Great spot! Perfect outdoor seating quick and delicious. Get the chile verde. Amazing small spot.

I just read a Yelp review on this place wherein the author argued with the staff about whether the pizza had fresh mozzarella. I finally had the chance to eat here, and if I could sum it up in one sentence, it would be as follows: "There is no way in hell that was fresh mozzarella." That's really all there is to it. Honestly, I had high expectations going into this place. I'm a sucker for old buildings that are converted into restaurants. I also like restaurants that are not part of the Sam Fox Galactic Empire. This should have been a slam dunk. The flatbread crust (how hip of them to call it a flatbread instead of pizza!) has all the depth and texture of a piece of stale pita bread. The sauce was bland. We have already discussed the cheese. This is basically the Peter Piper Pizza of "artisan" pizza. The oven had a door on it. A door! One cannot cook a pizza in a properly heated oven if it has a door on it. I'm pretty sure they got their recipes and cooking techniques from an internet forum for Caucasian stay-at-home moms in Middle America. Besides the mediocrity of the pizza (excuse me, "flatbread"), the other problem I had with this place is that it took about ten minutes before the server/bartender asked me if perhaps I would like some food, or something. Maybe it's the norm for people to come here and not eat. In retrospect, maybe they're onto something. But hey, it's a cool space! I'll bet Sam Fox is pissed they stole his concept ("mediocre {TYPE OF CUISINE} in a hip space"). read more

Tried to go but place was closed and people were inside! Not sure if it was a problem with yelp or the restaurant. Yelp said they were open but the door was locked! read more

First off, this is a fantastic space. An old 1940's home that has been repurposed into a fun, eclectic neighborhood haunt. The old Vaughn residence actually contains two restaurant spaces. The south section is an indoor seating area & coffee spot for Rollover Doughnuts (the doughnut kiosk itself is right next door), while the north section of the building is devoted to Oven & Vine. I'd been here before for Rollover, but not Oven & Vine. Remember the old Portland's restaurant on Central & Portland? Well, after that operation shut down the owners moved into this space instead. Admittedly part of my delay in coming here was specifically because I wasn't a huge fan of Portland's. The restaurant location was awesome, but the food was overpriced for what it was and the decor just didn't mesh well with the neighborhood (in my opinion). In Oven & Vine, the old Portland's owners now have not only a more intimate space, but one that allows them to be more creative too. I decided to give it a try during Happy Hour on a Tuesday. When I walked in the main entrance (northwest corner of the building by the way), I was immediately greeted warmly by the bartender up front. On your left is the bar with the beer and wine selection as well as a chalkboard listing the wine of the day. On your right is the sitdown area which is evenly split between high top tables and sit down tables, separated by an open wall with more high top seating in the middle. The windows on the east side of the building can be opened up to the outside with additional bar seating and a very pleasant looking pocket park with adirondack chairs and even a game of corn hole. Today it was 110 outside so the windows thankfully were shut. You seat yourself where ever here as there's no host or hostess. I grabbed a spot at the bar this go around (which offers a great view of the open kitchen). For happy hour its $2 off wine glasses, $1 off draft beers, and $1 off apps. I started off with a glass of their Force of Nature Red Syrah Blend. I'm a Syrah fan so this suited me quite nicely. The Au Gratin Potato appetizer seemed to be a popular pick among some of the Yelpers so I went with that as my appetizer. The presentation resembled that of a pastry and was delicious from the first bite. They blend of bunch of different cheeses into this rendition and the potatoes were super creamy but firm. Thumbs up for this starter. Their main dishes primarily consist of flatbreads so I decided to go with the Prosciutto Pesto. Liberal amount of pesto sauce covered with mozzarella and pieces of prosciutto. Another tasty creation and I loved the pesto, but have to admit I would've liked a little more prosciutto. There was enough to let you know it was there, but just barely. For dessert, I went with their housemade chocolate torte. It was certainly rich and dense as their menu advertised, though perhaps a tad dry. I've had excellent chocolate tortes elsewhere and while this one certainly had chocolate flavor in abundance, it wasn't as creamy on the inside as I've had elsewhere. Still, a pretty enjoyable dish. Total cost for the wine, the food, tax, and tip came to about $40. Pricey? Perhaps a dollar here or there. Though I know Oven & Vine locally sources most of their ingredients so I know there's a premium for that. On the whole, I was pretty impressed. The owners of Portland's have improved a bit on their food menu and have chosen a much better space from which to showcase it. During the non-summer months I would absolutely come here for some drinks and some corn hole on the lawn. Most of what Oven & Vine brings to the table isn't necessarily new or something you wouldn't find elsewhere, but they deliver it in a casual, welcoming environment that I feel almost anyone would enjoy. Historical preservation with a personality. Who knew? read more

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Too bad the first impression of this place is the short haired platinum blonde lady. I think her name is Claire. She was very rude. We walked in and requested a table for our group. It was a Saturday night; they don't take reservation, so it was very busy. We agreed to put our name down and wait for 1 hour. We found a couple of counter stools available, however, Claire in a rude tone, told us that we couldn't sit there because it's for dine in. She then told us we needed to move and wait against the wall on the sidewalk or pointed to an area by the tree. It was because of this rude tone that we walked out and went to another restaurant nearby. No one from our group is ever going back to this place!! Very disappointing. P.S. Reading the Yelp comments here, it looks like Claire was also rude to other Yelpers. read more

This place is fantastic!! It's a hidden gem in downtown Phoenix, and I'll definitely be back again and again after my experience this evening. Unreservedly, I give Oven and Vine five stars!! The previous owners of Portland's started this place, so I had high expectations before eating here. Both owners were working at the restaurant when I went. Luckily, their attention to quality and investment in the restaurant shows in both the menu and their staff. We had the braised beef and the Italian flatbread, and we then finished the meal off with some imported tiramisu. The beef was marinated in a light tomato stew for several hours and was incredibly tender. Fingerling potatoes accompanied the beef and were expertly roasted. The bread (including the flatbread) was fresh and delicious; it is homemade and, as a plus, completely vegan. In fact, everything tasted like it had been made that day. The tiramisu, although imported from Italy, was carefully selected by the restaurant and the best I had ever had. Important to note: the tiramisu was HUGE- definitely a shareable dessert if you have more than one person! Of exceptional note was the service. Finding great customer service is important to me, and unfortunately, it seems hard to come by these days. Not at Oven and Vine. Our waiter, Ronnie, made us feel like we were longtime friends of the restaurant. In choosing a bottle of wine, he brought us out some generous tastings to help us in making a decision. It was clear that he took great pride in the restaurant. The Pinot noir (Sharecropper's) we settled on was great! All in all, Ronnie's enthusiasm was infectious and made the experience that much better. :) On a final note, the building is architecturally cool and close to rollover donuts, which is also an awesome place. Oven and Vine was working on developing the outside area, and I look forward to seeing how that turns out. There are some games and places to sit and enjoy wine. I will definitely be back again and cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

I've been here a number of times now, and have yet to be disappointed. Since it is only a 2 minute walk from my house, it has become my new default restaurant when I don't feel like cooking. There is enough on the menu to satisfy almost any taste: apps, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, warm plates.... They have a great wine and beer menu, and everything I've had comes out at the right temperature, the right amount of head, in the proper glass. read more

Food is delicious, beverage selection is great! Have been here for lunch and it never disappoints

Really enjoyed this place. Great outside area - keep in kind it was March when I came here for the first time. Had the braised beef and a BUNCH of wine - thank you Uber! I sat at the bar and Austin was the bartender- great service. Come here and enjoy. read more

Just OK. The menu is small but sufficient. Burrata is a really nice appetizer and great for a warm summer night (or warm fall/winter/spring night since we're in Phoenix). Green chili chicken was a little disappointing - sauce was very simple and the chicken was moist, though a bit bland. Baked rigatoni was good but unremarkable. I'd like to try the flatbreads. There's a nice big outdoor space though seating can be limited/awkward. It's good for bringing your dog. There's plenty of comfortable seating inside, too. read more

It started with two...then a third joined in...by the end of the night there were five of us sitting around a table that was fitting for maybe three people. We sat outside from dusk to the darkness of night laughing and carrying on as if we were in our own backyard. It was a Monday night so happy hour was light. The waitstaff did not seem to mind how we went on and on eating up our Prosciutto Rustico, Manchego and Burrata Mozzarella platter with fresh baked bread. And the beer went well with everything. There wasn't a bad choice on the list. But oh what a night to live again because for just a minute life was as simple and delicious as the food that was sitting on our plate. read more

Oven + Vine - Manchego plate. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is delicious loved the service and great atmosphere. I love how they support the locals in the area read more

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Cozy atmosphere, good service and reasonable prices...what's not to like? We enjoyed the baked rigatoni with amazing bread and the green chili chicken with au gratin potatoes...yummy! This will definitely be a go to, neighborhood place on a cool day to enjoy some comfort food. I am excited to see the further changes they are going to make to the place. This is a definite must visit in Central Phoenix! read more

My colleagues and I descended en masse on the restaurant after a long day at a conference on Saturday. Overall, the service was pleasant and the food was yummy! It took a long time for the wait staff to get our drink orders, and then an even longer time to get our food orders, but once we settled in they took good care of us. I can't really blame them too much for the delay as there were 20 of us, and since they don't take reservations and we arrived in the middle of a bustling happy hour, it took us awhile to find enough seating spread across multiple tables. Still, it would've been nice if they'd taken our drink orders right away so that we could have something to nurse while we waited for our food. In any case, our server was very attentive, friendly, and couldn't have been more helpful. We ordered a wide selection of appetizers and entrees, although quite a few of us stuck to salads since we had had plenty to eat at the conference. I had the charcuterie, opting for the Manchego, Fontina and the Prosciutto Rustico, which also came with a small bowl of smoked almonds. It was a lovely, delicate dish, perfectly proportioned for those seeking a light but filling meal. My colleague who ordered the Ashland Salad raved about it as well. We finished up by splitting Claire's Chocolate Torte, a luscious dessert fit for two hungry diners or even 3-4 light eaters. Not too sweet, not too rich, so a fitting end to a delicious meal. read more

I live nearby and this place is a true blessing to the neighborhood. Delicious food. A casual but festive environment. The perfect location for a very tasty meal. The wine list is great and so are the extensive beers on tap. Really lucky to see this restaurant open. The food is delicious. You'll have a great experience. read more

Food is excellent! Green Chili pork was nicely spiced. AuGratin potatoes to die for. Mediterranean salad crisp and fresh. Tiramisu so decadent. GreAt craft beer selection. read more

First time visiting this place after hearing about it for months. For ambiance, I would give this 5 stars. It's small, intimate and has a downtown charm to it. I would add that it's self-seating and we arrived at 7pm on a Friday night. We got a table right away but it was at the bar where my wife and I were outside and our 2 friends were across from us but inside. Still kinda fun! The food was perfect. We built a meat and cheese board and they have great options, very comparable to Postino, if not better. We also ordered the Italian combo flatbread which was perfect. Their wine list is better than Postino and I had the Malbec. For dessert, my wife had the gelato with dulce flavoring and it was divine. I ordered the tiramisu. They only had one slice left (this was around 8:30pm on a Friday night so slightly disappointing). I share that because my friend's husband wanted one too. We ended up sharing it and our server added a candle after we all joked about the two of us sharing an intimate slice of tiramisu. This will be a regular spot for ushering forward. It is better than Postino (with way better parking too) but not as close to us. But very worth the drive. We didn't even play corn hole but it was readily available! read more

This family-owned business has gone through a metamorphosis and the result is impressive. The food was delicious and paired well with the large selection of wine from different regions. I tried the Burrata with fresh bread for the first time and I can't even explain how delicious it was. I kept thinking about it after. We also had a pesto and prosciutto flatbread that was amazing. Every dish is baked in the huge brick oven you see in the kitchen. Simple but ingenious. I definitely recommend that you stop in if you're in the phoenix area. Michelle and Dylan are genuine restaurateurs with a true passion in combining excellent cuisine and making you feel as if you're in company of long-time friends. read more

Oven + Vine - Review in the Phoenix Magazine for top restaurants. - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I like this place for its' location and ambiance. The staff has always been very friendly and knowledgeable and the food has always been above average. Just about my only complaint is their "seat yourself" policy, which can create a bad experience if you are with a large party or if the place is crowded. Overall I would recommend this place, nice beer selection and solid food with great atmosphere. read more

My husband and I decided to try something new last Friday and headed here. Initial impression- super cute! Nice grassy area out front with bags and giant jenga. It was raining the night we went, but in the future, the outside area would be a great place to enjoy some drinks and games. When we walked in, a waitress let us know it was open seating. I'm not too big on the community table concept, and the only space left was at the community table in the middle, but it ended up being okay. Our waiter was pretty quick with taking our orders and bringing our drinks. I ordered the green chili with an gratin potatoes and my husband got a flatbread. Unfortunately, it was downhill from there. My meal came out 45 minutes later, and my husband's came out almost one hour later. During the wait, the waiter stopped by once or twice to see if we needed refills but made no comment about the delay. When he brought my food out, he told my husband there was several flatbreads in the oven and his would be right out. Then about 5 minutes later, another waiter came by with a comped order of bread and olive oil. It was a nice thought but too little too late. How about brining me something to munch on while I'm waiting, not after I get my food? Also, the bread wasn't that great. I'm glad we didn't pay $3 for that. When my husband's food finally came out, we got a half hearted apology. Food wise, I liked my green chili but thought the potatoes were bland. My husband like his flatbread, but I thought it was too soggy. With our meals, one beer, one glass of wine, the night ended up being over $50. Considering the service we received, I feel that's quite a bit of money. I can deal with delays, but I expect the waiter to a) acknowledge it while I'm waiting and b) make an honest apology or offer some kind of discount. I'm hesitant to go back any time soon but I might give it another shot in the future. And on a random note, what's with the bathrooms? You know how you go to a cheesy steak house and instead of just saying "women" and "men" on the door it says something stupid like "cowgirls" and "cowboys"? Here, they went with a Flintstone theme and the bathrooms are marked "Pebbles" and "BamBam". How that ties into the restaurant at all, I have no idea. read more

I came here last week with several ladies from the office. We enjoyed the food, but the lunch portions for the pasta are small and no bread came with it, so those that ordered the pasta were not terribly happy. The bread is extra and you must order it as an appetizer. Only the sandwiches come with a salad or chips. Having said that, the Baconatarian sandwich was delicious. The bread is baked in house (though a tad more salt in the dough would be nice, it was bland), and they use if for the sandwiches and flatbreads. Everyone liked what they got, but again the portion sizes are a bit small. read more

This has to be one of my new favorite places! With outdoor seating it makes for a great hangout after work. I plan to be a regular! The flatbreads are great and the wind and beers on tap are delightful. I highly recommend! read more

Oven + Vine - A great selection of beers on tap, delicious menu and a variety of wines - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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First time at this place and fell in love!! Can not wait until it is nice out again to enjoy the patio. Food was good beer selection not to bad. Service was really good they were very friendly and willing to give suggestions. read more

Oven + Vine - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very cozy, intimate spot in Midtown. Great spot for a date night, really nice ambiance, and good music! My husband and I shared a charcuterie board and wine, they had great options for both! Prompt and friendly service, we'll definitely be back again! read more

Loved, loved, loved this place. When we sat down and looked at the menu and the nice micro beer and wine list and thought man if this place had cocktails it would be perfect. Guess what, they have a secret assortment of liquor and a great kick ass Manhattan that is the trifecta of large, strong, and tasty. Ok because I am also about the food, the food was amazing. We started with the Charcuterie plate of 2 cheeses and 2 meats (I would have liked some more interesting cheeses and would love to see some more creativity with a chutney) the Caprese Salad, and the Fingerling Potatoes. All three were nicely sized for sharing and nicely priced. We moved on to try three of the salads. The Italian was a nice assortment of meats and greens with Parmesan. The roasted veggie salad had beets, onions, green beans, summer squash with greens. The Ashland was baby spinach with bacon onions and Parmesan. The dressing choices were a nice Parmesan peppercorn and a weirdly gloppy fat free Italian (just about the only miss tonight). For our next round we tried the tasty Sausage and Mushroom and the more interesting and even more tasty pesto prosciutto flatbreads. Both were crisp and chewy and perfect. I had the Green Chili Pork. This little casserole of tasty was had pork chunks and onions in a nicely balanced green chili sauce with just a bit of heat (I would add jalapeños next time). Next to this I had the AuGratin Potatoes. Shaped like a load of corn bread, these were some of the best AuGratins I have ever had. We split the bittersweet chocolate cake with vanilla gelato and raspberry sauce. Nice balance but a slight miss with too cold gelato but still very good. Great service with good recommendations, wine and beer and the $140 bill seemed like a steal. We will be back for sure. read more

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Such a cute place that is so well hidden! I went for happy hour with some friends and enjoyed a nice glass of red wine. I ordered the roasted veggies, which were a bit bland. I should have ordered the flatbread, which is what others around us were ordering and it smelled and looked amazing. I will definitely return and try the flatbread! They have corn hole & giant jenga in the outdoor patio. Seating is first come first serve, but we were able to find seating for our small group. Wouldn't recommend it if you have a larger party, since it is a smaller restaurant with tables for 2 or 4. Excellent service & very speedy! read more

I wanted to try a new place downtown Phoenix and read some reviews and heard nothing but great things. I went on a cloudy night and probably about an hour before they closed. Not knowing what to expect I was asked if I wanted to sit outside or inside. I chose for outside since it was nice and cloudy outside. They had lights strung above the patio tied between the trees and lawn Wooden chairs. I order a darker beer and thought it was great but the waiter said he had a better beer if I loved the one I was drinking and brought me a free sample of another. I had a great time and loved the open seating outside read more

Oven + Vine - Beautiful night - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love this place! Well... it's within a 2 minute walk from my house, but it's genuinely great food and a fun atmosphere. It's a cool, local restaurant with good food that you can see the staff preparing. They have a good beer/wine selection, but their food is outstanding. Their pork and short-ribs are awesome. The flat bread pizzas are good - especially the pesto one. Great local find! read more

Wonderful spot nestled between Central Ave and the hood! Outdoor space is great. Wine and Craft beer selection worth it. Food is amazing. Au gratin everything! Flatbreads and pasta, too. Even with local Shreiner's sausage. read more

Trendy. Fun. Delicious. Its the kind of place where you get full off of an appetizer but you don't want to stop eating the food-it is that good! Definetley reccommend the Charcuterie (meat and cheese board). The pear cider is sweet and delicate. The ancho chile braised beef is heavenly tender and the flourless chocolate torte is smooth and rich. Overall an amazing experience and atmosphere, the place itself is charming, the staff is friendly and honest (Thank you Ronnie), and the food is 5 star at an unusually reasonable price. These people created an environment that compliments the full package of fine dining. Well done! read more

Oven + Vine - Flourless Chocolate Torte (its a secret recipe!) - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is wonderful! The restaurant itself is decorated nicely, spacious and has a great outdoor seating area. They have an excellent wine selection, I couldn't recommend the rosé more! The food is super flavorful and came out relatively quickly! The staff is also very friendly. Will definitely return! read more

I rate this a 4.5 for food and 5 stars for service. We had the pork and green Chile bowl and the roasted vegetable salad with chicken. Unfortunately due to a slip up with one of our dishes our server Aaron went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our experience. This small restaurant is amazing all around and I will be returning. read more

The food is phenomenal. The location is convenient when doing something downtown. Parking was easy. The service was good, but not great. I had to grab my own silverware. But, the wine list is excellent and well-paired with the tasty menu. Definitely a must for wine lovers in the Phoenix metro area. read more

Loved this place. It's got a quaint, cozy environment; very neighborhoody. The patio and bar area are a great place to grab a drink while you wait for a table, though you may just end up dining there as others were. And the food was excellent, and very reasonably priced. We started with the charcuterie and opted for manchego and burrata mozzarella cheese, complemented with prosciutto and spicy sopressata. It came with almonds and bread drizzled with olive oil. It was all delicious, though the burrata with balsamic won it for me. Afterwards we shared the Earl flatbread and quenched it's spiciness with some yummy cava and an IPA. I'd definitely like to take another (a few more?) trips to Oven + Vine. Maybe next time I'll get their early enough to indulge in their happy hour. P.S. The place does fill up fast, so don't be surprised if there is a 30+ minute wait. We were quoted about 45 minutes, but because some parties ended up eating at the bar, we were actually seated in less than 10 minutes. read more

Went here for wine, didn't order any food but I loved the place. My friends did order the vegetables and potatoes as appetizers which they said were ok. They have outdoor/indoor seating and the service was good. I'm excited to go back and try the food! read more

Oven + Vine - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a great time! Had the cheese plate, seasonal veggies, and fingerling potatoes. Great spot if you want to nosh on a few bites. I liked the huge yard in the front with fun games for kids to play. Our server Nicolas was attentive and helpful. I will definitely go back. Need to try the flat bread pizzas! read more

I wanted to have my birthday here yesterday because I heard many good things. I was bringing in nine girls so I decided I would try to call and make a reservation. It was very last minute so I was not expecting anything. The guy on the phone told me they do not take reservations and suggested that we come in and wait for a table. I showed up at 6:30pm and told the worker at the door that we would have a larger party. He remembered me from the phone, and had a table ready for us immediately, with no wait. He ended up being our server. I believe his name is Austin. He was a really good server to us, very involved with our table. He made sure we were taken care of, had our food, had our drinks, and even brought me dessert for my birthday. It was an overall great experience and I had a great birthday dinner. read more

A nice, quaint restaurant. We stopped by for lunch. They have your standard, what I would call "trendy" American food. This consists of sandwiches, flatbread, salads, and a smattering of hot entrees. The sandwiches are good with fresh ingredients. We also had the green chili pork. We were surprised to see that this was more of a stew rather than a dry dish. It was pretty good, though a tinge of sweet flavor slightly detracted from what I consider to be a savory dish. The cheese/meat plates are a tasty treat. The seating area is small. Wasn't too crowded during our lunch hour, though I can imagine it might be full for dinner. The small size also makes the ambience loud if other tables are having heated conversations. Might not be good for an early date place. Price is on the higher end, though the downtown location sometimes makes this inevitable. read more

Fantastic!!! Food and service were amazing. This is a really cool, quant restaurant that delivers. We had the mushroom appetizer and the pesto mozzarella flat bread and braised beef for dinner. We will come back for sure read more

Such a fun place! We had great service and the kids loved the lawn games. Pasta was not great but everything else was top notch. read more

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