Old-school Creole with a respectable cellar
French Quarter · New Orleans · Creole Bistro · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed February 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Mr. B's wine list feels like it was built in the '90s and hasn't totally caught up — but in New Orleans, that's not always a bad thing. There's depth here, especially in French classics, though the markups lean tourist-zone heavy. This is a place where the wine program takes itself seriously enough to have options, but not so seriously that anyone's updating it regularly.
The list skews Old World with a solid Burgundy and Bordeaux showing, plus a predictable California cab section that feels obligatory. You'll find some Loire Valley entries and a handful of Italian reds that suggest someone cared once upon a time. The gaps are notable: minimal natural wine, thin on the Rhône, and almost nothing adventurous. It's the kind of list that pairs well with gumbo and BBQ shrimp but won't surprise anyone who's been drinking wine this decade.
By-the-glass pours are serviceable but safe — think Sonoma chardonnay, a Sancerre, maybe a Chianti. The selection rotates glacially, if at all, and you're paying $14-18 for wines that should clock in closer to $10-12. Nothing exciting, but nothing offensive either. If you're here for the food and need a glass of something cold and white, you'll be fine.
Château de la Ragotière Muscadet — $42
Crisp, mineral-driven Loire white that's built for raw oysters and fried seafood — exactly what you're ordering here anyway
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Chinon
Cab Franc with earthy funk and bright acidity that most people overlook for the Bordeaux section, but it's got more personality and cuts through richer Creole sauces beautifully
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $120+ when you can find it at retail for $80 — pure tourist trap pricing on a wine that's already overpriced everywhere
Albert Boxler Pinot Blanc + BBQ Shrimp
Alsatian weight and texture stands up to the butter and spice without fighting it — the richness meets richness play works perfectly
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mr. B's isn't breaking any wine list rules, but it's not embarrassing itself either. Come for the Creole classics, order something French, and you'll drink just fine — just don't expect any deals or surprises.
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