Lightly seared USDA Prime Beef on a crispy Italian loaf with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and topped with aged balsamic reduction
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
$16.00
Classic cream cheese dip of baby spinach and artichoke hearts, accented with five cheeses and Herbsaint liqueur, served with corn tortilla chips
Tuna Napoleon
Yellowfin tuna tossed in poke sauce, house-made pickled cucumbers, avocado, radish sprouts, sriracha and wasabi aioli's topped with wonton crisps
$20.00
Fried Green Tomatoes
$21.00
Fried green tomatoes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and our house-made remoulade sauce
Shrimp Remoulade / Cocktail
$18.00
Louisiana jumbo shrimp on a chiffonade of lettuce topped with our house-made remoulade or cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$18.00
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 and chipotle remoulade
$21.00
Sizzling Crab Cake
$21.00
Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat with a blend of Chef's spices served on a sizzling plate
Mixed baby greens tossed in a mandarin orange fig Grey Goose vinaigrette and topped with grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, house-made pickled cucumbers, and avocado
Spinach Salad
$16.00
Fresh tender baby spinach tossed with red onion in a warm bacon vinaigrette, topped with crispy applewood smoked bacon and chopped boiled egg
Hearts of Lettuce
A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with grape tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, and crumbled blue cheese
$16.00
Caesar Salad
$17.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Romano cheese, creamy Caesar dressing, and garlic croutons
Tomato and Mozzarella
Tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella topped with pesto, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic reduction
$18.00
Boston Bibb Salad
$17.00
Boston bibb lettuce, tossed in a sherry tarragon vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese, pears, candied walnuts and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction
Yellowfin Tuna Salad
$22.00
Yellowfin tuna tossed in poke sauce on a bed of baby mixed greens tossed in a soy-lime vinaigrette with ponzu and sriracha aioli topped with wonton crisps
Usda Prime Beef
Desi Vega's Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º 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
Filet Mignon
The most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef
$54.00
New York Strip
$62.00
This USDA prime cut has a full-bodied texture that is slightly firmer than a rib eye
Cowboy Steak
$68.00
A huge bone-in version of the USDA prime cut rib eye
Petite Filet
A smaller, but equally tender filet
$44.00
Rib Eye
$54.00
An outstanding example of USDA prime at its best; well-marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
Bone-In Filet Mignon
$64.00
A larger bone-in version of the classic filet mignon; tender, delicious and full of flavor
Porterhouse for Two
$96.00
This USDA Prime cut combines the rich flavor of a strip with the tenderness of a filet
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
$19.00
USDA Prime Beef cooked to order, served on French bread and topped with a New Orleans bordelaise sauce
Desi's Prime Burger
$19.00
10oz. Prime house blend cooked to order, topped with your choice of cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich
$24.00
Jumbo lump crab cake topped with house-made remoulade sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun
Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$18.00
Marinated chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on French bread topped with a New Orleans bordelaise sauce
Mrs. Barbara's Meatball Po-Boy
$17.00
Mrs. Barbara's famous Italian meatballs, parmesan cheese on French bread
Entrees
Mixed Grill
$28.00
Marinated chicken breast, medallions of USDA Prime Beef, and sweet Italian sausage
Gulf Fish of the Day
Pan seared and served over a vegetable medley, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and a lemon butter sauce
MP
Pasta Aglio e olio
$22.00
Fresh house-made pasta with crushed red peppers, sweet Italian sausage, basil, garlic, and hot olive oil topped with Parmigiano Reggiano
Lightly seared USDA Prime Beef on a crispy Italian loaf with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and topped with aged balsamic reduction
Yellowfin tuna tossed in poke sauce, house-made pickled cucumbers, avocado, radish sprouts, sriracha and wasabi aioli's topped with wonton crisps
$20.00
Fried Green Tomatoes
$21.00
Fried green tomatoes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and our house-made remoulade sauce
Shrimp Remoulade / Cocktail
$18.00
Louisiana jumbo shrimp on a chiffonade of lettuce topped with our homemade remoulade or cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$18.00
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 and chipotle remoulade
$21.00
Sizzling Crab Cake
$21.00
Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat with a blend of Chef's spices served on a sizzling plate
Braised Pork Belly
$18.00
Seared crispy and served atop garlic mashed potatoes with a roasted shallot jus
Soups
Turtle Soup
$12.00
French Onion
$11.00
Salads
Desi Vega's House Salad
$15.00
Mixed baby greens tossed in a mandarin orange fig Grey Goose vinaigrette and topped with grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, house-made cucumbers, and avocado
Spinach Salad
$16.00
Fresh tender baby spinach tossed with red onion in a warm bacon vinaigrette, topped with crispy applewood smoked bacon and chopped boiled egg
Hearts of Lettuce
A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with grape tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, and crumbled blue cheese
$16.00
Caesar Salad
$17.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Romano cheese, creamy Caesar dressing, and garlic croutons
Tomato And Mozzarella
Tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella topped with pesto, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic reduction
$18.00
Boston Bibb Salad
$17.00
Boston bibb lettuce, tossed in a sherry tarragon vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese, pears, candied walnuts and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction
USDA Prime Beef
Desi Vega's Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º 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
Filet Mignon
The most tender cut of corn-fed Midwestern beef
$54.00
New York Strip
$62.00
This USDA prime cut has a full-bodied texture that is slightly firmer than a rib eye
Cowboy Steak
$68.00
A huge bone-in version of the USDA prime cut rib eye
Petite Filet
A smaller, but equally tender filet
$44.00
Rib Eye
$54.00
An outstanding example of USDA prime at its best; well-marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy
Bone-In Filet Mignon
$64.00
A larger bone-in version of the classic filet mignon; tender, delicious and full of flavor
Porterhouse for Two
$96.00
This USDA Prime cut combines the rich flavor of a strip with the tenderness of a filet
Steak Complements
Au Poivre Sauce
$5.00
Brandy peppercorn sauce
Bleu Cheese Crust
$5.00
Bleu cheese, roasted garlic, and a touch of bread crumbs
2018 J Vineyards Monterey, Sonoma, & Santa Barbara Counties Pinot Noir
Glass$13.00
Bottle$50.00
2018 Justin Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass$14.00
Bottle$52.00
NV Edwards Nicchia Sweet Red di Modena Lambrusco
Glass$14.00
Bottle$52.00
2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass$14.00
Bottle$52.00
2019 Capitello Barrel Select Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Glass$16.00
Bottle$60.00
2020 Daou Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass$16.00
Bottle$60.00
2017 The Paring Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Based Blend
Glass$18.00
Bottle$70.00
2019 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
Glass$20.00
Bottle$80.00
2019 The Prisoner Wine Company "The Prisoner" California Red Blend
Glass$28.00
Bottle$100.00
COCKTAIL MENU
Signature Cocktails
Fuhgeddaboutit
$13.00
Featured monthly 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
The Frenchmen
$13.00
Absolut elyx vodka, blueberry simple syrup, pama liquor, with a splash of pineapple juice
French 504
$14.00
Grey Goose L'Orange, fresh squeezed orange juice and simple syrup, strained into a champagne flute, topped with champagne
The Grand Sidecar
$14.00
Grand Marnier, Russel's 10 YR bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice
Second Line
$12.00
Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Chambord, with a splash of cranberry and pineapple juice, served straight up
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
Bruichladdich Octomore
$38.00
Bruichladdich Black Art
$64.00
Chivas Regal 12-YR
$12.00
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
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
Baker's 7-YR
$12.00
Basil Hayden's
$12.00
Basil Hayden's Dark Rye
$12.00
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
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
Woodford Double Oaked
$16.00
Woodford Reserve
$11.00
Thomas Handy Rye
$20.00
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
Remy Martin XO
$22.00
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
Classic Cocktails
Buffalo Manhatten
$14.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Angostura bitters, sweet vermouth Bada Bing cherries, served up
Blueberry Mint Julep
$13.00
Russel's 10 Year old Bourbon, Blueberry and mint mash, Blueberry simple syrup, shaken and poured over ice with a Splash of soda
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
Sazerac Rye Sazerac
$12.00
Sazerac Rye, Pechaud bitters and simple syrup served straight up in a rocks glass with an herbsaint rinse
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
Chef's Selection of Small Plates
If bringing a cake or an outside dessert, a $5 per person cake fee will be applied to the final bill. The entire party must be present before being sat.
Steak & Shrimp Oscar
$18.00
Meatballs & Garlic Bread
$9.00
Mini Muffaletta
$7.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$9.00
Desi Burger
$13.00
Steak & Garlic Aioli Fried Shrimp
$10.00
Steak Quesadilla
$10.00
Smoked Fish Dip
$9.00
Crawfish Potato
$9.00
Happy Hour Drink Specials
In the Prime Lounge from Tuesday - Friday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!