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Desi Vega's Steakhouse, New Orleans, LA

Desi Vega's Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
2687 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Voted Best New Restaurants "Class of 13" by New Orleans Magazine. Desi Vega is the restaurateur of Desi Vega's Steakhouse and Mr. John's Steakhouse. Both restaurants are consistently outstanding and locals' favorite place to "see and be seen." Desi grew up in the restaurant business and was groomed by Ella Brennan at Commander's Palace, Ruth Fertel of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Emeril Lagasse. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Our USDA Prime steaks are carefully selected, hand-cut and aged for tenderness, then seared to perfection and served on a sizzling plate. We hope you'll visit to see for yourself!

Dress code is Proper Business. Please kindly remove all baseball caps when entering our Dining Room.
Prohibited: Gym Wear, Sweat Pants, Tank Tops, Clothing with Offensive Language, Exposed Undergarments, Cut-off-Shorts, Flip Flops, or Open-Toe shoes for Men.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-7600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Muggsy Beals
  • Catering
    Our cocktail reception menu is priced to fit any budget and includes local dishes as well as some of chef's favorite creations.<br />There are 3 bar packages to choose from featuring house brands, call brands and premium brands that include liquor, beer and wine.<br />Our steaks are fetured on our seated menus and available for groups at lunch and dinner.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a place for your next special event, dinner, luncheon or party at Desi Vega’s!
  • Private party contact
    Michele Capo: (504) 523-7600
  • Area
    Warehouse District
  • Cross Street
    S. Maestri and Girod
  • Parking details
    There is a $20 fee for valet parking.
  • Public transit
    Historic St Charles Avenue Street Car - St Charles and Girod<br />RTA - Poydras and St Charles
  • Entertainment
    We offer entertainment before and after New Orleans Saints home games and special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Prime Time Prime Time in The Lounge at Desi Vega's

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:30 - 14:00,Tue - Thu - 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 21:30,Fri - 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 22:00
    Prime Time in The Lounge at Desi Vega's Steakhouse "Happy Hour" Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6pm! $7 Tito's and Maker's Mark Cocktails -$7 Select Wines *Chef's Selections of Small Plates! Ask About Our House Infused Spirits! "Only On The Avenue!"

What 2,687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for fine wines

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Steakhouse

  • New Orleans

    Great for fine wines

  • New Orleans

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Desi Vega's Steakhouse in New Orleans offers an exceptional dining experience with "must visit" status. Guests rave about "top notch service" and "amazing food," especially the perfectly cooked steaks. The lively atmosphere and attentive staff create a delightful setting for special occasions. Regulars appreciate the "impeccable service" and consistent quality.

2,688 Reviews
  1. Mileen

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most delicious dinner ever! The Hoo Dat shrimp were why we came, but we added the tuna stack appetizer and it was so good! The steak with marrow butter was indescribably delicious. I can’t wait to come back. BUT, the real kicker making our dinner fantastic was Brian our waiter! His suggestions were spot on. He was funny and attentive. Brian was ably assisted by Gina, who also did a great job. Hope to see Brian and eat some tasty food at Desi Vega’s next time we’re in town!

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  2. Bryan

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was superb . The only missing was my macaroni that getting boxed up with my leftovers
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you very much for dining with us, Bryan, and for taking the time to share your 5 STAR REVIEW. We are sorry to learn about our error with your leftovers. We will address your comments with our team as we strive to provide the very best! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  3. Paul

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!! As always Chris goes above and beyond. Thank you!!! Perfect business dinner.
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded on 15 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Paul! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Desi Vega's Steakhouse. It's always a pleasure to know that our team's efforts to provide exceptional service are appreciated. We're glad that your business dinner was perfect and we look forward to your next visit.

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  4. Paul

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always!! Food, service, and atmosphere. Great place!!
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded 5 days ago
    We loved having you with us again, Paul! Thank. you! We appreciate knowing you enjoyed your most recent experience and we are thankful for your 5 STAR rating! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Trevor

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and wait staff are exceptional as always!!!!!
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hello Trevor, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Desi Vega's Steakhouse. It's always a pleasure to know that our food and wait staff continue to meet your expectations. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  6. Heather

    New York City

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The visit began with being asked to step aside as they prepared our table, while seating other patrons who arrived after us. As there is no waiting area this subject us to annoyed looks from wait staff as we tried to make ourselves as unobtrusive as possible, and when we moved into the bar area to wait, patrons seemed annoyed to have us hovering. When we were finally seated we were not given menus, and when they finally came with drink lists we were then abandoned without service for some 10 minutes as we watched every table around us receive service. When the blessing of a server appeared, and we asked for menus, we were subject to a condescending educational statement, “Once you order drinks you are given a menu,” as though we had never been to a restaurant in our lives. We finally placed our order, and when our bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer arrived we took first bites and the bacon was sickeningly burnt. We asked if the dish could please be remade, and a manager who admitted he never even looked at the dish then came back and gaslit us saying the chef says it was perfectly prepared. Indeed if burnt shrimp is your jam, it was perfect. After witnessing this debacle the other server in the area Adrian asked if our burnt shrimp was being remade, and we advised no, and explained what happened. After so advising, Adrian disappeared to address the kitchen and his colleague emerged with two new shrimp (apparently we had to take it on the chin for the two burnt ones that turned our stomachs). The drama didnt end there, our main courses emerged and beautiful lobster tails were cooked beyond all recognition into strips of leather. Indeed the “butter poaching” was rather a vicious butter drowning during which innocent lobster lives were sacrificed in vain because they were inedible. They also had the audacity to charge us full price for this debacle - a grossly overpriced disaster in every respect except Adrian the sole competent person in the establishment got the one star

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  7. Marcy

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were impeccable. We will return again.
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded on 15 November 2024
    Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We are excited to hear about your positive experience and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Joseph

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Darryle was a great host. Very attentive and always was making sure I had a good time. Lamb chops were lacking taste, they were high on condiments (specially pepper), as a Caribbean, I was not enjoying the taste. For a $75 plate, it was not worth it. The waiters were the best I have seen by far in any restaurant.
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded on 15 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a great time at Desi Vega's Steakhouse. We apologize if our lamb chops didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our seasoning and flavor profiles, and we'll definitely take your feedback into account. We're also pleased to hear that our wait staff made your experience enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon for a better experience.

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  9. sabrina

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our servers never told us any of the specials, including the soup. It did not give us our complementary meatball and we waited way too long to get our steaks, which were overcooked.
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hi Sabrina, We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Desi Vega's Steakhouse didn't meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be to not receive information about our specials or your complimentary meatball during your visit. We always aim to provide our guests with the best possible dining experience and it seems we fell short in your case. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure it's used to improve our service in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Kimberly

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian was amazing as our server. We had a wonderful experience and he made it 1000 times better.
    Desi Vega's SteakhouseResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words and perfect ratings. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that you found our service to be amazing. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible. We look forward to welcoming you back to Desi Vega's Steakhouse soon.

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FAQs

Desi Vega's Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 523-7600.

Desi Vega's Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 2687 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for Desi Vega's Steakhouse

628 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. Maestri and Girod
  • Area
    Warehouse District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a $20 fee for valet parking.
  • Public transit
    Historic St Charles Avenue Street Car - St Charles and GirodRTA - Poydras and St Charles
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Muggsy Beals
  • Entertainment
    We offer entertainment before and after New Orleans Saints home games and special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 523-7600
  • Catering
    Our cocktail reception menu is priced to fit any budget and includes local dishes as well as some of chef's favorite creations.<br />There are 3 bar packages to choose from featuring house brands, call brands and premium brands that include liquor, beer and wine.<br />Our steaks are fetured on our seated menus and available for groups at lunch and dinner.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a place for your next special event, dinner, luncheon or party at Desi Vega’s!
  • Private party contact
    Michele Capo: (504) 523-7600
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