Emeril's Restaurant

For all of you who bashed Emerils, I had a great experiance for my birthday. I think the service was great and also the food. Yes emeril is based out of new orleans but you cannot expect the restraunts to be the same everywhere even though it is a chain. I live in Gulfport mississippi now and am looking forward to trying his restraunt there when my fiance comes home from Afghanistan. Those of you who are bashing this..probably are the ones that you cannot make happy no matter what you try and do. Pros: great food wonderfule xperiance Cons: not really any cons just wished it was still open more

Tried to make reservations this place is closed!! Always surprised that when restaurants close it is not reported quicker on this sight. more

This is my first ever review posting. My mother and I chose this restaurant to celebrate my father's birthday. From the door, my parents and I were treated poorly. The hostess whispered into the phone for (no lie) at LEAST 15 minutes before acknowledging us. The fellow who seated us made some snide remark about the fact that I was rubbing my hands together (because they were dry, but what business is it of his?) before pointing us to our table, where we sat for a few minutes before another young fellow walks over to tell us the ""specials"" for the night while making eye contact with the ceiling, the other servers, and the place settings before us. None of the employees seemed to want to be there, and at $30 per plate, I expect better treatment. I paid for my father's Tom Collins, and we left the restaurant, and handed our ticket to the valet which prompted an interrogation (""why are you guys leaving?""), followed by a critique of the restaurant we we headed to next (***'Pappadeaux', where the servers are friendly, the portions are generous, and the recipes are STELLAR***). The prying valet wasted another 7 minutes of our time being a wiseguy, and by then I was DONE with Emeril's in ATL. NEVER EAT HERE. EVER. When you're down in Miami on South Beach, visit Emeril's next door the the Loews. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is excellent. I can't say the food at Emeril's in ATL is bad, because I couldn't get past the service. I expect more for my money. Pappadeaux is a different environment altogether, but we wanted friendly service, and excellent food without all the 'tude, and we got EXACTLY WHAT WE WANTED AT PAPPADEAUX NOT AT EMERIL'S IN ATLANTA. Anyhow, my parents and i are going to New Orleans tomorrow, so we plan on hitting up Emerils and NOLA there. STEP IT UP IN ATL, PEEPS. Pros: ambience Cons: service, parking more

I read the mixed reviews before going to Emerils while visiting Atlanta. My wife and I had been to Emerils in Las Vegas, and had a great experience, so I expected nothing less in Atlanta. We were very dissappointed. The service was decent, but the food was nothing special. I ordered the Fried Oyster Salad to start, thinking this should be a house specialty. The oysters were over breaded and overcooked. I had shrimp and Italian sausage rigatoni for my entree. I could have gotten something similiar at a casual chain for far less money. Poor presentation. To many other restaurants to try in Atlanta to go back here. Pros: We love the oversized high back round booths, cozy and romantic Cons: They did not kick it up a notch more

I watch Emeril on Television all the time. When my wedding anniversary rolled around, my husband asked me where I wanted to go. Well anybody who watches Emeril knows.... I told him Emeril's of course!!!! Pros: Great Service, Nice atmosphere Cons: Food had no real taste more

Visting from Houston, this is my second visit to Emeril's. The staff delivers above and beyond, top notch customer service. Two years ago when I visited, I throroughly enjoyed my meal but I must say when I visited this past Saturday, I thought the food was OK. I ordered the gumbo and crab cake. I must say call for clear directions as we got lost trying to locate this place. more

My wife and I went to Emeril's despite numerous people telling us that the food was not good or many people saying that they went there but didn't remember the food. We were hardheaded though because we really enjoyed our Emeril's experience in New Orleans. THIS IS NOT New Orleans!! This was the WORST meal I have ever paid for EVER! We would have done better to go to McDonalds or Chick Fil A in terms of quality of the meal. The only positive note was excellent service. I would not recommend this to anyone. more

this was probably the worst meal I have had in a long time, I ordered the special-caviar on a corn cake for an appetizer, what I got was a huge tortilla with 3 tiny specs of caviar, it might have actually been good if the tortilla was bit sized vs. plate sized. Next came my dinner-the trout, I thought it would be great-fresh since it was from Georgia. It was the worst piece of fish I have ever had. It was super fishy and tasted like it had been sitting around for days. It was topped with Crab meat which was full of shells, I actually cut my gum. My husband order the duck which was equally disappointing- it was stone cold and rubbery. Our service was uneven, waiter knocked my roll off the table and picked it back up and put it on my plate. Interrupted our conversations several times and it did take forever for them to come and take our order, however the people who filled our water glasses were right there every time we took a drink to refill them-so a plus to them. Wine list was good. We walked away spending over $200.00 feeling very ripped off. Pros: wine list Cons: service, food more

Taking my husband to Emeril's was my surprise for his birthday. What a disappointing surprise. It took 10 minutes for us to even get menus, 20 minutes to get water on the table, 30 minutes before we ordered and then 30 minutes in between getting each dish (soup, entree, and dessert). The food was disappointing too. The lobster and scallop bisque essentially was red water, the lobster salad was fancy coleslaw and you couldn't even taste the lobster because it was overwhelmed with a sour citrus flavor, the mac and cheese was runny and flavorless, the grits tasted like lemon grass, the pecan pie wasn't sweet at all!! The shrimp and scallops were decent. The gumbo, banana pie and Jack Daniel's chocolate ice cream were good. more

i went last week for my mom's 60th bday. i told them beforehand it was her bday and the attention to detail was fabulous.i love that they serve everything in sync :) ! they sent out complimentary appetizers (small tastes) and a slice of heaven- the banana creme pie- at the end. the waiters were so on it. i haven't been to a rest. in years with this kind of service. the osso buco was TO DIE FOR. and at the bar before my parents arrived the bartender let me sample diff. champagnes. the wine list is incredible. the whole night was fantastic! i am glad we went as i was hesitant bc of the bad things i had heard. don't listen to it ..... GO!!! perfect for a romantic dinner- or special occasion- just tell them ahead of time and you will be treated like royalty!! Pros: service, ambience,attention to detail,desserts,bartender Cons: expensive! more

we have eaten here on 3 occasions and the food and service have been consistently on target.. great menu, lots of options, fantastic taste from seafood to chicken to beef and the place is just beautiful. nothing starts the evening off better than a bottle of wine (from the tall glass enclosed wine racks) and the lobster cheesecake appetizer. Pros: food Cons: bit pricey more

My husband and I went here for our 6th anniversary. I was very excited because I love watching Food Network and attempting to recreate Emeril's recipes. The night started off rocky for us because we were not seated until after 8:30pm, although we had 8:00pm reservations. Walk-ins were seated before us, because it appears the concierge did not check us in... for some reason. Once we were seated we were given seats by the kitchen, half way into the aisle because that area was crowded. We asked to exchange seats to a less busy area... preferably not in the very back of the restaurant. We had to wait an additional 10 minutes to be reseated. Once seated, I must say that we did receive an wonderful new table. A side booth that gave us a little privacy, and atmosphere. Pros: Dessert, food. Cons: Service, Selection more

I had lunch at Emeril's while on business in Atlanta. I am an Emeril fan and like to cook his recipes. I was looking forward to trying some of his classics. I had the N.O. Barbeque shrimp as an appetizer. They were wonderful. The duck confit with dirty rice was really good. The duck was excellent- oops, the rice was undercooked. I had coffee that was warm, not close to hot and Emeril's banana cream pie for dessert. I think that pie is the best thing I have ever eaten. Have the pie. Gorgeous restaurant. more

A wonderful experience. Our waiter had an excellent command of the menu and wine list. We opted for the chef's 4 course suggestion with the wine pairing and it was great. Nice sized portions were brought out to us at timely intervals. The waiter was busy (Friday night), but always made us feel like we were his only client. Food was well seasoned and among the best I have ever tried. Would highly recommend. Pros: Food, Presentation, Service more

I had waited over a year to finally give this place a try. I ordered Salmon, that I could have prepared better at home in my oven...not to mention my grille. While I did not order wine, Soda's were $200 per glass. Two sodas cost me $4.00? Where is the value in that? No secret recipiet, no preparing, just put the glass under the fountain. Portions were fair at best, and after ordering an appetizer and an entree...I left hungry. Total bill was $78...money not well spent. Service while good, did nothing to rectify some of my dis-satisfaction with several things. For this money...things should be great. Pros: Location, Surroundings, Atmosphere Cons: Service recovery, Food portions, Food Taste more

The staff at Emeril's certainly know how to make you feel special. The service was impeccable. We were seated promptly, the waitress was friendly and very helpful, the whole waitstaff was quick to respond to any problem, etc. Because it was our anniversary, we were treated to a complimentary appetizer. When they accidentally discarded my date's leftovers they made him and myself a whole new entree and packed them up for us. That is what I call customer service. On top of that, the food was excellent, the staff helped us choose an appropriate wine, and our anniversary celebration was wonderful. The only complaint that I have is that it isn't particularly romantic. The atmosphere is fun, trendy and exciting - I would highly recommend it for a small group or a double date. Pros: Service, Food, Crawfish Enchaladas more

We always have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for our table even when we have reservations (this is a must on weekends). Not to worry, the bar is alive and the bartenders are friendly and attentive. One can feel the buzz of this upscale croud, and delight in the lovely surroundings. Always pay attention to the specials, especially if you you are a daring diner. The main dining room is loud, and busy, and the tables are a bit close if there are large persons sitting close by. The service is always superb, attentive while not hovering. The delivery of the main course is always an event with the signature simultaneous delivery of the plates. The menu is refined, and the wine list extensive. The desserts are to die for. (Ask for the chocolate souffle when you order your main course). Overall a wonderful experience. Pros: upbeat and exciting, great ambience, excellent service Cons: expensive, dining room is loud, close quarters more

I'm a huge Emeril fan and Food Network Junkie. when I heard that Emeril's Atlanta was coming over a year ago, I could have died. My parents took me for dinner to celebrate my birthday in 2003. I couldn't have had a better time. By that December, all the kinks had been worked out, the service was impeccable, and all the restaurents have an ""Emeril"" wandering about- the one in Atl that night was as close as they come. Dont let the pricetag scare you off- every penny spent is worth it and more. Pros: Upscale, Fun, Memorable more

I'm a total foodie -- I sometimes plan my trips around restaurants. When i was in Atlanta for work this past week, I had to go to Emeril's. I found the service dead-on, friendly, but not overbearing. The food varied from good to great. I'll definitely be back. Pros: Food, Knowledgeable Staff, Interior design more

Reviews have been mixed but my fiance' is a huge Emeril fan so I took a chance and made a reservation. When I made the reservation I mentioned this was a 50th b'day. Upon arrival we were greeted by name and we were graciously served fabulous Martini's from the bar. After being seated in the wine room for dinner the chef sent over a great little appetizer. The gumbo of the day was just ok. A salad that was on the daily specials that was fabulous. Fiance is a huge fan of duck and it was amazing. I had the trout and it was good. The Banana Cream Pie(candle was great touch) was out of this world. Thanks Emeril's Atlanta. I'm glad we took the opportunity for our on review. more