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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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

This place is an absolute gem and my go-to spot for oysters. I come here very often, and every single visit reminds me why -- the oysters are consistently the best in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. Fresh, perfectly shucked, and full of flavor every time. What truly sets this place apart is the staff. They are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about making each visit special. You're always made to feel welcome, never rushed, and treated like a regular. Between the outstanding oysters and the amazing service, this spot never disappoints. I can't wait to come back -- again and again. 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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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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I literally seen Vinny's on TikTok and drove the 20 mins to order to go, ending up at the bar sitting down. They welcomed you at the door with such great hospitality! My first time going was definitely a great experience from the restaurant , to the atmosphere to the service!! Ordered the marinara muscle, and garlic oysters cooked and when I tell you they were delicious, Pete the cook was super nice and sent over a pizza. It was all so great and will definitely return for a dinner there . Thank you Pete and Vinny's clam bar . 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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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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Experienced Christmas Eve and Vinny's and it was wonderful. Festive atmosphere with fun music, excellent service and delicious food. Hoping to make it a Christmas Eve tradition. 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 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

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This was an amazing restaurant to visit! I highly recommend to make a reservation (OpenTable) since it was pretty packed by 7 pm. My boyfriend and I were seated about 5 minutes after stating our reservation. The restaurant was very cute inside! It was a mix of a retro Italian restaurant with a modern nautical fare. The food was amazing too! Our server,Susie Q, was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the baked clams, the clams vino verde, the meatballs, and linguine mare with a few cocktails. Everything was amazing! Cute for a date night. I will go again! read more

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

CELIACS BEWARE! Vinnys is not for anyone with a gluten allergy or celiac disease. I called first and was told almost all dishes could be made GF. We get there, tell our server, "That's really hard here" exact words. Aside from that we made the best of it. We figured it out. The prices are outrageous for what it is. We go out two to three times a week, and are not afraid of prices if it matches the care and quality of good food and service. This place will just rush you out ,, 70 bucks for a bottle of wine, that we could not even enjoy because the food arrived before we even ate three bites of our salad. SO ANNOYING! Tables are so small it would not fit our meals AND the salad we were not done with yet. 250.00 with tip for two of us, 1 bottle of wine, (the server could not even open,, broke the cork, didn't pour a taste, just poured it out).. SPLIT a salad (southside wedge dressing was amazing) 2 entrees (risotto special with 4 scallops and halibut special). Both were fishy and mediocre at best. The place is noisy and the staff could give two craps about you. There are plenty of other places out there to drop that kind of money on that will actually provide a fine dining experience with trained servers that know the menu and for certain can open a bottle of wine. read more

New Year's Eve dinner service. Live DJ slinging vinyl, lots of staff checking on tables and great tasting seafood. An amazing evening out with friends. We will repeat. read more

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This place is awesome and such a great menu. They have a DJ not sure when but it is old school music read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Hand wash station - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Love having places like this in the burbs --city vibes but without the traffic or hassle of parking, win. It is on the pricier side, but honestly worth every penny. The quality, the portions, the SERVICE. Will definitely be a staple restaurant for us. read more

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the food was ok but overpriced. I don't think we will be going back anytime soon. Service was good but just didn't outweigh the cost.

Be prepared for a great time and have a great meal at Vinny's Clam Bar! Absolutely make a reservation. This place is a big space, busy, and very lively. Great service from when you walk in with the hostess and host being friendly. When seated, the cheery servers are there to help you choose what you want with great recommendations. The bussers clear off your tables and do it with smiles and are also engaging. We started off with oysters and baked clams. There's an hearth that is used to bake their shellfish over wood. I'm still dreaming about the baked clams. They were full, large, delicious, and dreamy. Seriously, I have never tasted baked clams so good. We also ordered entrees and I ordered the clam linguine in white sauce. It wasn't too heavy, was hearty, and full of fresh clams. I was so happy eating this. To finish off my palette, I enjoyed the beautifully presented limoncello tiramisu! OMG how gorgeous was this dessert! The lemon curd tiramisu is shaped as lemons! So adorable and delicious! The liveliness of the restaurant is shown in their "towel dance". A DJ is there playing music and when there's a certain older song that comes on, everyone preps to wave their towels around. Then the towel song comes on and you see the wait staff and hosts run around the restaurant with twirling towels. The guests also participate and it's one big towel twirling party! I have not seen anything like it, and it was fun to watch and partake in. This is a great place to come in, have great food, and some added fun! I really loved coming here and can't wait to come back. Vinny's Clam Bar for the win!! read more

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I love love miss SUZUIE Q . She was my server today. She is always so informative regarding the menu. She is very attentive to patrons. I dine here once every 2 weeks ever since I've found them 6 months ago. Also VINNY the owner is amazing. I met him recently, great food. Great people, great food. read more

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Dinner at Vinny's Clam bar. The clams marinara was delicious. I also had a bowl of clam chowder. I would have liked it to be a little thicker. I also had the fried shrimp and fries. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. The coleslaw was tasty. I ate at the bar and got a lot of attention from Kelly who was great. Comfortable bar stools and a nice setting. Easy to watch the football games read more

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Food was not tasty, Service was lacking, I went on New Year's Eve. Had the worst time and haven't been back since. Not sure if I will try it again. read more

The very best are the charcoal-grilled oysters. If I could sit at the counter and eat them all day every day I would. And some are featured daily at happy hour for a happier me. read more

I would like to start with a thank you to our server, Monica! She was the best. She was patient with our large group, very informed and careful with various food allergies and great service. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The prices were reasonable and the Christmas decorations gave a great holiday feel. The only two pictures I took were of dessert. Oops. The berry gelato was creamy and delicious. I was told the limoncello tiramisu dessert was also very good. read more

Vinny's Clam Bar - Limoncello tiramisu. - Seafood Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

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Why do I always feel a little spicier in this restaurant? How do they create this atmosphere of hearth and sexy Italian? I don't understand it. I don't question it. I just LOVE it. I am sure the service is good, but I don't notice much apart from the DJ (someone's dad) in the center of the place throws awesome vibes and I can't NOT dance my way through dinner in my seat. I have been twice have eaten my way through about 1/4 of the menu. My fellow Southside Seafood lovers need not venture all the way downtown. Just go on date or girls night out there. Thank me later. The squid ink pasta, crudo, stone crab, and crab cake of my favs (so far). I really like the bucatini for like that comfort dish. And the clam bar with a dirty martini ? Chef's kiss. read more

Good food. Delicious oysters. Nice atmosphere. Problem is $3 each for Happy Hour oysters!!! Outrageous. Whole Foods sells oysters on the half shell (yes, shucked) for $1 every Friday. Only 3 stars because it's overpriced. read more

The Ambiance is very nice and appropriate to the name. The food is excellent. Becky was our server and she is FANTASTIC. I will definitely request her at my next reservation. read more

This place is solidly average. It's fine, but nothing special except for being an anomaly in the south suburbs by its seafood-focused menu. We went on a quiet Tuesday afternoon at opening. It's a cute little place, and the servers were very friendly and helpful. No complaints there. I ordered an elderflower spritz which was decent. They have great drink menu. What makes this place average is the food. The best part of the meal was the fresh warm bread. We got a wedge salad. Solid on flavor but drenched in salad dressing. We came at happy hour and got a "fried guys" which is the fried app of the day. Today it was a fried ravioli that day. The sauce was tasted like it came from a tin. The "fried" ravioli was more like dried ravioli. It was flavorless and crunchy. It was very sad. Finally we got the wood grilled the oysters. They were fine. Again, nothing special. The price is a little high for very average Italian food. We decided to pay our bill and skipped entrees because we weren't impressed enough to continue. read more

Food. Ambience. Service! Fresh seafood. Oysters and clams. Great hot wood for grill. Don't miss this vintage classic. Split your plate. Huge. BTW: Our waitress was AMAZING... Ask for Jennifer!!! read more

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Such a great place! From the disco ball shrimp to the checkered floor. It has a 70s vibe all around. There is a place to have a party it looks like. You walk into the clam bar so you can see what is offered. I failed to take pics of the food I was so excited. We had 1/2 doz east coast clams and they have west coast as well. All the trimmings. Wonderful! Calamari was fried just right. Drinks were strong so be prepared. A little pricey but worth it. Wait staff was very nice. I had the bolognese which was spot on. Definitely old school Italian like I'm used to from back home. Hard to find in these parts. My friends also enjoyed their meals. One has been here 3 times already! Please note on the bottom that thereisrequest for no substitutions asked very politely! read more

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Everything!! Food was amazing. The service, especially our server Becky , was outstanding. The ambience was incredible and extremely upbeat and energetic. Great music kept the energy flowing throughout! Can't wait to go back! read more