When we first moved to this area, The Vine Bar was our favorite place to go and we frequented it weekly. The staff was knowledgeable, made you feel welcome, and the service was great. They had musical acts that complemented the atmosphere and understood people were there to chat, drink and visit, not to be drowned out. Last night I took a couple of friends to The Vine Bar. It was crowded but there were only two staffers in a losing battle to keep up with the orders. They never smiled or made us feel welcome. They also couldn't offer any suggestions or recommendations about their wines. They ran out of Merlot but when my friend asked for a similar suggestion, the waitress just shrugged her shoulders and waited indifferently. We ordered food which took forever, and when I said something about the lengthy delay, the "cook" from the kitchen snapped at me and said, "Just stop! Be quiet! The kitchen is small, it's not our fault!!" and looked like she was about to cry. The 3-piece band (all vocalists) were very good musically but far too loud for the kind of place The Vine Bar is. It was nearly impossible to talk at all except when they took a break. The Vine Bar used to be the friendliest place in Navarre but that was under different owners and management. It's such a shame to see poor service, rude servers and lack of professionalism ruin a once-favorite...
Read moreA hidden gem! I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro, and confidently say it exceeded all my expectations! From the moment we walked inside, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly made us feel at home. This charming establishment truly deserves every bit of a 5-star rating. The ambiance at The Vine is simply enchanting. The cozy and elegant decor, coupled with soft lighting, creates an intimate and relaxing environment. It is the perfect spot for a romantic date night or a cozy gathering with friends. To me what truly sets The Vine apart is its delectable bistro menu and delicious dessert. You must have some of their creme brulee! As a food enthusiast, I was thoroughly impressed! The staff were warm and attentive and made us all feel like valued guests. The Vine delivers on all fronts. I cannot recommend this place enough. It truly deserves every accolade it receives. Thank you, The Vine for an exceptional evening. I eagerly await...
Read moreI attended an event here with my 16 year old daughter. We were greated by a server saying she's not allowed but because we were attending the event we could stay as long as we stayed behind the curtain in the back and the owner didn't see her. I checked their website prior to going to see what type of establishment it was, nothing mentioned under 21 can not enter nor was it posted on the door or windows. A tad embarrassing to be greeted that way in front of a party, but we stayed and had appetizers which were decent, crabcakes which were ok. Wine was good. I wouldn't necessarily choose this place over some other local favorites like Taste tapas and wine bar, which my daughter and I both love and The Craft Bar where we always receive a friendly greeting and great service. It might be a good idea for them to post a 21 and over only sign on their website and door before others might waste a trip just to be...
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