow asparagus.very loud .
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Shaprece E.

Yelp
Charlie Brown was amazing! The gulf fish of the day was so delicious. The margarita was also amazing. 10/10 recommend. I took myself out on a date and was a little nervous walking back to my car, Charlie made sure I got in my car safely. Outstanding service!
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Sabrina C.

Yelp
To all the people who gave this less than 4 stars- shame on you. Shame, shame , shame on you!!! I am from Los Angeles, and when I go out I don't go out to eat steak.... I go out to eat fusion, trendy restaurants and SUSHI. This steak changed the way I look at a steak house forever. This is the best steak I have ever had in my entire life. And no offense for the people who are whining in the other reviews you don't know what you are talking about. It was my friends birthday, so they brought meat balls out to celebrate at the beginning of the meal ( not on the menu ), please add this to the menu, they were wonderful! The steak had so much flavor, we got it "Oscar style", we got the Bone In Ribeye! Also, we got onion rings, creamed spinach, Mac n cheese, mushrooms, asparagus, and etc! Um, I rarely give anything 5 stars, this is only 1/2 restaurants I thoroughly enjoyed in New Orleans. I am extremely impressed with the service, the food and it even had a nice ambiance (dark inside)! We took a friend for his birthday dinner here and he was absolutely mind blown! This restaurant in Los Angeles would literally sell itself, it doesn't need a big name. In fact this place could give lessons to all the other steak houses in Los Angeles. I walked in and immediately saw SLY's picture on the wall- that man has good taste in food.
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Katie K.

Yelp
Mr. John's might be a new favorite of ours. Our server Lance was absolutely awesome. From the bacon wrapped shrimp starter to the espresso martini (and everything in between which included the fish special and filet!) it was so so delicious and such a pleasant experience. Wish I could give this place (and Lance!) 6 stars!
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Marcus W.

Yelp
Literally one of the best cooked filet mignon's I've ever eaten. If you come to this establishment you cannot go wrong with anything steak related. Mr. Boris was a phenomenal host to us and answered all of our questions as an ambassador to the Mr. John's brand. Ask for him if you dine here. He's easily one of the best hosts I've ever had the chance to interact with. If you're looking for an intimate steakhouse setting with great food this is it!! My wife and I are building a list of "go to" restaurants when we travel and this is a definite staple for our list.
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Lisa C.

Yelp
They have a formal attire requirement took the hubs here for his bday dinner - the meatball is the best meatball I've ever had. Also the only meatball I've seen with a birthday candle. The filet was cooked perfectly came on a temperature specific plate as it continues to cook on the plate and comes out while you can still hear the sizzling The mushrooms highlighted their natural flavor would've preferred a bit more flavor on them of some sort.. the kids meals were large enough to feed both kids and they were patient with us and our kids and the fact that we weren't in our formal attire... it was a lovely night to remember.

Lacci H.

Yelp
I went here on Aug 10th for my birthday dinner. My mom and dad came in to town to surprise me. We made a reservation and were quickly sat. The waiter had one table and a small party aside from us. We waited 5 minutes before being greeted, if you're swamped I completely understand, that was not the case. When we were greeted the waiter was borderline rude. Sloppily putting our silverware down and rushing off. Never asked if we wanted appetizers. I ordered an espresso martini from the Conceirge (assuming thats who was bringing out the food and filling up the waters) 5/10 nothing great but not bad either, honestly just tasted like straight vodka. We're not on bourbon st, do better. My dad and I shared a NY strip. We ordered Medium, we got medium well to well done and it was very tough. We understand this is a chef/kitchen problem. It was the servers problem when he didn't ask how our food or drinks were. All our waters were empty twice. The bill was about $250 for 3 of us. We tipped 20% obviously because I was a server and never know if it's tip share or not. If the tip was going directly to our server he didn't deserve more than $5. And that's being generous. For what the food costs here, the quality of the food, drinks and service should be WAY higher. However, the host and other staff seemed very very friendly. Very unfortunate experience for my first birthday in NOLA. Now that I live here I certainly would NOT recommend you waste your time at this steakhouse when there are so many others.
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Kyron S.

Yelp
In my opinion this is the best steakhouse in the country. I have now been here 4 times and it never disappoints. Food is top notch, and the service is always on point. Well managed restaurant.
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Matthew L.

Yelp
From the minute we pulled up for valet services till the minute we left, every minute of our experience was well regarded by both my Wife and I. Valet was super nice, gave us text updates which let us text them when we were ready for pick up. We were welcomed warmly and our two servers made sure we were well taken care of. Their service alone was worth the ticket to admission. The food was amazing!!!! Onion rings, tuna for appetizers were stupendous. That filet mignon (medium rare) was amazing!! The best steak I have had in the city so far. The sides were delightful (garlic mashed potatoes, potatoes au gratin, broccoli au gratin). Desert put us over the top but was well worth it. A must try in the city of New Orleans!
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Nicoleta S.

Yelp
Service was good. Food was ok. Nice place, ambiance was exactly what you'd expect. Steak was ok
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Von W.

Yelp
My wife and I came here a few weeks ago for our anniversary and they did not disappoint. I made a reservation with OpenTable and made a notation that we were celebrating our anniversary. Service was excellent, from the valet to the servers. And, frankly, for the price we paid, it should have been. We were waited on hand and foot. We wanted for nothing. Our glasses were never empty. The restaurant was clean, but had that old school, mafia vibe. Like a scene from Godfather--dark, photos on the wall, tiled floor, dark wood. It did not have the hip ambiance of Desi Vega's. No, this was the place for folks like Archie Manning, who was seated near the front windows of the restaurant. It reminded me of an old Dickey Brennan's, like in need of a reno. Well, the food was delicious. I wasn't crazy about my seafood soup that only had one oyster and one shrimp in it and I wasn't crazy about our $31 lobster tail. That was so overpriced and didn't have much flavor. The highlight dishes were everything else--who dat shrimp (wrapped in bacon and dressed with this delectable sauce); we get this dish whenever we visit Desi's; crab cake, and, yes, it was sizzling and mostly crab; ribeye, so tender, moist, and flavorful, despite being well done; and a side of lyonnaise potatoes. I've heard these called brabant potatoes in other restaurants. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They surprised us with a complimentary ooey-gooey bread pudding dessert at the end. It was small, but we were watching our carb intake. Not sure how to describe the dessert, but it was a tasty treat. We can check this box as we make our steakhouse rounds.
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Max H.

Yelp
Very impressive experience for my first time to visit. The food and service was top notch and the atmosphere was fantastic. The next time I'm in New Orleans, this restaurant will certainly be on my list.

Marlon P.

Yelp
If your thinking bout making a reservation read this review ! I went here last night had a reservation for 9 arrived about 8:40 was immediately seated ! Nice place low lighting very nice upscale intimate New Orleans style restaurant ! Sat down my server was great I ordered onion rings and fried green tomato appetizer onions are 10/10 must try best flavor of onions rings I've had in life perfectly fried ! Fried green tomato as well 10/10 loaded with crab on top hint when ever you order lump crab dishes here they are not stingy I got lump crab on my steak as well n it was loaded with crab . After the apps I got the bone in ribeye with creamed spinach and Freddy Mac the creamed spinach is omg I'm a spinach lover tho 10/10 the Freddy Mac I give 8/10 only because I feel the sausage in it makes it a tad too salty with the amount of cheese that's already in it now down to the steak man that thing was the best ever 20/10 hands down I order mines well done lol yea I know don't kill me but it was the most un dry well done steak I have ever had if that makes any sense full of flavor you definitely can taste the quality here on top of the make sure you get the truffle butter to go with it if your a butter lover like me that truffle butter with the steak makes a easy Ten stars !!!! But hey don't take my word for it just got my whole overall experience 12/10 exceptional service here the people know their job it do it well I never had one single issue definitely enjoyed my night my food is posted here thanks Mr. John's hats off !!

Monique D.

Yelp
My friend's and I visited Mr. John's this past weekend to celebrate our friend's birthday and we were utterly flabbergasted as they allowed someone to bring a dog into the resturant. Although wearing a service vest, the dog clearly was not a service dog as it was a Maltese poodle of some sort, it is highly unlikely a dog under 20lbs is a valiant service animal, maybe an emotional support animal at best but not service animal. The dog was leashed however, the owner allowed slack so the dog was able to roam and be within less than a foot of other paying patrons. I am appalled that an animal was allowed in. Thankfully, we had a great server who noticed how off putting it was to us and moved us to another table where I did not have to encounter a dog approaching me or near my table as I ate dinner. Our server Lance was amazing, a real GEM! Very accommodating and friendly. I would give 5 stars only for the service. The food was not good at all. I ordered a medium well, Cowboy steak and it was extremely dry and lacked flavor, not worth $70. The baked potato was drenched in butter, although fully loaded, the only taste of it was butter, the Who Dat Shrimp was covered in burnt bacon and the brocoli au grautin was also flavorless. The brocoli was undercooked and drenched in butter as well. A 1st and last experience for my friends and I. Definitely not worth the $400 we collectively spent. If it was not for the kindness of our server, our entire dining experience would have been a complete and utter nightmare.
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Leah S.

Yelp
Admittedly we didn't come for the steak. So I'm guessing the steak is really good since it's a steakhouse and had a steady flow of people coming in. But we don't eat meat. There are some side dishes on the menu that looked good and that's what got us there. Our waiter wasn't thrilled that we wouldn't be a big check but the servers did check in on us a few times. We ordered the tomato and mozzarella salad which I'm honestly worried will give me trouble sometime tonight. I think the tomato was bad, and the mozzarella was like rubber. We also got a baked potato which was excellent, asparagus which was over cooked, mac and cheese which had a nice crispy top, and steak fries that my husband said were fantastic. Overall I was underwhelmed, but fully understand we didn't order what they are probably best known for.

Stephen G.

Yelp
Can't say enough. Old time charm, classy staff, table cloths. Great drinks, great wine menu. Food is cooked to perfection no matter how you ask for it to be cooked. I am a former New Yorker and lived all over the country, by FAR the best veal chop I have ever eaten. Steaks are aged well and cooked to perfection. My mouth is watering writing this review. Been here several times and always top notch. Did I mention the prices are reasonable. This is a classy joint...I highly recommend for any occasion.

Gavin M.

Yelp
Excellent service. Nothing was missed. Food came out on hot plates so everything stayed hot throughout our meal.
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India R.

Yelp
Update! Phenomenal service and food from start to finish as always. Mr. John's is my favorite Steakhouse in the city. Celebrated a friends birthday recently and had an amazing time! I can always count on this establishment to be consistent and on point. Ask for Mr. Boris! I request him Everytime!
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Wendy N.

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We had a reservation for 730, by 745 we inquired when we would be seated and were told another 20 minutes or so. Naturally we left. I really wanted to try this place, perhaps next time.
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Ashley F.

Yelp
I went with family for a birthday celebration. Upscale white table cloth experience. Service was good. I ordered the filet mignon, creamed spinach, and Freddie mac and cheese. The filet and creamed spinach tasted like any other steak house in my opinion. The Freddie mac and cheese was so so. Nothing to write home about overall other than impeccable service.
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Anthony T.

Yelp
My wife and I stumbled into this place as we were looking for a new steak joint to try out for our anniversary. Without reservation, they were able to seat us promptly and started serving us swiftly. The overall atmosphere was elegant with very dim lights and full of guests. I found it a tad bit difficult to read the menu as it was fairly dim. Wait staff was very attentive with providing service, as well as bussing dishware from the table. For starters, my wife and I ordered the fried green tomatoes with crabmeat which was delicious. Nicely fried without the feeling of being too oily. Also ordered the onion rings to accommodate my steak, which was the Ribeye that was cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the shrimp and lobster pasta, which unusually was mildly sweet. We were unsure of it was supposed to be sweet, but we usually tend to not complain. For sides, we've ordered the potato au gratin and Freddie Mac and cheese which were both nicely prepared. Some of the potatoes were undercooked, but edible. 5 stars to overall atmosphere and making us feel welcomed. I would definitely come back in to try other dishes, perhaps a bigger steak!
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Diana G.

Yelp
Arrived early for a drink at the bar, for a much anticipated meal. We were seated in an small dinning room with a large group of men. I did note that there was open seating in the main dining room. The food was excellent, but I was unable to have a conversation, with my friend because the men were really loud. Dinner became a cringe worthy experience as several of the men kept dropping F- bombs. I am not a prude but F-bombs need to be reserved for the tavern, not a fine dining restuarant. Why the hostess seated me this area was beyond me, it was not an enjoyable experience and I regret to say I won't be returning to my once favorite place to eat. Desserts need to be updated from the same old cheesecakes, brownies and creme brulee and the ever present bread pudding.
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Felix P.

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This place is a hidden gem in New Orleans! We have now tried several things on the menu, both steak and fish. Everything we've tried has been excellent. Service is always on point. Nothing but high praise fir them. It reminds me of a boutique steak house in Manhattan!. I have to add, it's the best shrimp remoulade I've had...and I've had many! Will definitely be back!!
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Aarti J.

Yelp
This establishment was incredibly overhyped, especially for the price. I recommend heading elsewhere for your New Orleans Steak Needs. The birthday meatball was a nice touch though! Would come back to relive the meme.
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Lauren G.

Yelp
The Basics: Mr. John's is located on St. Charles Ave and looks like a classic steakhouse. The restaurant feels very comfortable and the quality of the steak is superb. A great stop for steak in NOLA. Things I like: The food and service here is amazing. I ordered the french onion soup which I'd highly suggest and the steak was of amazing quality. We also got the macaroni and cheese as a side and it was delicious. We ended with the cheesecake which was all great. The service here is also amazing. My friend was asking questions about how the steaks were cooked and the waiter actually took the time to show him how it's done, which was out of this world amazing service. They even brought by a complimentary meatball at the start of our meal! We had such a wonderful experience at Mr. John's. Things I didn't like: Absolutely nothing! Everything was delicious. If you want good steak in NOLA, this is the place to go!
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Tracy P.

Yelp
A bit pricey, but my steak was cooked to perfection and the waiter was friendly & jovial and came back to our table from time to time to make sure we had everything we needed. (So many servers at other restaurants don't do that! They serve your food and then you never see them again until the bill arrives.) So yeah, it was very pleasant dining experience.
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Lance F.

Yelp
Typical Desi Vega spot. Very high-end on the pricey size parking is pretty good. Service is definitely good. Typical Italian.
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Alicia Y.

Yelp
Staying in the adjoining Wyndham condo, we'd get appetizers and desserts. Crab cakes were amazing.
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Candis H.

Yelp
I use to live right by Mr. John's and never went in, I really missed out on a lot of great food. We went here with a group of 9 and had a great time. Our server, Lance, was wonderful. The appetizers we had were delicious. The tuna app, meatballs, and onion strings, I want more of them now. We all ordered a variety of steaks and side orders. Everything was absolutely delicious. The filet just melted in your mouth. The potato's and Mac and cheese were phenomenal. The desserts were equaling great, GET THE BREAD PUDDING, oh my god. If I wasn't so full I would have ordered more. It was one of my top 5 bread pudding. They have a great wine selection to chose from as well. This place is great for a date night, friend dinner, or celebration! We had a wonderful time and I'll definitely be back.