Originally Posted by peachfront
I've been to Emeril's and Delmonico's many times. They are wonderful place to celebrate a birthday with great food and a great wine list but I do dress up and I feel most people do. We still have a little of our French and Italian heritage left, and people like to dress up from time to time.
I haven't tried Nola's, perhaps it is a bit more casual.
Definitely "country club casual." Superb food and service. Try the planked fish with citrus/horseradish crust, or the banana pudding cake - OMG. It would be a great place for a birthday.