Beautiful and upscale restaurant with modern, sophisticated touches. My husband and I have been here several times for brunch, and most recently we hosted a private event in the main dining area. Everything was fantastic - from the early stages of planning to the day of the party, our event coordinator Isabel helped make the entire experience seamless and stress-free. On the day of the event, everything went smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests commented how friendly and attentive the service was. We have no complaints and are very grateful to the entire team for making our event so special. We look forward to returning again soon! read more

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This is a lovely, upscale restaurant that's great for special occasions. It's spacious, with high ceilings and cloth upholstered seats. To start, our table shared the burrata. It was light and fresh. For my main, I had the avocado toast. This was a unique preparation with hummus and almonds. The bread was quite soft. It was tasty and filling. The accompanying crispy breakfast potatoes were excellent. Perfect texture with a nice crisp bite. The portion sizes of all of the dishes were very generous. Our table also ordered the tres leches french toast, chicken waffle, and pappardelle, and everyone was satisfied. A couple of people ordered sides of eggs and bacon and they were able to accommodate that as well. To drink, I had a couple of the non-alcoholic cocktails. They were both quite good. For dessert, I loved the creme brûlée, which was smooth and creamy, with a crunchy caramelized top layer. Our waiter was patient and prompt with requests. We really enjoyed the meal! read more

Celebrated my 40th here and had the best time. The staff was excellent and my family and I enjoyed our food. We had some shared appetizers like the oysters and the barata with tomatoes and it was so good. The chicken dish with mashed potatoes was tasty. The chicken was tender. I had the steak and subbed the side for mashed potatoes and asparagus. Honestly, it was all good. The decor was classy! I felt seen and celebrated. I would definitely go back!! read more

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Loved this place great location I went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised how good the pear salad was. Also I loved their calamari it's one of the best I've tasted in the area. The service was great they know everything in the menu. The place is very clean and large they also got private events they had baby shower but didn't interfere with my lunch either way. I'd definitely go back again and try their dinner next time read more

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Perfect local spot for a cute girls night out or a date. I've been here a few times. The food is consistent. I like the salads, fries and Caesar salad. The martinis are perfectly done. The service is pretty good most of the time. read more

RSVP: not crowded on Sat evening. And can probably walk in. Decor/service : a great decoration with friendly and informative service Food: we tried their and lollipop chicken both are amazingly delicious. Price: a bit pricy but worth the experience. Overall: not bad at all! Worth the try. read more

Vine and Oak Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

What a good time sitting at the bar. Eric, the bartender was a whole vibe. We laughed and he impressed us with mixology. Dining in: Large diningroom with a private dining area with decorative wine walls Great cocktail and wine menu. Enjoyed, the fried pizza dough with burrata great pairing with Sancerre. Lollipop chicken appetizer was very dry with lots of sauce. Great service and attentive staff pricey lots of parking outdoor seating read more

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Wanted to a grab a drink, remembered seeing this place, so I came by. Large venue with an upscale NYC vibe. Metered street parking & a very small private lot. Only sat at the bar for drinks, but eventually ordered some appetizers. Service was great, our bartender was so nice & her drink mixes were perfection. Wish I had caught her name to shout her out. Will be back to explore more of the menu. Grades: Lychee Martini (not pictured): A Apple Martini: A+ Truffle Parmesan Fries: A Shrimp Cocktail: A read more

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First time here got it from the real housewives of New Jersey. The aesthetic is beautiful when you walk in there's a fire pit wide, open decor, classy liquor bottles on the wall very cozy. Our reservation was honored. Service was very good, but also we felt that we were rushed. Everything came out very quickly. We were done eating in an hour and a half. Food was good I would go back. Parking was a little rough. It's street parking only. read more

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Writing this review is tricky because I think that it really depends on what you are looking for in a restaurant. This places has some strong pros and big fallbacks for me that made it tough to review. - Ambiance: This place deserves a 5 for the grown and sexy vibes. It was a perfect date night atmosphere, super cozy yet sophisticated and chic. - Food: I think that my food was decent. I ordered the short rib and it wasn't bad but it also wasn't great. My family ordered the branzino and loved it and the salad was a bit underwhelming. I think it was mostly a 3. - Service: The service was amazing! Our waitress was really attentive and they were super accommodating to our party which had 3 kids. I would give that a 5! Given I write reviews based on food, I had to give it a 3. But I do think this is a solid restaurant and worth a try. read more

Fantastic food, drinks, and service! The building is a renovated bank with a contemporary vibe. A wonderful experience!

Relatively expensive and tasty The room is well appointed and comfortable, taking advantage of the high ceiling. The food is good, not great. The presentation is nice and the portions are generous. The service is attentive and helpful. Overall Vine and Oak is a good addition the Cranford restaurant options. read more

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I came to vine and oak for brunch for my friend's birthday. The restaurant has a classy look to it. The staff was really nice and accommodating. The butter for the bread was unique, it had a sweet herby taste to it. The tres leches french toast was different than what i expected. I thought it would be soaked like a traditional tres leches cake but it wasn't. Nonetheless, it was still tasty. The springe sangria was a nice cocktail. One of my friends really loved the fish tacos and everyone enjoyed the fries. Keep in mind that there is street parking available but its on a busy street. It was an overall nice time and I would love to come back for dinner. read more

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Saw friends post about Vine and Oak Tavern. Decided to make reservations. We arrived early- had drinks at the bar. Then proceeded to the dinning area. We said we were going to share the beet salad- hubby and I each got a salad. Beautifully presented. Entrees were tasty. Really liked the crème brûlée. Nice ambiance. Our Server Danny was attentive. Silverware changed with each course. He brought me a to go container and bag for my entree! Thank you Street parking. read more

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This restaurant is a hidden gem. From the ITALIAN FARRO SALAD as a starter, to the MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO and the amazing wine list makes this meal and e read more

First time was a winner. We shared the peach salad which was done very nicely. My wife chose the pork chop and i chose the braised short rib. Needless to say both dishes were delicious. Had a nice bottle of wine the creme brulee and the night was a hit. The place is very pretty with a NYC and VEGAS bar setup. We truly enjoyed our first time and will be back again. Service also was good. Prices for a steak house are very reasonale. read more

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Had such a great date night here! The whole place has this cozy, romantic vibe that made it feel really special. Our server was awesome--super friendly and they were really careful with my gluten allergy, which I appreciated a lot. Food was really tasty, and omg the lychee martini... you have to try it. So good. Already looking forward to coming back and trying more things off the menu! read more

Pricey especially the drinks. Service was good Food Was good. Ocean Prime is better. Better food and service. read more

The food was good. We felt like we were out in the city. Service was attentive. Ambience was loud and made it difficult for my wife and I to talk. This is why 3 stars read more

Great ambience and service. Went for drinks and appetizers and got the Burrata and charcuterie board with wine. Service was very attentive and pleasant. They have a good wine selection as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Vine and Oak Tavern - Charcuterie board - Comfort Food Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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This place comes highly recommended so I was excited to try it for my birthday. I got lucky and got a parking right across the street. It's definitely in a busy spot of the town and there's construction so parking could be an issue. We had a reservation and were on time. When we got in I gave our name to the young lady at the front and then the phone rang. She picked it up and we had to wait a few mins while she addressed the call. That was interesting. Once we were seated our waiter came right away. Danny was great throughout the whole night, he was attentive, showed up right on time when we needed him, and ensured we had everything we needed. The ambiance of this place are definitely gorgeous-dark, moody-it gives NYC bar vibes. Now let's get down to the food, which is always the most important part, at least for us. For apps we had the grilled sourdough with ricotta cream and grilled peaches-for hubby it was a no. For me it was interesting flavors but the cream was very thick and there was a lot spread on the bread. The bread was super thick and not warm. Overall it was okay for me. I had the short ribs with carrots and polenta cake-I enjoyed the ribs they were flavorful and soft, the carrots were sauteed nicely and the cake was good. I could have finished it but I took half home. My hubby had the filet mignon medium well. It came out crispy dry. We have been to many steakhouses and he usually orders it that way and it's not been that dry. The drinks were good, the spicy margarita was very spicy but the phil collins was really good even though I couldn't taste that much liquor in it. We ordered the truffle lava cake to go and that was 10/10. Overall we had a nice experience here but the food left much to be desired. read more

Beautiful airy space, food so-so and overpriced, service amateurish. I might return for a drink at the spacious bar...but that's about it.

Went to dinner on Friday for an early birthday celebration. The ambiance is very intimate and a little "romantic". I love a little romance for any occasion. The service was amazing. We sat that bar while our table was set for us. The bartenders were kind, funny and engaged in conversation. They allowed for one of my friend's to sample the spicy blood orange margarita. The food was delicious. I was full from bread and appetizers that I had to take the rest of my hanger steak with me. It wad perfectly tender even the next day. There is street parking and a parking deck. Finding parking around 630pm on a Friday was not easy so definitely plan for that. I didn't use the parking deck so I'm not sure how much it costs. Not pictured is the creme brulee and lava cake. My friend enjoyed the lava cake. I loved the creme brulee. Definitely will be back! There's so much on the menu that I have to try. read more

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Came here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food was amazing! I was so full. We started with the Fried Burrata (so good, I forgot to take a pic) and the calamari. Very well seasoned, just wish there was more calamari and less roasted peppers. For an entree, I had the Hanger Steak well done. It was grilled perfectly and had an amazing house sauce on top. The drinks were nice and strong too. We started at the bar before we were seated, and I kept with the Sangria for the night. Wasn't sure I'd like it because I'm not usually a fan of white wine, but it was soo good! The ambiance was great. Not to loud and not too quiet. The restaurant was dimly lit to perfection and the server was very attentive. I would definitely return. My ONLY issue was parking wasn't great. Previous reviews said there was a small lot nearby, but there was construction going on directly behind the restaurant (where I assume it was supposed to be) and the next closest lot required you to download their parking app, but it wouldn't load in the App Store. (Side note: I'm am tired of every town using different parking apps. There should be a standard one for folks to use. Rant over:) read more

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food is good. The service OK, but it lacks ambience as it is a strip mall. The price is reasonable, considering the absurdly high price is basic food cost today. read more

Went there for a quick stop, ambience was phenomenal, was late but the bartender was nice and took our order fast, I had the lychee martini and we order the ceviche it was different from the other places but still good.. definitely coming back for a full dinner. read more

Vine and Oak Tavern - Ceviche - Comfort Food Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Went for a work event. Not a vegan item on the menu. They offered to make me pasta primavera, it was delicious. It was a little difficult to eat since it was a very thick spaghetti that was broken up a little. Still, it was the best pasta primavera I've ever had!!! read more

I recently visited Vine & Oak, a restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Cranford, and I was thoroughly impressed! The interior is very beautiful and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for any occasion. The staff, including the management, is amazing--they always come over to check and make sure everything is okay. The food was exceptional, and the prices are reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber. I highly recommend giving it a try! read more

Started with a Cranford Cosmo cocktail, delicious! The octopus appetizer is wonderful! I had scallop entree and my husband had the short rib entree. We shared the crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was very tasty and perfectly prepared! The room is modern and moody! We will be back. read more

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My friend took me here for a birthday lunch. As soon as you enter, you feel warm and cozy and at the same time, it is sleek and upscale. The food was great. My friend encouraged appetizers and dessert so we had a nice taste of what Vine and Oak Tavern had to offer! We started with drinks, I ordered the Cranford Cosmo which was a pleasant cranberry cocktail that wasn't too sweet nor too bitter. My friend ordered an aperol spritz but after tasting it wanted it to be sweeter, our waiter was attentive and friendly and took the drink back and had a sweeter version for her within minutes. Next was the appetizers, it was so hard to decide what to get so we ended up ordering two to share. First was the cauliflower, omg hands down the best cauliflower I've ever had. The sauce it's served with was addictive. In addition to the cauliflower we ordered a burrata flatbread which was also delicious and fresh. This course was my absolute favorite of the lunch. If you go for one thing, make it appetizers!! For my main meal I had the sliced steak sandwich. It was tasty and I could have done with a little extra cheese sauce and/or something to give it a little spice or tang. I can't remember what my friend ordered. Then on to dessert. We decided on crème brûlée, a classic and a favorite, and the waiter recommended the Oreo French toast so we went with that as well. Crème brûlée was as delicious as you'd expect and the French toast was very good too, but at that point we were over-full and couldn't finish it. I would have liked it to be a little crispier but the flavors were definitely there. read more

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We went to Vine and Oak Tavern for lunch on Saturday afternoon. It was such an experience. The staff was super friendly and the food was spectacular. The cocktails were delicious. I highly suggest the oysters and tartar, both fish dishes that we had were very fresh and savory. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for awhile and finally made it. I was not disappointed. The restaurant is spacious with a dark and moody vibe. The drinks were well made. I really enjoyed what we ordered. Started off with the calamari. I had the braised beef short ribs for dinner. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall I had a good experience. read more

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Hosted a bday here for a party of about 25 people. Everything was great. Our server was very attentive. We were seated in a private corner of the restaurant at a long table. We needed to add two more seats to our party at the last minute and accommodations were made. The ambiance and decor beautifully lent toward the bday decorations (I bought very large letter balloons for display and giveaway bags for each guest). Very accommodating for whatever I needed to make the night special. 20% gratuity included, and cutting fee for cake I bought was also included. And the food was delicious! Will definitely return. read more

Vine and Oak Tavern - Birthday table set up prior to dinner. - Comfort Food Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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The ambiance is really nice and doesn't feel like you're in cranford New Jersey. They've invested in their interior decor and the vibe is upscale. The food was good and by good I mean solid. Nothing that we had was a wow factor but it was solid and good enough to return. We had the strawberry arugula salad and substituted the cheese for goat cheese. I love goat cheese and fruit on a salad! I had the steak as a topping to be cooked medium but it was definitely more rare than medium. The crispy chicken sandwich was okay. It lacked flavor to us but again, it was okay. The fries were really good and tasted fresh with fresh potato cuts. Their bread was awesome! I asked if they made it in house and apparently it's brought in from a local bakery. The bread is k fresh and light and pairs really well with a semi honey butter that they serve it with. Service was just okay. My waitress seemed in a rush even though we came for brunch and we were 1 of 3 tables being served at the time. She spent no time to allow me to ask any questions or offer another beverage. I'm leaving the rating at 4 stars because overall the server was polite just not truly attentive throughout the time spent. There was also no management that came around to check in which could have probably helped balance the lack of communication and attention from the server. I would be back as the place itself is nice and close to home and the food was good with all things considered: price and ambiance was good. read more

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I wanted to update my review because it has been a while, and I ended up here for dinner. They have some negatives, so I'll start there. Drinks- weak. Both the old fashioned and margarita. My margarita tasted like water it was so light. Pork belly appetizer- presented in an interesting way with a sprig of rosemary to decorate the cutting board. I haven't had thin sliced pork belly skewered like that before. It wasn't cooked long enough to render properly and thus was chewy. Don't order this Branzino- really crispy skin, actually cooked well and exceeded expectations. The broccolini on the plate was also good, as well as the puree under the fish Short ribs- the meat was tender, properly cooked. Was it amazing? No, but it was a solid dish and I'd recommend it. The mushroom sauce was good too Bread pudding- nothing to write home about but it wasn't bad. Just mediocre Service was good, waiter was attentive and checked on us often during the meal. Would I come here again? No. Definitely not. However- since their main courses were ok, I felt I should bump them up a star from my previous review. read more

Cute spot in downtown Cranford on the south side of the tracks. Parking is tricky .. I only saw street parking which could be hard on busy weekends nights. Make a reservation for sure . We got seated pretty much on time. We arrived early to have a drink at the bar - by The time we got a drink- the table was ready. Very loud .... Sounded like a cafeteria in some ways .. Wasn't till it emptied out that noise level decreased. Service was great- attentive and friendly. Apps- sesame Thai calamari was good but the burrata was excellent to me. Friend got pork chop which she liked and me and another friend got the short rib and polenta which was good as well. Wish it came out a lil warmer tho Nutella panna cotta was amazing to end the meal. Delish Cocktails were solid - had some Cranford cosmos and a lychee martini Would come back read more

Vine and Oak Tavern - Cranford cosmos - Comfort Food Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Wonderful! We ate here for the first time the other evening and had a fantastic experience, start to finish! I made a reservation to be safe, was welcomed and immediately sat- seamlessly, no wait. The ambiance is lovely! We went during sunset and enjoyed watching as the restaurant shifted into evening mode. Beautiful, chic, posh decor that feels like an elevated dining experience as soon as you walk in the door. The place was pretty busy but definitely had staffed well with that in mind. We saw wait staff and bussers everywhere, working together and keeping a close eye on guests. I wanted to recognize this because throughout our entire visit, we felt very well tended to and noticed staff anticipated our needs and checked in frequently. We had the Cesar salad and the pear salad. Both were delicious! My favorite of the two had to be the pear salad, but if you want a solid Cesar, they've got you covered! The bread was pretty basic but the butter spread was delicious! Pretty sure it's infused with rosemary and thyme and has a hint of sweetness to it- so good! For dinner we had the Salmon and the RibEye. Both were excellent! The steak was cooked perfectly and was huge! It came with the most delicious crispy potatoes that were SO GOOD! I also took note of the dishes being ordered by people sitting around us and everything looked and smelled incredible! I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. We look forward to going back! read more

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From friendly service to exquisite fine dining... V&O is an amazing place for an evening of elegant celebration! The menu is diverse and every dish is prepared with extraordinary presentation and a flavorful experience that does not disappoint. Admittedly this place is definitely not budget friendly but well worth it for the experience! Elegant, classy and yet simultaneously welcoming and comfortable is hard to pull off...exactly my kinda place! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the service and food and will definitely be back soon. read more

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Came for a Saturday lunch. Most folks were there for brunch but it was calm and collected. This isn't a bottomless type of place where people lose themselves. Place has a very sophisticated, high end feel. Recently renovated (probably from a bank if I had to guess), amazing decor. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Food was less exciting. Started with the chili honey pork belly: nice presentation, no taste of chili, not crispy enough, overall disappointment. The lamb bolognese and open face steak sandboxes were tasty. Bread pudding was good but a little on the dry side. Drinks were well made and came out in sophisticated glassware. As a heads up, had to park a few blocks away and walk here because the lot next door can only fit a few cars. read more

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Had a great anniversary dinner here this past Monday! The restaurant was not crowded, service was very quick and friendly. I had a peach martini and espresso martini to drink - both well crafted! We shared the burrata appetizer. It did not come with bread, but there was bread for the table and we asked for more. The burrata was not too creamy, which I liked, and came with great pesto and tomatoes. I had a filet mignon for dinner - yummy! - and my wife loved the short ribs. She did note that last time we came, the short ribs were served over creamy polenta rather than mashed potatoes, and she liked the polenta better. We also shared the bread pudding, one of my favorite desserts and a newer addition to their menu! I love the design of the restaurant, it is in an old bank and very modern with a cool bar. read more

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