Desi Vega's hand-cut steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800 degrees in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper, topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate. Because, a steak like this needs nothing else!
"From the valet to the table the service was wonderful. The food was exceptional. My wife's crab cake appetizer bursted with pearly white jumbo lump and was served on a butter sizzling plate. I had the Who Dat shrimp and highly recommend. They take shrimp and stuff them with jumbo lump then wrap them with bacon and drizzle with a creole mustard and Thai sweet chili sauce. We each had a ribeye that couldn't have been cooked more perfect. I liked the simple seasoning of salt, pepper, butter. First side dish was crawfish, andouille Mac & cheese. A must have. Our second side was creamed spinach which was as good if not better than any I've had. We skipped dessert."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"There are many steakhouses in New Orleans better than this one. Food was OK, but our main server was poor. Came to our table chewing gum. Didn't know how to present and/or serve a bottle of wine. Described everything as "really awesome." Not worth the coin. Go to Besh or Dickie Brennan's."
Dined on 5/01/2013
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"I was disappointed with the food and the service. I had heard that this was the best steak house in New Orleans, and frankly it was a step above the low end chains. The steak was small and the prices high. Our server seemed to be handling half the restaurant while others were standing around. Cold coffeee at the end of the meal was the final insult."
Dined on 4/30/2013
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"Our first visit and we will be back. The steaks, crabcakes, salads, and creamed spinach were fantastic. I found this restaurant because of Open Table. When I travel to cities like LA and Phoenix, almost all restaurants are on Open Table. In New Orleans many are not. They are making a mistake. This is now my favorite Steak House in New Orleans. This now tops Mr. John's for me. Free validated parking is great. That does not happen even across the street at Herbsaint. The service was excellent. If you want a great steak in New Orleans this is the current winner."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Dinner on 4/19 was our first trip, but certainly will not be our last. Bone-in-filet? This was new to me, and was outstanding. My GF and I split the filet and the twin lobsters. Filet was perfectly cooked med-rare, lobsters were tender and a great flavor. Creamed spinach was good, but typical.
Definitely a must visit."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My favorite dish (fried green tomatoes) and the best steak in town - together at the same restaurant. Can't beat it. My wife had never been before, but she loves Mr. John's. She left Desi Vega's saying it was better than Mr. John's."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Best steak I've had in New Orleans. Service was exceptional and the food was smoking hot. I had a medium rare ribeye steak. I couldn't have asked for a better meal. For appetizers, we had lobster tacos and the fried green tomatoes with jumbo lump crab over the top. The wine was excellent. Very energetic scene. Mark Ingram came in later in the meal with his family and had a great time with the wait staff. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We are so glad we heard about Desi Vegas! It was an easy walk from the Quarter, and was very worth it. The amuse bouche was a meatball in grandma's marinara, and it almost made me cry it was so tasty. We had salads, filets, mushrooms, and onion rings, and it was all divine. Didn't get a chance to look at wine list because we brought a 97 Dominus. We enjoyed the great atmosphere created by the staff and Desi working the room."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Glad to see this place open again, always been favorite spot.. Food Excellent, Service Awesome...."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"My group were all very impressed with the quality and taste of the food and the overall experience of Desi Vega's. I will recommend it to all of my friends."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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"Absolutely a wonderful experience that will not disappoint even the hardest to please!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Not sure if I would recommend. Service was sketchy. Did not get asparagus. Sure we paid for that and Salad that was ordered but cancelled. Our waitress Seemed to be stretched thin. 2 servers; nothing Cohesive. Disappointing. :-("
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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"Having a steak restaurant back in the heart of the CBD is a great thing. Having Mr. John's be the one who opened the steak restaurant is even better. I had a salad and two apps for my lunch. It was phenomenal. The bacon wrapped crab meat stuffed shrimp in thai chili sauce was incredible."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
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"We had a very nice lunch with excellent service. Food was delicious, especially the French onion soup and the salad with shrimp. The meatball that came as a lagniappe was marvelous."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The food and service were second to none - everything was excellent!! By far the best Steakhouse we have ever had the pleasure of dining at - will return again and again."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I absolutely loved having dinner here. Ran into several old friends that I had not seen in a while (all at different tables) and the food was phenomenal - could not recommend it more and loved everything about it!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The food and service was absolutely exceptional! The steaks are to die for. There are two bars that make for a very fun and glamorous atmosphere. This will be our new favorite place to dine and/or have drinks in New Orleans. Do not miss this restaurant! Desi Vega knows how to make a great restaurant."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"What an incredible Steakhouse! Desi has hit it out the park!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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