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Emeril's

88/100 (17979 ratings)

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Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Fine Dining

"I call our dining experience at Emeril’s an amazing experience!! We had 3 wait staff members waiting on us hand and foot. They even insisted on..."

Michelle Buck Bennett

"Absolutely wonderful dining experience! A real must when visiting NOLA. The ambiance, the staff and the food were all on point! Our waiter, Cordell..."

Ramona Romeo

"The food and service was unbelievable. Was well worth the choice and would most definitely recommend this place to everyone..."

Ryan Bradford

"Food was great, service was even better. Four of us Went for lunch on a weekday. We were early for our reservation so we grabbed a drink from the..."

Brentwood Boy

"You've probably heard of Emeril Lagasse. The over-the-top chef and TV personality cooked in New Orleans and opened a handful of restaurants here.I..."

Candace Nelson

"The food is unreal, reservations are must just like any other restaurants in NOLA. I had the best ever lobster here, it was simply delicious. Fresh..."

Prasad Sawant

"I went with a group of 7 to the Emeril’s on Tchoupitoulas Street for lunch. I must admit, I tend to feel out of my element when it comes to high..."

MarkBerg

"Bucket List Item...and I was not Disappointed. Great food, Great Service , Great Ambiance. One of my top 3 meals of all time. If You visit NOLO,..."

Tim Smith

"fantastic food with matching memorable service. 5* experience that was worth the price tag. the daily gumbo creation really does capture their best..."

Jdt

"They have a very impressive wine list but only by the bottle. The service is very attentive and at the level you would expect at such an..."

Glenn

"All I am saying is I am glad my husband really enjoyed his meal. Mine was average. Nothing screamed "wow" to me. I would have been highly..."

**Menu*Anxiety**

"Recalling a time before Nationwide expansion, PR-Firms and Celebrity Chef branded everything, Emeril’s New Orleans features the Chef’s modern..."

Michael U.

"Everything from decor, staff energy, service and certainly the food were excellent.I had the most amazing bone-in pork chop, every part of..."

LaRue Kim Wisener

"Beautiful setting, with good service. It's a pricier restaurant, with small portions and the contemporary creole style menu..which isn't really my..."

Amelee71

"Seriously amazing meal. Escargot, gumbo, lobster and shrimp on a bed of greens and infused pasta. Ending the meal with the signature banana cream..."

Micmbick

"Exceptional food and a highly motivated staff that aims to please! Expect top-notch service at the dinner table. Cudo's to the bartenders..."

Food Critic USA

"Very beautiful restaurant and very efficiently run. The bbq shrimp and lamb tacos were delicious. The kale salad was not to heavy and very tasty. My..."

Lizzie590

"I I loved it. The atmosphere was nice, the food was awesome and I loved my white sangria. For my first visit there, I was impressed. I had the ..."

Kimba

"A visit in NOLA can't be complete if I didn't dine at Emeril's. Service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant was extremely busy and it was nice to..."

DineoutGal

"Had great lunch. Service was attentive and meal was very tasty. I had a carrot ginger and crawfish soup and then an andouille encrusted trout dish...."

Wguderley

"Fantastic meal, other than the mains. Great service, great atmosphere, great drinks, and great food (mostly). My wife and I had a wonderful..."

Mbasteve

"Good but not great. Great atmosphere and a nice place. I wasn't really impressed with the food though. I felt like I could have replicated the dishes..."

Pearsona77

"As expected from reviews. Couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Service was excellent ; a team strategy for meeting service. Food was..."

Katherine Brewton

"Knife. Loved the food,.wine and service was..."

Aknife0000

"Best Meal Ever. This was quite possibly the best meal I have eaten in my life. We had for appetizer the mussels and duck liver toast, followed by..."

Jsturg3

"Drum and salmon best ever. .... Drum and salmon best ever.Service fair at best, a second cup of coffee was not to be. Peanut butter pie WOW!..."

CB

"Ok. Emerils was incredible. We went because I'm food obsessed and thought it'd be fun, but I honestly didn't expect it to be such a great experience...."

Cari W

"EXCELLENT. The best restaurant in New Orleans. Hands down. Excellent. just a perfect restaurant..."

Jackson Guy

"A must geaux!. My one and only experience at a Emeril's restaurant was horrific in many ways. It was at NOLA 3-4 years ago and I finally was willing..."

Geauxtime

"It was okay. Service was exceptional, however it did take almost an hour for our main course to arrive. I had the nero fettuccine and my boyfriend..."

LC

"Went to the bar just to have drinks ended sharing an appetizer and dessert. The duck wings with the bleu cheese creme fraiche was phenomenal and we..."

Wildrican91

"Come on guys!!! It's Emeril's restaurant! You KNOW it's going to rock! Service, food and cocktails are exceptional, as they should be. You will never..."

Redbeenznrice

"As great as you would expect. What can I say except you will not be disappointed. Service was excellent. The food from appetizer to dessert was..."

Viperkeeper

"We ate at Emeril's in NOLA and it was outstanding - exactly what a fine dining experience should be. My wife had the heirloom tomato salad as a..."

JayZee

"Birthday Dinner. Thanks Emeril's for making a wonderful birthday dinner! Loved the service. The food was delicious. Everyone at the table was happy..."

Ribando

"New Menu Items. Great new menu. I went for the first time in over 6 months and it was great. Great new items on the..."

Scottf

"Lunch. Walked in Thursday afternoon without reservations & fortunately they seated three of us immediately in a busy restaurant. I ordered the tomato..."

Boris And Rebecca

"Always great. This place is great. Ivebeen for lunch and dinner. The lunch BLFGT was fantastic, a little breast for me, but when I pulled some of..."

Newt

"Bamm from Winnipeg, MB Canada. Bamm, from Winnipeg, MB Canada. I had dinner the evening of Feb 13,2013 with 4 other friends from Toronto Canada and I..."

Rob Beal

"Best meal in New Orleans. Excellent service, sublime food, and great..."

Amy Belk

"!!!!!Great food and..."

Heather

"A Favorite on Rotation. Love Emerils! We go here about once a month. Great food, especially the newer items on the menu. The lettuce cups are..."

Kimberly Robert

"Great experience. Try the .... Great experience. Try the BBQ..."

Ray New Orleans

"Not only was the food wonderful but I felt like I was being catered to the whole time vi had the crawfish meatballs and Mac n cheese,..."

Tracy Mixon

"Best Dining Experience! We sat the tables facing the chef's and we got to enjoy talking to them & watching our meals be prepared. The food was..."

Kristy Tucker

"BBQ shrimp sauce was good but too peppery and the shrimp seemed undercooked. I'll never look at pork chops the same. Very Good but not great. It..."

IC Food

"Super evening. Great service, atmosphere and food. Had the BBQ shrimp and a lovely entree of Drum fish with shoestring potatoes and vegetables. This..."

Kirsten

"Highly Recommend. The service sets this restaurant apart. With water glasses filled constantly, overall attention to the dining experience was..."

Denby

"Walked in, sat at the bar for prompt service, and was ignored for 10 minutes! I finally ordered my first cocktail and was never asked if I'd like to..."

Justin Isabell

"I had a wonderful experience at emerils. I was dining by myself so I chose to eat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and very good. It was fun to..."

Kashew77

"The Andouille Crusted Drum .... ... has been on the menu for ever, and for good reason. It is a kind of dish that was more popular ten years ago,..."

Marcaroni

"Sooo good!. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive!There was a great deal that offered lunch with appetizer, entre and dessert for..."

Micheedee

"Outstanding! Sit at the kitchen view table if you..."

Harold

"Outstanding. I wasn't expecting it, but this was my favorite venue in New Orleans. Great food, great..."

Wnorton

"Banana cream pie is fantastic and is complemented well by an espresso martini. A must..."

CJ

"The best!. I came for the three-course lunch special and it was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. I had the chicken and andouille gumbo..."

Greenlight

"HM Sr. Absolutely one of the best, a bit pricey but worth..."

HM

"Great food and service. Excellent wine..."

Sean Jones

"Desserts.... I've been here several times, and have discovered the same trend every time -- the appetizers and desserts are excellent, but the..."

The Discriminating Palate

"So good. I don't think I've ever been treated so well as a customer in a restaurant. They really do an excellent job with the way they manage tables...."

Morris Villian

"Outstanding. One of the best meals in my life, complete with outstanding service. The host and manager were extremely friendly and talkative when we..."

Jared Stimson

"Some of the Best Food. Upon reading the previous reviews I came into Emeril's not expecting an outstanding meal, but instead a good meal. Dinner..."

FoodBasics

"Love it. Service at the restaurant, like most Emeril's restaurants, was impeccable. Wine list was impressive and food was..."

Mello Yello

"The Emeril's experience..... Fantastic attention to detail, impecable food, superb waitstaff. Bar is a see and be seen for the city. Locals love this..."

Good Eats

"Unique experience. We decided to treat ourselves to Emeril's on a recent visit to New Orleans. When offered seating at the chef's counter (not sure..."

Amy

"Best desert: Coconut cream pie. Amazing food. One of my favorite restaurants I've been able to go to. The most memorable part of the meal was the..."

Michael Schafer

"Overbearing service beats food. Only go here if you like the kind of service which doesn't leave you alone for more than 30 seconds at a time. Sure,..."

Goldy

"Just what I expected..Great!. We had our Anniversary dinner . I made reservations with no troubles and we were seated fairly quickly, after what..."

MrBanks

"Perfect Service. I just love to be in a restaurant that pays such amazing attention to the smallest detail. Emeril's is such a place. The serving of..."

Mr. B.

"Expensive. Yes, it was quite expensive, but the food was very, very good. We had an excellent appetizer - calamari fried and spiced just right -..."

Falafelina

"Veal & Sweetbreads a must to try!! Rabbit w/Fried Green Tomatoes very good! Can't beat the Gumbo soup. Redfish plate yummy. The waiters are..."

Meli

"Forkin Good. Gotta get the $20 lunch crunch; I tried the duck confit and it was a great sandwich. Reminded me of Cochon Butcher down the street. The..."

LilPiggy

"A Great "Old Standby". This was the first restaurant I ate at in the numerous restaurants that Emeril has but it is still one of my favorite. While I..."

Bill Williams

"Great food ..... I like .... All that I orderd was amazing ... So good my girlfiend still talks about it 7 months later ...... & she's..."

The Picky Chef

"Amazing.. Really amazing with exceptionally wonderful and knowledgeable staff and great food. I wish I could afford to eat here all the time. It was..."

EB Eats

"The flagship. We had a great dinner at Emeril's this weekend. We started with the rabbit and fried green tomato (this was probably my favorite of the..."

Jacque

"Surprised local! I've heard about Emeril's for years and just assumed it's strictly for tourist. It's not, every diner should experience this..."

Winford

"Food Was Rollin. This was my first time at Emeril's & ofcourse I had heard about it from buku people in the city. My budget isn't that big so I had..."

BirdyBrdMan

"Top of the class. Ended up in New Orleans on the end of a two-week road trip. After many great experiences at other Emeril's restaurants I knew I had..."

DJ

"Worth a visit. Don't think that it's just another over-rated celeb chef..."

Randy

"Pleasantly Surprised. I went to Emeril's expecting an overrated restaurant designed to attract visitors. Instead, I found a well-executed dining..."

Trey

"I didn't expect much, but I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was amazing! If you're worried about your budget, they also have a 3- course in 30..."

Lauren

"Awesome place for a special occasion!. I took my bff here for his birthday - the food was amazing and the service was outstanding. Great wine list in..."

Laurie

"4/5 Star - Pleasantly Surprised. Normally with Celebrity Chef restaurants, I tend to bring my expectations down a notch, because these chef's don't..."

B.Mak

"Great Restaurant. Great wine list and excellent food. Pricey but worth it. The service is excellent. One of the best restaurants in New..."

Kurt

"Always try to go when I'm in NOLA. Never have had a bad meal. Over the past few years, however, Emeril himself has had less direct presence at his..."

Doc Von Hefe-meister

"A Special Night Out. We had dinner here for our 8th Anniversary, and I am sure we couldn't have made a better choice. The detail that goes into each..."

Stinky

"Must Do....!!!. Loved the place - it was everything we expected and more. Service is beyond spectacular and it seemed like there was a waiter next to..."

J-M Review

"Great. Overall rateing 10 out of..."

Hunter

"As I expected only from Lagasse. It was a great experience. They have an express menu for $19.50 at lunch which included an appetizer, entree and..."

Crisamar Javellana Anunciado

"Nice. I went there three years ago and had a great meal with my family. Good food, nice décor, and excellent..."

HappyHour

"I've eaten at Emeril's New Orleans before, but the experience tonight just blew that totally out of the water. My previous experience included my..."

Mr. B.

"BAM!...What a memorable meal! Tons of food and all with that Emeril’s flair! Great execution of every dish. Rich with flavor and leaving my mouth..."

Chefsgirl

"Luckily, we had a reservation, because the place was packed. The restaurant is quite spacious, but the decor is warm and welcoming, with the open..."

Clara

"The food here is rooted in Creole/Cajun ways, but Emeril always does something unexpected. We were definitely pleased with this..."

Julia Shin Lee

"I felt a bit of an obligation to visit Emeril's while in the city. After all, his was the first cooking show that I really watched with any..."

I Review Something

"Not much to say, its Emeril Lagasse’s flag ship restaurant. After gaining fame in the culinary world as executive chef of Commander’s Palace for..."

Troy Dick

"Couldn't believe we scored a last-minute table for seven! The famous chef wasn't there, but I did spot him in the Ladies Room This place was FANCY -..."

Lynn Chen

"Fantastic homemade andouille sausage had just the right amount of heat. Smokey and a nice snap from the casing. The boudin version with pork blood..."

ChubbyChineseGirl

"My first visit to New Orleans merits a visit to at least one of Emeril's restaurants. As a child I grew up watching Julia, Lidia, Martin Yan and..."

Bonnibella

"The revamped menu is absolutely incredible. We did the seasonal tasting menu and were blown away by both the quality and presentation. EJ is doing..."

Jordan Rose

"The revamped seasonal menu with Chef EJ at the helm is a wonderful experience. The cauliflower and caviar is a standout dish and the renovated..."

Antonio Carbone

"Dinner in New Orleans - Blue Cheese Dip, BBQ Gulf Shrimp, and Banana Pie! 🦐 First of all the ambience was great as being in New Orleans it..."

Hassan Humayun

"My wife and I went recently for our wedding anniversary. This was our first time here and we were quite happy with the service and the food. My wife..."

Mark Perez-Sandi

"I have been in many different restaurants in the city and this one is THE BEST!! If you are looking for a great experience with outstanding service..."

yuliska Rodriguez

"11/3/2023 update: Remodeled space with classics and seasonal tasting menu! A warming atmosphere, professional staff, and outstanding eating..."

Theodore Wong

"Wow! What an amazing experience. We had the pleasure of sitting at the chef’s table and watching a highly talented team of pure genius put together..."

Rebecca Rementer

"Bucket list moment! Back in the day when Emeril used to have his show on the food network I dreamed of being able to sit at the chefs table and try..."

Bianca B

"Great food and atmosphere! My friend made our reservations and included that it was for our engagement so they brought us free appetizers to try and..."

Kimberly Crowe

"Food was delicious. Though like with most fancy restaurants... The portion size leaves a little something to be desired compared to the price you're..."

adam riggins

"The blue crab gumbo was excellent. I have very high standards for blue crab, having grown up on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and the crab meat at..."

Jaime Luse

"One of the most enjoyable dinner experiences I've ever had. Every detail was taken into account and the flavors and execution were spot on. I had..."

Josh Salvage

"Fantastic dinner tonight at Emeril’s. From the cocktails through the three course menu the flavors and quality did not disappoint. Service from..."

Nancy Elsner

"An absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. The ambiance and atmosphere were incredible. Every course was delicious. The salmon..."

Jason Ruch

"This dining experience was amazing. We each had the 3 course option. He had a whole redfish while I had the filet mignon. I had the chef salad while..."

Mary Sendall

"From the cocktails and amuse bush to the appetizers and entrees - this restaurant was superb and well worth the $$$! The wait staff is kind,..."

Corinne Greco

"A Punch to the Wallet but A Delightful Tasting Menu We went here on my birthday! The server was probably one of the sweetest servers I have ever had..."

Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro

"I sat on the salon side on a week night. The atmosphere is wonderful and from the second you enter you're greeted by hospitable staff. I ordered a..."

Joel McClurg

The Camellia Grill

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"I have been eating at camellia grill since I was a child. I know many of the employees and the manager from having friendly conversations with the..."

Kyle Penny

"Good Food Great Spot Awesome Experience Happy..."

Michael LeatherBizzcom Franklin

"I came here while visiting New Orleans in 1999. I had an omelette and a coffee and it was the greatest I've ever had. To this very day I order the..."

Sean Donnelly

"Great food! Good diner experience. Wish more sauce options, but still pretty good. Very close to Tulane, so great for students! Highly..."

Shahmeer Hashmat

"AWWWWWWWSOMENESS I LOVE THE POBOY BACON CHEESEBURGER WITH CHILLI CHEESE FRIES OMGGG! MY FIRST TIME VISITING WAS YESTERDAY AND I HAVE LIVED IN N.O ..."

Palmergirls2006

"Old school diner style. Great for late night breakfast. The hangover hamburger is pretty good. Service is good! I can get crowded at times. Not..."

David Greene

"Good food prepared right there in front of you. Kind of an old school feel to the place. I like how they sometimes shout orders at each other, they..."

The Minista

"I had several people tell me that this was a place I needed to visit. However, I was not entirely sold on the decor, the place was rather small, and..."

Reece Freeman

"Next in my series of 18 Eats, I head uptown to Camellia Grill for a quick bite at its famed counter. If you ever find yourself nursing a hangover in..."

Chris Osburn

"Pictured: A delicious highlight of my trip to New Orleans: pecan pie and chocolate freeze from Camellia Grill. Ended up here later in the evening..."

Lammie Loves

"Hands down best hangover diner food ever. Great atmosphere. Very affordable and it's great that it's not cash only. FYI no alcohol and directly on..."

Caitlin Ensley

"People were friendly and fun. Breakfast was good but no salt or pepper was added by the cook. Would try again but another meal besides..."

Calypso

"Un lugar sencillo y tradicional. Su especialidad son las omelettes y hamburguesas. El sabor de las hamburguesas es perfecto, el tocino crujiente..."

Que Rico!

"Been here countless times. Every time we go it's an experience. Food is excellent, staff is always fun. Good breakfast and lunch. Good..."

Sam Robbins

"The lines' usually out of the door and for a reason...this is classic New Orleans right here. The employees are 9/10 in a fantastic mood and are..."

Aldine Lockett IV

"Late night dining options (excluding all fast food establishments and supermarkets) outside of the French Quarter are few and far between in New..."

Wayne Stevens

"Classic breakfast place in Uptown. The service is lively and impeccable for a diner. It's the total experience that is definitely worth the..."

Jessica Kirk Drennan

"Breakfast at The Camellia Grill. If you find yourself in this part of the city at breakfast, do yourself a favor and hit up the Camellia Grill. It is..."

Dougvaughn65

"Fun Experience & Good Food. Loved the staff - they were all so friendly! The place was spotless (but a bit crowded - seating is very limited) and the..."

Ashton Nichole Laurent

"Excellent. Ate here twice on vacation. I went to both locations uptown & french quarter, the service was excellent at both places in addition to the..."

Ed.ewing9

"Stopped in after riding trolley thru garden district . Very good . Got a chocolate shake, hamburger , and fries. The oLet's looked great. Would..."

Big Don

"If you are a tourist looking for a place to have breakfast and an experience, this is the place to go. It's not all about the food, it's mostly about..."

Cooper Gros

"Amazing. If you are looking for a great time, great food and reasonable prices. Then this is the place to..."

Orleans97

"Throwback. Eating at Camellia takes you back to 1946. I'm never sure whether I should order a shake or slice of pecan pie, but the cheeseburger is a..."

Cooklikeacajun

"At the Riverbend and Cheeseburger heaven!. Again, one of those line places at times and then I get back on the road to less crowded climes BUT last..."

Pierre Le Beach

"So good! Really great drunk late night food. My friend lives really close and it was an easy walk. The staff was really friendly and my to go order..."

Nashley

"Simple diner good, with the flair for the eclectic. The interior of this place simply doesn't match the exterior. The exterior is appears to be a..."

Howard Sublett

"I saw good reviews on urbanspoon and good prices so we decided to try it. It did not disappoint! Food was great! Had cheeseburger, chicken tenders..."

Misty Ramirez

"Don't miss it!. We love this place, yes the wait can be long sometimes, but it is well worth it. Everything is great! We have had the burgers, the..."

Kfryar

"Must visit. One of the best burgers in the Americas. If you're in the area I highly recommend it if you have the means. Great service with an old..."

Todd K.

"Wait your turn. The staff is a hoot. Good American diner food--no novelle cuisine, no organic mealy mouth fulls of brown stuff. Are you..."

Van Auld

"Great time. Kids had a blast. Food was good and the service is even better. Only a few other customers in so the staff was having a good time with..."

Andrew Muffly

"Oustanding Po Boys and a cool old world..."

JCW

"Grease for those who like it.. No health food nuts, please. This is an old-school diner. Grease, Chili, Cheese. Stick to those and you wont be..."

Cory Lynch

"Always Good. Food is always good. Be sure to leave room for the grilled pecan pie. With ice cream of..."

Carmine

"Childhood Favorite!. I will always have a place in my heart for Camellia Grill! You cannot find a diner like this anywhere else in the country! The..."

Jessica Bee

"Fantastic..."

Tammy Lynn

"Gumbo is best I've had in NOLA. (totally not expecting) Choc. Freezes homemade but taste even better. BLT is very good, super generous with the B...."

Kitchen Girl

"Omelets / burgers. Best omelets if you are looking for breakfast and best burger if you are looking for that juicy diner style hamburger. i love this..."

Cele Kelpsch

"Great..."

Marilyn

"You've never had a waffle until you've experienced camellias waffle w/real cane syrup (kept below the counter so remember to ask for it). Love the..."

Rebecca

"Perfect drunk food.. We stumbled in here after a couple stiff drinks and got ourselves a chili cheese omelet and a Mexican (chicken and cheese)..."

Sri

"Fun Mardi Gras Breakfast. You wouldn't pick Camellia Grill if you want a fine dining experience, but it's good for what it iis, a neighborhood diner..."

LMG

"Needs the Crowds. When I last lived in New Orleans, this was one of my semi-regular places. The food was good, even very good, the prices were low,..."

Passepartout-Too-Too

"Cute Diner. This is my go to place to take out of town guests for breakfast. It is a tourist stop as it is located at the end of the trolley line...."

Hlaguar

"It was good. We like what we ordered, not fancy but like an old timey diner. The waiters joked around with us. Mom loved her omelet and I had the..."

Kim

"Amazing atmosphere and well worth the wait if there is a line! If you are not sure what you want let the server help you decide.....you can't go..."

Tevren

"I like it, but it just a diner. Don't expect real..."

Sherry Callaway

"Always a treat. You go for the service and the food is pretty good too. I always get a bacon cheese burger with two..."

Burt Reynolds

"*shrug*. I've been to camellia about three times now (with different people each time), so i'm convinced that everything they serve is...fine. the..."

Jan

"Best omelettes in town. Atmosphere is unique. I like..."

VAT

"A++. It's not a place where I'd dine in, due to the fact that I don't like elbowing my neighbors while eating. Getting food to-go solves that..."

Hannah Adrianna

"Great burgers & onion rings. Open late.. Cheeseburger and onion rings were so good, 5 of us enjoyed our meal before our uncomplaining friend received..."

Veronica C

"Limited Seating but Worth the Wait. Luckily we circled the block and spotted a small line so we decided to join the que. Already knew it was worth..."

Nick

"Greasy Delicious Diner!!. One of my all time fav places in the city...always get the double bacon cheese burger... i hear the omlets and pies are..."

BMac

"Likes, but with reservations.... I, once upon a time, would have voted "don't like it" for the Camellia. I've since changed my mind....a..."

Nick Caraway

"Food was great, prices were some of the most reasonable in the city, and the service was very entertaining, don't worry about the wait, they get you..."

FoodieInTraining

"Everyone was happy!. Wife, kids, grand kids! Burgers and fries were delicious! Pecan pie is a..."

Zoo

"Doc Brinkers Special. Order a Doc Brinker's Special (double meat cheeseburger with melted American & Swiss cheese, grilled onions on toasted Rye with..."

The Discriminating Palate

"Worth the wait. Limited seating makes Camellia Grill a challenge, but let me tell you, it's worth the wait. Those waiters are amazing with their..."

Strapper

"Pretty good. Solid diner food in a pretty cool..."

Dragon Tamer Ray

"Always a treat. Just can't beat this old favorite. Usually a 30 minute wait but you won't know it. Lots of good conversation with the people in line...."

Rdmac4550

"Eat here!. This place makes the dining experience fun. We had a wonderful waiter, Bruno, who made the dining experience more like an adventure. The..."

Kat Anne Hargrove

"Fantastic. I have never had a bad meal here. Great burgers, shakes, omelets. They just put a new location in the French Quarter as well. You may have..."

JDbham

"Good food, long wait..... I wouldn't dare wait in a long line to eat at the Camellia Grill. The food is good, but its not that good.The..."

Prop Joe Esq.

"A Classic. It gets crowded, but the crowds are a testament to the awesome food and waiters and I hope they never change. It is better to come for a..."

Jennifer Anderson

"OMG! Thee best hang over meal possible! Even when not drunk! Have you ever woken up and just wanted to eat? Have you ever wanted to go out and grab a..."

Myname

"Line me up. Never thought I would ever last long enough in the wait line. Luckily this time it was not busy. I had no idea it is diner style with an..."

Loux

"Try a "freeze". Passable burger, good fries, excellent onion rings and a chocolate-cherry freeze (pretty much like a milkshake) that was fabulous...."

KateC

"Delicious!!. There was a line but once we got inside the service and food was really fast. The grits were amazing, no need to add a single thing to..."

Sunshine

"Out late, grab a burger from Camellia Grill!. Camellia Grill is a great place to satisfy your late night hunger on the weekends. The staff is nice..."

Hungrymonkey

"The best.. Highly recommend the Chef's Special Omlette, it's just fantastic. Marvin the waiter is basically the most awesome person in the entire..."

Derek Cosson

"Great Hangover Food. The omelets are great - they prepare the eggs in a blender, which makes them extra fluffy and light. The service is usually fast..."

Carolyn

"Best burger ever. Where else are you going to get a semi-raw double burger with bacon and a fried egg over the top? I'm tearing up just remembering..."

Jerry

"The omlette I had was outstanding (potato, onion & cheese). The chili one looked awesome too. Ricky was great with the boys ( kids). Must..."

Odaly Victorio

"Great Place!. I love the Camellia Grill! I am so glad my friend brought me here to eat on my first visit to New Orleans. I have been back only one..."

Rachel

"Best without a wait. Great when we want a cheap date, but we don't like the lines during peak hours. The best are the omelets. They are fluffy and..."

Shanna Hudson-Stowe

"Love it love it love it!. This is the best thing that has ever happened to NOLA - a trip down memory lane to a day where your server was a delight..."

EB Eats

"Best meal in town. This place has fantastic food, a great attitude and is by far the best meal I had in New Orleans. My wife and I were in town for a..."

Chris

"Wait for it.... Always a wait for lunch, but once you are sitting down, the wait service at the counter is fast and friendly. You are always able to..."

Eat Drink Be Merry

"Hang Over Special Place. This is the perfect spot to get some greasy comfort food..."

Sunset

"Great food & great ppl! Love this..."

A Cherokee Barbie

"Cool place. Best burger in town by far!!!!!!!!!!! Large portions and a fun waitstaff.cant wait to go..."

Moxieman

"CG is where you should be. The Camellia Grill is an old favorite that still has its shine. The food is great, staff very entertaining, and they get..."

LDM

"Great. The food hits on so many..."

Razorfinis

"The perfect dive. Great food, great staff, great price. Why did I wait so long to eat..."

Thomas Whidden

"Quintessential New Orleans. It doesn't get any more down home than this. Worth it just for the trolley ride from downtown, but the food is also very..."

Captain Napkin

"Plan to wait a bit. The food is so good there is usually a line, especially weekend breakfast times. I go a lot and take friends from out of town..."

Santi

"Late Night hit-the-spot place. Staff is prompt and efficient. Food is inexpensive and has been there for me late at night after other restaurants are..."

Jennifer

"Classic. This is a classic, greasy-spoon location. Serves good burgers and even better shakes ("Freezes"). There are no tables- diners sit at a long..."

GeauxSouthernBelle

"We just went for the second time, and it is nothing short of amazing. Great food only enhanced by the great..."

Lauren

"Wait on Sat. night at 6pm was short. Inside is LOUD! Staff is friendly. Food is good for diner..."

Jen

"Chocolate cherry freeze, cheese fries and a judges..."

Alexander Neal

"Waffle house used to be my favorite late night spot until I was introduced to Camellia Grill! I love the waffles, the bacon cheeseburger, and let's..."

Symone' Gabrielle

"Cool environment, good diner fare. Housed in an imposing Georgian-style building, Camellia Grill is a surprise as soon as you enter, with a strong..."

StephRanieR

"Not much not to like. This place takes a lot of short cuts--frozen french fries and onion rings (sacrilege for diner staples), doesn't give free..."

Kyle

"The saving grace of Camellia Grill is the late night hours, otherwise I'd never eat here. Ladles of liquid butter slosh over the most basic and plain..."

Belkissa

"Loved the up close counter service. Great breakfast and lunch options. And don't forget your chocolate freeze or pecan pie. And after your done, hope..."

Eat_Local

"Tradition. This restaurant is steep in tradition.from the old school nature of it to the fact that the cities residents love this..."

Mark Sidney Duplessis

"Love it.... Eggs, burgers, milkshakes all wonderful and all worth the..."

Sandy

"Yum!. We heard this place got pretty packed for breakfast, so decided to go a little after lunch. No line, but still packed. The burger and onion..."

Bizarre Foodie

"Orgasmic Omelets. You MUST have one of their fabulous three egg omelets, whipped up in a milkshake blender and cooked on their ancient griddle. If..."

Lindsey

"Killer Hamburgers. Be sure to get the..."

Mike M.

"A great diner with good food and atmosphere. The staff was excellent, with a lot of interaction and joking with the customers. Simple menu with..."

Ronnie

"Great diner. Katrina shuttering Camellia Grill was a wound in the heart of the city. After the Storm, people wrote with markers all over the white..."

Ray Cannata

"A must see for any resident or tourist! The only place where going to the bathroom is a fun experience. Definately order a brownie a la..."

Peter Johnson

"Camellia Grill review. Talk about a place that had its ups and downs, one of the great eating instutions in New Orleans, it was taken over by new..."

Stan Big Daddy Strembicki

"It’s rare that in a city home to such a unique and revered cuisine, people would seek out a classic greasy-spoon diner, yet the Camellia Grill has..."

Burger Mary

"These miraculous grill masters somehow manage to make a slightly crispy crust on a medium rare burger. Not too pink on the inside, and never burnt on..."

BackBayouVintage

"This place is an awesome 24/7 diner on Carrollton Ave. Everybody gets the sitting at the counter experience. So the food here is alright for what you..."

Julia Shin Lee

"The Camellia Grill is a classic comfort food institution in these parts, known for its crowded snaking single counter, fast friendly service and..."

ChocoMeat

"Walking inside feels like a step back into the 1950s. A long counter snakes its way across the entire room as waitstaff in crisp white coats and..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Camellia Grill is as old school as they come - a twisty formica counter in front of an open kitchen slinging excellent diner standards. On the..."

Grubbus

"It looks like a big - even fancy - restaurant from the outside - but when you get in - its just 22 swivel stools around a curved marble counter -..."

HB Herr

"This is a great American spot. You get a diner like atmosphere and very delicious food. The portions are just enough which is perfect. Definitely a..."

Tynayko Melendez (Tye)

"We are visiting from the Dallas area and my nephew took us to this diner for breakfast. The service was great and the food was fantastic. The best..."

Kevin Miller

"Nice American food. The place is a bit messy. The flavor of the food is quite nice but nothing out of this world. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich..."

Andres Cervantes Herrera

"Food was delicious and great atmosphere. My only complaint if I had any was that I ordered grits and I didn’t get them. Everything else was..."

Herbert Haak

"Best breakfast in New Orleans ! The fluffy omelettes are the best omelettes i’ve ever had. Every bite was worth the 15 minute line wait. Hash..."

Hanan Hamad

"This spot had all the makings of a classic diner experience! The omelettes were delicious and the food was served fast. I highly recommend this for..."

Patrick Keating

"Eggs, ham, grits, toast, chicken n waffles, burger, Mac and cheese. All amazing. You need to go here for breakfast/lunch if you're in New..."

Julius Pereira

"Delicious lunch at The Camellia Grill. Rode the street car almost the whole length of the line just to have lunch here, so enjoyed seeing the..."

Alex Clarke

"Old school sit-in diner with great food. Have to leave room for the pecan pie with ice cream..."

Kyle Seeger

"Nice place for breakfast brunch. They have inside and outside seats. Food was great. Service not so great as the waiter seams to had a bad day,..."

Eddy Rodriguez

"Not worth the hype. But if you’re wanting a ride on the trolley or to explore the garden district, it’s worth going to just to say you did. Good..."

Heather Murphy

"This used to be one of the absolute best places to eat breakfast, brunch, lunch and late night snacks after the club. Now they close early. It's..."

Tiffany James

"Camellia Grill breakfast is more than a meal, it is an experience that brings back the positive memories of growing up in New Orleans. From the..."

Luis Hartenstein

"Diner food done perfectly. Amazing service, delicious food. We are beyond grateful we decided to stop by for dinner. I had a reuben sandwich and..."

Chris Flanigan

"Very good diner food, cooked and served by some very sweet people. There may be a line when you arrive. Do not freak out. Line up peaceably. The..."

Hawkins Dale

"What a great dining experience with fantastic tasting food to match. Simple counter and stool service where they get you in, cook your food fresh to..."

Erik Harris

"I’ve been coming here for 30 years whenever we vacation to New Orleans and it’s dependable and consistent. They retain staff over long periods of..."

Myrtle K

"Little dinner outside the French Quarter. Must go, the food is excellent and the service is top notch. If your looking for a southern flavor this..."

Jeff Locke

"Love the servers, the cooks and the food is so dang good. We B-line it to this place every time we are visiting New Orleans. Highly..."

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