Via Bologna's

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7 months ago

Four of us dined at Vis Bologna's and had an awesome evening. Each of us ordered a different dish and each was amazing. They had a nice wine selection and our service was good. We enjoy the ambiance of the small dining area. They do not take reservations. I have eaten here many times and will be back. I highly recommend Via Bologna's. read more

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Julie P.

Elite 17

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1 year ago

Tucked away in a strip mall, it can be easy to miss this gem. The food is really great. I love the gnocchi with palomino sauce and the lasagna. The veal is pretty good but not as tender as I would have hoped. My date loved the Traverse City Chicken. The Limoncello Martini is divine. The service can vary. Sometimes can be slow, but the servers are very friendly and I think they may be stretched too thin. All in all, I definitely recommend. read more

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John D.

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10 months ago

Excellent Italian restaurant starting with the best calamari you'll ever have. Not the deep fried tentacle type, but the perfectly prepared steak variety. Every entree I've had has been superb, and don't miss the Tiramisu in a glass for dessert, it's sinful. read more

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Ms. R M.

9 months ago

I visited the Clarkston location one evening specifically to purchase the Almond Tiramisu. When I arrived, I made it very clear to the first staff member who greeted me that this was exactly what I was there for, and she acknowledged it. I then confirmed--more than once--with the person taking my order that I was being given the Almond Tiramisu, and each time I was told yes. However, after getting home and trying the dessert, it was immediately clear that it was not what I had ordered. It tasted sour and off--definitely not the Almond Tiramisu. I was extremely disappointed, especially after going out of my way to be clear about what I wanted. I'm not sure how such a specific request could have been misunderstood. What made the situation worse was the inconvenience of having to potentially drive all the way back just to fix a mistake that shouldn't have happened. I contacted the restaurant and requested a full refund for the incorrect and likely spoiled dessert, and agreed to return it in person. The owner gave me the option of either coming back to the restaurant or receiving a gift card. I chose to return to the restaurant, expecting to receive the correct dessert and a refund. Instead, I was overcharged again--without any correction for the previous error. After this entire disappointing and frustrating experience, I am seriously considering never returning to this restaurant. I expected better service and accountability. read more

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James B.

4 months ago

Great food and service. A cozy place to relax and have a traditional Italian meal. I especially like the ravioli with both red and white sauce. read more

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Jimmy T.

9 months ago

Great little restaurant that we have been going to for years. My family likes the chicken parm family dinner that easily serves 6, it's fresh, great tasting, and is very reasonably priced!!! read more

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Steven C.

5 months ago

Great REAL food with little to no wait! We're local to Clarkston and stop by often to dine in or carry out. We're always recommending it. Enjoy read more

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Cleveland J.

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2 years ago

Only ordered take out from here. Pizza is very good. Pasta dishes are good but can be pricey once you start adding toppings. Service is good at counter. read more

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Mike O.

1 year ago

Love the place and the food. Great service. The ambiance is very nice. Great place for date night.

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Dayna E.

1 year ago

Wonderful service and Food was great. Foccacia bread was amazing. Worth a visit. A northern oakland county gem.

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Corbin O.

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3 years ago

Great food, with huge portions! The ambiance is very chill with great decor. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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Nancy H.

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6 years ago

This is the best kept secret in Clarkston . Great family owned and run with amazing food and service . Nothing overly fancy or trendy...but just plain great. They have an awesome Wine collection, but if you prefer a cocktail like I do, they can make the basics or surprise you with something unique. I love their pasta sauce ...always fresh pasta and the Traverse City Salad. Never had a bad meal here! Update 2020 Quarantine Danny and his team are heroes of Quarantine 2020. We have never been big carryout people..preferring to sit down and enjoy with the great staff. Quarantine forced us into carryout and these guys go above and beyond! read more

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Carolyn B.

1 year ago

Small and very clean, nice ambiance and friendly servers. No waiting at 4:40 on a Friday. By the time we left people were lined up. Tasty bread and soup of the day. Everyone was happy with pizza and pasta. I can't eat red sauce so I ordered Traverse City Chicken which was very good. BUT for $24 the meal comprised of a thin chicken breast and broccolini, no pasta or salad. Very pricey for a chicken breast. I doubt I'll go back. read more

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Tracie M.

1 year ago

The food was great. Had the sausage and meatball pasta dish. Service awesome and love the ambiance. It is quaint and feels like a little bistro in Italy. read more

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Julie S.

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2 years ago

The waitstaff were all very attentive, hostess, our waitress, and even other waitresses. All of our food came out very hot and was delicious. The atmosphere was very welcoming and full of guests who went there often, based on interactions with waitstaff. Highly recommend! read more

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Jennifer B.

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4 years ago

The two of us visited Via Bologna's last Saturday around 5pm and were seated right away. The hostess was very friendly and promptly brought us waters and bread. That's unfortunately where the good service ended. We waited another 14 minutes for our server to come greet us and take our drink order. A table of 6 was sat after us and by this point they've already received their drinks and had their order taken. When our server (she did not give her name, short blonde haired woman with slicked back pony) came to the table, no apology was given to us nor any sort of greeting was given. It was simply "what can I get you to drink?" And that was it. No friendliness at all. The espresso martini was one of the best I've had! It was delicious. The food: the bread was served warm and it was really good! the "bolognese" dish w the meatballs and Italian sausage was ok. I would say what they call a bolognese was just a regular meat sauce. The gnocchi was ok as well, not the best I've had. I would say overall the food was good, but the service unfortunately made us not want to return. read more

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Rick G.

2 years ago

This is just a great little place. I've lived in the area for over 20 years. iDK how I have never heard of it? We had a great dinner, reasonably priced, and excellent selection. We'll be going back. read more

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Tracie M.

3 years ago

Food is amazing! It is a small restaurant but it has a warm, intimate atmosphere and the staff is always friendly.

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Amy B.

3 years ago

We did carry out. I got that eggplant roll a teeny which was pretty good. I thought it was a little pricey for an appetizer at $14.00

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David D.

2 years ago

Warning:Drink Your Wine At Home Before Going Here Went with family after getting back in town, and have been here a few times a few years ago. Ordered 3 glasses of HOUSE wines to go with the meal. Wine was fine, but when we received our bills I noticed a $19 charge for the HOUSE Chardonnay, $17 for a HOUSE Cabernet and $17 for the HOUSE Chianti. You notice I capped the word house, usually a house wine is usually anywhere from $6-$10 on the high side at most good Italian restaurants. I mentioned to our server the prices and it looked like she knew what I was talking about and immediately offered free Cannolis to us. I asked for the manager, and she returned with the owner, guessing son of the owner. I told him that the owner of the most expensive Italian restaurant in metro Detroit area (name starts with a A) does not charge $19 for a glass of HOUSE wine. His answer to me, quote" JV does not have a restaurant in Clarkston". Wrong Answer. Now to his defense, our pours were 8oz not 5 oz. But we we just asked for a glass of HOUSE wine. We were not offered any pour options when ordering. So that begs the question, how much is the 5oz pour? $12,$13 or $14? Total rip-off. Thus my warning for ordering wine here, drink at home first. Food was just okay, not outstanding. But the free Cannolis were not great, not sweet enough and actually a gritty texture. read more

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Jennie C.

2 years ago

The restaurant has Delicious food and good service in a quaint Italian atmosphere. There is a wide variety of Italian food!

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Julia L.

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4 years ago

A friend had recommended Via Bologna's and I LOVE pasta so I decided to order takeout for my birthday. The carbonara was outstanding. The Alfredo was also fantastic. The bread is amazing! Can't wait to order again. read more

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Rob K.

4 years ago

This place is phenomenal! Great atmosphere and the food is authentic. The service is very personal and quaint. It's a touch of Italy right in Clarkston. read more

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Dean B.

5 years ago

This place used to be so much better. The food is still slightly above average, but they consistently deliver the most disappointing dining experience money can buy. On our most recent visit, we waited 10 minutes for our server to greet us, then another 45 minutes for our food. One of our entrees wasn't even hot. The table next to us was seated before us, and still waiting for their food when we received ours. All of this while the owner chatted with his buddies in the foyer. read more

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Rebecca A.

7 years ago

I was so happy with our visit! We were welcomed with a very friendly greeting by Brandi who was amazing throughout the whole night! We had some of the best bruschetta that I've ever had! Then we had pasta with palomino sauce, which was a wonderful creamy tomato sauce. It came with a side salad with their amazing sun dried tomato vinaigrette. We also had the carbonara which was incredible. They make a real carbonara rather than an alfredo. We finished up with the tiramisu. Everything was wonderful and delicious with plenty to take home for the next day. read more

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Mitchell F.

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4 years ago

Food was delicious, service was excellent! Restaurant was a little small and quiet but it was cozy and intimate. Had a great time

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Amber V.

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6 years ago

Saved the night! Hubby and I wasted our time having dinner at Carrabba's, which left us severely disappointed. They ran out of cannolis which I was desperately craving!! Called Via Bolognas when we got back in town and ordered a dozen mini cannolis for carry out. Omg they are soooooo good!!! The night has been saved! Next time we will have dinner here too, screw Carrabba's! read more

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B B.

3 years ago

Have been a patron from its inception in the 1990s. The best restaurant in Clarkston! I'm Italian & this is goid Italian food. The Bologna family has been in business for a very long time & the food is authentic. Service is top-notch. Our go-to place for casual dinners, special occasions & catering. Kudos to Joe, Danny & family! read more

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Allyce W.

5 years ago

Service was horrible, my son and I had to keep asking for a plate for bread, etc common sense necessary utensils..the lasagna was salty & they tried to pass off a fish (?) supposed to be Sea Bass..i asked to talk to the chef, NO SHOW..would not waste my money..big prices for food & service, really a t-shirt & leggings I lost my appetite read more

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Greg C.

9 years ago

I've been wanting to try this place since I live nearby. I finally went with a friend a few weeks ago. The service was poor. It took forever to get drinks and then I had to ask the busser to get our waitress. She was quite odd. Not unpleasant but just really odd. The food came out fairly quickly but it was just average at best. The decor was ok but nothing great. I guess I should expect this when it's located in a 90% vacant strip mall. I will say we were greeted by a very nice young man when we entered. (I'm not sure if he was the Manager or not) The same guy smiled and said have a great night when we left. Unfortunately his hospitality did not compensate for the poor waitstaff and quality of food. read more

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Perla F.

9 years ago

The waitress Kristi was very friendly. The freshly baked bread and dipping oil are very good. The Chicken Malibu was juicy and tender. The sweet sauce, the apricot and breaded chicken combined make a unique and delicious taste. read more

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Jim C.

4 years ago

The original Bologna's was a great place to dine. My most recent visit (new owners Dan and wife) was terrible. I ordered Lasagna, take-out. Besides waiting even though I phoned in my order, the Lasagna had a burned area about three to four inches by one inch. Burned. Black. Burned cheese. We ate around the burned area, but after paying $18 and still having the lingering taste of burnt cheese, we threw out most of the burnt area and still had a small portion left. I decided to return to the restaurant to show the owner and request some adjustment to my bill. After seeing the burnt portion, you can imagine when Dan, the owner came out and told me..."THERE IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION BURNT AND THAT CAME FROM SCRAPING THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN." I could not believe what he said and he refused to give me a credit!! Refused to give me a credit since "only a small portion was burnt!" My advice, find someplace else to dine in Clarkston since there are some terrific places. Just avoid Via Bologna's! This is a terrible example of a restaurant. read more

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Martin S.

9 years ago

First time we dined here. It was a recommendation. We had the greatest experience! Although you might not expect too much being in an half empty strip mall, we were positively impressed. The food was excellent. We had chicken Marsala, Cajun Tips and Spaghetti Bolognese. All three were great! The Cajun tips with Risotto. Risotto perfectly prepared, Cajun spice just right. Very friendly waitress and fast service. We will be definitely back many times. read more

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Nyobie Q.

Elite 25

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11 years ago

Our visit was a disappointment. This is what I'd call a wanna-be Italian restaurant trying to act upscale. Food prices were out of line from the food quality. We eat out a lot so we have many experiences and a variety of price levels to compare against. The prices were about 25% higher than I expected. When we walked in, we were asked if we had reservations. Seriously? In a strip mall? Half the tables were empty! It took forever for someone to take our drink order and service all night was horrible. The young girls working there weren't very conscientious about the needs of the patrons. One girl seemed to wander around wondering what to do. She could have wandered with a pitcher of water. That's what restaurants get for hiring kids who don't know what good service is all about. They've never experienced it so how would they know how to provide it. I try to go out of my way to give deserving restaurants amazing reviews but I really couldn't think of anything good about this place. We will not be going back again. It was a terribly pricey, poor quality experience. What a shame because we love to give our service to small locally owned establishments. read more

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K H.

8 years ago

Great food, wine and service. We eat out often and have made this place our Friday night regular. The pizza is amazing with fresh made dough. My son and husband get one every week. The risotto and salmon has to be the best thing on the menu. Great antipasto salad with shaved Italian meats. Their house dressing is a tomato vinaigrette that is tasty and unique. Goes great with the antipasto. My husband often gets the chicken parm and the Caesar salad topped with Cajun chicken. Also very good! Well seasoned and fresh. I always look forward to see the specials also...I've never had a bad one! It's all so good, we have taken many friends and family there who agree. read more

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Bob S.

6 years ago

had a dine in meal tonight. service was slow but cheerful. problem was we went off menu. asked for a Gluten Free Veal Saltembuco. VS is a great menu item but chef did horrible job attempting to make it GF. it would have been much better for chef to let us know he couldnt make it right then serve the shoe leather pictured. Casalinga, ordered as offered was spectacular as usual. i suppose this post is to let you know....Order only GF items offered, do NOT ask for any menu item to be made GF of not offered that way read more

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Mary D.

6 years ago

Absolutely excellent authentic Italian food. Little gem we found when we moved here. You can even buy their sauce by the quart. Never disappoints. read more

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Matt W.

8 years ago

Best Meal Ever! The Palomino Sauce is homemade daily. So good. The cunnilingus pasta dish is to die for...My wife loves it the most!!! Great place to bring your wife and her friends. read more

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Cassandra Y.

8 years ago

Best Italian food around! The atmosphere is quaint and friendly and the service is wonderful! I always order the spaghetti with meat sauce. My husbands favorite is the Casa Linga. If you want good Italian food and great service, this is the place. read more

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7071 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI 48346
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(248) 620-8500
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http://www.joebologna.com

Hours

What time does Via Bologna's open?

Via Bologna's opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Via Bologna's close?

Via Bologna's closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Via Bologna's closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Via Bologna's is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Via Bologna's take credit cards?

Yes, Via Bologna's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Via Bologna's serve alcohol?

Yes, Via Bologna's serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Via Bologna's have TVs?

Yes, Via Bologna's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Via Bologna's have bike parking?

No, Via Bologna's does not have bike parking.

Does Via Bologna's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Via Bologna's has outdoor seating options.

Does Via Bologna's have parking?

Yes, Via Bologna's has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Via Bologna's allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Via Bologna's allows outdoor smoking.

Does Via Bologna's have free WiFi?

Yes, Via Bologna's has free WiFi.

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bolognese sauce, calamari, meatballs, carbonara, pasta, pizza, wine

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9.9 mi

I found this place online and finally got a chance to come in here today to check the place out…read more The positives: Small store with a great selection. I'm not the most educated wine person, but there seemed to be a little bit of everything here. Great location and easy to find. They also have wine tastings here as well, and if you check in, you get 50% off. Guy seemed knowledgeable and passionate about the business. I love that I'm dealing with someone who KNOWS what their selling, and can educate me during the process. I was offered a free sample of wine, which I passed on, but definitely a positive! The negatives: Prices are a bit steep, and even though I'm sure it's quality stuff. $50 a bottle is a bit much for me. Sometimes I want a $9.99 bottle because sometimes it's just a matter of picking up a bottle to take to a party or serve at my house with dinner. They have a cute bar, but the seating is limited. I wanted to sit down and drink after I walked around, but a birthday party walked in and the one chair was in the middle of the party. Not the Wine stores fault, but a bigger bar would have been good. I don't think they serve food. I don't require a full meal, but snacks with wine seems to help hold the stomach, and absorb the wine when doing a tasting. I didn't ask, but I'm pretty sure they don't serve food. I want more wine knick knacks! Hardly any merchandise for sale! Overall a great place. I would love to return for a tasting and learn about wine again.

A nice moderate size wine shop located on Telegraph Rd in Bloomfield township. This store…read moreemphasizes mostly red wines ranging from moderate cost value wines to expensive limited production highly rated boutique reds. Many of the wines in this store are from small little known vineyards where the owner has developed a relationship with the vitner over the years and has arranged small allotments to his store that you will not find anywhere else in the area. The owner is also extremely knowledgeable on the wine industry in general, the various vineyards, many of the wine makers and the grape sources for the wines he carries which is the main driver in all good/great wines. It was a real pleasure and education discussing his wines with him and what his store has to offer which includes weekly wine tastings on Saturdays, quarterly wine clubs and upscale gourmet dinners with wine pairings. Quite a lot going on this one store. If you're in this area and your interest is full bodied reds, than this is a business you should definitely visit and spend some time talking to the owner who is readily available.

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15th Street Tavern

3.7(155 reviews)

4.4 mi

The food at this restaurant was excellent when we visited for the first time a few weeks ago. We…read morejust moved to the area and thought we'd try it out. Service was spectacular. We sat at the bar and have had hit or miss service at bar seating over the years at other places because they don't seem to have any process for order fulfillment and order management, but the two bartenders were amazing. They clearly enjoyed working with each other and are professionals at their jobs. They were friendly and talked with us but didn't stop to goof off at all. They kept order turns moving while making a little small talk. I really like that they didn't spend too much time with any individual at the bar and that they kept working. I can't imagine how tired they were by end of their shift! Ambiance is great. We're looking forward to trying their outdoor seating when it gets warm enough to do so. Size wise, this place can manage large groups but be sure to call in advance so they can staff accordingly. It looks like there's a banquet room and that they can also accommodate larger groups in the main area. They really hustle. The owner was nearby, checking on things as the evening wore on. He and his team are running an excellent establishment. We look forward to going again.

They have a great atmosphere here. The live music is nice but note even with a reservation we had a…read morewait and were not guaranteed a seat on the patio (and did not get it) but you can hear the music throughout the restaurant. The live music was the only reason we drove all the way here and didn't get to see it. All our food was served hot and fresh. The egg rolls were very good! The soup was delicious. The salad was cold and crisp. The chicken pasta wasn't bad but my husband thought it tasted like the sauce was tomato soup based versus a creamy traditional red pasta sauce. The Peruvian chicken bowl was excellent. The cilantro sauce was so good and very cilantro forward which I loved! The raw tomatoes were yummy in this dish. I would definitely get this again. The cake slices are HUGE! We had more than half leftover to go. The dessert while impressive in size was not very good. The ice cream served with both was good and we would order the ice cream, however the chocolate cake was very dry without eating it with ice cream. The frosting was on the thinner side in between the layers and didn't help with the dryness. The carrot cake was okay, it had chunks of pineapple in it. The nuts were only on the outside in the frosting so thankfully didn't have to pick those out through the cake.

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The Wine Grotto

4.3(27 reviews)

22.9 mi

Gorgeous tasting room in the basement of St. John's Resort…read more Extensive selection of wines by the bottle. I would like to see more wines by the glass, but the ones we had were very good. Food menu is the usual suspects of small plates - cheese, charcuterie and the like - but there is also an extensive ($40!) chocolate plate, if you are in the market for dessert. Chill ambient electronic music provides the soundtrack. Seats are a combination of club chairs, couches, a couple high top communal tables, and the bar. Serious medieval castle vibes going on with the decor. Unlike a castle, it is not at all drafty - almost oppressively toasty - so I recommend layers.

I just keep coming back! This time we had another array of goodies, chatted with the servers, other…read morecustomers, always a chill and beautiful space. Amazing cocktails, mouthwatering food. My only issue is with the bruschetta. I didn't realize we were building our own and I didn't care for the layout or the ricotta toppings. I'll just skip it next time. The lamb and shrimp were succulent! The sweet and savory combo of fig and prosciutto plays with your tastebuds. Wine Grotto is always a winner!