It was my first experience and I was excited to try this establishment. The food was pretty good but I have to say that the ambiance and service were cold. I guess I was hoping for us a friendly faces and welcome but that's not what I got. read more

terrible location , terrible atmosphere . not enough attention to customers . you should be ashamed

A fun bar in great location with awesome bartenders that provide fantastic service! Located in downtown Oconomowoc adjacent to Fowler Lake makes for a great stop after ice fishing read more

Small town bar and restaurant that looks like they can really pack them in. We set up in the balcony for an early dinner and we had their specialty pizza. The pizza was surprisingly very good. Crust was excellent. Lots of sausage sauce was very good as well. Probably a very good place to go for a sports event read more

The new rooftop patio was beautiful! It creates a relaxing vibe with a great view of the lake. Service was top-notch all around. Initially we ordered wings since they were on special, and they were delicious. Things took a slight turn when we ordered build-your-own-burgers to-go for some family members, as well as shrimp tacos. 20+ dollars for a burger is absurd, and $3 up charge for fries or tots? My shrimp tacos were literally shrimp and tortillas. Though the shrimp was delicious, I would have appreciated other taco fixings (anything--even just cabbage or pico?). Overall I'd go back as the general experience and food was great. I'd stay away from the BYOB and it's $2 per ingredient charge. read more

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Food is awful. The prices on the menu are not what are shown when you pay, and they never tell you. DO NOT GET A MULE. They have very watery ginger beer and will not remake it for you. I've given this place 4 chances and it just gets worse every time. Save your money and go to North 48 and Sobies. read more

The atmosphere even on a sub zero temp day was so welcoming. Food was delicious. We had the spinach artichoke dip in a bread bowl and after my son arrived there wasnt a crunb left. Then I had the pulled pork sandwich with pineapple and Cole slaw. No leftovers here. Our server shared that we had arrived at change of shift so we had 3 different servers during the mea. If she hadn't told usI wouldn't have known, nothing was missed. read more

Had the most amazing dinner and wine tonight at Vino Etc. Our server took the time to let us try multiple wines while setting us up with the perfect pairing with our dinner. The staff shared with us their amazing wine club and talked us through the history of the restaurant and the wines we tried. It has been a long time since I've had such an amazing dining experience. The best service I've ever had. If you want a truly amazing night go to Vino Etc. and ask for Rocky. She's the best! read more

Can't believe I forgot to post a review after stopping in an enjoying a number of evenings at Vino Etcetera. Had a great time in their lower level tasting wine, bourbons, and beer. We also had a great selection of cheese to taste and enjoy. I was happy when on the main level they had live music. The gentleman playing there this night was perfect for a mixed crowd of young and old. I also enjoyed sitting at the bar as a staff graciously took care of the customers. There's a beautiful municipal parking lot in the back along the lake. The city has done a great job of making this an enjoyable place to visit and walk. read more

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This place has changed so much...and not in a good way. Sad to see, it used to be such a nice wine bar. Rude staff. Dirty. I've been to frat house basement parties cleaner than this place. read more

Food and service is always wonderful! We love to sit on the roof for dinner, and catch the sunsetting on the lake. The Moscow Mules are so yummy and fresh tasting! The spinach and artichoke dip comes in a perfectly toasted bread bowl!!!! The steak bites are tender and juicy!!! read more

Please instruct your young staff to address people waiting on your rooftop. That's really all it takes to make a customer feel seen and validated. Don't just walk by and avoid eye contact. Tell us you're overwhelmed and we will understand. read more

This place was terrible!!! Wasted money on terrible food and drinks. Servers had no idea what's up from down. Do not recommend and plan on never returning. read more

Great vibe on a Friday night! Live music, attentive staff, and tried my first bourbon:). The owner even gave me a piece of his pizza, what a guy! Great Oconomowoc that supports their community:) read more

at vino its not just the great bartenders its not just the great music its the whole club experience its like being at the metropolis downtown ,With out the bad parking lol And the owner treats every 1 like family !!!!!!!!!! Jim v read more

I'm so glad we came across their little sign out front and stopped in here. My mom worked in this building decades ago when it was a clothing store, so it was just fun to go back in! Anyway, enough nostalgia... on to the venue! They've got a huge selection of wine, and lots of comfortable, private seating. If you're looking for a place to bring a date that isn't the typical Oconomowoc bar, I highly encourage you to give Vino Etcetera a try. And, stay calm - if you're not much for wine, they've got plenty of beer to serve up, too. I really can't say enough good things about this place. Prices were good, service was incredibly friendly, and the store is great! Stop by! read more

Went there to see a live show Sinatra to the 60's. Great show. The atmosphere was great. The the staff and the owners very helpful. Their menu very good selection. Awesome Pizzas read more

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Vino is the gem of Oconomowoc,! The staff is friendly and always makes people of all ages comfortable to hang out and listen to great live music, play a game, or just sit and talk. The wine and bourbon selection is the best in the area. Definitely my favorite place in town! read more

Fun place, nice bartenders, and the downstairs is a cool place to have a birthday party.

If I'm gonna be honest, this place was pretty shit. The service was terrible, the drinks tasted like a bag of crap, and the food was just okay. Plus it's overpriced. It took us an hour to get drinks and longer to get our food. Peace out. Oh yeah, and the music selection was garbage. read more

We came here to redeem a Groupon for a wine cheese and chocolate pairing. There was a very cool atmosphere, relaxed and welcoming. We sat on a couch by the fireplace and she brought us our samples. We got three good sized samples of wine and it was very good. However the cheese and chocolate pairing left much to be desired. We got 3 chocolate samples (some of which I recognized as Aldi brand chocolate) and one massive block of cheese with crackers, not a pairing. Overall I think it was overpriced for what we got, but the atmosphere and the wine was great. read more

So I know Vino Etcetera took over Lakers bar but maybe they should have stuck to just wine. If you are going to have a bar or eatery with a bar you should make sure to hire people that will make your business grow. By putting people in place that think they can do the job but in reality have no clue what it takes to make a bar successful, is a sure fire way to create a unsatisfied customer. Recently during a parade event, busy but so busy, we went in for a simple drink. No big deal, right? Here is the good part. 5 people walking back and forth behind the bar, not one sticking to a section of the bar, walked past myself and 3 others more than a dozen times in the ten minutes we stood there. Others who happen to walk in well after we did, walked right up to the bar, again, telling you they were not so busy as to have two to three people deep, got served because they happened to be right in front of the bartender at that moment. A good bartender will know their bar at any given moment and know by a quick scan who has been served and who has been waiting. Just taking the next patron who happens to be standing in front of you will loose new customers faster than they are coming in. read more

Terrible service. Would not recommend stopping for a drink or anything. Staff is hostile and environment does not pass the vibe check.

Back in town with my sister and just like a small town establishment, the owner let us in early and served us immediately. It's a beautiful establishment with a large selection of wine and bourbon. They also serve beer. They have a retail section as well if you prefer to drink at home. Downstairs, there are pinball machines and comfy seating areas. read more

I love this place. Great wine, awesome atmosphere. I always make it here when I'm visiting home. They are a little old fashioned in that if they think you are not able to drive they really try to push the Taxi on you like they are making commission or something. The trick to get around that is to park up the street and tell them you got dropped off or are with friends, that way you can get to your car in piece without them hassling you for no reason. read more

Vino Etcetera - My home girl Thelma posing for the camera at Vino Etcetera. - Music Venues Near Me - Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

I went her for a bridal shower and I was glad to find this place. The accommodations were excellent. I was very happy with the relaxed feel of the place. You can comfortably sit back and enjoy a bottle of wine. This is the only wine shop I have been to that offers a cozy environment. The owner had a wine trivia game for the bridal shower to play and it was awesome, not only did we sample a variety of wine but we learned an array of knowledge too. Overall this is a great place for a first date, night out with your spouse, friends and also to host parties. Side note: if you are not into wine they also serve other liquor upstairs at the bar area. read more

Great service at Vino and The Etc. Bloody Mart flights at vino were very flavorful and worth the stop! Food at the Etc. did not disappoint the burgers were great, and pizza looked awesome, planning our next trip there to give that a try! read more

Outstanding place of business. In all honestly - the majority of wine bars I've ever been too, Vino Etcetera tops them all. My first impression was "meh, just another wine bar", but fortunately I was mistaken. It's quite spacious with an upstairs and downstairs area that includes a couple rooms, all to which carry different furniture styles for anyone who enjoys sipping their fine wine in a particular fashion. Normally, I'd say "woah, diva status", but not for this place. For those of you who have been reading my reviews - you'll see that I am a stickler for lighting and ambience, let me say, this wine bar, stretches far beyond my imagination haha. Oh I couldn't possibly forget these important subjects: music, the staff and of course, the wine. So, this place always has such beautiful talent soothing the souls who stop in. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Lastly, all the styles of wine they provide has proved to be magnificent. As a musician, I too, would like to eventually contribute to the soothing process :) Until next time..thanks for reading! read more

I am so glad we visited Vino Etcetera! It was the perfect choice for a Sunday evening. We had a blast and Greg was awesome!!

This place was everything you want out of a wine bar. Intimate setting, live music (on Friday & Saturday nights), great wines, craft beers, & spirits, and outstanding service. Annie was our server and she was absolutely fantastic!!! She walked us through the menu, made suggestions, and brought us tasters. By the end of the night, I purchased a bottle of the wine I had been drinking, the One Hope Cabernet Sauvignon. Annie was so personable and I can't wait to go back just to see her again and order my new favorite cab! read more

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very rude staff and mediocre food. would not come here again due to the way the bartenders treated us.

Nice atmosphere, very understaffed. Stopped by to try their wine sampling that they advertise. Once there we found out that reservations were required, who knew? The bar tender was less then friendly and didn't send any time offering to explain the wines available, it's that what a spot like this is suppose to be about? The location is nice and the bar area is very warm. read more

Awesome bar and staff! Brian and the team made our night enjoyable and memorable :) Definitely check it out!

Stopped in last evening and was pleasantly surprised. We love Oconomowoc's other bars (a genuine WI experience) but this place is different in a good way. Classy, low-key, great service and cool space. It was a chilly night so we sweatered up and walked over here after unpacking the car for the first of many summer weekends on Lake Oconomowoc. For sure we'll be back! read more

A great place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine in an intimate but casual setting. The experience reminds me of a large wine cellar with cozy rooms adjacent to it so that small groups can sit together and converse. There is an outdoor area for when the weather is warm, and while there is not a food menu, one can buy a cheese plate for about $9.00. And ofcourse, an abundance of bottles of wines to purchase. read more

Beautiful place. Great location downtown Oconomowoc. Unfortunately, one of the owners who served us, was far from being any kind of wine aficionado, and the wine selection here is sub-par. We were also a bit insulted at immediately being told "if" we wanted to sit outside at their tables we'd have to use a plastic cup. Not because there is a city ordinance, but because there have been 'too many accidents'. I sympathize, however, I'm not going to spend $12+ dollars for a plastic cup of wine. If you truly have an appreciation for wine - head down the road to Wine Maniacs. But if you don't mind paying $12+ a glass for sub-par wine then this place is for you. read more

Loved my experience there...between the friendly service, the great atmosphere and reasonable prices...I will be back!!! So relaxing and fun for my friend and I to meet and catch up. read more

If you can't get to the wine caves in Europe or a tasting room in Napa Valley, come to Vino instead. Inside you'll find a cozy but spacious setting to enjoy a great bottle of wine. New ownership has chosen to add some great new options; such as wine flights, specialty cocktails and a happy hour! They serve select snack items to compliment your drinks of choice. Great relaxed atmosphere to host a special event or just meet up with friends. Come in and check out the changes. read more

This place is fun! Sit back, listen to music and drink. It can be very intimate or great for a bunch of women to sit around and gossip. When we are in the area we will def be back! read more

What a find! A cool vintage building, comfy lounge seating and a great bar, amazing wine selection, live music and a generous owner who's more than happy to pour generous tastes while talking the wine talk that we oenophiles love to hear! Sometimes I think hearing the wine described is as pleasurable as actually drinking it! If we lived anywhere in the area, we'd be hosting a party here. But we don't, so -not sure when but, we'll be back. read more