Restaurants near Morial Convention Center

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 64th birthday together at Annunciation Bar and Grill, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the perfect tone for our celebration. The food was delicious, the drinks were on point, and everything was reasonably priced. What truly stood out was the impeccable service—attentive, friendly, and thoughtful throughout the evening. Every detail contributed to a memorable night. We’ll definitely be returning!

From the moment the manager greeted me at the door, to when I walked back out of it, the entire experience was stellar. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, the staff attentive but unobtrusive, and the food - well, it was probably the best meal I’ve had in 5 years, maybe a decade. I was a single, and sat at the bar - which was a treat. Jen (the bartender) makes a mean cocktail, and walked me through their extensive tequila selection. She suggested I try ArteNOM 1146 which was a perfect suggestion! The oysters and angel hair pasta was a perfect starter - who knew that crispy juicy fried oysters over pasta with a Parmesan black pepper cream sauce would be so amazing? Perhaps even better was the double-cut Cheshire pork chop - cooked to perfection with a sticky sugarcane glaze, stacked with crispy shallot rings. The farm-to-table approach ensures that everything is fresh and seasonal - the chef simply makes amazing food, and the staff executes to perfection. I’ve been to a lot of New Orleans best restaurants, this one is my new favorite.

Great fish, friendly service, but kind of noisy, especially for not being that crowded.

Great food. Waitstaff had great command of the menu and guided us to excellent choices.

We popped in for Christmas brunch at the last minute and found the staff to be super friendly and helpful. The food was also amazing, and we loved the ambiance. We will definitely dine here again!