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Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Vessel NOLA

4.3
4.3
2603 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Come enjoy Christmas Eve dinner than at Vessel Nola and experience the gorgeous ambience of the 1914 historic church! We are offering our regular dinner menu which is sure to please everyone. Renewed Chef Willie Cooper specializes in seafood and New American Cuisine preparing each dish from scratch using the finest locally sourced ingredients. The beauty of the building has been showcased in numerous television shows including NCIS New Orleans, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Potomac, Queer Eye, Jersey Shore Family Vacation and others. We also have been featured in numerous magazines including Architectural Digest, Food and Wine, Southern Living, Vogue, Elle Decor and others. For reservations: vesselnola.com/reservation.
    Christmas Eve Dinner photo

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

    31 Dec 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!
    New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu - $125/person photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • 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

                                                            Last updated: 25 November 2023

                                                            What 2,603 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
                                                            • 4.3Service
                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                            • 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.

                                                            2,603 Reviews

                                                            1. Megan

                                                              San Diego

                                                              1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              The food was outstanding. The service was EXTREMELY SLOW considering the few tables they have. We made a reservation well in advance for them to heat the outside space and still didn’t turn heaters on until we arrived. I called well in advance to make sure the space was heated. Prices seemed high for the smaller portions. Took almost 2 hours to get our food.

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                                                            2. Ray

                                                              VIP

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              16 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              16 reviews

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Very nice experience. From the hostess greeting us as we enter. To the servers. Great place. Reasonably priced. Atmosphere was great.

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                                                            3. Pamela

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              My friend and I booked a table at Vessel this evening and found our experience to have met our high expectations. Our reservation was set for 6:30 and we were seated at 6:30. Our waiter greeted us with a very pleasant demeanor and provided us with excellent recommendations. We both ordered the Salmon with Brussel Sprouts and our dishes arrived in a timely fashion. The fish was prepared to perfection and the brussel sprouts were seasoned impeccably. Our entire experience did not disappoint and we will be recommending this beautiful restaurant to family and friends.

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                                                            4. Ralph

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Excellent meal at Vessel. Everything was delicious and so fresh. Drinks were outstanding and the service top notch. The ambiance is second to none and should not be missed by anyone. Vessell is truly the jewel of New Orleans!

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                                                            5. Stacie

                                                              Nashville

                                                              1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              I really wanted this dinner to be incredible and was looking forward to eating here. Unfortunately, the amount of salt that on the salmon entree and the asparagus was astounding and we couldn’t eat it. Our server was attentive and even noticed he could “see the salt” on the asparagus. It was enough that I had to spit it out into my napkin. The server said he would make the kitchen aware of the issue. The fish dip and the crab au gratin apps were okay, not good enough to bring me back.

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                                                            6. Leiters

                                                              Las Vegas

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 9 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              What a gem! The building is stunning! What a fantastic space! The food was outstanding. We had a large group and everything we had was great! If I lived in the area I would eat here all the time! Highly recommend!

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                                                            7. Anabelle

                                                              VIP

                                                              Tallahassee

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Unique ambiance as the restaurant is located in a residential area…great service.

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                                                            8. Robert

                                                              VIP

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              296 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              296 reviews

                                                              Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The seared salmon Caesar salad was tasty, but they omitted the croutons. I had to ask for this essential ingredient listed on the menu. Waitstaff busy talking instead of working.

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                                                            9. Patricia

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Cool place to check out but food is a little pricey so prepare to spend money if you are eating more than just the entree. Friendly staff and good service.

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                                                            10. Pamela

                                                              New Orleans

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Our experience at Vessel Nola was exceptional. The service was outstanding, the ambiance was incredible and I would have to say that the meals we had were beautifully presented and delicious. This restaurant was recommended to me by my nephew who visited this restaurant approximately a year ago. He highly praised Vessel and it certainly did not disappoint. We will be returning again very soon.

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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 2603 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            21:00
                                                            Booked 14 times today
                                                            Experiences are available.

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for Vessel NOLA

                                                            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 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
                                                              Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                            • 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.
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