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Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Vessel NOLA

4.2
4.2
2675 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
  • Phone number
    (504) 603-2775
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot and ample street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Willie Cooper

Menu

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What 2,675 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 is a unique dining experience in a beautifully repurposed church, offering a charming ambiance. Diners rave about "delicious food" and "well-crafted cocktails." The staff is often praised for their friendliness, with standout service moments highlighted. While some mention service inconsistencies, the overall experience is memorable for its "stunning" setting and flavorful dishes.

2,675 Reviews

  1. Sara

    New Orleans28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Michele

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. James VIP

    New Orleans16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Greg

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect brunch spot pre uptown parades during Mardi Gras! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Great food!

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  8. Djuana VIP

    New Orleans117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious appetizers and tasty cocktails in a beautiful setting. Go for the wonderful bartenders!

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  9. Patricia

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning architecture with classical fixtures due to the building once being a church. It’s recent history with the paranormal gives it a certain playful energy. We had attentive and engaging service. Our party throughly enjoyed our appetizers and entrees. The wall of backlighted array of liquor bottles was an art installment by itself. We had fun watching the manager take a ladder to retrieve a bottle of scotch we requested. It has been added to a yearly stops when we visit NOLA.

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  10. Megan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere, great service, and good food. What more could you ask for?

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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 2675 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Vessel NOLA

3835 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (504) 603-2775
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot and ample street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Willie Cooper
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