Vessel NOLA

4.1

2638 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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

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 2,638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for brunch
New Orleans / Louisiana
Innovative
New Orleans / Louisiana
Hot spot
New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for outdoor dining
New Orleans
Great for brunch
New Orleans
Innovative
New Orleans
Hot spot
New Orleans
Great for outdoor dining
New Orleans
Romantic
New Orleans
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vessel NOLA, housed in a stunning historic church, offers a unique dining experience in New Orleans. Guests rave about its "amazing food," "beautiful ambiance," and "exceptional service." The seafood pasta and craft cocktails are especially popular. While some mention slow service, the overall experience is highly recommended.

2,638 Reviews

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JENNIFER
VIP
Houston
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Vessel is a beautiful setting. This was my second visit there. On both occasions, the food came out less than warm. It has good flavors, but temperature matters. They also stopped serving an item weeks ago and haven’t updated their menu. Overall, the restaurant does not seem like it’s run well.
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Richard
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks and food were outstanding. The atmosphere is unique. The service was superb. Parking was easy.
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stan
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good meal. Outstanding service. Beautiful place to eat. Will return
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Amanda
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an interesting location for a restaurant. Very cool ambience. Food was great and service was top notch. We’ll be back.
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Blair
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience here! The service was on point and very impressive. This is a great spot to take the family or even a date night. The food came out quick and was hot and delicious. Truly a New Orleans Gem.
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Michael
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whenever we are in town, we always try to make at least one visit to Vessel. We've been there several times, and the food is always spectacular, delicious and consistent. The service is excellent and always top notch. It is truly a beautiful restaurant unlike anything we've ever seen, it's in an old church and the ceiling is amazing. We are already planning our next trip and have Vessel on the top of our list of "must do's".
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Errol
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great experience at Vessel! Hands down, the best restaurant in New Orleans! The ambiance is over the top, food is cooked to perfection and the service was exemplary. Will be returning very soon!
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alan
Las Vegas
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing way to start the year! . The food, ambiance, and service were phenomenal. The crab au gratin and Cesar salad were great and the scallops risotto and filet mignon fantastic. Drinks are truly the best in New Orleans. Vessel is one of our favorite places to dine in New Orleans.
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marc
Milwaukee
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good was excellent but expensive. It was a set menu food was tasty and well seasoned. My wife didn’t enjoy the fish.
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Michele
Central Texas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Not the new years experience we hoped for especially for $300 for 2! Our meal service was so slow and we didn’t get our salads and by three hours we just wanted to leave! The building is beautiful the service was terrible!
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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 4.1 stars by 2638 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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

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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