Vessel NOLA

4.3

2584 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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

Thanksgiving Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner
$70.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us this holiday season for Thanksgiving with our take on a New Orleans inspired Thanksgiving spread while dining in a repurposed 100 year old church! We will be serving only our three Course Prix-Fixe Menu. Space is limited so make your reservations soon!
New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu
$30.00 - $75.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Eat, Drink, Congregate and celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at Vessel NOLA. Enjoy a chef inspired tasting menu with wine pairings and specialty cocktails designed by our mixologists. *more details to come* Price and menu TBD

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 2,584 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

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Innovative
New Orleans / Louisiana
Good for groups
New Orleans / Louisiana
Healthy
New Orleans / Louisiana
Seafood
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 historic setting. Guests rave about its "amazing" food, "gorgeous" architecture, and "excellent" service. The atmosphere is lively, with craft cocktails and diverse menu options. While some have noted service inconsistencies, the venue remains a top choice for its charm and culinary delights.

2,584 Reviews

T
Thomas
Atlantic City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome choice for amazing food in a unique atmosphere. Gorgeous establishment that serves top notch food.
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Ashley
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently held my birthday dinner in the courtyard at Vessel and it couldn't have been a better experience. Everything from the ambiance to the service to the food and drinks was perfection. It's a lovely courtyard with beautiful lighting (and a tv for those wanting to keep up with whatever major game is on, though the sound was not loud or distracting in the slightest). Our server was attentive and engaging, and kept up flawlessly with our large group. The food was delicious; we ordered an assortment of items for appetizers, entrees, and desserts (my faves being the smoked fish dip, seared scallop risotto, the filet, and the key lime pie), and everything was wonderful! While we loved sitting outside, the interior is absolutely stunning and we will definitely go back to sit inside. If you live locally or are visiting, this place is definitely worth a stop.
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John
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful server take care of us, gave a great recommendation on the scallop risotto- amazing. Cocktails were perfect, and the building is spectacularly beautiful. We will definitely be back for brunch.
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Ralph
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vessel is absolutely amazing. We went for my friend's birthday and the staff went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. We started with the fish dip and calamari and for our Entress we had the seared scallop risotto and seafood pasta. For dessert we had the bread pudding. The cocktails were equally amazing. Everything was exceptional from start to finish! We are planning to come back for brunch this weekend.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was beyond terrible. Our waiter was not knowledgeable about the menu and had an attitude about it. The service was also very slow. Food was mediocre. They also charged me extra to pay with my credit card, which was not mentioned anywhere. The building is beautiful, but everything else sucked. There are so many better options around New Orleans.
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Quint
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. Took my girl on a date night and we were very impressed. It was hard to know the portion size to gauge if we needed a side or appetizer. Prices were a little high for the size but I was sufficiently filled!
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Benjamin
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arranged a business dinner with former work colleagues while they were in town for the Workboat Show. The three of them had the Seafood pasta, I had scallops and my wife had the blackened Gulf fish (drum). We thoroughly enjoyed our dishes. The charcuterie board (with cheeses) and fish dip, pork bellies apps were perfect. The main dishes’ portions were sized perfectly. Thank you Chef! A great dining experience thanks to our waiter Ben, who has good humor, bartenders Jnique and Megan were personable and served up great drinks. The ambience, lighting and uniqueness of the church is really cool. Thanks to you three for a great evening and accommodating us since we had to keep pushing back our reservation due to the workboat show event crate packing up delays.
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Olivia
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
my salmon came out completely raw but the chicken was good & made up for it
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful venue. Food and service was excellent.
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Linda
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great server, Marcel, who gave great recommendations on food. Everything was delicious and the building is really cool setting. Highly recommend!
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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 2584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 15 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

Thanksgiving Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner

New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu

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

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How is Vessel NOLA restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

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