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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

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4.6 (6691)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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 6,691 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meril offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and drinks" and a menu perfect for exploring small plates. The atmosphere is lively, with "excellent service," and the staff's knowledge and friendliness stand out. Popular dishes include turkey necks, ribs, and the pineapple upside-down cornbread. Ideal for sharing and celebrating special occasions.

6,691 Reviews
  1. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The small plates were excellent. We even tried the turkey neck - it was yummy albeit not to everyone’s taste. The service was excellent too - our waiter (Bruce) was fantastic - very helpful, fast, efficient and a super nice person. We had a great time and highly recommend it.

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  2. Carol VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was friendly and charming yet non intrusive. Our pasta and steak entrees were delectable. The tiramisu was the best ever. I would have licked up the plate and bowl if I could do so without embarrassment!

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  3. Heather

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only was this the best meal from the food perspective that I’ve had in all of my trips to New Orleans, which have been many, but just the overall attitude of everyone that worked at the restaurant and especially our server Bruce, made this experience very, very special. The pineapple upside down cornbread with bacon marmalade is something not to be missed. The shrimp and pork dumplings are some of the best I’ve had. The ribeye was perfectly cooked perfectly seasoned to top it all off. The banana cream pie was a mile high and fresh and delicious and the cinnamon toast crunch bread pudding with a fireball whiskey sauce was definitely something to write home about! We will definitely return.

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  4. Jaime

    Atlanta3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not a good experience at all- ran out of bottled water and other meals/desserts. Water that we had to drink smelled like bleach. GM didn’t even care. Service has gone down

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  5. Troy

    New Orleans4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice casual restaurant. The food exceeded my expectations. - deviled eggs; bbq shrimp; gumbo; and red snapper. Can’t wait to return try other options.

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  6. lisa VIP

    Philadelphia58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience with a larger group, ordered a bunch of small plates so that we were able to taste many dishes. Everything was great.

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  7. Patrick

    Milwaukee1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place. Good food. I do think if a restaurant serves small plates to a table of four, there should be four servings: 4 meatballs, 4 ribs, etc.

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  8. Will

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always! Not too crowded which was a surprise.

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  9. Jolene VIP

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Door was excellent but service was even better! A must eat in NOLA!

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  10. Martin

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar service was very slow, but overall a very good meal.

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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 6691 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 61 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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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