I visited New Orleans for a wedding, and my main takeaway from the trip was this: New Orleans has some great food! I can’t remember a trip where I looked forward to my next meal more. One of New Orleans’ most venerable dining institutions is Delmonico Restaurant and Bar, a symbol of excellence for more than a century. And while it hasn’t been open quite that long, Emeril Lagasse’s Las Vegas outpost of that classic will put you in a New Orleans state of mind from start to finish.
Delmonico Steakhouse is a stunner, from its décor to its attentive waitstaff to its overwhelming spirits collection. No matter your palate, you’ll find the perfect cocktail here. The menu is sectioned into “Distinct,” “Refreshing” and “Spirited,” making your selection that much easier. A fan of Moscow Mules? Delmonico offers a “Pick Your Mule” program, offering the classic with vodka, bourbon, gin or rum. Or you could just ask to see the bourbon menu, mind-boggling in its size!
This is a classic steakhouse experience, so you’re likely to dive straight into standards like the seafood tower, but you might also want to check out Emeril highlights like the apple-cured Kurobuta bone-in bacon, served with pickled watermelon rind and an Abita root beer glaze, or Creole boiled gulf shrimp cocktail, served with a tomato horseradish dipping sauce.
Steak lovers, you have arrived! From the 20-ounce Prime bone-in ribeye to the filet mignon, everything cut is either dry-aged or wet-aged to perfection. You’ll taste the maximum amount of flavor in every bite. Main course excellence continues with Chilean sea bass, accompanied by salt-boiled fingerling potatoes, saffron broth, marinated olives and a petite green fennel salad, and the herb-marinated chicken breast, perfectly paired with roasted Parmesan potatoes, wild arugula and a herb emulsion.
Wrap up this delightful experience with another Emeril classic, the banana cream pie. No matter how many versions you’ve tried, this one, drizzled with caramel sauce, chocolate shavings and whipped cream, is likely to make you forget them all.
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