Old Vines Supper Club — Restaurant in Florida

I had been meaning to check out this place since it opened... man, am I kicking myself that I hadn't made it there before now. The exterior belies what awaits inside; you would never suspect the intimate and charming space that is imbued with such charm and warmth. There are only around 6 table tops; it was cozy and quaint. Immediately as you enter, you are greeted by Zach, who somehow knows everyone's name as they walk through the door and makes you feel at home. What a nice touch to have my name printed on the menu celebrating my birthday. The food was absolutely extraordinary. The chef came out and described in detail each course. We were eating absolute Art. It was so special in every way. The only thing that topped some of the best food and wine we've ever had, was Zach. He was so personable, knowledgeable, and engaging the entire time. I don't know how he masterfully worked single handedly all of the tables, ensuring that we all got the same attentive service. Somehow one person was doing the jobs of at least three people. To say it was impressive is an understatement. To me good service and ambiance is just as important as the quality of food. This local hidden gem has it all. We were there for 3 heavenly hours... and left absolutely stuffed (they do not skimp on portions). As much as I kind of want to keep this a hidden gem for the ones in the know, I also think this has to be shared, and I very much want to support this local business that deserves ALL of the accolades. It is rare for me to be as impressed as I was with Old Vines Supper Club. This is probably my new...

We celebrated our anniversary last night at Old Vines Supper Club. We wanted a truly special experience and Old Vines did not disappoint! Do not be fooled by the unassuming strip mall on Davis Blvd. where this place is located. When we opened the door we stepped into this chic, intimate space decorated in modern black and red and perfectly lit for a relaxing dinner. We were greeted by name as we walked in and shown to our table by Zach who took such amazing care of us for the rest of the evening. We started out with some champagne to begin our anniversary celebration as we perused the pre-fixe menu. We were given 2 choices in each of the 5 courses. As each course was presented, the chef came out to describe the dish. There was also the option to add a wine pairing to each dish, however we opted for wine by the glass. Each course was a work of art. Presentation was beautiful and flavor amazing. I only wish I took photos! One thing I truly appreciated was the relaxed and un-rushed pace of this experience. We spent about 3.5 hours here just enjoying every thing about it. So many special touches showing they really care about giving their customers a first class experience not only with the food but the service as well. The whole package is usually tough to come by these days. Old Vines has perfected it. We are also looking forward to trying their wine bar location at Mercato. Thank you Zach! We will...

I'm giving this 5 stars as overall we enjoyed the experience, however and to be helpful not merely critical, the food part deserves a 4 and the wine pairing a 4.5. The food itself quality wise was good, but execution and sometimes flavor failed at times. For example the sous vide pork roulette was served almost cold, the smeared brown sauce a miss and visually pretty unappealing, the artichoke dish covered with arugula leaves and shredded cheese - another miss. That said, the lobster pasta, sensational. Compared to some of the tasting menus we have experienced in places like NYC and Paris this was regrettably a long way off, remembering that at @$200 a head with wine it's not exactly inexpensive. The highlight however was the wine pairing and the very passionate and knowledgeable server. Yes not all selections quite worked, but that did not dimish the fun and theater of the presentation. Again, with a little more study and trial, this part of it could go from good to very good. The very last comment is location...very very strange in a rather down market little strip mall. But what the heck...that might in itself add to...