Went back to The Vig today, as it was probably the one restaurant I looked forward to getting back to the most since quarantine, and super disappointed to see they changed their menu. The original menu was so good, and the food quality was night and day different. My go to was always the chicken sandwich with grilled chicken, and tried the new version today and was not impressed. The price points were also increased as well further than what it should be in my opinion. Not a good combination when the food quality goes down, but the price goes up. I never understand why successful restaurants feel the need to completely change a menu, that was working so well before. Here is to hoping the original quality and menu is brought back, otherwise the original will be missed. read more

Headed to a concert at Celebrity Theater , did a Yelp search for nearby GOOD restaurants and was not disappointed. This place is darling! Sat outside and had yummy cocktails with some of the biggest sandwiches ever! Loved the sweet potato fries and the Boo was ecstatic over his onion rings. Soooooo nice. Great service. read more

This was a big disappointment. We went for brunch based on the good reviews. Food was horrible, everything tasted like it came out of the can. No one liked their food. Easiest meal to make, but one of the worst breakfast places ever!!! read more

Weird parking setup. Almost always a wait. Inadequate bathrooms. Noisy. Not usually items that show up in a 5/5 review from me. But for some reason I just love The Vig (this one, in particular) and put up with it. Happily! Their food and drink menu fits everyone's needs. You want a cheap beer and nachos/burger? Done for only $13. You want some nice wine & tasty/unique salad? Not a problem. Loads of wines for under $10/glass (half price bottles all day every Sun) paired with the Prickly Pear Shrimp Salad total for $20. Who's complaining? Or go rogue with entrees like Carne Asada on Potato Pancake or Pad Thai. I've gone to The Vig with the pickiest and the fanciest eaters. All left happy. I just don't think there are too many places I can say the same about. Birthdays, Engagement, No-good-reason.... All shared with The Vig. It's truly a top 5 go-to spot for me. Quirks and all. I honestly just love it. read more

Great food, great specials, and even better ambiance. Only thing holding this place back as my favorite "go to place" for drinks and meal is the service. Meal: I had a Monte Cristo for brunch the last time I was there. I also had the cheesy tater-tots. Taste: My sandwich and the sides were awesome. It wasn't fussy, simple, fun, and done extremely well. I felt like the food was extremely fresh and "thoughtful," in that the meal options for the time of day were perfect and had their own, unique twists without jumping the shark. 9 out of 10. Value: At first, I was taken back on what I thought were small portions but I came hungry and left full. I think I was doing more thinking with my stomach than with my brain when I first got my meal. The proportions are more than fair and reasonable but it won't blow you out of the water. 4 out of 5. Service/Cleanliness: I hate to say it, but they hostesses and waitresses seem like a bunch of airheads. Very nice and sweet people but they come off as clueless at times and lack the professional polish that would be consistent and expectedt with experienced and professional restaurant employees. You have to sometimes "help connect the dots for them" and they were too often having to "ask the chef" what is included in the food. In all, the staff appears not to be attentive and not knowledgeable about the menu. Again, very nice and sweet people but service has some opportunities to grow. Parking is a major issue and can be difficult. 6 out of 10. Atmosphere: The Vig has the best outdoor scene by far. Inside of The Vig is great but the patio is even better. They also have a neighborhood cat name Meow-Meow that comes around and she is a supper sweet kitty. Wish I could give more than 5 points . . . OH WAIT! This is my fucking review and I will give them two bonus points for the excellent ambiance! 7 out of 5. (The Vig is the first review I have ever given that received bonus points. Probably the biggest honor they have ever received! No? Ok, you are probably right, it is not much of any honor, but still, it is exciting to me!) Overall: The fiance and I are having our rehearsal dinner here because we like it so much. It is a great way to show the fun and trendy side of Phoenix to our mid-western guests. 26 out of 30 points, 4 out of 5 stars. read more

Lovely patio, decent wine list, good beers. Problem? It's WAY, WAY, WAYYYY too LOUD INSIDE. HUNH? WHAT DID YOU SAY? KETCHUP? NO THANKS!!!! OH, WHAT? HUNH? The Vig patio is the perfect spot for Spring and Fall. Hang out on the patio, chat, drink, enjoy. Plug your ears upon entering and leaving so as to preserve your hearing. Oh, and make sure you have $3 and a tip for the valet---it's not really optional. read more

The Vig is a happening place it seems... The outdoor back patio ROCKS, I mean it almost makes me regret quitting smoking because that place is a dream for a smoker lol... Good drinks... Here's how I know this, I order a Greyhound (best drink ever imo) and the dude busts out freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, that makes such a difference, and it did not go unnoticed... What I think, is that the Vig owners need to open up a new North Scottsdale location, bet you it would go over well up here and the nightlife is dwindling... Plus that side of Arcadia is a trek, even from old town scene... Also, what is this I hear about the Vig bus? Apparently you can call and they will come and pick you up/drop you off (within reason)? That's pretty f-ing cool if you ask me... read more

Loved the comment about Adonis DNA by ruggy j. Classic (for the next two weeks, anyway). This place (in Arcadia) feels urban-hipster meets ultra lounge, but only because the dark bar area makes you feel hugged in anonymity, the booths create a sense of intimacy, but as you get closer to the windows and patio, the space opens up and feels far more festive. On a dreary Thursday, I met a friend for Happy Hour to work through the day's torment, and was pleasantly surprised by $3.50 pints of Deschutes's Mirror Pond Pale Ale on tap! Yay, Happy Hour, and yay, draft Mirror Pond! Surprisingly, I found myself scanning the bar menu and decided to snack on something while enjoying my frosty beverage. Lo, and behold: Half-price noms! The Trifecta was for me (three sliders with fries), and I was not disappointed with the pile 'o' fries and the tasty burgers. A filling snack for the price of a USD Lincoln, and it kept me sober for the next two rounds to follow. Our bartender was top-notch, with incessantly-fast service without hovering. (Thanks for not being there when I made my controversial remarks about wait staff, BTW!) Short-and-sweet: Good food, marginal parking, excellent people-watching. read more

Friendly service, great ambiance, and loved the outside patio. Enjoyed the Vigazz Burger, which had an amazing secret sauce. Will definitely come back soon! read more

I love it here , great patio with games for the kids or yourself! Seriously the BEST chips and guacamole that I've tried anywhere! The chips come out warm! I will continue to go here :-) The service has always been nice and enjoyable read more

Finally got to do Sunday Funday at The Vig. Holy moly. Place was PACKED to the gills. I live way up north and rarely venture out on Sundays so it was nice to see a place bustling like The Vig. I also found the crowd to be a refreshing change from what one might find up here roaming around City North and Desert Ridge. I went with a big group of friends. We all enjoyed the scene on the patio, live music, fun people. Drinks were OK, not the strongest in the world, but that might not have been too bad since we were there for 7 hours. Around 8, we finally got a table outside and had some dinner, which tasted great to me, but we had been drinking for several hours. I loved the Queso Fundido. My friend and I enjoyed it so much that we got a second round. By that time in the night, anything with melted cheese and chips sounded like heaven. The rest of our friends got sliders, chicken sanwiches and the tandoori flatbread. All of those were well received. I think the flat bread went over the best. The only thing that SUCKED was that someone stole my iPhone 3GS off the table as we were leaving. Next time I'll keep that at home. read more

Start with the good; George of the Vig Rig will take you home for free (tip) if you are within range. Menu is fun. As I hadn't been here for a while ( a year?!), the menu was refreshing plus daring. Speaking of risk, I ordered a Vigaz burger with sweet potato fries. Hamburger was prepared to order yet bun could use improvement. Would locally baked rolls hold up better? Fries were perfect with a tasty peppery Russian dressing. So eats are decent. However the bartenders could SMILE. Ok, I'm old school plus bartended thru college. We smiled and made small talk with folks who were not gabbing in groups. Point: when I saw a to go order, I wished this had been my choice. Kinda unusual that the friendliest guy is the valet ( who you pay $4 with tip.) Please work on the PR. read more

Finally checked this place out last night around 6. It was super busy and loud, but there were some tables open near the patio so we grabbed on there. Got an appetizer flatbrea- BBQ Chicken with jalepenos, cheddar cheese, red onions-- it was AMAZING. I even picked off some ingredients I don't like, but the taste was out of this world. For dinner we both had 'The Hot Chick" chicken sandwich. It was absolutely amazing. It had this spicy avocado mayo, and the fries were outstanding. Our server was this adorable girl who was super helpful, kept a good eye on our table and made sure we had everything we needed. The only reason this is 4 not 5 stars is because I personally didn't like how loud it was. Once it cools down I will definitely be checkin out the patio. read more

Got invited out last night by a friend for happy hour. But I'm a workaholic and didn't get to make it out to this place till almost 8 pm. First things first. Parking is a pain. Make sure you have cash for valet + tip, or be in the know as to where you can park before walking over. It's a pretty hip joint. I'd say the highlight of the place is the outdoor courtyard- it's bigger than the restaurant itself, and on the beautiful spring nights like these just absolutely gorgeous. Apparently they have a resident cat too, which I find adorable. Though one of my table mates was allergic, so the poor guy probably appreciated that a bit less. My dish was okay. I didn't really get to sample any of everybody else's appetizers seeing as how we got there so late. I did enjoy the cheesy tots, and that jalapeno aioli is pretty amazing. I got the reuben sandwich and it was... okay I guess. Nothing to write home about. The shoestring fries were nice. My drink was stronger than I would have liked. I got reaaaally tipsy, but it wasn't a taste explosion or anything. So really... this place was okay. Nice ambience, but nothing extraordinary. read more

Went here for happy hour on Friday a bit ago. The Vig looks unassuming from the outside (in fact, it is easy to miss from the street), but the inside is cozy and modern. I was with a large group and we enjoyed a patio table and the bocce courts. My friends and I mainly had wine and beer, but the menus for both had a nice selection. The big drawback for me, though, was the service. Our waitress was completely overwhelmed and was rarely sited. We wanted to order food but we were never quite able to track her down again. While the food is supposed to be good here, we were never able to find out. Still, the outdoor patio is charming and the bocce court is a nice touch. Will most likely come back, but I do wish they could better coordinate service. read more

I love The Vig's casual, yet trendy atmosphere. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends after work, and can also be very romantic for a date. I've been on a Wednesday when an awesome live acoustic duo played covers of 90s rock songs (Oasis, Foo Fighters, & Gin Blossoms - you had me at "Wonderwall"!). The menu is awesome (fries of any sort are highly recommended) and the wine selection is decent enough as well. Service is always extraordinary. My only complaint? The parking is super inconvenient. But I'd park two blocks away for those fries. read more

Love the late night deals and specials. Outside patio is awesome and who doesn't love a house cat? Service has always been excellent. Had Hawaiian flatbread which was fair at best. Food could pick it up a bit. read more

The Vig Arcadia - Trivia in the pepper box! - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love the Vig! The service, food, and atmosphere are fantastic! The Mac and cheese is stellar and always a kid favorite- they added it to the regular menu and it is awesome- add chicken, sausage, bacon or broccoli in it is fantastic! Other favorites the deconstructed tacos, the flatiron steak (although slightly better at the uptown location because they crush the pistachios there), and the wings - regular or this spicy are among the best around! read more

See all

This is one of my favorite places to go to. Delicious food and a great atmosphere. I love the Trifecta appetizer! I order it as a meal many times. The Spinach Artichoke dip is good too (it used to be more amazing when they had crab mixed into the mixture, so sad that they got rid of that option). Keep an eye out for the resident Vig cat. read more

Solid atmosphere. Love the outdoor seating. Obsessed with their dipping sauce for their sweet potato fries. Sweet, spicy and savory. What more could you ask for in a sauce? Let's be real tho life begins after your first bite of BBQ wings. God spent a little more time on them ;) read more

The Vig is a kick ass bar in Central Phoenix and one of my most favorite places to go. So, what makes The Vig so special.... Beer- Awesome selection of draft beers such as Stella and other great imports. Their bottled beer selection is also very good with the classic domestics along with a dozen or so top notch imports. Wine- Surprisingly good wine selection with a good mixture of whites and reds. The wine list is plentiful in both quality of the wines and quantity to choose from. Food- The Vig features a very unique and tasty menu. If you're looking for something light to snack on while you eat, the appetizer menu is great. Some of my favorite appetizers are the "Five Spice Edamame", "16th Street Tacos", "Smoked Salmon", "Crabmeat and Artichoke Dip", "The Not So Nachos", and the "Seoul Sliders". The "Smoked Salmon" and "Seoul Sliders" are unlike anything you've ever had and the "Not So Nachos" have the most amazing combination of ingredients. If you're a little hungrier and want to try a regular menu item, The Vig has some awesome choices. The "Carne Asada on a Potato Pancake" and "Gumbo Vig Vig" are both phenomenal. The signature feature of The Vig is their large patio area. The patio features a separate bar, large fireplaces to help you warm up during cold nights, and a bocce ball court. They also have live bands from time to time. Great drink and food selections, along with an awesome ambience, give The Vig a five star rating. read more

Insanely beautiful wait staff serving insanely adequate but not too overwhelming food. Seriously though, the girl working the bar had the entire restaurant staring. Good job in the hiring dept. read more

Tasty food, douchey clientele. Since when did 40th and Indian School become Arcadia? We came here based on the good reviews and the lack of places in Phoenix that serve a decent cocktail and have wifi (telecommuting FTW). Our first clue should have been the valet parking... really?? You only offer valet parking? What is this, Arcadia!? Music is loud and from the Music for Melenials Spotify channel. Guys wear backwards baseball caps. Women talk loudly and all look straight out of magazines. Menu is diverse and has gluten free options. The food we ordered (including happy hour fish tacos) was very good - actually worth the pricy cost. Too bad the other personality traits of this place are too much for us to ever come back again. If you want to stay in your 20s this is the place for you. Screams douche bag. read more

Big ups to the Vig. Sometimes you stumble on a restaurant so good you wish it was in your own neighborhood. I want to give this restaurant a warm deep kiss--it excels at everything. The decor: Mid Century Modern. Cool and inviting. The waitstaff: attentive in every manner. We ordered the chickpea and pita bread for the table and our waitress refilled the plate three times! The food: the absolute bomb in comfort food. I could live on the spicy chicken wings: the best I have tasted. The Cobb salad is perfectly balanced. The Pad Thai: a complex flavor bomb of Asian tastes. read more

Good quality food and pleasant atmosphere. I wish they had a specific lunch menu. A bit overpriced, but portions are good. A nice place to try if you're in Arcadia looking for a place with a nice atmosphere. read more

I stopped by The Vig for lunch today with some friends and I had the Deconstructed Fish Tacos and wow!!! The dish was a perfect size and so tasty! My other lunch companions had the Tenderloin Sandwich and the Greek Salad. Both were very good. Dining at The Vig has always been pleasant so this trip wasn't much a a surprise. P.S. I'm still hoping they bring back the Grilled Romain Salad as it was awesome! Looking forward to my next trip to The Vig. read more

I have been to the Vig a few times, and I I think it is hit or miss. It is not a blow your taste bud experience and I do think it is a tab bit overpriced for what you get. However, for a great happy hour, drinking with friend taking advantage of Arizona weather this is a great place. The atmosphere is modern but a little laid back, but then again it would have to be if you have boccie ball! The patio is were it is at, and I think there are more tables outside then inside. There is also an additional bar in the back. Food: Overall the food is good, it is no blow your mind food but there are some strong items, I have had the following: Apps: Salmon plate - I really liked this Crab and Artichoke dip - They use Crab with a C not with a K :) Dinner: Carne asada on a potato pancake - This is my fav dish here, bug fan of cotija cheese and gives the dish a great balance Achiote Salmon and Chorizo Arepa - very nice spice Steak Salad - I was actually a little disappointed with this dish, I think the salad dressing was great but the steak was overcooked and not enough cheese I haven't tried the brunch but I am interested in what they offer. I think that if you are looking for a chill outside bar with modern bar food the Vig is a fantastic choice. The valet is a bit overkill - I can walk 10 feet to a front door, I think the valet comes into play because sometimes it is hard to get a parking spot, really is a bit unnecessary but then again I guess they are creating jobs. read more

My mother and I were in town only for one night, the Vig was recommended to us by a family friend and I'm glad we took heed to the advice. The vibe was very trendy, we were offered outside seating but at 50 ish degrees we decided on a table seated near but not quite outside, for comforts sake. The shortrib melt my mother ordered was delicious, not overstuffed with meat and the bread was toasted as to not become soggy during consumption. I ordered the fish tacos and was a little disappointed as to how little of fish there was on my actual tacos, but the flavor was yummy. I'm taking off one star because both a water glass and a beer made it to my table inside dirty glasses-a huge turn off. Who ever is in charge of back of house needs to triple check the glasses before anything is served to the customers PLEASE. read more

Lunch with Libby! Excellent variety, great service! Had the deconstructed fish taco salad. Good but fish dry/overdone. I would go again & try one of the many selections. Thanks for a fun time Libby:) read more

The Vig is a great place to eat/drink in Arcadia. I've been there for both adult gatherings, and have also taken my busy-body-five-year-old son. They have a variety of delicious gourmet food choices, an awesome selection of beers on tap, and a friendly, attentive wait staff! They have extremely generous portions for moderate prices. I would say that each of my visits is a good value for what I'm getting. read more

See all

This place is so cool. The outdoor area isn't as big as the Fillmore location, but they make up for it with live music. I really like the atmosphere and the food is pretty spot on. The sweet potato fry dip is really something special. The Vig was highly recommended to me, and I'm passing that recommendation on to all who read this. read more

My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves here. We ordered the cheese artichoke dip appetizer, hamburger and jerk chicken sandwich with fries and a couple drinks. This is a great place to bring out of town guests. Pros: -relaxing upscale atmosphere -great food -good service -the patio Cons: -parking read more

Delicious, decadent, fun! This place is for everyone at night, casual to high heels. They are open late late LATE for night time snacking, so that rocks! Cheesy tater tots to start were amazing. The Moscow Mules were to die for. Pad Thai was super delicious and SO HUGE it took a whole box to get it home. The macaroni and cheese is fully customizable, so bacon. There are lots of different places to sit inside and outside, so I imagine that every experience is new and fun with the change in ambiance. The fire pits looked inviting on a cold night. read more

The short rib sandwich is to die for like woah. Nice atmosphere, definitely will return!

I was happily surprised when my VigAzz Burger, fries, and brew came to a non-whopping $10 and a few cents...Turns out this is a special: "Every Monday, your choice of either The Vig AZZ, Arcadia or Burger Du Jour regular or sweet potato fries for $5 4 to close. Dine in only." Great modern atmosphere!! our waitress was super nice and accommodating when it came to splitting up the bill. I will definitely go back! i like. read more

The Vig is Arcadia's Neighborhood Bar! Swanky Vibe W/ Fantastic Music Consistantly Good Food Great Friendly Service & A Price Tag That Won't Bankrupt you! "Oh Yeah" - Awsome Monday Night Burger Special Their Burger is as good if not better than some of these over priced Burger Joints! The only draw back it does get very crowded... Still The Vig is one of my favorite places to go for a fun night out... They did an excellent job remodeling this cinder block run down building to its 1960's splender... The mature landscaping with trees that hang down over the outside tables and the dim lighting candlelight ambiance set the mood. Weather your out with a few friends or on a hot date this Resturant/ Bar will not disappoint you! read more

Awesome suite and tie drink and let's talk about the nachos so great.. Good service also super friendly and helpful read more

The Vig Arcadia - So great 40st nachos - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First time visit and we loved it! Hubby and I went for Happy Hour with with some of my co workers. We had tacos, wings, Flatbread, hummus and chicken blt. All of the food was really good. The hostess was sweet and our server was on top of her game, too bad i cant remember her name. I know shes Asian mixed blonde hair with tats, we had a mini convo about Asian moms... She checked on us once in awhile checking for drinks and if we wanted more food. I like that she didnt bother us too much and even reminded us that the happy hour was about to end in case we needed to order more food from the hh menu. Also, its great that they have valet, and the valet guys were all smiles even though it had been raining that day. Oh and my hubby rides a motorcycle and they let him park close to the door since there was enough space. We were very impressed with this restaurant and cannot wait to go back! read more

Really good food and great environment! Great parking as well. Definitely will be coming back for food and drinks.

My friend took me here for lunch before catching a flight, it's so close to the Phoenix airport. Their Greyhounds are made with fresh squeezed grapefruits - making it a delicious AND healthy midday cocktail! Hummus with warm pita bread and the steak salad were very good. Didn't have a lot of time or room to try more plates but the menu was interesting and diverse. Nice ambiance. Quite the spot for lunch on a Thursday or everyday, I hear. I personally would have enjoyed it slightly more if they lowered the house music. But that's just me. I will be back fo sho. read more