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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

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4.6 (6699)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 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 6,699 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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.

6,699 Reviews
  1. Max VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the small plates for sharing! We were a group of 5 and ordered lots of small plates. Got to taste so much of the menu! We had a birthday to celebrate & the comp cotton candy was super!Shout out to Rashid & Sonia for great service!

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  2. Kathi VIP

    Dallas26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had two wait staff taking care of us. They were very nice but never around. It was so freaking loud we could barely hear each other. And the food, although good, was not so good that I should pay as much as I did.

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  3. bryan

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Slow service..got some stuff wrong but the fixed. It’s jazz fest and they overwhelmed ..they doing their best. Food was great once we got it..

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  4. Rachel

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not sure if we caught our server on an off night, but the restaurant was only half full and service still left a lot to be desired. It took 15 minutes just to place our drink order, and we barely got any check-ins during the meal. One of the tapas dishes was messy, and even though our plates were clearly dirty, we waited a long time to get clean ones for the next course. My napkin was also cleared while I was in the restroom mid-meal, which felt rushed. I shared someone’s napkin for dessert. The food was just okay—there are definitely better spots in NOLA. With Emeril’s name attached, I expected a more polished experience.

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  5. Kathy VIP

    Coastal Georgia63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a large group and Rasheed did an amazing jjob getting food out quickly and taking care of many special requests. The wood fired oysters were scrumptious as were the veggies. We loved birthday surprise!

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  6. Marc VIP

    Detroit40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good The spacing was a little too fast

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  7. Virginia and chris VIP

    Mississippi5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fabulous experience. Food was amazing. Service was great. The hostess MacKenzie always takes great care of accommodating my parents with mobility issues. Thank you for a great lunch

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  8. Gina

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. I wish we could have tried more things

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  9. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days 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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  10. Carol VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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FAQs

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

Meril is rated 4.6 stars by 6699 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 62 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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