Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant

The atmosphere is cool. It's a novelty experience to grill your own meat. We felt it was a high price to pay for small portions. The food was good but nothing to rave about. We were automatically charged 18% gratuity but no one waited on us. We sat here for 10 minutes not knowing what to do. We had to get up to get our own food. The wine was good..

Very interesting restaurant! Slightly out-dated style in the restaurant. VERY LIMITED MENU and very expensive for what you get. Chicken dinner was $45 and you cook the meat yourself in a dimly lit cold room. The "flow" was also interesting as our party was just walking around looking for direction on what to do next. Food was decent. You do get a wine tasting and half bottle of wine (but if you don't drink- it's only $2 off the price). ALSO, they do not offer to-go boxes "because it's buffet style", per the staff however this is not buffet style at all. Very interesting. Also it is recommended you bring your own spices.

I was with a party of 5 with 4 of the people being their first time there. We had reservations and were so excited about tasting wine and cooking our food. We were immediately disappointed as we were told because of the small attendance and the start of lent we would not be cooking our food but would be served. (I counted 23 people and this was never mentioned when were placed our reservations). The experience started with wine tasting. We were given a 1 ounce cup, which was filled halfway by one server. We chose to taste the Premium wines and that server filled the 1oz. cup all the way up. (So depending on who you get, you could be short changed with the samples that are given). We paid for our meals and then was encouraged to come pick up our salad. They served iceberg lettuce that was limp and brown. We received four croutons, two tomatoes, two sliced cucumbers, a few olives and a teaspoon of onions, for our salad toppings. As we finished our salad, we were asked to come back to the table to pick up our meal, three of the meals were ready and two of the party was left standing and waiting to be served. For $86 (tip included) I felt they could have served us at our table since cooking our own food was not an option. We had Diana as the server and she appeared aggravated. Diana interaction was short, dry, and felt forced. The menu stated they were serving tiger shrimp but when we received our plate it looked more like salad shrimp. When we asked about this we were told, “That’s what they sent us”. We all requested a refund for the shrimp at this time. Three of us had the steak the other two the salmon. I ordered a medium well steak that was served burnt, the vegetables were cooked to mush, and the potatoes clearly came from a box. The manger was called and they did fix more vegetables but I declined the remaking of my steak and asked for a refund at this point. The 5 remaining people in my party received there cheese cake and was sorely disappointed with the poor quality of the dessert as well. All commented it was bland and the portion was more fitting for a small child. We spent $400 collectively and felt cheated. A person in my party drove 3 hours for this event and was cheated the full experience. The restaurant was clean, the service was horrible, and the meal was something anyone could have made at home with the mediocre ingredients. It was an over priced experience that left us knowing we would never return.

Simply gorgeous winery. We’ve been there for all you can eat spaghetti dinner followed by bluegrass music! Also, grilled to perfection last Valentine’s Day. What a classy fun time grilling your entree with friendly guests! We’ve been to three fall festivals and listened to excellent bands while sipping our wine. The food is delicious! Highly recommend!

Wow, I really love this place! Even though I visited in the winter, I enjoyed the view very much. The atmosphere inside is cozy, yet sophisticated. I've heard even better things about the view in the spring, and I can't wait to go back. I tried the wine sampler, and they all were very very tasty. It's safe to say there's something there for everybody. I ended up bringing a couple of different bottles home with me. I definitely recommend spending some time here if you get the chance! I met the owner as well as the manager, and they both were great.

Stopped in on a Sunday for a sampling and was super impressed! The woman told us to sit anywhere and brought out our plentiful wine sampling trays. I loved being able to try every wine along with a little pamphlet guide. We also had a meat and cheese try that was large & delicious. After our sampling we walked around the grounds. With it being February it was still a beautiful stroll and I can’t wait to see what it looks like in the summertime!

Beautiful views. I just went there to watch the sunset. Did not partake in any of the food or wine this time. Great place for date night. Amazing views and outdoor seating.

Volunteered at a booth selling wine yesterday. Very laid back and welcoming environment. Beautiful property. This was my first time there so I'll plan to come back and enjoy it as a customer.

I had no idea Cincinnati had anything so spot on: wine, snacks, LIVE MUSIC and classic rock music (Chicago, America, Seals & Croft, etc.), a lovely rolling hill where you set up with your chairs you bring or blanket and you must get there on time to catch the sunset behind. WOW. I kept saying to my BFF who I was visiting last weekend, "....You have GOT to get married here!" I am not kidding. It's perfect. Not a huge fan of the port-a-potties and would prefer facilities inside, but it is what it is and that's OK. I learned summer was JAMMED and to be honest, I prefer October where it's a little crisp. I can't wait to bring my husband here. Love the live music and the Cincinnati-as wine, dry red, was fantastic!

Love festival every year. Free parking if you get there soon enough First weekend after Labor Day. Lots of food- fun- beautiful view -vineyards and music. Timing is everything for getting a free parking space on the property.

What a fun find near Cincinnati. While the fruity, often sweet wines were not our cup of tea (big, bold Spanish or Italian reds are our taste) this is a beautiful little spot of tranquility in the area. They offered a 12 wine tasting that covered almost all of their offerings. We got two full tastings, a cheese plate (three cheeeses, crackers, pepperoni) and an extra tasting of their ice wine for only $42 - that's actually 25 tastings! You can't beat the price for a fun afternoon in a beautiful little vineyard. Wonderfully friendly staff and their new vineyard dog was a cutie.

The wine is delicious, and that's what you're really going her for. They don't price-gouge, and it's an amazing spot. Updating my prior review which gave 3 stars and I feel was generated from an unfair comparison to wineries that cost 2-3 times as much and are 10 hours away.

From the moment I made the reservation, I couldn't wait to experience the wine-tasting. Reserving was easy - fully by email. Everything was ready by the time our party arrived. The staff were friendly and answered all of our questions. I enjoyed the concept of tasting each wine and ordering our favorite(s). I didn't let one go to waste! The food and cheese trays were also a hit. My party had an amazing time enjoying the view from the patio. It was intimate, romantic, and a great escape from reality.

We made a trip to Vinoklet recently after a gap of more than 20 years. It is still a wonderful experience in a beautiful location. Go on a Friday or Saturday night and cook your own meat! The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive and we even had a chance to visit with the owner. Absolutely worth the 90 minute drive for us!

Enjoyed the ambiance and the wine. Be sure to visit for one of the art festivals. Delicious wine and wonderful vendors. What is not to like?

The food is very good, albeit you have to cook it yourself. They have a nice wine selection and the ambiance is very nice. The fire pit is a nice touch on cool evenings. The employees are friendly and welcoming.

We used Vinoklet for our wedding in 2021 and have gone to their festivals and for date nights. We buy their wine at Kroger. So obviously, we are huge fans of them!!!

Beautiful Location. I would venture to say one of the most beautiful winery's in the Midwest. However the beauty is not supported by quality. The wine is all sweet and by sweet I mean it taste like juice. For some I'm sure that is great but that is not what I enjoy when I drink wine and there is not really many other options. The food is average. Really not much to say about it beside nothing special and if your vegetarian think frozen veggie patty or side. If your coming here come for a nice place to side outside with friends not for quality of meal.

Love this place! Got married there on a wonderful June day. Not only were the staff enjoyable to work with, the food was delicious. Can't wait to go back. Oh, and love the wine festival.

Stopped in on a Sunday for a sampling was super impressed! The woman told us to sit anywhere and brought out our plentiful wine sampling trays. I loved being able to try every wine along with a little pamphlet guide. We also had a meat and cheese try that was large & delicious. After our sampling we walked around the grounds. With it being February it was still a beautiful stroll and I can't wait to see what it looks like in the summertime!

My daughter and I created a list of restaurants that we wanted to try this year, and Vinoklet was on the list. It did not disappoint. From the time we were greeted until the time we left, the staff was very pleasant and attentive. The ambiance was great, and our view was awesome. I can only imagine what the vineyard looks like in the summer months. Lastly, the food...delicious! If you're worried about grilling your own food, don't worry. There is a staff person nearby that will assist you to reach your desired result for your food. This was such a great experience, and we will surely be back soon!

Very rude employees. Just overall bad experience and will not be returning. So many better vineyards to go to where bad mannered servers won't take away from your enjoyment.

Awesome venue on a summer night. Great food and service often accompanied by music.

Came here on my cousin's recommendation to celebrate my promotion at work. Came on a Friday night and it was grill your own meat night and buffet. Included in the price is a half-bottle of wine with your meal, choice of meat, sides and salad bar and dessert. You start with a wine tasting, then tell the bartender which wine you'd like and order your meal. We got there right before the dinner rush at 7 PM so the grill was wide open and there was no wait. There is a salad buffet and you get your sides at the buffet also once you're done grilling your meat. I went with the Cincinnatus wine and NY strip steak. Ended up buying a bottle of Cincinnatus and In Vino Veritas. Cincinnatus is a merlot and Veritas is more of a Riesling. Overall it was a lot of fun and the view outside is absolutely beautiful at sunset. I can see why this place is highly rated and it's a beautiful venue for a wedding or special event!

What a fun experience with great company and good wine! The winery was beautiful and although it was a little chilly, we had a private event and the staff was AMAZING! I seasoned and grilled my own salmon (others had shrimp, chicken and steak choices) and the sides and dessert were pretty good. I'll definitely be back!

The Vinoklet is always a good time. It's a one of a kind experience in Cincinnati that is perfect for date night. Riding down the winding road to get to it may throw you off a bit, but once you approach this gem and walk under the grape vines, you know this is going to be a treat. I recommend either a daytime or sunset reservation to get a wonderful view of grounds and sunset. Get there early so that you can walk the grounds and experience the grapes growing in the fields. A few things have changed due to Covid, of course, but what hasn't. You now are being served your salad and side items instead of the buffet, but that's understandable. It's not cute though lol. The wine tasting is always cool and a great way to experience the wineries wines. I usually like most of them. What I love most is you get to choose your protein entree and cook it yourself on the outside grill! But if you can't cook, don't worry, there's always someone there willing to help.

This place is a joke. $140.00 for (2) dinners of chicken and shrimp, not to mention you have to cook your own food and go through a makeshift serving line for the sides. Bar is extremely slow, the wine is good but only drank it because the bar line was so long!. Gratuity is automatically included so you can't express your displeasure by leaving a small tip!!!! This place by no means would even be close to high end dining.

This is Cincinnati's Westside gem! I've eaten here and the food was excellent. Currently though I'm enjoying the Art and Wine festival with a glass of Brother Joe ( it's my favorite dry red here :)

Since I've moved to Cincinnati I've been wanting to try Vinoklet!! So when I was invited to a Sunday wine tasting I was more than excited to go!! Now this is based solely on wine tasting experience, because I came on a Sunday around 1 pm. I really enjoyed the wine selection, although it seems like they had more sweet options than dry. Even the semi sweet seemed just regular sweet to me. However I appreciate them letting you have soooo many samples with your tasting! Seriously enough to cover multiple glasses of wine. We ordered some little snacks which were nice but we could've used more! So keep that in mind depending on how large your party is. As far as the environment it seemed pretty casual, nothing fancy. The outdoor seating area was nice, but swarming with bees (no surprise). I'm hoping to return in the near future and walk the vineyard and try some of the food options!

Such a great experience! I really enjoyed the wine and the restaurant! Definitely worth every penny

Very fun place. You can watch a beautiful sunset over the Vineyard. The wine is very good.

We came for the Mother's Day brunch. Unfortunately I was not impressed with format of the brunch. My salmon was very over-cooked. The price certainly did not reflect the service and food. However, the grounds are beautiful and the Cabernet is quite good. I will come again to do some wine tastings.

We stopped here today. This was the first time we were there and we did not go to eat. We went to try the wine and on this day they had a festival going on outside. We did not know that we just saw the sign on the interstate and thought we'd go try it. The grounds were pretty and it looks like they had lots of little places you can tuck into and have a glass of wine and sit at a table. We went in and tried several samples of wine and ended up taking a couple of bottles home. The wine was not expensive and I found it was very good. All of the people who worked in the wine tasting area were extremely nice! The festival was just an added bonus to visiting the winery.

I have to say I am shocked by the reviews others have posted here of this small local business. I think some have unrealistic expectations of what a local winery is. ‍ The grounds are amazing. You feel like you are on vacation, and no longer in Ohio. The grounds alone are 100% worth going to see. The wine is very good for an Ohio winery. I personally like their sweeter blends best, and think they have a lot of wines perfect for a beginner wine drinker as well. They do serve food, while their primary focus is wine and experience. They have different food days that add to the experience of the winery. Cooking your own steak for example is a fun "experience." I feel like the food is more of a way to enjoy the grounds and wine and add to the experience. I think the negative reviews are silly. This is a winery, not a Michelin star restaurant. After enjoying a bottle of wine on the hill side it's nice to snack on some cheese cubes and sober up. You aren't attending a cheese pair event, it's just cheese cube at a picnic area with wine. Who hates on cheese cubes? ‍ Lastly, I'm a professional photographer. I've been sessions there for years. Over the past year they have started to charge a fee as all local farms do. This is a local business and the owner lives on site. I have seen other photographers in his back yard after hours. This isn't cool. Pay the fee, leave at sunset. Don't ruin it for the rest of us.

Oh my stars, I had the best time at Vinoklet! I grew up in Cincinnati and lived in the area until I was 27 yet somehow never made it to Vinoklet until this past weekend. What a delightful time I had! Even though the rain was POURING, I could tell that this vineyard boasts beautiful views and picturesque landscapes. I HAVE to come back when the sun is out because the other pictures I have seen make this place look like anything but Ohio. It is incredible. Anyway, let me tell you about my dinner. Making a reservation for Vinoklet's dinner was simple. I called and they were able to get me the time slot I wanted for two. My boyfriend and I arrived and the parking lot was a little packed but were able to find a spot and we walked up to the building. When we got inside, they had a table with a name plate for us on it. We were then whisked away to a wine tasting where we were able to sample many of Vinoklet's delicious wines. After that, we selected the protein for our meals. We both went with the steaks and wow what a great choice! But again, I'm getting ahead of myself. Before we set off with the meal, we were allowed to each select a half of a bottle of wine from their generous menu. It was so nice! I picked their Cincinnatus and my boyfriend went with the Dreamer. I am into dry wines and he is into sweet ones so it was so nice for us to each have our own choice. Once we had our wines, we hit up the salad bar and got our meal started. This meal is a self-serve situation which some people complain about but for me, it is excellent. I am currently on a low fodmap elimination diet so I have to be very selective about what I consume and this set up made it easy for me to pick and choose what I could eat. It is also nice to be in control of the portions. After we finished our salads, a nice lady brought us our steaks and we took them to the grilling room which is a room with a huge charcoal grill. They have a table with a ton of seasoning options and I was able to season my steak the way I wanted without worrying about my food allergies and sensitivities. Then we settled in and cooked our steaks. There were a few others around the grill and we all ended up talking to each other and it was really fun. I loved being able to cook my steak and having control over every step of its preparation. After our steaks were cooked to perfection, we grabbed some sides from the buffet bar. I had green beans and mashed potatoes and everything was really good. They also had a dessert table which my beau took full advantage of but I couldn't because of my diet. Everything looked spectacular. All of this was about $37 a person. Another highlight for me was that this spot had a Croatian wine for sale. I lived in Serbia for a spell and so I love that culture and was pleased to learn that the owner of this venue is Croatian. No wonder why I loved it so much! Seriously, this place is such a gem. I cannot wait to come back!!!

I celebrated my 56 birthday at Vinoklet winery. I frequent the winery at least two times a year if not more. I have never been disappointed until December 10, 2021. The only part of the dinner that was edible what is the steak that I cooked. I had over 20 guest who felt the same way. It was absolutely disappointing. The vegetables were soggy and the baked potatoes were over cooked. I will be making a phone call because with about 25 guest at $50 a head, you do the math.

Atmosphere = 5 Service = 5 Wine = 4.5 Entree sides and desserts = 3.5 If you are looking for a romantic evening with your significant other, Vinoklet is the place to go but only if you go on the weekend for the "Grilled to Perfection" night. The steak and mashed potatoes were delicious. They could of had better options for the salad, vegetables and the desserts. The only options for salad was iceberg lettuce, onions and tomatoes with either Italian, ranch or French. For vegetables - baby carrots or mixed vegetables with carrots. Overall, I still had a great meal with just the potatoes and steak and would definitely go back to enjoy the "Grilled to Perfection" night.

Vinkolet is beautiful and picturesque, and the wine is terrific! If you're looking for a romantic date spot, this is it. However, stick with the wine and the view. The reason why this is not a 5-star review is the restaurant. We started off with wilted, disgusting salad, followed by New York strip steak that you grill yourself. After your meat is cooked, you can load up on sides that included cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables, green beans, and dinner rolls. The cut of meat was far from tender, and the vegetables were soggy and bland. The potatoes were decent, though according to the menu, you should have had a choice of three different types of potatoes. The only bright spot of the meal was the wine and the company. I highly recommend Vinkolet for a tasting and the ambiance. For dinner, those, you might want to consider grabbing a bite elsewhere before you visit.

Way over priced. You have to cook your own food and the grill isn't hot enough to cook for steak at the right temp. Also to many people trying to cook at the same time.

I've only had the rib dinner they used to offer as a special. It was very good. Their service has always been attentive and very very nice. You can't beat the ambiance. From inside or outside you can always see where the grapes are grown for their wines. Very nice

Summer is here, and what better way to spend summer afternoons than at a winery drinking local wine?! Wine made right at the winery! I love the mix of vibes that this winery gave. I got country club mixed with a winery that would be in Napa Valley. This winery had plenty of wine to choose from. Red or white, sweet or dry. I welcomed my summer with the perfect pours of crisp white and red wines, made from fresh grapes grown right on their property, on the perfect breezy afternoon. Vinoklet Winery has 12 award-winning wines and is the only working winery in Hamilton County. Over the years it has expanded to over 12,000 vines over 30+ acres. Also, what I loved is at 86 years old, Mr. Mukulic, the founder, still gets up and works at the winery every day. The size of this winery is quite huge. You enter through the restaurant and the vineyards and winery are out back. It is gorgeous. It also over looks a huge pond. Its location and scenery is perfect for weddings or other celebratory events. They have a nice selection of dry and sweet wines to choose from. If you are unsure of what to get, I recommend starting with a tasting. That is what I did. The tasting I did consisted of 12 different wines, white and red, starting with dry and progressing to sweet. You will receive an entire flight of award-winning wines consisting of 12, 1 -oz cups & a souvenir glass for $12.15 plus tax. My favorite was the Strawberry wine, a sweet wine popping with the taste and aroma of fresh strawberries. Let's take a moment to explore their food options. Their food is American and has a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. They even offer what they call Grilled to Perfection offered only on Fridays & Saturdays. Grill to Perfection is where guests can come in and select certain menu items and grill their food themselves with a Grill Master; all while enjoying the ambiance of the unique dining room and vineyard while staff caters to their needs. How cool is that?! They also offer different dinner specials on different days of the week. My friend and I began with a cheese and charcuterie board. This is always a good choice paired with wine. You can't go wrong with this. For entrees, we did the Baby Back Ribs (Thursday special) and the Grilled Norwegian Salmon. They were served with Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, and a Dinner Roll. Both meals were really good and cooked perfect. This was a super cute winery and I was glad I visited. I throughly enjoyed their wine and beautiful views. It's perfect for a date night or a night out with the girls. I would certainly come back.

La Dolce Vita is my personal favorite, try it if you like a sweet red wine. I promise it won't disappoint, it will give you all the mouthfeels. Go enjoy a bottle down by the pond near sunset, the grounds are breathtaking. Amazing date night.

Stopped by several wineries while traveling thru from North Carolina, KY and Ohio and this was easily the best. Great atmosphere, scenic landscape, and friendly staff. We enjoyed 9 of the 12 tastings that they offered and the pepperoni cheese plate to complement it. Definitely recommend a stop here.

Not very far from downtown Cincinnati and an easy drive you will find a very relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. It's been awile since we stopped by for dinner, a walk in the vineyard and the sunset view which is worth the trip. Dinner: T Bone and Shrimp which you grill yourself and includes a bottle of the award winning wine of your choice. (Wine tasting prior to selection) If you have the opportunity to talk with Mr Mikullic you will find a very interesting and knowledgeable man....inventor and grower.

We enjoyed ourselves. My steak wasn't cooked to my preference but I couldn't blame anyone but myself. The sides were good and so was the wine. Loved the atmosphere and the people there are very nice. We will go back.

Been here a few times about 2 years ago and had a great time. Went last Friday and soon as I walked in I was asked if I had a reservation, which I didn't and the lady had an attitude about me not having one. We only had two in our party and they weren't even busy let me mention that. She started walking us to our table stopped half way and started to talk to another table in the middle of seating us and gave them our menus. After she sat us it took about 5 minutes for our server to even acknowledge us and she brought us waters and told us someone would be to grab us for our wine tasting. Another 5 minutes go by so we decided to go up to order food and they let us know we needed to do our wine tasting first and showed us where to go. After our wine tasting we went to order and I tried to order the charcuterie board to start and the lady told me it was only a lunch item the people next to us ordered one and actually got one and when I pointed that out she told me they must have called ahead and ordered one. I asked the people next to me if they called ahead and they said no they just ordered it, which was all they ordered. The server never ended up bringing one out either for us. Also to mention every time the server went in and out of the room she kept bumping into me and never apologized once other people had passed no pro. We had to move our table to prevent it from happening. I ended up getting the filet with a side of shrimp and the other person got the salmon. The person on the grill did end up dropping steaks after we got ours and was picking them up off the FLOOR a majority of them were still on parchment paper but even the ones half on were still picked back up. Food was good, wine was great the view even better. Service and hospitality wasn't there though.

Love this place, Great food wonderful wine, and a nice place to meet new people. Picturesque views.

I have been here many times. Great wine selection. Blackberry, blueberry, concord, Cabernet, Chardonnay and more. Most grapes are grown on site. For roughly $100 per couple you can enjoy dinner and a bottle. You grill your own entree. Typically a filet, New York strip, shrimp or salmon. It comes with sides and a salad. The food is good not great. The best part is watching the sun go down over the vineyard. The winery sits in a beautiful valley. Highly recommended for a date or just a nice evening out.

My husband and I did the $35.00 a person dinner where you get. Soup/Salad, Grill your choice of fish, steak, pork chops and chicken, a bottle of wine and dessert. Pros: I like the view where we were sitting which overlooked the vineyards at sunset and grilling was fun! I got the salmon and it was flavored lemon butter. I got the Cincinnatus red table wine which was excellent. Cons: The vegetables was really soggy and overdone, the dessert tasted processed. I think the pricing is alittle to high per person. If it was $25.00 a person, I would consider coming back again. The staff was very helpful friendly.

Absolutely not taking Covid precautions seriously. Not limiting capacity, no dividers between tables, tables are not 6 feet apart. You cook your own food, many patrons maskless while doing so. They are doing wine tastings in the middle of the restaurant standing up without masks, server pulls down mask to talk. Guests walking around maskless.

Fun for something different to do. The wine tasting is more of a sampling. Food is kind of pricey to have to cook yourself with cafeteria style sides. The wine is ok. Lots of sweet varieties

Mothers Day (this past Sunday) was my first time at Vinoklet and it was packed. We did make reservations for dinner however we didn't realize that you wait in line to place order, get drinks, pick up food, etc.; there is no table service. And because of how packed it was (weather was chilly and rainy so that may have played a role in this) it basically made it impossible to get a drink or place an order for food in a timely manner. We had arrived an hour or so earlier because we wanted to sip on wine and walk around the art show, it took 35 mins to get a bottle of wine.. The overall ambiance isn't great (older and felt dirty) however the wine we had was delicious. We ended up canceling our reservation and made our way to a nearby restaurant instead. I think if I ever went back it would be on a sunny day where we could sit outside by the water.

We love eating here! Truly unique! Beautiful atmosphere and the wines are the absolute best!

We enjoyed their sampler and cheese. Ended up purchasing 4 bottles. Spent some enjoyable time speaking to the owner about his engineering background. Very pleasant time. Nice view.

I've been to the winery for special events, dinner with friends, and even a girls wine tasting event. I'm never disappointed. The atmosphere is always fun and the food is good.

We simply love Vinoklet. It is unprentious and delightful. Come with and open heart and leave filled.

I know that many are not going to agree with me, and I very seldom write reviews, but I thought after last night I should. My husband and I went here for dinner last night with another couple. Our reservations were at 6:30 we arrived at 6:15, were stood with others at the doorway waiting to be seated for over 10 minutes. We finally sat down, and our friends walk in. None of us have ever been there before. Our husbands go up to the counter to place our orders, The line was so long that they did not come back to the table to after 7:00. I believe this place is shorthanded and they need to hire more help or management needs to step up and help out. Finally, was able to grill our steaks. My husband and I ordered the strip steak, for $44.00 each they were very small and thin. Not impressive at all. I had iced tea and they do not have any sweetner no Equal or Splenda. The salad was the normal items, the veggies were over cooked and cold. The broccoli was so over cooked it was smashed when she spooned it on our plate. The help was very friendly though. You can take as much salad and sides as you would like. That is not saying much since the veggies were over cooked and the baked potato was so cold that butter wouldn't even melt. That was a waste neither one of us ate our potatoes. Our check was $110.00 my husband ordered two beers with his dinner. This was a complete waste of money and time. We dine out every month with our friends and never had any problems but this place was horrible. I would recommend if you wanted to just have a wine tasting then this is the place to good. If you are interested in dinner and you have to prepare yourself save your money and go somewhere else. it was also so noisy last night you could barely hear what someone is saying across the table from you. I know this is a local landmark, but they need to improve the quality of their food.........................Very disappointed!!!!