Vessel NOLA

Name: Vessel NOLA
Address: 3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70119
Telephone: (504) 603-2775
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2601 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 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 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
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
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

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.
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!

Popular dishes

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

What 2,601 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

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.

2,601 Reviews

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Pamela
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
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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Ralph
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
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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Stacie
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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Anabelle
VIP
Tallahassee
7 reviews
3.0
7 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 2601 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 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 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
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

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Christmas Eve Dinner

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

Creme Brulee

Salmon

Burger

Appetizers

Cheese BoardUS$16.00

Smoked Fish DipUS$13.00

Crispy Pork BellyUS$17.00

Shrimp Cake AppetizerUS$15.00

Crab au GratinUS$19.00

CalamariUS$18.00

Salads

Harvest SaladUS$13.00

Crab Boiled Shrimp SaladUS$20.00

Vessel Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Entrees

Seared Scallop RisottoUS$38.00

Blackened Gulf FishUS$38.00

Shrimp Cakes EntreeUS$27.00

Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00

Turmeric Roasted Airline Chicken BreastUS$27.00

Pork PorterhouseUS$34.00

SalmonUS$32.00

Filet Mignon au PoivreUS$54.00

Seafood PastaUS$32.00

Soft Shell Crab PastaUS$34.00

New Orleans Style BBQ ShrimpUS$28.00

Sides

Rosemary Brown Butter FriesUS$9.00

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

Harissa Roasted CarrotsUS$10.00

Lemon Truffle RisottoUS$13.00

Roasted AsparagusUS$9.00

Desserts

Crème BrûléeUS$10.00

CheesecakeUS$12.00

Creme Brulee US$10.00

Bread Pudding US$10.00

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