Still great! Gregory was our waiter this time around. Friendly and attentive. He gave us the low down on the specials which we all ordered. As always we started with the raw oysters. Love they always have a variety to choose from and fresh. I had the Mixto with shrimp, scallop and salmon blackened. Came with garlic mashed and broccolini which I subbed for green beans. They need to keep this on the menu! It worked for my appetite size as everything was a small portion and the flavor was so good! My other friends also had a special which was Halibut. They raved over that as well. Would like that as a regular menu item! If you go and these are on the menu, you will not be disappointed! read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

A couple months ago I left a Yelp review raving about the food and service because everything was consistently great. We used to be regulars, going a few times a week every single week. To be clear, the food is still great and the cooks continue to do an amazing job. The issue lately has been the service and overall experience, which unfortunately hasn't been the same over the last couple of months. The only consistency on the service side has been the Hispanic gentleman shucking the oysters ,he's always friendly, hardworking, and deserves recognition. I'm hoping things can get back to the way they used to be because this really was one of our favorite places. read more

This is a classy place in an unexpected area. I was originally wanting another cuisine on the evening I visited here, but my colleague wanted something close to our hotel. We tried the Peachtree, Rappahannock, and 1871 raw oysters. The entree I tried the whitefish picada. We both agreed the 1871 oysters were the better ones, as they were clean and slightly briny. My colleague ordered the Ceasars salad and the salmon dish. He said the salmon was really good, but the Ceasars salad was bland. I liked my white fish dish, even though it was a bit mushy. Interesting features at Vinny's obviously includes the revolving front entry door, the picture frames on the walls, the hand wash sink in the dining room, the disco ball, and the lively atmosphere. Don't forget to look for the Hulkster's yellow boots in the men's restroom. read more

Amazing food. The ravioli is supremely delicious. My daughter had the shrimp cob salad and thought it was awesome. The dj playing 1970s music made it even more of an experience. The service staff were friendly, sweet, respectful and just enjoyed their jobs. Overall a great experience and extremely delectable food! read more

Vinny's Clam Bar is a MUST destination! This seafood clam bar was absolutely incredible! The eatery had Lively music quality food, along with the cutest decor. We immediately notice it was a disco vibe with huge red rounded booth tables that surrounded the restaurant. Such a friendly and inviting atmosphere it was! The crowd was very much present and involved! Favorite singalongs and drinks were served proportionally. Our first sever was named Joe. He was very much rude and disrespectful. The manager dealt with her employee very professionally. We then received a server who knocked the ball out the park! We didn't have to lift a finger or a word for anything. Her named was Gabriela. The perfect gal for the job! She loved her job and enjoyed making her customers happy. She was great! For starters We order a 1/2 dozen wood fired oysters with flavored: Rockefeller, Chipotle Butter and the Garlic & Herb Butter. AMAZINGLY CLAMMY! So freaky good! Crab cakes were tasty. Our entrees were 2 of the 14oz ribeye with whole roasted garlic and Vinny's steak sauce. And of course With a side of sautéed shrimp. Both were delicious and tender. Girls night was a blast! And Vinny's Clam Bar was the perfect spot! Good food, great company with a dope atmosphere! Check em out! read more

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The service was quick, but seemed a little rushed. You can tell they were turning tables as fast as they could. The food did lack flavor, and was bland. Unfortunately, I would not go back. read more

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Best baked clams I have ever had. The wood fired grill adds amazing flavor to the clams and anything else they cook on that thing. Old school vibe is really cool too. read more

Vinny's is a great neighborhood restaurant with really good food. The vibe here is lively and the staff is very attentive. The food is good but I was really disappointed that they served us frozen crinkle fries when we ordered the truffle fries as a side. I would never expect frozen fries from a restaurant like this. Just take them off the menu if you don't want to make homemade fries. read more

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We've been eyeing this place and finally came for dinner. Staff is warm and welcoming. There weren't many customers so we were seated quickly. The vibe is old school, with disco balls. Our waitress was Jennifer, and she was great! Loved her sense of humor! They bring bread with oil and parmesan; for starters, we ordered the calamari, which comes with fried peppers. We enjoyed the twist! Hubby ordered the jumbo shrimp, and I ordered the linguine tutto mare. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the portions were good. We didn't have room for dessert but ordered the cheesecake to go. We were seated across from a huge sink, which we didn't think worked. But the couple seated in front of us washed their hands. Will definitely be back! read more

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The oysters were amazing. Service was great and the espresso martini was excellent. The ambiance was cozy I will be returning here. read more

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Where do I start...! The ambiance is great, the staff is great, the DJ is top notch and will have you moving in your seat, the food is great, the bartender name Kristi or Kristin is awesome. She was very attentive and knew what you wanted without you even asking her. The prices are reasonable. Me and my wife went there to celebrate our anniversary and I have to admit, I wanted to come back the next day. With the food, my wife ordered the oysters and I've ordered the steak with two crab cakes. Only downside to the crab cakes is that you take more of the vegetables than the actual crab meat. Overall I will still go back!!! Thanks to the staff, I love it there... read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Vinny's OF and Summer time in Chicago - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

The customer service is by far the best friendly service I have had in a long while. The bread that they bring out while your while waiting on your food is so fresh and tasty especially the red chili oil. I of course tried the oysters because I love a good oyster and was craving them really bad. I will say that they are fresh but the sauces that they have with them did not complement the oyster for me . The sauces did come out frozen. I would assume to preserve the life of the sauce or manage the spillage. The ambiance and lighting it well . I may revisit. I may not . read more

Had diner at VINNY'S . Found the restaurant to be loud. The customers diverse from young to old, families to couples. The food was ok. The portions,ok. The prices very high for the quantity an s quality. The wine list pedestrian. I might go back but only because seafood is hard to comebye in the Southland. read more

Went to dinner here tonight and had a spectacular experience. I didn't know what to think as I am not familiar with Tinley Park at all but it blew our expectations out of the water. The bread itself deserves an award, it is so fresh and comes with the most delicious oil and Parmesan cheese to dip. We had the Whitefish Piccata and Pete's Linguine and Clam Sauce, both were to die for! The service was exceptional and the restaurant was decorated so cute for Christmas! We will definitely be back and I would consider this one of my favorite places for Italian and Seafood. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Whitefish Picatta - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

The service was quick and kind. The atmosphere was done well for the space. The Pinot noir and the Manhattan went down nice. The food was pretty good but lacks that extra star for wanting that over the top taste. I might just be spoiled when it comes to food that titillates the taste buds. I would come back. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Bread and oil with Parmesan was the best - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

We had such an amazing experience at Vinnie's Clam Bar! The seafood was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious--everything tasted like it came straight from the ocean to our table. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can really tell they take pride in the quality of their food. On top of that, our server Becky made the whole night even better. She was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Her great attitude and excellent service really stood out and made us feel so welcome. She made my sisters birthday very special. Between the outstanding food and Becky's top-notch service, this place is a must-visit. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Another shift, and therefore, another visit to my fav local spot Vinny's. This time it looks like they added a new pasta dish........Squid ink pasta!!!!!!' Mahogany colored pasta noodles seasoned with delicious marinara and herbal seasoning (felt slightly spicy/citrus flavor). There was tons of calamari as well. Absolutely spectacular. Of course couldn't skip the 1/2 dozen oysters as appetizer. Oh yes and they had a DJ Friday night! Felt like the 80's disco. Love it! read more

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Date night on Sunday with the hubby was great! We went at 7pm on Sunday and it wasn't too busy. I hear great reviews and wanted to see for myself. The waiter we had was wonderful. He was tentative and was super helpful with the menu and the current oysters list. The night we went alot of their menu items were unavailable. We must have beaten the crowd. My husband and I ordered two drinks to start. I had the red blend and he had the Vincenzo. For appetizers, we ordered half a dozen of the oysters. They were so good and fresh! For our entree my husband ordered the pork chop and I had the linguine (ran out of linguine and sub with spaghetti) tutto mare. Everything was delicious and flavorful. We didn't order dessert this night, but will the next time we come back. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner at Vinny's last night. I'm glad we went eary and it was getting loud by the time we left around 6pm and my nephew is sensitive to loud noises. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with accommodations, as i have celiacs. We ordered the baked oysters, 2 of each flavor. Each one was better than the next. I ordered the Ribeye with garlic mushrooms, the steak was a little over done, but still delicious. My nephew had the shrimp scampi and absolutely loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. He also ordered the Lemon Tiramisu to go. It is such a beautiful dessert. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place is definitely a hidden gem in tinley park. Inside of this restaurant definitely gives you a downtown restaurant vibe but the suburban atmosphere. The food was really good especially the oysters. The pasta I had was really good but my cousin had pasta and thought it lacked some flavor. Our waitress was amazing the food came out hot and on a consistent basis. I will definitely come back to this place and come for happy hour during the week. read more

I've been coming here on Monday evenings for the past few weeks while I've been here on business, and I love the vibe at this place! The food is incredible, the service is great, and I would 10/10 recommend. I've had the marinated and burnt ends lemon chicken, which is incredible, and the diavola pasta which was awesome as well. You absolutely can't go wrong with dessert either, key lime pie, ice cream sandwich, limoncello tiramisu - they knock it all out of the park! read more

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Amazing seasonal rotating menu and cocktails. Fresh seafood and pasta. Friendly professional wait staff and service staff. Never had an empty water glass or cocktail. Great music and ambiance. Not kid friendly but perfect for date night read more

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Incredible food - pricey - unique ambiance - great service, Will happily return - in fact we are this evening! read more

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we had a great meal presented by a great staff. The steak was great, the seafood was great. the portion chops were great. the atmosphere is perfect to enjoy a nice family meal. clean. smartly designed. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - the dining room - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

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Experienced Christmas Eve and Vinny's and it was wonderful. Festive atmosphere with fun music, excellent service and delicious food. Hoping to make it a Christmas Eve tradition. read more

This was an amazing restaurant to visit! I highly recommend to make a reservation (OpenTable) since it was pretty packed by 7 pm. My boyfriend and I were seated about 5 minutes after stating our reservation. The restaurant was very cute inside! It was a mix of a retro Italian restaurant with a modern nautical fare. The food was amazing too! Our server,Susie Q, was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the baked clams, the clams vino verde, the meatballs, and linguine mare with a few cocktails. Everything was amazing! Cute for a date night. I will go again! read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Baked Clams - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

I literally seen Vinny's on TikTok and drove the 20 mins to order to go, ending up at the bar sitting down. They welcomed you at the door with such great hospitality! My first time going was definitely a great experience from the restaurant , to the atmosphere to the service!! Ordered the marinara muscle, and garlic oysters cooked and when I tell you they were delicious, Pete the cook was super nice and sent over a pizza. It was all so great and will definitely return for a dinner there . Thank you Pete and Vinny's clam bar . read more

New Year's Eve dinner service. Live DJ slinging vinyl, lots of staff checking on tables and great tasting seafood. An amazing evening out with friends. We will repeat. read more

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Be prepared for a great time and have a great meal at Vinny's Clam Bar! Absolutely make a reservation. This place is a big space, busy, and very lively. Great service from when you walk in with the hostess and host being friendly. When seated, the cheery servers are there to help you choose what you want with great recommendations. The bussers clear off your tables and do it with smiles and are also engaging. We started off with oysters and baked clams. There's an hearth that is used to bake their shellfish over wood. I'm still dreaming about the baked clams. They were full, large, delicious, and dreamy. Seriously, I have never tasted baked clams so good. We also ordered entrees and I ordered the clam linguine in white sauce. It wasn't too heavy, was hearty, and full of fresh clams. I was so happy eating this. To finish off my palette, I enjoyed the beautifully presented limoncello tiramisu! OMG how gorgeous was this dessert! The lemon curd tiramisu is shaped as lemons! So adorable and delicious! The liveliness of the restaurant is shown in their "towel dance". A DJ is there playing music and when there's a certain older song that comes on, everyone preps to wave their towels around. Then the towel song comes on and you see the wait staff and hosts run around the restaurant with twirling towels. The guests also participate and it's one big towel twirling party! I have not seen anything like it, and it was fun to watch and partake in. This is a great place to come in, have great food, and some added fun! I really loved coming here and can't wait to come back. Vinny's Clam Bar for the win!! read more

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This place is awesome and such a great menu. They have a DJ not sure when but it is old school music read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Hand wash station - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Love having places like this in the burbs --city vibes but without the traffic or hassle of parking, win. It is on the pricier side, but honestly worth every penny. The quality, the portions, the SERVICE. Will definitely be a staple restaurant for us. read more

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I love love miss SUZUIE Q . She was my server today. She is always so informative regarding the menu. She is very attentive to patrons. I dine here once every 2 weeks ever since I've found them 6 months ago. Also VINNY the owner is amazing. I met him recently, great food. Great people, great food. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Blonde brownie so fire - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Dinner at Vinny's Clam bar. The clams marinara was delicious. I also had a bowl of clam chowder. I would have liked it to be a little thicker. I also had the fried shrimp and fries. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. The coleslaw was tasty. I ate at the bar and got a lot of attention from Kelly who was great. Comfortable bar stools and a nice setting. Easy to watch the football games read more

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I would like to start with a thank you to our server, Monica! She was the best. She was patient with our large group, very informed and careful with various food allergies and great service. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The prices were reasonable and the Christmas decorations gave a great holiday feel. The only two pictures I took were of dessert. Oops. The berry gelato was creamy and delicious. I was told the limoncello tiramisu dessert was also very good. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Limoncello tiramisu. - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

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Food was not tasty, Service was lacking, I went on New Year's Eve. Had the worst time and haven't been back since. Not sure if I will try it again. read more

The very best are the charcoal-grilled oysters. If I could sit at the counter and eat them all day every day I would. And some are featured daily at happy hour for a happier me. read more

Good food. Delicious oysters. Nice atmosphere. Problem is $3 each for Happy Hour oysters!!! Outrageous. Whole Foods sells oysters on the half shell (yes, shucked) for $1 every Friday. Only 3 stars because it's overpriced. read more

The Ambiance is very nice and appropriate to the name. The food is excellent. Becky was our server and she is FANTASTIC. I will definitely request her at my next reservation. read more

Why do I always feel a little spicier in this restaurant? How do they create this atmosphere of hearth and sexy Italian? I don't understand it. I don't question it. I just LOVE it. I am sure the service is good, but I don't notice much apart from the DJ (someone's dad) in the center of the place throws awesome vibes and I can't NOT dance my way through dinner in my seat. I have been twice have eaten my way through about 1/4 of the menu. My fellow Southside Seafood lovers need not venture all the way downtown. Just go on date or girls night out there. Thank me later. The squid ink pasta, crudo, stone crab, and crab cake of my favs (so far). I really like the bucatini for like that comfort dish. And the clam bar with a dirty martini ? Chef's kiss. read more

the food was ok but overpriced. I don't think we will be going back anytime soon. Service was good but just didn't outweigh the cost.