Nola Restaurant

"Water Bugs" inside restaurant ruin the meal. I visited NOLA in mid-August. The food was surprisingly mediocre, and what slight enjoyment we derived from it was spoiled by waterbugs, otherwise know as COCKROACHES inside the restaurant. One was acceptable to me, but when another one scrambled over my friend's foot (and yes, we saw it) we paid the bill and left. My friends were a tad dramatic about the whole affair, but hey who wants giant bugs around them while they eat an expensive meal?

All I can say is that at least they didn't fly . . . .…

NOLA is a NO! NO!. Best thing about NOLA - decor and atmosphere. Worst thing about NOLA - High prices/tiny portions. Mediocre thing about NOLA - food Amazing thing about NOLA - how many wait staff it takes to serve those tiny portions.

Annoying thing about NOLA - constant interruptions by wait staff while we were trying to have dinner.

Don't let yourself be sucked in by the classy appearance and by the Emeril name - resist with all that is within you or prepare for disappointment!…

Very Very dissappointed. I was pretty excited about eating at NOLA since my wife and I stumbled upon it while walking around the French Quarter. We noticed they had a special menu for mothers day that night, but we were too late to sit down. So, we made plans to make reservations for the next day.

The next night, we were thrilled to find out that they still had the "special" quiche from the previous days menu. However, when we received it, we quickly noticed that it REALLY WAS from the previous day. The serving size was sooo tiny that just two bites and we were just over halfway through. I commented to the waiter that it tasted like rubber, but I did not expect a comp nor was I going to fight for one. I figured the filet mignon I ordered was a sure thing.

Well, the steak was really more of a 4 oz medallion... there were four tiny pieces of potato. Im not kidding.. the four pieces wouldn't have added up to a half of one potato. The walnut topping was half of one walnut cut in two. Truly pathetic for $38 plus tax.

I've eaten at several gourmet restaurants around the country, so I did not expect an enourmous meal like you would get at a chain restaurant... but a 4 oz steak and a few pieces of potato?! A child would have trouble getting full with that!

Easily my worst experience in 3 trips and several dines in the city of New Orleans. If you want to pay a hefty price for decent cooking and tiny portions..this is your place. There are sooooo many other options in wonderful New Orleans. You usually can't go wrong.…

Great Service. We had the gumbo of the day - braised pork, sausage with black eyed peas - and for dinner, the shrimp and grits. These dishes were by far the best I have ever tasted! The gumbo was unusual, but awesome. We also ordered fried oysters, and they were great as well; fried perfectly so you could still taste them.

Service was excellent. I noticed the reviews stated bad service, but my water was refilled without ever having to ask, our plates came out hot and even @ the same time, and the waiter was knowledgeable and helpful to a tourist like us!

Only con was the seating was a bit cramped in the section we were in. We could overhear the tables next to us perfectly, and the couple next to us even started talking to us. The restaurant is large, so just ask to sit at a good spot if other are available to avoid this...…