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Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Vessel NOLA

4.3
4.3
2596 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
20:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 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* $125/person
    New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu photo

What 2,596 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

NoiseModerate

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.

2,596 Reviews
  1. Robert

    New Orleans

    296 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    296 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Pamela

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 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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  4. alan

    Las Vegas

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vessel is an absolute must for locals and anyone visiting New Orleans! The food, craft cocktails and service are nothing short of exceptional. The owners have crafted an atmosphere that is absolutely gorgeous repurposing an historic church in mid-city. It is both warm and inviting, making every visit a memorable experience. From start to finish, everything about this restaurant is top-notch. It is truly a dining experience you can't miss!

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  5. Jeff

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our three course Thanksgiving dinner ($70 a plate)was poorly executed at every turn and not good. At all. We both had the corn and crab bisque, which was excellent but 80°. At the risk of being a Karen we sent ours back politely, and 20 minutes later an only slightly warmer bowl of half the volume was returned. The turkey, cornbread dressing, and sweet potato mash was cafeteria quality, with the cornbread dressing and sweet potatoes being especially poor. The turkey was nicely brined and thankfully had salt because the other two components did not. The sweet potato mash resembled baby food. The third course, the sweet potato pie, was grainy with poor crust and 1 teaspoon of orange cream on the side that was not nearly sufficient. Overall this was a major letdown on an out of town holiday. On the plus side it was a super cool venue and our waiter was kind. and that is why we gave two stars instead of one. I still thought about giving one star due to the incredible scarcity of gravy on our plates and the fact that it Already developed a skin on it from being cold like everything we were served.

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  6. Carrie

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience wasn’t the best. We participated with the Thanksgiving meal, it wasn’t very crowded but took an extremely long time. All food was closer to room temperature than warm. The meal wasn’t served as advertised, with food missing. We were brought the check before the end of the meal. It was just all subpar for a restaurant that supposedly has a good reputation, which was disappointing for it being Thanksgiving and at that price point. The only really good thing is the unique environment- it’s a beautiful old church that has been excellently renovated.

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  7. Joshua

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can not say enough good things about our dinner at Vessel. My wife and I went while on vacation for Thanksgiving Dinner. They had a three course fixed menu. Every course was Delicious. The pork was Phenomenal. Cooked to Perfection and was so tender. The drinks were strong and flavorful. Our server Ben was Fantastic. He was working Thanksgiving, yet was cheerful, prompt, and a pleasure to talk to. For being busy it was not overly loud and had a Great selection of background music playing. Last but not least, the restaurant was stunning! The Old Church was so Beautiful and the Bar was so neatly designed. Will absolutely be back when in town

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  8. Kristin

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal at Vessel. You can’t beat the atmosphere of this old building; it’s beautiful inside. Pros: ambience, food quality, service, location, parking. Cons: music selection and volume- a little too much ( if the background music is noticeable it’s too much), seating- tables are a little close, price- adding an appetizer and complimentary glass of wine or beverage would have made it worth $70. The food portion was generous for this fixed menu, however I felt it was overpriced. We would probably go back for a special occasion.

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  9. Gerren

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal ambience, food, and service!!! Their Thanksgiving menu was without a flaw.

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  10. PJ

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Food! The server was friendly, efficient and personable. And a great old church for the setting!

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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 2596 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 11 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 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
  • 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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