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Nola is a three star restaurant in New Orleans. Located in the French Quarter neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, valet parking, and fine wines.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, a tale of two experiences. Unfortunately it was the weekend of LSU v. Florida and town was overrun with Gators fans. We were seated very late and the restaurant looked like a drunken good ol'...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man oh man what a great restaurant! We were deciding between the 3 Emeril's restaurants and am so happy we landed on this one. If you want a romantic evening go for Delmonico, but if you want a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for lunch on a Friday. Contrary to many reviews, the atmosphere to include the lack of excessive noise was perfect. Well attended to by three staffers. Stuffed deboned chicken wings to start...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here in May 2008 for a work conference and while traveling by myself is sometimes not easy finding a place to dine where you are not on display and feel uncomfortable.I was seated at a "bar"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a person with food allergies, it can be daunting when trying new places. The hubby is always willing to try new things with me, but his allergies can raise ugly eyebrows when we try places with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, if you like in a city like Washington, DC, this restaurant is no different than a restaurant like Acadiana. In fact, Acadiana might be better. But the shrimp and grits are definitely better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: I can tell you I have dined just about EVERY restaurant in New Orleans. All my friends calls me a "Food Critic" when we go out to eat. HOWEVER, THIS is by far MY FAVORITE restaurants in New...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service here was horrible. Waitor had an attitude the whole time, and was real arrogant. Food was very bland and seemed to be coming form a microwave. Expensive for what they are serving. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had to try a Emeril restaurant while in New Orleans. Our food came out in a record breaking 8 minutes from the time we ordered it. The shrimp & grits were unbelievable. The duck was unfortunately...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being unabashed tourists, our family dined one night at Commander's Palace and the next made sure to book a table at NOLA to check Emeril off of our to-do list. We were happy with both, while still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is at the top of it's game in every way. The only thing it lacked as far as I was concerned, was that local charm that makes New Orleans so special. Everything else was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Modern Creole cooking at its finest. Elements of classic and comfort dishes, paired with those a little more modern. The execution is great for both. I enjoyed the stuffed chicken wings, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here our last visit to New Orleans because my husband raved about it on his last visit a month before when he was at a convention.Modern decor...felt like I was in a steel warehouse. I enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The resturant is very nice, a bit small but classy. A wonderful experience. Made Reservations, got right in. The whole entire meal was perfect. The food was superb and the dessert was heaven on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some time has passed since I ate here, but it was such a fun experience and I remember that I really liked the food so I wanted to jump on yelp and give it a good rating.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible. Waited 2 hours to get a table. By that time we were starving - shot the works - appetizers, salad, dinner, and dessert. The kitchen is a spectacle in itself - just a joy to watch. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a meal. My girlfriend and I were in town for a couple days for Jazzfest '09 and we booked a reservation for a special dinner here. We went back and forth on a couple of high profile restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had intended to go to Emeril's original place on Tchopitoulas, but since I was staying in the FQ, I decided to just go to NOLA instead. I had no clue it was a 'teaching" restaurant. I was seated...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and i had some time alone in New Orleans and headed to Nola without a reservation this past Saturday. We were seated in about 15 minutes after having a couple of beers at the small bar near...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed in New Orleans for 2 days 1.5 nights. We tried commander's palace, restaurant August, NOLA, cafe du monde's beignets.... ....the only dish my friends could remember was NOLA's Shrimp and Grits....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, NOLA. After arriving in N.O. late on a Friday night, we walked around the Quarter to see what was open. My friend recognized NOLA, so we ran in. It was right at 10 pm, but you accommodated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best dining experience at NOLA due to the delicious food, wonderful service, and fantastic ambiance.My friend and I came here, and we do not joke about eating. Between us two girls, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like the day has come and gone for Emeril's food. I'm sure America still loves it, but the food at NOLA can't seem to climb out of big sugary and fatty flavors layered on top of each other -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I expected better. The BBQ shrimp is very good and worth ordering. Everything else was just ok. The worst was the Gulf Oysters and Crabmeat Baked in the Wood Oven with Garlic Butter and Herb Bread...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in New Orleans for the first time and headed to NOLA. The food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic, Highly recommend!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No love for NOLA here! It's Emeril's classic recepies in action, i.e the one's you can make at home from the Food Network, only you get to pay 5 times more for smaller portions. Overall, we found the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In a word, underwhelming. It was packed and really noisy, we had to yell at each other across the table. The head waiter was fun and cheery at first but after our order was placed became weirdly aloof...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service is superior. The 'partner' style of serving works well. These men and women work hard, the service is fast and attentive -- and entertaining. My servers were Nate and Scott. They served me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our friend made dinner reservations for Nola. Note: This place starts to get really crowded around 7:30 so if you dont make reservations, come before then!We started with shrimp appetizers and gumbo....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NO(way-will-you-ever-catch-me-dead-in-this-restaurant)LA'sEmeril,I have always admired your versatility. You use fresh ingredients and every recipe of yours that I have tried has been easy to make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I would have written this review as soon as I ate here for more details. I was in New Orleans for a week and this was definitely the best meal of the trip. Service was wonderful in that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculous. NOLA has (hands down) taken the lead in the race for my favorite restaurant in New Orleans. That is not an easy task.My first time to NOLA was fabulous. I was actually so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MM...MM...MM...best restaurant in the French Quarter...I only had a salad but my boyfriend got an entree and I of course had to taste it (and then proceeded to take several bites of it). The desert...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked right in off the street and was seated within 5 minutes today (off market?). The food was extremely good. I recommend the duck (which I usually don't like or even order). It is hickory...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grrrrr, I'm so mad at myself. We were supposed to have dinner here at 6:30. We were still so full from our late lunch that we pushed our reservations back, maybe too far back. 10:00 pm, yes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to see all the not so good reviews that NOLA has received because our experience was so great! Jason was our waiter and he was awesome as was the entire staff that waited on us! NOLA is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bam! Delicious. Way to go, Emeril. Way to go. My one complaint about the evening (and the reason why this is 4 stars instead of 5) is because our waiter was not exactly the best. When we have to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're used to eating in strip malls, this place is for you.I don't know who is impressed by this place - I'm visiting from Seattle and have had better gumbo. My dining partner and I both got...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We waited a bit long but we walked in without reservations. The girl at the front said we didn't need to make any.If you go for lunch, the prices are very reasonable. They give you these...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was started by renowned Chef Emeril. If you are looking for a nice restaurant with good food and good service in the French Quarter, NOLA should be on your short list.I sampled from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We barely knew a concierge man who hooked us up with reservations since he knew the chef (Mike). We sat at the chef's table in front of everything being cooked - saw it all. Our waiter, Gregory, was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Hubby and I went here last Friday when visiting the city. It was on our quest to "eating" our way through New Orleans and this was the best place to start. We sat at the bar -- cuz thats just how...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say about this place....AMAZINGLY fantastic and delicious. It TOTALLY lived up to every expectation I had from the appetizers, through the entree, then dessert. Even the wine list. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to NOLA's last weekend with 4 other people who really liked what they ordered however since I am the one writing my review, I have to give my experience. Emeril, Emeril, Emeril....you might...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very bizarre experience trying to dine at NOLA. I made a lunch reservation and started with a salad and when it came out there was something odd mixed in. It was small, hard, oval shaped and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was never a big fan of emeril but his food speaks for itself. i would recommend going for lunch...almost the same food but much cheaper. the restaurant is rather small but felt full because of all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to rate - We've only been twice and it's been a few years. It was fabulous then, but by now the Emeril empire may have screwed this place up too.We've had nothing but great food and service...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service is warm and genuine, but it's the food that counts. With so many great places to eat in the city, I can't recommend NOLA. Nothing we had was memorable, not even the signature red fish....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a whim on our trip to New Orleans, not knowing much about this place (besides that its one of Emiril's). Coming from Chicago, we want a good bang for our buck. All I have to say is:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From our host asking us about food allergies to our waiters presenting our meals in perfect synchronization; we had a first-class dining experience. We started our lunch with the crab cake appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made reservations about a month early for dinner one Saturday night in August. We got there a little early but were seated promptly at a nice table on the main level. Service was great, food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Emeril konws how to run a restaurant. Who cares if the prices are pretty high? You can't beat the service that the NOLA staff puts forth every day. The food is absolutely delicious. I at there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lunch, buttermilk Fried chkn, sweet potatoes, beef brisket white beans (looked green) mac and cheese gumbo After coming to eat lunch at Nola, I have 2nd guessed all of my other 5 star rating. This...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I need to learn how to cook like Emeril.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Ate at Nola expecting bold flavors and cajun kick. My food was bland and under seasoned. My friend's was salted to the point she could not taste the meat. It was probably the worst meal I ate in New Orleans....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, the service was fantastic, and the atmosphere was excellent. So why only 3 stars? The price. I paid $30 for shrimp with grits - which were very tasty - but hardly justified their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, service and atmosphere was excellent, but for the price we paid, the food was overrated and did not meet expectations from a restaurant with a renowned chef.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't really like celebrity chef joints, but, NOLA is an exception -- service is great; food is always good (gumbo is dark and perfect); eating at chef's bar is always fun.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went the 1st night they were open after Gustav and had good food and excellent service. Even better an out of town family member was footing the bill. My uncle felt that the chicory coffee creme...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The steak was very good, but thats to be expected if youre paying $40 at a nice restaurant. Im not giving it 5 stars because of that. Im giving 5 stars because of a) its location - heart of the French...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While planning my trip to New Orleans I know I had to hit one culinary hot-spot. Craving Cajun/Creole fusion I though NOLA would be a perfect fit. I read the menu and researched reviews and thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First if you go ask notot be seated on the first floor and make reservations. This is supposed to be one of the top restaurants in New Orleans I guess , but it was just ok to me. It took them about 10...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, I had higher hopes for a Zagat rated restaurant. First off, we had a reservation, and we waited till past our reservation time while others got seated ahead of us. It seemed like they were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a large group and this was perfect. They have a small menu, but everything is great. No joke. The drinks were perfect, appetizers, entree's and dessert, perfect. Impressive...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to tell people how I'm sure Emeril put an entire stick of butter in my shrimp and grits (and bacon) entree, and how it gave me heartburn for the rest of the night. But I will tell you, my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New Orleans is the food capital of the WORLD for me. This is just one in a long string of restaurants that impressed the pants off of me. That's right, right off! It was that good. Service impeccable,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easy reserveration. BAM!Great location. BAM!Good food. BAM!Excellent service. BAM!Oh yeah babe!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsWe had a lovely time here for my boss' birthday. The waiter was friendly and helpful, a bit of a flirt with a table of women, and tactfully accommodated our request to avoid a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blah. So the food was fantastic, no argument there. BUT the service was something else...not good. We were seated on the third floor, in a quiet room. It was a group of 5, so we ordered a variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I patroned NOLA while on va-cay (love saying it like that in an annoying voice) visiting friends in the city.This particular restaurant was an impromptu decision as a result of a later arrival to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not good at all. The food had no flavor. Four of us went. Two of us had the redfish, which was cooked nicely but dull. One of us had the ribs which were totally without flavor, however that is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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The food is amazing here. It's easy to see & taste why Emeril is as successful as he is. Order anything here & you won't be disappointed.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Since it Emeril's casual dining place, it's got a big tourist crowd, but...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better meals we had on our trip. Our waiter was so nice and funny, and spent tons of time with us, giving us tips on where to go in the city, and what to do on our trip. For appetizers, we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food (pricey, but great). Unbelievable service (3 waiters!). Go on Sat for lunch and there's no crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at 4 Emeril's Restaurants and this is by far my favorite. I recommend eating upstairs. The red fish was great as was the duck and fillet. They had a great mango mojito for a special that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cool modern feel with a hip friendly wait staff without being pretentious. Probably the most casual 5 star restaurant I have been to. The food was excellent. The price was less than expected and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was wary about eating at Nola after having an average experience at Emeril's in Orlando. Let me just say that I was pleasantly surprised.I had the salad from the daily specials to start. Absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was not sure I wanted to partake in the Emeril empire, but was pleasantly surprised by NOLA. A loud, modern space (so loud I had trouble hearing the server at times) where groups would have more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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this was our first rest for dinner on our first eve in good ol' NAWLINS! The best thing was that this was open till 10:00 pm GOOD GOD every one closes at 9:00 pm on a Fri!! The ambiance was very nice and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space: Nola is right in the French Quarter, and was just a couple blocks from our hotel, which I liked. It's a multi-leveled spot, and a glass elevator makes the trip from the 1st to the 2nd floor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you the story, we got married in New Orleans this June and my wife and I ate here a couple days before the wedding with our respective parents who had not met yet. On the way to dinner I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very pricy, but WORTH IT. Came out to about $200-250 for me and my parents (we bought a whole bottle of wine, plus dessert).I love this place. The service was great (they offered me a glass of wine as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is no joke. The food here is astounding. The shrimp and grits entree is a beautiful plate of food. The bartenders are knowledgeable and fast, and the servers are impeccable. I haven't had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The winning dishes here that I've had were the stuffed fried chicken wings (stuffed with 8 good-worldly ingredients) for the appetizer and the pecan pie for dessert.Slightly pricey, but worthwhile.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Nola has some really great fine dining creole dishes. Save this place for a special occasion because the pricing is very expensive.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bring a date and for business entertaining. The food was quite expensive, but served elegantly. The food was great... try the RED FISH-- this is pretty darn good. The only complaint I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in New Orleans for 5 years and with two friends who work at this restaurant, I finally ate there.It's an Emeril restaurant, so the food was fabulous and the wine well-selected. Since I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my friend claims that she totally gave Emeril Lagasse credit after visiting this restaurant... had to see for myself. Got a late (8:45pm) Friday dinner reservation for table of 7 about two weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see my Buckeye's play in the football game BCS 2008 with a 5 day stay. The bright spot was Nola'sMeet some friends up at Nola's... they were there for the game too but have been to Nola's on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon a recent visit to some friends, (last weekend) we tried Nola for the first time. I'm a HUGE supporter of Delmonicos and since they were packed, it seemed right to try Nola. My whole group of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to New Orleans for a freinds wedding a few years ago with my daughter, and we ate dinner at Nolas. I cook this kind of food at home, and Nolas does a great job of it Jessie's Duck Jambalaya ,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The staff at NOLA seemed to be having a rollicking great time at their jobs, but I was warned by someone that a party of 2 could "get lost" in the large, bustling dining room. Indeed, I did feel this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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We really enjoyed eating here. The food was extremely good...loved the garlic mashed potatoes!! Best bread pudding I've ever had.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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My boyfriend and I went to NOLA as a friend of mine recommended it.. We absolutely did not like the food.. Instead of ordering appetizer and an entry, we decided to just get few appetizers and share... that we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
another place i would definitely consider for my last meal. absolutely delicious. friendly waiters (we had an early reservation and seemed to have a team of waiters constantly on hand). best deserts...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best restaurant ever. Went here twice during a 5 day stay in New Orleans. The food is A-MAZE-ING! Go here, you wont be disappointed. You would have to be extremely picky to dislike the food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. From the martini's at the bar to the "apple pie" dessert, I've had better everything. I found a random piece of broken metal in the crab cake. While the manager apologized & brought...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated. This is the kind of place that exists solely to take advantage of unassuming tourists. I can't believe I fell for it. Or rather, let my friend fall for it, then let her drag me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought that the food was really delicious and well prepared. I can see how Emeril says his style is New New Orleans. There are some of the classics you'd think of in Cajun and Creole cooking, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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One of my favorite places to eat in New Orleans. It never disappoints. Great variety of local seafood and yummy appetizers and desserts. Not as noisy as Emmeril's so much more pleasant experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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I love coming to this restaurant! It is the best. Jorge, the manager, is great with his customers and makes sure they are happy! The shrimp and grits are my favorite. So is their jalepeno corn bread. Oh, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our favorite restaurant in New Orleans. We quickly tired of Cajun cuisine and stumbled upon this place. The service is unlike any other we've ever experienced. The waiters are very attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here in 1996, 2000, and 2001. In many ways it's more charming than Emeril's. I love both though. NOLA is more informal. What I remember best is the wonderful decor, great service, and BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went with people from work on a business trip. we all thought it would probably suck and none of us were particularly Emeril fans. however, i must say that we were wrong. food was good and service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOLA was one of those places I was afraid to go because of it being associated with Emeril - but once I got past that, I realized it was truly a great dining experience. Our reservation was delayed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best meal we had in New Orleans. The thing that stands out the most, aside from the fabulous food, was that it was entirely food centered. We were not rushed and we were encouraged to take...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is neat. Completely on the other side of the spectrum from Antoine's where I dined the evening before. The exposed brick, open kitchen and chefs bar are all really cool touches. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to New Orleans you MUST eat at NOLA! I visited here this past weekend while I was in town for a bachelorette party and can't stop thinking about my meal. I started with the Roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I'm in New Orleans I go here. Sometimes the vegetarian options are a little iffy, but I still love it. The service is excellent. We went there for a nice dinner for my friends bachelorette...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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I love you Emeril! We came into town for the NBA All-Star week end. The streets were blocked off and the police were nice enough to let me through to get to this great spot. I had the Shrimp and Grits and all...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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The very best service, best food I have ever ate! A must go!
judysbook.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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I'm just back from New Orleans with 6 girlfriends from the Bay Area. We went down there to celebrate a 40th birhtday and I picked Nola's as the 'special' birthday night dining destination for Saturday evening....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are the slightest bit worried about finding a "foreign object" in your food, by all means dine here. Read on...my co-worker and I decided to eat at NOLA because she raved about their food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was watching no reservations about New Orleans.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing! The duck was insane. The best meal that I have had in a long time. The seared ahi apetizer was off the hook! Everything we had was delicious. Would definitely go back. Still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing. My duck was simply delicious. It was duck perfection. I could hardly finish it, as the servings were HUGE and I wanted to save room for dessert and coffee. We chose NOLA...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really good food!! i mean, really! we got reservations maybe a week in advance, but had to settle for going for (second) dinner at 10pm. their mac and cheese is delicious! and the "shrimp and grits"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
easily the most disappointing meal i've ever had in new orleans. we went with friends who were dying to go and it was utterly unremarkable from start to finish: service was atrocious, the food came...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a food snob by any means, but I have had some great filets and experiences to provide a pseudo-coinneuseur's point of view. I share the opinion with most of the others as I'm not too big of a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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I took my fiance to NOLA the Friday after Thanksgiving for our anniversary. The restaurant, inside, is sooo cool! It has a nice "old school" feel to it...a lot of exposed brick....we got there 30 minutes early...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food. Very good portions (just enough plus a little more). The service was great, once they got started. It took them a good 15 minutes to get to us, which was a bit bothersome. My main...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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We dined at NOLA on thursday 11/15. From start to finish everything was fantastic. The host was extremely nice and seated us at a nice table over-looking the second dloor. We have 3 very attentive waiters who...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best service i've ever had at any restaurant. The staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and hard working. You can really tell that the staff works very well together as a team and is only there to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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We were really looking forward to dining at NOLA's considering it was owned by one of the top chef's in the Country. Unfortunately, we just weren't 'wowed'! We had to wait to be seated even though we had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate lunch there during Mardi Gras. I'll agree with one of the earlier posters -- it's NOT really Emeril's, it more like what happens when Emeril buys and bails out an existing restaurant.The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations courtesy of opentable so that was good. The host was pleasant, humorous and helped us to our table, closest to the restroom (more on this later).Service seemed very attentive &...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nola lacks the fine-dining cuisine that the decor and five star wait staff would imply. I would definitely eat here again, and recommend it to those thinking about giving it a go, but it wasn't one of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal of my LIFE. I got to sit at the kitchen bar which is a great experience (although a little hot because of the cookin'). I had the Surf and Turf special which on this particular evening was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give it a 5-stars just because the service was excellent and I appreciated the Creole inspired cuisine. I would describe it more as Modern Southern Cuisine though. The food is really more of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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I'm from Chicago and I booked my reservation because I wanted to get a true New Orleans dining experience. The service was impeccable from the moment I walked in until the moment I left. The food was great (I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well at first I thought hmm, Emeril's restaurant. How wonderfullly annoying and cliche.How annoying delicious. I first got there after dropping off my party to go ahead and be seated. After getting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times over the years and have really enjoyed it, but the most memorable time was when I was working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New Orleans (did you know that it was the only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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I still can't stop thinking about the shrimp and grits! The flavor was amazing, a perfect blend of butteriness, cheese, and spice. The stuffed chicken wings were also great. This place can get rather...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Emeril doesn't live here anymore (may stop in once in a while) and a lot of the dishes were included in one or more of his cookbooks, but he has left the place in the capable hands of chef de cuisine Michael...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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i truly enjoyed my recent dining experience at nola. first, the service was very friendly and attentive. the restaurant does get crowded so make sure you have reservations. although we had to wait 10 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally impressed! We had the chance to eat here last night on my last night in New Orleans and it was an unforgettable meal. The service is five-star yet still captures the charm and lack of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't stand watching Emeril on TV, but the food was great, and Terrence our server, was one of the best!
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This perhaps one of the best places I have ever been. Absolutley everything I have had on this menu is amazing. The servers and staff were very professional and classy. The caesar salad was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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Got to dine at Nola for my birthday last week. I made a reservation 3 weeks ago but since it was Mardi gras we wanted to eat at the bar.The host were so wonderful when we walked in the door.They knew it was my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome seafood and desserts! While I am not a huge Emeril fan or care much for celebrity chefs in general, NOLA was terrific. The service while sometimes inconsistent was quite also quite friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved NOLA. Such a great location in the French Quarter and such a neat looking restaurant. It reminds me of an old warehouse inside. the bar is bustling with friendly folks and the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i found this meal to be the most disappointing in new orleans. i don't think i should've expected too much since i do watch the food network, and emeril's food doesn't look all that great on tv, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably not the best idea to bring my vegan friend here. We had been having a difficult time on our trip keeping her nourished. Yes, there are some great vegetarian options in town, but we all wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first place I went to in the Quarter after I got my job in New Orleans in 1997. Amazingly without a reservation and on a Friday night, no less I got a seat at the food bar. Good move....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is written entirely aside from the fact that I'm a major anti-Emeril fan.Nola is Emeril Lagasse's famed New Orleans restaurant in the French Quarter. My friend and I went on a particular...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was reluctant to go because quite honestly, emeril as a TV personality annoys me.i'm glad that i let go of my iffy feelings.the tasting menu was awesome. i admit that there was nothing exotic about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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This restaurant is amazing. The server's even take your arm (if you are female) and escort you to the restroom. The service in general is impeccable. The food is just as amazing as well. Try the fried chicken,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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First timer to New Orleans, accompanied by an expert...LOL! He made reservations about a week ahead of time and said I would love it..he was right! Food was TERRIFIC!! The servers come around with fresh bread...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After I went to this restaurant, I understood what all the fuss was about. I had to throw a party for 50-60 cable industry executives, and the experience was divine. Absolutely perfect. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a late seating here and was not disappointed. I had the Pork Porterhouse - just a great dish, fresh ingredients, and cooked to perfection. My friend had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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food was very good. service left a lot to be desired. nice view from our table but was trapped in a corner.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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I cannot get enough of this restaurant. Every time I am in New Orleans I make a stop here. They served the best Caesar salad I've ever had in my life here. Any establishment that makes fried green t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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My husband and I spent the Friday before Katrina at NOLA. We had eaten there many times prior to that evening. This Friday night, in particular, was very memorable. Everything.... the food, the service, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Just 3 days after re-opening Hubby and I strolled in on a Thursday evening to find a half-empty room and no one at our favorite Kitchen counter spot. Lucky us! It is fun to watch and talk to the kitchen staff,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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I came into NOLA from out of town and was anxious to try. I have been to some of the finest restaurants in New York City in which if it was not for my wife being there with me, I would have to rank NOLA as one...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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My husband and I went to Nola this past weekend and I think I'm still full! The food was so amazing, I kept eating long after I was full. I had the arugala salad with bleu cheese, candied cherries and pecans...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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New Orleans first time vistor. All three Emerils retaurants were recommended by family/friends. Spent a week in New Orleans and had many great dining experiences but NOLA was not one them. Hostess was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The least impressive of the Emeril places in New Orleans, but decent good. You get what you expect, but not much else. Go to Emeril's instead.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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Unlike the previous review, my recent experience at the restaurant was anything but poor. The wait staff was prompt and attentive. The atmosphere was bustling, but not TOO overcrowded. And, the food -...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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Seated quickly and yummy appetizers - amazing. From there it went downhill. Hickory roasted duck and fire roasted corn salad and candied pecan sounds good but tastes horrible - I may never eat duck again....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit too pricey for the quality and the crowds but the desserts are extra-fab.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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Emeril owns a few restaurants in New Orleans, and this is one of them. Great upscale New Orleans style food-- we had come crab cakes and etoufee. Very tasty!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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My husband and I spent a long weekend in New Orleans in April 2005. It was a first to NO for both of us and we wanted to make the best of it by eating at some of the best restaurants in NO. To save money, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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Our waiter was Great the sommelier was even better suggesting a fabulous wine I had never tried.The service was amazing we felt like Cinderella's at the ball. Then the food came and it was love at first bite....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2004
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Any visitor to NOLA will be overwhelmed by the myriad of choices to eat at in the Quarter, but you simply can't go wrong if you choose to eat at this chic yet classy Emeril mainstay. Expect a wait, even if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Emeril's boisterous eatery pack's 'em in on the weekends so reserve early! Before the meal you are offered your choice of breads. Pass on the french roll and the jalepeno corn muffin and go straight for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2004
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I had the pizza and wasabi taco, both of which were average. Pecan crusted flounder was good. Service was spotty, but generally good. I have eaten here twice, and was not overly impressed on either visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2004
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Overpriced, boring dishes with lack luster service. My wife and I had barbeque gulf shrimp, duck liver mousse pate' with white truffle vinaigrette. where's the truffles? Seared scallop for appetizer, I try...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2004
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My husband and I came here for a celebratory dinner. We chose this Emeril restaurant since it was his most casual and affordable. We were not disappointed. First of all, the service was incredible. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2004
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Everytime I come to New Orleans, I eat at least one meal at this place. You won't find better service, quality of food or food presentation in the French Quarter. The menu is always completely different when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2004
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I am a true foodie and dining in various restaurants is a hobby of mine, which I do on a weekly basis. Being from New York, I have had the opportunity to dine at many excellent restaurants when at home as well...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2004
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I disagree with the "User Provided Information" provided for NOLA Restaurant. I've eaten at NOLA several times with my wife and found it to be very romantic.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2003
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Dined at NOLA about 5 months ago. The service was great, while the food was only good. I would not consider NOLA to be a romantic spot to dine. Excellent atmosphere, but not romantic. Quite casual and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2003
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After watching Emeril's shows on the Food Network, I expected that his recipes be more inventive and the atmosphere slightly more exclusive. Even with a reservation we, a party of 6, waited an hour for our...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2003
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Emeril's has the best food and the best service. Bar none. It is slighly over-priced, but you will not find anything better. Make reservations, or sit at the chef's table and watch the kitchen come alive. Do...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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The best Em's restaurant, and truly one of the best in the country, is Delmonico. "Nola" is a trendy spot for yupp, business, & tourists diners, but Delmonico is glorious! The decor is period-elegant, & the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2003
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I love this place! Excellent food - try the smoked duck pizza for an appetizer. I was MUCH more impressed by the food and service here than at Commanders Palace.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2003
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Even though we planned it late we were able to get reservations for the evenning, when we arrived they were running late and were told it would only be another 10 min. we ended waiting 45 min. instead. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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While I enjoyed eating at Nola's, I would not return. The tables are too close together to have an intimate, romantic, private meal. It was very loud and long wait even though we had reservations. Maybe they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
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My experience at Nola was a nice surprise. We were able to make a reservation the day before during prime summer convention season. Even though the place was quite crowded and noisy, we were advised ahead of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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During a recent trip, we ate all over and found NOLA to be at the top of the list. Can't stand Emeril, but... Food was innovative and special. Service was fantastic (we'd heard bad things aabout service; I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2003
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Three out of our 4 meals where INEDIBLE. If you like raw pork and redfish that tastes like the cedar plank that it was roasted on...then you will enjoy Nolas. All others can simply skip it and save the money....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Different than the rest of Emeril's places. Less formal and the food and service seems to reflect it. I found it not quite up with the others after two tries. Busy, somewhat inattentive service, long waits but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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The people complaining about the long wait with reservations at this place need to get a life! People like myself love this place and it's not uncommon for people to stay 2 to 3 hours because the food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2002
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I am known to everyone I know as THE food expert. I have to say that my meal at NOLA was the best meal I have ever eaten. I had the prosciutto wrapped salmon with black peppercorn grits and leek and wild...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2002
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went to nola with my family. it was crowded and the wait was long. when we finally sat down and ate. the food was decent but not worth the money. was very disappointed. i have eaten at emerils other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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It's tough to impress New Yorkers, but Nola beat all expectations... food, style, but most of all, service. Waiters Ray, Jermaine and Frank made for a well-coordinated and disarmingly engaging team,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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WONDERFUL FRESH INTERESTING FOOD. EXCELLENT FRIENDLY SERVICE. AN OVERALL GREAT EXPERIENCE IN A CITY NOTED FOR ITS GREAT FOOD
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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This is not Emeril's best restaurant in N.O. (Delmonico), but you do owe it to yourself to try it. The service is great! The food is very creative and delicious. Everything from asian influenced dishes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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This restaurant is fantastic. The food, delivered by an amazing waitstaff, was delicious. I practically floated out of this restaurant! I had the mahi-mahi, which was delicious followed by a sampler of every...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Highly overrated. The ambiance is marginal. The tables are too close together. The food is very expensive for the quality. The service is exceptional. I would not go there again if you bought me dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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A family friend recommended this and I had a lowered expectation walking in thinking it may just try to cash in on the Emeril brand without bringing all of the quality it could. I could not have been more...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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I'm a fan of Emeril's, however, I did not think Nola lived up to the raves it has received. The service was fine, we were seated promptly, water glass was always filled. I was disappointed in the $48 taster's...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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I was a bit skeptical to dine at one of Emeril's restaurants while I was in town, but the food here lives up to his reputation. Everything was delicious, from the crawfish risotto to the grilled asparagus. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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This modern two-story building with a glass-enclosed elevator is the most casual of Chef Emeril Lagasse's three restaurants, and the most conveniently located for the average tourist. As with Lagasse's other...
frommers.com - user review
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NOLA. New Orleans Shorthand for a return address with a hurricane swirl.... the strength of the storm by which Emeril Lagasse has taken his adopted home New Orleans with a whirlwind of fresh adaptations of...
opentable.com - user review
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fans of chef emeril lagasse who can't get a table at emeril's in the warehouse district have this sassy and vibrant french quarter restaurant as an alternative. lagasse has not lowered his sights with nola's...
nytimes.com - user review
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nola was my favorite dinner among some the restaurants we ate at this week on our trip to new orleans.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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chef emeril lagasse's french quarter joint...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the food exceptional, the service excellent...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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nouvelle creole-american cuisine is served at this fabulous bistro which is one of emeril lagasse's restaurants in new orleans. try the louisiana crab cakes or the double-cut pork chops. what makes this emeril...
10best.com - user review
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I lived in New Orleans for approximately four years before I discovered this French Quarter jewel. After having sworn myself off popular tourists restaurants with popular owners, I found myself
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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nola. new orleans shorthand for a return address with a hurricane swirl.... the strength of the storm by which emeril lagasse has taken his adopted home new orleans with a whirlwind of fresh adaptations of...
opentable.com - user review
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savoring the kitchenis handiwork at celebrity chef emeril lagasseis french quarter establishment requires a liberal tolerance of rich ingredients and bold spices. the energy level and color content are high on...
gayot.com - user review
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my husband and i ate here last week while on vacation in new orleans. i was not expecting much because of mixed reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised by our experience. i had the fried chicken and he had...
fodors.com - user review
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the new friend i met at crescent city had just come from dinner at the bar at nola, emeril lagasse's french quarter restaurant. he said that the fried oyster salad was to die for, and that i should try to get...
igougo.com - user review
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