Emeril's
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| Restaurant information | |
| Owners | Emeril Lagasse, E.J. Lagasse |
| Head chef | E.J. Lagasse |
| Food type | American Creole |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Location | 800 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, United States |
| Website | www |
Emeril's is a Two-Michelin-starred restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.[1][2]
The restaurant was opened in March of 1990 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and is now helmed by Chef E.J. Lagasse, his son.
Notably, E.J. Lagasse is the youngest chef in history to be awarded Two-Michelin Stars.[3]
History
[edit]Emeril's opened in 1990 and was named "Restaurant of the Year" in Esquire that year. Emeril won the 1991 James Beard Award for "Best Chef South/Southeast".[4] The Restaurant has held the Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1999.[5]The cellar holds over 30,000 bottles of wine, including some of the rarest in the world.[6]
In 2022, E.J. Lagasse became Chef / Co Owner and oversaw a renovation completed in October 2023.[7]
The renovation included the creation and subsequent opening of The Wine Bar at Emeril's. Located next door with an a la carte menu and a separate kitchen, only sharing the wine list with Emeril's.[8]
In November 2025, Emeril's became the only restaurant in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South to be awarded Two Michelin Stars.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Al-Hatlani, Alana (2025-11-03). "E.J. Lagasse Earns 2 Michelin Stars, Ushering In A New Era For Emeril's In New Orleans". Southern Living. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ Rao, Tejal (2025-10-07). "Emeril's Restaurant Revived by His 22-Year-Old Son? Bam, 3 Stars!". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Emeril's Earns Two MICHELIN Stars: E.J. Lagasse becomes Youngest Chef to Achieve That Feat". guide.michelin.com. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ "1991 James Beard Awards". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ "Wine Spectator".
- ↑ McNulty, Ian (2023-10-24). "Emeril's Restaurant reopens in New Orleans with young chef, ambitious vision, new wine bar". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Emeril and E.J. Lagasse".
- ↑ Lorell, Clair (2023-11-02). "Emeril's New Wine Bar Wants You to Have a Little Fun". Eater Nola. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "E.J. Lagasse Earns 2 Michelin Stars, Ushering In A New Era For Emeril's In New Orleans".
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