This is rating is for this place as a lunch spot. Probably not going back. Walked in said hello,…read morewaitress (hotess? idk, first time here) walks up, then instead of greeting us, goes to the cash register to our left. Busily says "hi" and nothing else, then waves over a couple to ring up. There's no one else around. We stand in place. And wait and wait and wait. She never says anything else to us and she's three feet to our left. Because she didn't say we could seat ourselves, we waited for her to finish ringing up the couple. Once she had, she almost annoyed told us to sit wherever we wanted. So, this waitress no bueno and she does her job like she hates it. I was glad she did not wait on us. Please have a greeter, or a sign or something. Be aware this is the rural midwest (I grew up here, I get to criticize). Everyone will stare at you as you walk in and find your seat if they don't know you. It's because the duality of the midwest commands that you say hi to them, but because they don't know you from church, they will not say hello back. Just ignore them. It's the only way to get a midwesterner to stop icily staring at you: say hello to them. If they don't know you from church, they'll move on. I know most locals will love this place, but I didn't enjoy it. It was nothing special and I was hoping for a nice, fun little lunch. No fun. Just lunch, and a very so-so lunch. Cavernous space, adjacent to an even larger event space. Service was fast, perfunctory. Small kitchen, they do soups and sandwiches for lunch. Soup was good, sandwich was meh. It's all the very standard lunch fare. Not a food destination. I'll also say it's not much of a wine destination. Each of ours tasted really green to me and I don't consider myself a wine snob. I've simply drunk lots and lots of wine. They removed the only non-sweet white wine from the menu, the one I wanted to try. Lovely view of the property out back. I remember when the front house was an abandoned property many years ago. I wish them well, but it's not for me. It's more an event space

It seems that just when I'm starting to finally get caught up on reviews and pictures, Yelp senses…read morethis and adds more on to my plate. But why tell me to write about something six months ago? Okay, here goes That was our second trip to Lavender Crest and it was nicer than the first. It's just off the I-80 and they have the most beautiful facility. My limited notes are from six years ago with Melanie as an outstanding server and our last encounter with a very pleasant, Christina. The service is excellent, the food is excellent. I look forward to the wine tasting, as well. Very knowledgeable attendants and not too stingy on the pours. Yes, we tip generously and usually walk out with a case or two. So who's zoomin' who?

What's not to love when you have a local winery near your home? This small and quaint establishment…read moreis super cute and family style. They definitely tend to their customers and have an exceptional memory to the wines they serve. I did the wine tasting and the glasses are massive. For $10 you can own the glass. Like wow. Also the pricing here is phenomenal - I appreciate wineries that don't take advantage of their customers by over charging for local wine.

It's rare that I take a trip and don't go to a winery... it's my favorite adult juice. We were…read moreexploring the Davenport shopping area and decided to step in here after walking past it. The winery itself is very charming and we enjoyed our time here. A tasting is $8 that comes with a wine glass, and not just the tiny little tasting ones, but a full size glass! It has actually become one of my favorites to use at home. There are a lot of great wines to dry whether you're into dry or sweet. The bartender working during our visit was very friendly, and gave us his recommendations of places to go as first timers in the quad cities. Make sure not to miss out here! Wide River Winery is awesome.

The staff are very friendly and it's a very clean place…read more Usually, the Midwest is not known for good wines because of the type of grapes that are grown around here, but this place has found a way to create ones that are very drinkable and refreshing

We pulled up and I wanted to move in. The front entrance had beautiful, seating, and lots of fall…read moredecor. Once you walked in, they had breathtaking ceilings and beautifully decorated walls, and a great ambience. We were greeted by a very friendly Bryce, who is one of the owners. He was beyond knowledgeable about his wine selections, and was so easy to talk to. You could tell how passionate him and his family are about this Vineyard. We tried so many delicious wines and brought home a few. We will definitely be back and highly recommend visiting this winery if you live nearby or on vacation. They also host so many different events here such as yoga, weddings, showers, charcuterie, events. If we lived closer, I would be a regular!

This is a dog friendly, build your own charcuterie, winery! Life doesn't get much better than this!…read moreI highly recommend a stop here! Super cute inside as well as an outdoor patio! The staff and service is super friendly and great!

The owners were very nice and they had really good live music. No cover charge,and their wine is…read morevery good. Nice place. You can also get cheese and crackers.

It's definitely off the beaten path. But the delightful wine and the setting definitely makes it…read moreworthwhile. To start off, I opted for the the 3 tastings for $5.00 - I chose #1: Albert 703 #2: Cynthiana #3: Broken Barrel As I progressed from 1-3, the more I enjoyed the flavor (that's just me). I really enjoyed the bourbon barrel flavor and aroma - a very nice dry wine. I had a great conversation with the owner, Donna, who stated they had been in commercial operations for 10 years and having this physical site open for 8 years. She was a wealth of information and extremely nice and cool person to talk with - she knows he wines! After discovering the Broken Barrel was my favorite, I decided to purchase a bottle and enjoy the pastoral setting of the outdoor seating overlooking their lake. What a nice way to enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon! I highly recommend you check this place out!

Great wine, we like more on the dry side. We found 2 white and2 red's. We love the outdoor seating…read more So relaxing. Lots of trees to sit under to drink your wine

We stopped into this winery on a Saturday afternoon. There was one other group already there,…read moresitting at a table inside tasting wines with the owner. We were warmly greeted and the owner was friendly and very knowledgeable. He restored the winery/stagecoach stop himself (he even shared before pictures) and makes the wine himself from the old recipes from the area, and from the fruits of the area (except for the lemons, which come from Arizona). The wines were unique and very good. Prior to this, I had never had rhubarb wine or a wine made from multiflora roses. Both were heavenly, and neither of us tasted a wine there that we felt wasn't good. The building itself is very neat and has much of its original charm, including the original windows. There are a few nice outdoor seating areas and a nice garden, as well. Know before you go: This place only accepts cash or check. There is an ATM down the road in a local bar.

Michael is the best! The grounds are absolutely beautiful and well taken care of. Very peaceful…read more Plenty of wine to choose from. I love the lemon. The pottery? The pottery is stunning. Thanks for the hospitality Michael!

Service is top notch and all the wines were delicious. Happened to drop by on a day where there was…read morea fundraiser and live music, and it was amazing. The food at the winery is delicious, but that ribeye sandwich I got there is one of the best things I've eaten this entire trip. Absolute delight. If I were a local I'd basically live there.

The food was great, ambiance was fantastic and the service was amazing! Wine tasting here is a…read moremust. I happened to stop by during a Live Music Performance with a local artist, which was an unforgettable experience.

We went on a Saturday night. They closed until 10 pm which is an absolutely plus. Anna was very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. We got a case of 12 bottles for only $250. The view and story was beautiful. Definitely recommend to stop for a bottle or 12.

I absolutely love this winery! Amazing views, amazing wine, and amazing staff! I will always keep…read morecoming back here over any other winery. The live music events are always fun, and tasting wines is always free!

This place is a wonderful addition to our home town. During the summer you will find the whole…read morecommunity here listening to music and enjoying their delicious wines. Stop here if you are in the area.

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