Vine Restaurant

02/16/08

good times~

by littledevil79 at Citysearch

finally a new place to enjoy steaks at in the neighborhood! no problem parking and the service was great. great food too!

02/16/08

Steaks and Lobster!

by foodblogger at Citysearch

we recently went to VINE to check out their new menu, and enjoyed one of the best steak and lobster dishes ever. home made tater tots and collard greens made the meal! Our server was very good and knew her wine. We will be back, more soon.

• Pros: a new place to have steak and lobster in Virginia Highland

08/06/07

No more hole in the wall...

by twistedfork at Citysearch

Been going to vine every week or so for almost 2 years now. Used to be I loved to go for a glass of wine but was never really keen on the atmosphere. Bit of a cave. Not much personality behind the scenes. No one at the place seemed approachable. I know some regulars liked the stuffy dark board- room decor but I think that the present state of things is much more in line with the VH area. Fresh menu. Smiling bartenders. Live jazz vocalist. Valet. The proceeds of the artwork from a local gallery even go to charity. Community focused. This is what I think a neighborhhood restaurant should have going for it. More than just a large wine list. I'm very happy with the changes.

07/13/07

Loved Wine Tasting Tuesdays

by ganative79 at Citysearch

Friends and I went for the $10 wine tasting and dinner. Note that you receive $10 off if you stick around for dinner. Order the house chips, what can be better than chips and chevre and rosemary dip? The arugula salad was substantial, the eggplant roulade is uber spicy. Will be back to try several of the pasta dishes and the pork chop. Service was a bit slow especially with there being very few who were having dinner. Our server was a bit overzealous in refilling our wine glasses, our bottle was empty before our salad plates were taken away. She was a bit pushy and kept asking if we wanted another bottle. We opted for two glasses instead. I was disappointed that only one of the tasting wines was available. Wine list is strong with plenty to choose from in all price ranges. Will be back for the bottomless glass of wine.

07/10/07

Still going strong....

by tabletopjoe at Citysearch

Upon the departure of Chef Tyler, I was a bit concerned about one of my favorite local spots taking a dive. Fortunately the food continues impress and the ambience remains both classy and relaxing. Our service at this nice little place is consistently good, and if you're a wine lover, this place is a blast. There are few places where you can flip through a wine list like this one and really experiment with a good selection. I love the lamb chops here, and the beef carpaccio is fantastic. My only recommendation is that they update their website and online menu more often. I don't like being surprised when my favorite wines are no longer in the cellar!

• Pros: great regular spot for wine lovers and foodies
• Cons: none come to mind

01/23/07

Stylish Virginia-Highland restaurant boasts elegance and a superior wine list.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
VINE has carved out a cozy little nook for itself behind the post office on North Highland. The dining room is intimate, with crisp white table linens and glossy wood floors. Wine-inspired prints by a local artist give splashes of muted color to the walls and draw attention to the extensive wine selection. A snake-like light fixture undulates across the ceiling, casting the crowd in a golden glow.

The Food
A seasonal menu with New American dishes and Mediterranean influences is paired with a complementary wine list, along with artisan cheeses and small plates. A braised beef short ribs starter is perfectly tender, its smoky flavor accented by creamy cheese grits. Likewise, a pan-seared lump crab cake gets perked up by potent wasabi aioli. An entree of caramelized scallops is nicely browned and still tender; the cashew-crusted black grouper is served with sweet corn, okra, and black-eyed peas.

04/18/06

Brunch experience

by the_dude7 at Citysearch

I recently went there for brunch with a few other people. I was surprised to see that my request for dining outside was granted as it was Easter Sunday. We experienced no delays in being seated. The patio is nothing special...you'll be viewing a parking lot. The waitress made a point of telling us that toast was not available as from what she said a previous diner went off on her about it, so we all (including the waitress)enjoyed a good laugh over that idiot. I had a salad with a crabcake...the crabcake was excellent. One time there was a delay in getting some beverages as they ran out of wine glasses but no big deal. I will definitely be making a return trip as the food was excellent and reasonably priced.

• Pros: reasonably priced, extensive wine list

03/06/06

Great Experience!

by curry123 at Citysearch

I keep reading these reviews that are negative about Vine and I have only had great experiences there. I went last spring and thought is was good, but just went this past weekend as they have a new spring menu out now. I was very pleased with the overall experience. I thought the ambience was great and the waitress that we had was very attentive and helpful, but not intrusive to our conversations. The dinner was fabulous from our salad to our desert. I highly recommend the crab cakes over sweet corn and tomatoes. Probably the best I have ever had and I love crab cakes, so I have sampled quiet a few in my life. The grouper was also great with the roasted vegetables. I went with my mom, but I will definitely go back with my boyfriend and would recommend it to any of my friends.

• Pros: great ambience, great fish entrees, great wine
• Cons: uncomfortable chairs