Emeril’s New Orleans

Emeril’s New Orleans is the flagship restaurant of the Emeril Group, founded by legendary celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in 1990 and now helmed by his son E.J. Lagasse, who has led the kitchen to the extraordinary distinction of two Michelin stars — the first Michelin stars ever awarded to this storied New Orleans institution. Located in the Warehouse District, Emeril’s opened as a bold creative statement about the possibilities of New Orleans cuisine and quickly became one of the most influential restaurants in American culinary history, training chefs and setting standards that shaped the city’s gastronomic identity for decades. Under E.J. Lagasse’s direction, the restaurant has undergone a significant culinary evolution while remaining deeply connected to the Louisiana cooking traditions that Emeril Lagasse pioneered: bold seasoning, Gulf seafood, seasonal Louisiana ingredients, and the profound influence of French and Creole technique remain central to the menu, but are now expressed through a tasting menu format of refined elegance and conceptual ambition that has earned international recognition. The modern dining room with its open kitchen creates an engaging and sophisticated atmosphere. Service is impeccably attentive and deeply knowledgeable about both the food and the wine program. Emeril’s continues to attract both devoted local regulars and visiting gastronomes who come to experience one of the most historically important kitchens in American fine dining, now operating at its most accomplished level.