Calliope’s - South Main — Restaurant in Houston

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...

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...

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...