This place is great. Better than the rating. Food is very good, service was excellent & the atmosphere is exceptional without being stuffy.

This is hands-down our family's go-to restaurant when we are in the area. Their "Taste of Southern Goodness" charcuterie platter is a must-have. Their Taverntini with blue cheese & bacon stuffed olives is an indication of their attention to detail. The service is always efficient and extremely personable. As for ambiance, the building was rebuilt on the site of an old barn using a lot of the original lumber. Far from feeling rustic, it feels more like an old English Pub. read more

This place is a major disappointment compared to its former glory. Vintage Tavern and its sister establishments were recently sold and has been spiraling out to control. Everytime I come I am unpleasantly surprised with new ways to make my experience worst. Last time I went my family and I waited over 1.5 hours waiting on our food and spent a total of 3 hours at the restaurant. This time the wait wasn't the issue but the quality of the food. I ordered the bison ribeye which is the bigger of the two steaks. It came and it was the size of my palm, not to mention it wasn't cooked correctly. My potatoes were burnt and I'm leaving hungry. It's a nice place with nice seating but that's all they have going for them anymore. This is my last time coming sadly. read more

Food was great, decor was nice as well. The only bad part was the table wasn't the best spot in the restaurant for the two of us. I would absolutely go back for the food alone though, I would just request a specific spot now. read more

Read about Vintage Tavern in a local magazine and thought it would be the classy vibe to celebrate our son's 26th Birthday. It was perfect. Parking was easy even on a Saturday night. Table was ready when we reserved for. Server was beyond professional and sang Happy Birthday in high opera fashion to our son who works in the live theater sector. We enjoyed the Fried Chicken and Beef Tenderloin entrees with a refreshing Fall Salad with fresh apples. Would highly recommend this business run with family pride and culinary chops. read more

Nice place, not one water spot on all glasses or silverware. A good place to impress your guests. Figure $50.00 per person with a drink.

Slow service and meal came out cold. Very disappointing. Do not mind paying price for a good meal, but this was ridiculous.

We always have a great time when we go to vintage tavern. Even when they're late they continue to run around and rush to make sure you're taken care of. The food is amazing as well as the drinks. This time we had an opportunity to sit outside and it was very calming. We will definitely continue to go back. read more

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Fathers day dinner today, and it was really good! We ate outside, which was nice it made it feel very personal as we were the only ones outside on a relatively hot day. The service was excellent! Our server, i wish i could remember her name, was very personable and gave some great info on the restaurant as well as great recommendations. The restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients. I started with the crab & shrimp bisque, and had a Bison steak with squash and zucchini, and Mash potatoes. My wife has the Tavern Nachos. Which she loved. The twist there was the Nachos used scallop style potatoes rather than actual nachos. All of the food was really good. We will be back. I also had the strawberry bourbon drink which was a refreshing take on an old fashioned. Very good. All in all we all loved this restaurant and plan on coming back. read more

This is the 3rd time I have been here. I was hoping that maybe the last 2 times, they just weren't on their game. Nope! It was still pretty bad. I don't know why there are these great reviews. (?) I'm puzzled! In my most recent visit, I ordered the fried chicken. How could I go wrong? I even asked how many pieces of chicken. Leg, thigh and breast. Ok, sounds good,so far. What came was a leg, a thigh and HALF of a breast!!!!! HALF of a single piece of breast!! I never saw such miserly portions. My companion had the duck that was raw. But because the grains it was served with were also undercooked, she chose to alert the server that this could effect other's meal. Overall, this was not an experience, anyone spending this kind of money is looking forward to. read more

It's a small southern restaurant tucked in a nice neighborhood. My husband and I liked it a lot!

Amazing!! We have been here many times and will keep going back. The food, service and environment are superior! Looking forward to some wine when it's warmer and a nice chair overlooking the beautiful property. So well done! read more

Went here for the first time for our 33rd anniversary. It was wonderful! First thing my husband noticed was how they personalized our menu for our special day. We had Taste of The South appetizer. Delicious. Great selection of the best bourbons. Husband had the Bison skirt steak and I had flounder. Very hard to choose as everything looked great. Shared a chocolate torte with the absolute best peanut butter ice cream we have ever had. Their coffee was good and strong. Then they brought us complimentary champagne and grapes. The waitstaff was excellent. Shout out to Allie. Will definitely go again soon. read more

Vintage Tavern - Personalized menu - Southern Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Went there tonight for our Anniversary! It was a wonderful experience, staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was fantastic. If you like Martini's you have to try the Tavern Martini, with the best olives I have have, blue cheese and bacon stuffed. Only reason not a 5 is that I believe all places need to strive to be better, even the best! read more

Yes, i certainly am a fan! my boyfriend and his family come here every so often and i've heard wonderful things so i finally had to come and try it! i'm so glad i did. we sat by the bar and grabbed a few drinks and their cheeseboard was FAB. the blue cheese on a slice of apple make my mouth water just thinking about it! i opted for the special of the night which was rockfish and potatoes. my boyfriend got pasta. honestly, the food was just so good and the bartenders were friendly. it's so pretty inside even with all the scary animals hanging everywhere lol. i'd def recommend stopping bay this place again! read more

We choose this place on a whim... definitely not planned but I am so glad we stumbled into this hideaway. The menu is limited so I would suggest reviewing the website before you go... the wine was lengthy. I opted for a small portion house salad with the red wine dressing & pan Seared Flounder with a Malbec ( I know reds and fish but it was a good pairing for me). The food was absolutely delicious and over exceeded my expectations. Now the staff was so welcoming and nice... we were literally the last patrons there and they didn't make us feel rushed, they allowed us to sit and talk until after 11pm. I will definitely be dining here again. read more

I've dined here multiple time. Mostly for the main dining area. Today I tried the Tavern. The service was perfect. The waitress came by at all the right times. Not to much and not to little attention. The food was good as always. A few things on the Tavern menu are different. Sandwiches and flatbread. read more

Have been twice for dinner, first just me and my significant other and the service was great, the food not so much, okay but liked the atmosphere, sort of clubby. Second time party of 4 and the service very slow and our meals not good. Fish entree very dry and over done. Just a disappointing evening for the 4 of us. read more

So disappointing on Valentines day. We went once before and it was great!!!This time not great! Our waiter was slow getting things to us food was lukewarm. Another incoming table was finished with apps before he took our app order. Martini was not ice cold as it was before. The food was ok but dessert was awful. I tried the red velvet cake was horrible!! Dry, tasteless, more like bread. Very expensive with drinks, disappointing, won't be back. read more

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Wow! We chose this place for restaurant week and were not disappointed. It's a bit out of our way, but well worth the trip. The restaurant is beautifully designed, the perfect spot for a special evening. I cannot say enough about the service! It's the little touches that make the experience and Vintage Tavern is full of them. First, our server swapped out the beige napkins for dark ones, as all in our party were wearing darker clothes - a little weird (it was a new one on me anyway), but thoughtful. Then when we opened our menus, we were greeted with personalized restaurant week menus - "Vintage Tavern welcomes the S. Party" - that surely made us feel special! Then there was the food. As I have said before, some places really miss the point of restaurant week and skimp out on the selections with inferior product, and some places just know how to do it right. Vintage Tavern does it right! The idea is to entice diners to come back. They get it. Our party started with the pimento cheese plate, Caesar salads and this amazing sweet potato soup. All were excellent. The pimento cheese was smooth and flavorful, the salads dressed perfectly and the soup had just a hint of what I think was red pepper - creamy goodness. We chose entrees of filet mignon (there was an up charge, but well worth it), roasted chicken and one of us went rogue and ordered the rockfish special. Everything was cooked perfectly and the sides were interesting and complimented the proteins well. We finished with creme brûlée (because I never pass that up), a rich and satisfying chocolate torte and a light and wonderful cheesecake As if the staff didn't make the evening special enough, the hostess stopped us on the way out to give us a coupon for our next visit. Other places that participate in their city's restaurant weeks need to take notes from the Vintage Tavern. Will we go back? You better believe it! Even though it's a 45 minute drive through 2 tunnels from our house. It's worth it! read more

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Service is over the top at Vintage Tavern, a very enjoyable experience and a throwback to a time when going out to dinner was special. Cocktails were spot on and for anyone who enjoys a Manhattan, you will not be disappointed. My wife ordered the pan seared flounder and she declared it one of the best she's ever had. She asked for mashed potatoes in place of the polenta and it tasted as if thy were fresh made. I ordered the seafood boil, but was informed that the lobster would be substituted with extra shrimp and mussels. Big mistake on my part for ordering this dish. For some strange reason, the chef decided to drizzle some white sauce all over the boil, something I never experienced before. Makes it very messy to extract the meat from the mussels. Side note: please provide a little dish to discard the shells next time. Basically, it was a bowl of about 6 shrimp and some mussels and about two tablespoons of diced potatoes in a white wine sauce with some kind of Mayo-based sauce drizzled on top with two thin pieces of bread. Why no clams?? No sausage? Note to management: if lobster is too costly either raise the price or 86 the dish off your already limited menu. Maybe this was an off night for the chef, but I'm giving it 3-1/2 stars just for the great service, I would have respected this place more if the server said "we are not offering the seafood boil at this time due to supply chain issues with our purveyors". And another side note to management: please print out the specials for the day, the cacophony of a crowded restaurant makes it difficult to hear the recitation of a dish that has 10 or so notable ingredients through the surgical mask of a server. read more

Fantastic food and service. Love sitting in the bar area and grabbing a burger from the bar menu.

My husband and I went to dinner at vintage tavern for the first time. Everything was exceptional! My husband had the ribeye that was perfectly cooked and so juicy. He didn't even need a knife to cut it! My mahi was delicious paired with tomato grits (I think). We had the pimento cheese and also the charred grape salad. At the end the pecan pie was nothing short of a taste of grandma's house. The ambiance made us feel we were snowed in at a ski lodge. It was so cozy by the fireplace. Our server was Marlese and she just made the experience with her friendliness, attentiveness, knowledge of the menu and overall exceptional service! Thank you! We can't wait to go back! read more

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We've always driven by Vintage Tavern and have wanted to see what it was all about. We made a last minute reservation, and when we showed up we were promptly greeted by a plethora of very happy staff. We were taken to our table, and immediately given water, and were able to order our beverages. Our waiter, Brian (sp?), was beyond friendly, and made our experience perfect. He told us the specials right away, and was very detailed with everything. He was able to answer any questions that we had about any of the dishes on the menu, and was not afraid to tell us his personal opinions on the dishes (which we loved). In the end, the four of us ordered appetizers consisting of: the smoked whitefish dip, and the grilled mojo octopus. Both appetizers were so packed with flavor, we couldn't get enough. Then for the entrees we ordered: the cider brined pork chop (chef's preference on temperature), the smoked duck pasta, the shrimp and grits, and the pan fried flounder. Having tried everything that came out to the table, I truly couldn't pick a favorite, everything was delicious, and perfectly cooked! We all cannot wait to return, this will be on our list of favorite local restaurants! Thank you to the whole team! read more

This is our 4th visit. I really wanted to love this place. Our visits have been hit or miss. On Valentines Day, it put the icing on the cake. We made reservations, they charged $50 pp if cancelled, fine, okay. When we showed up we were given a 5 course pre-fixed menu. Not a regular menu. We we're not told making the reservation...and you could tell other tables were unaware also. So now you're forced to eat what theyve chosen for you or pay $50/pp. The menu was not fun, people in our party didn't like certain foods. So for most in our party it turned into a sub-par 3 course meal. Ohh, and we spend over what we normal pay at Vintage Tavern for food we didn't want or care for. This is our final try with this restaurant. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a scrumptious meal of beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and broccolini. The meat was tender and juicy. The sides were delicious. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The decor was elegant and the outside fire pits were inviting and beautiful. Excellent restaurant! read more

Went for my wife's birthday. Debated leaving a review, but for $300 (including tip) I thought I'd give my honest review. Drinks ordered, old fashioned and a pomegranate martini of sorts, and a diet coke. After about 10 minutes waiting for the drinks (soda came quickly) we were told there was a delay because the bar was busy (there were more empty chairs at the bar than occupied seats). The old fashioned came out with a wedge of orange, and was overly sweet, same with the martini (sweet)- very underwhelming. We ordered the charcuterie board as an appetizer, it was ok. Would expect an explanation of what came on the board, but we dived in without one. Prosciutto was pretty good, summer sausage was summer sausage, and the third meat was questionable - we debated and i guessed corned beef, my buddy guessed tongue, we were both right, corned beef tongue. Wasn't bad, but overall underwhelming (price factored in). I got the crab bisque, the best part of my meal, lots of crab, nice flavor. My wife ordered the crab cake special, and this was the best main on the table. No issues with her food. The worst part of the meal, the other two of us ordered the ribeye. For over 50$ a steak, with minimal amount of sides, you'd expect a great cut of meat. It was not. Both were filled with tendon, and not tender, and if I was betting, I'd put a hell of a lot money on the steak being previously frozen, and not well prepped. The steak was worse than a Applebees sirloin and cost 5x as much. Side note: Menu boasts of elk and bison, neither of which were on the menu. I threw away over 3/4 of a 'ribeye', truly the worst steak I've ordered at a restaurant, without the price, the price was a kick in the crotch. We didn't attempt dessert, best decision of the night, my wife got to have Brewster's, and that at least got the bad taste of the dinner out of our mouths. Would not recommend. read more

Wowee! I don't always often come to this side of the bridge, but I and glad I did today! I had not come to vintage tavern's before because tavern sounded as if it was a bar but it is actually a very nice restaurant but they have a bar too! We sat upstairs which was nice. The have a intamite feel but it also it has the tables spaced very nicely so you are not breath on your neighbor. Our server was Byron and he was so charming I worries he will steal my date! He is very knowledgeable about the special which was an octopus (not a whole one L O L) and he also had very funny jokes like when he said "would you like another round of dessert?" We said no but I would definitely like another round of dining at The Vitnage Tavern's with Byron as are waiter! read more

We ate here for our anniversary dinner. I had mentioned when making the reservation that it was our reservation, so we could have an intimate table, and they welcomed us with personalized menus, and a small glass of sparkling wine to toast with. The gesture was appreciated. The food was good for the most part. We started with the sampler, and enjoyed everything included. The pepper jelly was just okay, we're used to spicier jelly and this was a little blah. For our dinners, my husband had the elk. They were out of the vegetables it is served with, so he had mac and cheese and a side of sauteed mushrooms. He enjoyed his dinner, but said he wouldn't order elk again. I had the tenderloin, but without the veal reduction. The steak was wonderful and perfectly cooked. The sauteed spinach was good, but the mashed potatoes were pretty bland. They were also out of an ingredient for the cocktail I wanted (it was blood orange something...), so I ordered a glass of the sangria. It wasn't great. It was way too sweet and honestly tasted like Hi-C fruit punch. The only downside to our evening was that they close at 8:00, so for our 7:30 reservation, we were literally the only table there. We obviously had great service, but it wasn't very romantic watching the servers clean their stations while they waited for us to leave. Obviously, this was my fault, since I didn't pay attention to their business hours, but if you're going to close at 8:00, please don't let people make a 7:30 reservation. read more

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Vitange Tavern offers a very pleasurable dining experience. My experience is based on a business dinner for my company. We reserved the top floor, which made it an intimate event. During our social hour, the waitress was very pleasant, and provided prompt service. The lighting was perfect, and decor was very interesting. You can tell the owner must be an avide hunter, but it is all tastefully decorated throughout the establishment. The entire staff was very friendly and provided great service. Due to the size of our party, the company went with a pre-selected 3 course menu. I chose to start off with th butternut squash curry soup. I expected it to have diced butternut squash in this soup, but it was a puree. I was a little hesitant at first, but I was very suprised at the flavor. It wasn't the greatest soup, but it was good. I enjoy trying new types of food. For the main cours, I selected the Ginger Brined Bone-in Pork Chop. It was a very big pork chop, and the picture doesn't give it justice. It was served ontop of a polenta cake, with a side of ginger apple compote. The pork chop was drizzled with a very tasty soy mustard glaze. I finished the evening with the Chocolate Raspberry Rhapsody. This was delicious chocolate torte topped with a thick cream, and drizzled with raspberry sauce. After the dinner, the manager came to our area to thank us for our business. He informed us about the history of the restaurant, and let us know that the menu is very seasonal. The menu is pricey, but it is expected at this type of establishment. I'm very excited about the new entree ideas for the upcoming menu change. Needless to say, I loved the food and will love to return. read more

Food quality was fantastic!! Best staff ever. Very romantic setting and fine dining. Bit pricey, but the best steak ever!!! read more

Vintage Tavern - Best place for steak in Hampton Roads! - Southern Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

We went here for a work Christmas party. Little did I know before I got there what a treat we were given. It's beautiful inside. Very cozy! We have the whole upstairs area as a private dining experience. Every thing I ate was perfect except maybe the side of potatoes were a little dry( needed a butter or sauce). But everything from the salad to dinner to dessert was amazing! I had the tenderloin and it was cooked perfectly! Would definitely go again but it'a a place where you get what you pay for. Excellent food at a higher price. Here's a picture of the table we were at. read more

Vintage Tavern - Large dining area for large parties. - Southern Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

So good! Great food that you can't get just anywhere. They have wild game and it's cooked perfectly. Staff was very attentive and fast. The atmosphere is really great and it has an upscale feel! Love it! read more

We often visit with a group. The food is always good and atmosphere great. Given their price point, they would have to wow me to get a 5 star. Overall, this is a must visit in Coastal Virginia. read more

I got the flounder and my husband got the steak. The flounder was everything I was looking for. It was delicious and the food came out quick. I truly enjoy wining and dining but I appreciate prompt service. It was extremely hot inside the restaurant which was an awful experience, we were sweating during the duration of our entire dinner. We would of stayed and probably ordered another bottle of wine but it was unbearable. It ruined the ambiance. read more

Went here for our wedding anniversary. This place is pretty cool as they advertise when you arrive a lot about the food being served at your pace and it being your time. I didn't really know what they meant by that until the food, etc. started coming. We ordered a pre-appetizer, appetizer (salads), main entrée, dessert, and even a whole bottle of wine. To keep it simple, everything, and I mean everything was absolutely fantastic. The flavors were all unique and commenting on a specific food item won't really matter as their menu rotates with whatever is fresh and in season. But it really was all fantastic. Back to what they meant about the experience being at your pace. Each course was brought out at a pace respective to how fast we were eating. You can request they hurry up, slow down, etc. It really is done "at your pace". We found out that by enjoying the wine, conversation, and ambience, we spent a hair over 2 hours here eating dinner. However, it didn't feel like two hours! It was great. I liked being able to just relax and be pampered for a moment in time. From what I've been told, there is a outdoor patio that has an phenomenal view. We arrived when it was dark so I'm not able to comment on that. If you're trying to do something special, hands down, go here. Food taste - 5 Overall Service - 5 Value of food to cost - 4 Facility - 5 Repeat customer? - yes Dog friendly? - no TL;DR - High end place that delivers great food and service. read more

Dinner with a friend of mine as she had not been here. Both of us requested options from the server Andrew. Food looked and tasted AMAZING! we ordered the seasonal dessert and so delicious!! Andrew was also an excellent server. Such a great place to be for food and atmosphere and I've nver been disappointed. read more

This is an excellent restaurant. I went to the Vintage Tavern for the first time this past Saturday and left extremely satisfied. Our waiter Bryan was fabulous. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful. The food...was something that was out of Nappa Valley. We ordered a she-crab soup that had HUGE lumps of crab in it. Our second appetizer was the Vintage Tavern Charcuterie Plate, that had a sampling off their own house sausages...exquiste. Already being buzzed from my Pineapple Martini comes out the nights special...an 18 ounce rib eye, rare to medium rare, charred on the outside, cooked to perfection. This steak was the deity of all steaks. Well worth the money. The chef's name was Sarah...we are not worthy! I LOVED my experience at the Vintage Tavern. I loved it so much that I am planning on returning very soon so I can try other dishes. The dress attire can be dressy, but seemed to be in that zone where as long as you weren't in raggedy jeans, its all good. Being from Hawaii, I walked in the restaurant in a summer dress and flip flops, and nobody even so much as batted an eye. Then again, I'll walk into a wedding in flip flops. Straying away from the topic slightly, I could not finish my 18 ounce now around 16 ounce steak, so I had them pack it to go. My dog...my damn rottweiler Gino (named after Ginos East Pizza in Chicago) got into my take out container and ATE MY $38 DEITY OF ALL RIB EYE STEAKS. The entire steak. ALL GONE. I can laugh about it now, but you have no idea how pissed I was. That was a damn good steak and my dog happen to catch the break of a life time. Although I was about to look up rottweiler rescue organizations...that dog had its day. read more

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2.5/5. This is a difficult review to write. The service was excellent and the staff, from our server, to the chef, to the general manager, all stopped by to check on us. The decor was nice and the impression I got was that they were going for a fine dining experience that the food doesn't always live up to. The food was, at best, a mixed bag. I had the baby back ribs. While the portion was generous the quality was disappointing. The menu stated that they were "house smoked" but I could find no evidence that they were actually smoked. There was no real smoke taste and no smoke ring. Perhaps "house smoked" has some specific meaning I'm not aware of. They were also rather tough for BBQ style meat. The Sauce was fine but perhaps too much was slathered on. Another member of our party had the Tenderloin. While the meat was cooked well and was otherwise well flavored there was an odd, but not unpleasant, wood/ charcoal flavor too it that I couldn't place when I had a bite. Myself and another BBQ cooker couldn't figure out what flavor it was despite having experience with many different BBQ woods. A couple of the other members of our party had the duck special. They all said it was very good. I can't comment directly since I didn't taste it. Overall I would say given the cost and the hit or miss nature of the rather limited menu that you could have a meal worthy of the price if you got lucky in that what they do well is what you like. On the other hand you could end up with just ok food at a somewhat steep price. You would of course get excellent service though. So I would recommend that you know the menu and look for items you like before going. Also check reviews to see how they pan out. read more

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and it was Nothing short of amazing!! From the beginning voicemail you confirm reservations and remind us it would get chilly but they would have blankets in case we got cold to the champagne toast, service was amazing. They are practicing social distancing. We had a great table outside by the fire pit. Enjoyed the steak and elk entrees as well at the pecan pie for the dessert. Awesome vines and once again outstanding service. Would Def Recommend! You can't go wrong with any of the meals read more