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    Pigeon and Whale

    4.5 (181 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Taste the Rainbow
    Reia B.

    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.

    Oysters
    Paul C.

    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.

    Scallops
    Don T.

    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.

    Shalon P.

    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.

    Ceviche and chips
    Jeanne J.

    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.

    Rhondi S.

    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.

    Anthony T.

    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.

    Seafood dumplings
    Jolene G.

    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.

    Squid ink pasta
    Stephanie R.

    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

    Lobster roll was delicious!
    Bacong F.

    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.

    Daniel S.

    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.

    Two of the 10 varieties of negroni.

    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.

    Juice box
    Khoi N.

    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.

    work of art and delicious!

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    $24 Happy Hour oysters for a dozen and $9 drinks. Atmosphere and staff are great. Our new go to spot for east coast oysters.

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    Ask the Community - Pigeon and Whale

    How's the outside patio for dining?

    Small area - a handful of tables. Nice though and service is still attentive.

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Age? I wouldn't bring small children here- it's a small place and very upscale- the bar is great scene for meeting up with ppl and the dining room is fantastic for special occasions… 

    Is there a children's menu?

    No adult food only

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    This place was pretty cool! I came here for dinner with my friend and I've always been wanting to…read moretry it out. The ambiance of this place was the best part of the experience - the Vessel is located in an old church building. I loved the vibes and it felt both classy and casual at the same time. We didn't have reservations on a Saturday night, but we were able to be seated as soon as we came in! We started with the hand cut fries and I found them to be delicious and fresh. Afterwards, I had the seafood pasta and it was great - appropriate balance of the pasta and seafood. We ended with the creme brule and it was perfect - it had the right amount of crunchiness at the top and was soft as soon as you broke into it. Overall, I had a great experience here and hope to try this place out for brunch in the future!

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