Standard Reservation Desi Vega's Steakhouse is the only all USDA Prime steakhouse in New Orleans. Chef Muggsy Beals ensures that each steak is of the highest quality. Cuts are meticulously selected, wet-aged for tenderness, and hand-cut in-house.
Desi Vega's offers signature dishes like the Who Dat Shrimp, one of the best bites of food in all of New Orleans. Our Crystal Hot Sauce Onion Rings are a spicy twist to the classic appetizer and the Crawfish-Andouille Mac & Cheese, a creamy, flavorful side that compliments any of our main courses.
The floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lafayette Square and the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, is the setting for an unforgettable evening "On The Avenue"!
An award-winning wine list and fresh Louisiana seafood ensures there is something for everyone.
Whether you're a local or a visitor seeking an exceptional dining experience, Desi Vega's Steakhouse offers a combination of quality, flavor, and hospitality that makes it a standout choice in New Orleans.
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Friday Power Lunch on The Avenue for $52 Dine for lunch every Friday from 11:30a-2p with a special "Power Lunch" menu that includes:
Desi’s Prime Meatball Lagniappe
1st Course Choice:
French Onion Soup | Wedge Salad | Ahi Poke with Wonton Chips
2nd Course Choice:
Primetime Chicken Picatta with Paneed Chicken, lemon juice, white wine, caper berries, olive oil, fresh pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano |
The Avenue Surf & Turf with a Petite Filet Mignon, butter poached lobster, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus |
Cajun Crab and Shrimp Louis Salad with chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, hard boiled eggs, cucumber with a Cajun San Francisco Louis Dressing.
Soda, Iced Tea or Coffee included.
All three courses for $52++
Reserve your spot now!
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COOLinary Dinner on the Avenue This August, experience COOLinary for dinner at Desi Vega's Steakhouse with a three-course dinner designed for an unforgettable evening in New Orleans. From the first course to the final bite, each selection reflects the rich flavors, refined atmosphere, and unmistakable steakhouse tradition that define the Desi Vega's experience.
Dinner Menu: offered nightly in August
1st Course Choice of:
WHO DAT SHRIMP
Bacon wrapped gulf shrimp, crab meat dressing, sweet Thai chili, chipotle remoulade
or
CHARBROILED OYSTERS (AWARD WINNING)
Louisiana oysters, Kimchi blue cheese crust
or
NUESKE’S SMOKED THICK CUT BACON
Grilled applewood smoked bacon, Korean BBQ glaze
2nd Course Choice of:
TURTLE SOUP
Spinach, egg, aged sherry
or
DESI VEGA'S HOUSE SALAD
Baby mixed greens, sweet Italian vinaigrette, marinated mediterranean olives, parmigiano Reggiano, grape tomatoes, house-made croutons
3rd Course Choice of:
Surf and Turf
Filet Mignon, Maine Lobster, Asparagus
or
Fresh Catch of the Day
Vegetable medley, lemon butter sauce
or
MIXED GRILL
USDA Prime Beef medallions, marinated chicken breast, sweet Italian sausage, broiled tomato
Price is per person, plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. Menu offered nightly, August 1 - 31, 2026.
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COOLinary Lunch on the Avenue! $28 Celebrate COOLinary in New Orleans this August with a special two-course prix fixe lunch at Desi Vega's on the Avenue. Known for exceptional steaks, bold flavor, and signature hospitality, Desi Vega's invites guests to enjoy a seasonal dining offering that captures the spirit of the city and the quality of the steakhouse.
Lunch Menu:
1st Course Choice of:
Steakhouse Wedge, Grape tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon lardons, Danish blue cheese
or
French Onion Soup, Caramelized onions, crostini, provolone cheese
2nd Course Choice of :
Fresh Catch of the Day, Vegetable medley, lemon butter sauce
Or
Steak and Shrimp Oscar, Prime Beef, Gulf Shrimp, Asparagus, béarnaise
Or
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH, Marinated chicken, onion, tomato, provolone cheese, pesto, garlic aioli, ciabatta bread
Menu available at lunch, Monday through Friday, August 1-31. Price is per person, plus beverages, tax and gratuity
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Happy Hour on the Avenue at Desi Vega's Steakhouse Happy Hour on the Avenue is our "Prime Time" in The Lounge at Desi Vega's Steakhouse. Visit us for our rotating specialty cocktails and chef's featured small plates Tuesday thru Friday from 4pm-6pm! Every day also features $8 Tito's Vodka and Maker's Mark Bourbon.
With a Wine Spectator Award winning list three years in a row, our featured wine selection at $8 a glass is a wine lover's dream. Ask to speak to our Wine Director, on any given night there may be an "off the list wine" available at a special price! Our Happy Hour menu showcases steakhouse classics and items unique to us only including Desi's Prime Meatballs, Steak and Shrimp Oscar, Classic Steakhouse Sliders, Oysters and more!
Visit us for a unique experience "Only On The Avenue" at Desi Vega's Steakhouse
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