Vinnie's Steakhouse and Tavern

Vinnie's Steakhouse and Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joe

   Raleigh7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have dined at Vinnie's many times over several years. The service is always excellent...attentive without being intrusive. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and chose steaks which were cooked to perfection and delicious. We will continue to patronize Vinnie's in the future as one our "go to' choices for special occasions.
   

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   Dani

   Raleigh1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Terrible experience! These people are frauds and have horrible customer service
   

   Vinnie's Steakhouse and TavernResponded on February 27, 2025

   Dear Alan, We regret your unsatisfactory experience at our establishment. Our records indicate that 2 "Opus One" bottles of wine were ordered, presented, and consumed. The price discrepancy in reference was only raised after consumption, when it was stated that "Opus Overture" (a wine that is half the price of "Opus One") was the intended selection. While we strive to provide excellent service, we cannot adjust charges for consumed wine. Given the subsequent hostile interaction and profanity expressed towards our management team, we must respectfully decline future service. Thank you, Owner/Operator
   

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   Kathy VIP

   Raleigh3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The bartender/server were outstanding. First time dining in the bar. Would do it again!!
   

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   Judy

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a wonderful dining experience! We brought dear friends to the restaurant to celebrate the new year and enjoy each other’s company. Our server Jules, made us feel wonderful with her courteous demeanor and competent service. From the delicious oysters, the succulent Ahi Tuna, the well prepared steaks, and the amazing potato Gouda side, the meal was spectacular. We are looking forward to returning.
   

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   Jim VIP

   Raleigh3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great service, nice ambiance. Always reliable.
   

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   Page VIP

   Raleigh22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Always excellent food and service! Really enjoyed the beef ribs special.
   

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   Jeffrey VIP

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service here is reliably always good.
   

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   James

   Raleigh1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was decent, but it certainly wasn’t worth the exorbitant price we paid. A run-of-the-mill ribeye at $90 per pound is simply ridiculous, regardless of the location. The sides were just average, offering nothing extraordinary. The service was excruciatingly slow, especially considering it was a Tuesday evening. I can only imagine how dreadful it would be on a Saturday night. On a positive note, the ambiance was impeccable, just like a high-end steakhouse should be. However, be prepared to be appalled by the state of the men’s restroom. My wife mentioned that the ladies’ room was at least somewhat clean.
   

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   Dustin VIP

   Charleston4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   This was our first time and we were very excited based on the reviews. We eat out a lot in Raleigh, so we know the food scene very well. The food was fantastic but we didn’t get to try everything we ordered because they forgot it. The service was majorly lacking. We got seated right around 7:35, ordered around 7:45, and didn’t get our meals until after 8:45. So over an hour for food to come. In this time, the server forgot to bring us bread until nearly 8:30 so we sat at the table with no food for nearly an hour. On top of that, they totally forgot to bring us the French onion soup we ordered, which was supposed to come out prior to the meal. On top of that, not that it was required, but no discount or comp for the poor service (speed) or totally forgetting the single appetizer we ordered (soup) when the kitchen was running over an hour behind. I didn’t mention it or ask for one, but as someone who eats out often, most of the other high end restaurants would’ve made up for the poor service (discount, free desert, etc).
   

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    Michael VIP

    Raleigh9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a great meal at a high top in the bar with Jules. The food was fantastic and the service was great.
    

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