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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

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4.6 (6757)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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
    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
  • 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 6,757 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meril offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding" food and "top notch" service. The small plates allow for a diverse tasting adventure, and the pineapple upside down cornbread is a "must-try." Enjoy the lively atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious cocktails. A New Orleans gem for memorable meals!
6,757 Reviews
  1. Marcus VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was bad and the time to wait for in between services and asking for the ticket was extremely long. Also the servers wasn’t knowledgeable about the menu

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  2. William VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pregame for UFC fight. Great experience! 4 of us tried most everything. Expresso Martini was very good. The Korean ribs, Vietnamese wings, barbecue shrimp and cheese burger were among the notable call outs. Great service!

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  3. Patti VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meril was definitely a wonderful experience. Food was great and service was fantastic!

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  4. Madeline

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was unique but odd. The ribeye was excellent. The icebox pie was superb. The bread pudding had raisins. The bartenders (we sat at the bar) totally ignored us and appeared to be way too cool for us. I’m not cool so perhaps they were in-fact too cool. The first thing the gentleman said to us was “kitchen closes at 9. Let’s get y’all’s order in. Last call is now also”. Small caveat was that our reservation (made through open table) was at 9. The restaurant posted that option and we accepted. This was my birthday dinner with my husband. wish the wait staff would have been some form of courteous but that wasn’t their vibe tonight. Cheers!

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  5. Jen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Meril visiting from out of town.

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  6. Jim VIP

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meril is always outstanding! Top notch food and service.

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  7. Janice

    Southwest Florida17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was EXCEPTIONAL. Chicken gumbo so good we licked our bowls! :). And the pineapple upside down cornbread was a perfect match ... Then we moved onto the veggie flatbread. Small plates are great because you get to taste so much of the menu! And the staff was attentive ... and in teams. Our team was Justin and Alexandria ... they were always there if you had a question or just wanted to chat. And we never had to wait for anything! Because they were a tag team. Brilliant!!!

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  8. Robert

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and well designed. Service was first class. The entire table of attendees enjoyed themselves.

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  9. Stephanie VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved DJ ArieSpins, she was a vibe! This is my first time coming for brunch and it was delicious.

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  10. Jennifer

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was great. We’re local and had friends from out of town and it was great for us and now.

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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 6757 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 28 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
  • 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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