Emeril's
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-9393
Fax: (504) 558-3925
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Julia Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Wine List 2006, Wine List 2005, Wine List 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 6pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm
Editorial Review for Emeril's – by Pableaux Johnson
The Scene
The main room is stylish and active. The high ceiling reflects a good deal of noise, but diners don't seem to mind. Not particularly good for a romantic tryst, but it's good for a fancy see-and-be-seen event. Servers are attentive, offering drink and bread basket refills before you think to ask.
The Food
Lagasse's trademark dishes are modern and complex, but employ classical ingredients and techniques. The ever-evolving menu usually includes several items that use such European delicacies as French foie gras or rare Italian white truffle. (Many of his experimental dishes end up as house standards, so if you tasted something notable, odds are, it's still available.) Lagasse's variation on classic barbecue shrimp features tender butterflied shrimp with tiny rosemary-flecked biscuits in a thick wine and Worcestershire reduction. The double-cut pork chop is enormous, grilled to a moist medium-rare and topped with a pungent Mexican chili-based green mole sauce.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoEmeril fans pack the room every night, so reserve far in advance. Order appetizers; entrees are made from scratch and can take up to 30 minutes to prepare.
The ExtrasThe seven-course degustation menu ($75 per person, table participation required) for which house chefs whip up appetizer-sized dishes using the fresh market ingredients and their improvisational instincts.
User Reviews for Emeril's
10/23/2007 Posted by regrossbg
My wife and I were in New Orleans to celebrate our wedding aniversary, after rebuilding Katrina destroyed homes in Mississippi. We had a reservation at Emeril's for 6PM. The momemt we arrived the service was excellent and the resturant was beautiful. I chosed the "tasting" menu; my wife had a salad with a skate entree, and we shared a wonderful bottle of Austrian wine. The issue was with my tasting entree. The plate consisted of a very dry, tough pork chop on top of dry tough meat. I was offered another dish, but I declined, since I expected it to be correctly done the first time. This was all followed by the best desserts. If my meal was prepared correctly, I am sure the rating would have been 5 stars.
Pros: Ambience, Service, Wine List, Dessert
Cons: Tasting Menu
12/25/2006 Posted by baylorwarren
I was stoked about coming to Emeril's restaurant! I knew I wouldn't get to see him personally, but it was all about the food I watch him prepare on television. I saw so much I wanted to try on the menu, that I went back twice! The first time, we had two appetizers, split an entree, and split a desert. Great wine selection and the sommolier was right on with her suggestions! The second time, I decided not to have wine or drinks, but tasted different things on the menu. The specials (appetizer and entree) were tonight's choices. They were out of this world. The foie gras was INCREDIBLE! As far as the atmosphere goes, it probably wasn't up to a Jean George, but the foie gras was superior to that of 1 West Central Park Drive by a long shot. The fish was superb. Make sure to take note of how the server's bring things out. They always set the plates down for the entire party at the same time!! It is SO cool!! Especially if you are with a big party. Nobody is served first and has to wait and let their food get cold. I was ecstatic about the fact that I am a business traveler for the most part, so I am rarely in a hurry when it comes to dinner. This is my one chance to see the new city I am in that week or day. While some may not enjoy spreading the time out, I did. Make sure you plan accordingly. Without even trying, I pushed a dinner date to a two and half hour dinner. Service was impeccable the entire span!! My only concern was the valet that looked 13. I was a little concerned to turn a vehicle over to him, and they didn't catch the lady's door (a must in a 'for tip' situation). I'd have much preferred they get her door than mine.
Pros: Food. Service.
Cons: Valet could use some experience.
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