The Vintage Press Restaurante

My husband and I were in town shopping. He was looking for places to grab something to eat. He came across TVP and wanted to try it out. I was hesitant because it said fine dining and we were nowhere near dressed for fine dining. He insisted. We walked in on a Sunday during brunch. We were greeted with a smile and immediately seated. The attentive ladies whom I did not get names, were amazing! Richard was nice with the piano keys and greeted us as he was making his exit. Now, for the food. I can tell you how delicious it was or you can come and see for yourselves. Which I recommend y'all do!

Nestled in Visalia, The Vintage Press is a true gem that offers an unforgettable dining experience. The beautiful garden out front sets a serene tone, while inside, the old-world eclectic charm, soft lighting, and unique piano player create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The service is impeccable, with every detail thoughtfully attended to. The wine list is extensive, and the whiskey selection is equally impressive. As for the food, it’s nothing short of outstanding. My husband had the swordfish, which was perfectly flaky and tender, while I enjoyed the filet mignon, which melted like butter and was topped with a delicious Béarnaise sauce. We started with freshly baked bread with a crisp, golden crust. While we skipped appetizers this time, in the past, the oysters on the half shell were phenomenal, and the wedge salad we had this visit was to die for. I’ve also had the lamb shank here, which was prepared exquisitely. The Vintage Press holds a special place in our hearts—it was where my mom celebrated her 75th birthday, not knowing it would be her last. A week ago, my husband brought me here for my own birthday, making it a place full of cherished memories. If you’re in Visalia, The Vintage Press is a must-visit!

I had the pleasure of taking my mom to The Vintage Press for Mother’s Day brunch, and it was an experience I’ll cherish for years. From the moment we stepped through the grand red canopy, it felt like entering a world where every detail matters – a place where the art of living is celebrated. Inside, the dining room felt like a living gallery, with mirrored walls reflecting the warm glow of chandeliers and the soft, graceful notes of live piano music. The hand-painted murals from 1980, with their flowing lines, classical figures, and vibrant floral arrangements, added a touch of timeless romance to the space. These panels, rich in color and detail, echoed the artistry of the food itself – each dish a carefully composed masterpiece, as much a feast for the eyes as it was for the palate. From the perfectly folded linens to the fresh pink roses on each table, every detail felt thoughtfully chosen, creating an atmosphere that was both refined and deeply comforting. The food was presented with the same attention to artistry as the murals on the walls, each plate a small canvas, reflecting the care and passion of the chefs. Thank you, Vintage Press, for creating a space where memories like this can flourish – a place where every meal is a celebration, every bite a brushstroke in the art of living.

Beautiful vintage restaurant. Would have been far more enjoyable except for the music selection. We ordered the Atlantic salmon and Halibut dinners. Both dishes were excellent. However, the potatoes that accompanied the Atlantic salmon were tasteless. The halibut was supposed to come with asparagus and did not have any. Also enjoyed the Grand Marnier cake for dessert. Above and beyond exceptional.

Beautiful vintage restaurant and barroom with gorgeous original carpentry in the bar area. Very nice environment with a piano player during our meal. We enjoyed great cocktails, and shared a few delicious appetizers for a Sunday brunch.

I really did not expect this kind of dining experience in Visalia. Everything about The Vintage Press was excellent. We had a selection of the tinned meats, escargot,and mushrooms for an appetizer. The tinned meats, (think tuna, oysters, sardines, etc.) provided a variety of tastes in a unique presentation. The snails were very good. One of our group had never had escargot and swore he would never eat them ended up eating 3. For my entree I had the ribeye. It was excellent. All the members of the group really enjoyed their meals. The chef/ owner stopped by our table toward the end of our meal and he spoke with another couple out for an anniversary dinner The service was top notch and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. I highly recommend The Vintage Press if you are looking for the best dining option in Visalia.

Had brunch here with my family and everything we ordered was excellent. From the brunch menu, we had the burger, salad with Atlantic salmon, and the filet mignon. They were pretty big portions so we were quite full but I’m so happy that we still chose to have dessert afterwards. We had the crème brûlée and the blood orange ice cream. They were amazing. Honestly, I’d come back just to try the rest of the desserts too. The food was great, the service was friendly, and the whole experience was really enjoyable. Definitely worth checking out!

Impeccable. Every time. We love it. We go for special occasions. When out of town visitors are in. Or for just a lunch or dinner. We love the brunch but really it's all good.

I went there with family to have lunch and celebrate a couple of birthdays. As we walked into the restaurant, I immediately realized that this place felt upscale and classy. The servers were wearing cummerbunds, and the tablecloths were white with white cloth napkins. After sitting down, I couldn't help but admire the detail of the woodwork and etched glass. A lot of thought went into the design of the restaurant. It was elegant and yet warm. I couldn't help wondering when the restaurant first opened. At the risk of making the restaurant sound dated, they do things like deliver warm sourdough bread to the table, something you don't see as much these days and yet the menu was very current offering tinned fish alongside classics such as steak and frites. I had a White Cheddar burger and fries. Other people at the table ordered the Lamb Lulu Kebab and another person ordered the chicken breast. We all enjoyed our lunch! I really enjoyed the Vintage Press; it is great spot to celebrate a special occasion.

This was an unbelievable place with unbelievable regulars to match. The restaurant thinks it's all that, the waitstaff think they're all that, and the patrons think they're all that. The whole experience was condescending and disappointing, but if they knocked it out of the park, I would understand and even give them a thumbs up. They didn't, I would go as far as to say that it was barely average--these people think that they're cooking exemplary food and sophisticated recipes. This is like buying an obviously fake Rolex and paying Rolex prices because an influencer said it was cool. Hope the analogy makes sense.... I had the duck. It was a full $20 more than my favorite duck that I've had at a different restaurant+different city which, unlike this one, actually has a Michelin star. Doesn't make any sense where they get this confidence from. LOL. Ambiance wise, horribly outdated in a sad and not classy way. The bones have lots of potential--if they wanted to they could make it look much more polished in a sophisticated Sean Connery type of way.

First time having Sunday brunch but it was amazing. I've been here plenty of times with my family over the years and have never been disappointed. So when I was looking for a place to celebrate my birthday and have brunch while I was in town visiting family I knew I had to come here. And just as expected this spot was perfect! Their brunch menu has a wide variety of options and their cocktails are delicious. Probably one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. For brunch they provide a fruit/pastry tower. It came fully loaded with many different fruits, mini croissants, poppy seed bread, cranberry scones, jams, and butter. For appetizers we shared the mushroom puff pastry and pork belly bacon. The mushroom pastry is insane, basically mushroom butter at this point but sooooooo good. And the pork belly was high quality, cooked great, and had a delicious sweet/spicy glaze. For entree I had the salmon and shrimp cake Benedict, AMAZING! So rich, a little zesty, and flavorful seafood. I would easily eat this for breakfast constantly. Everyone who dined was very satisfied with their drinks and food. This place is general is so cool! Doesn't seem like much from the outside in a same town like Visalia but the architecture is timeless and beautiful. A must spot if you're in the area.

Me and my family went there for breakfast this summer break, And left right away,Because of the way we got treated we didn't even get to order our food. me and my family got disrespected in front of others ! Unbelievable! Very disappointing!!! Very rude front desk woman " hostess " who was not wearing a name tag she probably gets a lot of complaints about her attitude and manners ! Obviously thats why she doesn't wear her name tag. Never going there again! Don't even know how people enjoy going to place like this where you get treated badly in front of others. I do not recommend this place

Mackenzie was a great server. She offered great recommendations and was very helpful and friendly. Food was to die for and the restaurant itself was beautiful. We will return for sure.

Review is for Thanksgiving Dinner 2024! Vintage Press is a classy, old school restaurant in Visalia with a large bar separated by a large dining room. Its the sort of place for a formal banquet, or maybe a live musician or singer. We booked dinner for Thanksgiving dinner since that way we avoid having to cook, clean, or deal with days of leftover turkey. Dinner was outstanding and probably one of the better Turkey dinners I've had in a long time, Both the white and dark meat were moist and juicy, and the sweet potato and whole cranberries shined as sides too. For non-turkey fans, their Scottish Salmon was melt-in-your mouth soft and decadent. Even our picky 4-yo son enjoyed this, and he usually only likes penne pasta for dinner. The other items on the set menu were also good. There was a nice, mushroom puff pastry packed with umami and texture contrasts. Then, an edible roasted pumpkin bowl with chicken meat inside. Creative and healthy dish! The only minor letdown was dessert - we wanted cheesecake but they sold out and gave us an average pumpkin pie instead. Service was friendly and the ambiance is very good for parties. The head chef even stopped by to say hello. They had giant pumpkins for decorations and a nice patio outside for pictures. A great restaurant for celebrating any occasion.

This is an old-school place with terrific service, old-world food and ambience. Apparently they have a huge wine cellar. All five of us enjoyed our meals - halibut, swordfish, duck breast, chicken, pasta (although perfectly cooked, the pasta wasn't anything special). The server took great care of us and that's always appreciated. Expensive.

I wanted to give another 5 star review, based on our dinner Monday. Everything was spectacular!! The wedge salad is big enough to share, so we always split it. The special of the night was mussels in a white wine garlic sauce. It was the best ive ever had! I order mussels every where, and these were above and beyond. My husband had meatballs and he loved them. The bread is rustic and flavorful. We saved room for our favorite cheesecake with lemon curd. We shared a wonderful bottle of wine from their extensive wine list, and also had a cocktail. The gin orange press is no longer on the menu, but the bartender was able to make it. The ambiance is so romantic and feels like you're back in time in a romance novel.

I heard that this morning place is the best in the Central Valley. I must say I'm a bit disappointed. I came with a party of 11 women for my sister-in-laws baby shower. The place is beautiful with stained glass everywhere - although it looks like a run down restaurant on the outside. It must've have been the prettiest restaurant I've been too. The food however is mediocre, some items were bland while others were overly salty. Most entrees came with the same sides - two asparagus, puréed carrots, and some beets. For the price I'm paying I was expecting something more lavish. For example, the filet mignon cost $75 and came with a large baked potato plain and two asparagus. Disappointing. The corn soup was starchy and not creamy. The summer salad was tasty but presentation looked sad. The salad just came with bell pepper, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onions! I understand that this place might the best in Visalia but coming from Fresno I have had better options. I wouldn't pay the price to eat here, it's overly expensive for the food they serve.

I came here for a bridal shower, unknowing this restaurants, long reputation I live in Fresno, but I would travel here just for the vibes alone. I am obsessed with old architecture and stepping into this restaurant felt like a step into another life before Yelp existed before phones were even thought of this place had such an an ethereal vibe to it. The servers were very attentive and very kind, and I myself was very satisfied with the meals that I had First off the bread and butter you can't go wrong with bread and butter it was delicious I hadn't known the reputation that the stuffed pumpkins had so I got a bite off of my friend's plate. I immediately regretted not ordering some for myself because they were absolutely delicious and such a unique concept I myself ordered a steak wedge salad, and to my surprise, it was cooking perfectly medium rare. They didn't even ask me how I wanted to cook, which made me happy that they went ahead and did that The Prosecco they provided for the shower was delicious. Delicious I myself don't double in wines too much but their Prosecco made me change my mind. I am definitely a fan. I would like to return on a good payday and have a great date night here The course ended with a lovely dessert similar to an apple crumble ice cream. There is a reason this place has been here for so long and I hope they continue to provide the experience

On July 4th, this was one of the only places open. We popped in for dinner and ate in their lounge area. The lounge transports you back in time with vintage furnishings, Tiffany lamps and dark wood wherever your eye roams. The cocktail, wine and food menus offered choices for pretty much any pallet. I ordered the True Love Rickey cocktail that was refreshing and a beautiful concoction. They also have Coke products if regular carbonation is your choice. We started the meal off with the meatballs, spicy to my taste with a heavy tomato sauce worth dipping g the meatballs in. For dinner, I had the 14 day aged Rib Eye cooked medium with herb butter, twice baked potato and grilled veggies. My husband had the Atlantic salmon with creamy sauce, pickled onions, carrot puree and friend spinach. We ate every bite! Come here to step back in time for ambiance, craft cocktails and an attentive/classy staff. Special thanks to Marisela for a wonderful dining experience!

The food at Recipe night was very good. The wine not so much but you can get drinks from the bar on top of the 125 per person experience. The macadamian encrusted Halibut was delicious. It was nice to be able to ask the chef about how some of the recipes could be tweaked a bit. He even stated exactly what type of wine to use in the reduction sauce that went with the halibut. I wish they shared how they made the mashed potatoes under the halibut because those were really good. The ambiance inside has a lot of antique elements to it. The lighting is darker so it feels upscale. They have the coolest angel mural in one of the dining rooms.

The food was satisfying and delicious. The service was excellent. Great experience. Such a nice quaint place in the valley. Had a great time with the familia.

Service was amazing great place I loved there food it was my first time trying escargot and they were delicious and the puff pastry mushroom was delicious and the filet mignon with the sauce was amazing

Came here for a work dinner with a provider and a colleague. It has old world money vibes, it's elegant and a tad bit stuffy, but not in a bad way, if that makes any sense!lol We walked in through the back by the bar, which seemed like a cool spot to have a drink! We dined in the back room. Food was great, we had 2 salads to share, which were very generous portions. I had a Willamette Valley Pinot and the salmon, which came recommended by the provider, and it was great! And for dessert, we shared the crème brûlée and I had a latte-they don't carry non-dairy milk so I had to go with dairy. Service was pretty good. It's a tad bit pricey to dine here, but from what I hear, it's one of the nicest restaurants in town! Oh and the patio is darling, I would love to have brunch someday here. Sadly I didn't take any pictures, since it didn't feel appropriate, since d I was there for a work event.

Beautiful place and setting inside. It was unexpectedly busy for a Tuesday night. Lots of chatting and people, great for the business, but the service was not up to par unfortunately. My husband and I waited for what felt like forever just to get service. We were seated around 6:25PM and got our food at 7:30PM thought about dessert but did not want to wait 30 minutes for the menu to be brought out another 30 to take the order and 30 to get dessert. It felt like a waiting game. It was our 1 year Anniversary and had somewhat of a high expectation for the price we were paying. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, but none of the vegetables complimented the steak. The Brussels sprouts should have been cut to bite size and not kept whole, it was like I was playing with my food. The carrot puree tasted like I was eating raw carrots, the potatoes were not fully cooked and under seasoned, the pickled red cabbage made absolutely no sense. The crushed whole peppercorn was a little confusing along with whole mushroom caps on the steak. This dish visually looks like a hot Christmas mess plate. I think there was just too much going on with all the sides. A simple sautéed broccolini or green beans and mashed potatoes would have been better option.

The food is incredibly delicious, the service is excellent and the ambiance is like nowhere you've ever been before! It is a one of a kind place in this valley and in California, I believe! The Vintage Press takes dining to a whole other level. And Sunday brunch .... also incredible!!

Finding a Gem like this restaurant in The Central Valley is a special treat! You might find the owner Greg or David Vartanian at the downtown farmers Market sourcing local, seasonal ingredients to make that night's dinner special. Walking into to the restaurant will take your breath away. The atmosphere is warm, classy, and slightly formal, with a business-casual dress code and candlelit tables adorned with single dark red roses. Antique accents, such as a Brunswick bar and a Sohmer & Co. piano, enhance the upscale yet down-to-earth vibe. A garden patio offers outdoor seating when weather permits, adding a charming alfresco option. The restaurant's decor transports diners to a bygone era, evoking an "old Hollywood" or 19th-century European aesthetic. Its interior features rich wood paneling, stained glass windows, and wall-to-wall mirrors, complemented by hand-painted frescos and vintage period pieces. The main dining room is noted for its vibrant energy, while the Garden Room showcases a captivating 100-year-old mural that reflects themes of beauty and contemplation. The Savoy Room offers a more intimate setting with exclusive booths, and the Rose Room lounge provides a cozy, convivial space for cocktails. If you are in Visalia and looking for a special dinner with great atmosphere, fine dining and an amazing menu. The Vintage Press in Visalia is the place! 10/10

Vintage Press might be the fanciest restaurant I've ever been to. My boyfriend's friend's parents treated us for dinner and to celebrate the upcoming new year. It is a three course meal with soup and salad already included regardless. For my starter, I had the escargot which was delightful and delicious. I wanted more! The only thing is that there were only 4 shells that were filled with meat and the other 2 were empty which was a disappointment. After my starter, I had potato soup and blue cheese dressing on salad. I normally do not like blue cheese at any cost but I ate it all! After those two meals, I had the lobster and baked potato for my entreé. The lobster was a little overcooked, hard to chew on but still a very good dish that filled me up. I forgot to mention my drinks. I had a Strawberry Basil Martini and Lemon Drop! Both were delicious and got me a little tipsy.

Everything tasted WONDERFUL. I would give the taste of all the appetizers, entrees and dessert a 10 if I could. Service started out great and then went to a zero by the end. We were never asked if we wanted more water, wine or drinks when the glasses went empty. Waitress kinda disappeared at one point and got busy with other tables. I ended up sick for 24 hours. My stomach started swelling in the parking lot and was up all night sick and nauseas. It lasted 24 hours. Not sure if it was something I ate? Maybe caviar? I've never had that before. All in all, the blood Orange ice cream dessert was the star and will bring me back in spite of the issues. Still 3 stars though because of the service.

First time here was highly recommended by my coworkers since I asked what was good in Visalia. Made reservations online and was seated upon arrival. The place is warm and cozy , they have a man playing a piano. They came to our table really quick to take out order but it took forever to get our food out. The food was delicious we got the chicken, rib eye, salmon, pasta all delicious full of flavor. Then again when it came to ordering dessert it took forever to get our cheesecake. This place was good but honestly I would not come back the waitress was good but honestly they need to hire more people to help out. They seemed overwhelmed and very busy but not enough staff . Food 10 dessert 5 service 6

The food was delicious and customer service was great. Love the classic look, it takes you back to a time of subtle unspoken elegance. As if you are in the Great Gatsby.

We've been planning my birthday dinner for a hot minute. We're both foodies, so it's a big deal. Lol. The atmosphere was incredible! I took pictures everywhere. Our server was Dustin. He was sweet and funny. And the poor man had too many tables, so service was thorough, but slow. Not his fault! The bread. It was a basic wheat loaf, done to perfection. It was crusty, and unctuous. Gordon Ramsay always says that if you're doing something basic, it must be done to perfection. Nailed it. Much respect. The entrees. The escargot was amazing. The sauce. I'd eat it with a spoon! The steamed muscles... I'm from the Oregon coast, so I'm spoiled. They were adequate. My husband got the red potato bacon soup. It was bland and tasteless. He didn't eat it, it was a waste of stomach real estate. Major fail, and we're annoyed that we paid for it. Please don't serve this anymore. Ewww. My husband got the veal cutlet. I'm not into that, so I'm not going to comment. But I got the seared Mahi. Dude. If I only could eat one thing for the rest of my life, I'd choose this. The char created so much flavor, the middle was rare, and perfect. I'd literally bathe in this. I loved the pumpkin puree, I'm pretty sure it had nutmeg in it, chefs kiss! My potatoes were raw. Uncooked. Literally No One likes undercooked potatoes, but I was enamored with the rest of my dish. We ordered the chocolate grand mariner cake, they brought it with a candle, and it was delicious! Over all, it was big hits, and some misses that someone tasting things could've helped.

We had had a disappointing trip but we happened upon this incredible jewel! I don't have words to say how great this place is. We had no reservation but we were seated within 15 minutes. (Who thought you'd need reservations in Visalia?) Jerrod was our excellent waiter. He took our order with a smile. Yan wanted escargot and she was beyond pleased. We shared a beautifully cooked artichoke with an aioli dip. My God it was good. A salad followed and it was on to the main course. Yan had the halibut and I had the ribeye. The atmosphere is like you're eating in the grand dining room of the Titanic. In fact, the restaurant was designed to replicate the Titanic. I must warn you, it isn't cheap but there is total quality here. Let me say this, I thought I'd never return to Visalia but having an artichoke here would be enough to get me to travel three and a half hours. If you're passing thru come here!!!!

Amazing service and the food is always great quality. If you're there for brunch, lunch or dinner you will not be disappointed. The atmosphere is always very welcoming and warm. One of my favorite local restaurants. Also one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life. It literally melts in your mouth. I will never turn down an opportunity to visit Vintage Press.

We finished our weekend celebration with brunch for 15. I called 3 times to add people and they were so accommodating. The bread tower always a great way to start. Very attentive to keeping coffee and water filled. Food was amazing! Thank you!

We had dinner at VP last Saturday. Couldn't have been more disappointed. Poorest service I've ever experienced. Waiter thought he was funny but actually offensive and very inattentive I had to flag someone down just to refill my water glass. If you are going to charge $17 for a cocktail it should be more than 3 sips worth. (Old fashion and lemon drop) My dinner was fine (prime rib) nothing special. My husband's steak was so tough and full of gristle he had a hard time eating it although he said the flavor of sauce was good. (New York)we had the mushroom in puff pastry and it was delicious as well as Ceasar salad and onion soup. From now on we will stick with Tommy's.

I took my wife to dinner for our anniversary. We hadn't been to the VP in over 30 years. I wasn't impressed the last visit so that's why we hadn't been back. My wife said maybe I hadn't been impressed as it was a date before a high school dance and the menu was limited due to all the kids dining that night. Called and made a reservation for early evening so we could catch a movie after. We were seated in the dining room along the wall to their party room. The ambiance is nice. Since it was early there weren't many people in the restaurant. A couple tables were occupied on the north side of the room. The wait staff came and took our order and were friendly. Other people starting coming in and were seated along the north wall. The tables around us were left completely open. The place definitely wasn't full but it was odd that there were two tables in any direction between us and the other patrons. I had the prime rib and my wife had the roasted chicken. The bread was outstanding. Food was average at best. When we were done with our meal the wait staff asked if we would like boxes and we said we did. One of the tables directly in front of us was finishing up at the same time. Their wait staff brought out boxes and boxed up their meals for them. I don't mind that mine was boxed by staff. I did it myself. When the waiter at the other table finished boxing up the food he placed it into a nice bag with the VP logo on it. I looked at what we had received and the bag looked like a brown grocery bag with handles. People continued coming in and were still being seated away from us. I didn't mention anything to my wife as I didn't want to ruin our night out. It was evident to me that the events of the evening were due to me being darker skinned than the other patrons, as I was the only non white person in the room. I would not recommend the VP to anyone and will never afford them my patronage again.

Made reservations for brunch. Exceptional setting with lots of history. The details in the interior architecture are beautiful. The food was exceptional and abundant. Definitely recommend to make a great impression for any occasion.

A step back into time! Felt like I was time traveling, love all the vintage appeal of this restaurant. Came for the brunch menu. I had the bacon omelette - tasted high quality and so was the filet mignon hash. The coffee was delish and the little pastries and fresh cut fruit. The best mini croissants too! Service was friendly and attentive. The music was jazzy and not too loud. Overall relaxing and great experience. I would like to try their other menu offerings soon.

The Vintage Press continues to earn its reputation as the finest restaurant in the region. I was a guest at a wonderful dinner there tonight. I ordered to lamb . It was prepared to perfection. It was accompanied by superbly prepared fresh vegetables all elegantly presented. The wine list provided the opportunity to try Orange wine. It is a unique and complex wine. The menu is focused allowing great attention to every item. The sources of the food served are provided and add interest. The server was unobtrusive but attentive through out our dinner. The table setting was perfect. I know I used lots of fussy words but tried to find the right words to comment on this amazing dinner I encourage you to enjoy the food and allow yourself time to enjoy the service and the setting.

While the food wasn't mind blowing, the ambiance and stellar service made our brunch memorable. Although we made a reservation, there were plenty of tables available so walk-ins shouldn't have a problem. The outdoor tables were much more popular and upon return, I would rather be seated outside. The interior had an antique scent and the booths didn't seem the cleanest. Our server was incredible, giving good recs and our glasses never went dry. Each table were presented with a tiered tray of pastries and fruit. The fruit was room temperature and the breads were flavorful but a tad tough. While I liked the included honey, jam and butter, I wished that there was more than just a smidge. =ORDERED= *Perfect Pear: despite being named for its pear inclusion, this cocktail had a prominent orange profile. Unfortunately tasted like a flat mimosa. *Deviled Farm Eggs, Sterling Caviar: very mustard forward and acidic. I was hoping for $20 there would be more eggs than potato salad. Each egg half was piled high with yolk. It would have been easier to share had it been divided into other halves. The caviar had slight saltiness but it was overshadowed by how strong the mustard was. *Steak Frites: by far the best dish. Steak was seasoned well and cooked to a perfect medium rare. There was a pleasant char and the French fries were crispy. Once again there was a more acidic flavor given the side of mustard and pickled red onion. *Duck Leg Confit and Grand Mariner French Toast: the duck was salty and overcooked. I could barely chew through the exterior. The French toast was soft, sweet and smothered in cream. Despite the vibrant orange sauce, most of the flavor came from the candied grated peels. I wouldn't get the duck again and while I liked the taste of the French toast, I would want more of a crunch. *Creme Brulee: classically creamy with subtle vanilla notes. Topped with tart strawberry slices. I can see the charm with the Vintage Press, especially during Sunday brunch. While the service and ambiance were there, I hope to see the food be more balanced in flavors and textures. The interior needs to be aired out a bit and if I were to return, catch me outside for some fresh air.

Do not go here. Absolutely atrocious service. It took 30 minutes to get our drinks, when at the time the place was empty. No apologies from the server, Allie. Additionally, while we were waiting for our tab another older woman came up to the server asking about her order. The food runner and server both ignored her, and she said to just cancel it. I wasn't going to leave a review until I witnessed that. When we went to leave, we asked who I'm assuming the manager was for our server's name (wasn't on the tab). He told us Allie (?), I said the services was terrible, he said "sorry bout that" and kept walking off. For the amount of money you're paying, I am shocked. I was visiting my family from Northern California and they were excited to show me this place. Now, they'll never be going back. I rarely leave a bad review, but wow. 0/10

My wife and I wanted to spurge a bit after camping three days in Sequoia National Park, and a quick internet search suggested that The Vintage Press was the best place in Visalia to go. The internet was correct. We were seated in an elegant white tablecloth red leather corner booth that was very old school, very charming. Our waitress (and the entire wait staff) wore a formal white blouse black slack uniform, formal yet entirely warm and welcoming. Since my wife and I tend to split the portions, a less accommodating waiter might get grumpy at the reduced size of the check, but not our server. She was great. We continued the old school theme by ordering a spinach salad and a NY steak. Both came on separate plates and both were superb. If you haven't had a spinach salad for while, be sure to get one here. Lots of tangy dressing, bacon, and plenty of tender spinach. It tasted as if plucked from the garden just before serving to us. The steak was fantastic. Grass-fed beef means it had real beefy flavor, very different than softer, blander feed lot finished beef. It was finished with a beautiful red wine peppercorn sauce and accompanied by sliced baby potatoes, carrot puree, and grilled broccolini. Delicious. We ate every bite (and I wanted to lick the plate). A large piece of Grand Marnier topped with shaved bittersweet chocolate finished the meal. Yum! We could not be more pleased with our entire experience - the décor, the service, the fresh food prepared beautifully. A perfect evening. If you enjoy eating and you're in Visalia, you should make a point at going to The Vintage Press.

It's a cool place with an old bar from San Francisco and everyone wears a bow tie. Every time I have been there it's almost empty. However the cocktails are on point. The food is good too. I wish they had a few more GF options but overall a neat spot.

Took family to the VP the other night for a farewell dinner. We ordered escargot, mushroom pastry, oysters and the deviled eggs. All were excellent, oysters were fresh from the East coast, with nice brined liquor. For main meals, there was lamb shank, prime rib and swordfish, all were excellent. Had a couple of bottles of a French red wine that my son ordered, that was a perfect pairing for our meals and reasonably priced. Vintage Press is still one of the better restaurants available for that special occasion.

The steaks and braised ribs were delicious. The atmosphere is elegant and traditional. However, our waitress was quite a negative force. She doesn't belong at the VP. My son and wife brought their daughter here for her birthday. Since they had just driven in from Arizona, my son chose to eat in the bar. Yes, he was wearing a baseball cap. But the elderly waitress was a downer. She needs a "Do You Like a Paycheck?" conversation

Pleasant surprise in Visalia. Excellent ambiance and service. Dry aged ribeye steak was amazing, along with a prepared twice baked potato. My wife and sister really enjoyed their filet mignon. I will definitely visit Vintage Press again when I am in Visalia.

Beautiful! The wood finishing in this place is just beautiful. Indoor seating is what we took There is also out door seating We had the Dinner menu I destroyed the filet mignon which was stuffed with mushrooms. I also had the onion soup which was so delicious. Not many places know how to make it. This place did an amazing job with it I had two mai tai drinks And for dessert I have the crisp apple with the little bit of ice cream Crème brûlée And I also had an appetizer, which I forgot what it was I want to say it was tuna with some avocado. This is kind of typically given in Hawaii, so it was nice to know this place had it. The beginner bread which was made out of wheat, was delicious. Nice crisp outside, soft dough inside beautiful butter, too. This is a great place to have holiday get together for large companies, as intimate as going on a romantic date Or simply catching up with someone I dressed for the occasion super cute place highly recommend

Husband & I dined here last weekend as we were on our road trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. I highly recommend this place for delicious food & Amazing wine list! Our server was very friendly & patient with us to finish our meal even past closing time. Ambiance had an old vintage feel which I appreciated. I definitely will come back again when I visit the National parks again.

Tuesday night with the Old Gaurd for Fletchers grand return to the states via Marlborough- Good to see everyone was in good health- grand gestures all around for these old sailing lads- Quite an odd place to throw a rustic dinner party - However this place provides a classic style and classic cuisine- As if you steped 3 decades back - Velvet curtains - High backed worn out chairs- Floor staf wearing uniforms from the 60's - Classic charm - The menu didn't disappoint- Also a blast from the past - almost as if this establishment is trapped in a time warp - Having had the luxury of traveling the world over- we found this quaint little place full of mystery-

Mixed bag. The good: Ribeye, Oysters and French onion soup were yummy. Requested pasta be made spicy and it was inedible. Waitress knew and did nothing to adjust bill. Bad: SERVICE IS AWEFUL. A serious effort trying to get drinks refilled. Servers do not make eye contact with the tables. They all seem to be in their own little world doing absolute bare minimum. They have obviously have not personally experienced 5 service & have not been appropriately trained in hospitality & customer service. Dinner for 2 took WAAAAYYYYY too long. I mean, she took off after I placed my dessert order and I could get NO ONE's attention to order a decaf until after my dessert was eaten (I had been trying since before I ordered- how does this happen! See for yourself!) Not only should this not have been difficult, this should have been suggested when I ordered dessert!

Look, I could go into great detail about the pretty awful experience my wife and I had, but that won't tell the whole story. I get it; the stars could have aligned in such a way that the kitchen was off, our waitress was condescending, and our drinks were inadequate all in the same night. I can accept that. What I can't accept is the pure mediocrity of this place, while charging for top steakhouse prices. I also cannot (CANNOT) accept the fact that the meatballs with ricotta did not contain ricotta. When brought to the attention of the waitress, I was told "Oh, it's in the meatball." I was offended on two levels: 1 - As an Italian, I've made/eaten my fair share of meatballs. Dare I say, I'm a damn meatball expert. And 2 - I really didn't appreciate the gaslight job the waitress was trying to run. Even if I were not an Italian meatball expert, I could plainly tell there was no cheese in the meatball. Just an infuriating experience. And alas, my wife was granted the same gaslighting privilege. After tasting her dry-aged ribeye, it was evident there was something off with this piece of meat. We get it, things happen. When the waitress noticed our lack of eating this steak, we informed her that it had a gamey taste and we didn't like the steak, she assured us that it was because this was a "dry aged" ribeye. Here is where I'd insert the rolling eyes emoji.....As if we have never encountered such a steak before! At least our waitress was equally smarmy to the both of us. If you've read this far, thank you, I suppose. Go spend your money literally anywhere else. I'd be willing to wager your money will go further.

The ambience here is wonderful. We were treated to lunch from a 92-year-old friend who has been coming to the Vintage Press since the 60s. This is her favorite restaurant. She loves to sit in the bar, it felt like they had the thermostat set at 60. The food is a relic from the past. I had the pistachio crusted salmon it came with rice pilaf, carrot purée and broccoli rabe. The broccoli rabe was the stand out of the dish. It was fresh, sweet and had a good crunch. The salmon was a bit musty. I think it was farm raised. The plated dish looked like something you would get at a hotel banquet. It tasted like it came from the 60s. My GF had the chicken breast in phyllo. This dish also came with the exact same rice pilaf, broccoli rabe and carrot purée. The phyllo dough on the chicken breast tasted stale almost like it had freezer burn . We had to scrape the dough off the chicken and then it was just edible. The restaurant itself is well maintained and clean. The ladies bathroom was immaculate. The staff was polite and full of smiles. If I ever go back it would be to sit at the for drinks only.

I come to Viselia a couple times a month. I have heard of this place and finally got to try it. This place is absolutely beautiful! It looks like a old mansion with stain glass, old school carpet, and a beautiful vintage bar. The service is great. The hostess was polite and professional. The waiter also dressed to fit the feel of the restaurant. The food came fast. The warm, freshly baked soft bread was a nice treat. My main course is lamb kabob. I only order lamb when I feel confident about a restaurant. I was convinced they will do it right. It came in two large patties, rice pilaf, puff pastry, Greek salad. The lamb was soft, juicy, with mild spices, which was absolutely delicious. I finished everything on my plate. I am coming back to try everything else on the menu!

From start to finish our experience at vintage press was wonderful! The food was top right the service very good and the highlight was the hostess named Heather who gave us a tour of this unusual and unique restaurant with all of the stories to go along with it. She made our experience Extraordinary. The fall pumpkin appetizer was like nothing I have ever had and highly recommend it. Give this restaurant a try, he will not regret it!

My husband and I were in Visalia to treat our daughter and two of her friends to a nice dinner. They work for the State of CA and the USDA 6 days/week trying to combat the avian/bird viruses that have resulted in millions of birds' deaths and now killing cattle and pigs. These young adults worked on Christmas as well, so we thought a nice dinner out would be a special treat while we were in town for the weekend. Prior to going to law school, I worked for 8 years (high school and college) at a coffee shop called Bob's Big Boy. To become part of the waitstaff, we had to undergo 2 days of training, including multiple trips to the table to top off/refill drinks, performing an "all call" within 5 minutes of any food being served to ensure "all" was well. Although our senior server at Vintage Press Saturday night was extremely personable, the army of support staff did anything but support his service to us. To begin with, I ordered the broccoli cheese soup and a wedge salad to be served together as my entree. The soup arrived alongside the other 2 soups and 1 of the salads for our party rather than with my salad at dinner. Not a major issue, but not what the customer requested. The water glasses were only refilled when someone from our party of 5 requested refills, and then it wasn't for another 10 minutes did a refill occur. Having worked in the service industry, I appreciate it was a busy Saturday night. And while I'm glad the Vintage Press is enjoying a robust business, especially following the difficulties presented during and after the pandemic, there were approximately 8 staff scurrying throughout the main dining room and not all tables were filled during our time there (6:30pm seating for our 6:15pm reservation). We ordered both the chili relleno and mushroom tart appetizers, which were absolutely delicious, but clearing those emptied plates would have created more table real estate for the soups and salads had the waitstaff known to do so. We just began stacking up the plates while we waited... Three in our party ordered the soup, with the other two ordering salad. As stated earlier, I suffered no heartburn over the delivery of my soup alongside the rest of our party's soups and one of the salads. The fifth person in our group likewise ordered a salad, but it did not arrive until about 15 minutes after the 3 soups and one of the other salads. Sadly, and possibly the most glaring faux pas of the "service" was the fact that the 3 soups were delivered without spoons! One of the more observant waitstaff even commented on the fact there were no spoons. She did nothing and never returned to our table. So our party of 5 sat there, 3 of us looking at what was promptly becoming vichyssoise at room temperature, which isn't what we thought we had ordered. We sat there for a whopping 9 minutes as numerous waitstaff hurriedly went past our center table with plates of food delivered to other destinations. Finally, our senior server performed his "all call" and saw no one was eating the soup, at which point we requested spoons. He complied within two minutes. No one came close to eating even half of his or her bowl of cold soup. When our senior server asked if I was "still enjoying" the soup (or whether he could remove my bowl), I told him I didn't enjoy it at all due to the fact that it had gone cold awaiting someone to figure out or be flagged down to find or wash some soup spoons or possibly buy some from the Smart & Final across the street. I shared with him that his team really let him and us down. He claimed they were all new. It was another 45 minutes before the main course arrived. No explanations. No apologies. No removal of any items from our $550 bill. As house counsel for a global company, I refer our franchise owners and their employees to hotels and businesses around the globe. This includes restaurants. Based upon our experience Saturday night, I will most definitely let clients and our franchise operators know that this is a restaurant which has a lovely ambiance, but utterly abhorrent service. It's a good thing my husband paid the bill as this was not deserving of a tip. The restaurant business is a tough one. If Bob's Big Boy took the time to train their staff to check water/coffee levels, to clear emptied plates, to offer to take certain items off the bill, to provide the proper cutlery and try to make the customer want to refer other customers, then possibly the Vintage Press would be able to take some time to train also.

Overall the food was amazing and the inside was really cute and old fashion like. Our waiter was an older guy who was very friendly as well. My wine however had built up sediments from aging which can happen to both good and bad wines so I wasn't a fan of that. I also was actually suprised that the hype I saw on here for the mushroom appetizers diddnt live up to reviews and my desert was ok but not amazing like my main course. Highly recommend the escargot and the ahi fish.

I don't know what's so appealing to people about this place, the couple of times I got invited there was awful. The restaurant has an awful smell, I think they need to replace the carpet or something. For as much as they charge it shouldn't smell like that, it's freakin gross!! The decor's outdated, the food's not that great & it's too dark and people that go there like to act like they're all that. I would not recommend this place to anybody. It's a SHIT HOLE!!!!!