My quest to try new brunch places continues with Vincent. I spend a lot of time in Andersonville and honestly never knew this place existed until a few months ago. It shows that if you're off the beaten path, meaning Clark, by just a few hundred feet, some people can't find you. I'm glad I did try out Vincent though. Went there for brunch at 11:30 on Sunday and there was hardly anyone there. I appreciate that some people are willing to wait 45 minutes to be seated at M. Henry or wherever, but why they do when there are so many other options is beyond me. But I digress... While waiting for my friends they filled my VERY large coffee mug and provided fresh cream. I liked the mug, because it was something I would use at home, not one of those little bitty mugs most places have. Overall coffee was good. I ordered the corned beef hash and my friend had the smoked pork hash. Both were great, although my friend's sunny side eggs were a little overdone and the yolk was hard. I found the corned beef to be delectable. Super moist, flavorful...nothing like my mom's corned beef (sorry ma!) The only negative was the hash was "deconstructed" as others have mentioned. I didn't notice the glob of onion underneath my toast until I accidentally scooped it up, thinking it was potato, and ate a mouthful. Yuck. Too much onion! So always remember to mix up everything on the plate REALLY well before diving in. A side note, the jam for the toast was super yummy. It was a bit unexpected to have the very sweet jam for my toast, but it complimented the very salty corned beef well. Will I go back? Maybe, but I have many other brunch places to try first! read more

Love going here with my partner for date nights. Their fish is absolutely delicious and most of their drink specials are great too! I highly recommend getting their cheese board for a starter it's really great! Make sure to make reservations! read more

Best food in Chicago!!! Chef Adam is outstanding!!! We will be back! Try the hanger steak! read more

Vincent Restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The trick to understanding Vincent is to bear in mind that the category is "American (New)." Despite the French bistro menu and decor, Vincent is to a French bistro what Epcot's China Pavilion is to China. The food coming out of the kitchen can be quite fine (and for that I give 3 stars), but the front of the house is only styled like a French restaurant. This is not a French restaurant. Even in fairly humble restaurants in France or Quebec, there's a sense of structure or pacing that's lacking here. The kitchen might be France, but the dining room is Cheddar's. As Tyler F. points out, the service at Vincent can be slow, and service at a stately pace isn't necessarily a bad thing if you feel like you're in the hands of an expert who's making a deliberate choice about speed. What Vincent offers as bustling European charm is just slapdash and unstructured. None of this would be a problem if the entree prices were in the high teens or mid-20s, but Vincent's price tag is out of alignment with the food and experience they deliver. read more

This is the same owner as HB (Home Bistro) which is my favorite restaurant. My bf and I came here right after our trip to Amsterdam to relive our vacation. It felt like we were right back there. Very cozy inside and candlelit. Love it! We only ordered apps and were craving fries with mayo (an Amsterdam classic). The fries weren't exactly the same but were tasty nonetheless. We also had the foie gras and a great salad. This is a great place to bring a date...very intimate and it feels like you're in Europe. BYO as well. Yea! read more

After some after dinner debate, I decided Vincent is worthy of 5 stars. We had a 7:30 res for my birthday dinner, oh man, I was so excited. Cute little place - tiny and intimate, you definitely need a res to get in here. Anyway, after perusing the menu, I ordered a glass of wine to start. Everything on the menu looked really good. I decided on the endive salad to start and the main course was going to be mussels in mustard and dill. My husband ordered the sambal mussels, which was tamarind, shrimp paste, thai chilies and kaffir lime leaf. He also ordered the foie gras special for an app. We got some crusty bread with butter, garlic and olive oil to start. I almost melted off my seat. This bread was unbelievable. The flavors were amazing. Then the salad came... Salad was SO GOOD. I don't usually get too excited over salads, but this was great. Leafy greens, a mustard vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, endives and aged gouda. The perfect balance of bitter and sweet - definitely a must have before the rich rich mussels. The mustard and dill mussels were in a broth of cream, butter, garlic and pieces of brown bread in the broth. OMG. The mussels were so big and plump, and the broth was rich and subtle. But it didn't feel like you were being overpowered with richness, which was nice. It came with frites and an aioli, which, I mean, is to die for. Frites + aioli = heaven every time. My husband's sambal mussels were really good - REALLY spicy, which was a nice contrast to my milder ones. We both really liked what we chose. Before dessert I ordered a red light fizz cocktail, which is hum (a locally made spirit), ginger syrup and soda. Zing! Great digestive, super gingery, slightly sweet and slightly spicy. I really liked it. For dessert, per our waiters recommendation, we got the chocolate cake that sandwiched a peanut butter creme, topped with sea salt and drenched in chocolate sauce. I'm not usually a chocolate person, but this blew my goddamn face off. So good. Amazing place to go. Not too many vegetarian options (even some of the fish had meat in it)... but really, it was a great experience and we will be back. read more

WOW! This restaurant is incredible, and a real gem in Andersonville. It was our first time eating at Vincent, and it was a remarkable all-around experience! If you live in the neighborhood or just visiting - this is an excellent place for dinner and drinks. read more

...I knew nothing about Vincent except for the fact that they appear to be a bit of a media darling right now (Yelp reviews are spectacular and Chicago mag and others rave). When I researched the chef...I was hooked. Having lived in Amsterdam, I must admit to loving all that is Dutch. When my girlfreind and I arrived...Chef JonCarl hugged us and this would set the tone for the entire evening. I am so sick of the latest hotspot that charges you an arm and a leg and gives you a sterile, interior designer showcase with a big side of snootiness. Vincent welcomes you in to the warm bar / casual dining room that is lit by candles that flicker off the raised wood panel wainscotting...and swaddles you in a comfy culinary blanket. The food was all amazing...from the Dutch onion soup with Duck confit...to the Haddock...to the Moules met Frites (in five preparations)...you are transported canalside to Amsterdam by the decadent interpretations and sophisticated without being pretentious atmosphere. Brilliant all around.... read more

I went back to Chicago briefly to tie up some loose ends and got a chance to take a date to this new restaurant. Clearly, I'm a fan of Joncarl Lachman-- but my God, this place takes the cake. The atmosphere is fun, vibrant, and new-- and the service is stellar. The food we ate was a new experience for me. I've never had authentic Amsterdam food before-- but I know that it tasted really good. My date was beside himself and couldn't stop talking about the mussels and frites. GET THE DUTCH ONION SOUP! :) I hope this place sticks around so I can visit it again when I come back to Chicago. read more

Just a small, really nice neighborhood bistro with delicious food. I got the special, which was a chicken thigh seasoned with paprika that was braised for hours in a creamy tomato sauce over a bed of spaetzle. I have to say, the server sold it to me. By the time he finished describing it, handling it like the reading of some Hemingway short story, I just absolutely had to get it. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well, ranging from the mussels (five preparations, go with the classic amsterdam), roast chicken, and trout.. We also shared a charcuterie plate. The pate was quite good. The head cheese was good as well, but I understand most don't touch the stuff. I just want to note that the host was incredibly helpful for our reservation. We held a table for eight, but two of our diners got in 30 minutes after the rest of us - yet they were incredibly accomodating and waited to take our orders. I'm glad to see that this place was crowded when we went, and I hope it continues to do well. read more

It's rare a restaurant continues to evolve and get better with time. Vincent started out as a nicer version of the famed Hopleaf but has evolved into it's own unique slant on the Belgian French feel. My secret is order up on the cocktails, they are ALL great, and don't be afraid to have an appetizer meal. I often find more pleasure from their small plates vs. entrees. Also, make sure you like the on FB. They do these great pop up events on Monday that are always unique and surprising. read more

Had our second dining experience here the other night, and I have to say, it was FLAWLESS! I enjoyed la Tache -- I really did. I know things got bad there toward the end, but honestly, I didn't have a single bad experience when it "was French". So, I was nervous when I heard that it was changing its menu to -- OF ALL THINGS -- Dutch...? WTH? Who even knows what Dutch food is? Well, I can tell you now, that due to Vincent, I do...AND I LOVE IT. The dining experience was wonderful. Our server (Vonnie) was off-the-charts awesome! Funny, attentive, great recommendations. Only downside is that I had to pay *extra* for my own silverware...JUST KIDDING (it's an inside joke between me and Vonnie). We loved her and hope to get her again when we go back! The room was busy, but not packed. Very comfortable and the atmosphere lends itself to an intimate, personal experience. Yet (like most places up here in Andersonville) the room was filled with wonderful, friendly people so I didn't mind having people *around* us. On our first time here (right after the switch-over) we ate out on the patio...great location for it. We'll definitely miss it over the winter...but will look forward to it next year. The table next to us got mussels...and I have to tell you, I was really torn. The specials sounded fantastic (and I figured the mussels will be there next time, right?) so I had a wild boar ragout special that was delicious. My partner had the trout, which was also very tasty. I'm anxious to go back and have the mussels, though. I'm a big fan of the ones they serve at Hopleaf, so the bar has been set high...hopefully Vincent won't disappoint. We had frittes for an appetizer and they were excellent. Crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside with three different kinds of dipping sauce (I preferred the *fancy* one, although the other two were very good, too). Last time there, I had the cold mustard soup appetizer (with crab), which was very good indeed. For dessert we had a dense chocolate cake with peanut butter mouse and thick fudge sauce. Totally decadent, totally delicious, totally fattening and totally worth it. I would recommend this to any chocolate lover. For what it's worth, I believe they have an in-house pastry chef that divines all their luscious confections. I can't say for certain if this is true. By the time we were talking about dessert I was 2 gin-and-tonic's, a half-bottle of wine and a Gran Marnier into the evening, so my memory may have faded a bit. Oh well, good for me I live within walking/stumbling distance because I WILL BE BACK and I WILL BE EATING THAT CAKE AGAIN. I should mention that the wine list was a little *short*, but big deal. If I want a gazillion bottles of wine to choose from, I'll go somewhere snobby. If I want a great dining experience, though, I'll head back here (by the way, the bottle we had was great, anyway). Thank you, Vincent! read more

Thursday burger night fantastic. Love the space. Staff friendly efficient. Food great. Cocktails beer selection great!! One of the best burgers ever!!! read more

Hot Hot Hot! Well the temperature inside Vincent, that is. We came here for Yelp Eats excited to escape the heat and it was just as hot inside. Other than that issue, it was a good time. A-OK. We ordered off the Yelp Eats! menu only, with the help of our waitress. I didn't even want to pretend I wasn't going to butcher every last word on that list. I did a fine job of pointing. It's BYOB and we started with some red wine and a yummy, fresh Endive salad that had crisp apple bits in it. Gone in a flash! Also on the table was some tasty warm, fresh bread and garlic butter. The Entree I ordered was a potato pastry-like dish with asparagus in it. It was really heavy and I couldn't decide whether it was something I should be eating for breakfast or dinner... really confusing my taste buds. My orange-haired date Candice G. ordered the Mussels swimming in a sea of garlic-y water and they came with french fries. The french fries came with a tangy mayo-like dip that we both liked. We definitely left bursting at the seems. The portions are huge and we couldn't finish dessert. We also ordered a St. Germaine bubbly cocktail. It was recommended and very good but the lemon zest totally overpowered the other flavors. All in all I would come back to try other menu items. The service was fast and all the staff was friendly. read more

Been wanting to check this place out since it opened. We started off with some wine. They have several affordable bottles. Then we had the special of homemade meatballs and sausages, pate, and the shrimp. The meatballs and sausage were AH-MAZ-ING! Pate was pretty darn good and was served with crostini and a great mustard. The shrimp was disgusting and FISH-Y! We didnt even finish it. The server was like, does anyone want those shrimp?? We all were like...NOPE. Ugh, NAFF! The entrees.... Haddock-great, however, I could probably just do a bite or two. The dish is soaked in a salt something so its very salty...however, it was great. I just dont think I could handle a lot Flank steak-it was great. Great flavor and tenderness. Mussels-we did the Amsterdam and the Provencal. They both were ok. I remember getting the mussels at HB and falling in love with them.... unfortunately these fell short for me. Frites-perfect little fried things with a side of aioli. Dee-lish. On to dessert-we did the bread pudding and this chocolate cake with peanut butter ice cream. The bread pudding was good. The chocolate cake and peanut butter was PHENOMENAL!!!! It was overall great and I had a little eater's remorse at the end of the meal because of all of the food that I had consumed. But the calories were worth it. Its definitely a cute little spot. The employees were so nice and just relaxed. It was a great atmosphere! read more

I've been here several times. I love some things and other things... Not so much. I love the drinks! They have the best cocktails. I always have one with gin. They have the best combinations. You have to like weird tastes though. Their bread, butter and garlic is great. I could make a meal of it. This time we came with my bro-in-laws. We had a great time. I had fois gras for appetizer, and a fried pork knuckle for my main course. Both were wonderful. I especially liked the pork. The skin was crisp, and the meat was juicy and tender. One of my BILs had a pate appetizer. I tasted it, and it was very good. It does get a bit noisy. I do agree that some of the entrees can be a bit salty. But other than that... I'm a fan. read more

This is one of the rare times where I like a place more for the place than for the food. We've been here twice and the food was pretty good, not fantastic. The first time, we went with a fish special and the skatewing. Both were prepared very well. We sat outside and had a charming experience. We also got to keep a look out on our parked car in case we went over the time on our meter. The second time, we came with our friends and sat inside. It's byob, so another plus. We shared a bottle of wine and definitely dwaddled there chatting. We never felt rushed to leave and our dining companion mentioned that they would love to take their out of town family there. That night, we had the ribs (good), the pulled pork special (a little bland) and a salad and small plates that were simply prepared and ok. One postive/negative. We were in the mood for mussels and they ran out at 7pm. Boo. The positive is that the chef did not like the quality of the mussels and did not want to serve them. I can appreciate that. Overall, I'd come back again. It's a comfortable environment with good food in a neighborhood that we enjoy. read more

Joncarl makes me giddy like a schoolgirl. To enjoy his interpretations from his homeland was an intimate peek into the man that truly loves food. While you can byo, take advantage of the very flavorful (and strong) cocktails. We enjoyed very much the scrapple, yeah I said it, scrapple. With toasted brown bread and a softly poached egg, it's a beautiful earthy delight, and really tasty. Mussels, yes and often. Pork belly with pork loin, cabbage and the perfect whole grain mustard? Try that also. My Honey ordered the Shellfish Stew, ask for extra bread, you will want to soak up all the goodness. The service is warm, enthusiastic and very homey. Joncarl has brought his magic touch up north and apparently it's all good. read more

We love Vincent! The food is always delicious and it's easy to grab a table if you come by early. It's a phenomenal value, with generous portions and only five bucks corkage for BYOB. We like to grab a bottle from home, get a few appetizers and an order of mussels-- it makes a great cheap dinner for two on a night when you don't feel like cooking. They serve up perfect, crispy frites and delicious, juicy roasted chicken. Surprisingly, Vincent has also served one of my all-time favorite foie gras dishes (seared, with a spiced apple donut and apple relish) although it was replaced by a torchon preparation on our last visit. Basically, everything we have ordered here has been great. On the downside-- It seems like they only have one or two servers working the whole place, which leads to a lot of little mistakes when the kitchen runners aren't sure which food goes to which table. You also might need to work a little bit for your server's attention if the place is busy. It's also worth mentioning that the parking situation around Vincent is a nightmare. It's never been easy for us to find a spot around there, even during off-peak times. However, I believe these problems are fairly nitpicky and certainly aren't enough to keep us away. Vincent has definitely earned a spot in our regular rotation! read more

Had dinner here on a Saturday night with a few friends. The place was packed... but the food came out at a nice pace. Service was friendly. I ate often at this spot when it was La Tache and I liked the color of the dinning area much better before the make over. The new color is quite bland and boring. The space is still nice... but the color is a sleeper. As for the food. I had the mussels and frites... they were really good. I had the Amsterdam version. The bread that they serve is perfect for the broth with the mussels. Its really good. The frites served with the mussels were ok... not great but not bad either. A friend of mine had the scallops and he really enjoyed his plate. The food here was solid... I will be back again. read more

Chef Joncarl makes it so easy to throw around 5-star reviews. As HB lovers who recently discovered how delicious mussels are, we were super pumped to give Vincent a try. Sure enough, it did not disappoint. DON'T skip the mussels. We did the Amsterdam style, and seriously could have drank the broth. We also had the bitterballen, which were tasty but very odd. Just don't expect a meatball... For entrees we had the beer battered haddock and the Indonesian bbq pork ribs. Both were amazing, and the ribs were above and beyond. We had some leftovers, and they were even good the next day! Highly, highly, recommend. One of the best BYOB's in the city. read more

We just had dinner for a second time at Vincent. Both times the food was delicious, and the drinks were great. Try the chicken liver mousse with sourdough However, both times, on our way home, we discussed the smugness of the staff. There's a "better-than-you" air about the service, and it seems inappropriate (and unnecessary) for a restaurant of this caliber. It probably won't keep us from coming back for a third visit, but three strikes and you're out. read more

Vincent has a great staff and the ambience is great. We came on a Friday night and with reservation were sat immediately. Cocktails were great and the food was good just not amazing. At the table we had the gnocchi, burger and pork belly - the highlight of that lineup was surprisingly the burger, it was awesome. We will definitely come back for another night at Vincent. read more

The food and service was wonderful at Vincent. They made great recommendations and we thoroughly enjoyed the pork-belly appetizer, cauliflower risotto and bistro burger. We sadly did not try any of the deserts, but will be going back to hopefully try more from the delicious menu. read more

We came here for brunch. The coffee is good, I think the waitress said it was Metropolitis. I got the corned beef hash which I enjoyed. My girlfriend got the salmon sandwich which was unbelievably sloppy and difficult to eat. She probably only ate half of it and not because she is doing potion control. I tried it and I wasn't a fan. Kind of bland. Probably would have been better if they cooked the salmon, but that 's really a personal preference. Staff was really friendly and attentitive. The place smelled like bleach, not very appetizing when chemicals burn your senses. read more

Our first time here. Très cute with decently priced wine list and delicious food, excellent service, adorable ambience. We were pleasantly surprised by the two piece orchestra with live music. It was like being in a Woody Allen movie! Excellent all around. read more

My sons and I were in Chicago for opening week to see the Cubs earlier this year and had a chance to stop by this jewel of a restaurant. What a wonderful place! The place was packed, a great sign, the owner and his staff were amazing. My two sons still talk about the desserts we had at Vincent. I think next year instead of going to see the Cubs, we will go to eat at Vincent and then squeeze some visits to Wrigley :) read more

Why has it taken me so long to come here when it was right by my old place. What a wonderful experience as soon as you walk in. The staff has the biggest smile and are super friendly with great recommendation. Nick choose the best drink for me that I just love, the bubble & flowers, then the bread came, it was nice and hot. The Mussel with Bacon or the provencal was absolute heaven and the fries were perfectly crisp and a soft center. Their home made aioli was addicting, nice and garlicy. The Lamb burger was huge, the bun was soft & chewy, really tasty. The best appetizer foie gras torchon( salty & sweet) and the pork belly( crisp and just melts in your mouth). I can't wait for husband to try when we are back in town again. read more

The last time I was at HB, the heat wasn't working. One of the waitresses joked that the owners were pouring all of their attention onto new baby Vincent and neglecting older sibling HB. I hate to say it, but when you walk into Vincent you see exactly what she meant. Vincent is a very intimate setting, with dark wood paneling, mirrors, and artwork by who else? Vincent Van Gogh. There's a bar area when you first walk in, and a main restaurant area just off to the left. The lighting is dim, the noise moderate. I love mussels, so any restaurant that offers five different preparations has already stolen my heart. I went with the Amsterdam mussels this time, and was not disappointed. They were accompanied by a massive plate of frites - enough for two or three people - that were extremely hard to stop eating. I suspect my soup would have been quite tasty too had it not been smothered in cheese. Vincent is BYOB-friendly, which means you can bring a bottle for a $5 corkage fee. Because HB can be difficult to get into we assumed the same for Vincent, but we were able to get a same-day reservation no problem - in fact, we probably didn't need one. And there's plenty of free parking near Vincent at night - if there's nothing available on the street, there's a US Bank right around the corner that allows patrons to park for free after business hours. read more

Bad stuff first: their french fries are fried in vegetable oil. That's disgusting; they can do better. You can't be king of mussels & frites if the frites are fried in shitty vegetable oil. Come on. Now, that said, they *were* silky, but veg oil will never beat lard in a head-to-head taste battle. The good stuff: everything else! Mussels were delicious. Stuffed trout was prepared perfectly, the skin crisp, the meat moist, and the 'stuffing' subtle, complementary, and delightful. I usually decline bread, but their baguettes were legit -- I like to joke that most places serve baguette-shaped bread -- and came out nice and hot, so I couldn't resist. They had a $20 bottle of wine that was good; if I remember correctly, it had a lean and smoky flavor profile that matched our selections nicely even though it was a red. Pro tip at competent restaurants: If budget is an issue, always order the cheapest bottle of wine because (i) they put there because they know that most people don't want to seem cheap and will not order it, and (ii) it will be good because they won't allow a wine onto their menu that they don't like -- i.e., if they have any self respect, which you know isn't an issue at a talented place like Vincent. Honestly, this place can even be thought of as a great value. The complexity of the flavors and the preparatory technique is on the level of a Publican or a Girl & the Goat, where you'll pay over twice as much. Bravo - and go buy a tub of real lard and take your mussels & frites to the next level! read more

This was my first visit to Vincent. I was in town for a brief visit and two of my friends suggested we meet for dinner here. Apparently this was a different restaurant not too long ago, but they seemed interested in going to try the new menu. Vincent is a weirdly decorated restaurant. The lighting and the glow-in-the-dark stick on stars on the ceiling could go. Also, there were lots of 3M removable tabs on the ceiling. Please take these off, you're going for a more elegant Vincent...this doesn't work. My major, MAJOR complaint is the noise level. This restaurant was so loud that I feared for the vocal health of the servers! I couldn't hear the specials from our waitress and I had to yell to my friend who was only sitting across the table from me. I fear he and I missed half of our conversations due to the noise level being out of control. Please invest in some sound barriers. A little felt under the tables, some sound panels on the ceiling. Heck, drape some heavy fabric on your walls and that would help! Let me get to the rest of the visit though: The FOOD. WAS. AMAZING! I haven't had a good meal like that in ages. I ordered a trout with black lentil. Honey, it was like buttah. It melted in my mouth! And the portion was HUGE! We ordered a dumpling style appetizer that was unique, but very flavorful. The boys ordered a hazelnut soup that was super rich, and so, so good. The boys also split the schnitzel. I'm not sure a normal human could have eaten the whole meal by himself. This portion was even larger than my meal! It was super-tasty though with some unique and SPICY flavors! We split a chocolate pot de creme, which my friend said reminded him of chocolate jello pudding. I thought it was good, but after that analogy...yeah, it probably was like a Jello Pudding cup. :) Our server was great. She was attentive and kind. This was a good experience and I would return again. I'd recommend this place to friends too, but perhaps take along a pair of earplugs and skip on the dessert. read more

Excellent ambiance, service, and food. We took our friend from San Fran here for dinner Friday night. We were greeted warmly by the hostess upon entering the restaurant. Our reservation was honored on time and we were seated immediately in a nice corner table towards the back of the restaurant. I love the vintage decor; the lighting matched the intimate atmosphere. We started with the mussel and frites in the white wine sauce - so yummy! The broth was flavorful. They were not skimpy with the pork belly or scallions. The frites were thin and crispy, just the way I like them. They were accompanied by a delicious aioli. Hubby had the hanger steak sans goat cheese, friend had the juicy pork loin, and I had the whole rainbow trout with spinach. By the entree course, I was so full I could only eat 1/3 of the trout. It was moist and well seasoned. We also split a bottle of Rose. They did not have a dessert menu per se since they only had 3 items. Nothing really stood out, and our server joked about going to George's for ice cream instead...which we ended up doing. Our server was excellent with great banter and just the right amount of attention throughout the meal. He even put up with our friend's ridiculous request for an "imprint" of the wine label for posterity...apparently that's a normal thing to do in San Fran/Napa/Sonoma. read more

I am in LOVE with Vincent. Whenever friends are in town, we always take them here. The service is outstanding. It's slightly slow, but dinner here is meant to be a long and fulfilling experience. You're not at Perkins. I have literally eaten every dish on the menu, and everything is awesome. The owner greets everyone at the door and remembers a lot of names of people from the neighborhood. The menu is small but very creative and changing all the time. The cocktail list is nice, and the after-dinner drink options are fun. Vincent fills up pretty quickly on weekends, but they take reservations. It's also not the greatest place to bring groups over 6 (at least at peak times or without a reservation) because Vincent is a fairly small place. It's difficult for me to recommend particular things on the menu because I wasn't kidding that literally everything is good, but if I had to choose one dish from each category I'd say the roasted bone marrow appetizer, the little gem salad (poached egg!), and the roasted squash risotto. Definitely save room for the chocolate and peanut butter cake with sea salt. The portions are very large, so you only need to order a maximum or one appetizer/salad each and one entrée each. My mouth is watering writing this review. read more

We came here for a romantic dinner for an anniversary and we had high hopes. 2 second summary: Food and Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 3 stars... romantic lighting, but Pearl Jam and other classic rock jams do not make for a romantic environment Longer Review: The food and service was awesome. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Sambal Mussels: A unique flavor combination that's worth trying Whitefish (special): Perfectly grilled and moist Risotto: Nom Nom Nom The ambiance is what threw me. There were candles and the lighting was mildly dim, but the music was not suitable for a romantic or even relaxing environment. Will I go back? Oh yes! read more

I ventured here for my bday dinner tonight. To start, the table gets a mini baguette with a plate of butter, oil, and - get this - 2 cloves of roasted garlic. AMAZE! Spread that goodness all over the bread, but make sure you don't eat so much that you're too full for dinner. The battered seafood dish on snert was delectable. Perfectly fried cod, scallop, and shrimp. Portion was a bit small, but flavors good overall. The hangar steak, served on a cutting board, was phenomenal. Cooked to a perfect medium rare. My favorite was the coffee-rubbed pork chop - WOW. You really can taste the coffee and the chop was cooked to juicy perfection. The only downside to our meal was that it was WAY too salty. I love my salt - my husband often complains that I cook too salty - but I thought it was superr duperr salty. Maybe the chef burned his tongue and couldn't taste tonight. I'm still willing to give this place another shot. The chocolate cake is essentially a reese's peanut butter cup in cake-form - obviously, with far richer and more developed flavors. The bread pudding (sour cherry and goat cheese) was just meh. I'm waiting for a restaurant in Chicago to start making creme brulee bread pudding. Vincent, can you try? Prices are reasonable. This place was POPPIN' on a wednesday night - only one table wasn't occupied in the entire restaurant. Can't wait to try their brunch menu. read more

We love HB so we were excited to try their sister restaurant, Vincent. We had a reservation at 7:30 and unfortunately weren't seated until after 8, which didn't start the night off right. There isn't anywhere to stand so that was a bit awkward for 30 min. We started with the mushroom soup, which was great and I had the steak and beef cheek. The cheek was so tender and had great flavors. The steak was great too. We had to flag down our waitress a couple of times so I think they were just understaffed that night. We also felt a little out of place as it seemed everyone was a regular and knew each other. Would definitely give it another try. 290/365 read more

This past weekend was my 2 yr anniversary. So to celebrate, my partner and I initially wanted to go to Calo. However, the wait was too long. So, I recommended going to the restaurant where we had our first date. Well, that restaurant is no longer in existence. However, Vincent took it's place. Originally, the spot was French cuisine. Vincent is currently Dutch cuisine. For the most part, the interior looked the same. With the exception of a few lamps with red lights to symbolize the red-light district in Holland. We started off with appetizers: Curried seafood soup and deep fried oysters on a bed of polenta. Both were good. However, I would choose the soup over the oysters any day. As the main course, my partner ordered the Amish chicken and I ordered the trout stuffed with sweet potatoes. Both were delicious!!! The service was great. Friendly staff. Good food. Great atmosphere. Would definitely go back!! read more

So I haven't written a review in 5 years, but Vincent was so good last weekend I had to give it some credit. Blown away by the food, impressed with the service and extremely enjoyed the atmosphere. My sister and I arrived on a Saturday night around 7 with no reservation so I was prepared to wait. The host said they would seat us as long as we were out in an hour and 15 min which I thought was a little off putting since we don't have a whole lot of control how fast we get served. It's BYOB with a $5 corkage fee. We got a cheese plate which we needed a little help with ordering a cheddar, aged Gouda and a goat cheese, fabulous. The bread they start you with, delicious. Got the late winter salad with beets, superb. And ended with the mussels in a white wine, garlic and bacon broth, out of this world and also served with fries. A neighborhood gem I'll definitely be returning to soon! read more

Amazing food. Highly recommend the Risotto dish and artichoke appetizer. Wow. It's also optional BYOB which helps keep the price down. Great ambiance. Definitely planning on going back. Only negative: service is a little slow. BUT since we BYOBed, we had no problem sipping on wine while we waited. read more

My first visit was an accidental one, as a friend and I intended originally to hit up Sunshine for dinner. But this accidental one was not a bad decision. The outdoor seating area right up to the street is adorable, but sometimes, you get a little exhaust coming to your table. That said, on a nice night (as it was when we were there), it was really comfortable. And BYOB with $5 corkage? No complaints here. We started with the grilled artichokes and crispy pork belly small plates and both were very tasty. Of the both, I like the pork belly best, it was crispy (as promised) and the jam, frisee and onions were a great combo. I liked the artichokes but it wasn't my absolute favorite. The combo of grilled artichokes and egg were nice but I would try something else first. For entrees, my friend had the special, skate wing, which was tasty but had an odd tart/sugary flavor. That said, she enjoyed it. I got the grilled flank steak and it was delicious! They recommend it cook medium rare (which I prefer) and the combo of steak (with a perfect char and flavor) plus blue cheese, was really, really nice. On top of that there were fresh grilled tomatoes and pearl onions, so the combo was really great. Highly recommend. We skipped dessert but I after hearing they have bread pudding (a favorite at HB), I would definitely go back to check that out. Overall, highly recommend! read more