Vessel NOLA

4.3

2512 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Vessel Specializes in Fresh Seafood and New American Cuisine! Renowned Chef Wille Cooper, who trained under Emeril Lagasse & Wolfgang Puck sources fresh local ingredients incorporating many of the traditions New Orleans is famous for. We also have vegetarian & vegan options. Dinner is served 7 days a week and brunch Sat-Sun! Happy Hour weekdays 4-6 pm (except holidays). Reservations are advised and we welcome walk-ins! Dine inside or outdoors on our gorgeous covered patio! ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST featured VESSEL as one of "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches Worldwide". Paranormal activity lurks at VESSEL as featured on The Travel Channel's hit show "THE DEAD FILES" in the episode "Deadly Vessel" showcasing the spirits that haunt Vessel. Eat, Drink, Congregate! at Vessel at New Orleans' most exciting restaurant/bar, housed in a 1914 historic church in Mid-City, 10 minutes from the French Quarter just off the Canal Street Streetcar.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Phone number
(504) 603-2775
Website
http://vesselnola.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Willie Cooper
Private party facilities
Enjoy Vessel's grand iconic setting for your next celebration! We host seated events for up to 100 guests and receptions for up to 175. We create custom food and drink menus tailored to meet your specific event. We're also wonderful for non-private events for smaller groups (up to 36). Chose either our main room or our beautiful outdoor covered patio.
Private party contact
Eric Sibley: (504) 603-2775

Location
3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Area
Mid-City / City Park
Cross Street
Iberville Street and Scott Street
Parking Details
Private lot and ample street parking.
Public Transit
10 minutes from the French Quarter and CBD and just 1 short block from the Scott St. stop just off the Canal Streetcar line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese BoardUS$16.00
seasonal rotation of cheeses and jams, candied pecans, fresh berries, focaccia crostini
Smoked Fish DipUS$13.00
house smoked market fish spread, pickled peppers, focaccia crostini
Crispy Pork BellyUS$17.00
korean BBQ pork, fried green tomato, crawfish and citrus beurre blanc
Shrimp Cake AppetizerUS$15.00
tarragon, remoulade sauce, citrus buerre blanc, chefs spring mix
Crab au GratinUS$19.00
lump crabmeat, brandy, shallots, parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, chives, focaccia crostini
CalamariUS$18.00
corn flour battered calamari, fine herbs, lemon, remoulade sauce

Salads

Harvest SaladUS$13.00
mixed greens, blackberries, shallots, shaved manchego, candied pecans, satsuma vinaigrette
Crab Boiled Shrimp SaladUS$20.00
louisiana shrimp in remoulade sauce, mixed greens, roasted corn, shallots, pickled fresno chilies, lime and roasted serrano vinaigrette, cotija cheese
Vessel Caesar SaladUS$10.00
crisp romaine, shredded parmesan, house made focaccia croutons, house made caesar dressing

Entrees

Seared Scallop RisottoUS$38.00
arborio rice, pecorino romano, lemon juice, black truffles, chive oil, truffle oil
Blackened Gulf FishUS$38.00
blackened fish, julienne summer squash, cauliflower puree, dill cream sauce
Shrimp Cakes EntreeUS$27.00
tarragon, remoulade sauce, citrus beurre blanc, chefs spring mix
Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00
gumbo filé, andouille sausage, pickled okra, cheddar stone ground grits
Turmeric Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$27.00
cilantro and coconut jasmine rice, harissa roasted carrots, crushed peanuts
Pork PorterhouseUS$34.00
collard green pesto, fig frangelico sauce, sweet potato hay stack
SalmonUS$32.00
salmon, brussel sprouts with shallots and bacon, sweet potato mash, smoked bacon molasses
Filet Mignon au PoivreUS$54.00
six-ounce filet mignon crusted with fresh cracked black pepper, roasted asparagus, brandy & red wine demi-glace, garlic whipped potato
Seafood PastaUS$32.00
scallop, shrimp, calamari, diced bell peppers, brandy, cream sauce, linguini,
Soft Shell Crab PastaUS$34.00
fried soft shell crab, linguini, bordelaise sauce
New Orleans Style BBQ ShrimpUS$28.00
eight jumbo shrimp, rosemary, garlic, butter sauce, focaccia crostinis

Sides

Rosemary Brown Butter FriesUS$9.00
with maison Sauce
Fried Brussels SproutsUS$10.00
with smoked bacon molasses
Harissa Roasted CarrotsUS$10.00
with labneh sauce and peanuts
Lemon Truffle RisottoUS$13.00
Roasted AsparagusUS$9.00

Desserts

Crème BrûléeUS$10.00
with seasonal fruit
CheesecakeUS$12.00
seasonal rotation
Creme Brulee US$10.00
with seasonal fruit
Bread Pudding US$10.00

What 2,512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans
Great for scenic views
New Orleans
Seafood

2,512 Reviews

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MichaelF
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. First time going there, and will definitely be going back
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and well-crafted cocktails served by friendly, knowledgeable staff in a lovely space. Made for an excellent birthday dinner.
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Hanna
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Strange experience here. We appeared to be the only ones with a reservation on a Thursday evening. There was one other table dining so the atmosphere was non existent and painfully quiet. Had a lovely server, and food was O-K, but fell far short of the price. Very expensive dinner for two. I don’t think their business is sustainable unfortunately.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place. The only better place to have brunch other than a bar, is a bar that used to be a church.
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Shopgirlnola
Atlanta Metro
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wish I could remember our servers name. He was fantastic! He has an infectious smile and personality. His recommendations were excellent, especially after 2 of our 4 had ordered the crab boil shrimp salad only to find it was no longer available. (He’s been there only a couple weeks/month). Definitely an asset. Oh, one serious critique…the bench seats are very very hard and very uncomfortable. I took one of the chair cushions which made the seat comfortable but placed me too high.
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KatieD
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food.. very unique place to eat.. loved it ..
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb!!! This was my second time at Vessel, and it was just amazing. The crab au gratin and fish dip starter were wonderful. The scallop/risotto dish was one of the best I have ever had. My friend had the filet which was so tender and flavorful. The drinks were top notch and the service just as good. The architecture of the building is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen. Everyone should experience Vessel. We will be back very soon.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was not crowded but service was slow. Our Server told us the bread was in the oven so they brought plain crackers with our cheese tray. There were probably eight crackers on the cheese tray. We asked for more and they brought five more. We were a table of eight. We were charged for two bottles of wine instead of two glasses of wine. It felt a very high price point for the quality and the experience of the meal. Music level is loud and feels like a club vs restaurant.
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SHover
New Orleans
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks, and service over the top. Great atmosphere!! Loved the ambience of a church turned into a restaurant and bar.
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JudyS
New York City
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool space
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FAQs

Vessel NOLA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vessel NOLA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 603-2775.

Vessel NOLA is rated 4.3 stars by 2512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

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3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Additional information

Cross Street
Iberville Street and Scott Street
Area
Mid-City / City Park
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Private lot and ample street parking.
Public Transit
10 minutes from the French Quarter and CBD and just 1 short block from the Scott St. stop just off the Canal Streetcar line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Willie Cooper
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://vesselnola.com/
Phone number
(504) 603-2775
Private party facilities
Enjoy Vessel's grand iconic setting for your next celebration! We host seated events for up to 100 guests and receptions for up to 175. We create custom food and drink menus tailored to meet your specific event. We're also wonderful for non-private events for smaller groups (up to 36). Chose either our main room or our beautiful outdoor covered patio.
Private party contact
Eric Sibley: (504) 603-2775

Vessel NOLA

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Crab au Gratin

Smoked Fish Dip

Chicken & Waffles

Appetizers

Cheese BoardUS$16.00

Smoked Fish DipUS$13.00

Crispy Pork BellyUS$17.00

Shrimp Cake AppetizerUS$15.00

Crab au GratinUS$19.00

CalamariUS$18.00

Salads

Harvest SaladUS$13.00

Crab Boiled Shrimp SaladUS$20.00

Vessel Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Entrees

Seared Scallop RisottoUS$38.00

Blackened Gulf FishUS$38.00

Shrimp Cakes EntreeUS$27.00

Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00

Turmeric Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$27.00

Pork PorterhouseUS$34.00

SalmonUS$32.00

Filet Mignon au PoivreUS$54.00

Seafood PastaUS$32.00

Soft Shell Crab PastaUS$34.00

New Orleans Style BBQ ShrimpUS$28.00

Sides

Rosemary Brown Butter FriesUS$9.00

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

Harissa Roasted CarrotsUS$10.00

Lemon Truffle RisottoUS$13.00

Roasted AsparagusUS$9.00

Desserts

Crème BrûléeUS$10.00

CheesecakeUS$12.00

Creme Brulee US$10.00

Bread Pudding US$10.00

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