A must in New Orleans. The food was great. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Srini Rajagopalan
Vegetarian options: Limited vegetarian options, but the staff was very accommodating and willing to create a vegetarian pasta dish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ramona G.
We came for after dinner cocktails.The atmosphere of this place is so mysterious and vampiry. They actually play music conducive to conversation, and have fab drink options!Nice service, great drinks, and you might just feel like the star of a movie!If you have to be an adult, this place will make it almost worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hakeem Hurd-Shabazz Bey
Service and atmosphere was fantastic, and my drinks were absolutely amazing but the Brussel sprouts were only OK. Overall five star experience
bmfg
Although not the easiest date night on your wallet, Vessel will make an average date night turn into a spectacular date night. A bottle of wine, entrees and the fantastic environment they have created all lead to a wonderful night that make it easy to focus on your date and task at hand: a dim lit romantic evening. The tables are a tad close together, which makes navigating to the bathroom or your server's duties a bit awkward. This is easy to look past because the rest of the experience was so well done. We went to Vessel before a night at the Saenger and they are a perfect combo!
We had a wonderful experience at Vessel with our large party. I had the Jumbo Shrimp and Grits and it was absolutely fabulous. The food was out of this world and the drinks were on point. The place is beautiful and sets perfect atmosphere for a gathering. Katie and Michelle went above and beyond to ensure our party had a great evening. I will definitely be back when I'm in town.
Monica Crain
My scallops and creme brulee were delicious. The salmon my friend had was also sooo good. My drink was good too. My other friend got the crab pasta dish, which was unfortunately a little bland. But we had a good time! Beautiful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
lisaf
We had a great unrushed birthday celebration on a Sunday evening. Food service and ambience were great. Our only complaint is that the chairs are extremely uncomfortable - it was the subject of conversation at the table, so in other words - distracting.
BryanG
The food was fantastic. Beautiful restaurant in an old church. We had a party of 17 and they took great care of us. We were able to pay with 4 different credit cards which made paying for a large group very convenient. Highly recommend!
Robin Deloach
Beautiful building and good food. Service is impeccable!
I came across a reel on Instagram and I have had a few friends eat here and say nothing but good things, however that was not my experience last night. My fiance is an internationally trained chef and has worked in a Michelin star restaurant in San Francisco, so he loves trying new places, as do I and we never like to eat at the same place twice, especially with all of the food options in New Orleans and every date night we choose a new place, most of the time based off reviews of others on our Instagram. If I were to rate this place based on looks alone, the setting is absolutely beautiful. Our hostess, she was amazing. We had set a reservation for 7:30pm, we managed to get there 30 minutes earlier than anticipated and she gladly welcomed us and sat us right away. Things were off to a good start. They even had water on the table before the hostess walked away after explaining the "Holy Bible" (drink menu) but that is where the great service ended. Now please keep in mind, the restaurant was not busy. At best, I counted 30 people upon first glance and it would remain at about those numbers. One bartender, two servers and one new server in training and what looked like two food runners and a manager, just to count the FOH. It took our server 10 minutes to come to our table and take our drink order. The "Mistakes Were Made" cocktail and one mocktail, we also placed our appetizers ( the calamari and smoked fish dip) at that time and let our server know that we would look over the limited menu and when our drinks would come that we would place our entree order. About 10 minutes later my drink had finally made it to the table, five minutes following, the appetizers then came. Our appetizers were gone and my fiance's mocktail had still never made it to the table and about that time the server finally came back to take our order. We went on and ordered the shrimp salad and planned on eating the scallop risotto and seafood pasta, I also ordered another drink and jokingly made the comment that maybe it wouldn't take another 20 minutes to get my drink. This is where things really started going bad. The table next to us, who came in only 10 minutes behind us, had their appetizers and both drinks within minutes (same server as us). They had also placed their entree order around the same time we did. Around the 40 minute mark, my fiance's mocktail made it to the table with the apology that the bartender got swamped and the server apologized for the delay. We sat there eating what should have been an amazing salad but I started losing interest. My second drink had still not made it to the table but I could see it just sitting on the bar side as food runners and servers kept walking past them. Right at the moment the table next to us who had ordered after we did, were receiving their food. At the 50 minute mark, I looked at my fiance and asked if we could just leave. He motioned for our server to come over, and at which point you could tell he was stressed and immediately said I am so sorry they served your food to another table, so the kitchen was trying to re-make it and it would be out soon. I looked at my fiance and said absolutely not. He asked that our server just cash out so we could leave. Not a single person, manager or other, came to our table to explain the situation. Needless to say the appetizers were decent, my salad left a lot to be desired and the drink was okay. As we were walking out, the manager was sitting at the hostess stand and knew what had taken place because she made sure to tell us, that how we were treated was unacceptable. I just smiled said It is what is it and left. Not even close to the reviews I have seen and we will not be returning. We will find another restaurant that lives up to it's reviews. Very disappointed to say the least. Thank you to the sweet hostess, your laugh and kindness were the best part of this whole experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is the 4th time I have eaten here and every time it gets better and better. The service was great and the building is just flat out beautiful. I got scallops that were super fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be back a 5th time.
Thom Bierdz
I would eat here every day if I could. Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. Vessel is simply amazing!! The drinks and dishes here absolutely amazing !! The service is also first class. I would recommend Vessel to everyone coming to New Orleans!
Vessel is simply amazing!! The drinks and dishes here absolutely amazing !! The service is also first class. I would eat here every day if I could. Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. I would recommend Vessel to everyone coming to New Orleans!
ralph sinclair
We friends and I had dinner at Vessel and it was one of the best dining experiences we have had in New Orleans. The building is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen and the food was outstanding. The fish dip and pork belly appetizers were delicious and the entrees we had (scallops and soft shell crabs) were equally as good. The drinks are spectacular. The server was also very attentive. We have already planned to come back.Parking: It was easy to park at no cost.
A must in New Orleans. The food was great. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Limited vegetarian options, but the staff was very accommodating and willing to create a vegetarian pasta dish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for after dinner cocktails.The atmosphere of this place is so mysterious and vampiry. They actually play music conducive to conversation, and have fab drink options!Nice service, great drinks, and you might just feel like the star of a movie!If you have to be an adult, this place will make it almost worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Service and atmosphere was fantastic, and my drinks were absolutely amazing but the Brussel sprouts were only OK. Overall five star experience
Although not the easiest date night on your wallet, Vessel will make an average date night turn into a spectacular date night. A bottle of wine, entrees and the fantastic environment they have created all lead to a wonderful night that make it easy to focus on your date and task at hand: a dim lit romantic evening. The tables are a tad close together, which makes navigating to the bathroom or your server's duties a bit awkward. This is easy to look past because the rest of the experience was so well done. We went to Vessel before a night at the Saenger and they are a perfect combo!
We had a wonderful experience at Vessel with our large party. I had the Jumbo Shrimp and Grits and it was absolutely fabulous. The food was out of this world and the drinks were on point. The place is beautiful and sets perfect atmosphere for a gathering. Katie and Michelle went above and beyond to ensure our party had a great evening. I will definitely be back when I'm in town.
My scallops and creme brulee were delicious. The salmon my friend had was also sooo good. My drink was good too. My other friend got the crab pasta dish, which was unfortunately a little bland. But we had a good time! Beautiful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a great unrushed birthday celebration on a Sunday evening. Food service and ambience were great. Our only complaint is that the chairs are extremely uncomfortable - it was the subject of conversation at the table, so in other words - distracting.
The food was fantastic. Beautiful restaurant in an old church. We had a party of 17 and they took great care of us. We were able to pay with 4 different credit cards which made paying for a large group very convenient. Highly recommend!
Beautiful building and good food. Service is impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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I came across a reel on Instagram and I have had a few friends eat here and say nothing but good things, however that was not my experience last night. My fiance is an internationally trained chef and has worked in a Michelin star restaurant in San Francisco, so he loves trying new places, as do I and we never like to eat at the same place twice, especially with all of the food options in New Orleans and every date night we choose a new place, most of the time based off reviews of others on our Instagram. If I were to rate this place based on looks alone, the setting is absolutely beautiful. Our hostess, she was amazing. We had set a reservation for 7:30pm, we managed to get there 30 minutes earlier than anticipated and she gladly welcomed us and sat us right away. Things were off to a good start. They even had water on the table before the hostess walked away after explaining the "Holy Bible" (drink menu) but that is where the great service ended. Now please keep in mind, the restaurant was not busy. At best, I counted 30 people upon first glance and it would remain at about those numbers. One bartender, two servers and one new server in training and what looked like two food runners and a manager, just to count the FOH. It took our server 10 minutes to come to our table and take our drink order. The "Mistakes Were Made" cocktail and one mocktail, we also placed our appetizers ( the calamari and smoked fish dip) at that time and let our server know that we would look over the limited menu and when our drinks would come that we would place our entree order. About 10 minutes later my drink had finally made it to the table, five minutes following, the appetizers then came. Our appetizers were gone and my fiance's mocktail had still never made it to the table and about that time the server finally came back to take our order. We went on and ordered the shrimp salad and planned on eating the scallop risotto and seafood pasta, I also ordered another drink and jokingly made the comment that maybe it wouldn't take another 20 minutes to get my drink. This is where things really started going bad. The table next to us, who came in only 10 minutes behind us, had their appetizers and both drinks within minutes (same server as us). They had also placed their entree order around the same time we did. Around the 40 minute mark, my fiance's mocktail made it to the table with the apology that the bartender got swamped and the server apologized for the delay. We sat there eating what should have been an amazing salad but I started losing interest. My second drink had still not made it to the table but I could see it just sitting on the bar side as food runners and servers kept walking past them. Right at the moment the table next to us who had ordered after we did, were receiving their food. At the 50 minute mark, I looked at my fiance and asked if we could just leave. He motioned for our server to come over, and at which point you could tell he was stressed and immediately said I am so sorry they served your food to another table, so the kitchen was trying to re-make it and it would be out soon. I looked at my fiance and said absolutely not. He asked that our server just cash out so we could leave. Not a single person, manager or other, came to our table to explain the situation. Needless to say the appetizers were decent, my salad left a lot to be desired and the drink was okay. As we were walking out, the manager was sitting at the hostess stand and knew what had taken place because she made sure to tell us, that how we were treated was unacceptable. I just smiled said It is what is it and left. Not even close to the reviews I have seen and we will not be returning. We will find another restaurant that lives up to it's reviews. Very disappointed to say the least. Thank you to the sweet hostess, your laugh and kindness were the best part of this whole experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is the 4th time I have eaten here and every time it gets better and better. The service was great and the building is just flat out beautiful. I got scallops that were super fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be back a 5th time.
I would eat here every day if I could. Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. Vessel is simply amazing!! The drinks and dishes here absolutely amazing !! The service is also first class. I would recommend Vessel to everyone coming to New Orleans!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallop Risotto, Shrimp and Grits, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Market Fish, Cheese Board, Creme Brulee, Crispy Pork Belly
Vessel is simply amazing!! The drinks and dishes here absolutely amazing !! The service is also first class. I would eat here every day if I could. Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. I would recommend Vessel to everyone coming to New Orleans!
We friends and I had dinner at Vessel and it was one of the best dining experiences we have had in New Orleans. The building is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen and the food was outstanding. The fish dip and pork belly appetizers were delicious and the entrees we had (scallops and soft shell crabs) were equally as good. The drinks are spectacular. The server was also very attentive. We have already planned to come back.Parking: It was easy to park at no cost.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallop Risotto, Smoked Fish Dip, Crispy Pork Belly