We celebrated my wife's birthday last night with a few friends and it was a truly memorable experience. From the moment we walked in until the time we left everything was perfect. Cocktails and food were delicious and service was spot on! read more

The ladyfriend brought me here for an early birthday dinner. You know the one meal per year that I am not paying! Haha. Anyway, we were seated immediately, and the waiter gave us the list of specials. I started off with a perfectly made Sazerac that turned into 2 Sazeracs rather quickly. The chef gave us some free bruschetta that was delicious, then came the free bread which was a small hot loaf of Leidenheimers. So good! I ordered a Caprese salad to start which was simple and light, much needed after the doubling up of carbs. For an Entree I got the duck which was a fried half of a duck with a raspberry sauce with spinach and sweet potatoes. Phenomenal. Then they gave me a little birthday dessert which was some sort of chocolate covered ice cream that was lit on fire. This was a great meal with great service. Who could ask for anything more? read more

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What an absolute miss of a brunch for Mother's Day. We went to annunciation because my mother in law loved their menu or so we thought. The deviled eggs were fine and had three options. The trout almandine had no flavor. Even the brown butter sauce it had was completely soaked up and the trout was very fishy, the green beans were overcooked and not seasoned, The lemon tart was good but the crust and the topped cookie was dry as can be. Overall, would not come back for brunch read more

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Had an amazing dinner with two friends in town for a conference during FQF. APPETIZERS: Paneed Oysters, Fried Green Tomatoes with Merliton Slaw, and Crabmeat Au Gratin - all amazing, but the Crabmeat was a standout. Chef also comp'd some brouchetta. ENTREES: 3 had the Chef's Fish of the Day which was a delicious Louisiana Black Drum topped with a medley of Lump Crab, Crawfish, and Scallops. Our server even knew the difference between red drum and black drum. The pièce de résistance, however was my Softshell Crab Monica - locally sourced and it is in season - over a bed of pasta with jumbo lump crab meat and crawfish. All plates were returned to the kitchen completely cleaned. DESSERT: House made Strawberry Cheesecake - also LA sourced and in season, so sweet strawberries - not sour. We sat downstairs with the piano and the vibe was lovely and happening for FQF. read more

Annunciation - Softshell Crab Monica - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Beautiful space. Amazing food service. Warm staff. Went during restaurant week June 26. Beautiful 3 course run. Duck was immaculate came with a divine sweet potato side. 50$ bucks. Gumbo yes. Charcuterie starter, absolutely. Crab au gratin divine. Great drinks. Family feels. Tasteful wine selection. read more

Annunciation - Fried Green Tomato Slaw was yes. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Highly recommend reservations. We had a short wait on a Sunday evening for a party of six. Started with drinks at the bar. The bartender was very attentive. Once we got to the table our server seemed to be trying to be super funny rather than just taking or orders. Maybe I was hangry, but I really just wanted to get our orders in and not be entertained by jokes. The food was delicious. My partner and I tried a few appetizers for our dinner ad we wanted to try many things. Everyone else really enjoyed their entrees. We enjoyed the crabmeat au gratin, the fried green tomatoes (a bit overdone), but the crab ravioli was amazing. The bread pudding could have been better. I wish it had more sauce. It seemed a bit dry. Really enjoyed the ambiance, service, and cocktails. We will definitely be returning for a nice meal when we are in town. read more

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Run, don't walk. You will not regret it. The food was amazing but I want to start with a shout out to our server Sam. He was an absolute delight, incredibly friendly and sweet. Ok, the food. We did the Revillion menu as is our tradition. It's a fun way to try all of their newest items and a cool winter tradition. It was a four course dinner. The amuse bouche was a bread with basil and cheese and it was to die for. For the second course we had the salad and the gnocchi. Both were fantastic and I honestly couldn't pick a favorite, they were both delicious. The salad was one of the best salads I've ever tasted. I'm looking back at the menu and it seems like the other things on the sample menu weren't on the list because I normally wouldn't choose a salad at a place like this with so many other options but it was fantastic. For our third course we had Beef Wellington and Wild Mushroom Risotto. The Beef Wellington was amazing, with a layer of some sort of mustard sauce under the pastry that I would not mind drowning in. The risotto was vegetarian but had a great umami flavor. For desert we had the tiramisu and the Italian Budino. Normally I'm not a fan of tiramisu but this was so good. The Budino was amazing with sea salt and butterscotch. A great meal and a great dining experience!! read more

Annunciation - One of the best salads I have ever eaten - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I consider this restaurant a hidden gem. It is a jewel of a place with traditional southern and Creole cuisine in an intimate setting on the edge of the Warehouse District. The food is classic and the ambience is cozy. Highlights include softshell crab (in season) on Crawfish Monica, shrimp Etouffe, seasonal fish filet specials and perfectly prepared lamb chops. Service is delightful. There is a low key pleasant bar and cocktails are great. Noise level is low with subdued live piano on weekends. Upstairs is a spacious private event space. Definitely worth checking out for a relaxed evening. read more

The chicken and sausage gumbo was some of the best I have ever had anywhere in the city. The harvest salad and paneed chicken were pretty tasty. The stuffed shrimp and polenta was a little to dry. The pumpkin ravioli was nothing special.The cocktails were very tasty and the pumpkin cheesecake was light and airy. The overall ambiance was 6/10 nothing bad just nothing special. The service was top notch and most especially Michael. read more

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My review is for Christmas Eve dinner (Yes I know I am late). It was a prix fixe meal but with plenty of choices. We had an amuse bouche of bruschetta and then I started with a small bowl of bisque and then I had a yummy plate of speckled trout with asparagus. The wine and cocktail choices were great. I gobbled up my dessert cannoli too fast to even get a photo. My friends got the eggplant, the beef wellington, salads and we all loved our food. Service was great and the restaurant decorations were lovely and very seasonal. Next time I'll have to go for brunch! read more

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Great date night spot. It's small but very cute. The service was good and the food top notch. We celebrated a friend's birthday here. For appetizers we ordered: Caesar salad, wedge salad, crabmeat au gratin, oysters, boudin balls, and we got complimentary bruschetta and bread. My favorite were the oysters and crabmeat au gratin. They did not skimp on the crabmeat, every bite was loaded. Entrees: salmon special, lamb chops, soft-shell crab pasta, NY strip, steak, and duck. Lets just say no one complained or talked while eating. Everything was delicious, fresh, tasty and jaw dropping. This place has been on my list for a long time and now its one of my top restaurants. Cant wait yo go back. read more

We made a reservation for 6 of us to dine for Mother's day. Everything was absolutely amazing. We had cocktails. apps, entrees, and desserts- the whole nine yards. We were so busy talking that I didn't take pictures, but everyone loved all of the dishes. The food was spot on and even more importantly, the service from Mike was nothing short of perfection! This man was literally aware of everything the whole time! Thank you for making our Mother's Day dinner such a great experience! read more

I loved this restaurant! First, I have to say Randy is one of the best servers in New Orleans, and I highly recommend asking for his section. He made the visit over the top. He has a great personality and great radio voice! He's also super knowledgeable and made great recommendations. The fresh bruschetta on house bread was amazing. The zucchini salad with scallops was small but mighty. When we first saw the salad, we were underwhelmed, and once we started eating, we were all big fans. The shrimp etouffee was so good. We shared as an appetizer with 3 people and everyone was satisfied. The lamb chops were top tier, with the mashed potatoes. The sauce was also really good. The crab cakes were fresh and mostly crab meat. I highly recommend and will come back whenever I'm back in the city. read more

Annunciation - Crab Cakes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had just the most lovely night. The ambiance and general vibe is historical, classy, authentic and warm and welcoming. The service could not have been any better, attentive but not disruptive. They truly made you feel like family and we loved our waiter Sam. Just made a special night out of a last minute find... Now one of our favorites in New Orleans. Delicious food, a gem among commercialized restaurants. read more

Tried this on a weeknight date with the wife and we were both impressed. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We will definitely visit again. read more

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Had a reservation at Annunciation. Last minute, something changed. We couldn't dine in. Still wanted dinner. The restaurant was completely accommodating. I came in, explained what had happened, and asked if I could still order dinner to take out. Annunciation was as gracious as could be. They understood our reservation change. They let me order for take out instead of in-house dining. The Barman made me a French 75 to beat the band while I waited. Great guy. I chatted with the waitstaff about the Masters in Augusta. This restaurant is a jewel, and you should go here. Now, the food: We ordered: The chef's raviolis, amazing. The fish of the day: perfection. Cooked perfectly, with a sauce to die for. One of the best I've ever had, and I eat fish everywhere I go. The chicken Rosemarino: Wow! Terrific flavor. Perfect cook. We screwed up our reservation. The restaurant rebounded without a hiccup. They delivered perfect food, plus perfect hosting while I waited. The greeting, the bar, the wait staff, perfection. Maybe, the best restaurant in New Orleans. No kidding. read more

I am torn about this review, because the Beef Wellington was so good it saved the experience! It's the only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 2. Every year I book a reservation for a fancy dinner on Christmas Eve in honor of my deceased mother, I saw this menu online and was VERY excited. When I got served the "Amuse Bouche" and it was bruschetta that was dry and basic, I was very upset, immediately. Second course (appetizer) was Stuffed Shrimp for my friend, and a boring, basic, good tasting but unimpressive Shrimp and Corn Bisque. I was again, very upset. This is supposed to be a HOLIDAY MEAL at a fancy restaurant, and I get a small cup of basic soup when my friend gets this amazing shrimp appetizer??? Are you kidding me? Third course (Entree), was the Beef Wellington... let me just say, when I took my first bite, I was blown away! I was over the moon happy by this DELICIOUS Wellington!!! It saved the entire meal, and I am SO serious! I went from ready to complain, to happy as a clam! The staff were so wonderful when I asked for extra gravy! Thank you! Fourth Course (Dessert), Tiramisu! This was amazing it was very flavorful, cocoa, espresso, it was amazing! Staff: our waiter was Sam, and he was WONDERFUL! The host, I don't know his name, I asked for the larger more comfortable chair, as I'm plus size and have a back injury, and he argued and gave reason why I couldn't use it and the eventually agreed when I pushed back, only because the chairs they had were terrible! Over all, I enjoyed the entree and the dessert, the bill was $120 after tip, $100 before tip, and I do NOT think it was worth it, but I'd have ordered that beef Wellington ANY DAY OF THE WEEK! read more

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The food was excellent and the staff was welcoming and very gracious. But worth mentioning and giving high praise to was the outstanding service that our server Sam gave us in a very stressful situation. The restaurant was full which was unusual for a Monday. More servers were called in to help. It could have been a disappointing evening for us. Sam was very attentive and we cannot say enough good about him. It is clear that this is the vibe of the restaurant to give excellent food and to make their guests family. read more

Annunciation is a really cute restaurant, and we visited during Coolinary with a group of four. We decided to order a bit of everything, but unfortunately, the food just didn't deliver. Overly salty and nothing particularly special, barely good enough to eat. We mentioned it to the staff, and they kindly offered to replace the dishes, but at that point it was fine. It ended up being one of those nights where the focus was more on enjoying the company than the food. Deserts were fabulous reason for the 3rd star if not would be a 2. read more

I ordered etoufee and it was more of a shrimp soup. Service was slow . Appetizers were also jsut ok. The best part was their martinis. All in all nice clean restaurant . food needs flavor read more

Annunciation - Crawfish Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A gem slightly out of the French Quarter's. Had a group of from out of town and lost cleanup on this local spot. A complimentary dish of hot bruschetta (I know) might have been the star of the evening. Light, fluffy French breasted with tomato slices , melted cheese and a medley mix of spices. Yum We had beautiful fish, oysters 3 ways and a delightful evening.service was rather slow but we had a large table and were in no hurry. I look forward to a return visit read more

Recently visited NOLA for a conference and this place was close to the convention center. It was a short walk and they had reservations in their upstairs room for our large group. The bartender and servers were great! Very fun atmosphere and attentive to the group, meaning they noticed when people's drinks were getting low and quickly came to ask if we needed something else. We got a bunch of appetizers which everyone enjoyed. I took away 1/2 star because of the lack of dairy-free options. It's NOLA so it was difficult everywhere so I can't truly fault them. Nice decor. Close proximity to convention center. Paid street parking if you drive. I would definitely visit again. read more

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We decided to try this sweet little place as a new find on our trip to NOLA. Tucked away on a completely unattractive corner, the inside atmosphere could not have been more esoteric and fun. Our server Patrick was delightful, and their weekend piano player was perfect. The service was slightly fast, however, but it worked out for us. We were given a pizza-like bread amuse buche that could have used a bit more imagination, but the beet salad with pears, grapefruit and goat cheese and beet puree was perfect, light, refreshing and not too much of one flavor. The duck was scrumptious, perfectly cooked with a raspberry glaze and the most incredible layered sweet potato side that tasted like pie. We had the lemon sherbet and crème brûlée, both equally good. My husband had the homemade crab ravioli with a delicate sauce for an appetizer while I had the escargot, prepared in savory tangy sauce and served inside large mushroom caps over bread. All in all a terrific new place. Next time we hope to try the filet Wellington. read more

Excellent service on a busy weekend ! Our waiter Patrick was fantastic, very attentive and efficient. I loved the fresh pasta and didn't like the chicken at all. My husband liked his steak, and said it was ok. read more

Annunciation - Chicken pieces with oil soup. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Loved the food here after getting off the beaten path of New Orleans. Enjoyed the Veal Annunciation which was thinly pressed veal along with plump shrimp and petite crawfish in a nice seasoned sauce over pasta. Flavors melded together perfectly. For an appetizer I tried their fried oysters, a small and easy eating local oyster over bed of spinach or greens. Quaint and quiet for a Sunday night and had a great time and meal. Josh was the bartender and was friendly and very personable. Well worth the visit when downtown near the convention center or traveling around Nola read more

Annunciation - Veal Annunciation - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cute intimate restaurant, good service but terribly salty food. One of the worst fancy meals of my life due to over-salting. I couldn't even eat and finish my salad or gumbo due to salt. Every single member of my 6 person party thought it was waaaawy too salty and couldn't finish their meal. If I were a braver person, I would have sent my food back. The gumbo- too salty. The shrimp salad: too salty and over-dressed/citrusy, inedible. I kid you not at one point I used water to wash off the shrimp, but even then it was too salty and I had to spit it out (must have been soaked in salt?) The most edible thing here was the bread and the chef's complimentary bruschetta they sent to the table. read more

Annunciation - Gumbo- too salty - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My wife and i come to New Orleans every year and have our go-to dinner here. We have seen their attendance improve over the five or so years we've been going there. This year (2025) it was mot too crowded but lively (we eat eary, 6:30 or so). Our meal was outstanding (lamb chops for me and steak frites for my wife). The wine was a glass of pinot noir for her and cabernet for me. Our waiter, Val, was very knowledgeable of the menu. He was very responsive and old-school, which I like. The only negative was that they no longer serve the Royal Sidecar. read more

Excellent! Service was great! Fantastic atmosphere as well! Great place for a group or date night! read more

Annunciation - Bruschetta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I attended for a Chamber event. The staff was amazing. My friend ordered off the menu. The dip (with crabmeat) was very good. I also loved the bites that were served. read more

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An absolute pristine experience! We were seated immediately to a quaint table in the corner of the dining room, the lites were dim, and music played ever so gently in the background. Our server (Sam) was extremely attentive and friendly. I chose the Soft-shell Crab Monica and my wife selected the Gulf Fish Capri. For starters we shared the Oyster Brochette and my bite contained a tiny pearl Lucky me! Annunciation stands tall in my experience of French cuisine with a slight southern influence. Everything was delicious and presented with an artistic touch. Their wine selection complements the establishments offerings and the service is top shelf. Highly recommend. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with outstanding food and excellent service. The ambiance was very romantic. We definitely will be back!!

Annunciation rescued our Saturday night. You see, I thought my wife had made reservations for a landmark restaurant for tonight, and she thought I had. That left us scrambling today to find a nice restaurant. Annunciation had availability and the Coolinary menu sounded interesting, so we booked this morning. What a great stroke of luck! My wife, son and I ordered from the Coolinary menu while my daughter and her boyfriend ordered from the dinner menu. We were all very pleased, and shared enough so that everyone got to try a bite of everyone else's food. Starters: The boudin balls were pretty good. My wife got the tomato maison, my son the escargot and I had crab sardo. They were all very good. I particularly enjoyed the crab sardo. The hollandaise had a nice bit of spice. Entrees: My wife ordered the chicken maison, my son the veal marsala, my daughter the shrimp linguine, boyfriend the filet mignon and I had the gulf fish capri. The chicken was good, though the rosemary and thyme were a little strong, my son loved the veal and the boyfriend particularly enjoyed the filet with the bernaise. I thought the marinara for my daughter's linguine was excellent. My gulf fish capri, made tonight with blackened drum, was the best of the bunch. It was cooked perfectly, topped tastefully with crawfish, crabmeat, capers and tomatoes, with a wonderful buerre blanc sauce. It was 5/5. Dessert: We all had the bananas foster and polished it off despite being stuffed. The staff was wonderful, attentive and so friendly. My next time in New Orleans I will make it a point to come again. read more

Annunciation - Gulf Fish Capri: Blackened drum topped with crab and crawfish, tomato and artichoke with a burre blanc sauce. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I realized Coolinary time was running out and decided to try this place for the first time. Patrick was a great server, the host who sat me was very welcoming - basically everyone there was very nice. All the food was amazing if you can't tell by the pictures. The couple sitting next to me raved about the escargot and seemed to enjoy their meal as well. It's definitely a much nicer place than I normally eat at but it was nice to treat myself and try something new. It was worth it. read more

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Great food, great staff, and I thought the price was very reasonable. For example we both got entrees, appetizers, dessert, and drinks and we spent less there than we did the night before getting sushi (now, that might say something about my sushi intake but still...) We went on a date night on a random rainy Sunday night and made reservations but it probably wasn't needed, they were pretty empty when we arrived but started to pick up as we were eating. The restaurant itself was nice, in a cool little building. We will definitely be back. read more

We recently traveled to New Orleans and we weren't sure about travel plans sticking so we didn't have dinner reservations for the first night in town. Luckily, Annunciation had room for us to snag a last-minute reservation and we were thrilled to find them. They are near the French Quarter and it was a pleasant walk from the hotel. The building is an "upcycled" warehouse so it's got that historic NOLA vibe. It was decorated for Christmas when we visited so the decor inside was absolutely delightful. The food was so tasty and delicious, especially the seafood. This is very classic New Orleans food but with some interesting, unique twists. The ambiance was classy - crisp, white tablecloths and nicely dressed waitstaff. The feel was casual but classy. Not stuffy or uptight. Had that classic, Southern hospitality nailed. The only issue we had was that there was a very loud, drunk, table of diners next to us and they literally threw food at us. We really hoped the management would handle them, and they did try to keep an eye on it but were unsuccessful. I don't feel it is indicative of the normal clientele at this establishment. I would happily visit Annunciation again on our next visit. We have already suggested it to friends who were heading to NOLA. read more

Annunciation - a red car parked in front of a restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It was our second time eating here, and it was just as good as we remembered. Only reason for 4 stars, is we were travelling with our 86 year old grandparents, and when we went in to our reservation, they wanted to seat us on the second floor, but told them they couldn't walk up two flights of stairs, so asked to be sat downstairs. The host seemed very annoyed at this simple request. But the wait staff, bartender, and cooks made up for that for sure! The whole meal was excellent, especially the creme brulee! I would go back again for sure! read more

The food was fresh and straightforward, just as we prepare at home. That was the problem. We expected more - something different, the reason for eating out. The setting is charming and the wait staff professional. The complimentary bruschetta was a punch of raw garlic. The lamb chops were ordinary. The gumbo was a disappointingly small serving. The filet in the fish Capri was dry, leathery. Dessert of lemon icebox pie was disappointingly tiny. read more

Made a reservation but waited 20 minutes before it was ready, even though we arrived on time. Once sat, we waited another 10 minutes before we could order drinks an another 10 before ordering food. Ordered the Réveillon menu which was absolutely amazing food, everything we ordered was delicious and so well cooked. The building itself was very loud so it was hard to hear, but downstairs was a piano player which made the ambiance. Dinner took around 3 hours, so a great place to go if you're in no rush and looking for a true European meal experience. We went hungry, so this was more of a negative but could definitely be great for the right people. read more

What a great local spot! I've been wanting to check it out for awhile and finally went for my anniversary as we both hadn't been prior to. The ambiance is amazing. It's upscale but not to the point where you feel like you don't belong. You can still dress casually if you choose. The service was top notch. They made sure we had everything we needed at every moment. The food was very tasty!!!! We started with complimentary bread service and then we got the crabmeat au gratin as another starter. It was so FULL of crabmeat and the cheese was perfect. For entrees we had the duck and the lamb chops. The only gripe we had was the green beans that came with the lamb came out ice cold and my spinach was raw on the plate. Other than that the duck and lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The sides were also great. I love a good mashed potato (or any potato for that matter)...the wild rice was good too. Definitely wanna give them another try because I saw some other great things on the menu. They have something for everyone. I'll be back and y'all Should definitely make your way there. read more

I recently traveled to New Orleans and found this amazing gem hidden away in New Orleans. We decided to walk from our hotel, which was right across from the Convention Center. So it's in a convenient location for tourists. The atmosphere was so welcoming with amazing lighting and fancy tablecloths. There are two floors in this beautiful restaurant along with a bar, so you don't have to worry about lack of seating. To be honest, we went on a Monday night, so there may be a crowd more on the weekends. The customer service was great as the Maitre'd, Sergio, was attentive and ensured that we had everything we needed. I started off with a glass of Chardonnay and it was lovely along with my meal, which was the highlight of the night. I order the lamb chops with mashed potatoes and green beans. This is top 5 one of the best meals I have had in my life. I couldn't get enough! I still dream about these lamb chops to this day. I ended with dessert, bread pudding. I wasn't a fan of the dessert, but I still had to rate this place with 5 stars because the meal was to die for. If you go to New Orleans, you have to visit this hidden gem and take a break from the touristy restaurants. Enjoy your meal! read more

Annunciation - Lamb chops, mashed potatoes, and green beans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana