Vines Grill & Wine Bar

07/17/08

Everything's good, few things are great. Prices higher than expected.

by DWHiggins at Citysearch

First off - prices. I don't think there were too many entrees UNDER $30. Most of what we saw & ordered were in the $35-50 range. However, the food was all solid. Steaks were well cooked and presented. Potatoes & side dishes good. The octopus appetizer was tasty. Deserts also good, but we were too full to finish. We sat in the very back where the sound of the jazz quartet was enjoyable and not overpowering. For a nice meal at a higher than expected price, this was a good choice. If steak is your thing, there are better options (hard to beat Ruth's Chris) but I doubt you'll have a bad meal here. You may not have something that makes you say "Wow, this is the best __ ever!" but that's not always possible. One last thing - read your bill. We were accidentally billed for an extra bottle of wine. Other than that, service was very good.

09/30/07

Highly Reccomended

by tanya_moise at Citysearch

Last night I went to the Vines and have to say "very impress". I have never had quite this type of dining experience in Orlando. The food was q excellent. I had the cheese platter which had a wide variety of cheese. My date mentionned there was a spicey chocolate which I thought was crazy. I was laughing all night because he was right. The chocalate featured on the cheese platter is the most amazing chocolate I have had. The seared tuna was excellent except the noodles were a little too soggy. The lamb was cooked perfectly and is reccomended for meat lovers.

Overall is you want great food and ambiance this is the place. If your looking for a quite evening this may not be the place. * Nice cigar selection :)

I will definitely go back for another meal.

• Pros: Great food & Music
• Cons: None

08/30/05

A cool place in town

by latifatoun at Citysearch

I've been going to Vines for a year now and I would'nt change it for any other place. they have great music with live band, the customer service of the staff is wonderful and mgt could'nt be better. It's a freindly atmosphere and the selection of wines could'nt be wider.

I just love it and every time I have freinds in town I take them there.

• Pros: good parking

08/08/05

Easy going sophistication

by cabernet99 at Citysearch

This is the most friendly place in town. Food is great without any pretentions (like some restaurants in the vicinity that think they serve something new). The band is awsome, people are diverse, sophisticated but not pretentious.Most importantly the staff and management know about food, wine and hospitality while being friendly and ready to accomodate you and your friends even without reservation (not recommended).

• Pros: ambiance, steaks, parking