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Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Vessel NOLA

4.2
4.2
2680 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,680 people are saying

Vessel NOLA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vessel NOLA offers a "beautiful and unique" dining experience in a historic church setting. Despite some mixed reviews on service, it shines with "delicious food," "amazing drinks," and "phenomenal" ambiance. Highlights include "BBQ shrimp, crab au gratin, and craft cocktails." With a cozy vibe, it's a must-see when in New Orleans.
2,680 Reviews

  1. Yolanda

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious and service was excellent! What a great experience!

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  2. tafowler

    New Orleans24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok, the service was ok but it was loud considering the restaurant was only a 1/4 full.

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  3. Denise VIP

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best waiter ever! Jimmy was his name...service was excellent and food was also! 🥰

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  4. Sara

    New Orleans28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The setting is pretty and the service/staff was friendly and attentive. But the food was disappointing. It wasn’t bad. The food was ok. But considering the price it was skimpy. I had the harvest salad - I asked if it was entree size and was told if I added some protein it would be. The salad was small, lacked the cheese mentioned on the menu and was barely dressed. The added protein consisted of 4 average grilled shrimp costing $12 in addition to the $13 for the salad. My husband had the Monte Cristo sandwich with fries. The server told him that it did not come on thick slices of bread as some prepare it, but he didn’t mention that the slices of bread were also smaller than those from a normal loaf of bread. Again disappointing for $17. The blueberry waffles, also $17, were beautiful and tasty but lacked the lemon curd, pistachios or whipped cream as stated on the menu. Overall assessment - Disappointing. There are too many other places in our town that deliver what they promise so, for our family, I don’t expect that we will return.

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  5. DanaB VIP

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The food was perfect and the staff was very nice

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  6. Michele

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vessel is space unto itself. Drinks and food were on the mark. Highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Messed up the order so I ate alone while my girlfriend waited on her food. Filet Mignon was subpar for price but the salmon with sweet potatoes was phenomenal. The manager went out of his way to make it right and was nice. The ambience is great.

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  8. James VIP

    New Orleans16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were terrific. BBQ shrimp as good as any in New Orleans. Desserts were terrific.

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  9. Dionne

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is great! Great space for special occasions.

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  10. Stacey

    New Orleans3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was great , cool place . Appetizers were good , cheese tray was the best . Entrees were ok , expected more for the price . Cocktails were really good . Probably would not return or recommend.

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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 4.2 stars by 2680 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Vessel NOLA

3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Iberville Street and Scott Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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.
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