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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

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4.6 (6727)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

  • Meril Drag Brunch

    $40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 14, 2025 only
    Drag Brunch is back at Meril—just in time for New Orleans Pride Week! Join legendary hosts Lexis Redd D’Ville & London Manchester and friends for a fabulous morning of food, fun, and fierce performances. Your ticket includes a 3-course brunch, with the option to add on bottomless mimosas or our signature Drag Brunch Punch. Come eat, drink, and dance with us—this one’s going to be a party! 🌈💃🍾
    Meril Drag Brunch Photo

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What 6,727 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meril delivers "phenomenal" dining with "delicious" food and "attentive" service. Guests praise the variety of small plates, perfect for sharing, and the "outstanding" banana cream pie. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere is ideal for celebrations. While some service issues arise, Meril's commitment to a memorable experience keeps diners returning. Enjoy "amazing" culinary delights in New Orleans!
6,727 Reviews

  1. Pam VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been going to Meril for years & have never experienced service like I did last night. The waiters rarely came by our table. The wine pours were very small! It’s sad because the food was wonderful.

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  2. Clifford

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a dinner reservation at Meril's. Everyone we interacted with were friendly and courteous. Chris and Kevin were our waiters and did an excellent job. We shared a fries snack and each had a flatbread and everything was awesome. Dessert was amazing also and got a special treat because we were celebrating our 10 year anniversary. I wish we lived closer so we could try more of their food.

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  3. Jim VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meril is an outstanding restaurant. I have been many times and the food, service, and ambience are quintessential New Orleans!

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  4. Annette VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Loud, seating horrible , between two large tables , wait staff over worked because of seating conditions, not their fault, table not cleared of plates from appetizers when meal came , overall not good , food quality poor, use to love the place , won’t go back ! Loud and to many large tables

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  5. Christine

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy eating at Meril's. Food and service is excellent!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal from drinks to dessert! Service was impeccable.

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  7. Leah VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Meril for our last lunch in New Orleans. It's a must for us each trip. It was a quiet Monday and we had a great time. Started with the deviled eggs (trust me) and boudin balls. The fried chicken salad was amazing - it's a lightly breaded cutlet topped with an arugula salad and lemony vinaigrette. My sister got the summer salad with watermelon and feta - ate every bite. My husband ordered the octopus scampi - he loved it - I don't eat octopus but there were no leftovers.

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  8. Charity

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal at Meril and had wonderful service!

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  9. Endya

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meril is always a great vive! The food has never disappointed and the service is always the best! One of my favs!

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  10. Alise

    East Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, our server and his server assistant were amazing! Great spot for a bachelorette or any celebration

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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 6727 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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  2. United States
  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Warehouse District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
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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