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1. BB

   BrittBell

   New Orleans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food is just as wonderful as the unique atmosphere!

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   YasmineG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Great food and the ambience is amazing! Definitely coming back & recommending to friends!

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   Brook121

   New Orleans

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything from start to finish was amazing. Our sever Jason was top notch!! We will be back and specifically request to always sit in his area. He was helpful with drinks, menu and humor.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Highly recommend this place. The drinks, food, ambiance, and service were superb. I believe our waiter’s name was Bone and he did a fantastic job of making recommendations and making us feel comfortable. We will be adding this to our regular date rotation for when we go to NOLA.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   Food was ok, but doesn’t justify the prices. Rice was cold, cheese plate was super basic with seemed like store bought bread.

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6. MR

   MaggieR

   Atlanta

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food1service2ambience2

   Food just wasn’t very good, especially for the price.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was great!!

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8. EC

   EmilyC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food1service3ambience2

   The restaurant was musty and dank. We were seated SO CLOSE to other dinners that that it was awkward to hold our own conversation. The water in our glasses literally smelled like dirty dishwater. The craft cocktails were nice. The menu online was absolutely not the menu in the restaurant. We ordered the cheese plate where the cheese was leaking oil and was obvious it had been sitting out for a while in addition to it being three tiny slivers of cheese. When the table next to us ordered the scallops they smelled so bad that we asked for the check and left without eating dinner

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9. RW

   RebeccaW

   New Orleans

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food2service2ambience4

   We had the cheese board and add a price of $16 it should’ve been more than a quarter of an ounce total of cheese. We tried to order crabmeat au gratin they did not have that available. We ordered the hush puppies they were undercooked but very dry at the same time

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10. KK

    KristinK

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    We ate at 8 PM so the place was dead. It’s smelled musty when we walked in so I was immediately turned off. Food was pretty good but we were there a for 1:15 and spent 280 on 3 meals a couple appetizers and drinks. Had our kids with us (our fault for choosing this without really looking at the menu) and they really were not super excited about the menu. Again this is on us but overall just a bad choice for us that night. I’m sure when it’s hopping it’s fun and the cool interior really comes through. Couldn’t get past the dank smell though.

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHi Kristin, We had the unfortunate luck of having Ida rip a lot of our roof off. We just recently got the roof replaced, but we are also a old all wooden building. We are continuing to repair issues from the storm, however getting contractors schedule is a known issue here. Please pardon our progress as we work to improve our building. Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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11. LF

    LisaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    While our initial service was slow, the cocktails and food were delicious and ambiance was so pleasant! I would definitely recommend this experience!

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12. KC

    KellyC

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A group of four of us went together Before the theater… Happy hour from 4 to 6 was a hit to get better priced drinks. Food was good and ambience was cool

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHi Kelly, We're so pleased you enjoyed your happy hour with us! We love it too! Love seeing guest have a great time with great cocktails and enjoying what our chefs have to offer. Cheers, Amandalynn General Manager

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13. VR

    VossRules

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great, eclectic dining experience! Very cool venue & really good food!

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHello Mr. Voss, We're pleased you enjoyed yourself. We look forward to having you back. Cheers, Amandalynn General Manager

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    Plz2meetu

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    The best part of Vessel is the ambience and experience of being inside an old church. Food and service were mediocre.

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHello, I'm sorry that you feel that all we had to offer is ambiance. We are always working to improve ourselves, but we also realize that even with these efforts we are not for everyone. Should you return, we hope your next experience is better as we continue to develop ourselves. Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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    IanM

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall4food2service4ambience4

    In all fairness, some of our food was good, including the fish spread. We ordered two entrees as well. The chicken was tasty, but the rice that came with it was undercooked and bland. The scallops in the risotto were delicious, but the risotto itself was a but bland and the raw olive oil it was garnished with was overpowering. Presentation was nice and the server was cool, however I forgot her name.

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHi Ian, We apologize that some items were a miss for you with us. We are working hard to improve and get the right team players on the board here. We hope you return and your next visit is fantastic. Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Excellent service, feel good atmosphere and great food.

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHello, Thank you for your positive feedback. We have been working very hard on improving ourselves. It's nice to see our efforts are not wasted. We look forward to having you back! Sincerely, Amandalynn General Manager

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Nice Brunch spot

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    Wilma

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food3service4ambience1

    Reservation for 4, standard seating. Arrived and seated outside (fans, but 100 degrees). Ice melted in water. Asked about open seats inside & told fully booked. 2 of 4 of us felt light headed & dizzy from heat. As we left, still multiple open tables inside. Bad experience. One of our party got sick.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 19, 2022Hi Wilma, I apologize we were not able to accommodate your seating preference. We try our best to seat guest based on time they booked reservation and preference. That isn't always a possibility and empty seats do not always equate in to us being able to seat certain tables based on time frame of the next or previous reservations. I apologize again we weren't able to accommodate you inside. Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was perfection! Very generous portions. Excellent ingredients!

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    JulianS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was my first time dining at Vessel. The atmosphere and the food were amazing. My family had a great time and we will be back to dine again.

    Vessel NOLAResponded 1 day agoHi Julian, We are very pleased that you enjoyed yourself with us. We hope we keep nailing it for your future visits as well. Sincerely, Amandalynn General Manager

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21. KS

    KimS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience5

    The food was great and our server Gia was very nice. However, two members of our party received their drinks about 10 minutes later than the rest of us. I also asked to substitute the potatoes on my dish for fries and I received both and charged extra for the fries. Still excellent ambiance and food!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    The concept was strong but todays execution was a little disappointing. We ordered filet but told there was only sirloin for the price of the filet. The mashed potatoes were overly salted. We ordered it medium rare and it came out medium. The pork belly was delicious. The cheese plate presentation had brioche toast that just seemed raggedy. The drinks were excellent and while our server was not experienced he worked efficiently and was friendly. I would like to think Vessel had a sub standard day perhaps with food sourcing and delivery. We were early diners and they were already out of some options. The place is beautiful and hope future diners have a wonderful experience

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 15, 2022Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We had the misfortune of losing two members of our kitchen staff yesterday and we have not quite yet been able to get our feet under us. I apologize sincerely for the issues you experienced and rest assured we are working very hard to improve. Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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23. SK

    SkiKING615

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The menu is small but everything that we ordered was sheer perfection. If you go, ask for Lizzie she was our server and she was absolutely amazing. Her drink and food recommendations were outstanding. Her service just added some extra magic to the whole meal. This is a must eat if your are in New Orleans!

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24. JT

    JoanT

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We wanted a location that has the charm of New Orleans but away from the loud crowd of the tourist areas, this location over exceeded the expectations!! Great atmosphere. Great Location. Super food & terrific cocktails!!

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25. JR

    JohnnyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall great experience. The hostess, the food, the service and ambiance we're perfect. We will definently be back!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s was a great time:) Our waitress Hannah was outstanding!! We’ll def come back!

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27. EJ

    EstherJ

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great apps, stellar cocktails

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28. JM

    JimM

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The redfish was tasty and presented attractively. Shrimp salad was excellent. Crème brûlée was warm and Not over sweet.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bartenders were fantastic. Food was amazing. Pork Belly appy is a must.

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30. RC

    RayC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    We arrived 1.5 hours after the restaurant opened, and it wasn't very busy. After ordering our meals, we were informed that the restaurant ran out of cheddar biscuits, a core component of the dishes most of us had ordered. We weren't initially offered any substitutions, but eventually we were able to sub-in waffles or focaccia (both of which were good). Drink service and food delivery were painfully slow. Every entree came out wrong, most dishes came out 1 at a time. Some drinks never arrived. There might've been a short staffing issue, but it didn't seem like it in the front of the house. It was a chaotic experience — memorable, but not for good reasons.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 14, 2022Hi Ray, I do apologize for the poor experience. I have been the Chef here for the last four years. Staffing in BOH has been very hard to find post covid. The day you dined with us, there were several staffing issues that created flow problems in the back of the house. We recently closed for lunch so we can conserve the staff we've got and regroup. I am hopeful we will find the right team, and hope you can recommend us again as the neighborhood gem we strive to be soon. -Amandalynn

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31. EV

    EveV

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    This was a church turned into restaurant. We dined outside on a balmy evening. No live music or background sound except two other tables conversations. Tables were small and bright lights from parking created an annoying reflection. The hostess brought us a drink menu that had a paper note taped to it stating that it lived and died somewhere other than our table. Our waitress was fine; however, the restaurant was slow at 8:30 pm and service was not overly attentive. The food was fine, yet the menu was limited. Our dinner had a local "neighborhood" feel, not a NOLA "experience". We left shortly after our main course as the waitress brought us our tab before even considering if we would like dessert or not. It was ok...nothing extravagant.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 12, 2022Hi Eve, I do apologize for my employee not bringing you the correct cocktail book. That definitely is not the polished look we are going for. Our menu is limited because we've been trying to revamp our selections at prices that are approachable, seasonal, and affordable to fight inflation. We do run specials regularly, however not every day. We hope your next visit you sit inside and we wow you! Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great food and service. Actually was able to have a conversation while eating without having to shout

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33. BS

    BrandiS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We had friends in town and I had been wanting to come here for a while now, so what excuse? Hosts & wait staff were wonderful, food for the most part was phenomenal. This was not my order but if it had been I'd have been upset, so I will bring it up here. Eggs benedict is a brunch staple, do not ever send out eggs that are fully cooked for this dish. That is a travesty.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 7, 2022Hi Brandi, I agree that you should never receive overcooked eggs on a benedict (unless you order them that way of course). I will share this with my culinary team so that they may correct the issue going forward.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Food was good but took super long to arrive. Service was slow and not super accommodating. And the worst part was that they couldn’t split the bill so we had a $650 brunch check that had to be paid by one person and paid back in cash. Super inconvenient. Also when asked to order another cocktail we were told we had to wait for a while.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 11, 2022Hi Ms. Lyons, I'm sorry for your less than positive experience with us. We tried to accommodate your two parties of 8 at one long table for 16 as requested. We know our limits and explained this would have effect on speed of service before combining the tables. It's our policy to take up to 4 payments on tables over 5 so that guest and staff can handle payments in a timely manner. I'm sorry we couldn't provide our best to your group. Regards, Amandalynn General Manager

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35. KG

    KellyG

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    We loved the food, the atmosphere was great, and the drinks were fantastic. The service was slow given the restaurant wasn’t full and it was early into brunch service.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 7, 2022Hi Kelly, I am pleased you enjoyed yourself, however I apologize for the timing of service. I know we had an issue with the printer in the kitchen in the morning you dined. We didn't get a few guest orders causing delays. We got her back up and running though so the rest of brunch was fairly smooth. I'm sorry you were impacted.

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36. BA

    BrianA

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    If you are looking for a small and intimate venue with great food, drinks and atmosphere please go to Vessel! My friend and I went to brunch on a Sunday. Placing the reservation through Open Table was fast and convenient.

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 7, 2022Thank you Brian for the review! We hope to see you again soon.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good energy . Beautiful space. Great service

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38. R

    Rochelle

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great service by Parish. Food was good as well. And the drinks were on point.

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39. BP

    BryanP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great! Our server Lizzie was awesome! Drinks were great and the fries were everything!

    Vessel NOLAResponded on June 7, 2022Thanks Bryan for the kind words. We look forward to having you back!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful service! Perfectly made craft cocktails & fresh ingredients. Beautiful building! Parking was a breeze.

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