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Conference guide · New Orleans

Where to go during ASHE PDC Summit 2027.

The American Society for Health Care Engineering's International Summit and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction. It brings together hospital facility managers, architects, engineers, builders and suppliers.

Feb 28–Mar 3, 2027Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130Dates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by January 17, 2027.

What's around Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Client dinner

Emeril's

800 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre

Emeril Lagasse's flagship, now run by his son E.J., holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide. It serves modern Creole cooking in a dining room with roomy tables and an open kitchen behind glass, and a wine room seats a small client table.

Client dinnerPrivate roomEasy walkBucket listBig groups
Fits
Wine Room 14 seated; main dining room 150 seated; whole restaurant 230 seated (own Tripleseat form); three private rooms up to 86 seated (New Orleans & Company, 2022)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for the Wine Room for a client table of up to 14 through the event request form. Dinner runs Tuesday to Saturday from 5 PM, and jackets are recommended in the main dining room.
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Group dinner

Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District · about 7 min walk from the convention centre

Donald Link's Cajun restaurant in a converted warehouse near the convention centre, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Groups share a set Feed Me menu of Louisiana dishes, and big groups can add a whole roast suckling pig.

Team dinnerBig groupsSharing platesCasualEasy walkSemi-private
Fits
Diamond Street dining room 8 to 18 with the Feed Me menu; Mezzanine semi-private balcony; Calcasieu private rooms upstairs for bigger groups (own site); Mezzanine 30 seated, 40 reception (Pêche site)
Walk
About 7 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Diamond Street room for 8 to 18 people through the large party form, or call 504-588-2123. It is open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, and walk-ins are welcome for small groups.
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Group dinner

Pêche

800 Magazine St, Warehouse District · about 9 min walk from the convention centre

Donald Link's Gulf seafood restaurant cooks over a wood fire in a rustic warehouse space, and it is listed in the Michelin Guide. Larger groups can share a whole grilled fish, and the group's Calcasieu rooms nearby handle private dinners.

Team dinnerBig groupsSharing platesEasy walkPrivate room
Fits
Private dining at Calcasieu: Wine Room 20 seated; Tchoupitoulas Room 50 seated, 65 reception; Tchoupitoulas and Higgins Rooms together 150 seated, 200 reception (own site)
Walk
About 9 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book a big table on Resy, or call Calcasieu at 504-588-2188 for a private room for 20 to 150. It is open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.
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Activity

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine St, Warehouse District · about 10 min walk from the convention centre

A large Second World War museum a short walk from the convention centre. Groups of 10 or more get a lower rate, and the Beyond All Boundaries film runs on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Big groupsEasy walkLow effortDaytimeRelaxed
Fits
Group rates from 10 people (own site)
Cost
About $35 per person
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Email group.sales@nationalww2museum.org at least a week ahead. It is open 9 AM to 5 PM, and the museum suggests at least three hours, so start early in the afternoon.
Client dinner

Herbsaint

701 St. Charles Ave, CBD · about 14 min walk from the convention centre

Donald Link's long-running restaurant on St. Charles Avenue mixes French, Italian and Southern cooking, and the Michelin Guide lists it in New Orleans. A semi-private room suits a mid-size client dinner.

Client dinnerSemi-privatePrivate roomQuiet
Fits
Semi-private room 11 to 16 with a limited à la carte menu; full room 17 to 34 with a set menu (own site); private dining room 45 seated, 65 reception (St. Charles Avenue magazine, 2022)
Walk
About 14 min from the convention centre
Tip
Use the event inquiry form for the semi-private room for 11 to 16 guests. It is closed on Sundays and opens for dinner at 5 PM on Saturdays.
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Common questions about ASHE PDC Summit 2027

Where can we take clients to dinner near Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 during ASHE PDC Summit 2027?

Emeril's (800 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District): Wine Room 14 seated; main dining room 150 seated; whole restaurant 230 seated (own Tripleseat form); three private rooms up to 86 seated (New Orleans & Company, 2022). Cochon (930 Tchoupitoulas St, Warehouse District): Diamond Street dining room 8 to 18 with the Feed Me menu; Mezzanine semi-private balcony; Calcasieu private rooms upstairs for bigger groups (own site); Mezzanine 30 seated, 40 reception (Pêche site). Pêche (800 Magazine St, Warehouse District): Private dining at Calcasieu: Wine Room 20 seated; Tchoupitoulas Room 50 seated, 65 reception; Tchoupitoulas and Higgins Rooms together 150 seated, 200 reception (own site). Herbsaint (701 St. Charles Ave, CBD): Semi-private room 11 to 16 with a limited à la carte menu; full room 17 to 34 with a set menu (own site); private dining room 45 seated, 65 reception (St. Charles Avenue magazine, 2022).

What can a group do in New Orleans after ASHE PDC Summit 2027 sessions?

The National WWII Museum: A large Second World War museum a short walk from the convention centre. Groups of 10 or more get a lower rate, and the Beyond All Boundaries film runs on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM.

When should we book group dinners for ASHE PDC Summit 2027?

ASHE PDC Summit 2027 runs Feb 28–Mar 3, 2027 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130. Book private rooms by January 17, 2027, about 6 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

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