The food wasn't bad, but it's definitely following the Emeril Lagasse big chain restaurant theme of average food. I had pretty much the same experience at NOLA.
Crab cakes: This was okay. Way too much breading which made it mushy.
Bbq shrimp: Emeril's signature dish is usually pretty consistent. While this was good, they ALWAYS overdo it with the salt. I'm beginning to think that it's just what the recipe calls for...pounds of salt.
Chicken and sausage gumbo: Meh. Even my own gumbo puts this one to shame.
While service was decent and decor was nice, the food and prices left much to be desired.
3 stars.