Holy sh!t! When you see the pictures, you must believe me when I say these wings are among the best…read moreof all time. NEPA is king of the buffalo wing game, sorry Buffalo, NY. (Not sorry). This part of Pennsylvania is seriously spoiled by the amount of quality and different wings up and down the valley. Everyone has their favorite spot, and this is definitely in my top 3 now, maybe even #2. On this night (6/13/25) service was excellent partly due to not many other patrons in the bar. Great for us, and even the cook came out to talk about wings and their great sauces. I got my dozen wings mild along with sides of coyote and their famous Acme sauce. All excellent! And the wings were amazingly crispy from the first wing all the way through the 12th. Perfect amount of sauce and crispiness all at once! This bar definitely has a dive feel to it, but the staff and patrons were all very welcoming to we out of towner's. We will be back! Limited hours is my only "complaint." Highly recommend trying this place if nearby when they're open.

Absolutely hands down best wings in the area!!! No place even a close second!! If you have not…read moretired the Acne sauce or one of the hotter versions you are really missing out! I love when they post wings to go days!!

I always enjoy coming here with my bestie for their girl dinners! They have a set menu with a great…read moreprice and the food is delicious! The ambiance is great with dim but enough lighting. The waitresses and waiters are very attentive and very friendly. I have yet to have a bad experience!

Atmosphere was nice, bar drinks were good, server was nice but inattentive, food was awful, salty,…read moregreasy and overcooked. I will not be returning for anything other than cocktails. We were there with a large party for a celebration which we reserved a table for and spoke with staff prior to the event. The gratuity was included in the bill, so the server had no incentive to check on us or replenish drinks. Steaks were served without knives. No one checked on our meals. We had to ask for dishes that were never brought out. One guest never got their dessert. We had to flag the server down many times. No one took any leftover food home because it was so awful! We doubled checked our bill the next day and saw a charge for 13 espresso martinis that we didn't order. It was a large party and this went unnoticed at the time of payment. The next day we looked it over and found the $156 mistake!

A very wide variety on the menu from sandwiches to dinners. Had a wrap and it was a generous…read moreportion, with natural cut fries. Large drink menu. Pretty atmosphere with the back room ideal for special occassions.

I really wanted to like this place. We held my son and daughter-in-law's very small wedding dinner…read morehere. (About 12 of us). The food was meh at best. Under flavored, overcooked, and it took forever. Considering we had booked it a month ahead of time and it was a Wednesday (not a typical busy night) the service was sooooo slow. It gave us time to have conversations but after all the things I heard, I expected much better food.

Great bartenders and great food it has a pool table and a dart board great atmosphere good vibesread more

Great environment. I highly recommend the Drink called "Amy…read morep*$$y " phenomenal.. also seafood night A+ every tue & thu.

We're on board with, and on record as saying to all our friends that, MVD is our favorite spot. But…read moresince we like trying new places too, we had to come back for the first time in over a year. It's not just the variety of tapas options, or the incredible wine selection, or the impeccable hospitality that will keep you coming back; it's the culinary journey rarely taken where the food transports you and you just sit back speechless thinking, "that was IT, where has this been?" You'll leave completely stuffed, and they'll be drinks... lots of drinks; but the concoctions are adventurous and more than worth trying a few of, and that's before you get to the wine list. They know their stuff; they travel the world to find inspiration for their own curated menu, but bring lesser-known varietals to the forefront that really challenge your palate and leave you needing to speak directly to the associate at the wine and spirits store, in the best way possible. If you have an unoaked chardonnay available, I immediately like you! You don't have to wait long once you order for those tasty shareable plates to come firing out; they're quick, efficient but also know how to help you pace your meal. Funny thing about this meal (that we shared with another couple we go touring with) is that it turned into a Catholic-guided, Lent-abiding seafood extravaganza, which was not necessarily our goal on approach. I love when a place really surprises you with things you wouldn't typically think to pair together or even order, and they become some of your favorite things altogether. Case in point, the escargot; most escargot I've ever had was rubbery, soaked in butter and masked with garlic. None of that was going on here, and they even did the work for you with the shells. Anything fried (empanadas, yuca fries, oysters, seabass tacos) had a very even, full but thin breading. Not a trace of residual oil, nothing heavy about it and still the right temp inside to not blast the filling. I really enjoyed the oysters, and the pickled radish and shallot would be good as an accompaniment for ANYTHING. The chimichurri is spot on, and anytime it appears on the menu, which it does several times, you should get those items. The butter sauce with a camarones was drinkable, the empanadas never disappoint, and the almond tart with wine-poached pears for dessert was literal perfection. Overall, our favorite drink was the Holy Smokes and they have a team-oriented approach to presenting dishes table side. Fun and friendly, the staff is knowledgeable, patient and has great personal recommendations, all with legit culinary knowledge. Go...like, now!

¡Vamos a tapear!…read more This is my first time in Wilkes-Barre and after almost a week of eating pizza, and other assorted quick bites across the town, I was in the mood for something more. I'm from Las Vegas, and I can only eat so much pizza! MVD was recommended to me by someone who hasn't even dined here yet if that tells you how much people talk about this place. It's about 12 mins or so from where I am staying near the arena/Kings College area and is easy to access with its own parking lot. When I walked up, I was very impressed. It is so cute and welcoming! There's a bar at the front when you walk in and you're immediately greeted by smiling faces. The face that greeted me belonged to Brian. (I hope it's with an I and not a Y...sorry if not!) He immediately sat me for my solo reservation and made sure I understood the concept and menu and gave me some time to look it over. They are only open from 5-9 and I arrived at 7:15pm. Nearly everything is made fresh in house (even the ravioli are hand stuffed...wow) and Brian couldn't give the chef enough props for what she does there every day. I ordered the chicken empanada, camarones (shrimp), and mini hamburguesas as well as a caipirinha (alcoholic drink). Tapas are small plates, almost like appetizers, and although the servings are not large, the flavors are so rich it feels like they are! Everything made me do a "happy dance" and I even saved the sauce from my shrimp to dip my burger in. It didn't need it at all, but I couldn't let the sauce go! The empanada...jeez. I wish I remembered to take a photo before I dove in. And the mini burgers...Immaculate. The ambiance is so welcoming. I ended up speaking to every diner around me and even got to talk to another foodie couple who traveled there from some towns over after discovering MVD on a prior visit. They told me something I already knew as well: I'll be back to try the things I missed because YOU CANT GO WRONG! Sal, Brian, and there was a woman at the front as well were all great. And they have a promotion where you send a postcard to anyone you want after your meal. So cute!! I will def visit MVD EVERY time I come to Wilkes-Barre and support them bringing new flavors to the town. I can't rave enough!

Let me start this review by admitting that I avoided Beer Boys for my entire bar career, lasting 6…read moreyears. I must admit that I was wrong, particularly since the renovation of the bar. This is the only place in Wilkes-Barre with such a huge craft draft selection with over 30 on tap, and rotating. I was in heaven, lost in delirium. Oddly or not oddly if you know this city, Beer Boys doesn't attract the typical hipster bourgeois, often pretentious craft beer crowd. Rather, it remains mostly a locals bar with a college flair. It's filled with Coughlin graduates, King's students and North Enders. The prices are more than fair, and often criminally cheap for the quality of the beers. During the warm season, the patio is open and welcoming. Without a shadow of a doubt, the best place for craft drafts in Wilkes-Barre.

A great night out for a Sunday I had fun this day watching the peach band play didn't get the…read moreexactly on time but I got there to hear some of the music and music wasn't too bad I could say they get a b+ in my eyes not bad of a band playing at Bree boys

Just tried this spot and it's a win, especially if you've got kids. The outdoor patio is super…read morenice. Lots of space to relax and the playground kept the little ones busy the whole time, which made the experience way more enjoyable. Food was solid and the drinks, too. Ask for the house margarita. Definitely one of those places where you can actually sit and enjoy your meal while the kids burn off energy. We'll be back.

The food here is always good, but the service is almost always terrible. We've been customers for…read moreyears and it's always been the same. Hopefully one day it does get better. They definitely lose out on money from drinks bc a lot of the time we end up getting one drink each, but the server never comes back or asks if we want anything else so we just have the one with our meal and leave to go elsewhere. It also affects their tips bc the more people order the higher the tip... So... ??? Unless it's just laziness and they don't care about the $ bc they all do like to hang out talking instead of checking on tables. The other night we were told the bar closed a little after 9, but they're opened til 10 and there were still other tables there and some had just arrived. So why close it way before closing time?

Not the brightest spot in the world, but by far the coldest Budweiser draft! Very friendly service…read more Would definitely go back!

The ambiance and food are fantastic!!! I had the NY Strip and my wife had the Chicken Fantasia…read more The only downside was the staff. While very attentive they consistently put what we ordered in front of the wrong person. It was comical on the end. The price was actually reasonable and despite the few is cues I gave a 25% tip and would highly recommend this place to others.

If you're in Wilkes-Barre--whether you're a resident or just visiting--or anywhere in the…read moresurrounding areas, including Scranton, I highly recommend checking out Diamond City Vault. From start to finish, the food was outstanding. We began with the Stracciatella soup and mussels, which were both absolutely out of this world, followed by a salad that was just as impressive. For our entrées, we enjoyed the shrimp tacos, which were incredibly fresh and delicious, and the aged steak, which was cooked to perfection and truly top-notch. Even though we were completely full, we couldn't resist dessert. We shared the limoncello cake with cappuccino, and, like everything else we had, it was exceptional. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the owner couldn't have been more gracious. He's clearly passionate about making this restaurant a success, and it shows in every aspect of the dining experience. As a thoughtful surprise, our dessert and cappuccinos were complimentary. It certainly wasn't expected, but it was a very kind and professional gesture that we genuinely appreciated. If you're anywhere in the Wilkes-Barre area--or even if you're farther away--Diamond City Vault is absolutely worth the trip. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Stopped in after an event At kings college .. we loved the atmosphere and the smash burgers were…read moredelicious! Matt was a great bartender/server all around good guy, friendly and informative about the area. Not sure when, but we definitely will be back. Thanks for doing it right!

Came around 5:30 before a concert at the Kirby Center. It was a beautiful day outside and they had…read moretheir front, garage-door entry open and outside seating, however we sat at the spacious bar. Our bartender, Bree, was very attentive. We started with the tortilla chips covered in blue cheese sauce with bacon and scallions. Delicious-I've had it before elsewhere on house-made potato chips, but the seasoning on these chips was a nice addition. My husband had the Cuban sandwich on a buttered baguette, which he really enjoyed. I ordered the smashburger with extra cheese, which arrived with no cheese. Bree said she'd have the kitchen correct their mistake, and instead of just slapping on the cheese, they made me a whole new sandwich which, to my cheese-loving delight, literally came dripping with cheese! Both of our plates had a generous portion of perfectly done fries. The drinks were good pours, too, however I had missed the wall(behind our seats)that showed quite a few special martinis. I will give them a try next time as we are coming to town for another show at the Kirby next month. Kevin, who I figured to be the manager, came by to check on us, but said he was not the manager, just an employee making sure things were good. We appreciated that as nowadays once the food is served, you might not see your server again until it's time to pay. We enjoyed our meal and would definitely return.