Gift cert to Emerils

I can spend more. I'd rather keep it to $50 seeing how we were going shopping and eating lunch.

Putting money out of the equation, which is the best one to eat?

It depends what you are after. In theory, Delmonico is the most high brow and refined. I was underwhelmed the last time I ate there. Emeril's would be my choice. A bit more casual but the food is pretty damn good.