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Meril, New Orleans, LA

Meril

4.5
4.5
6538 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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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
    (504) 526-3745
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Big Game Weekend Breakfast

    8 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for a boozy breakfast to kick-off your Saturday before the Big Game!

What 6,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Most Booked

  • New Orleans

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meril offers an inviting blend of ambiance and culinary creativity in New Orleans. Despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes and noise levels, the restaurant shines with "delicious and outstanding" food and "exemplary service." Standout dishes include the banana cream pie, cauliflower, and unique small plates. Ideal for celebrations and memorable meals.

6,538 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Will be back before I leave New Orleans.

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  2. Claire Poppy

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were overwhelmed by the volume of the dining room noise, the massive flat screen tv showing The Price is Right, the open kitchen where the staff were eating and drinking while working on the food line, and the cotton candy Roman candle TGI Fridays-esq birthday celebrations…and it took 20 minutes for a server to stop by and ask us if anyone had taken our drink order. 30 minutes after that we were asked if anyone had taken our food order (with a half empty restaurant), and then they delivered half our order before presenting us with our check. We left and walked to another restaurant. Definitely not the experience we expected. Hard pass.

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  3. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    302 reviews

    5.0

    302 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meril’s offers a terrific range of modern dishes featuring numerous cuisines — and all were well executed. If variety and flavor are two of your goals when dining out, Meril’s should be on your list! Service was excellent.

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  4. Jazza

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is good about Meril's, especially the amazing, helpful staff.

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  5. Regina

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very slow service. Food was good but on the expensive side, especially for the scallop appetizer. Glad to have tried it, but I don’t feel the need to return.

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  6. jon

    VIP

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The General Tsao’s Broccoli and Shrimp Tacos were Amazing.

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  7. ragan

    VIP

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love eating here. Consistent great food, service and atmosphere. We love taking our guests here too.

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  8. Michael

    New Orleans

    174 reviews

    4.0

    174 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. I was a party of 3 for brunch. 2 of us had the burger. The other person had a flatbread. While the was good, all of it did not come out at the same time. This wasn't a deal breaker, but it was a bit strange to get a burger without the order of fries, which was a side order and we could've done with one order vs. 2. So, we had too much. The servers were good. Overall, this was a good visit. One of the things I like about Meril's is that you can have a table of 8 in a round table. There were a few of them there, which may have impacted the slower than usual service.

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  9. Kathryne

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! Food was delicious, service great and atmosphere was fantastic! Would come back again and again!

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  10. Atom

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night. Great food. The sparklers and cotton candy is always a great attraction.

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FAQs

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

Meril is rated 4.5 stars by 6538 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.

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Meril

424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Magazine St and Tchoupitoulas St
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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