$205 to reserve a table for two. We were very disappointed with their two options available in their menu! The classic and seasonal menus. Which featured a main event of wagyu beef or lamb. We came to enjoy NOlA’s incredible seafood and neither option they offered were what we desired.Very quickly to our surprise upon asking for their standard menu, we were immediately whisked away from their fine dining room to their bar area, with our bottle of French burgundy in tow. Our selection was then small plates only/. Perhaps it’s a bit presumptuous for Emeril’s to charge a reservation fee of $205 without informing the customer of their two options.
Richard Gibbs
Don’t fall for the tapas menu. It is just over priced apps. Dinning room was empty and they push ppl to the tapas tables. Crap!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Charles Feinberg
I’ve never reviewed my greatest restaurant ever but I will start now. In October my wife and I went to Emeril in New Orleans. Not an easy reservation but worth the time, effort and long trip from our home in Hawaii. Our experience was great. . We knew that there were plans to shut down Emeril for a total redesign from top to bottom. We waited for the exact date to try to get a reservation and luckily secured one. We had absolutely no idea what to expect. The experience we had proved that the “new Emeril “ is the best restaurant we’ve ever been to. I will not describe each dish since it would take up too many words but know that each dish was outstanding. Now I will explain why Emeril is #1 in the eyes of both my wife and myself. Online you will see that there are two Tasting Menus, no a La carte so we were at least prepared for what we were going to eat. We were not prepared for the following total mind bending and culinary experience. When entering Emeril you are greeted with a true Aloha greeting. We sat at the gorgeous bar since we were early and had a Vieux Care our new go to cocktail. The mixologist continued with the Aloha Spirit and made an exceptional Vieux. The bar area was awesome. In a very short time we were greeted by a hostess who escorted us to the brand new dining room. It totally blew our minds. Twenty or less tables with a huge space between them. You almost feel that you are the only guests there. The table we sat at had a large banquette that just added a new dimension to comfort. Large gorgeous pillows supported our backs. Almost directly in front of us was a huge glass enclosed kitchen. This was pure culinary theatre. Almost immediately a chef came to our table and asked us if we would like to see the inside of the kitchen. We didn’t bat an eye and followed him into the most gorgeous well thought out kitchen we’ve ever seen. The chef gave us a brief description of the kitchen, introduced us to the staff and the entire team offered up a special hello. We both felt like the greatest VIP’s. He then showed us to a small table next to us that had two champagne flutes with what he said was a rhubarb juice. Also on a plate was a cube of some unbelievable jellied concoction to showcase the ingredients. Back to our table and the party began. The two tasting menus were explained, one Classic and the other Seasonal. Then the Amuse Bouches started arriving. We expected only one or two. Nope, two sets, one group of cold, the the other warm. Each one was as great as the seven small main dishes. The beauty of the entire experience was that we both left feeling sated, never full. The service was impeccable. Never hovering but always there and totally knowledgeable about every dish and that includes ingredients. The sommelier was the antithesis of what many sommelier’s are. Being Wine Educators and Consultants we really appreciated his knowledge and communication skills as well as his passion towards wine. We had a dedicated service team who I would love to take with us to other great but not perfect restaurants. Jason Burse, the Assistant General Manager made the whole experience into a perfect culinary tour de force. This is why we both feel that Emeril is the Best Restaurant we’ve ever eaten at. Although expensive, it did not break the bank. Can’t wait to return next October.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Adams
No one in the place and waiting an hour for a burger. Not enough people working in the place.
Sean Pridgeon
Amazing experience even at the bar. Great spirits selection, knowledgeable bar tenders that care, and amazing food. The BBQ shrimp was delicious yet simple. The chicory Manhattan was sweet, decadent, and savory. The barrel proof Weller was oaky, sweet, and hot. The traditional punch was sever with pizzaz and had neutral Asian flavors. Well worth the expense! Sean was a great bartender that walked us through our option and had great attention to detail!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Harrison
Absolutely amazing. Best food I have had in years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Siuty
Fantastic experience from start to finish! The food was beautifully prepared and every bite was perfect. An incredible menu full of flavor. The kitchen is gorgeous - a real show stopper. Service was flawless. Nicely done, Emeril! I can see the apple doesn't fall far from the tree - your son is doing some outstanding work. Such a wonderful dining experience. Well done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tammy Mustain
It was absolutely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lemay Sanchez
Nothing in NOLA compares. Emerils still the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy DeCarlo
A wonderful dining experience! Food was outstanding, atmosphere was very pleasant, Mason and his staff went above and beyond to make us feel special! Meeting Emeril was a big bonus! An experience we won't forget!
Incredible food and somehow even better service. The food is “over the top” good, and the service staff anticipates every single need. From an invitation to view the kitchen, to never having to even think about your water being filled, the whole experience is planned meticulously. 6.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Emeril's New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp
Sue M.
First, the food was excellent. We were looking forward to a delectable evening prior to going to a concert. We gave 2 hours for dinner, which should have been plenty of time. Unfortunately, the service we received was horrible and we all blame the manager. We let them know when we arrived that we need to be out before 9pm. After a half hour waiting for appetizers, we asked where they were. They said they would check. At one hour, we asked again and they said the kitchen was backed up. We pointed out that people that came in after us all had their food. The manager came over and we explained what was happening. We also told him that a martini was warm, and he said he would replace it. After another 15 minutes we asked for it again. He finally brought it and when the bill came later, they charged for both martinis. Our appetizers finally arrived after an hour waiting. When we realized how late everything was, we had ordered our meals way before we received our appetizers, The meal finally came about 1.5 hours after we arrived. We had to hurry to eat as we were going to miss the concert. We then had to ask for the check, even though they knew were really worried about being late. We had to wait for a while and they finally brought it. No one ever said the word sorry. When we let them know we were unhappy, they said, "oh". The manager did not know how to deliver good service and obviously was not training his staff. He was so bad that we thought maybe he wasn't actually the manager, but when we left his cards were at the front desk. They could have apologized, they could have comped the appetizers or the drinks. They did nothing to remedy it accept say, "oh" and "ok". If Emril was there he would have been appalled. I won't be recommending this place. I am the first person to post an excellent review and this kills me to post a bad review one what should have been a wonderful experience. Oh, and we missed the first part of the concert.
Robert Seropian
My wife and I went There for our anniversary and had a tasting menu w premium wine and it was one of the best meals we have had globally! Spoke w his son who took time to make sure everything was to there standards. What an exceptional experience. Great job to the entire staff! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pole Perfect Fitness & Pilates
We usually make reservations. You can never go wrong with this restaurant. There’s always something on the menu for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
D Weisman
An amazing dining experience. The staff treats you like royalty and the food was absolutely amazing. Chef EJ and Chef Emeril were in the kitchen and it was such an enjoyable evening. Thank you to the entire staff!
$205 to reserve a table for two. We were very disappointed with their two options available in their menu! The classic and seasonal menus. Which featured a main event of wagyu beef or lamb. We came to enjoy NOlA’s incredible seafood and neither option they offered were what we desired.Very quickly to our surprise upon asking for their standard menu, we were immediately whisked away from their fine dining room to their bar area, with our bottle of French burgundy in tow. Our selection was then small plates only/. Perhaps it’s a bit presumptuous for Emeril’s to charge a reservation fee of $205 without informing the customer of their two options.
Don’t fall for the tapas menu. It is just over priced apps. Dinning room was empty and they push ppl to the tapas tables. Crap!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
I’ve never reviewed my greatest restaurant ever but I will start now. In October my wife and I went to Emeril in New Orleans. Not an easy reservation but worth the time, effort and long trip from our home in Hawaii. Our experience was great. . We knew that there were plans to shut down Emeril for a total redesign from top to bottom. We waited for the exact date to try to get a reservation and luckily secured one. We had absolutely no idea what to expect. The experience we had proved that the “new Emeril “ is the best restaurant we’ve ever been to. I will not describe each dish since it would take up too many words but know that each dish was outstanding. Now I will explain why Emeril is #1 in the eyes of both my wife and myself. Online you will see that there are two Tasting Menus, no a La carte so we were at least prepared for what we were going to eat. We were not prepared for the following total mind bending and culinary experience. When entering Emeril you are greeted with a true Aloha greeting. We sat at the gorgeous bar since we were early and had a Vieux Care our new go to cocktail. The mixologist continued with the Aloha Spirit and made an exceptional Vieux. The bar area was awesome. In a very short time we were greeted by a hostess who escorted us to the brand new dining room. It totally blew our minds. Twenty or less tables with a huge space between them. You almost feel that you are the only guests there. The table we sat at had a large banquette that just added a new dimension to comfort. Large gorgeous pillows supported our backs. Almost directly in front of us was a huge glass enclosed kitchen. This was pure culinary theatre. Almost immediately a chef came to our table and asked us if we would like to see the inside of the kitchen. We didn’t bat an eye and followed him into the most gorgeous well thought out kitchen we’ve ever seen. The chef gave us a brief description of the kitchen, introduced us to the staff and the entire team offered up a special hello. We both felt like the greatest VIP’s. He then showed us to a small table next to us that had two champagne flutes with what he said was a rhubarb juice. Also on a plate was a cube of some unbelievable jellied concoction to showcase the ingredients. Back to our table and the party began. The two tasting menus were explained, one Classic and the other Seasonal. Then the Amuse Bouches started arriving. We expected only one or two. Nope, two sets, one group of cold, the the other warm. Each one was as great as the seven small main dishes. The beauty of the entire experience was that we both left feeling sated, never full. The service was impeccable. Never hovering but always there and totally knowledgeable about every dish and that includes ingredients. The sommelier was the antithesis of what many sommelier’s are. Being Wine Educators and Consultants we really appreciated his knowledge and communication skills as well as his passion towards wine. We had a dedicated service team who I would love to take with us to other great but not perfect restaurants. Jason Burse, the Assistant General Manager made the whole experience into a perfect culinary tour de force. This is why we both feel that Emeril is the Best Restaurant we’ve ever eaten at. Although expensive, it did not break the bank. Can’t wait to return next October.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No one in the place and waiting an hour for a burger. Not enough people working in the place.
Amazing experience even at the bar. Great spirits selection, knowledgeable bar tenders that care, and amazing food. The BBQ shrimp was delicious yet simple. The chicory Manhattan was sweet, decadent, and savory. The barrel proof Weller was oaky, sweet, and hot. The traditional punch was sever with pizzaz and had neutral Asian flavors. Well worth the expense! Sean was a great bartender that walked us through our option and had great attention to detail!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing. Best food I have had in years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic experience from start to finish! The food was beautifully prepared and every bite was perfect. An incredible menu full of flavor. The kitchen is gorgeous - a real show stopper. Service was flawless. Nicely done, Emeril! I can see the apple doesn't fall far from the tree - your son is doing some outstanding work. Such a wonderful dining experience. Well done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was absolutely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing in NOLA compares. Emerils still the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful dining experience! Food was outstanding, atmosphere was very pleasant, Mason and his staff went above and beyond to make us feel special! Meeting Emeril was a big bonus! An experience we won't forget!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Incredible food and somehow even better service. The food is “over the top” good, and the service staff anticipates every single need. From an invitation to view the kitchen, to never having to even think about your water being filled, the whole experience is planned meticulously. 6.0 out of 5.0 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Emeril's New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp
First, the food was excellent. We were looking forward to a delectable evening prior to going to a concert. We gave 2 hours for dinner, which should have been plenty of time. Unfortunately, the service we received was horrible and we all blame the manager. We let them know when we arrived that we need to be out before 9pm. After a half hour waiting for appetizers, we asked where they were. They said they would check. At one hour, we asked again and they said the kitchen was backed up. We pointed out that people that came in after us all had their food. The manager came over and we explained what was happening. We also told him that a martini was warm, and he said he would replace it. After another 15 minutes we asked for it again. He finally brought it and when the bill came later, they charged for both martinis. Our appetizers finally arrived after an hour waiting. When we realized how late everything was, we had ordered our meals way before we received our appetizers, The meal finally came about 1.5 hours after we arrived. We had to hurry to eat as we were going to miss the concert. We then had to ask for the check, even though they knew were really worried about being late. We had to wait for a while and they finally brought it. No one ever said the word sorry. When we let them know we were unhappy, they said, "oh". The manager did not know how to deliver good service and obviously was not training his staff. He was so bad that we thought maybe he wasn't actually the manager, but when we left his cards were at the front desk. They could have apologized, they could have comped the appetizers or the drinks. They did nothing to remedy it accept say, "oh" and "ok". If Emril was there he would have been appalled. I won't be recommending this place. I am the first person to post an excellent review and this kills me to post a bad review one what should have been a wonderful experience. Oh, and we missed the first part of the concert.
My wife and I went There for our anniversary and had a tasting menu w premium wine and it was one of the best meals we have had globally! Spoke w his son who took time to make sure everything was to there standards. What an exceptional experience. Great job to the entire staff! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We usually make reservations. You can never go wrong with this restaurant. There’s always something on the menu for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
An amazing dining experience. The staff treats you like royalty and the food was absolutely amazing. Chef EJ and Chef Emeril were in the kitchen and it was such an enjoyable evening. Thank you to the entire staff!