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Desi Vega's Steakhouse
628 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Cocktail Menu
Lunch
Daily Lunch Specials: Soup of the Day, Gulf Fish of the Day & Salad of the Day
Appetizers
Steak Bruschetta
$13.00
Filet mignon lightly seared, on a crispy Italian loaf with fresh tomatoes and basil, garlic, olive oil, and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction and topped with parmesan cheese
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
$14.00
Classic cream cheese dip of baby spinach and artichoke hearts, accented with five different cheeses and Herbsaint liquor served with corn tortilla chips
Blackened Tuna Napoleon
Sliced and blackened yellowfin with pickled avocado, daikon sprouts and wasabi aioli
- $16.00
Fried Green Tomatoes
$16.50
Fried green tomatoes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat with our housemade remoulade dressing
Shrimp Remoulade / Cocktail
$15.00
Louisiana jumbo shrimp on a chiffonade of lettuce topped with our homemade remoulade or cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$14.00
Marinated calamari fried to perfection, topped with our creole marinated olive salad and served with marinara sauce
Who Dat Shrimp
Bacon wrapped gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat served with a sweet Thai chili sauce
- $17.00
Sizzling Crab Cake
$16.50
Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat with a blend of Chef's spices served on a sizzling plate
Salads
Desi Vega's House Salad
$13.00
Mixed baby greens with grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, and avocado tossed in a mandarin orange fig Grey Goose vinaigrette
Spinach Salad
$13.50
Fresh tender baby spinach tossed with red onion and a warm bacon vinaigrette topped with crispy apple wood bacon and chopped boiled egg
Hearts of Lettuce
A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with grape tomatoes, apple wood bacon and crumbled blue cheese
- $14.00
Caesar Salad
$13.50
Romaine lettuce tossed with romano cheese, creamy Caesar dressing and garlic croutons. Meat: Chicken, Shrimp, Steak
Tomato and Mozzarella
Marinated tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella topped with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
- $14.00
Boston Bibb Salad
$13.00
Boston bibb lettuce, goat cheese, pears, candied walnuts in a sherry tarragon vinaigrette and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction
Yellowfin Tuna Salad
$16.00
Cajun seared, thinly sliced yellowfin tuna served on a bed of baby greens with ponzu and a Sriracha aioli
Usda Prime Beef
Desi Vega's steaks are carefully selected, hand-cut 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!
Filet Mignon
The most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef
- $48.00
Petite Filet
A smaller, but equally tender filet
- $38.00
New York Strip
$54.00
This USDA Prime cut has a full-bodied texture that is slightly firmer than a ribeye
Ribeye
An outstanding example of USDA Prime at its best. Well marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
- $48.00
Porterhouse For Two
$84.00
This USDA Prime cut combines the rich flavor of a strip with the tenderness of a filet
Cowboy Steak
$58.00
A huge bone-in version of the USDA Prime cut
Bone-In-Filet Mignon
$59.00
A larger version of the classic filet mignon, tender, delicious and full of flavor
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
$17.00
Filet mignon cooked to order served on garlic French bread and topped with a New Orleans bordelaise sauce
Desi's Prime Burger
$13.00
Prime ground beef cooked to order, topped with your choice of cheese and served with lettuce, tomato, onion served on a brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich
$16.50
Jumbo lump crab cake served with remoulade sauce and fresh greens served on a brioche bun
Marinated Grilled Chicken
$13.00
Marinated chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, and onion served on French bread
Mrs. Barbara's Meatball Po-Boy
$13.00
Mrs. Barbara's famous Italian meatballs served on garlic French bread
Entrees
Mixed Grill
$24.00
Marinated chicken breast, medallions of filet mignon and sweet Italian sausage
Gulf Fish of the Day
Pan seared gulf fish and served with a vegetable medley, topped with jumbo lump crab meat in a lemon butter sauce
Pasta Aglio e Olio
$20.00
Fresh housemade pasta with crushed red peppers, sweet Italian sausage, basil, garlic, and hot olive oil topped with parmigiano reggiano
Sides
Sauteed Mushrooms
$9.50Creamed Spinach
$8.00Freddie Mac & Cheese
Andouille-Crawfish Mac & Cheese. A favorite dish named after former Saints player, Freddie Mc Afee
- $9.50
Lyonnaise Potatoes
$8.00Crystal Hot Sauce Onion Rings
- $9.00
Potato Au Gratin
$8.00Asparagus
$8.50Baked Potato
$7.00Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$7.00Sweet Mashed Potato Souffle
$8.50Appetizers
Steak Bruschetta
$13.00
Filet mignon lightly seared, on a crispy Italian loaf with fresh tomatoes and basil, garlic, olive oil, and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction and topped with parmesan cheese
Barbecued Shrimp
Louisiana jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine, garlic, herbs and homemade Worcestershire sauce on French bread
- $16.00
Blackened Tuna Napoleon
Sliced and blackened yellowfin with pickled avocado, daikon sprouts and wasabi aioli
- $16.00
Fried Green Tomatoes
$16.50
Fried green tomatoes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat with our housemade remoulade dressing
Shrimp Remoulade / Cocktail
$15.00
Louisiana jumbo shrimp on a chiffonade of lettuce topped with our homemade remoulade or cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$14.00
Marinated calamari fried to perfection topped with our creole marinated olive salad and served with marinara sauce
Who Dat Shrimp
Bacon wrapped gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat served with a sweet Thai chili sauce
- $17.00
Sizzling Crab Cake
$16.50
Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat with a blend of Chef's spices served on a hot sizzling plate
Braised Pork Belly
$15.00
Seared crispy and served atop garlic mashed potatoes with a roasted shallot jus
Salads
Desi Vega's House Salad
$13.00
Mixed baby greens with grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, and avocado tossed in a mandarin orange fig Grey Goose vinaigrette
Spinach Salad
$13.50
Fresh tender baby spinach tossed with red onion and a warm bacon vinaigrette topped with crispy apple wood bacon and chopped boiled egg
Hearts of Lettuce
A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with grape tomatoes, apple wood bacon and crumbled blue cheese
- $14.00
Caesar Salad
$13.50
Romaine lettuce tossed with romano cheese, creamy Caesar dressing and garlic croutons
Tomato and Mozzarella
Marinated tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella topped with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
- $14.00
Boston Bibb Salad
$13.00
Boston bibb lettuce, goat cheese, pears, candied walnuts in a sherry tarragon vinaigrette and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction
USDA Prime Beef
Desi Vega's steaks are carefully selected, hand -cut 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!
Filet Mignon
The most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef
- $48.00
Petite Filet
A smaller, but equally tender filet
- $38.00
New York Strip
$54.00
This USDA Prime cut has a full-bodied texture that is slightly firmer than a ribeye
Rib Eye
An outstanding example of USDA Prime at its best. Well marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
- $48.00
Porterhouse For Two
$84.00
This USDA Prime cut combines the rich flavor of a strip with the tenderness of a filet
Cowboy Steak
$58.00
A huge bone-in version of this USDA Prime cut
Bone-In Filet Mignon
$59.00
A larger bone-in version of the classic filet mignon; tender, delicious and full of flavor
Steak Compliments
Au Poivre Sauce
$4.00
Brandy-peppercorn sauce
Bleu Cheese Crust
$4.00
Bleu cheese, roasted garlic, and a touch of bread crumbs
Oscar Topping
$18.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat and grilled asparagus tossed in béarnaise sauce
Lobster Tail
8 oz. lobster tail broiled to perfection
Entrees
Twin Lobster Tails
Two 6oz. lobster tails broiled to perfection and served on a sizzling plate
Surf and Turf
6oz. Filet Mignon & 6oz. lobster tail served on a sizzling plate
Colorado Lamb Chops
$48.00
Four broiled succulent lamb chops, served with a flaming Mojito glaze, over garlic mashed potatoes
Mixed Grill
$32.00
Marinated chicken breast, medallions of filet mignon and sweet Italian sausage
Gulf Fish of the Day
Pan seared and served with a vegetable medley and topped with jumbo lump crab meat in a lemon butter sauce
Marinated and Roasted Chicken Breast
$31.00
Double breast of chicken flavored with our housemade marinade
Sides
Sauteed Mushrooms
$9.50Creamed Spinach
$8.00Freddie Mac & Cheese
Andouille-Crawfish Mac & Cheese named for New Orleans Saints player Freddie McAfee
- $9.50
Lyonnaise Potatoes
$8.00Crystal Hot Sauce Onion Rings
- $9.00
Potato Au Gratin
$8.00Asparagus
$8.50Baked Potato
$7.00Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$7.00Sweet Mashed Potato Souffle
$8.50White Wines By The Glass
2014 Weinkeller Erbach Riesling (Rheingau, Germany)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
2015 Terra d' Oro Pinot Grigio (Santa Barbara, California)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
2015 Chateau Haut Maurin Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux, France)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
2014 Walnut City Wineworks Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
2014 Laguna Chardonnay (Russian River Sonoma, California)
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $48.00
2015 Ca'ed Balos Moscato (Italy)
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $48.00
2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay (Sonoma County, California)
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $52.00
2014 Hamacher Pinot Noir Rose (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $56.00
Champagne & Sparkling
NV Foss Marai Roos Rose (Italy)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
NV Avissi Prosecco (Italy)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
NV Perrier Jouet Grand Brut (Champagne, France)
- Glass $18.00
- Bottle $85.00
NV Roederer Estate Brut (Anderson Valley, California))
$45.00NV Veuve Clicquot Gold Label Brut
- Bottle $95.00
NV Billecart Salmon Brut Rose (Champagne, France)
- Bottle $155.00
2006 Dom Perignon (Champagne, France)
- Bottle $295.00
2007 Cristal Louis Roderer (Champagne, France)
- Bottle $345.00
Domestic Whites
2014 Michael David Winery Chardonnay (Lodi, California)
- Bottle $45.00
2014 Stag's Leap Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $50.00
2013 Merryvale Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $55.00
2014 Blindfold by Orin Swift (Napa, California)
- Bottle $60.00
2013 Chappellet Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $65.00
2013 Chateau St. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling (Columbia Valley, Washington)
- Bottle $65.00
2013 Jordan Chardonnay (Russian River, California)
- Bottle $65.00
2014 Frog's Leap Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $70.00
European and Other Wines
2013 Penamonte Verdejo (Toro, Spain)
- Bottle $40.00
2008 Negretti Dada Chardonnay (Italy)
- Bottle $45.00
2014 Bertani Velante Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Bottle $45.00
2014 Domaine Pascal Bonhomme (Burgundy, France)
- Bottle $45.00
2015 Jean Reverdy Sancerre (Loire, France)
- Bottle $60.00
2011 Domaine Bouard-Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot-Les Petits Clos (Burgundy, France)
- Bottle $129.00
Reds By The Glass
2015 Reunion Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
2015 Sea Glass Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, California)
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
2014 Joel Gott 815 Cabernet (California)
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
2014 Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot (Sonoma County, California)
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $56.00
2013 Waterbrook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington)
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $56.00
2013 Andrew Rich Prelude Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
- Glass $16.00
- Bottle $60.00
2012 The Paring Cabernet Blend by Screaming Eagle (Santa Ynez Valley, California)
- Glass $18.00
- Bottle $70.00
2015 The Prisoner (Napa Valley, California)
- Glass $20.00
- Bottle $80.00
2011 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Glass $41.00
- Bottle $205.00
2013 Caymus Special Selection (Napa Valley, California)
- Glass $51.00
- Bottle $255.00
2013 Opus One (Napa Valley, California)
- Glass $70.00
- Bottle $350.00
Pinot Noir
2015 Erath Pinot Noir (Oregon)
- Bottle $45.00
2013 Selby Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley, California)
- Bottle $60.00
2014 Gary Farrell (Russian River Valley, California
- Bottle $75.00
2014 Frank Family Vineyards Pinot Noir (Carneros, California)
- Bottle $80.00
2013 Hope & Grace Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands, California)
- Bottle $95.00
2013 Duckhorn Goldeneye Pinot Noir (Alexander Valley, California)
- Bottle $98.00
2012 De Lancelotti Pinot Noir (Oregon)
- Bottle $115.00
2012 Foxen Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills (Santa Maria, California)
- Bottle $125.00
Merlot
2013 Ramspeck Vineyards Merlot (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $50.00
2013 Duckhorn Merlot ( Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $100.00
Cabernet Sauvingon
2014 Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia)
- Bottle $45.00
2012 Gallo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $65.00
2012 Botalcura La Porfia Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley, Chile)
- Bottle $80.00
2012 Philip Cabernet Sauvignon (Tuscany, Italy)
- Bottle $85.00
2013 Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $95.00
2014 Venge Vineyards Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $100.00
2012 Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $110.00
2012 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, California)
- Bottle $115.00
2012 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, California)
- Bottle $140.00
2013 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $140.00
2014 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $155.00
2011 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $205.00
2013 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $225.00
2013 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $255.00
2012 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $355.00
2013 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville, California)
- Bottle $3,200.00
Malbec
2014 Alamos Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Bottle $50.00
2014 Sotanno Classico Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Bottle $55.00
2006 Monteviejo Malbec Blend (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Bottle $125.00
American Blends and Other Reds
2012 Rochelle Pinot Meunier (Russian River Valley, California)
- Bottle $55.00
2008 Darcie Kent Madden Ranch Petite Syrah (Carlsberg, California)
- Bottle $60.00
2012 The Paring Syrah by Screaming Eagle (Santa Ynez Valley, California)
- Bottle $65.00
2014 Saldo Zinfandel Blend Orin Swift
- Bottle $70.00
2012 The Immigrant (Central Coast, California)
- Bottle $75.00
2014 Venge Scout's Honor Zinfandel Blend (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $78.00
2015 Prisoner by Orin Swift (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $80.00
2012 Girard Artistry Cabernet Blend (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $80.00
2013 Leviathan (St. Helena, California)
- Bottle $100.00
2013 Trilogy Flora Springs Cabernet Blend (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $105.00
2013 Overture by Opus One (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $205.00
2011 El Alma de Jonata Cabernet Franc Blend (Santa Ynez Valley, California)
- Bottle $220.00
2011 Merryvale Profile (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $275.00
2013 Opus One (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $350.00
2012 Continuum (Napa Valley, California)
- Bottle $375.00
2012 Second Flight Bordeaux Blend by Screaming Eagle (Oakville, California)
- Bottle $1,400.00
European and Other Reds
2012 I 1 Locations by Orin Swift (Italy)
- Bottle $50.00
2012 F 3 Locations by Orin Swift (France)
- Bottle $50.00
2012 Las Rocas Garnacha (Calatayud, Spain)
- Bottle $55.00
2011 Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Reserva (Chianti, Italy)
$65.00
Bottle
2001 Chateau Olivier (Bordeaux, France)
- Bottle $120.00
2012 Champy Gevrey-Chambertin (Burgundy, France)
- Bottle $130.00
2005 Chateau Vignot St. Emillion Grand Cru (Cote de St. Emillion, France)
- Bottle $135.00
2012 Tommasi Amarone (Cariano, Italy)
- Bottle $155.00
COCKTAIL MENU
Signature Cocktails
Fuhgeddaboutit
$10.00
Tanqueray gin, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, and a splash of pineapple juice
The Avenue Punch
$13.00
Ketel One vodka, Malibu rum and Crème de Cassis, topped with cranberry and pineapple juice
The Saint
$11.00
Cathead Honeysuckle vodka, splash of St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, club soda, and Peychaud bitters
Muddy Mississippi
$14.00
Cathead vodka, Hoodoo Chicory liqueur, simple syrup and half & half, topped with cacoa
N'awlins Mule
$10.00
Southern Comfort, ginger beer, and fresh mint
Creole Bloody Mary
$12.00
Absolut vodka, Tony Chachere's bloody mary mix, and spicy beans, served in a Zatarain's Creole seasoning rimmed glass
Yeah, You Right!
$10.00
Skyy vodka, fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice, topped with cranberry and orange juice, served straight up
Old New Orleans Hurricane
$12.00
Old New Orleans Amber, Crystal and Cajun Spiced rum, topped with orange and pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine
Second Line
$12.00
Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Chambord, with a splash of cranberry and pineapple juice, served straight up
French 504
$14.00
Grey Goose L'Orange, fresh squeezed orange juice and simple syrup, strained into a champagne flute, topped with champagne
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Seafood
Steakhouse
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 2:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 2:00pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 2:00pm
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
Additional Information:
Happy Hour in the Lounge Tuesday-Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saints Home Season Games & Mardi Gras - check our web site or Facebook
About Us
Come see what locals are raving about! Veteran restaurateur Desi Vega turned his attention to detail and commitment to excellence into two superb New Orleans steakhouses; Mr. john's and Desi Vega's. Desi grew up in the restaurant business along side his parents and was later groomed by Ruth Fertel of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Emeril Lagasse and Ella Brennan of Commander's Palace. But it was the love of the steakhouse Ruth's Chris that prompted him to buy Mr. John's and turn it into the number one steakhouse in New Orleans. Due to the success of Mr. John's, Desi Vega's Steakhouse was opened in 2013, one mile away on St Charles Avenue. The UDSA Prime steaks are hand-cut and considered by locals as the best steaks in the city! New Orleans seafood appetizers like the Who Dat Shrimp, crabmeat stuffed and wrapped in bacon, are as popular as the sizzling steaks! There are classic sides to choose from like creamed spinach that are on the menu as well as Andouille-Crawfish Mac & Cheese. Window tables are at a premium and diners go early to reserve windows seats with a panoramic view of the St Charles Avenue Streetcar line and majestic oaks of Lafayette Square. Desi's is filled with "high powered professionals" networking at lunch and at night you'll find a trendy crowd blending with Saints players and local celebs! There is a sleek comfy lounge with a beautiful dining room for private parties and 8 flat screen TVs to watch your favorite game. The best "happy hour" in the city is in the lounge Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM featuring Grey Goose and Crown Royal Cocktails for $5. At Desi's, you'll find good old "southern hospitality". We look forward to seeing you soon!