i had the chance about 2 years ago to eat at V&A's one night, and at Emeril's the next. It was quite a trip!
That said, I left V&A's feeling that I had not gotten my money's worth. Beautiful meal, served well, discreetly and professionally. But something of the "experience" was lacking for a $150 dinner for 2. I wish I had something more concrete to tell you; it sounds like I'm slagging on a nice place for no reason.
Emeril's was another experience that surprisingly exceeded my expectations. From the moment we came in the door it seemed they were out to prove that they were not trading on the rep of a celebrity chef. Table service was like being served by a squad of Marines. We left a bill of around $200 and thought it was worth every nickel.