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
$19.00
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
Soups
Turtle Soup
$9.00
French Onion
$9.00
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
$48.00
An outstanding example of USDA Prime at its best. Well marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
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
$9.50
Creamed Spinach
$8.00
Freddie Mac & Cheese
Andouille-Crawfish Mac & Cheese. A favorite dish named after former Saints player, Freddie Mc Afee
$9.50
Lyonnaise Potatoes
$8.00
Crystal Hot Sauce Onion Rings
$9.00
Potato Au Gratin
$8.00
Asparagus
$8.50
Baked Potato
$7.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$7.00
Sweet Mashed Potato Souffle
$8.50
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
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
Soups
Turtle Soup
$9.00
French Onion
$9.00
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
$48.00
An outstanding example of USDA Prime at its best. Well marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
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
Hendrick's gin, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, and a splash of pineapple juice
The Avenue Punch
$13.00
Tito's vodka, Rum Haven 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
N'awlins Mule
$11.00
Southern Comfort, ginger beer, and fresh mint
Yeah, You Right!
$11.00
Tito's vodka, fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice, topped with cranberry and orange juice, served straight up
Poydras Street Paloma
$14.00
Avion Silver Tequila, Amaro Montenegro, fresh grapefruit juice, simply syrup, shaken then served over ice
The Sicilian Lemon Drop Martini
$14.00
Featured monthly vodka, blueberry mint mix, shaken and served up
Second Line
$12.00
Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Chambord, with a splash of cranberry and pineapple juice, served straight up
The Frenchmen
$13.00
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
Breeze in the Park
$14.00
Absolut Elyx vodka, strawberry basil mix, fresh lime juice, topped with Ginger Beer served over ice in a copper mug
Black and Gold Margarita
$14.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, lemon juice, served over ice with a black sea salt rim
Fine Scotch
Auchentoshan Three Wood
$19.00
Balvenie Doublewood 12-YR
$19.00
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14-YR
$21.00
Balvenie Doublewood 17-YR
$34.00
Balvenie Portwood 21-YR
$30.00
Bowmore 15-YR
$19.00
Bruichladdich Octomore
$38.00
Bruichladdich Black Art
$64.00
Chivas Regal 12-YR
$12.00
Cutty Sark
$10.00
Dalmore Portwood
$22.00
Dalmore 12-YR
$22.00
Dalmore 15-YR
$34.00
Dewar's 12-YR
$12.00
Dewar's 15-YR
$18.00
Dewar's White Label
$10.00
Dewar's Honey
$10.00
Glenfiddich 12-YR
$12.00
Glenfiddich 14-YR
$16.00
Glenfiddich 15-YR
$21.00
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane
$19.00
Glenfiddich 21-YR
$45.00
Glenlivet 14-YR
$16.00
Glenlivet 15-YR
$18.00
Glenlivet 18-YR
$31.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label
$14.00
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
$68.00
Lagavulin 16-YR
$25.00
Laphroaig 10-YR
$13.00
Macallan 12-YR
$19.00
Proper Twelve
$10.00
Sexton
$10.00
Shackleton Blend
$10.00
Fine Bourbon
1792
$17.00
Angel's Envy
$13.00
Baker's 7-YR
$12.00
Basil Hayden's
$12.00
Basil Hayden's Dark Rye
$12.00
Blade & Bow
$13.00
Blanton's
$15.00
Buffalo Trace
$10.00
Bulleit
$10.00
Bulleit Rye
$10.00
Bulleit 10-YR
$13.00
Bulleit Barrel Strong
$13.00
Eagle Rare
$13.00
George T. Stagg
$30.00
Jim Beam
$9.00
Jim Beam Signature
$10.00
Jim Beam Single Barrel
$10.00
Knob Creek
$11.00
Maker's 46
$10.00
Maker's Mark
$12.00
Pappy Van Winkle 10-YR
$42.00
Pappy Van Winkle 12-YR
$50.00
Pappy Van Winkle 23-YR
$70.00
Russell's Reserve 10-YR
$14.00
Wild Turkey Long Branch
$12.00
Woodford Double Oaked
$16.00
Woodford Reserve
$11.00
Cordials
B&B
$11.00
Bailey's
$10.00
Campari
$10.00
Chambord
$10.00
Cointreau
$12.00
Disaronno
$10.00
Drambuie
$12.00
Fernet Branca
$10.00
Frangelico
$10.00
Grand Marnier
$12.00
Grand Marnier 100
$24.00
Grand Marnier 1880
$48.00
Tia Maria
$9.00
Herbsaint
$9.00
Jagermeister
$10.00
Kahlua
$10.00
Licor 43
$9.00
Lillet
$9.00
Limoncello
$10.00
Midori
$10.00
Nocello
$9.00
Pimm's
$9.00
Romana Sambuca
$9.00
Romana Black
$10.00
Cognacs
Courvoisier VS
$11.00
Courvoisier VSOP
$12.00
Hennessy VS
$12.00
Hennessy VSOP
$20.00
Hennessy Master Blender's
$38.00
Remy Martin VSOP
$14.00
Remy Martin XO
$42.00
Remy Martin 1738
$18.00
Louis XIII
1/2oz$75.00
1oz$150.00
2oz$300.00
Ports
Fonseca Bin No.27
$10.00
Fonseca Tawny 10-YR
$11.00
Fonseca Tawny 20-YR
$16.00
Ramos Pintos Collector Reserva
$10.00
Sandeman 10-YR
$11.00
Sandeman 20-YR
$16.00
Featured Tequila
Campeon Silver
$20.00
Clase Azul Plata
$20.00
Clase Azul Reposado
$30.00
Don Julio 1942
$45.00
Partida Anejo
$14.00
Partida Blanco
$12.00
Sauza Blackbarrel
$12.00
Tres Agaves Anejo
$12.00
1800 Silver
$10.00
1800 Coconut
$10.00
Classic Cocktails
Desi Vega's Manhatten
$14.00
Maker's 46 bourbon, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters
Sazerac Rye Sazerac
$12.00
Sazerac Rye, Pechaud bitters and simple syrup served straight up in a rocks glass with an herbsaint rinse
Desi Vega's Old Fashioned
$14.00
Orange, blueberry, strawberry, basil, simple syrup and Angostura bitters are muddled and topped with Maker's 46 bourbon
Beers
Abita Amber
$6.00
Amstel Lt
$6.00
Blue Moon
$6.00
Budlight
$4.75
Budweiser
$4.75
Coors Light
$4.75
Dixie
$5.50
Dixie LT
$5.50
Dos Equis
$5.50
Heineken
$6.00
Lagunitas IPA
$7.00
Mich Ultra
$5.50
Miller Light
$4.75
O'douls
$4.00
Stella
$6.00
Voodoo
$6.00
1st Course
Appetizers - Choose One
Who Dat Shrimp
Bacon wrapped gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat served with a sweet Thai chili sauce and chipotle remoulade
Sizzling Crab Cake
Jumbo lump Louisiana crab meat with a blend of Chef's spices and lemon butter served on a sizzling plate
Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly served over slow cooked greens, smoked bacon lardons and topped with apple butter
Lobster Gnocchi
Poached lobster with sweet pea, leek and parmesan gnocchi finished with a seafood broth
Bacon Wrapped Scallop
Bacon wrapped scallop over Louisiana Crawfish boil risotto topped with a creole Meuniere sauce
2nd Course
Soups and Salads - Choose One
Turtle Soup
Lobster Bisque
Hearts of Lettuce
A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with grape tomatoes, apple wood bacon, and crumbled blue cheese
Seared Tuna
Togarashi crusted seared yellowfin tuna, microgreen salad tossed in a cucumber, avacado soy-lime vinaigrette topped with a sesame ginger and poke sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
Jumbo lump crabmeat over baby mixed greens, hearts of palm tossed in a poppy seed vinaigrette topped with goat cheese, avacado, toasted almonds, yellow pepper and fresh strawberries
3rd Course
Entrees - Choose One All entrees served with choice of one side
Filet Mignon
The most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef
Petite Filet
A smaller, but equally tender filet
New York Strip
This USDA prime cut has a full-bodied texture that is slightly firmer than a rib eye
Rib Eye
An outstanding example of USDA prime at it's best; well marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
Twin Lobster Tails
Two 8 oz. lobster tails broiled to perfection and served on a sizzling plate
Surf and Turf
Petite Filet Mignon & 8 oz. lobster tail served on a sizzling plate
Colorado Lamb Chops
Four broiled, succulent lamb chops, served with a flaming Mojito glaze, over garlic mashed potatoes
Fish of the Day
Pan seared and topped with jumbo lump crab meat and a lemon butter sauce
Choice of Side
Choose One
Asparagus
Sauteed Mushrooms
Creamed Spinach
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Potato Au Gratin
Freddie Mac & Cheese
4th Course
Desserts - Choose One
Oreo Cheesecake
Red Velvet Brownie a la Mode
Chocolate Grand Marnier Creme Brulee
Mixed berries with a Chambord Anglaise
Desi Vega's Steaks are USDA prime beef and carefully selected, aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800 degrees in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate.
Chef's Selection of Small Plates
Steak & Shrimp Oscar
$15.00
Philly Cheesesteak Flat Bread
$11.00
Meatballs & Garlic Bread
$8.00
Buffalo Chicken & Blackened Ranch Dip
$8.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$8.00
Desi Burger & Fries
$8.00
Steak & Garlic Aioli Fried Shrimp
$8.00
Sweet Corn Arancini with a Creole Crawfish Sauce
$8.00
Steak Quesadilla
$7.00
Steak Tartare with a Truffle Egg Moose
$7.00
Crawfish Potato
$6.00
Happy Hour Drink Specials
In the Prime Lounge from Tuesday - Friday from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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!