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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

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4.6 (6714)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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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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 6,714 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meril offers a "beautiful space" and an "excellent experience" with "great service" and "delicious food." Highlights include "amazing small plates" like Korean wings and Boudin Balls, and the "incredible" banana cream pie. While some find the noise level high and service occasionally slow, the overall dining experience remains "special" and "memorable."

6,714 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time but will not be our last. The whole experience was phenomenal. The service, the food, and the drinks were all great. I really appreciated the smaller plates options because it gave us an opportunity to try more items.

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  2. Marsha

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved dinning at Meril! The food and service was fabulous!

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  3. Jesse VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food overrated. Had a large group and they refused to take multiple credit cards.

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  4. Brandee VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my birthday dinner and the waiter forgot about us towards the end and dropped the ball. Gave us the dessert menus and it took forever for him to come back. By that time we were late for our next stop and asked for the check which took a very long time as well. It seems that since we were a large party and gratuity was already added, they stopped caring. My friends told me that they reminded them two separate times it was my birthday so that I could have the fun cotton candy sparkler experience but they never brought it…very disappointing.

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  5. Racquel

    New Orleans / Louisiana15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger, cauliflower, dumplings were PHENOMENAL! The deviled eggs and shrimp tacos were just OK. Service, cleanliness and atmosphere was EXCEPTIONAL. Prices were pretty good for amount of food and drinks we had. Overall, I wouldn’t miss out on this gem.

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  6. Pritam

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just overall unimpressed. Bartender was lack luster and food service took way too long.

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  7. Alison VIP

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    BBQ shrimp and shrimp tacos were delectable. Our server recommended the pocket bread to sop up the BBQ, great call as otherwise I would have eaten it like a soup with a spoon, it’s that good.

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  8. Neal

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Beautiful space. Service was great. Cocktails were also really enjoyable. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

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  9. Michele

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Enjoyed several small plates - meatballs & the flat bread were a favorite.

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  10. Michael VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana188 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The small plates are the best at Meril's. You can order a couple of them and they will satisfy your tastebuds. The Korean wings, Boudin Balls, and Ribs are my favorites. We had the Octopus special and it was underwhelming.

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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 6714 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 29 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
    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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