Vinhos is a gem on Main Street! We happened upon this lovely place looking for a good meal and we're big fans of tapas. We stopped in just before 6:00 and we're greeted by a friendly woman getting the restaurant ready for opening. We later came to find out she was an owner. She was so sweet and offered to seat us before the servers actually showed up, as they had worked a local event that day. The waitress soon came and our wonderful experience began. They have a great wine list and wine cocktails. We ordered three dishes and were pleased with the presentation and flavors. Pica-Pau - a traditional Portuguese dish with beef and spices in a delicious broth. It's served with bread for soaking up the broth. I really enjoyed this dish, especially the broth. Crostini di Mare - shrimp on crostini's with a tangy garlicky sauce on top. This was my favorite and I wouldn't hesitate to order this again. Sea Legs - octopus over a sweet potato mash. This was tasty as well and the octopus was cooked perfectly. The sweet potato mash is divine!! We also had a Caprese salad, pretty average, but nice presentation. The outdoor seating area is comfortable and so nice to people watch on the main drag. We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to go back next time we visit. The service is excellent, portions in line with tapas and atmosphere is great. read more

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This place is always packed on Friday and Saturday nights! My mom and I came in on a Wednesday evening and it was a great vibe. Andre, the owner, showed us class and hospitality and was helpful and attentive. Michelle, the chef, was extremely classy and served us delicious food with finesse. There's a huge selection of international wines to choose from. My mom ordered the Moscatel dessert wine and I ordered the White Blend from Spain. I enjoyed my wine and if you're a sweet tooth, dessert wine is the way to go! We ordered the Spicy Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with some cornbread and really enjoyed it! I do think the dishes are slightly on the pricier side, but the quality and finesse of the dishes makes them definitely worth it. Our meatballs were so soft and tasty. And we couldn't help but finish all the leftover sauce it came with by dipping our bread in it! I enjoy the vibe of the inside. I love all the blue dim lighting and there's even a small stage for folks to perform on busier nights. The patio is in a prime spot if you wanna enjoy the sidewalk vibes, especially on a Friday/Saturday night or on Thursday's if downtown is hosting a street fair! Def coming back! read more

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Not welcoming to us as big party coming in at 7, we walked in at 5:30. We left at 6:15 after three glasses of wine and two tapas social dishes. We could have been seated in a nicer area but it wasn't offered. We've been here two other times and had wonderful service and tapas. Not this time. read more

The service was beyond terrible. Upon entering a solid EMPTY establishment, we weren't greeted. Immediately asked, "do you have a reservation.. WE ARE BOOKED!" We sat at the bar and attempted to have a glass of wine, the waitress was so damn rude, it wasn't enjoyable! I don't reccomend this place.. seriously sad, because Merced could use a place as such. But costumer service is everything! read more

Had a pleasant first experience at a wine bar and definitely will be back, very friendly staff and love the ambiance! read more

Vinhos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

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Great service and wine selection! The live band Celestial was awesome too! Really nice date night out with my man! 30 plus and over! Dress nice or casual! read more

Vinhos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

This place is always such a friendly and relaxing vibe. The live music is always a great change from a standing room only bar. The wine always moves me out of my regular tastes. This is the reason I joined their wine club. I stopped giving my money to Napa supplier to support a local business. I have seen the negative view about their view of lgbtq+ and I want to say from first hand experience...this business has been open and welcoming to myself and my wife. read more

Vinhos - Wonderful wine options - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

Love this place! So fun, so cute & great food & wine list! Atmosphere is perfect for a night out & their brunch board on Sunday mornings is killer with champagne. Can't wait to go back! read more

my favorite local place after a long work week. they have delicious tapas, my favorite was the linguça bites! James took great care of us and even educated us on new wines to try. they have great performers like Andres who sang 80's Rock Hits. If you're in the area and looking for a place with a great vibe, i highly recommend!! read more

Vinhos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

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Well, first off the name is a little strange lol the place is very blue, blue walls, blue furniture, blue accent lighting, blue everything Lighting is a bit funky, there is just no place in Merced that can get the lighting right. Lighting can be so good if it's done right but the same boring bright overhead lighting you find in every spot in Main Street. Ordered the 3oz mini lamb slider for $17.... Not sure if this will fly with Merced peeps when they are already complaining about a $7 burger at five guys. Slider was tasty, it said it came with feta cheese crumbs, sun dried tomato and arugula. All I could find was about two pieces of arugula? No real sauce to bring the slider together. Also ordered one slider with an extra lamb patty and somehow I received two sliders and two patties and was charged $51... I had to have a chat with the waitress lol Didn't taste the wines but I saw they featured wines from Merced and local regions... not really wines you want to showcase or even serve in my opinion, the climate is just way too hot for good wine grapes. The music was like 70s jukebox music on two speakers at the front of the stage so no real feel of music filling the whole space. I'll try the other wine bar and see how they compare... read more

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Looking for a place that offers chill vibes. This is the place. Located in downtown Merced, parking is limited but if you're lucky you'll get a front row spot. Heading on inside, you greeted with dim lights, comfortable seating, and a blue flame fireplace towards the back. Service is exceptional, and there is lots to choose from on the menu. The wine has a pleasant taste, personally I enjoy red blends, Cabernets, and desert wine. They also have the perfect pairing charcuteries to go with it. Don't forget, Thursday nights are Karaoke nights. So if you're feeling up for wine, Hors d'oeuvres, and karaoke be sure to stop by Thursday nights. read more

If you love wine...this is THE place to go in Merced and the surrounding area. Very deep selection of wines. Surprisingly really good food too. I suggest the octopus and linguica bites. Make sure you go here. The atmosphere depends on the night...it can be really quiet or really busy read more

Vinhos has been a wonderful experience! I learned about Portuguese culture while sampling absolutely delicious plates of savory bliss. This is a great spot downtown near restaurants and the main movie theater. Plenty to walk to nearby or stay and catch a vintage movie on the huge screen above the bar. Live music here is mostly jazzy as is the ambient normal soundtrack. Great ambiance with the lighting and deep blue warm walls. I will come here again. Cheers Vinhos read more

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Mt gosh. Fantastic friendly people, great wine, and every karaoke song I wanted to sing. What more could a guy ask for in Merced read more

Vinhos - Used to be an ABC (anything but Chardonnay) but this place has changed my mind - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

Beautiful place, very luxury and cozy environment. The owner, Andre welcomed us and served us by himself. He recommended us to try Portuguese wine which was our first time drinking that wine. We ordered garlic shrimp on top of baguette... tasted delicious Overall, we liked it and we will go back again read more

Vinhos - Garlic shrimp - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

My fiancé and I had stopped by when waiting down main st after watching a movie and we heard karaoke so we were very interested in checking out the place. As you walk in, you are obviously ID'd which is great and a responsible thing of the owners. The owners Michelle & Andre were absolutely amazing! They showed us such hospitality, Michelle even sang karaoke with us & they made everyone who's was there feel like a safe place where you can be yourself, have a good time & enjoy wine! The only little down fall is the waitress we had didn't really know much about wine but we learned together and she was so sweet. Overall, I think the place is gorgeous and I'm so proud of a fella Portuguese family from the acores is bringing such a beautiful and fun business to little old Merced with their dishes, wine & vibe! read more

Vinhos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

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Nice place downtown Merced. I didn't even realize they had a food menu. Service was fast and friendly! read more

Vinhos - Breakfast bowl was so good. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

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A very cute place in Merced. Which is sorta rare for the town. When you're inside the establishment you forget you're in merced. I had brunch with a friend and the waiter was very nice and attentive. We ordered a brunch charcuterie to share and it was more than enough. Everything taste good. I was sad to see that it was so empty during brunch hour. I hope Business picks up. I would go again read more

Vinhos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

My wife and I came in for the first time. We happened to come in on Latin Night with a DJ playing. The music was great. The wine selection, the food, and the staff were great! read more

They lost a star from me. I only gave them two because the live music there was good. The food was barely greasy spoon quality at fine dining prices. The management is reportedly anti LGBTQIA+ and was vocally against flying the Pride flag in downtown Merced. Let's hope they're replaced soon. Main St has better businesses than this and Merced certainly deserves better. read more

This gem of a wine bar serves fantastic Portuguese small plates in an atmosphere of a hip Lisbon night club. An excellent wine list serving local and international wines. Great service and friendly people. If you're a fan of Portuguese cuisine you will not be disappointed. If you've never had Portuguese cuisine you're in for a treat. Two of us ordered the six plate items on the menu and it was basically two full meals. They also offer mixed plates with olives and cheese as well as deserts. A great time and looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Four girlfriends and I stopped by on Saturday, my first visit and I would definitely come back again. Cute decor, cozy & the perfect vibe for a catch up session with your girls over wine and a shareable board. We had a wonderful time and the service was 10/10 which can truly make or break an experience. Thank you to our wonderful host, Eunice! read more

Vinhos - Over the Board - Medium size, perfect for our group size (5 ppl) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

What a little gem here in Merced! Very nice and relaxing environment. Live music was nice, also locally owned and operated. Owner came by our table and explained some of the murals on the walls. The brunch was very tasty. Had a nice list of wines. Great addition an much needed on Main st. read more

Vinhos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

Our server Brooklyn was very nice!, same with Nayeli who sat us down and went over the menu with us. They provided great service throughout the night. The food was delicious as well. We got the windmill and it was a 10/10. Overall the service and food was top notch! Merced definitely needed something like this! read more

What a lovely and fun place. Owners are super sweet and knowledgeable of their wines, and I happened to find this on karaoke night, so a pleasant surprise as well. Would recommend anytime. read more

First time here and love this place.Great ambiance great service.Owner Andre always checking on how are we doing.The staff is very welcoming. read more

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Cool vibes, great live music, wide wine selection, and great small plates. A unique date night idea compared to other businesses in Merced. Friendly and attentive staff too! read more

Yesterday was my first visit to Vinhos and I love it!!! The food made by Chef Micha is amazing delicious!!! The service that we received was great and we are definitely going back. And not forget to mention the wonderful music played by Mikel which made the atmosphere more special! Wishing the owners only the best and congratulations for your remarkable place. read more

Food was awful. They put ice in my red wine when I didnt ask. Main Street has far better businesses you should support.

Wow! We popped in here for a quick dessert and wine and we're not disappointed. Incredible service, ambiance, and the taste...heavenly. We found a new favorite! We'll be back again for their next cupcake variety! read more

Vinhos - Chocolate frosting cupcake with a shot of sparkling wine - I wish I remembered the full name. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Merced, California

This place is Great. The owner greeted us and sat us at our table. The food and the wine were absolutely delicious. We are Portuguese too so it was great to be talking to the owner about the foods and the wine. Wishing this Place only the best. We will definitely be going there again. read more

Aaaamazing place to eat some delicious Tapas and some Portuguese wine. They also had amazing live music. Definitely coming back again!

Such an amazing place! We came in on a Friday night and the place was packed. We sat in the back on their blue velvet couches (literally the best couches I've ever sat in) and lounged for a few hours. Their linguiça bites were to die for! The combination of salty, savory, and a hint of sweetness was such a surprise. Also, their windmill bread IS A MUST!!!! Any time I'm back in Merced, Vinhos is a sure stop for me! Service was also outstanding. read more

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The establishment in itself was wonderful, the wine and food were also really good. It blew my mind that one of the servers gathered the left over wine and would drink it in front of us. The place is awesome and I wouldn't want it to close but this server must be fired and/or there should be some sort of management so workers don't get impaired while on the job especially in front of clientele (WHICH IS ALSO ILEGAL) read more

What a beautiful ambiance! The staff was wonderful, the wine was spectacular, and most importantly the food was out of this world! We felt like we were spending a night out in the city, when in reality just a few minutes from home! Highly recommend this unique experience! read more

What a wonderful hidden gem to add to Merced downtown. My husband and I were early for our movie and decided to venture downtown. We've heard a lot of great reviews about Vinhos and decided to stop in. Very impressed with the decor and how they fixed the place up from what it was previously! We were seated right way and the menu was reviewed with us. We are Portuguese and had to go with the Linguisa bites. They were absolutely delicious and mouth-watering! The selection of wine was very immaculate. My husband had a red while I enjoyed a glass of the Riesling. Wonderful place! read more

Love the vibe. Feels like you're in a swanky NYC nightclub. Whether you're dressed swanky or not, you feel fancy sitting inside Vinhos. Menu is unique and delicious! Pretty sure I've tried every tapas option and love them all. Favorites are sea legs, shrimp crostini and chicken tacos. And the desserts are to die for--truly. The owners are lovely people and very engaging. They turned me on to sulfite and sulfate free wines so I don't get heart burn when drinking red wines. They have a lovely section of wines, including NA options. Favorite go to for an adult night out in Merced! read more

This place has a lot of potential, but also has some homework to do. You should follow their social media accounts to know when there might be live music as otherwise you could be surprised with a small popup card at the front desk indicating a $10 cover charge although you were just going for some wine and small bites. That is, however, just a minor inconvenience imo unless the band sucks. I am torn when it comes to the food... We shared the Windmill, the Crostini di Mare, the cream chicken, and the linguica bites and the passion delight. The crostini and the linguica were by far the standout items and did not disappoint. The Windmill seemed like it had finished a little while before the other dishes and they waited to bring it out, because the innards were not a dip.. it was a chunky spread at most and therefore a bit difficult to eat and not as enjoyable.The bread, however, was outstanding (#nosoggybottom) and another highlight of the evening. Steer clear of the chicken, as the best part were the few mushrooms that were served alongside the uncut chicken breast tenders. The passion fruit dessert was decent, though not wowing.. The wine was outstanding, and I will be back for more. The decor is cute, though a bit mix and match but to each their own. The decor and interior are cute, and quite the mix and match of different styles (dark blue, almost UV type of lighting, a faux fire place, a screen that plays old movie and cartoon clips and an American flag... yeah, there is a lot going on) which I don't mind at all - let that freak flag fly! One big downside though, if you offer food, it would be great to have slightly bigger tables. Working with the carts to serve food is okay but slightly bigger tables would be the easier fix and make the dining portion of the experience significantly better. Last but not least, the service.. The waiter was attentive and did her best to provide a great experience. However, I would have appreciated a bit more of an educated service in regard to possible wine pairing recommendations. I can read on the menu that it is recommended to choose a Chard ot Merlot with the Windmill, but if I ask you for a recommendation please give me a few specific wines from your menu you would recommend to go with the dish instead of just pointing out that the menu says that I should choose a Chard or Merlot.. It's kinda your job to suggest a few wines you have on your menu to allow the dish to shine and elevate the customer's experience.. For the dessert, I requested a Madeira, and the waiter tried to serve me a Moscato? I felt bad but I returned it to order what I wanted instead. Overall, not bad.This is a newly opened restaurant, so it is normal that a few kinks still need to be worked on. I will be back but do hope that a few things will improve over time. read more

Best local wine and tapas! 140 wine labels, wine club! Love everything we've drank and ate. Portuguese flair on menu items a plus! Yum! Owners are the absolute best! Entertainment such a bonus! read more