First visit to this restaurant. Was impress with the variety of the entree selections so my friend an I decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The food was prepared well and our two severs were very patient in answering our questions regarding the menu. Their recommendation for us to try the Boudin Balls, Drum Fish and Homemade Cheesecake was not disappointing. The service provided by our server (Sam) was excellent and attentive. We will return here without hesitation. read more

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My husband and I had dinner at Annunciation recently and our visit was a bit strange. The service was excellent. The hostess and our waiter were wonderful. I literally only have the best things to say about them. Here's the rub. The food wasn't good. I don't think we ordered anything that we enjoyed. I'm hoping they were just having an off night, but who knows. I don't know if we'll return, but I can say that if we don't, we'll miss the service. read more

Hey hey y'all! Recently I visited @annunciationnola for dinner. I'm sure you all have passed it and wondered, what is that. I went there for dinner, it was a small nice intimate spot. Dim lights, full bar, minimal seating. I of course had to start myself off with a cocktail. I selected one of their specialties, the "Lemon Champagne" which consist of vodka, housemaid sours and of course champagne. It reminded me of a fizzed lemon drop! For starters I ordered two appetizers. Fried Chicken & Dumplings and Fried Green Tomatoes. The fried green tomatoes was topped off with boiled shrimp and their house remoulade. The tomatoes were extremely thick, shrimp was perfectly cooked and the remoulade for me was OK. Wouldn't have guessed it was remoulade. The fried chicken and dumplings weren't my favorite either. For chicken they used thighs, which were hard to cut and were definitely dryer than your average dark meat and they used potato dumplings. The dumplings reminded me a lot of a gnocchi. For our main course I ordered the pan seared gulf fish. It came on a bed of sweet potato hash. Which were great. Perfect crunch. On top of that was sautéed kale. Now baby, that kale was great. My fish was seasoned well and I added lump crab on top. Now the lump crab was a bit scaly so I asked for fresh lump and the second batch came out better. My guest ordered lamb chops. Which came with mashed potatoes and green beans. The lamb chops were cooked correctly (Pink center). ‍ To say the place was small and there were only two other tables dining in, I definitely thought everything would me Overall rating read more

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Shrimp remoulade salad was excellent well cooked shrimp, well seasoned. Beet salad had all the components but missing acidity. Gumbo rice was blown. Advertised as light but is quite heavy and stew like. Crab and corn bisque was good but not memorable. Bread crust is too hard. Butter creamed is a nice touch. The big disappointments of the dinner: the filet had no char or sear at all. Nice presentation and components but those didn't save the dish. Very expensive for lack of preparation skill. Veal has no char or sear. Dish was well seasoned but meat wasn't prepared correctly. The service was okay. Server asks how food tastes but doesn't care to listen to any feedback and gives his thoughts on the dish. Dining room is loud. No background music. read more

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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

Nice ambiance, food was wonderful, my only complaint was we had to wait for our meals to be served. The Seafood Gumbo was delicious. I like the consistency of the gumbo. It wasn't watery and it wasn't too thick. Great taste, not spicy at all. After that I had one of the specials for the night. It was two crab cakes on a fried green tomato with a corn, sausage and andouille sausage. The crab cakes were wonderful. They were large, full of crab and not a lot of fillers. Very very tasty. I'd recommend them when available. read more

Annunciation - Bowl of Seafood Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was delicious and the service was good. I had the duck and the fried green tomatoes. Both were good. Although you don't want to overcook fried green tomatoes and make them mushy, mine were almost cool to the touch in the middle. It's possible they were pre-made, and then just barely reheated, and if that's the case they weren't reheated sufficiently, but that's a minor issue for such otherwise well done food. The accompanying slaw was especially memorable. read more

Annunciation - Fried Green Tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had dinner here on Friday night. Beautiful restaurant, friendly and amazing staff. I had a filet (med) with scallops on top, green beans and potatoes. My wife had the spinach and ricotta ravioli. We split a cup of gumbo as an appetizer just to try it. All was amazing! Could have been my best steak ever! We talked our self's into a piece of the homemade cheese cake to go but ate most of it there. We have been disappointed every time we have eaten out lately but this was an absolute winner! We would highly recommend Annunciation if you are craving a great meal worth the money with great service and a great atmosphere. Thanks! read more

Been there multiple times and their food and service is hard to beat!! DO NOT MISS the Southern Smash!!

Great food, consistent and large portions! The staff (Carlos and Sam) always make me feel welcomed. read more

We were able to walk in and be seated immediately in a wonderful ambiance! Our waiter was beyond nice and recommended the soft shell crab and said 9 other people had got it earlier that night per his recommendation and that sold me even though I was set on the fillet. It was absolutely DELICIOUS! I never would have gotten this on my own and I'm so glad the waiter said something. The perfect amount of Cajun/creole spice and exactly what I was looking for to try in Louisiana! read more

Annunciation - Soft shell crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The menu is ambitious and diverse but falls short on execution, and healthy options. 8 appetizers are all fried with one exception. Shrimp remoulade salad featured a spicy sauce and tasty deviled egg. Unfortunately, the shrimp was overcooked and rubbery. Croutons were strong on herbs, overpowering everything else going on in the salad. Really wanted to dine on a classic New Orleans entrée, but the soft shell crab paired with pasta Alfredo seemed a bit heavy. So I tried it with a different vegetable accompaniment. Swimming in butter instead. Ordered crème brûlée for dessert. Strangest charred topping - looked like a leopard's spots. Tasted ok although not pleasing to the eye. Dining room is small, cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere. If only the food were as enjoyable as the ambiance. Waitstaff was attentive and polite, although somewhat distant. There are far too many incredible dining options in New Orleans at this price point to recommend trying this restaurant again. read more

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Awesome evening out with my bff! Had the drum yvonne and soft shell crab w crawfish Monica. Even tried the yummy boudin balls and the bread pudding. The food was amazing and our server Renee was engaging and charismatic. Will definitely be back! Thanks again Renee! read more

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I love dining in New Orleans, but unfortunately I cannot recommend this restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was very clean but the food was terrible. Everything tasted as though it was made in an off-site kitchen and reheated. Sadly my meal was brought out cold, twice. I hate leaving a poor review because the front of house staff was clearly trying so hard, but the kitchen just wasn't up to snuff. read more

Can't remember a worse experience at a restaurant. Not only did the waiter hit me in the face with a plate hard enough to break my tooth when trying to take the plate from in front of me. The manager/maitre'd Richard Williams did not offer to comp my meal and got physically threatening, when I suggested that was the least they could do. After several members of the party approached them, they took my entree off of the bill, but not my drink or app. Table of 13 adult professionals, who all very seasoned travelers/foodies. It was my coworkers offering to cover the cost of my meal/wine when they felt bad for what happened, not the restaurant. Not right. read more

Annunciation - Chipped tooth from waiter hitting me with a plate. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We loved this place. This was my third visit as a tourist, attending a convention. The receptionist was welcoming and allowed us to stay at the bar, as we were early and our table was not ready. Bartender was not very helpful-- we purchased a bottle of wine at the bar as we hade several people. He placed the bottle on the bar, unopened and no wine glasses! Other than this, everything else was great- the waitress was knowledgeable and helpful. The appetizers -- fried oysters and fried tomatoes-- amazing. Most of us had the special fish dish over kale. Very good. Desert-- bread pudding topped with bananas foster-- excellent. The price was quite reasonable. We plan to return again. Easy walk from the convention center, but walk as a group. The neighborhood can be sketchy. read more

I was excited to share a favorite restaurant with a friend. I was confident it would be its usual reliable self. I was so looking forward to the fried eggplant with Béarnaise sauce but it was no longer on the menu. I ordered a Caesar salad which was old lettuce French in something. We ordered Crawfish Mónica which is a signature dish by local chef I know well. And previous years it was true to the original recipe, but this dish had been severely altered with an overabundance of white pepper and what looked to be tiny Chinese Crawfish. It was so bad was embarrassed to have made a fuss about it as one of my favorite restaurants. I even had to let The chef who created Crawfish Monica know that no one would order it again if they have it here first. So I am hugely disappointed. Service was good but I can't eat the service. Question is, what happened? New owner, new chef? Plenty of other restaurants in town. Just sorry I won't be back to this one read more

THE BEST food I've ever had, service was wonderful! I had the New York Strip Steak, but everything we ordered was phenomenal!! The crab ravioli was SO DELICIOUS! Overall, it was the best birthday dinner read more

Annunciation - The bar area was stunning to look at! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The ambience of this restaurant is nice, and their artwork is very interesting. We visited on a Saturday night right when they opened, and the restaurant was almost empty. We were disappointed overall with the service and the food. There were many servers and a couple of owners/managers(?) wandering around the restaurant. However, no one could keep our water filled and drink service was slow. I have a medical condition and need water to push my food down my esophagus. The majority of servers catch on to this very quickly - but not here. When my seafood gumbo was served, it was COLD. I had no water, so I went to the bar to ask for water. The bartender completely ignored me and acted as if I was invisible. Next I asked our server, who was standing in the back next to the water pitchers. He took my glass and said he would refill it and bring it to me, which was weird, but okay. I went back to the table. Unfortunately, he stood and waited at the bar for the table's mixed drinks to be prepared before bringing my water. 10 minutes later my water arrives. Obviously, the seafood "gumbo" is even colder at this point. The seafood gumbo is not gumbo and is more soup. A bunch of us ordered the special lasagne. I don't recommend it. It was a very small piece for $30, and it seemed to contain very little cheese and the day before's leftovers - carrots, greens, andouille sausage! It was advertised as meat lasagne. Half the table seemed to like their food ;the ones that were drinking) and the other half was not impressed. I wouldn't go back and give it another chance. Food is not worthy of the price. Street paid parking. read more

The steak on the menu was by far the best thing that was placed on the table. We had a party of 17 people, the service was amazing. The food was good. Great spot. Fancy but also casual. Would most definitely recommend and eat here again. I ordered the tuna. Comes in second to the steak but still just as good! read more

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This is one of my go-to places in New Orleans. Usually very mellow on weekday evenings. I had the lamb chops the other night and my wife had the duck. Both were excellent. We decided to eat at the bar since the Saints game was on TV. Cocktails were great. Tim the bartender was cool. He gave us tips for some other places when we mentioned we were on vacation. Now that I think of it, every bartender we have encountered here has been really nice. Business casual and an easy walk from the convention center. If you are staying around Poydras and Tchoupitoulas St. it is probably a 15 minute walk up Tchoupitoulas to get there (bear right at the gas station where the street forks). read more

We went for Christmas Eve Reveillon dinner and it was one of the worst dinning experiences. The staff seemed completely confused about what to do, it took more than an hour to get an appetizer, and the desserts that were substituted were ice cold [not warm cream brulee]. I spoke to the manager an he had no explanation except "I'm sorry." The entire evening was poorly handled and I would never consider returning there. read more

Atmosphere was great and our server was attentive and polite, but if you're in New Orleans, the food simply needs to be better. We had shared appetizers for our table. The boudin balls were dry, kind of like they had been made earlier and sat under a heat station. They were offered with creole mustard, which could have saved the dryness but alas there was about a snowflake-sized dab of mustard for each ball. Broiled oysters read great on the menu, but were bland and lukewarm when served. The duck and andouille gumbo was a really nice gumbo and the only dish of the night that seemed properly seasoned. The shrimp etouffe had no depth of flavor and the sauce had the consistency of broth. The chef seemed to try to correct that by adding more salt, which didn't work well. Other diners in my party of 6 shared similar disappointments on their dishes which included veal and duck. Also, It would have been nice to have been offered some Louisiana hot sauce to give an option that might have enhanced the flavors a bit but the servers just dropped and left, that being the only time they were inattentive. Next time, we will just stop at Gus' Fried Chicken or Cochon for some food with flavor. read more

We were treated like VIP's from our first hello to leaving after a fabulous meal. The wait staff is attentive & kind. The food is creative and delicious. Nice small restaurant which made us feel at home in busy New Orleans. I highly recommend this restaurant a bit off the beaten path. read more

Found this place after leaving another restaurant that didn't have dessert options. I wasn't sure on what to expect since the reviews aren't that great but turns out they have good drinks and great desserts. Now this restaurant does requires you to have reservations but the host tried his best to be accommodating. Thankfully, enough space cleared up at the bar so we sat there vs waiting for a table. The bartender was very very friendly made us some good drinks. We ordered the bread pudding and crème brûlée. The brûlée was made perfectly(super creamy and not over baked) and the bread pudding was delicious. Don't let the other reviews turn you away from this place. read more

Patrick was amazing! The food was all excellent and they literally have the best dessert menu in a New Orleans! Love it every time !

Food and eating experience was definitely subpar. Service was sporadic and food was meh.

We went to Annunciation with a large group of family and friends, and we were all very satisfied​ with our experience. This is a perfect place for a date night. Firstly, the service was quick. Even with a large group, our waiter always made sure our drinks were full. He did an excellent job of breaking down each menu item for us as well as giving his personal recommendations and the restaurant's popular dishes. This made our choices much easier. Everything that we tried was absolutely delicious. The dishes all had a wonderful blend of flavors that set them apart from offerings from similar Southern/Cajun restaurants. Being from Louisiana, it was refreshing to try a different take on classic Louisiana dishes. The atmosphere here was also something I was pleasantly surprised with. Annunciation does a wonderful job of creating an intimate ambiance with their dim lighting and only a few tables with a generous amount of space between them, making this a perfect place for a date night with a significant other. read more

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Great vibe. Bar selection for drinks and wine is outstanding. Thought it was odd when we ordered salads that they were brought to us within 60 seconds. But it wasn't busy, so while not a great dining experience, ok. Then we ordered a steak. Less than 120 seconds after we told the bartender we wanted a steak, it was served to us. Not even a slight exaggeration. $46 for a steak that is on the table less than 2 min after we told the server what we wanted. Not a dining experience I expected or would like to repeat. read more

We dined here on our last night in New Orleans after Jazz Fest. Melissa was our server and she was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the menu and the nuances of the dishes. We had a lot of questions due to food allergies and preferences-she was patient and great. The food she delivered was delicious! Our vegetarian daughter ordered fettuccine Alfredo made especially for her since it's not offered on the menu. My husband and I ordered Gulf Fish Capri and the fish special. Both were outstanding. read more

For the prices, I really do expect more than ambiance. The service is excellent. The kitchen needs some serious help. From over dressing salads and using canned veg in the salad, to over salting food while under cooking entrees, and serving a split sauce - there were a lot of rookie mistakes with the food that surprised me. If you're in the mood to sit and sit chat over delicious drinks with a few apps - this place is great! If you're looking for a nice spot for a date night where you have impeccable service and mouth watering food - you will be disappointed. The ambiance is wonderful. There are tables far enough apart that you don't hear anyone's conversation, and yet close enough that it's not awkward. Everyone had their masks away from the take, and there is sanitizer at the door. Pictures adorn the wall and exposed brick gives that comfy feel I just love. Decorations are limited in a good way, and each table has the white cloth, candle, and comfy chairs so you feel like you're somewhere fancy that still cares about you. The servers are genuinely nice and still approachable. The front of house staff was 100% on point. The bar looks amazing though we can't sit at those anymore, and the bartender made some delicious cocktails (I recommend the Catherine the Great) as well as picked the perfect wine to accompany dessert. Then comes the food. Something is off in the kitchen. I'm not sure what, but for what dinners cost, I hope they fix the issues quick because they have everything else going right for them in this great neighborhood spot. read more

Meet friends for a business dinner. The place has a great atmosphere for functions that involve friends and conversation. We had an excellent dinner. I'd recommended going here. read more

terribly seasoned food , disappointing portions for the price , terrible dining room ambiance, earnest but slow service. with all the restaurants in New Orleans I'm amazed this place is still open. read more

We went as a large group last night for dinner. from the second we sat down Michael our server was charming helpful and knowledgeable. the food was perfect, authentic and amazing. the service couldn't have been better! for a large group it can be tough and it was the best experience all around! thank you for an amazing dinner! we can't wait to come back for the crab cakes! thanks Michael!!! read more

Had dinner with friends, all courses were amazing. The gumbo was excellent, but the real treat was the blackened drum for fish of the day. Very well seasoned, perfectly flaky. Of note, they have a French whiskey here that is amazing read more

Annunciation - Black drum - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Recently had dinner here for NYE celebration. The restaurant is charming and the wait staff very welcoming. This menu was prix fixe and the value was good. The food was good, but not really excellent. Our meal started with a nice appetizer - bruschetta with tasty tomato puree/sauteed veggies. We then had the oyster rockerfellar soup - ordinary and would not order this item again . For the entre everyone chose the pan roasted drum, which again was rather ordinary. Dessert was the best part of the meal - ice cream with berries and tiramisu. We have eaten here before and had similar experience. This restaurant's strengths are its charm and welcoming staff. Also it is a bit difficult to park after dark. read more

Such a quant restaurant. Romantic atmosphere. Food is incredible. The fried chicken dumplings are delicious. Fun cocktails!!! read more

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

We wanted to like Annunciation. My buddy is kind of a fan. I did not share the sentiment. The place is pretty nice. Decent bar and a few seats upfront to hang out while you wait. No problems with the ambiance. Our service was poor but not from a rude perspective. Everyone was nice. It was on the execution end. We ordered apps, soups, a salad and entrees. Two of the three soups came out first. I asked if we were getting our apps, which prompted a check in with our waiter who confirmed our app orders. So then, they brought out all the apps and the 1 missing soup. I ordered a Caesar which I asked by served with the soups. Instead, it was served with my entree. In the end, everything we ordered was delivered, but it was out of order...amateur. Final straw was having to flag down the water guy. We were constantly running low on drinks....double amateur. What about the food. In short, it was ok. Ok might be a hair generous. The only thing I remember liking was the Chicken Bonne Femme. It had a crispy skin and moist meat. The dish lacked seasoning for me. I prefer my poultry slightly more savory. We were having a great time because of good company, so we got desserts. Everything came out cold or room temp including the bread pudding. I rarely regret sweets, but these dishes made had me wishing we had switched venues for dessert. In short, not worth a 2nd look. read more

Lovely, high-end yet non-pretentious environment. I went for Coolinary and was pleasantly surprised. Great, enthusiastic service (don't remember his name but he had a shaved head and reddish beard). Had a scenic window view and classed-up versions of New Orleans classics. read more

Fantastic service! My friend was even brought a little gumbo in a small cup for her to TASTE! Walked out feeling very fulfilled, had delicious lemon champagnes (recommended by server), gulf fish was excellent and my friend enjoyed her soft shell crab. Definitely recommended! read more

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