Pros: Our waitress was nice. Good selection of beers. Cons: The restaurant had no vegan entrées, despite what I was told earlier by the owner. My wife and I were in town on vacation, and we were looking for a restaurant that had some vegan options. I messaged the restaurant via their Facebook page to ask if they had anything vegan on the menu. I received this response: "Hi there! We can definitely accommodate! The ramen is vegan, but we are tweaking the menu that is posted online so there may be several more options than not posted. But, we can also create something special on the fly! Thanks so much for coming in!" As it turns out, though, the curry ramen was made with chicken stock, according to our waitress. She went to talk to the chef to see if he could recommend anything. My wife and I could hear their conversation, and we clearly heard the chef say, "I got nothing for them". Really? A chef in a nice restaurant couldn't come up with anything vegan, not even some pasta with marinara or a quick stir-fry? My wife and I were there early, right around 5:00 PM, and there was literally no one else in the restaurant, so it's not like the kitchen was busy. Surely the chef could have whipped-up something vegan if he wanted to. The waitress was very nice and quite apologetic. My wife and I ordered drinks and then went down the street to another restaurant that had two vegan options on the menu. I'm giving barVino two stars just because the waitress was really nice to us, and it wasn't her fault. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night in the off season. This was one of the few restaurants open in the middle of the week. We like tapas style restaurants as we're light eaters and you can try many different dishes if you choose. We shared the PEI mussels in white wine sauce and the Fried Polenta and both were very good. They have a good selection of beers to choose from if you're not a wine drinker. I would come here again when in the area. read more

Yelp did not fail us again! We visited North Creek to ride rail bikes along the Hudson River and when we finished, we were hungry! We had scoped out local restaurants before hand and loved the reviews. We opted to sit at the bar, because that's how we roll! We grabbed a couple delicious ciders while we looked at the menu. A couple of appetizers was just what we needed. In the other reviews, someone said the carrots were amazing. They did not disappoint! We also ordered the poppers and the flavors were delicious! read more

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Highly recommend. Four of us had dinner there this past Friday. We got there at 8:00 and were able to be seated immediately. The vibe was cozy and inviting with an updated feel. The wine and beer selection is good and the food was delicious. I am gluten free and there were many options available to me. Natalie, our server, was very professional, helpful and fun. She added to our overall enjoyment of the experience. We will definitely be going back! read more

What a find! Great selection of beer and wine. And fantastic menu that has many gf and veg options. Service was excellent too. Should of taken photos before we ate most of the food. But had to stop and try to capture the deliciousness. Will make a point of stopping hear if we are anywhere near by! read more

barVino - Veggie taco and veggie broth (both with unbelievable delicious flavors) - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

It's amazing to be celiac gluten free here! The options are fantastic and the kitchen is mindful. Yumm thanks guys! read more

I had low expectations when walking into this sleepy town's restaurant. I wasn't sure what to expect. We walked in and was greeted right away by the bartender. We choose we're we wanted to sit and they explained how it worked. It's more like a tapas place. Everything we ordered was delicious! From the wine suggestions from the bar tender to all of the food we tried. It was definitely worth the price we paid for it! We enjoyed everything. read more

barVino - Inside table view - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

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Yummy!!! The ingredients were super fresh and seasonal with great flavors. We had a party of 7 and showed up on a Saturday night - we had a drink at the bar while we waited for a table. They only offer wine and beer but had a really nice selection of both. We tried one of nearly everything on the menu and ordered seconds of a few things! There are still a few things I'd love to try and on next trip in! Our server Lindsay was awesome!! So accommodating and friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

This here establishment would absolutely crush it on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Very surprising find up here in North Creek, New York and our cool bartender chickie Emily (she had the coolest hair) said they actually do really, really well with the ski and tourist seasons there in the far upstate. Killer taplist of about a dozen beers, all indigenous to the Northeast, with most tapping out of New York State. Also on tap are about 10 or so different wines. Worry not, you won't be limited at all to what's on tap for either beer or wine! You'll be handed an expansive can/bottle list to peruse and no doubt you'll find several choices to your liking like Industrial Arts Wrench in a can. Prices tend to run a bit higher, but remember what you're getting and where you are...you'd have to drive a really, really long way from North Creek to find something similar. Vibe is totally cool, with a hodgepodge of hipsters, yuppies, tourists, and locals that simply like good quality beer, wine, and tapas style dishes. On this, our very first visit, we found all staff members we encountered to be pleasant and attentive. They're serving up some really unique dishes here like soy soaked deviled eggs with wasabi, Japanese fried chicken (with the perfect amount of kick), an amazing and very popular mussels dish (seemed like every other person at the bar ordered this, including my sister), and a lot more. I was so pleasantly surprised and psyched that Yelp helped us find this place and we will indubitably be back, likely a whole buncha times. If I lived in North Creek, I'd be a regular. Note: I noticed zero pretension at all in this place, so don't be afraid if you aren't a wine snob. People were really cool inside. read more

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This is a gem in an otherwise mundane restaurant offering in North Creek NY. The menu of many vegetarian dishes, tapas style plates as well as some really well delivered entrees paired with a truly great wine selections. The atmosphere was fun loud and the only place to be on Main Street. The kitchen was a bit challenged with the onslaught of hungry patrons. The smash burger took an hour to come out after everything else was served. Overall the place is great and the wait staff was ready with that next glass of wine. I would definitely recommend this place. PDX foodie read more

First time, everything was excellent, from food to service. Dishes are locally sourced, with highly creative combinations of flavors, textures, colors, and ingredients. Scallops with spicy gochujang sauce, local squash, fried leeks and hummus was so delicious! We loved the fried eggplant with pomodoro sauce and whipped goat cheese. 'Honey Boat' local squash with sweet maple simple yet captivating. Carrots with parsley and pickling herbs (those little round balls), so interesting, what a fun experience. Vegetrables paired well with the Austrian white wine. The warm Olive salad with artichokes and sundried tomatoes paired well with the Loire sauvignon blanc. Very glad we got the large-sized Bone Broth, served in a classic tall English teapot and teacup set, as its warmth rejuvenated us after a long drive. This tapas-style suits my Gemini wife perfectly. Phoebe, our server, was attentive, helpful and cheery. Most highly recommend. read more

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If you're in or nearby North Creek, a visit to barVino is a must! The atmosphere is cute, a little fancy with a chill vibe. The drink selection was nice, service was great and the food outstanding! read more

This is a great restaurant if you are visiting this area. Wine and beer only with a pretty good selection of both. Food is prompt and well prepared. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area. read more

The most important thing to know about Bar Vino is probably that they DO NOT take reservations. Our arrival 30 minutes after their 5 o'clock opening saw our party of four promptly seated at two tables that they pushed together for us. There were now about a dozen people seated at either the bar or tables on the last meteorological Sunday of the season. By a little after 6 pm people were standing at the bar and outside waiting for tables to free up. I did not study the wine list, but it looked extensive and the bar has a cruvinet with about 16 taps. I also did not bother to look at the bottled beer list, because there were eleven draft beers listed on the chalk board, all craft beers, with the exception of Guinness, all of which peaked my interest. Each of the wine drinkers ordered a glass of sauvignon blanc ($8/5oz) while I had a pint of Bell's Two Hearted Ale ($6) and my wife ordered a pint of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA ($6). Our server brought a small amount of sliced warmed bread to the table with a bowl of oil and balsamic vinegar and told us that more bread would be available shortly. When it never arrived we did have to ask her for that bread much later when we wanted it to dip in the sauces remaining from some of our food preparations. The one-page menu is actually quite varied. The portions are on the smaller tapas style, but that works to the advantage of people like us who want to try a variety of dishes and share with our companions. The menu expresses that the food is served family style and that "dishes may arrive at your table at different times to ensure that your food comes to you as fresh as possible." We choose to skip the three PEI mussel variations, and from the remaining 15 offerings we selected: Olives and Almonds ($6) Thai Eggplant Salad ($8) Scotch Egg ($5) Wild Mushroom Soup ($7) Korean BBQ Chicken Wings ($9) Gnocchi ($9) Seared Diver Scallops ($15) Mediterranean olives and spicy Marcona almonds were an attractive and tasty first dish to arrive and start our evening's palate adventure. The Eggplant Salad used local farm raised Japanese eggplant, shallot, cilantro, Thai chili, and our server was kind enough to have the peanuts served on the side. The spice level was just right. The Scotch Egg was perfectly cooked to a soft-yolk center and surrounded by house-made sage sausage with a good mustard sauce on the side. Tasty sausage nicely crisped. The Mushroom Soup was rich with a nice earthy flavor. The Chicken Wings were small but meaty drumsticks with just a little kick and a crispy outside flavored with ginger, scallions and sesame seeds. The Gnocchi were tender in their brandy-cream with bacon and slivered almonds. The Scallops were seared perfectly and had a great flavor with a creamy leak fondue and topped with chopped heirloom tomatoes. Every single one of our dishes was delicious, and sharing that many dishes among four people was more than sufficient. There was not a single dish that I would hesitate to order again. While we were sympathetic to the many customers who were waiting for a table, with so many different dishes pleasing our palates up to this point, we had to answer in the affirmative when our server asked if we would like to see the dessert menu. Of the four items offered, two were made in-house and two came from the Café Sarah down the street. We decided on three choices. The Opera Cake ($6) - a vanilla sponge cake layered with coffee cream, wrapped in chocolate ganache and topped with whipped cream. A Whole Lemon Tart ($6) topped with powdered sugar. And finally, a Coconut Milk Pot de Crème ($6) - dark chocolate spiced with cinnamon, all-spice, chili, and topped with whipped cream. The Lemon Tart was made in-house and the other two came from Sarah. While all three desserts were enjoyed, the tart Tart was the table's favorite, and the Opera definitely scored a high note coming in a close second. Coffee and espresso were average. I really would have enjoyed a more robust coffee. Service was good. It was probably a young family member who was quite sufficient in seeing that our water glasses were kept filled. Different servers saw that food was promptly brought from the kitchen to our table and our main server was efficient without dropping a beat once the restaurant was over flowing. With our table being located in the back corner of the restaurant, the two votive candles did not give off sufficient light for me to read my menu and I had to resort to my phone's flashlight app. But the atmosphere was perfect for dining. I'm rounding this up a half-star because they serve brown sugar cubes with coffee. read more

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Great food, fun atmosphere, excellent service for our group of three people post-skiing

Tonight we went as soon as it opened. We decided to grab a seat at the bar. I had a glass of white wine & the hubs had a couple different beers on tap. It was restaurant week: we each ordered off the three course meal for $30. I had the parsnip & apple soup, crab cake & Apple/fennel slaw, and the opera cake for dessert. He had the wedge salad, steak & frites, and the vanilla cream custard for dessert. The soup was a massive bowl, the wedge salad was huge! The steak was also at least ten ounces. The sauce that came with the crab cakes was a great fancy tarter sauce. Food was good, owner was really nice & great atmosphere. We would definitely return. Oh and the bathroom was clean & cute! read more

barVino - Soup & wine! - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

Our thought when we sat down for brunch around 1230 on a Sunday was, "wow, I wonder why this place isn't busy". After the food came out it was apparent why. $16 for the Eggs Benny with one, undercooked egg, thin, flavorless hollandaise and fatty, chewy pork. The polenta was the best part of the dish but that isn't saying much. The avocado toast was only slightly better but just as flavorless, this time with a green-tinted, overcooked hard boiled egg. The servers seemed just as concerned with pouring drinks for themselves as they did with attending to the...few...customers. read more

Amazingggg amazing! Food, drinks & ambiance was great! Staff was so sweet Glad my fiancé and I decided to stop by on our trip to the Adirondacks. read more

barVino catered dinner for our small elopement ceremony and we could not have been happier. Anna came up with a delicious 4 course menu and was accommodating to all requests and dietary preferences. Dinner was ready right on time and she made everything so easy for our big day! Everything was so delicious and there were no left overs! Thank you so much barVino! read more

barVino - About to sit down to our first course of our elopement dinner! - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the service, the food, and the ambiance at barVino. If I'm ever back in north creek I will definitely be back. The chicken and trout were delicious. read more

That bone broth is to die for. Get a pitcher. Don't be shy. You will not be disappointed. Additionally, We ordered the olive salad, the mushroom with poleneta and the chop. All were delicious. The wait staff was well informed and attentive. read more

The worst dining experience we've had in a long time. We used to love coming to BarVino and now the new owners put in communal dining tables - not the type of intimate date night experience we were looking for. The service was good, but the food was terrible. They were out of half the things on the menu. The beet salad had no dressing and was some plain salad, clementines and beets on a plate. The Brussels sprouts were over cooked. The shrimp scampi was acidic and watery. Will never go back. read more

Great food, good service. Lovely ambiance very good choice of music. The fireplace is a perfect touch.

If barVino was in New York City, I would probably never be able to get a reservation. Even here in the Adirondacks, it's busy both on and off season and hard to get a table right away in the evening. Nevertheless, I'm always happy to wait for what's probably my favorite restaurant upstate. barVino specializes in tapas and small plates, which are all actually quite large portions and perfect for sharing. Their menu has changed a great deal over the years, but thankfully, some of my favorites always stay the same. If you're lucky enough to visit, definitely try one of the following: + deep fried brussels sprouts: seriously, these brussels sprouts changed my life. Quite possibly on the "top 10 things I've ever put in my mouth" list. + frites: simple but delicious, with 2 types of dipping sauces. + mussels: barVino offers several varieties, but I prefer the white wine the best; the green curry packs some serious heat, so be careful if you are sensitive to spice. If you couldn't tell by the name, barVino also has an excellent wine selection, and the servers/bartenders are more than happy to make a recommendation. You seriously can't go wrong with anything you order, and with such affordable prices, there's nothing wrong with trying half the menu. read more

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We don't drink alcohol but couldn't get past the menu they posted that we saw waking by. We decided to go eat there and they allow you to sit and eat but everything is to go. It was the best food we had in a while and we truly didn't miss the plates. Our server despite it being to go was exceptional. She went out of her way to make our to go order feel like we dined there. We ordered the pan fried ricotta gnocchi with fresh corn in a cream sauce with swish chard. My wife bring a cook usually doctors up all meals We get but nothing needed attention at all. We also got the pork sandwich and frites they were both very tasty. This place is a must try. read more

Terrible service. Very snotty. I have lived in NYC and Philly and have rarely come across more rude wait staff. Don't bother going here. I will be fair here. The food was excellent. And I don't mean "out in the middle of nowhere" excellent. I mean "I would go back even if this place was in NYC" excellent. Fantastic wine list. So there. Very fair. But does that compensate for a waiter refusing to look at me as he passed by even when I was leaning in far enough into his path that he literally would have bounced off my head?? You tell me. It was impossible to get anyone to pay any attention or talk in a non-condescending way to us. read more

barVino - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

We were reluctant to go here after reviewing the menu. Everything seemed a bit different, not the kind of meals we would order. We decided to wait the 45 minutes, we were too tired to drive to another restaurant. From the appetizers (deviled eggs, salami and 2 Brussels sprouts) to the coffee, everything was outstanding. Including the service. The Vietnamese salad was with rice noodles. So good! read more

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barVino We were there 2/28/2024 272 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853 Unbelievable. Even for upstate New York this place was unbelievable. The food, when it finally came, was only barely acceptable. Their policy - which is unbelievable - is to bring out the food as it's ready. So for a party of six we got one dinner. The wait time was unbelievable. We finally got the second meal. Twenty minutes later we got three more. The last meal - which was soup - (don't you have a pot of this somewhere?) didn't appear until I flagged down a server and begged for it. When it finally came...with a different server...I was taken to task for asking for it. I have been all over the world and gone to many restaurants of all kinds. I have never been taken to task by a server - not even in Paris! - much less by one who was obviously in the wrong. She lambasted me for having the nerve to complain that our sixth dinner basically never arrived and I had upset the other server. "This is our home." Hello? Who is paying the bill here? I know upstate New York can be horrible and that they don't understand anything. But the bottom line is...who is paying the bill? This restaurant has a LOT to learn! read more

Barvino changed hands during the pandemic and has since reopened. Let me tell you the food is amazing. The Chef here knows what's good. Lots of veggie options, all his produce is fresh and local. His knowledge of the ingredients he works with really shows, the flavors he is putting out on these plates will absolutely stun you. The beer and wine list is also great they didn't skip a beat carrying on the legacy of being the best place for dinner in North Creek. read more

barVino - Scallops - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

We popped in after cycling revrail. Take out only. Process was easy and friendly. The food was scrumptious. I highly recommend their food. The menu was small with nice choices. A small menu means fresh food. read more

I'm so glad this restaurant and bar was available! It is right next to an awesome hotel we are staying at. The bartender was super sweet, gracious and hospitable. Although they don't have their liquor license yet he offered many options of soda and San Pellegrino seltzer. The food was so delish. We had corn fritters with a delicious chipotle aioli and burrata with fresh basil. Who doesn't love burrata?? Classy atmosphere for sure! I heard their pork sandwich is mouth watering. We'll get that next time! They offer takeout or dine in. read more

barVino - Burrata, beets, balsamic, pesto, mixed greens topped with fresh basil. - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York

Came here last year because there is no where else in town that is open for dinner. Stopped by again this year and was not allowed in with my 2 human children that eat food because it is "now a 21 and over establishment". It was 4:45pm. I guess only people over the age of 21 are allowed to eat dinner in this town. Sad but true. read more

This used to be a really nice place but the staff comes across as arrogant. Food was fair but the new set up as exclusive to only those over 21 is a big mistake. It just feels really different and unwelcoming. I'm sure a conscious decision to make such a different business out of something that seemed successful. It seems strange that they couldn't start taking reservations while still keeping it as a restaurant. The North Country has plenty of bars - we need quality restaurants... if your looking for food skip this spot. If you're looking for a bar scene that's very loud then you'll be in heaven. read more

I just finished my first "Juice Box" virtual wine tasting. This is from BarVino owner Anna B. She does an amazing job of leading you through a virtual wine tasting with knowledge and most of all FUN!!! If you're looking for a great activity during the pandemic and want to feel good and have a great time, do yourself a favor and sign up for her next Juice Box in April. Well worth the modest fee. read more

The food and the atmosphere is amazing great survive I recommend this place to anyone

Incredible Cab Franc and the best shrimp Fra Diavolo on the Atlantic coast. We order shrimp Fra Diavolo at every opportunity from Maryland to Maine...outstanding! The wine selection was surprisingly robust and the cab franc was so good at first sip and even better after breathing. Service very good even as busy as they were. read more

We stopped for a drink and loved the vibe of the place so we stayed and enjoyed an amazing meal. We had the red snapper & New York strip and both were cooked perfectly. We tend to be very busy everyday but this place helped us slow down and enjoy a quiet evening. The wine list is very big and well described. We will def be back very soon!!! read more

Came here several times last year with my children who ate adult meals and we gladly spent the $$$. Was very disappointed to find that we were not welcome this year. We come up to North Creek to have family time not leave them home alone. I think they are missing the mark with the clientele coming up. An idea would be to make it 21 and over after 8 PM. read more

Modern wine bar ambience. They have family recipes and many alcohol to go with it. Their wine cellar is right next door to restaurant. We celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. read more

My family and I are from jersey and we have loved this restaurant for years! We always rant how good the food is to all our friends! We even bring them up to north creek and insist we dine there. Unfortunately, EVERY time we go there the service is not good. This past week was the first time I didn't leave annoyed! There are these twin bartenders and I believe the owners daughter that are the worst. My friends and I are in the food industry and each year I apologize for the service(mind you it's Different friends every year). The food is on point! Shame the service is pretentious :( please talk to the employees! I just water Or even a polite employee! read more

barVino - New American Near Me - North Creek, New York