I have always loved the atmosphere and decor here. We are now regulars here and they have reached that stage of knowing our names, our habits, and most importantly, how to take care of their regulars. If you establish a presence here, they will take care of you. Consistency is another major selling point. Go here 10 times, and your food is going to be on point about 9.5 of those times. Those are pretty good odds. They have just recently started a soft launch of their fall/winter menu, which means they are experimenting with a few new dishes while bringing back some old favorites. One of those returning favorites is the crispy cauliflower. Last time around, it was fantastic. This time, while still tasty, it had apparently filed a formal complaint against the word **"crispy"** because there was very little evidence to support the claim. Even the bartender agreed with me that it was somewhat misrepresented. **Pro tip:** Get the sauce on the side. It will help preserve what level of crisp that is intended for this dish. Now, let us move on to the **star of the evening.** The new chicken parmigiana! **Holy mother of God. Butter my butt and call me a biscuit.** This may genuinely be one of the most beautiful, perfectly textured, and downright delicious chicken parmigianas I have ever had. The chicken was crisped to absolute perfection, and the way they layered the marinara on top was brilliant. Rather than drowning the chicken in a traditional, liquidy sauce, they used more of a bruschetta-style topping, which gave it texture while somehow allowing the breading to remain gloriously crispy. **Hands down, one of the best chicken parmigianas I have ever had.** Now we just need to pray to whatever culinary deity is responsible for consistency that they can replicate this thing every time, because this one was *ridiculously* good. One final recommendation: **split the dish.** Unless you are the kind of person who considers a family-size portion a light snack, there is plenty of food here for two. read more

The Vig - Chicken Parmigiana - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This was my first visit to this location. I ordered the Reuben special and it was great. I had a side salad, though I should have probably gotten French fries to be consistent with how I've eaten Reubens in the past. But, my wife had fries that I could steal and I appreciate having a salad option. The little side salad had a nice bitterness complemented by the slight sourness of the dressing. The meat was flavorful and sliced perfectly while the bread was toasty enough to stay together long enough to hold in all that juiciness. Our server was attentive and friendly and I'll happily go back to try some menu staples ... unless the next special demands my attention like that Reuben did. read more

This is the second time dinning at The Vig at Dana Park and tonight we sat out on the large patio. The patio has plenty of seats and has both misters and heating lamps making it possible to use year round We kicked things off with the pretzel served with queso and house mustard--perfect for sharing. The queso was rich without being too heavy, and the mustard added a nice contrast. For my meal, I had the Caesar salad topped with a bistro steak cooked a perfect medium rare. The romaine was crisp, the garlic-anchovy dressing bold, and the garlic croutons and parmesan tied everything together. The steak was tender, flavorful, and elevated the salad. At the table, we also ordered the cheesesteak with Angus beef, roasted peppers and onions, Havarti cheese, and garlic aioli served on a baguette, with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was hearty and satisfying, and the fries were really good The wagyu burger was another standout--topped bacon, Gruyère and smoky blue cheese, caramelized onions, tomato jam, and garlic aioli on a pub bun. The beef and bacon were fabulous and the fries cooked to perfection Jake, our server, was terrific--attentive, friendly, and helped make the whole experience even better. We finished with the butterscotch bread pudding topped with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce, which was the perfect ending--warm, comforting, and just the right amount of sweetness Overall, a great patio dining experience with flavorful dishes, excellent service, and plenty of variety. read more

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Wow, I thought The Vig was very impressive! It's such a lovely restaurant with it wood features and sort of a moody vibe. The bar in the center of the restaurant is gorgeous. The food was beautifully presented. The service was amazing. It felt very upscale but casual at the same time. We were there at brunch time and it was fairly busy, but the service was quick. Honestly, I cannot wait to go back to this restaurant again next time I'm in town. read more

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I have to update my review. We have been to the Vig 8-9 times (lunch, dinner, happy hour). Every time we go whether I'm with my husband or friends, we always pray that no one sitting near us orders the fish. Is it their shrimp, salmon, tuna? I have no idea, but it absolutely reeks. The smell is so nauseating. I've never smelled such strong smelling fish in any seafood restaurant before. Please do something about this, The Vig. read more

The Vig - Genuine Burger with veggie patty, no cheese with fries. Vegan Vegetarian - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

It was my first time eating at The Vig! What an amazing experience!! Starting off with our Wonderful server, Elena!! From start to finish she did a stellar job taking care of us!! My friends enjoyed the Vig Bowl, and myself and my other friend had the Genuine cheeseburger and fries!! All was delicious and cooked to perfection!! All of our drinks were cold and mixed perfectly. We also loved the ambiance. We will definitely be back to this location!! read more

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Love the chill vibes and dim lighting, can be a bit of a romantic setting or casual dinning, good for small &larger parties. We were in for our gfs bday, sweet they offer a free bday desert for her! I ordered the spicy margarita it was on point, served in a small glass tho.. . For my entree I got the burger, I'd say it was pretty average, and couldn't decide between the sweet pot fry or reg fry, server told me I could do half n half, great! For those of us whom are indecisive! I would come back and I'll try something different this time! Service was great she made sure we had everything we needed and stayed on top of drinks and any necessities . read more

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Great food. Service is very attentive and friendly. Casual atmosphere makes it a go to for a lunch or a casual dinner

My husband wanted to watch the game somewhere and I wanted a great brunch, so I suggested The Vig! I've been to two other locations and enjoyed them, so I was excited to see one open in Mesa. We arrived just after 12 pm on a Saturday and though there were many diners, the restaurant was't super busy. We were greeted and seated right away. My husband requested to be seated near the bar with a great view of their TVs. We also had a great view of their beautiful patio. The space is stylish yet laid back. We ordered the following: Truffle Parmesan fries $12 Grilled chicken wings $18 Chilaquiles $18 I had the chilaquiles. Theirs comes with scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, white cheddar, braised pork, jalapeño crema, lettuce, and pico de gallo. However, I asked them to place the pork on the side. I'm not used to having a lot of lettuce in my chilaquiles, but it still was good. I've had better, though. I loved the truffle parmesan fries, who doesn't? My husband enjoyed his wings and the ambiance. Our server was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back again! read more

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We stopped in for a family dinner on a busy Saturday night and were impressed to be seated and greeted immediately. The service was efficient throughout the evening; our water stayed filled and appetizers arrived quickly. While the salsa and guacamole were a bit under-seasoned, the cauliflower appetizer was delicious (though the portion felt small for the price). We appreciated that the kitchen split our burger onto two plates for us. However, the cook was off--we requested medium-well, but the thick patties arrived medium with a lot of pink. Despite the minor food hiccups, the welcoming decor and beautiful patio make this a spot worth revisiting. read more

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Recently visited for a lunch with friends, and luckily came in for Happy Hour! We both had little ones, and I was a little concerned when we were placed in a booth, but it worked out great for us. We had a great server, and let us stay in her section while we were there for hours catching up! Their happy Hour menu was great: I highly recommend their nachos and sliders! We also ordered pecan pie for desert and WOW - the filling was not skipped on at all. It was loaded with pecans and so good. read more

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We met some friends here for lunch that live in Queen Creek and it was the halfway point. We've been to the big in Arcadia and thought this place looked nice. We seated in the room behind the bar and there was also a party of 12 people in there as well, it was incredibly loud! We probably should have Requested to be moved since we were catching up with friends. It was very difficult to hear. I ordered the puzzle and my husband ordered the Asian chicken salad. He wasn't thrilled with the chicken salad as the chicken had the consistency of deli meat. My Pozole was OK, but it was severely lacking in protein and had very limited hominy as well. Maybe I've just gotten spoiled by what I get at Gallo Blanco or what I make at home It did have a decent level of heat though, and it was served hot. I had a glass of wine, a Pinot Grigio for $12 and husband had a beer, total bill was about $50 so it's a pricey lunch They do have a huge beautiful bar though, and this would probably be a great place for a happy hour with friends. Note that they do have some drink special specials on Sundays, which included a six dollar Margarita, which one person in our party enjoyed read more

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This was our second visit here. Our first visit was based on several great recommendations from Go Gilbert. The first time, we had reservations, but I didn't leave a review because I wanted to come back for a second experience. This time, we didn't have reservations but were seated fairly quickly. We sat in the outdoor dining area, and it was lovely. The ambiance was perfect for both family dining and a casual date night. My husband order a sandwich and a salad, it was delish! I ordered the fish and chips -- the fish was delicious, though the "chips" were mostly small, broken pieces. I'm not sure if that was intentional, but it felt like we might have gotten the last few fries from the batch. Nevertheless, I really thought the fish was delicious! The location is great with plenty of parking spots. We will definitely be back! read more

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My friend chose to come here for her birthday lunch this week. I'd read a bunch of reviews the night before and grew nervous because many were less than stellar. I'm happy to report that we had a great experience here. Elena set the tone by welcoming us warmly and there was a birthday card on the table for my friend. I love that they offer a lunch specials menu M-F with several choices for $15. It includes the entrees plus a soft drink which is a great deal. We both chose the burger. Side options are fries, sweet potato fries or a salad. My burger was really delicious and cooked to order with a generous portion of fries. Elena also brought out a complimentary birthday dessert (Butterscotch Bread Pudding) for my friend. The restaurant itself is very attractive and well-appointed with a spacious patio out front. I plan to bring my husband back so he can check out The Vig too. read more

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I've been in at least a dozen times since they opened. I've always had decent service and the food has always been good or very good. I think tonight was either an off night or management is really slacking. Service was pretty poor. I waited about 15 minutes to even be attended to after being seated. My server barely returned throughout the entire evening, and she apologized multiple times saying that she was spread way too thin. I was also tucked away in a corner, not readily visible. There are lots of other good places to eat around here, and it certainly was not worth the money to be ignored and have to wait to order food, drinks, or even to get a salt shaker, and finally to get a check. It was a huge waste of time. Food, as always, was pretty decent. Definitely not an experience that will take me back anytime soon. read more

First time here after several recommendations from my wife who's been here on a girls night. Warmly greeted and seated quickly. Cool, spacious interior, big comfy booth. Server went over some specials and took our drink order. Opted for the Old Fashioned and wife ordered the Strawberry Fields which consists of rum, strawberry puree, banana liquor, orgeat, and lemon juice. Old Fashioned was slightly too sweet for my tastes but I'm picky, still delicious and worth getting if you lean towards Old Fashioned's, sampled wifeys drink and it was super sweet but pretty much what you'd expect from the name, very tasty. I ordered the Wagyu burger, which was a 7oz wagyu party, bacon, Gruyère, blue cheese, caramelized onions, tomato jam, and garlic aioli. Wife went with the Ribeye Cheesteak which was exactly what the name implies. Burger was perfectly medium as I ordered and all components worked well together, juicy beef patty, salty bacon, umami cheese, smoky/funky blue cheese, a truly awesome burger with what appeared to be hand cut fries. The cheese steak was also amazing with actual shaved ribeye, cheese, peppers and onions on a crusty baguette. I was very impressed by the service the quality and the portions. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

The Vig - Wagyu Burger, Ribeye Cheesesteak. - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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First time checking out Dana Park and I was super impressed with all the food spots and shops in the plaza! I've been to The Vig before, but never to this location. The vibe here is great...warm and cozy inside with an open patio and plenty of bar seating. My friend and I both ordered the same thing: a Strawberry Fields cocktail and the steak frites. The cocktail was yummy--sweet and refreshing. The fries were honestly the star of the meal. The steak itself had good flavor, but it was a little tough to cut with just a butter knife and had more fat than I'd like. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try another entrée, but I'd 100% order the fries and cocktail again. So good! read more

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First off, The Vig is gorgeous. It gives a very high end restaurant vibe, and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Even that patio seemed beautiful with misters and fans on above. The service was fast and very friendly. Our waitress, KD, was perfect in every way, please go see her. They were running a deal for $6 espresso martinis and margaritas, so obviously I'm grabbing a martini pick-me-up. It was very strong, but delicious. I ordered the steak and potatoes, and it came out perfect with such a tasty chimichurri over the top. The end pieces were a little charred, but nothing to the point of it being an issue. We ordered their limited time tres leches French toast sticks as well and they were very decadent but delicious, as long as you're okay with something that sweet. Overall, I'd highly recommend you check this place out. The prices are really not that bad ~$15-18 for most options, my steak was the highest at $26. Idk how their lunch/dinner is (yet) but the brunch is such a great find. read more

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When my boyfriend was in town for President's Day weekend, we wanted to try somewhere new for lunch to discuss my weekend trip to Florida to meet my boyfriend's family. I had The Vig on my bookmarks, so we figured why not give it a go as they were open on President's Day. I've heard the patio is spacious, and provides a great experience for cocktails and eats for a relaxed atmosphere. To start, we ordered drinks and shrimp ceviche. To say we were shocked when it arrived in a complete green hue is an understatement. When it listed avocado, we didn't think the sauce was avocado based versus a more traditional ceviche. It was lacking any spice, and quite honestly, any flavor at that. The star of the dish were the tomatoes as they were flavorful and perfectly ripe. We were hopeful the food would improve once the entrees arrived. Here are the ratings as I asked them as we got to the parking lot to gauge if I was the only one disappointed: Boyfriend's Rating: 3/5 Dad's Rating: 3/5 Mom's Rating: 2/5 The beans were runny for the Shrimp Tacos side, and we thought maybe if the flavor is there you can overlook that... in the words of my dad: "OH Boy... that's a mouthful of cumin." I thought for sure they couldn't be that bad, then I tried it. I've tasted less cumin in Indian cuisine than these black beans. I think everything on the plate of the Shrimp Tacos was a miss. The guacamole lacked any flavor, the haberno salsa didn't pack any heat, and the shrimp were lackluster at best. As for the burgers, since the rest of us either ordered the lunch special or The Vig Burger. My dad noticed our burgers were switched as we ordered different temperatures. Understandable, so I wasn't too fussed. My boyfriend's was well done when ordered medium rare, but he said outside of that it was pretty good. I enjoyed mine, and I did like the fries. The patio was beautifully redone as I frequented The Harp often years ago, and our waitress was friendly enough. Though service was a little slow and she didn't get my soft drink choice for my lunch special item. All in all, I would likely skip returning unless for brunch as I hear that's what they are known for. read more

The first review I was aware the place had just opened so I was nice. We gave The Vig a second chance after two months, but it was very disappointing. Service was slow, drinks weren't good, and food was bland -- my "wagyu" burger was small with cold, unsalted fries, and my wife's salad had no flavor. Our server was MIA most of the night and even brought us a carafe of warm water. Not room temperature, but actually warm. Between poor service, bland overpriced food, and zero attention to detail, we're done with this location. Other Vig spots have been great, but this one needs major work. read more

We came to The Vig for the dinner part of a playdate and arrived around 4 PM on a Friday during Happy Hour. It wasn't very busy, which made it a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The kids' menu had good options like mac and cheese, sliders with fries, and chicken fingers, which is always helpful. A little more than I hoped to spend on a kids meal though. I ordered the nachos without meat (adding meat made them a little pricey for just an appetizer). My 4-year-old tried the sliders--pretty standard, but ate a few bites. My friend enjoyed her salmon salad, and her little one loved the mac and cheese and finished the whole plate. Overall, it was a nice spot for a casual dinner, though a bit on the pricier side for what you get. While the atmosphere isn't the most kid-focused, it worked well enough for our playdate. I'd say it's worth a try, especially if you're looking for a quieter Happy Hour with food and drink options. read more

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Had reservations and sat out on the beautiful and spacious patio. Emily was our waitress and was wonderful. I had the grilled shrimp tacos and my husband had the grilled salmon. There were 4 tacos served with a side of habanero salsa which was just the right amount of heat and I loved the pickled onions on the tacos. It also came with a side of well seasoned beans. The salmon was served medium rare over a bed of sautéed spinach and potatoes. The salmon was full of flavor. They also have happy hour M-F from 2-6. read more

The Vig - Grilled salmon - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I have been to the Vig one other time but a different location and it was good! I'm glad they opened one closer to me. Went here with my boyfriend for date night on a Friday. My first impression was that the space is beautiful, I love the design of it. Our waiter was friendly as well. We shared some wings which were pretty good, and I got a salad, I think it was an Autumn salad, but it was also good! I will definitely be back to try more. read more

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This place was busy for a Friday at 5:30pm. We were told they had a 40 min wait. We opted for a spot at the bar and squeezed our way in. The bartender, Monica, was friendly and gave great recommendations. She was busy and it looked understaffed, but she never looked stressed and kept her cool as she juggled a lot of orders. The Happy Hour menu is what drew us in, and sold me for sure. They have lots of options and great cocktail choices for a good price. I'd go back for the Happy Hour alone. The food was pretty good and the patio was large either way heaters and comfortable seating as well. Glad I finally got to try this place. read more

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We had lunch here and it's a nice spot. The restaurant is a welcome addition to Dana park with pretty interior and big patio. I had the lunch special - chicken sandwich with sweet potatoe fries and appreciate that the food is not overly salty. I loved that the lunch special includes a drink and I went with the passionfruit tea. The servers are attentive and friendly. The restaurant felt clean. Overall it's a relaxing place to enjoy lunch or dinner. read more

The Vig - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Great food and entertainment! We had green chili enchiladas with eggs over top for brunch! Brian Wilkinson performing with an acoustic guitar couldn't get any better! read more

The Vig - Brian Wilkinson performing at the Vig! - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Great ambience, a little loud inside near the bar. Expansive menu with GF bun options. Shared fryer for fries, tortilla chips, so eat with caution if you aren't sensitive to cross contamination. Service was good, friendly team at this location. read more

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Always a great experience going to the Vig. Was there on Sunday with my wife having dinner on the patio. Our server Elena was accommodating letting us take our time with drinks and an appetizer. Wee eventually ordered the steak frites and the Waygu burger special. read more

Delish food. It was difficult to just choose one meal. Went with two friends to celebrate a birthday. Menu items chosen: Fish & Chips, Asian Chicken salad and Chilean Salmon. The salmon was a hit! Salad was nice, good crunch from peanuts and a good amount of chicken throughout. Fish & chips were meh.... friend said slaw was abysmal. The service was good. Server gave us some nice food recommendations. She was quite present whole we were eating and up to the point of paying our bill. Once the bill was paid, she was non existent.... at least ask if we wanted more water, maybe? I might be asking too much. I had made reservations for our dining pleasure and I'm glad I did. The place was hopping. We sat outside which had heaters throughout the patio. In fact, as the evening progressed, we got a little too warm. This is a great addition to the area. Good vibe. Nice menu. I'll go back. read more

Super underwhelming, we're new parents so we had to get it to go. My medium well burger was medium rare especially towards the middle of the burger, my bread pudding came w 1 inch of ice cream, and my steak frites weren't even cut into strips we specifically got frites for the baby to try finger food. Idk if they're short staffed or lazy but for these prices in this economy you guys really could do better. I'm extremely disappointed, yuck. read more

The Vig - Uncut NY Steak Frites lol and a good sized bread pudding w a sauce cup of vanilla ice cream. - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I was pretty excited to check this ne location out. First, this location is a home run as far as the design is concerned. Awesome patio! Server was great also. Now, the reason for the average review. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. Undersized, under seasoned and a little tough. The fries were underwhelming also, not crisp enough. Both the chicken and fries could have been served a little hotter too. My wife got the burger, and she said it was average at best. Not sure if they are still getting the kitchen up to speed or not. We will give it another try to see if the issues are corrected. read more

I had never been to The Vig but heard good things from friends who had tried the other locations. Was excited to see there was a location close to home. I am not sure if I ordered the wrong thing or maybe just got them on a bad day but service was poor and food was even worse. I ordered a Caesar salad that was practically inedible it had huge pieces of the lettuce core, it tasted like it was sitting in the fridge for hours. The lettuce was wilted and the dressing was off tasting my one saving grace was I added on grilled chicken so I was able to eat that. The truffle fries were decent but nothing to write home about. All in all super disappointed and don't think I will be back. read more

The Vig - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Great food but very rude female bartender on Sunday, August 23rd. I had the breakfast sandwich which was delicious as well as great tasting iced tea. The seating is limited inside and the crowd was so loud we couldn't hear each other but besides that overall I would return. It does seem more focused on the alcoholic beverages rather than food. read more

This was our second attempt at dining at the vig, the first time they were on over an hour wait. There were just two of us so we sat at the bar. I love the atmosphere - it's open air and has a lovely patio! We were there for hh and got a couple beers to start. We had the calamari abd shrimp and it is definitely one of the best we've had in AZ! it had a dusting of spice and yummy spicy aoli - also fried shishito peppers! We also had a pretzel - it was oddly dry, not regular chewy pretzel texture and the spicy mustard was so thick it wasn't spreadable. We'll definitely return to try some salads and entrees! Can't wait to sit on the patio! read more

Great mesa location ..don't have to to scottsdale ..off val vista and baseline .dana park shopping center..never had a bad meal..the burgers are perfect..great happy hour too!..best patio..even in the heat..misters work great!! read more

Had a bday lunch here with our best friends on Monday. Sofia, our server was a doll! The ambiance is super nice too! The manager came by to check up on us. The food was good but not great. I had The Vig burger, it was cooked to my liking which I loved, but the bun was a little dry. My hubby had the Fried Fish, which was ok, but the batter was not crunchy it was soggy. My friend got the Asian chicken salad which was huge & looked beautiful and the bday boy got a grilled chicken sandwich that he loved. Sofía brought him a birthday treat after our meal, the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream w/4 spoons so we can all taste it, it was yummy! the young man who opened the door at 11am could be a better greeter if he smiled, he looked like we were bothering him but he did cheer up a LITTLE big when we were leaving & asked him to take a group pic of us. I think we'll try it again and order different things to check out the other offerings. read more

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too many managers with attitude Their drinks are very expensive expensive and very weak poor Home of the $20 cheeseburger I would stay away from this place read more

Tried the new Vig in Mesa and unfortunately it was a huge letdown. The food was very basic and nothing stood out. The pasta dish was undercooked, salads were bland, and the tacos were just...mid. Drinks were even worse, barely any alcohol, and the espresso martini (which was apparently on tap) was the worst I've ever had. On top of that, we didn't get appetizer plates or silverware for the apps, and our server never checked if we wanted another round of drinks. For a brand-new spot, I expected a lot more effort and quality. read more

Great unique whole vibe. There was great fun place to go for a happy hour taking friends from out of town. They were very impressed with the menu and all the choices and differences read more

Honestly, the Vig is the only spot that my husband and I are at on a multi week out to dinner/lunch or brunch spot. It is consistently really good food. We went tonight for my husband's birthday & he is not a dessert guy. They brought us out a butterscotch bread pudding... my husband said that it was probably the second favorite dessert he has ever had in his life! read more