Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is best known for his talent with Creole cuisine, but Delmonico, his steakhouse concept, takes it to a different level. The dining room, with its high-backed chairs and padded banquettes, vaulted ceilings and track-lighting, is comfortable enough to enjoy the kind of meal Lagasse can provide. The steaks and chops themselves are standard steakhouse fare, but some options, such as bone-in rib-eye or the Delmonico chicken for two, are carved and presented tableside. Don’t overlook the appetizers: a Creole boiled gulf shrimp cocktail with a piquant horseradish sauce will call your taste buds to attention. To wash it all down, there is a spectacular wine list, which has garnered many awards for its vast and high-quality selections.

Delmonico Steakhouse Information:

• Steakhouse, Creole menu. Lunch, dinner.