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Food - Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks, Metairie, LA

Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks

4.6 (1848)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 150, Metairie, LA 70005

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Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Metairie

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Desi Vega is the restaurateur of Desi Vega's Steakhouse, Mr. John's Steakhouse, and Desi Vega's Prime Burgers & Shakes. Desi grew up in the restaurant business and was groomed by Ella Brennan at Commander's Palace, Ruth Fertel of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Emeril Lagasse. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience.
Our USDA Prime steaks are carefully selected, hand-cut and aged for tenderness, then seared to perfection and served on a sizzling plate. Seafood selections include steamed crabs and lobster, Gulf fish in various preparations each day, and plenty of other seafood.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Isolani
  • Private party facilities
    Let us help you plan your next Event in one of our Private Rooms!
  • Area
    Metairie
  • Cross Street
    Lake Ave
  • Parking Details
    We offer spacious parking in our designated lot on the corner of Veterans Blvd and Lake Ave with a covered area underneath the black awning for drop off. During times of inclement weather, the Heritage Plaza Parking Garage may be used and parking tickets validated in the Restaurant. Handicap Parking is on Level 3 (Lobby level of the Restaurant).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks.

4.6

4.6
(1848)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks offers consistently "exceptional food and service" with "outstanding" steaks and a "great menu." The restaurant is praised for its attentive staff, perfect for special occasions. While some guests experienced issues, the majority highlight the "memorable" dining experience and recommend it for both locals and visitors.
1,848 Reviews
  1. Eugene

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing evening at Desi Vega Seafood and Steak with my Zulu Brothers! The ambiance, exceptional service, and delicious food made the experience even better. Great food and great brotherhood—we’ll definitely be back!
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon!

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  2. Gailynn

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Party of 7 birthday dinner, 4 out of 7 meals were not prepared properly, only two meals were sent back because it already took extremely long to receive the food. There was hair in one of the meals returned, the server was NOT worth the 20% gratuity that was automatically applied. It took 40 minutes to put an order in, things we asked for weren’t returned to the table, another hour to get the food, once the food arrived it was not cooked properly. The lack of quality in the food and service was unacceptable for an establishment as such. We will not be returning customers.

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  3. gina

    New Orleans / Louisiana16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time ever! We enjoyed our visit. The food was exceptional and service was great! It will be something that we do for years to come. Appreciate all the extras we were given. Can’t wait to see what Christmas will bring.
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon!

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  4. Chris

    St. Louis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was in NOLA for a conference and made a reservation for a business dinner based on recommendation from a local. What a great experience. The service was top notch and the food was excellent. Great menu options and a nice wine list. Would highly recommend if you visit or live in the NOLA area!
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Lance

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a table for our anniversary here as we have for the past several years. They sat us at the worst table in a high traffic area near the door and bar, wait staff was less than attentive, in fact our table changed waiters mid meal with no explanation for why and they seemed bother to even bother with us. Food took what seemed like forever and when it arrived it was not as requested and not up to expectations. Whole experience was dreadful considering it was our anniversary.
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your anniversary dinner was such a disappointing experience, especially as you've chosen to celebrate this special occasion with us for several years. The lack of attentiveness, communication, and overall quality you described is certainly not the standard we strive to provide. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and will be sharing your concerns with our management team. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the exceptional dining experience you've come to expect from us.

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  6. Anita Gold

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Desi’s is consistently enjoyable. Great drinks, food ( from appetizers to desserts). One of my favorite restaurants in Metairie.
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Vicky

    New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was good but, it was not hot when it came to the table. It came out pretty fast after ordering.
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. We always strive to provide exceptional food and service, and we appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide a better dining experience in the future!

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  8. Kenny

    Mobile1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dropped the ball on this anniversary special dinner occasion, loud atmosphere and obviously short handed, they were not able to make this dining experience a good one . Food normally great but this time not so much no sizzling steaks our sides were not hot , just warm you could tell overall that they were trying their best to catch up but staff were overwhelmed.
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry that your anniversary dinner did not meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion. While we appreciate your understanding of our team's efforts, the atmosphere, service, and food quality you described are certainly not up to the standards we strive to provide. We value your continued support and will be sharing your concerns with our team. We sincerely hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide the exceptional dining experience you've come to expect from us.

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  9. Elijah

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only annoyance with my meal was a table where the patrons chose to keep one of those personal spotlights on for taking selfies. It’s fine if you’re just taking a snapshot, but to just leave it on shining toward our table was disturbing. No fault of the restaurant, but I did wish someone said something to them
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Donald Gold

    New Orleans / Louisiana28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great. Food good. Other than the duck gumbo was too salty and my guest returned it
    Desi Vega's Seafood and SteaksResponded on 28 September 2026
    Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Desi Vega's Seafood & Steaks. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal soon!

    Is this helpful?

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Isolani
  • Private party facilities
    Let us help you plan your next Event in one of our Private Rooms!
  • Area
    Metairie
  • Cross Street
    Lake Ave
  • Parking Details
    We offer spacious parking in our designated lot on the corner of Veterans Blvd and Lake Ave with a covered area underneath the black awning for drop off. During times of inclement weather, the Heritage Plaza Parking Garage may be used and parking tickets validated in the Restaurant. Handicap Parking is on Level 3 (Lobby level of the Restaurant).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wine

FAQs

For a calm, business-friendly visit try lunch (Mon–Fri, 11:30 am–2:00 pm), which guests call a go-to for business lunches; for a livelier, date-night feel head to the bar on Friday evenings, a regular Friday tradition for many locals.

Desi Vega's follows a business‑casual guideline, aim for neat, polished attire; many guests treat it as a spot to dress up a bit for anniversaries and special occasions.

Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks offers a warm, often romantic dining room, the main room's amber chandeliers give an old‑school steakhouse warmth, with upper‑level and canal‑side rooms available for different moods.

Some dishes run generous, guests report the Louie salad comes "very big" with leftovers, and shared appetizers and birthday desserts are often described as sizable.

Desi Vega's sees its busiest moments on special nights, guests note it was especially busy on Valentine’s Day, while some visits are wonderfully quiet and intimate.

Yes, Desi Vega's welcomes private parties, and guests commonly host large group dinners and company or holiday events there.

Yes, Desi Vega's is a popular choice for date nights and anniversaries, with guests praising attentive service and complimentary celebratory desserts.

Yes, Desi Vega’s regularly hosts family dinners and birthday celebrations, with guests reporting visits that include grandchildren and family parties, so families can expect a welcoming spot for kids and celebrations.

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A photo of Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks restaurant

Desi Vega's Seafood and Steaks

4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Metairie

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 35 times today
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