P and W always exceeds expectations. Food was great! Service excellent (props to Sky(e)). Chose to eat coolinary offering because it was what I wanted and in no way did it seemed diminished like some other places. It was hot on the patio but it's August in NOLA. Sazeracs were delicious. Boisterous table beside us made it a little difficult to hear but they were having fun so what can you do. Nice evening! read more

August is a slow month for restaurants in New Orleans, but you can't really tell here. Even on a random Wednesday, it was very busy. I came here for the Coolinary menu and it was good. They are known for their oysters and though I did try some, they weren't really my thing. (But that's more of a personal preference than on the restaurant.) I got the Coolinary menu - tuna tacos, lobster roll and lemon cheesecake. The tuna tacos are not on the regular menu, but they should be. Lobster roll was great. I will come back just for the lemon cheesecake alone. Definitely get in on the Coolinary menu while you can as it makes this spot a little more accessible for everyone. read more

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Solo dinner here! Their Coolinary menu is great and has broad options compared to other coolinary menus. The food doesn't disappoint. I absolutely love the chargrilled mussels and lobster rolls. This place gets crowded, so I recommend a reservation. read more

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Arrived early for reservation for bar and asked for a table and the manager did us a solid and got us one , we were so appreciative Service was quick helpful and attentive Food was awesome Mussels w/ breadcrumbs baked was delicious Tuna tacos with chunk of Rare tuna in a mini crunchy but not stale shell w/ avocado paste also a hit ! Devil eggs w/ shrimp , good but uneventful maybe if they added a slice of jalapeno? Grilled redfish and lobster roll was great Salmon good only because it was a little undercooked which is ok but not expected Dessert superb Lemon cheesecake cup o Joe and mousse was delicious Atmosphere and ambience was a good vibe with tasteful music with tone down lighting Warm and inviting ambience but cold due to air conditioning Great experience and is top 4 of restaurant in NOLA read more

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Love this spot! Came here for the first time and was very impressed with the food & service. The ambience & small details in the decor was awesome. Tried the seafood dumplings, fries, & salad for apps, all were so tasty and well balanced with flavor. Redfish was my main, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Fish and chips were crisp and salmon was also excellent. Really enjoyed our meal and can't wait to come back for oysters! read more

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The party I was with was raving about the lobster roll that was not all that to me, rather lacking in tasted. However there were other very delicious items on their menu such as the Swordfish Schnitzel and the Squid Ink Pasta. They offer some delicious cocktails, and be sure to try the lemon dessert. Located on Freret there is street parking and maybe a paid lot near by. The restaurant is on the smaller side with tables as well as bar seating. read more

Pigeon and Whale - Taste the Rainbow - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I should preface this review by saying I am very behind on posting this. But since I had such a great experience, I may as well add to their already glowing reviews. We came for their happy hour and sat outside on their patio. Despite it being November, it was considered their Summer Happy Hour which is available daily from 4 pm to 6 pm. This is what our party of four ordered - oysters and all the house snacks: * Whipped Feta HH $10 - Toasted sourdough was quite enjoyable with the hot honey topped whipped feta. I may need to get more whipped feta in my life. * Marinated Olives HH $5 - Yummy collection of olives. * G & T Mussels $10 - Mussels were nicely cooked and the fried saltines a nice touch! Yum! * Ishmael Fries HH $5 - Crispy and light with an enjoyable aioli. * Shucker's Dozen Oysters HH $24 - We got two dozen of these. They came with mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish, and something else. So fresh! Not only was the food great, but the service was wonderful as well. Despite being outside, we never felt neglected and our server along with the rest of the staff were on it. At one point, our waiter had to go to the back to help shuck oysters to help with the demand. There was no lapse of service as the staff stepped up to support his absence. They worked amazingly as a team here and it was well noted. Pigeon and Whale was one of our most enjoyable happy hour oyster experiences in New Orleans! read more

Pigeon & Whale is the kind of place that makes you sit back after the first bite and say, "Okay... I get it now." Everything tastes intentional, like it was tested, perfected, and then shown off just a little. The vibe is relaxed but cool, the food hits way above its weight class, and you'll leave wondering why you don't eat here more often. In short: Pigeon & Whale doesn't miss. read more

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So glad I stumbled upon this place. First and foremost it is beautifully decorated and extremely well thought out in terms of interior design. The apps were absolutely phenomenal we ordered the oyster sampler (I have never tried raw oysters in Louisiana that I actually enjoyed) these they were delicious. read more

i went during happy hour with my girls and it did not disappoint! the drinks are amazing and happy hour menu allowed us to try so many different things. everything was so good! i eat out a lot so i know good food. the entrees were delicious. i was surprised the steak was cooked well for a seafood forward restaurant. i loved the raw oysters (esp during happy hour bc cheaper). the oysters are from the west and east coast which was a nice switch up from the regular gulf oysters i'm used to. would definitely go back! don't miss out on happy hour read more

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We celebrated my fiancé's birthday here this weekend, and everything was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, the service was top tier. Everyone was attentive, welcoming, and made us feel truly taken care of throughout the evening. The food was outstanding, and the oyster recommendation from our waitress was incredible. She really knew the menu well because every recommendation she made was spot on. The steak was cooked to perfection....flavorful, tender, and honestly didn't need anything extra. My fiancé is the type who always has to have steak sauce, and the manager went above and beyond to find some for him. That level of service and attention to detail really stood out to us. Def will be back! read more

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Nice atmosphere, Friendly workers that all work well together to make each guest have a great experience. I love when the aesthetic is there and the Food is just as good. Found this place during Coolinary in New Orleans and I will Definitely be back. I did get to enjoy Happy Hour and the Coolinary menu. read more

Pigeon and Whale - Very Popular Lemon Cheesecake. "When Life gives you lemons" not on beautiful it's delicious. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went here for our anniversary. I asked when i made the reservation if they could put a candle or something in our dessert because it was our anniversary. They did nothing. We started with the muscles appetizer which was outstanding. We then split the scallops and the fish of the day. They were just okay. We finished with the highly recommended lemon dessert. Friends had raved about it. It was okay. My lemon ice box pie that i make at home is far better. The service was great. We found it to be somewhat pricey and we eat out enough to know the pricing of things. The restaurant was beautiful. We will probably skip going here again. We will try their other restaurant Husky across the street and hope for a better outcome. read more

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Came with my friends for Negroni flights. I ordered a mezcal drink and a strawberry shortcake flip as a dessert drink. Strawberry flavor was pretty mild. More citrus forward. Dreamsicle type drink. We also had the deviled eggs which were quite salty. The fries were great. The seafood dumplings were ok. The texture was not to my liking. Overall, it's a very cute place. The nautical theme is well done. Servers are very nice. They're bread and butter is their oysters. read more

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I had a great experience here for my friend's birthday dinner. When I walked in I was immediately greeted and brought to my party's table. The ambiance was nice, small space but beautifully decorated. I went with a large group so we decided to get a variety of appetizers: seafood dumpling, roasted cauliflower, ceviche, chargrilled mussels, and grilled octopus. All were good but the chargrilled mussels and the ceviche were my top picks. For my cocktail I had the lavender Negroni, this was a strong drink but very good if you like Negroni. I liked it so much I had to order another one. We decided to try taste the rainbow, which is a 1/2 oz taste of 10 Negronis. I highly recommend this if you like Negronis. For my entree I had the swordfish schnitzel, which was delicious. For dessert I had the lemon cheesecake, it was perfection. I would definitely come back to this place, my only complaint was that the service was slow, our wait staff were very nice but we had to tell them multiple times we were ready to place our order. Great location on Feret St. read more

Pigeon and whale is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in the city!! You can't be their oyster happy hour! My wife and I went for the coolinary menu. It was our favorite coolinary diner we have done this year!! I had the tuna tacos and the squid ink pasta. They were both phenomenal. My wife had the lobster roll. It was stuffed with lobster and very good! read more

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Pigeon and Whale is a must visit when you are in NOLA! Street parking is limited but there's a lot at the end of the strip. We sat at the bar and struggled to not order everything we saw. It all looked so good. Chargrilled mussels and ceviche appetizers, squid ink pasta and salmon entrees and the lemon sorbet, IN THE SHAPE OF LEMONS for dessert. It is true to the name and very nautical inside but in a tasteful way. The dark blue makes it moody. Even the bathroom is pretty. read more

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This place is nothing but vibes! Came here with family to just hang a chill. Tried all the different oysters and chargrilled mussels which was all good! Only complaint was the oysters weren't local. Service was great which the waiter came frequently to check on us. Definitely a great place to hang and eat if you're in the area. read more

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If you're looking for great cocktails and standout desserts, this is definitely the place. Their happy hour offers excellent drink specials, and the cocktails we tried were very well done. The happy hour appetizers were just okay in my opinion....somewhat bland and lacking depth of flavor. We didn't try any entrées on this visit and opted for dessert instead, which turned out to be the highlight. The lemon cheesecake was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented and truly a work of art. They also make one of the best espresso martinis in the city, which alone is worth coming back for. read more

Cute place. Loved the ambiance inside and out. Even the bathroom is cute. ha Food and drinks were great and service was friendly. There was a guy being loud and acting strange which could've ruined our experience but we didn't let it. I only bring in up because he worked there. I'll just say he was waitstaff or tending bar! But we definitely won't let him stop us from coming back!! read more

We love coming to this restaurant, it is always crowded. You need a reservations, luckily, we got an 830 reservations on a Saturday night. Fresh seafood from 6+ varieties of fresh oysters, fresh crab, scallops, fish, Dijour, shrimp, they also have various entrées from fresh catch of the day, fillet or New York strip, but their specialty is fresh seafood. We got a round of a dozen oysters which refresh and delicious. They shook it right in front of you in the bar which where we were seated, bartenders are so friendly and helpful, and so are at the servers. Clam chowder is over the top delicious, salads friend had the crab salad with the mango dressing, which she was delighted and enjoyed, other friend had the red fish which he said was over the top. My oysters were delicious and fresh, also got the steamed clams in a delicious Kuri broth and bread. husband had the New York strip, which was a large portion which he only ate half. Great ambience a little small but very cozy great staff great bartenders great service. We will always come back here for a meal or happy hour. read more

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I visited tonight because of Coolinary with Ian McNulty's review of the swordfish schnitzel. however, my brother got the squid ink pasta and it was 10/10. the schnitzel was good but too salty for me. my only regret is that I didn't order the squid ink pasta for myself. also, our waiter, James was the nicest! wish I could have gotten his phone number, but didn't want to be a creep. so I'll settle for making sure everyone knows he's a phenomenal waiter! highly attentive and made sure our water stayed filled to the brim which is important when sitting outside in NOLA during the month of August. I will definitely be back. read more

Pigeon and Whale - Mussels at the top, the Negroni flight for the drinks, and tuna sushi tacos at the bottom of the picture. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Pigeon and Whale seems like a nice place to go to pregame before going somewhere else. I came in for the negroni flight, which I loved! It was a nice variety of negroni flavors and the experience was really great how the menu sort of guides you through it. This was the highlight of my visit. The food we ordered was just ok, and maybe that's due to ordering the small plates. Maybe my experience would be different had I ordered an entree. We ordered the deviled eggs, the seafood dumplings, the ishmael fries, and bread service. I also had this Cup of Joe tiramisu. That was tasty as well. read more

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Love the vibe of this place. The decor is very cute and loved the fact it has an outside fireplace for outside seating. Host was very friendly and sat us quickly. The drinks are strong and tasty which is a big plus for me. For appetizers we started off with the dozen of osyters, steamed mussels, and ceviche. Let me just say the dozen of the most popular oysters is def a must try. They were so refreshing you forget that you're not on a beach. The mussels were ok, a little over cooked and the ceviche was bomb. For entrees we ordered the squid pasta, lobster roll and redfish. My favorite dish was the squid pasta. It was cooked perfect and the sauce paired extremely well with it. The mix flavors from the pees, shrimp and other meat just makes the best explosion in your mouth. The lobster roll and the redfish were good. Now, the desert blew my mind bc i was thinking why did they put these decorative lemons on the table. But it was actually the desert. Might I saw I was very impressed with the presentation and the taste. I will def be ordering this again. Great place to have a great dinner! The read more

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Came here for a late dinner on a Friday night. We were greated promptly and the service by John was spot on. He was super attentive. Our water glasses were always topped off. The courses came out perfectly spaced out. Love the vibe of the restaurant and the small details. As for the food - we loved the lobster roll, scallops, shrimp cocktails, and oysters topped with ceviche. The grilled mussels were good but was not a highlight for me. read more

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This month (August), I've been twice and both times were fantastic. I wish I could remember our servers' names, but both times different servers, both amaze, the service was incredible. They gave such good tips on what to order (though honestly, everything here is phenomenal). I just love this place. Great food, great atmosphere, and the drinks are otherworldly. Whoa. I think I just worked myself up... might have to go back tonight. read more

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The atmosphere at Pigeon and Whale is like none other. The service was spectacular and the vibes were amazing. The food is where it takes a hit in some places. We tried their salmon roe devil eggs special which was phenomenal. The bread service and clams were also fantastic! Where the meal fell short was the entrees. We ordered the octopus and the shrimp squid ink pasta. The squid ink pasta was amazing but the octopus was so tough and chewy that it was not delightful at all. We finished our night with three desserts. The mud pie, the lemon cheesecake and the carrot cake(not pictured) All three were amazing and would get each time! Overall, the place is such a vibe but the entrees can be a miss. read more

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The restaurant is the epitome of the new wave of aesthetically pleasing Instagram able restaurants coming out. I had seen so many great reviews on this restaurant and had to check out. We sat out on their covered and heated porch area. You have to make a reservation as this place is on the smaller side. We sat and were greeted by the fullest of personality waiter. He was cracking us the whole time. I wish I could remember his name, but he worked on November Friday night. We ordered the Swordfish Schnitzel. I absolutely loved the salty and fresh lemon flavors in the salad like layer the swordfish sat on. It tasted like salty capors and fish, it just worked, all the flavors really worked together. And what an interesting way to cook swordfish, to schnitzel it! It was all so creative. But not as creative as the desserts. My gosh, it was like something out of one of those baking competition shows. Just detailed and delicious. We ordered both the lemon dessert and the chocolate bubble bath one. Lemon was the best and I am still dreaming out its months later. The chocolate bubble bath was very good too. Although we did not sit inside, we could see the inside and I loved the wooden panels around the breathtaking bar. It looks like it resembled ribs of a ship or a whale. Next, I have to try The Husky. Keep doing what you are doing. I will also be back for HH. read more

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Great for happy hour/Date night/Night Out with the gang. Reservations are preferred because space is limited. What's not limited-the food. Stellar oysters. The bartenders are making sure to keep the party going with some top notch mixology. The drinks are not only pretty but well balanced and potent. No parking that I saw. And it's in a strip mall-ish. So look for the fancy door handles. Enjoy yourself Responsibly. read more

A very happening place... GREAT service. We had a nice evening. Good selection of oysters (~$4 each). Their selection varies and they had no La. oysters - which I find as good - but from MA, ME, and AL. Entrees maybe a bit pricey (at $44 for scallops and $39 for redfish) and scallop plate had 3! - I often get 4 or 5 on the East Coast. "That's My Playlist Bitch" - a winner - see photo. And of course their signature dessert - see photo. Damages for 2 with cocktails, wine, and tip were $295. read more

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I dined at Pigeon & Whale last night with some friends. We sat at the bar and received stellar service from Skye, our bartender and server. We had fun trying some different cocktails, then ordered from the Coolinary menu. We shared everything...loved the devilled eggs, chargrilled mussels and tuna tacos for our first course. For the main course, we adored the Fish and Chips as well as the Swordfish Schnitzel. Dessert was amazing, especially the lemon cheesecake! The big disappointment was the Lobster Roll- we all agreed that it tasted "fishy". I addressed that critique with the manager before we left, who was very dismissive. Apparently, because they serve so many Lobster Rolls, my comments were invalid. Sadly, that encounter ended a great evening, with all of us deciding that we would probably not return. It just happens that I am a restaurant manager and take great pride in addressing customer complaints with sincerity and concern, even if I think their complaints are unfounded. read more

Great happy hour with $9 Negronis. We sampled 4 of the 10 varieties; they were all delicious. The bar variies the gin, varies or substitutes for the sweet vermouth, and varies or substitutes for the Campari to creaste the best lineup of Negronis ever. The happy hour French 75 (also $9) was perfect. A raw oyster sampler was good, as were the French fries. I plan to sample more of the negronis next time. read more

Pigeon and Whale - Two of the 10 varieties of negroni. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A great date night spot - love the ambience, decor, and excellent service. They know great hospitality and cocktail service. We stopped by for happy hour. The oysters and cocktails were amazing. We tried the ceviche topped oysters. A great spin on the traditional raw oyster. I definitely would try but it's hard to beat the fresh raw oysters. The old fashioned was amazing - looking forward to trying other cocktails on their menu. Definitely check out for happy hour to just give it a try or for the next date night dinner. read more

The ambiance is absolutely beautiful in here! The food is really good. I had the chargrilled mussels that were 10/10, the G&T mussels that was 8/10 and the 14oz NY strip that was a 6/10. The steak was a bit tough for a medium temp steak and the flavor was lacking. They also had a sauce on the steak that looked like A1 that was good. I understand why they are more seafood focused. The drinks are . The service is great too. read more

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The food here was amazing. Everything was well seasoned and fresh tasting. Expensive but worth the cost. Bartenders were helpful and funny. Service was 10/10. Looked like a fun place. read more

Pigeon and Whale - Swordfish, curry clam, roti and broccolini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

What a wonderful experience. Had reservations for 5 PM on a Saturday. We were 20 minutes early but were immediately brought to a table. How lucky were we to find out that it was happy hour! My friend and I got a couple of Sazerac's that were perfect. We started with the bread service of warm crusty sourdough and the sublime butter. We also got a few raw oysters and ceviche, divine. The eggplant donuts were crazy delicious. The swordfish schnitzel was flavorful and well prepared, octopus and squid with mushrooms. Dessert was a work of art. It was almost sad to have to destroy for eating g pleasure but I am so glad I did!! read more

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Cute ambiance inside and a nice patio, not very many tables though so definitely helpful to have a reservation. I did the 3 course meal for dinner which is a pretty good deal at $58. I started with the ceviche, which was good but not amazing. Way too much lemon juice, it was almost like ceviche soup. The grilled salmon however was amazing and a perfect portion size for me. The lemon cheesecake was also very delicious. read more

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I'm going to go ahead and given this spot 5 stars for maintaining excellent service during MG! My visiting friends decided they were starving on Lundi Gras after the parades were done. I knew something on Freret had to be open (despite many spaces not actually listing their carnival hours). And we ended up at Pigeon and Whale which was great. I wasn't as starving as my friends so I just had the chilled shrimp (and y'know the bread service) which was a perfect night cap after another evening of parades. My friends had the raw oysters and other things and they were very happy. The cocktails were great. My friends got the "Tell Me I'm Pretty" and our server made sure to do that everytime he brought them. And I had the "Boulevardier of Broken Dreams" which again was great. Since this is the 3rd spot in this newer build, it was interesting to see how they have made the space their own. The darker colors create a moodier, cozier space that the previous incarnations. read more

Pity that i have not been here during my previous visits to NO. The food, the drinks, the service .. all were great. Jaina at the bar and Casey(?) at the oyster bar did an awesome job to host us. Oh.. Definetly ask for T.G.I.M from Jaina and the local oysters from Casey. read more

I've been here twice this month and both times has been a fabulous experience. For one thing the kitchen is open until 10 PM and that is a wonderful thing for our town that no longer has good food for late night dining. Second of all their happy hour is from 4 PM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and it is outstanding. My first server for the late night was a gentleman named James and he was fabulous. He didn't try to oversell me and he was charming and the food was spectacular. My rosé was delicious. And the carrot cake with the brown butter icing was sublime then I went back for a happy hour a week later and the host, Fern, squeezed us in and went above and beyond. We had an incredible server that afternoon as well, but I forgot his name. They kept the water refilled and the food was flowing and tasty. The best deal is that it doesn't oysters is $24 and they're served on ice and they were delicious! The whipped feta with the toasted baguette slices was delicious and the mussels were quite tasty as well, and it was so affordable for happy hour!!!! I think it's pretty obvious since I've been twice this month that I will be back and I forgot to mention the outdoor patio seating is just lovely! read more

Pigeon and Whale - Seafood stuffed shells with a creamy gochujang sauce - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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