We've been to Vine Bar before - on trivia and non-trivia nights - and have always been pleased. We…read moreparticularly enjoy the opportunity to sample interesting and unique wines and to share a variety of small bites instead of the traditional large entrees. Location is also great, decor is inviting, etc. Over the last two visits, though, we have seen a real drop in service. During our most recent we were sitting at the bar, and there were maybe 12-15 guests total in the restaurant. Even still, it was almost impossible to put in our drink order. The bartender spent most of the time at the far end of the bar chatting with the manager. Yes, it appears that's where the drink orders come in, but he wasn't monitoring the rest of the bar, and she wasn't monitoring the rest of the room. I was channeling this phrase in my head: "look up!" They are going to have to up their game to keep up with the competition on Front St. Credit where credit's due: food and wine were still great!

Amazing spot. Beautiful wine bar and great tapas 5/5. Had the garlic gambas and the oysters. Super…read morefresh, go here.

Back again after seeing The Odyssey (see it). Able to snag a reservation for a bar high top but…read morethat bar was crowded until 8 pm (no one was moving on!). All the regulars were regulating! The vibe was lively and inviting. Finally got to try the composer oyster--I enjoyed ONE and that was enough. It's rich and delicious, but one is all you need before eating regular oysters (from Duxbury). Had all my regular fav apps, but tried the haddock entree and it was amazingly complex and delicious. First time actually eating a kumquat! Sylvain was his usual charming & attentive self-which keeps me coming back!

Dropped in on a Tuesday night. No reservation. Had 45 minutes to order and eat!…read more Seated promptly in the bar area, which was busy for a Tuesday night in my mind. About 25 tables, but not tightly packed. Felt like an Italian restaurant where you might just share with the table nearest you. I could order nearly anything on the menu. Awesome and terrible with a time crunch! We started with the focaccia bread, which was delicious. We saved some and I'm eating it now. Then it was Splitsville: I mean we split a salad, bolognese and chicken parm. Garden/House Salad was described as fresh, what the kitchen could get, flavorful and colorful. It was all those things and didn't disappoint. Chicken parm was not fried. Was Bell & Evans chicken breast not beat to hell. Was plump, juicy and flavorful. Maybe the best I've ever had. Bolognese was equally good. I'm glad we split everything so we could each try a number of different options. We were out on time and never felt rushed if you can believe it. Excellent service and pacing to go with the excellent food.

Came here for dinner and had a blast. Sara was amazing as our server made our night the best ever!!!read more

Sara is an amazing person and phenomenal server. She is so attentive and makes an already…read morebeautiful experience even more beautiful. Food is always changing and always delicious. My favorite place to be.

If you are a wine drinker this is the place for you! Step into a self serve tasting room that…read moreallows you to try a variety of wines, and the best part is, you pick! The process is easy- you're given a card when you arrive that tracks which wines you pour. There is a nice selection of white and red wines from many regions. The portion size options are a sample, half a glass, or a full glass. Each display will tell you how much the portion costs, and every wine has a description. They have a simple food menu, which has never disappointed and a casual vibe. Grab a game and relax by the fireplace with your favorite wine and a yummy bite! We really love this place (so much that we came here after getting engaged!) No reservations needed, but it does get busy on weekends. Lentz_explore

Stopped in here on a whim with a friend and we both enjoyed the novelty of the self-serve aspect,…read moreand found a couple wines we really liked. While I can appreciate the choose your own adventure / tasting concept and benefits of moving at your own pace, wine tasting is something where I'd prefer to have more of a personal touch. The storytelling and personal connection was missing, and made the experience feel a bit hollow. The space was a nice open hang and there's snacks and games, and there is staff there, but the experience made me realize I prefer a guided human tour for some things, wine tasting being one of them. Prices also snuck up on us a bit, it's easy to lose count of how many you've had with the card reader. I was also a bit bummed to find that if you liked a wine you cannot purchase a bottle on site. But I'm glad I tried it and had fun.

this place rocks! i love the vibe- the beers were great, loved the food options, and thought the…read moreservice was wonderful. we tried several of the hot sauces and they were all fabulous. some were really unique flavors and could make great gifts. i know the location is difficult since it's kind of tucked away off the main road, but would love to see it stick around in hanover!

We've been here a couple times after learning about it on FB/IG. We had gone to the previous bar in…read morethe spot before this one - Burkes Ale Works. Unlike Burkes, this is not a brewery. The Fermentary carries other local breweries' beer - Widowmaker, Vitamin Sea, Stellwagen, etc. They also carry all natural wines and have some snacks to munch on (the pretzel and queso are really good!). They made some nice upgrades. It seems brighter and maybe more seating. Only "negatives" we've seen are that they are very heavy on IPAs (mostly double and triples, the couple times we've been), which isn't too bad for us, because we really only drink IPAs, but if you're looking for a lager or an ale, your options might be limited. Also, they don't have cable, so if it's a local game you're trying to catch, you'll be out of luck. Notice they've had some events held there - seems like it would be a great spot for that (nice open space with fireplace and tv). This will definitely be our go-to for a laid back afternoon/early evening, quick drink or two. Definitely check it out!

Great little spot for fresh sushi and more -- not "salty" at all!…read more I'm happy to say that Salty Days is one of the good speciality seafood places that you could count on one hand in the South Shore. The sushi rolls are hearty and could make a meal in and of itself. Fish was fresh, but I found the flavors in the rolls a bit muddled and on the sweeter side. We had honey and mango in our rolls that accounted for the sweetness, but I would have appreciated some acid or perhaps more salt (ironically) to cut it. I also sampled a poke bowl. Tuna was tasty and appreciated the texture of the crunchy bits. Service was friendly -- although they taunted us a bit as the TV on the wall had a live stream of a bar in St. John's. Want to know what that's about. Came once before early on and service and portions felt a bit off -- no longer -- they are learning and appear to be hitting their stride. On a side note, if you are like me, you're a bit confused why Greater Boston has nice seaside towns but don't lean enough into the ocean's flavor. A great omikase and sake is still not happening outside of Boston, unfortunately (if I'm wrong, tell me where).

Quality food & great ambiance. A menu with something for everyone. It was Friday night so there was…read morea bit of a wait, as expected, but well worth it. Everything looked & smelled so good, I couldn't even stop to take pictures for this review. The spicy crunchy tuna poke bowl was so big & fresh. Smash burger & fries were picture perfect. Shout out to the hot Cheeto roll, WOW. Very excited to have them open soon in Marshfield!

We started with 6 raw oysters which were a buck a shuck and you were allowed only 6 at that price…read morewhich was fine. I forgot to take a photo, my apologies. They were on the small side but very tasty. Next we shared the crispy Brussel sprouts which had been recommended to me by 3 people and they were outstanding! I opted for a single crab cake as I wasn't that hungry and it was so yummy. He had the everything bagel pan seared tuna bowl. It sat on top of amazing kind of Asian noodles of which I tasted and they too were delish. So here's the not so nice part.. the place was SO NOISY I could not really enjoy my meal. I will have to wait and try to find a quieter time to go.. that may beca while as the summer crowd is just coming into town! I would have given it 5 stars!!

Amazing atmosphere and such beach vibes! I have to give this place the shoutout they deserve. The…read moreoysters were a 10/10 of course you're limited per person because it's beach side, if you weren't they'd run out in seconds. Crab cake is soooo good I had to order another one because we loved it so much. Fish and chips are crispy and the tartar sauce is such a plus. Hot lobster roll with coleslaw had the perfect texture. If you're here on vacation this is definitely a spot to stop at even if it's for a beer or a bite to eat. You'll love it! Kim our server was amazing didn't miss a beat. Stop by if you're in the area you won't regret it!

I stopped in here for dinner a couple of weeks ago and snagged a seat at the bar. The bartender…read moregreeted me right away, asked if I had been in before and noted where the menu was on the counter for reference. I started with a house margarita while I perused the menu and filled in my taco selections on the paper order form. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly my drink was made, and after ordering my tacos, how quickly they came out as well. I love the size of Bartaco's tacos - they're more of a street taco, so you can order multiple different ones (four was plenty for dinner). The ahi tuna, chicken, pork belly, and duck were all delicious! I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

When we first went to bartaco after it opened, I would have given it 5 stars. Bartender was…read morefantastic, drinks fantastic, and pork belly tacos, as advertised were the best item on the menu. Since then we'd been a few times. Last night, 3 stars might be even too much. When we were waiting for our table at the hostess stand, we and another party saw a mouse. My husband stated he thought it ran over his foot. I asked if we should go... but as we are veterans of living in the city and mice being pretty normal, we decided to stay. Maybe we should have gone to have a better night. Service at the start was fine, but then drinks did not come until after the first round of food. In addition, as I've seen from a few reviews here, we received an additional tray of tacos that was not ours, which a runner then took away and looked to serve to the correct table. Having worked in the restaurant industry, I know you never take a plate of food from one table and move it to another. Everything came out within 7 to 10 minutes, which was great, but a few of the tacos seemed like they had been sitting and were soggy which I took to mean they were sitting prepped in the kitchen and just popped on the table. Who knows. Because then when we ordered a few more tacos, we waited about 20 minutes before starting to look around and our server not once making eye contact. 10 minutes later, my husband and daughter left to go to the bookstore while I waited for the check and as soon as they had left, the tacos came out, in a to go box. The server did not offer to do anything in regards to the long wait time, which even if I wouldn't have taken, should have been addressed. We won't be coming back for a long time... It seems they've lost their way. If you do go...the pork belly taco and the crispy oyster taco were both delicious (even if soggy).