Vessel NOLA
Restaurant · Mid-City ·
Cocktails, seasonal desserts, and American fare in a church
Cocktails, seasonal desserts, and American fare in a church
"Besides special eye-openers like Pimm’s cup and palomas, Vessel offers $25 bottle service that includes a bottle of cava brut and a carafe of orange juice. The gorgeous former church, with its covered landscaped outdoor patio, is the perfect backdrop for satisfying offerings like smoked fish dip and an outstanding Benedict — bacon-wrapped, boudin-stuffed pork tenderloin and poached eggs atop a cheddar chive biscuit, drizzled with mustard cream sauce." - Beth D’Addono
"Celebrate the new year in church, which is what Vessel, the atmospheric restaurant in Mid-City used to be. But you’re encouraged to drink and party here, with a $125 prix fixe menu featured for the celebration. Chef Willie Cooper prepares a feast with bacon-wrapped oysters, black-eyed peas, and cornbread for good luck and trout topped with shrimp & crab meuniere or osso bucco for the main." - Beth D’Addono
"Housed in a former church with a soaring, festive interior, the restaurant offers two Christmas Eve options from chef de cuisine Willie Cooper: order from the regular polished American menu (examples include Korean crispy pork belly, crab au gratin with brandy, seafood pasta, and steak au poivre) or choose the month-long Réveillon three-course menu ($65) with choices like eggplant Parmesan soup, blackened ribeye, and chocolate mousse cake. Reservations recommended." - Clair Lorell
"Church is always in session at Vessel, a gorgeous restaurant set in a century-old house of worship. Although the restaurant doesn’t have a private room inside, the whole space is available (at the right price) and the pretty covered outside patio is perfect for an outdoor soiree. The fare leans toward the sun-kissed Mediterranean." - Beth D’Addono
"This gorgeous church-turned-restaurant in Mid City offers a large covered patio with a clear roof above stylish wooden slats — think oversized pergola with pizzazz. There’s a tasty all-day menu featuring Mediterranean favorites, salads and sandwiches, and brunch served on weekends." - Beth D’Addono