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Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Vessel NOLA

4.2
4.2
2671 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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

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What 2,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

2,671 Reviews

  1. Dionne

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Stacey

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Samantha

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the second time we’ve dined at Vessel & also the second time it was disappointing. I was hoping the first time was just a bad night, but today’s brunch was equally as awful. We came in for a late brunch around 1:30pm with reservations. The menu is very small (which we knew), but the kitchen was out of 3 options leaving very sweet items or a basic breakfast plate. Our service was very slow. We only had water & main dishes. The water was refilled once only after I asked. The building is gorgeous. I just wish the service and kitchen management were held to a higher standard. The options for brunch and dinner in New Orleans are abundant choose a different spot.

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  8. Eric

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There’s a nice atmosphere with fairly priced food and drinks. The food verges on bland if you get anything that’s supposed to be savory. The food and drinks take a long time to come out even in a half full restaurant. Our waiter spilled some of our drink on the table and didn’t bother to offer to wipe it and threw away our leftovers when we asked for to go boxes.

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  9. Alex

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good experience. Tables very close together is the only downside. Food and service good/

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  10. Cathy

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall this place didn't exactly live up to the hype. The food was mediocre and overpriced and didn't seem fresh at all. Service was solid. Ambiance was the best part.

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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 2671 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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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