group dining & private events
Plates hosts private dinners and events in the New Orleans Warehouse District for groups from 16 to 100 guests, with full buyouts up to 150 seated or 250 reception-style — all two blocks from the Convention Center. Every event is built on chef-driven, family-style menus made for sharing, in a refined, industrial room inside the historic Cotton Mill.
Because family-style and small-plate dining is what we do, we're a natural fit for groups: no one's stuck with the wrong entrée, the table stays social, and the food keeps coming. Here are the three spaces and what each does best.
The Plate Wall — up to 36, semi-private
Framed by our signature wall of vintage plates and lined with banquettes, the Plate Wall is our most characterful semi-private space, seating up to 36. It's the room for celebrations, birthday dinners, and corporate groups who want something that feels special without a full buyout. Chef-driven family-style menus, seamless service.
The Bar & Lounge — receptions & socials
Our stylish bar and lounge is a warm, modern space made for mingling. Reserve it for happy hours, cocktail receptions, and corporate socials — plush seating, flexible layouts, and a dedicated bar team crafting signature drinks and shareable bites. The easiest way to host an elevated, standing gathering in the Warehouse District.
The Annunciation Room — up to 100
With soaring high ceilings, original wooden beams, and an open layout, the Annunciation Room is our marquee space for elevated group dining, hosting up to 100 guests for semi-private buyouts, celebrations, and corporate events. Chef-curated family-style menus, seasonal cocktails, and attentive service that keeps everyone connected across the table.
Events that work best here
Rehearsal dinners and welcome dinners
Birthday and milestone celebrations
Corporate dinners, socials, and holiday parties
Convention and conference groups (we're two blocks from the Convention Center)
Full restaurant buyouts — up to 150 seated, 250 reception-style
FAQ
How large a group can Plates accommodate? Semi-private spaces host groups from 16 to 100 guests. Full buyouts accommodate up to 150 seated or 250 reception-style.
What private spaces do you have? Three: the Plate Wall (semi-private, up to 36), the Bar & Lounge (receptions and socials), and the Annunciation Room (up to 100).
Do you host rehearsal dinners and corporate events? Yes — rehearsal dinners, birthdays, corporate dinners, holiday parties, and conference groups are what these rooms are built for, all on family-style menus.
Are the menus family-style? Yes. Group events are served chef-driven, family-style menus designed for sharing, which keep the table social and let guests taste more of the menu.
Where is Plates and is it near the Convention Center? We're at 1051 Annunciation Street in the Warehouse District, two blocks from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and close to the National WWII Museum.
How do I book a private event? Submit an inquiry through below or call us directly, and our events team will help you plan.