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    Vinology Restaurant & Event Space

    3.9 (573 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Upscale
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Nero d'Avola, Lamuri
    Beth H.

    Welcome back to the dark cozy dining room of Vinology! Happy hour menu is fire! Still the half off glasses and drafts. The food is excellent. I tried the fried gnocchi this visit. It's heavy and definitely comfort food but delicious. Service is sweet and perfect amount of attention. The patrons on the other hand can be loud and annoying. She sees me looking at her when she gets loud and at this point she's doing it on purpose. Holding court is a bad look babe. Your table of 4 friends don't care if the whole place hears about your kids' habits or how they are so like Julius. Calm tf down. You're not the only one here. I hope they cut her off soon. Such are the hazards of a wine bar. I used to be an obsessed regular. I might start to be again. They do have the BEST PATIO. They also have brunch. Putting that on the list for my birthday weekend!

    Tiffany S.

    Updating my review for brunch - I still think dinner is the stand out here, but if you're looking for a "bottomless" mimosa/Bloody Mary/aperol spritz spot, this is the spot! Vinology is also a great spot for celebratory occasions as they hook it up with free dessert - such a nice touch! For brunch, we had the: * FRESH DOUGHNUTS (cinnamon sugar, raspberry jam) - kind of more like churro/funnel-cake-like circles because of how dense this was but I'm not complaining! Pretty tasty still. * CLASSIC CAESAR (baby romaine, anchovy, parmesan crisps, creamy caesar dressing) - Whole anchovies is bold, but I enjoyed it! * CHICKEN & WAFFLE (buttermilk fried chicken, fried eggs, hollandaise) - the fried chicken on its own tasted kind of dry and underseasoned BUT once I got the runny fried egg going with some maple syrup and hot sauce, then it was actually pretty perfect. Maybe they planned for it to be that way. Also the waffle was a nice malt-y water so no comlaints! * SHORT RIB CHIMICHURRI OMELET (braised short rib, ricota cheese, home fries, toast) - one thing Vinology does VERY WELL is potatoes. Whether they're the stand out french fries or these home fries, they're always well seasoned and have the right texture. The short rib was a smidge dry too but flavorful and the ricotta chimichurri combo helped! *Chilled Plantains - My husband picked this one for his birthday dessert freebie! I thought it was a unique choice but the birthday person gets to choose! It was actually a really tasty dish and I think takes some finesse. It was the perfect temperature - chilled but not frozen and pretty tasty! The service is always great here & our server, Maya, at brunch was lovely - attentive and super friendly!

    Linguine
    Tarik B.

    Service was amazing our waiter was very accommodating knew the menu inside out told us what we could do with our dietary restrictions on each dish, and then there was the food... can I get a WOW! Everything was excellent steak cooked perfectly.

    Walking in the host was great and seating was easy to acquire , food mild select choices that would sound good to you if it don't sound good it's disgusting need staff evaluation ASAP!!!!!!!! Wine flight had bad smell on wine glasses need better dish washer or new glasses overall they ambiance was great but I smelt like wet clothes in there

    Tagliatelle with pork ragu
    Orrin E.

    Solid wine list. Great happy hour 1/2 off all wines. Stopped in for a quick drink then returned for dinner. Bone marrow was amazing. Burrata salad with thinly sliced beets and arugula was refreshing. The homemade pasta with pork ragu was soooo good. We sampled a number of different wines. Looking forward to returning.

    The remains of the charcuterie board!

    Just had dinner there with 2 friends, and a fabulous time was had by all! We had the charcuterie board, a half-order of the bolognese, the pommes frites, and the roasted grape salad, all shared. We also shared a lovely bottle of merlot/cabernet. All the food was of excellent quality and taste. At first we were doubtful about the roasted grape salad, but after the first bite we were converts. There was enough food for three women to eat (too much) *and* take some home! The service was superb, our waitress, Maya (?) was attentive without being obtrusive, and she was cheerful and accommodating. We hope to sit in her section at our next visit. We had an early reservation on a Saturday, so it was low-key and not at all noisy, despite a large group quite near to our table. The table was large enough to hold the multiple small plates, and the overall vibe was warm and welcoming. We were too full for dessert, and we will definitely return to try that too! Highly recommend.

    Garden Fort Salad with Grilled Chicken
    Bernadette B.

    This was an absolutely delicious brunch! For a place with name like Vinology, we didn't actually drink any alcohol. It was a bit early in the day, and while the idea of mimosas was tempting, there was just much to do for some day drinking. All I can speak for is the piedmontese ribeye and scrambled eggs which just made my stomach sing. I wanted to inhale the whole thing in one sitting but ended up really only eating half and taking the rest home. Everyone else was very very happy with their meals, and they very easily added on a grilled chicken to a salad upon request (despite the option not being advertised anywhere on their menu). Our waitress was incredibly patient and helpful as we sorted through what we wanted, and overall we had a really positive experience. I'm not sure what this place is like in the evenings, but we went at about noon on a Saturday afternoon and there was barely anyone there, so don't worry about necessarily having a reservation if that's the window you're looking at. We'll absolutely look forward to coming to Vinology again sometime soon, hopefully in the evening this time around!

    Jennifer T.

    Stopped in for a cocktail on the patio the other night. They offer a decent Beer selection, for my husband and of course a nice selection of Wines and Cocktails. I have been wanting to eat here for years. Never thought I could with food intolerances. After speaking with our server and inquiring about the food. I was happy to learn that they work well with food allergies. However; the kitchen was closed. We had a few drinks and returned a few days later for food. Sangria Finally a Sangria not diluted down with a bunch of syrups and juices!! The process they use for there Sangria, which I was told is award winning, is interesting and you should definitely ask about it when you stop in. It was very good. Food I ordered the Tuna Carpaccio. Minus fennel (I can't have it) it was delicious and fresh. No fishy taste whatsoever. Beautifully plated. Next time I will ask for the parmesan on the side. There was a little too much on it for my liking. The Olive Oil and Capers really balanced it will as the fennel would have I'm sure. We also ordered the Baked Brie and Warm Baguette. Equally delicious. I had to order some of the toppings on the side so my picture will look a bit different than their standard dish. A week later...... Came in to get dinner. I was going to get the Ribeye but unfortunately they were sold out. So they worked with me to make a great Salmon dish. Without Garlic. It came with Peruvian Potatoes, Spinach, and Artichokes. It was delicious and I can't wait to get it again. Dessert.... OMG.... The flourless Chocolate Lava Cake. I could eat two, so damn good !!!

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    Knowledgeable and attentive staff! Wonderful food and HH is a great value! Will be back soon!

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    Ask the Community - Vinology Restaurant & Event Space

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    The main dining area can be noisy depending on how many people are dining. As expected friday and saturday nights it can get noisy but during the week it is a comfortable for people like me who are sensitive to noise. We have open ceilings so it… 

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