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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

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4.6 (6742)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 526-3745
  • Website
    http://bemeril.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (504) 330-5111
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Neighborhood
    Warehouse District
  • Cross street
    Between Magazine St and Tchoupitoulas St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,742 people are saying

Meril reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meril offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and an "amazing service" that guests rave about. The small plates, including standout dishes like "shrimp tacos" and "truffle fries," invite sharing and exploring flavors. The lively atmosphere and "great environment" make it a must-visit in New Orleans.
6,742 Reviews

  1. MARC

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious with portions that were the right size and great flavor and quality. We asked for a table near the window but were not told that they will need the table after 75min until our waiter told us and that was unacceptable after an otherwise great experience

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  2. Pam VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Someone at our table ordered a glass of wine and it never came. The service is not what it used to be.

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  3. kym

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food, ambiance and service was excellent!!! Thank you! I will be back soon 🥳🎉🙌🏽

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  4. Sheila

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service was amazing!

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Nashville17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was a little overpriced for portion size. Boudin balls were inedible….slimy and grey on the inside. Flat bread was ok….not many toppings except for bell pepper which overpowered everything else. Others with me enjoyed the ribs. Shrimp tacos were nothing special and were overpriced. Drinks were ok.

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  6. Carole

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered gumbo with chicken and sausage and it was delicious and seasoned perfectly! The special today was snapper with turnips. I substituted spinach for the turnips and the spinach alone was amazing by itself. The slushie was delicious as well the French 75! I would rate this restaurant a solid 8.5!

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  7. Dodie

    New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with a great environment! One of our favorites!

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  8. Frank VIP

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lauren, our server, was great, explaining, the menu and the options. Drinks were good, shrimp tacos were delicious.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have visited several of Emeril Lagasse's restaurants - The Fish House (many times, Chef's Table and Dining Room) and Delmonico (before they closed), both in Las Vegas. Plus, his places (when they were there) in Florida and Georgia. Each time we were treated to delicious food and excellent service. Which is why we were so surprised with our first visit to Meril in New Orleans. 1. The waiter spilled twice during the service. Only cleaned up once, the latter time. When he first poured Pellegrino (no clean up), and again when he tipped the bottle over later. 2. Two servers, Keys and Kevin, never removed the menus from the table. Not even after the first ordered item arrived. 3. Food service was out of order with the starter arriving after the salad. 4. Never asked if we wanted another bottle of Pellegrino, even though the bottle was empty. 5. No pasta spoon. And never checked on us after the entrees were delivered for us to ask. Over all we enjoyed, but it was a disappointing difference at Meril vs. his other restaurants.

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  10. Sallee VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were great! Rees was super attentive and food was outstanding.

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FAQs

Meril offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 526-3745.

Meril is rated 4.6 stars by 6742 OpenTable diners.

Meril does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Warehouse District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Meril

424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Magazine St and Tchoupitoulas St
  • Neighborhood
    Warehouse District
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://bemeril.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 526-3745
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (504) 330-5111

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