Fodor's Travel

"First-timers must try the Gumbo Ya-Ya, a rich chicken and sausage gumbo."

Fodor's Travel

"One of the best barbecue shrimp dishes in the city."

Frommer's

"BBQ shrimp is the claim to fame here, and that’s what you should get. Other dishes tempt as well, but the plump, peppery house special is the standout and indeed the distinguishing feature here."

Travel + Leisure

"In New Orleans barbecue shrimp means sautéing the shrimp in a Worcestershire seasoned butter sauce that will wreak havoc on your shirt, so make sure to tuck that napkin in your collar. It’s a NOLA staple, and here they do it best."

Zagat

"Famous” BBQ shrimp that's worth getting sauce up to your elbows.”

Megan Romer

"Gumbo Ya-Ya, a house specialty, is actually a fairly straight-forward Cajun-style chicken and sausage gumbo, with a dark roux base, a big dose of the Cajun trinity (celery, bell pepper, and onion), and a heavy hand with Creole seasonings. It's simple and well-balanced, and the carefully-selected ingredients really shine.​"

Eat Your World

"Mr. B’s Bistro makes a wonderful gumbo ya-ya with a dark-brown roux, generous pieces of roasted chicken and hunks of andouille, and a rich, spicy taste."

Beth D'Addono

"Mr. B's Gumbo Ya Ya is a must-slurp."

WhereTraveler

"Must-tries include the barbecued shrimp."

Eat Your World

"The BBQ shrimp is everything this dish was meant to be: buttery, peppery, briny, messy. The bread is a must, because you will want to slurp down that sauce."