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    Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Restaurant in Las Vegas
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    Opinionated About Dining 2026Wine Spectator 2026

    Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House

    Creole · The Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas

    Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States

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    The Read

    Gulf Creole on the Strip

    Chef

    Ken Lum

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    A practical MGM Grand choice for Creole seafood when the night calls for a real dinner without French fine-dining formality or steakhouse predictability. Booking is listed as easy, so it works well for flexible Las Vegas plans, especially if dinner needs to fit around shows, casino time, or a group with mixed tastes.

    About Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House

    Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is a Creole restaurant in Las Vegas. For travelers comparing dining options in the city, the most grounded reason to consider it is simple: the verified cuisine is Creole, the restaurant has recent recognition from Opinionated About Dining.

    The confirmed recognition includes an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America ranking at #493 in 2024 and a Recommended listing in 2026. That does not define the full experience on its own, but it is a useful signal for diners comparing restaurant options. Chef Ken Lum is the named chef/owner, giving the restaurant a clear culinary anchor.

    Choose it for Creole cooking, not for an invented checklist

    The clearest reason to book is cuisine fit. If the table wants Creole cooking in Las Vegas, Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is more directly aligned with that craving than Craftsteak, Morimoto Las Vegas, Joel Robuchon at The Mansion, or L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA). The comparison is less about declaring one better than another and more about matching the night to the cuisine.

    This is also a useful option when a group wants a restaurant choice with a specific cuisine focus. MGM Grand Buffet solves a different dining problem, while Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is the more relevant choice when the priority is Creole cuisine.

    The daily lunch and dinner schedule is the practical advantage

    The verified hours list lunch and dinner service daily: Monday through Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9:30 pm. That schedule makes the restaurant easier to place into either a midday or evening Las Vegas itinerary.

    Solo diners, couples, groups can all evaluate it through the same lens: choose it when Creole cuisine is the draw. The verified dress code is smart casual, so it is best treated as a polished restaurant booking rather than an ultra-casual stop.

    Where it fits in a Las Vegas food itinerary

    Book here when Creole cuisine matches the night. If the group is comparing it with Joel Robuchon at The Mansion, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA), Craftsteak, MGM Grand Buffet, or Morimoto Las Vegas, the most grounded distinction is that Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is the verified Creole choice among those options.

    For broader planning, use Our full Las Vegas restaurants guide alongside Our full Las Vegas hotels guide, Our full Las Vegas bars guide, Our full Las Vegas experiences guide. For Creole context beyond Las Vegas, compare the category with other Creole restaurants generically rather than assuming the same style, setting, or menu.

    The takeThis is a destination for lunch and dinner services that suit business dinners, date nights and milestone celebrations. The write-up emphasizes consistency and professional technique, which makes the room a reliable choice when you need a composed meal with culinary authority rather than novelty. Located in a major Strip hotel, it also works well for travelers and parties who value a recognizable, polished dining option within MGM Grand. Expect composed service and a kitchen focused on executing regional Creole preparations across both daytime and evening services.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards2 sources
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextLas Vegas, United States

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm · Tuesday: 11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Location
    3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
    Website
    emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans-fish-house
    Phone
    (702) 891-7374
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House presents Creole seafood craft on the Las Vegas Strip with a restrained, authoritative presence. Instead of relying on Strip spectacle, the restaurant foregrounds Gulf Coast technique—layered sauces, spice-forward stocks and precise seafood execution—so the room reads as serious and assured rather than flashy. The setting at MGM Grand places it squarely in hotel-dining territory, but the kitchen’s commitment to tradition and consistency gives the service a grounded, polished temperament. The result is a refined, discipline-driven dining experience that privileges culinary literacy and dependable execution over trend-driven theatrics.

    Best For

    This is a destination for lunch and dinner services that suit business dinners, date nights and milestone celebrations. The write-up emphasizes consistency and professional technique, which makes the room a reliable choice when you need a composed meal with culinary authority rather than novelty. Located in a major Strip hotel, it also works well for travelers and parties who value a recognizable, polished dining option within MGM Grand. Expect composed service and a kitchen focused on executing regional Creole preparations across both daytime and evening services.

    Ordering Tips

    Stick to the signature seafood preparations to gauge the kitchen’s strengths: Emeril’s New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp and the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass are highlighted as signature dishes and illustrate the restaurant’s focus on well-seasoned, seafood-forward cooking. Save room for Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie to finish on a classic, dessert-forward note. Given the emphasis in the description on layered sauces and fresh seafood technique, prioritize dishes that showcase those elements rather than novelty plates—this is a place to taste consistent, tradition-rooted Creole execution.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Sea-inspired design with moderate noise, beautiful decor, and an elegant atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedClassic

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Hotel Restaurant

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Large

    Signature Dishes

    • Emeril's New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp
    • Emeril's Banana Cream Pie
    • Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass
    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Tuesday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Wednesday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Thursday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Friday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Saturday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm
    Sunday
    11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm

    Location

    3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Directions

    (702) 891-7374

    emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans-fish-house

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Craftsteak, American Steakhouse, American Steakhouse
    • Morimoto Las Vegas, Notable alternative
    • MGM Grand Buffet, Notable alternative
    • Joel Robuchon at The Mansion, French, French
    • L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA), French, French
    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Las Vegas

    Craftsteak is the cleaner call for a steakhouse night, especially if the group wants American steakhouse pacing and a meat-first menu. Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is the better fit when seafood and Creole cooking are the point, it should feel less locked into the classic Strip steakhouse script.

    Morimoto Las Vegas makes more sense for sushi and Japanese-leaning dining, while MGM Grand Buffet is the flexible-value option for groups that prize variety over a focused kitchen. Choose the Fish House when the table wants a full-service restaurant with a clearer cuisine identity than a buffet but less ceremony than a luxury tasting-menu dinner.

    For a splurge, Joel Robuchon at The Mansion is the formal French choice, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA) is the sharper French counterpoint. Those are better for diners chasing polish and structure; Emeril's New Orleans Fish House is the more relaxed MGM Grand booking for Creole seafood, easier planning, a dinner that does not need to dominate the whole evening.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Emeril's New Orleans Fish House good for solo dining?

    It can be, if you want a solo meal centered on Creole cuisine in Las Vegas. The verified schedule includes daily lunch and dinner hours, the restaurant has Opinionated About Dining recognition.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Emeril's New Orleans Fish House?

    Both are listed in the verified hours. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30 am to 2 pm and dinner daily from 5 pm to 9:30 pm, so the better choice depends on where it fits into your Las Vegas plans.

    Does Emeril's New Orleans Fish House handle dietary restrictions?

    Dietary policies are not included in the verified information, so confirm directly with the restaurant before you go. The verified cuisine is Creole, but specific allergy accommodations, menu substitutions, dietary-request procedures should not be assumed.

    What should I wear to Emeril's New Orleans Fish House?

    The verified dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished, comfortable restaurant attire rather than treating it as a very casual stop.

    What are alternatives to Emeril's New Orleans Fish House in Las Vegas?

    Other comparison options include Joel Robuchon at The Mansion, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (USA), Craftsteak, Morimoto Las Vegas, MGM Grand Buffet. The most grounded way to choose is to book Emeril's New Orleans Fish House when Creole cuisine is the priority.

    Is Emeril's New Orleans Fish House good for a special occasion?

    It may be a good fit for a special occasion if the group wants Creole cuisine in Las Vegas and a smart-casual restaurant. Its verified Opinionated About Dining recognition adds credibility, though the best choice depends on the style of occasion you want.