Vessel NOLA

4.2

2619 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

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. 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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.

Location
3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu - $125/person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 at Vessel NOLA, housed in an iconic 1914 church in mid-city 10 minutes from The French Quarter. Enjoy renowned Chef Willie Cooper's gourmet 5 course menu for $125/person. Champagne is available along with specialty craft cocktails and wine and beer. The menu can viewed at vesselnola.com/menu. Tax and gratuity not included. Vessel has been featured in multiple televisions shows and in many national magazines. Architectural Digest chose Vessel in its article: "8 of the Most Gorgeous Restaurants in Former Churches in the world". There is also an episode of The Travel Channel's Show "The Dead Files" entitled "Deadly Vessel". which identifies the ghosts at Vessel. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Popular dishes

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

Salads

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

Entrees

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

Sides

Rosemary Brown Butter Fries$9.00
with maison Sauce
Fried Brussels Sprouts$10.00
with smoked bacon molasses
Harissa Roasted Carrots$10.00
with labneh sauce and peanuts
Lemon Truffle Risotto$13.00
Roasted Asparagus$9.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00
with seasonal fruit
Cheesecake$12.00
seasonal rotation
Creme Brulee $10.00
with seasonal fruit
Bread Pudding $10.00

What 2,619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Innovative
New Orleans / Louisiana
Good for groups
New Orleans / Louisiana
Healthy
New Orleans
Innovative
New Orleans
Good for groups
New Orleans
Healthy
New Orleans
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vessel NOLA offers a "unique dining experience" in a beautifully repurposed church setting. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "craft cocktails," making it a must-visit in New Orleans. While some service hiccups are noted, the "incredible ambiance" and standout dishes like the seafood pasta and scallop risotto ensure a memorable visit.

2,619 Reviews

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Kristyl
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was hopeful for this venue but Food was awful, service was worse. The GM Jeff was nice though.
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Bruce
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. History of the building as told by our waiter Jimmy was really cool. Just wished we had seen a shadow lurking past our window or lights flickering. Would have really made it an exceptional evening. We will back back.
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TRACEY
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate Christmas with family. It was a wonderful vibe, festive for the holidays. We were not rushed and the service was excellent. All the food was delicious. We shared 4 apps and there was plenty for our party of 9. All the entrees were good, although some come with no sides so be aware. We would recommend tp others and will return.
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Diana
VIP
Adelaide
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great experience! Very cool ambience. Lovely drink menu. The crab au gratin was especially delicious! Easy parking.
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Errol
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vessel is the most beautiful restaurant in which I have ever dined . Everything was amazing, flavorful and cooked to perfection . The drinks were so good. The service was perfect! Due to our wonderful experience, we plan on returning very soon. In addition , we will highly recommend Vessel to all our friends and family!
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Tony
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came to Vessel on a beautiful evening and enjoyed sitting on the patio. My husband ordered the tequila old fashioned and I ordered the classic. Both were well balanced and delicious. The rosemary brown butter fries paired with the smoked fish dip was totally delicious. The BBQ Shrimp were the best I've ever had anywhere! Our server was great too. We look forward to having brunch here soon!
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Shira
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first visit to Vessel was phenomenal! I selected scallops with risotto and the roasted asparagus after discussing the menu with my waiter. I chose this dish based on his recommendation and was very pleased. Presentation was stunning and the food was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the vibes that the restaurant projected and was pleased with my interactions with the staff. I definitely will be back and will bring my coworkers with me.
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Jonathan
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was significantly below the quality that one would expect for what the food costs. From when we ordered to when we got our food was 45 minutes. Our appetizer was forgotten and then brought out mid-meal.
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Tara
Central Texas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had the most wonderful Christmas Eve dinner! The staff are incredible. The ambiance is beautiful and so energetic. Highly recommend. The owners, Alec and Eddie truly made it an extraordinary experience for us. Will be back for the great times and great cocktails and food. The hand crafted espresso martinis and Seafood pasta are a must have!
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Olivia
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were very pleased with our service and all of our dishes!
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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 4.2 stars by 2619 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Additional information

Cross street
Iberville Street and Scott Street
Neighborhood
Mid-City / City Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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.

Vessel NOLA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu - $125/person

Creme Brulee

Salmon

Burger

Appetizers

Cheese Board$16.00

Smoked Fish Dip$13.00

Crispy Pork Belly$17.00

Shrimp Cake Appetizer$15.00

Crab au Gratin$19.00

Calamari$18.00

Salads

Harvest Salad$13.00

Crab Boiled Shrimp Salad$20.00

Vessel Caesar Salad$10.00

Entrees

Seared Scallop Risotto$38.00

Blackened Gulf Fish$38.00

Shrimp Cakes Entree$27.00

Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Turmeric Roasted Airline Chicken Breast$27.00

Pork Porterhouse$34.00

Salmon$32.00

Filet Mignon au Poivre$54.00

Seafood Pasta$32.00

Soft Shell Crab Pasta$34.00

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp$28.00

Sides

Rosemary Brown Butter Fries$9.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Harissa Roasted Carrots$10.00

Lemon Truffle Risotto$13.00

Roasted Asparagus$9.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00

Cheesecake$12.00

Creme Brulee $10.00

Bread Pudding $10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Vessel NOLA restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

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