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Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Vessel NOLA

4.3
4.3
2582 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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 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

  • Thanksgiving Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner

    US$70.00 per person

    28 Nov 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!
    Thanksgiving Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner photo
  • New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu

    US$30.00 - US$75.00 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* Price and menu TBD
    New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu photo

What 2,582 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 / 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.

2,582 Reviews
  1. John

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Ralph

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  4. Quint

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Benjamin

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  6. Olivia

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 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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  8. Linda

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 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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  9. E

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my friend to Vessel for the first time and she was blown away by the gorgeous building but also by the amazing food and drink. We loved the crab au gratin and the seafood pasta and also the steak. The craft cocktails were truly amazing. We recommend Vessel to everyone looking for a truly amazing dining experience.

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  10. Ralph

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing meal!!! We ordered multiple items off the menu and everything was just outstanding. We are fish lovers and loved the fish dip and scallops. Drinks were first rate and the service top notch. The beauty of the building is something to behold. We cannot wait to come back.

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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 2582 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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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