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NOLA Restaurant

PRIVATE DINING & BUYOUTS

Having a corporate retreat? Planning a convention? Give your employees or clients the ultimate first class treatment with a private party at NOLA Restaurant.

NOLA Restaurant is located on St. Louis Street in the very heart of the French Quarter. With a fun and funky atmosphere and great location, NOLA is a terrific spot for your next event.

Featuring items such as our New Orleans Style Crab Cake with Crystal-Butter Sauce and Spicy Boiled Corn Relish or Emeril’s Barbecued Gulf Shrimp with Rosemary Biscuit to choose from, you'll find lots of innovative and flavorful dishes on our New Orleans Creole & Acadian inspired menu.

The Private Events Room on the 3rd floor is a fully private room that accommodates up to 72 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner.

Special Events:

Features include:
- Three-course lunch set menu and four-course dinner set menu
- Degustation menu with optional wine pairing
- Complimentary custom printed menu
- Elevator access
- Wheelchair accessibility

To make your event more personal, we can offer:
- Printed place cards
- Floral arrangements
- Live Music

For more information on hosting a lunch or dinner event at NOLA, please contact a private event coordinator at 504.558.3947 or privateparty.nola@emerillagasse.com.

Buyout Information:

For a truly unforgettable experience, NOLA is available for exclusive private functions and can accommodate up to 350 people.

Features include:
- A menu custom designed by Chef Joshua Laskay
- Standing stations and passed hors d'oeuvres throughout the restaurant
- Open bar with featured wines selected by our Sommelier, John Hoff
- Elevator access to 2nd and 3rd floor

To make your event even more memorable, here are just a few of the services we can offer:
- Floral arrangements
- A/V equipment
- Live music

For more information on hosting a buyout at NOLA Restaurant, please contact Sandy Odom, Regional Sales Manager, at 504.524.4241 or sandy.odom@emerillagasse.com.


Sample Event Menu:

NOLA Restaurant - Private Party Dinner Menu

4 Course Dinner Menu $65 to $75
(tax & gratuity is not included)

APPETIZERS: (Please choose 2)

New Orleans Style Crab Cake with Spicy Corn Relish and Crystal-Butter Sauce (add $5)

Miss Hay’s Stuffed Chicken Wings with Homemade Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Crispy Duck Livers with Slow Cooked Southern Greens, Caramelized Onions and Creole Mustard Cream

Emeril’s Barbecued Gulf Shrimp with Rosemary Biscuit

Gumbo of the Day

Soup of the Day

SALADS: (Please choose 1)


Assorted Baby Lettuces with Marinated Grape Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Herb-Balsamic Vinaigrette

NOLA Caesar of Baby Greens and Red Romaine Lettuces with Focaccia Croutons, Shaved Reggiano Parmesan and Dijon-Anchovy Vinaigrette

Iceberg Wedge Salad with Cucumber, Sweet Onion, Housemade Pancetta and Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing

ENTRÉES: (Please choose 3)


Buttermilk Fried Breast of Chicken with Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Country Ham Cream Gravy and Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Grilled Pork Chop with Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Toasted Pecans and Caramelized Onion Reduction Sauce

Grilled Seasonal Fish with Fingerling Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Portobello Fries, Grape Tomatoes and Black Truffle Butter Sauce

Filet Mignon with Thyme Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, House Cured Bacon, Maytag Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Port Wine-Veal Glacé and Shallot Crisps ($70)

Garlic Crusted Drum Cooked in the Wood Burning Oven with Brabant Potatoes, Crimini Mushrooms, Bacon and Sauce Beurre Rouge

"Shrimp & Grits" Sautéed Gulf Shrimp, Grilled Green Onions, Smoked Cheddar Grits, Apple Smoked Bacon, Crimini Mushrooms, Creole Tomato Glaze and Red Chili-Abita Butter Sauce

DESSERTS: (Please choose 1)


NOLA Banana Pudding Layer Cake with a Graham Cracker Crust, Homemade Vanilla Wafers and Warm Fudge Drizzle

King Cake Bread Pudding with Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Strawberry Compote, Pecan Streusel

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Pecan Crunch, Red Wine Cherries and Whipped Mascarpone

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee with Fresh Berries and Short Bread Cookies

Hors d’ oeuvres Menu


(Choice of Three at $14 Per Person Per Half Hour)

Smoked Salmon Muffaletta

Grilled Housemade Andouille with Rosemary Aioli

Caviar Deviled Eggs

Grilled Curry Chicken with Sweet Peanut Sauce

Smoked Lamb Loin with Mint Pesto

Louisiana Crawfish and Corn Spring Roll with Spicy Tomato Glaze

Brandied Duck Liver Mousse Pâté on French Bread Crostini with Red Onion Marmalade

Spicy Boiled Shrimp served Chilled with New Orleans Remoulade Sauce

Blackened Yellowfin Tuna Wontons with Wasabi Aioli and Ginger-Soy Glaze

Hickory Smoked Pork and White Cheddar Quesadillas with Cilantro-Lime Crema

Wild Mushroom Strudel in Puff Pastry



Private Dining Request Form:

For more information on planning the perfect event, please complete our private dining event inquiry below to have a Sales Manager contact you:


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Restaurant Info

  • Address:
    534 Saint Louis St.
    New Orleans, LA 70130
    ph: 504 522 6652
    fx: 504 524 6178
  • Lunch Hours: Thu-Sun, 11:30am-2:00pm
  • Dinner Hours: Mon-Sun, 6:00pm-10:00pm
  • Executive Chef/Proprietor:
    Emeril Lagasse
  • Chef de Cuisine:
    Joshua Laskay
  • Sommelier:
    John Hoff
  • General Manager:
    Averriel Thomas
  • Reservations: Recommended, however walk-ins are accepted
  • Private Parties: Private dining, business luncheons, specials events and parties (Private events room located on the 3rd floor). See Special Events & Buyouts
  • Attire: Our dress policy is casual.
  • Parking: Validated parking is available at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, subject to space availability. See Directions & Info
  • Emeril's Cards: Available for purchase on-line. See emerilstore

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