Decor is different, exciting, food was unique & delicious. The wait was short to be seated. Drinks were pretty, great cocktail choices. Management is very approachable, accommodating. Only complaint was the parking, but I think some provisions has been made for the better. But, don't let that deter you. read more

Food was extremely salty! Beer was ridiculously overpriced!!! Not impressed! Bartender was very attentive!

I would give the food five stars but the service here is probably a three. Twelve of us gathered to celebrate a birthday at 7pm on a Thursday. We called for reservations but we were told the semi private room required a deposit so we did not book that. When five of us arrived they would not sit us until the entire party was present. I get this rule but there were plenty of tables and the private room remained empty the entire time. Just set everything off on the wrong foot because we could have preordered appetizers and drinks. Service was very slow, we would drink twice the amount of someone bothered to check in on us. Finally at 9pm we got our bills without prompting. We were still going to order dessert in order to sing to the birthday girl. Very rushed dining experience. read more

Vinsetta Garage - Chop Shop Salad - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Have been meaning to try this place for the longest time and have heard very mixed reviews. Finally me and my husband stopped in while cruising Woodward it was Saturday around 7pm there was no wait and we were seated right away. Place has a cool old mechanic garage vibe with open windows and good view to car watch. Our waitress was super knowledgeable and recommended drinks and the menu items. I picked out a turkey burger and my husband went with different types of dogs. Both were delicious. Good time and good vibes will definitely be back read more

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It has the aesthetic of what it always - unique environment, good beer and drink list, variety of food options to please nearly everyone. Chicken tikka fries was just spicy enough with a nice cheese curd topping hit the spot. Kid's meal chicken tenders were a bit underwhelming - 2 run of the mill bar style tenders, $3 up charge for French fries and limited dipping sauce options (no BBQ, no ranch). I realize kid's aren't the target audience here and most of them don't care about food but mine does... and everything else being so seemingly made with care, his meal was not consistent with that. read more

Vinsetta Garage - Tikka Fries - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Strong 4/5! Great menu with lots of options and opportunity for modifications. Our waitress was great and answered all of our questions (tons of gluten free options), and helped us through the menu. Side note: they have the best side Caesar I've had in a while. We loved the story behind this place and the ambiance inside. The weather was nice so the doors were up. Would absolutely come back! read more

Vinsetta Garage - Customized You-Choose Pizza, Caesar Side Salad, Union Mac, The 3 A. M. - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

This place is such a vibe. It feels like I'm in an FX drama. The staff that's cultivated feels like a ragtag group of actors. I feel like I'm in a story of a man running a failing racing garage that couldn't pursue his passion any longer after a racing accident that took out his back. To keep the business open and his staff motivated he shifted his passion to cooking to keep up the morale of everyone else still working at the garage while he still supervised the making of their ultimate race car. After they won the big race the staff all thought it was their turn to keep the new chef's passion alive and they let him teach them all how to cook. The aesthetic feels like a Hollywood set version of what I just described. I had that ham Mac and cheese. It was fantastic. I marveled at how good a lot of the other food coming out of the kitchen looked. They let a goofy dude in a bunch of gay buttons and a pikachu hat work there dressed like that and I thought that was beautiful. There's something really beautiful to how the staff is curated here. This place really has something special going on. read more

Neat place with really good food including vegan options. The pizza is with the visit. The staff ate great too. read more

If I could give this place 50+ stars, I would! First of all - the concept of having a restaurant in an old garage is just too cool. The ambience of this place is so genuine and authentic - from the vintage truck on display outside, to the old school gas pumps, the decor and open floor plan - it all just WORKS. Needless to say, we were pumped to eat here! We stumbled upon this place after taking our kids to the zoo, and found that the reviews were spot on. We were greeted immediately, and the hostess was so friendly and welcoming. Because we had a stroller with us, she sat us in a section that had ample space and privacy. She didn't have to do that - but I appreciated her thoughtfulness. Our server was just as nice (her name escapes me now - I think it was "Ash"?) and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We decided upon the lamburger and vinsetta burger. We halved both burgers and shared, and we both thought they were equally good. The lamb was cooked to perfect and had picked onions! Such a nice touch. We also had mixed drinks that were super tasty and refreshing (I had a slushy of some sort) and the dessert we had was also very good (a mash up of a pop tart/pie with ice cream). All in all, we absolutely enjoyed our experience and will definitely return! read more

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This restaurant is a gem! The eclectic interior adds to the dining experience. The food is good, and the service is top-notch. A must-visit spot for a memorable meal! read more

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We had great food and a super friendly waitress Raleigh. She was so helpful in helping us make our food selections. The French onion soup was excellent! The pizza had a nice dry crust and the toppings we selected were caramelized onions/ mushrooms & pepperoni. My father in law had the Vinsetta burger he loved it! The Mac n cheese was delightful. Next trip to Michigan this is a must stop and dine spot! read more

Vinsetta Garage - Busy garage! - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Food was delicious, had Maxon Bacon Burger with hand cut fries. Service was good. Two high top tables were extremely crooked, changing seats was the solution read more

The pandemic safety caused some changes, including taking limited reservations for certain times instead of doing all walk in seating. Also a 90 minutes limit for the tables. No valet parking and their side parking lot is for curbside pickup only. Menu is a little shorter but still wide ranging. Pizza and burgers are their main choices but salads, bowls, and a couple entrees. Good choice of sides, appetizers, and desert. My group enjoyed a range of choices. Pizza, veggie burger, Mac and cheese, salmon with broccolini. 2 of us even ordered dessert. Service was good. The surroundings is a car lovers dream. Since I love cars and even working on the old ones like EBS did, I will be back. read more

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We've been here numerous times and each was very good. But until now never given a review. We ate late lunch there yesterday and tried as many items as we could: *had the 2/4-$5 pulled pork tacos (with the choluca/carrot dipping sauce?). They were flash fried and they were banging. *The dble smoked, grill kissed wings, had the familiar tast and quantity that this local restaurant excels at. Cooked perfectly IMO. read more

Garage themed, this place has a full menu including sandwiches, salads and pizza. More than enough food - could share. The one door to outside should be closed during winter as the draft on a cold day was significant. They have a double door area but people still use the single door. Food was excellent and service was great. read more

I have never felt so rushed in my life. We arrived at the place this past Saturday at 8:50 pm but we didn't know that they closed at 9 pm. When we found out about the closing time we offered to leave right then, no hard feelings. We stressed that we didn't want to feel rushed and not have the cooks do something to our food because of us arriving late. The hostess and manager insisted that it was no issue and that we stayed. We got alcoholic drinks and 2 appetizers. We started to see the chairs being placed on the tables in anticipation of the restaurant closing. While my date was trying to finish her drink, the waitress informed us that they were closing which we were well aware of. I asked for a to-go cup for my date's drink but they said no. Then, a totally different waiter came over and said, "it's about that time yall." I said wow, if we could've gotten a to-go cup for my date's drink we would've already left. I asked if he was going to provide a cup and he said "oh, okay I can't do that." So, when we left, we spoke to the manager, and the lady just didn't seem like she genuinely cared about our concerns. Mind you, this was the same lady who insisted that my date and I stayed. I was so excited to try it but after this experience, I highly doubt I'll ever go back. read more

Vinsetta Garage is a cool place to dine in. Prepare to wait a while if you don't have a reservation. The "garage" theme is noticeable both inside and out. Service is friendly and sufficient. The menu mainly consists of various kinds of burgers and pizzas. Burgers are served with house-made chips. You will be charged to substitute an alternative side. Overall, the food here is good, but a bit on the pricey side for what it is. read more

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Overpriced and overhyped. For years I've been recommended this place and you always see queues out the door when you pass by on Woodward. Decided to give it a try with my mom recently and was very underwhelmed. The prices they charge for burgers and basic items are absurd. Are they good? Yes. Are they 25 dollar good? No. You can get a burger of comparable quality from red robin for substantially cheaper with unlimited fries and lemonade refills on the side. Service is also underwhelming. I will say, they gave us a military discount which substantially cut the price of the meal so I wasn't as mad as I would've been had I spent the full price. But just in principle this is disappointing. I haven't tried their other dishes, but I don't think I'll be back to do so. read more

Vinsetta Garage - Menu - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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The music is painfully loud. Forget about having a conversation. Waitstaff explained that the owner won't lower the volume or allow them to lower it. Given that, I'm lowering to zero the volume of the dollars I spend here. read more

This place has really gone down hill Food was bad. Overcooked burgers. Cold fries and the service was no good either Too many other good restaurant places to go back here again read more

One of the best salads in the area! The Salmon bites on the salad is a Must! Plus you can never go wrong with the famous Union Mac and cheese! read more

Vinsetta Garage - Glazed Salmon salad with Kale - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Vinsetta avoids the worst possible rating by at least being reasonably affordable. We got out for under $150 including drinks for a party of six. That's unheard of in this day and age. But beyond that, the best you can hope for on the menu is mediocrity to marginally above average. This ranged from a smash burger (dry, but the chips were good) to an above average chili flank steak to a taco trio, of which one was actively good, one was okay, and one was not great, to a kale salad (respectable and miraculously not over-dressed). Service was OK-- our server was not too friendly but not unfriendly. Just seemed really over their job. The last straw for me is that Vinsetta in 2020 demolished four houses to expand its parking lot, as though it wasn't bad enough to have a car-obsessed business. There is surprisingly little that people won't do in this automobile Mecca to just increase and prolong our addiction to cars that are bankrupting us and killing the planet and each other, but I guess if you're shooting statins with your dinner, this isn't necessarily at the top of your mind anyway. read more

I had been here a few years ago, and had to come back for their Mac and cheese. It did not disappoint! Food was amazing. For dessert we got the fried pie- the flavor changes but this week was blueberry cherry cheesecake. SO good!! Big drink menu too. We had a baby with us, staff was so friendly and gave us a bolder to put the car seat in. There is a bar area, but definitely still family friendly. read more

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Excellent food in a car garage! Exceptional service! The ambiance is casual and warm. Definitely a family must do! Early evening or afternoon for the kids but we went on an early evening during the week and wasn't too loud or crowded. Got a booth and it was roomy enough for 7 butts! Good food in a nice atmosphere! read more

Visited Vinsetta Garage for the first time and cannot wait to return! Service was excellent! Food was amazing and the ambiance was so great! We had conversations with diners on either side of us. Everyone shared how much they loved the food from pizza to burgers to Mac and cheese. This is a a unique dining experience and you couldn't feel more at home. The staff are were friendly and you feel the positive energy. Highly recommend! read more

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Vinsetta is known for their mac and cheese - and boy does it never disappoint! I've only ever had burgers here and it's a great spot for that! I enjoy sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen. If you walk in, chances are you're more likely to get a quicker spot at the bar if you're up for it. You can watch the kitchen and see all the food coming out which I highly recommend...for obvious reasons. Their bowl entrees look very good and was told they're a must-try if you aren't in the mood for a burger or mac. Vinsetta Garage is a staple alone to at least come and check out the atmosphere. An old car shop turned restaurant AND on historic Woodward. read more

Vinsetta Garage - Bar Seating Vibe - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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Vinsetta Garage is a solid American food joint, known for the mac and cheese and burgers. It is a popular spot, so often times there can be a bit of a wait especially on a Friday or Saturday. The vibes in this old garage are great, the really lean into the garage / car aesthetic. I do really love this spot, the food is always really good and their mac and cheese is always a hit for me. I usually either get a burger (I love their burger sauce) or the mac and cheese dinner. My biggest gripe as many have mentioned before me is the price, it's $25 for a burger and fries and I just can't justify that. It's a really good restaurant, and I do highly recommend, it's just not a place I will be going to super often. read more

The last time I ate here was back in 2013 but I cannot review that experience, since it was so long ago. My friends and I ended eating here last night (Saturday evening). There was a 45-minutes wait since it was busy-busy but we waited in our car and chatted, which went by quickly. Once our table was ready, they texted my friend to let her know our table was ready. The service was great and the place is pretty clean. Appetizer, we had the Disco Fries. They were good, the gravy was rich but not overbearing (too much). I did not care much for Ellsworth cheese curds, it didn't do much to the dish and felt like I was eating rubber.. Meal, I had the EV1 (Vegetarian burger, they can make it vegan upon request). I really enjoyed the burger, everything was propionate but the burger can get messy. I do like the side of chips, which they had a lemony taste...maybe it was vinegar - lol. Overall, this place was good and pretty cool. I love the fact it is in an old garage and has such great character and interior. Would I recommend this place to friends and family members? Yes, if you love burgers..this is your place! read more

Delicious food. Huge portions. Great atmosphere. Pizzas were great. Vegan burger delicious

The decor is pretty sick. Cool building right on Woodward and super convenient. Not a huge draft selection, but enough to find something you like. Boozy shakes are a great treat after. Food is decent. Tikka fries are a fun concept, but they were pretty one note. Didn't try any mac n cheese, but I'm pretty sure that's their bread and butter. Saw a couple go to other tables and looks pretty good. I'd try it again and get some of that Mac next time instead of tikka fries. read more

Hello? Vinsetta, are you listening? I am looking through these reviews and I am seeing a trend. The price has increased and the quality has decreased. I went yesterday specifically for the chip and dip and even ordered two orders for the table. Besides the dip being half the size it used to be and the price increasing by 50%, the dip was sour cream. Absolutely no taste of onions at all. Both orders were exactly the same. Very, very disappointing. Let's move on to the salads which were two Greek salads. I can honestly say, I don't think either of us have ever had a salad that bad. Soggy romaine, excessive amount of dressing, onions and chilis. The chilies were so spicy that is all I tasted. What has happened to this place. Oh, let me not forget my $14 Bad Hombre. I have had shots come in larger glasses for half the price. I guess I don't have to wonder why they were not busy on a Saturday and neither should they if they are reading these reviews. read more

Such an iconic place in the food does not disappoint. Must stop by if you're in the area.

It was not super busy at 5:30 on a Sunday, but we had reservations since there were 7 of us. Our server, Dane, was good. Food was mediocre at best. Four of us got burgers and they were all overcooked- dry as heck. My pretzel bun, which was extra cost, was cold and hard. The greek salad was absolutely drenched in dressing. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

10/10 my group and I plan on coming back soon! The burger was deliciously filling and the service was quick even though they were very busy! read more

Vinsetta Garage - Macon Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

I understand that the Woodward Cruise is a draw and that Vinsetta is in a good location for that event, but the fact that they raised prices by 30+% during is disappointing. Glad to see that prices have returned to "normal" but I'll definitely be avoiding during knowing this. read more

Great food and a fun atmosphere. Garage themed menu of burgers, pizzas, appetizers and desserts. read more

Vinsetta Garage - Brownie Pie - American Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

We had a reservation for 8 people. 2 of us got there early since it was a birthday party but were told we couldn't be seated until the whole party was there, which is a big pet peeve of mine. Once we were all there we were seated and shortly after ordered. Another party of about 8 were seated next to us. They ended up getting their food before us. We had to ask the server at least 3 times where our food was. I got the vegetarian burger which was disappointing. Also they raised their prices significantly since the last time I was there. Also it is very loud so if you want to talk you have to be loud too. read more

Vinsetta Garage is the family's go-to spot when we are looking for something that will satisfy everyone's unique preferences. We have been dining here since before Covid and their standards and menu options have not dropped. Their menu has options for picky eaters and for those that are a little more adventurous, so no one has to compromise when we eat here! Their cocktails, food, and friendly staff are the reason we are repeat customers. Also very thankful that they now offer reservations! The tikka fries are an absolute must, do not skip them! Check out my Instagram for more @hangry_detroiter read more

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Such a cool place! They really did an amazing job with the garage theme...better than Fords Garage. It just feels more authentic. The service was great! The food was really good as well. I had the flank steak and their Mac-n-cheese was to die for. Highly recommend for a truly unique experience. read more

Arrived on a Saturday night at 6 PM and the wait time was 30-45 minutes and the wait time is accurate. The waiting lobby was nearly shoulder to shoulder but there is an additional waiting area near the restrooms, which is nice for some extra space. The drinks were strong and super yummy. Much needed after a long week. The Paloma was delicious and everyone at the table loved it. My friends ordered a spicy margarita and they both said it was VERY spicy. The Bad Hombre was a party in my mouth and I loved every sip of it. The Cranberry Union Mule was yummy too. My entree, which was the special of the month, called Revolution Breaker 2022 was soooo good. It had a slight kick but had the perfect balance of savor and spice. Tip: they allow reservations online for groups 8+. read more

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