This place is goated...dodge the city traffic and head out to Tinley Park. Food 10 Service 8.5 (Because they're super busy) Vibe 10 They have a live DJ and the music is solid. Got the Calamari and a dozen assorted Oysters. Peak flavor. Sit by the bar and enjoy the wood fire pit for the oysters and watch the shuckers shuck. read more

Made a reservation for my father's birthday on a Sunday at 3pm. Vinny's is one of his favorite restaurants. We got there 5 mins early & we're told they had no ETA on when a table would be available because the venue was booked for party. I asked several times if she knew how long the wait would be, we were okay waiting for a short period of time, not the end of the world. But she doubled down on having no clue and said "I have no where to fit you in until they leave". I then asked why they would be accepting reservations if they knew accommodating them wouldn't be realistic for this evening and the hostess said she didn't know. Given the reservation process requires an email and phone number I asked why someone couldn't have let us know sooner so we didn't get dressed up and come out. Again, she couldn't answer. In disbelief I had to turn to my family and tell them they had no room for us and endlessly apologize for the change in plans. And had to search for somewhere else to go for his birthday. I was just really disappointed & while we drove to the next restaurant, I emailed the restaurants direct website and gave the same feedback. 25 minutes later, while at Francesca's in downtown Frankfort, the restaurant called me for not showing up to our reservation and canceled on me! I am not sure what reality I was living that day, but not hearing back from the restaurant at all after sending them direct feedback on their miscommunication that day, I figure this should be public knowledge for other patrons planning an evening with family for a gathering. Just an all around disappointing encounter. It left a bad taste in my father's mouth & he said he won't be back. read more

Complimentary bread was ok. Grilled Clams were fine, I'd recommend Rockefeller not the garlic or chipotle. Cocktails were good but $16 each. Bowl of Clam chowder was very good and large. Rigatoni bucatini was decent. Bill was $160 b4 tip for 6 oysters, bowl of soup & 1 pasta dinner with 3 cocktails. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Complimentary bread & oil - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

I've been trying to get to Vinny's for several years since moving to Plainfield in hopes of finding a great Italian and Seafood restaurant. We found both at Vinny's! Immediately upon walking in your greeted with the 1940/ 1950' vibe with a disco ball and dj! Great music being spun. The food and the service were amazing along with the drinks we all loved the food were still talking about the food a day later. We ordered primarily from the Happy Hour menu. Raw oysters (east coast Rappanhannock, VA extremely fresh), mussels marina (wonderful marina sauce), Bianco wood fired flat bread pizza and wedge salad. read more

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The meal was okay overall. The bread with garlic-infused olive oil was a great start, but the Bolognese was just okay. I appreciated the hot peppers in the calamari, but the calamari itself should have been the standout. The salsiccia, however, was the BEST I've ever had and easily the highlight of the meal. I could have dipped the bread into that sauce all night. Honestly, if I had ordered only the salsiccia with bread, the meal would have been a 5/5. The waiter didn't seem particularly busy, but he was distracted and inattentive. We asked for water twice, and he seemed to keep forgetting. Luckily, the food runners were attentive and helped make up for the lack of service from our waiter. read more

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Still great! Gregory was our waiter this time around. Friendly and attentive. He gave us the low down on the specials which we all ordered. As always we started with the raw oysters. Love they always have a variety to choose from and fresh. I had the Mixto with shrimp, scallop and salmon blackened. Came with garlic mashed and broccolini which I subbed for green beans. They need to keep this on the menu! It worked for my appetite size as everything was a small portion and the flavor was so good! My other friends also had a special which was Halibut. They raved over that as well. Would like that as a regular menu item! If you go and these are on the menu, you will not be disappointed! read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

What a cool spot! Stopped in before a show at Credit 1 Union Amphitheater. Service was attentive and friendly, wine from Paso Robles was EXCELLENT and they had a selection of oysters east and west coast. Would recommend to anyone in the area for a concert. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Bread service - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

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Came here with a colleague. Such a special place. Inside is beautiful and well decorated/designed. Not much of a seafood fan but I was very happy to see so many non seafood items to order. I ordered the chicken parm and it was incredible. Our server was awesome and very sweet and accommodating. Will certainly return next I'm in town. read more

The Aperol spritz, muscles marinara, and ravioli are delicious. Austin is a great service and suggested great options. The ambiance is classic and comfortable, I'll definitely be back! read more

OMG! This place is AMAZING! The oysters were over the top DELICIOUS and FLAVORFUL! I only had 2, next time that is all I'm ordering. I enjoyed the music. Service was EXCELLENT! Ambiance was very nice, cannot wait to take my love there. Food was fresh! 5 stars hands down!!!! read more

This is a classy place in an unexpected area. I was originally wanting another cuisine on the evening I visited here, but my colleague wanted something close to our hotel. We tried the Peachtree, Rappahannock, and 1871 raw oysters. The entree I tried the whitefish picada. We both agreed the 1871 oysters were the better ones, as they were clean and slightly briny. My colleague ordered the Ceasars salad and the salmon dish. He said the salmon was really good, but the Ceasars salad was bland. I liked my white fish dish, even though it was a bit mushy. Interesting features at Vinny's obviously includes the revolving front entry door, the picture frames on the walls, the hand wash sink in the dining room, the disco ball, and the lively atmosphere. Don't forget to look for the Hulkster's yellow boots in the men's restroom. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar is a MUST destination! This seafood clam bar was absolutely incredible! The eatery had Lively music quality food, along with the cutest decor. We immediately notice it was a disco vibe with huge red rounded booth tables that surrounded the restaurant. Such a friendly and inviting atmosphere it was! The crowd was very much present and involved! Favorite singalongs and drinks were served proportionally. Our first sever was named Joe. He was very much rude and disrespectful. The manager dealt with her employee very professionally. We then received a server who knocked the ball out the park! We didn't have to lift a finger or a word for anything. Her named was Gabriela. The perfect gal for the job! She loved her job and enjoyed making her customers happy. She was great! For starters We order a 1/2 dozen wood fired oysters with flavored: Rockefeller, Chipotle Butter and the Garlic & Herb Butter. AMAZINGLY CLAMMY! So freaky good! Crab cakes were tasty. Our entrees were 2 of the 14oz ribeye with whole roasted garlic and Vinny's steak sauce. And of course With a side of sautéed shrimp. Both were delicious and tender. Girls night was a blast! And Vinny's Clam Bar was the perfect spot! Good food, great company with a dope atmosphere! Check em out! read more

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Discriminatory Treatment and an Unacceptable Experience On September 18, 2026, my partner and I visited Vinny's Clam Bar with a 7:45 p.m. reservation. We arrived around 7:55 p.m. and waited nearly an hour to be seated. During our wait, we witnessed other customers being loud, rude, and hostile toward restaurant staff regarding their wait time. Despite their behavior, they were eventually seated and allowed to enjoy their meals. When my partner simply asked the host when we would be seated, another employee accused her of being disrespectful. Once seated, my partner even apologized to the host if her tone had come across as rude. We were served drinks and allowed to place our food order. Shortly afterward, Manager Christopher Bernal approached our table and informed us that the two employees involved in the earlier conversation reportedly felt threatened and that we had to leave. Also if we didn't leave his staff was ready to walk out. Yet our waiter was nice, friendly and didn't seem threatened by anyone at the table when she came to our table several times beforehand. What I found particularly disturbing was that the other customers, who had been noticeably louder and confrontational, were allowed to remain and dine. Christopher acknowledged being aware of their behavior, yet we were the ones being removed. He advised he was dealing with them in a different manner. When we questioned why we were being treated differently, we received no clear explanation. We agreed to leave. However, when my partner took photographs of Christopher and the employee involved to document the incident for a formal complaint, he became upset, threatened to press charges, and called the police. My partner was subsequently given the option of deleting the photographs or receiving a trespass notice. She declined, and a notice was issued to both of us. I believe we were subjected to discriminatory treatment. Other customers were permitted to behave in a loud, rude, and hostile manner and still enjoy their meals, while my partner was labeled threatening for simply asking about our reservation. We were then removed from the restaurant and subjected to police involvement. No customer should have to question whether they are being treated differently because of their race. I intend to pursue a formal discrimination complaint regarding this incident. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this establishment. read more

Amazing food. The ravioli is supremely delicious. My daughter had the shrimp cob salad and thought it was awesome. The dj playing 1970s music made it even more of an experience. The service staff were friendly, sweet, respectful and just enjoyed their jobs. Overall a great experience and extremely delectable food! read more

Vinny's is a great neighborhood restaurant with really good food. The vibe here is lively and the staff is very attentive. The food is good but I was really disappointed that they served us frozen crinkle fries when we ordered the truffle fries as a side. I would never expect frozen fries from a restaurant like this. Just take them off the menu if you don't want to make homemade fries. read more

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A couple months ago I left a Yelp review raving about the food and service because everything was consistently great. We used to be regulars, going a few times a week every single week. To be clear, the food is still great and the cooks continue to do an amazing job. The issue lately has been the service and overall experience, which unfortunately hasn't been the same over the last couple of months. The only consistency on the service side has been the Hispanic gentleman shucking the oysters ,he's always friendly, hardworking, and deserves recognition. I'm hoping things can get back to the way they used to be because this really was one of our favorite places. read more

The service was quick, but seemed a little rushed. You can tell they were turning tables as fast as they could. The food did lack flavor, and was bland. Unfortunately, I would not go back. read more

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We've been eyeing this place and finally came for dinner. Staff is warm and welcoming. There weren't many customers so we were seated quickly. The vibe is old school, with disco balls. Our waitress was Jennifer, and she was great! Loved her sense of humor! They bring bread with oil and parmesan; for starters, we ordered the calamari, which comes with fried peppers. We enjoyed the twist! Hubby ordered the jumbo shrimp, and I ordered the linguine tutto mare. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the portions were good. We didn't have room for dessert but ordered the cheesecake to go. We were seated across from a huge sink, which we didn't think worked. But the couple seated in front of us washed their hands. Will definitely be back! read more

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Went to Vinny's today to remember our daughter. The staff gave us an over the top experience. This is a great place. Great people, food, and service!! Thanks read more

Me and my wife Rhonda have lived in tinley for a long time. We loved going to Tin Fish every week. Coming to Vinnys we were excited to see all the good things I have heard people talk about. Immediately we said NO. It seems like Vinnys just tries too hard at being something it should be good at: a GOOD RESTAURANT!.. and fails. Terribly!! Tin fish made people feel welcome. Vinnys is a place to go where you want to feel like it's a nightclub.. but not a good one.. loud MUSIC over BAD FOOD. I ordered the tutto mare my wife the whitefish piccata... my pasta was EXTREMELY OVERDONE. the fish wasn't good and the scallops I had in my dish tasted very off. My wife said the fish looked okay when she got it but as she tasted it she said it was probably one of the worst dishes she has had. The most dry and least appeasing dish. We were very happy to finally try Vinnys but we just were NOT HAPPY!!!!! You can't take something good like that because people remember and CARE. That corner of our world made us extremely happy for years and we had to let go during covid... WE WISHED VINNYS WAS GONNA BE THE NEW TIN FISH. Not EVEN CLOSE !!!! If I can give ZERO STARS I would read more

Tonight my husband asked me if I wanted to get Vinny's for dinner. And of course I obliged because I've had great experiences here, however, tonight, not so much. I was really looking forward to the Caesar salad with anchovies. However, when I open my salad, the first thing I noticed was Brown lettuce. So I went through the whole salad and picked out the BROWN lettuce. I'm very disappointed with it. I feel like Quality control was not in Place because if it were, I wouldn't have received a salad that look like this tonight. read more

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Very slow service, waited 10 minutes from ordering drinks to getting them, food was average. Prices are very high Not impressed read more

Food, service and ambiance all great. The cod with risotto and the whitefish with sautéed spinach both excellent dishes. read more

Went to dinner here tonight and had a spectacular experience. I didn't know what to think as I am not familiar with Tinley Park at all but it blew our expectations out of the water. The bread itself deserves an award, it is so fresh and comes with the most delicious oil and Parmesan cheese to dip. We had the Whitefish Piccata and Pete's Linguine and Clam Sauce, both were to die for! The service was exceptional and the restaurant was decorated so cute for Christmas! We will definitely be back and I would consider this one of my favorite places for Italian and Seafood. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Whitefish Picatta - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

The service was quick and kind. The atmosphere was done well for the space. The Pinot noir and the Manhattan went down nice. The food was pretty good but lacks that extra star for wanting that over the top taste. I might just be spoiled when it comes to food that titillates the taste buds. I would come back. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Bread and oil with Parmesan was the best - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Another shift, and therefore, another visit to my fav local spot Vinny's. This time it looks like they added a new pasta dish........Squid ink pasta!!!!!!' Mahogany colored pasta noodles seasoned with delicious marinara and herbal seasoning (felt slightly spicy/citrus flavor). There was tons of calamari as well. Absolutely spectacular. Of course couldn't skip the 1/2 dozen oysters as appetizer. Oh yes and they had a DJ Friday night! Felt like the 80's disco. Love it! read more

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Had diner at VINNY'S . Found the restaurant to be loud. The customers diverse from young to old, families to couples. The food was ok. The portions,ok. The prices very high for the quantity an s quality. The wine list pedestrian. I might go back but only because seafood is hard to comebye in the Southland. read more

Where do I start...! The ambiance is great, the staff is great, the DJ is top notch and will have you moving in your seat, the food is great, the bartender name Kristi or Kristin is awesome. She was very attentive and knew what you wanted without you even asking her. The prices are reasonable. Me and my wife went there to celebrate our anniversary and I have to admit, I wanted to come back the next day. With the food, my wife ordered the oysters and I've ordered the steak with two crab cakes. Only downside to the crab cakes is that you take more of the vegetables than the actual crab meat. Overall I will still go back!!! Thanks to the staff, I love it there... read more

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Date night on Sunday with the hubby was great! We went at 7pm on Sunday and it wasn't too busy. I hear great reviews and wanted to see for myself. The waiter we had was wonderful. He was tentative and was super helpful with the menu and the current oysters list. The night we went alot of their menu items were unavailable. We must have beaten the crowd. My husband and I ordered two drinks to start. I had the red blend and he had the Vincenzo. For appetizers, we ordered half a dozen of the oysters. They were so good and fresh! For our entree my husband ordered the pork chop and I had the linguine (ran out of linguine and sub with spaghetti) tutto mare. Everything was delicious and flavorful. We didn't order dessert this night, but will the next time we come back. read more

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The oysters were amazing. Service was great and the espresso martini was excellent. The ambiance was cozy I will be returning here. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner at Vinny's last night. I'm glad we went eary and it was getting loud by the time we left around 6pm and my nephew is sensitive to loud noises. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with accommodations, as i have celiacs. We ordered the baked oysters, 2 of each flavor. Each one was better than the next. I ordered the Ribeye with garlic mushrooms, the steak was a little over done, but still delicious. My nephew had the shrimp scampi and absolutely loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. He also ordered the Lemon Tiramisu to go. It is such a beautiful dessert. We will definitely be back. read more

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We had my sons graduation dinner last week at Vinny's.. Very friendly staff and very accommodating.. A lot of my family have never dined in and said they definitely will be back.. Appreciate the attentiveness of the staff. read more

I've been coming here on Monday evenings for the past few weeks while I've been here on business, and I love the vibe at this place! The food is incredible, the service is great, and I would 10/10 recommend. I've had the marinated and burnt ends lemon chicken, which is incredible, and the diavola pasta which was awesome as well. You absolutely can't go wrong with dessert either, key lime pie, ice cream sandwich, limoncello tiramisu - they knock it all out of the park! read more

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The customer service is by far the best friendly service I have had in a long while. The bread that they bring out while your while waiting on your food is so fresh and tasty especially the red chili oil. I of course tried the oysters because I love a good oyster and was craving them really bad. I will say that they are fresh but the sauces that they have with them did not complement the oyster for me . The sauces did come out frozen. I would assume to preserve the life of the sauce or manage the spillage. The ambiance and lighting it well . I may revisit. I may not . read more

Amazing seasonal rotating menu and cocktails. Fresh seafood and pasta. Friendly professional wait staff and service staff. Never had an empty water glass or cocktail. Great music and ambiance. Not kid friendly but perfect for date night read more

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Ordered marinara pasta dish & it came as the wrong dish. Spicy arrabiata hot. Manager Maria came to the table and argued that it was right. Reordered a different pasta didn't get it & after one half hour still no show. Asked the manager Maria & she said whatever pasta takes time. This is sauce & Maria you are the worst customer service manager I have encountered.Not coming back read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem in tinley park. Inside of this restaurant definitely gives you a downtown restaurant vibe but the suburban atmosphere. The food was really good especially the oysters. The pasta I had was really good but my cousin had pasta and thought it lacked some flavor. Our waitress was amazing the food came out hot and on a consistent basis. I will definitely come back to this place and come for happy hour during the week. read more

Incredible food - pricey - unique ambiance - great service, Will happily return - in fact we are this evening! read more

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We had such an amazing experience at Vinnie's Clam Bar! The seafood was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious--everything tasted like it came straight from the ocean to our table. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can really tell they take pride in the quality of their food. On top of that, our server Becky made the whole night even better. She was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Her great attitude and excellent service really stood out and made us feel so welcome. She made my sisters birthday very special. Between the outstanding food and Becky's top-notch service, this place is a must-visit. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

we had a great meal presented by a great staff. The steak was great, the seafood was great. the portion chops were great. the atmosphere is perfect to enjoy a nice family meal. clean. smartly designed. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - the dining room - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

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