Service at the bar was comfortable, friendly and quick. The blackened grouper was tasty but a bit…read morethin and small for the price. The smoked wings were surprisingly delicious. They were tender with a great flavor.

I would give Ava and the Blind Bear a 10 if I could. Great service. Excellent food. I travel all…read moreover the country on business and the quality / value ratio here is unbeatable. Several times here; various dishes. So far, each is a 9 or 10 / 10.

Celebrated my friend's birthday there in December 2025. Food and service were excellent. Recommend…read morethe meatballs as an appetizer.

We've been waiting 5+ years in Franklin for this creativity! ...eggs Benedict were perfect too!read more

Brunch is amazing. We go there often. Everything is…read moredelicious! I especially love the French Toast Waffles and the hash browns and the Cinnamon Buns.

I came to Salem for the first time and found this cute winery while walking the town. Inside there…read moreis a comfy seating area with couches right in front of the window to do some street watching. The inside is spacious and cute. Service is friendly and quick. Wine is ok, not great, but it paired well with the generous hummus and chips and a game of uno! There is another comfy seating area past the bar, and even further in the back is a large outdoor patio. I loved the availability of games and lounging couches.

A very hidden wine tasting room, we visited Memorial Day weekend. They had a tasting going on when…read morewe arrived but the owners were very nice and let us sit and listen in. I was thrilled they had a Vouvray, I got a glass. My friend had a glass of a Zinfandel that was very good. They don't serve food but the owners said we could door dash if we wanted. They also have a store front that we'll have to come back to check out soon!

My husband and I stopped in as we were staying in the area for the weekend and enjoyed some great…read morewines and conversation with the owners of this wine bar. Other customers were friendly and we had a wonderful evening. I will visit again the next time I'm in town. Becky S.

What a treat! We stumbled upon this place when we were on a short weekend trip, and it will now be…read morea regular place I go to when I'm in the area. For those who need a wheelchair entrance- they had one setup in the front. The portions of food are generous! The staff is super kind. And, it has a very intimate vibe to it. There were musicians playing in the entryway when we stopped in. The cheese board and wine could have filled me up by itself. But, I also ordered a flatbread. I was amazed when 2 generously sized flatbreads came out. 10/10, definitely recommend.

I came here one Thursday evening with my girlfriends. There is great ambiance and ample parking…read more They offer live music on some weekends. They have a large selection of house wines as well as other brands. The server was kind but didn't seem very knowledgeable about the wine. All the dishes are enormous and meant to be shared. We shared the goat cheese with blackberry preserves and a Genoa flatbread and even with the three of us, we had a lot to take home with us. The duo and the flatbread were both incredible. The flatbread is actually two whole flatbreads and the dip was the size of a dinner plate. They were kind to get us an extra loaf of bread to go with the dip because we ran out. Their kitchen closed at 8 even though they were open until 9. That was about annoying because we considered ordering an additional dish but worked out fine since the dishes were so large.

We were in Zelienople for a musical and stumbled upon this newly opened winery. Apparently, there…read morewas a winery here in the past, but this one just opened up. We were warmly greeted by Todd and Gina, the owners, who couldn't have been friendlier. Todd told us all about their wines, including the awards they've won, especially in California, and generously offered us the chance to try any of the wines at no cost. We started with the Gruner Veltliner, a bright, citrusy, and crisp wine. It was extremely dry compared to other Gruners we've had, which are usually more fruit-forward, but it was still quite enjoyable. Next, we tried the Riesling, which was also very good. My wife moved over to the semi-sweet side and tried the Traminette, which I eventually sampled after trying all the dry wines. We both really liked it. I then tried the Cabernet Franc, which was a medium-bodied wine with notes of raspberry, blueberry, and a light mocha oakiness--delicious! The Chambourcin was also quite good, without the typical bite or tartness. Lastly, the Flagship Red, a classic Bordeaux-style dry red, had a pleasant hint of pepper and was definitely a standout. Todd shared that they exclusively offer wines from Stony Run Vineyards in Breinigsville, PA, which has a wide selection. They're also planning to offer Old Fashioneds soon, as their winery includes a distillery, and they'll be featuring a "drink of the week" as well. What really sets this place apart, though, is Todd and Gina themselves. They're genuinely kind people who are dedicated to the community, and it was heartwarming to learn that they both served in the US Military--Todd in the Navy and Gina in the Air Force. We're already looking forward to our next visit when we're in the area again. Don't forget to thank them for their service when you stop by!

Very nice place and excellent wines. I live in Sonoma CA and I was visiting my parents (grew up in…read moreButler) and I've always had challenges finding good dry wines in the area as most of it is sweet. Took my dad and we had a nice time and bought a couple of bottles. They also have live music events

Get the Cajun pizza thank me later!! The endless choices of mixed drinks is insane! You can…read moreliterally sample them all! Pick your own even! Food apps were delightful and huge portions! Go hungry and thirsty! What an awesome place to spend your afternoon with friends! Good food and endless possibilities of drinks! Freakin awesome! Service was good and staff was polite! Every room was different, had a wine room, beer room and the bar room! Sick layout! Can't wait to go back!

We have visited Vintages Estates from Pittsburgh on multiple occasions now after hearing what a…read morecraft beer haven it is. Honestly it's been a bit of a mixed bag which makes it tricky to review. First off the setup. You enter into a wine shop. Then the next room has a little seating and a small bar. Then shelf after shelf and cooler after cooler of craft beer. You truly could get lost and spend hours exploring the selection. It can be overwhelming. They have a ton of variety and some beers that are tough to find. Prices can be a bit all over the place. My biggest complaint though is the amount of way past date beers and the heavily fruited sours stating must be refrigerated that are on the shelves. I just know now I have to double check the dates on everything and have skipped buying things for sure. The next room has the main bar with seating and a handful of high top tables. This has been where we have sat every visit. I'm not sure how service is supposed to be as it's been inconsistent. One visit we have had table service. The next we had to go up to the bar to be able to order anything. Another someone said they would be right there for our order and we were left waiting a long time. The draft list is a good size and offers a good variety. They also frequently do special events and tap takeovers bringing in beers hard to find on draft locally. Unfortunately last time we went for a tap takeover we were told those couldn't be included in the flight option. They almost push you to drink more because there is a variety to try only in small or full pours. However the small pours are so much more expensive, especially when the full pours are on happy hour. They are known for their flatbreads and have a huge variety of them available ranging from much more traditional to the more creative. They also often have specials available. There are appetizers and other food available as well but we have always stuck with flatbreads. The flatbreads are pretty good but nothing special. Overall Vintage Estates is a mixed bag. They do have something for everyone as far as beer, wine, cider and mead. They have some decent food to go along with it. They just have some things they could improve. We will still make a return visit though for some event I'm sure.

Spent Labor Day weekend at a VRBO house nearby with friends for the weekend. Decided to try the…read morewinery out. Grounds are nice and face the Lake. Picnic benches and umbrellas are there too. Umbrellas are a bit unstable. While there one almost flew in to the lake. But we are here for wine. Walk in and you can smell the food. I did not have any food so I cannot comment. Smelled good though. People seemed to enjoy. They had a special on sangria so we went with that. They said it was a pint glass. But it's not a pint. I have had a pint many times and this was just a solo cup that is less than a pint. Not the red solo but clear with lid. Sangria was ok. Fruit was a slice of orange. A bit dry for me. Not horrible but not to my liking. They have a handful of other wines. You can try and taste just ask. The issue was really the employees. I thought they were abrupt and kinda rude. I am here to spend money and it seemed like my questions annoyed them. Never been here so I wanted to know what everything was about. Maybe I went on an off day. There were quite a few people there trying to enjoy the day. Overall i might pass next time. Good view. But so-so on the experience.

The slowest service!!! Don't be in a rush for food. Other people were questioning us about the slow…read moreservice as well. Only good for drinking their mediocre wine. You must have very low expectation to enjoy this establishment.

We were here for the breakfast/brunch. Lovely atmosphere & the band was awesome. Food was good but…read morewould have liked more variety. Wine was delicious. Will be back!!

As anyone who has read my reviews knows, I don't give 5 stars without extreme reason. Here I wish I…read morecould give 4.75. Damn near 5 star. Went for Sunday Brunch. Food was absolutely first rate. Staff is friendly and helpful but this is a true winery setup. Not self serve but no table service. I would say as a whole, this place deserves much more credit than it receives. Get away from the world and treat yourself to a quiet getaway.