I have been dining here for over2 yrs.. I would drive down from Jacksonville to do brunch with my girlfriends. They closed down a couple of months ago for remodeling. I returned today. Man, my lunch was soo bad today! It was like it was literally not the same place. And what is so insulting is I actually invited a new set of friends... thinking I was introducing them to my favorite spot! I was horrible. The service was slow. The server kept trying to limit what we could order. The server was sloow.. The prices increased. The even stopped brunch! I am so embarrassed that I even suggested it. And I cannot see me going back. I should have known.. normally there would be a group of regulars... they were not there! An icon that had me driving hours has now laid down.. it is OVER
I just had the best dining experience at this restaurant. Service was top notch! The hostess was lovely and our waitress was amazing! (I forgot her name) she was so attentive and sweet . The wine was delicious and our food was incredible!!! The restaurant is beautiful! Overall a wonderful dining experience! Thank you!
Worth another visit. We went here for my wife's birthday dinner. She had the fried olives appetizer, a grouper and risotto special, and the creme brule. I had the prime rib and mushroom soup, an 8oz filet, sautéed spinach, and Burgundy mushrooms. My wife enjoyed everything she had, but cautioned that the sausage stuffing in the mushrooms was spicy. I thought my soup was going to be broth, but was a (sour) cream base. While the prime rib and mushrooms in the soup were good, the cream base was not what I was hoping for (I originally was going for the French Onion soup, but was intrigued when the waiter offered). The filet was as good as Shula's nearby. The Burgundy mushrooms were smothered in Burgundy gravy (see photo after the mushrooms were eaten). Plenty of mushrooms in the dish, but way too much gravy. I thought these would simply be mushrooms sautéed with Burgundy wine. Still, they were enjoyable. The spinach was also not quite what I expected. More stems than leaves. Next time I will go with the green beans. The atmosphere was good. A bit relaxed and comfortable inside. The few tables outside were baking in the afternoon sun. The only true annoyance were a swarm of tiny flying insects. The waiter played it off well by saying it "is Florida". At least they weren't love bugs.
Absolutely loved this restaurant. From the ambiance, to the decor, the setting is very welcoming upon entering. The service was good and the cuisine was excellent. Our pallets were extremely satisfied and the experience was memorable. I highly recommend a visit if you have a chance. I look forward to returning.
The service and food was very good spinach artichoke appetizer was excellent and the pork chop dinner I had was very good would highly recommend this restaurant and are hummus appetizers are very excellent
Came here without a reservation on a Sunday night after a recommendation from a local. Food was fantastic - I had the salmon and my husband had the duck, followed by the creme brulee. Nice vibe - very easy walk from the Hampton inn. Extensive wine list.
Delicious, beautifully plated food, great wine selection and very attentive, friendly service provided by Ramon. My husband also loved his Cherry-wood Smoked Old Fashion!
Looked around at reviews and decided on dining in! Was greeted to a lukewarm reception from the hostess and some stares; perhaps I was dressed too casually?We were seated promptly and greeted with the saving grace of our visit: Mikala was a wonderful server and attended to our needs exactly as we needed them.We ordered some appetizers for the table, and our drinks paired with our entrees with a fantastic recommendation from Mikala. I was informed of the special, a salmon fillet with a sweet-chili guava glaze and basmati rice and it immediately piqued my interest. The Sauvignon Blanc "Spy Valley" paired wonderfully with the sweet and spicy salmon, and is definitely a bottle I'll be on the lookout for in the future.Now, my partner had ordered a Manhattan and discovered a short gray hair in her drink. Mikala was very understanding and prompt in resolving the issue for us; to the apparent disdain and glare from one of the bartenders. I understand liquor waste is never easy to swallow, but neither is hair.The special of the day salmon was very nice. For $28 though, I would've appreciated a side.The menu is on the pricier side for sure, but it's the little details that make the difference. The calamari fried with flour instead of just a dredge came out crispy and flaky, and the truffle fries were aromatic but not overpowering. The sweet, savory and spicy combination of the salmon and glaze, topped with tangy guacamole and fresh avocado was bliss for my taste buds. Washing it down with "Spy Valley" is definitely an experience I'd like to have again......however, I do not think my experience warrants another visit soon. I don't mind dishing out for good food and presentation. Uncomfortable stares and a glare over a cocktail definitely has me hesitating to host another dinner at The Vineyard Wine Company.
Love this place! The the atmosphere is great on our last visit we discovered the back room with the big booths, very beautiful area.The food is always well prepared and delicious...My only complaint... We go for brunch and the champagne service is sometimes very slow.This is not due to the server, it's due to the service bar.Brunch always seems to be very busy. I think it would be a good decision to add another person behind the bar that can tend to the service bar.I'm sure some people think the slow beverage service is the fault of the server, which it is not.
I had a fish wrap with a side of French onion soup. My wife had the quiche with a side salad. Both were ok but not great. The fish wrap was a little bland. The French onion soup was good but the bread used in it was the wrong flavor - the rye was way to strong. The portions were good. Lunch was about $15 pet person. The atmosphere was very nice and very well decorated.