Met a friend for lunch, neither of us had been before. Very clean fresh modern building and…read moreinterior. Large tasting room is what you walk into, and at the back of that was the hostess. Waitress asked if I had any allergies, I said no but my friend joining me soon was gluten free. My friend still had to specifically request the gluten free menu when she got there, after looking at the regular menu & not finding any markings of what food was gluten free. It would have been nice if the waitress had just brought it right away. I had the lunch size Gnocchi Carbonara, which was delicious! I did have the suggested wine pairing, which was very good with my food. And what a great idea to offer some lunch sized portions of some of the dishes (ends at 3pm). My friend had the gluten free grilled mahi mahi sandwich & side of Asian slaw, which she enjoyed. They weren't super busy & we sat quite awhile to chat. Really enjoyed it & will definitely go back. Looking forward to trying some of the other menu items!

A group of 7 of us met at Cooper's Hawk for dinner. I liked the entry way with the gift shop area,…read morealthough I didn't really stop to shop. But I found it odd that the bar didn't have any chairs. Our server (I think his name was Darren, or something like that?) was very good. He explained about the bin numbers next to the entree descriptions and was just generally kind and helpful. Several people ordered salads, and they looked very good. I had the Parmesan crusted chicken from their Life Balance section. I enjoyed it very much. I don't usually like warm tomatoes, but the ones in this dish were really good. Honestly, I'm surprised that this was a lower calorie dish, as it certainly was plentiful, filling and satisfying.

Went here recently and the food was on point. It is small plates but has a punch of flavor with the…read moredishes that we ordered . The service was quick and I love the ambiance of this place . Very clean industry vibes . Absolutely love the decors. The drinks were very tasty also. My favorite was the pate dish. Omg it was so flavorful. I will be back for sure

Vino & Vibes absolutely lives up to the name. Can I give this place 10 stars??…read more First off, the food was amazing. Everything tasted super fresh and the menu leans more "snacky" in the best possible way -- perfect little plates that are clearly meant to pair with wine. We ordered a few things for the table and it felt like the kind of place where you just keep ordering one more thing because everything sounds good. Nothing heavy, just really well done bites that let the wine shine. Speaking of wine, the selection is awesome. It's not the usual predictable restaurant list. There are some really interesting bottles and styles on there, which makes it fun if you actually enjoy trying different wines instead of just defaulting to the same thing every time. Service was great too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and you can tell the owners are really hands-on and working hard to make the place special. That always makes a difference. And the ambiance... chef's kiss. Moody lighting, cozy, stylish but not pretentious. Just good vibes all around. It's the kind of spot you want to linger at with friends and a second bottle of wine. Already planning my next visit :)

What a divine dining experience…read more Everything we ate, from the stuffed mushrooms, lamb, butter fish, roasted carrots, and lobster bisque, were all excellent. The 9 oz wine pours were decently priced. Loved that they have a dessert tray to show you all their options. Our server was great, and my father in law couldn't stop talking about how we could talk to each other because although the place was full, it wasn't loud. Will definitely be back.

This has now become our go to spot for happy hour in the area. They have happy hour from 3-6pm on…read moreweekdays which has 14$ bites and sip that has variety of drinks and flatbreads. There is more on the menu but I keep coming back for that unbeatable deal all the time. It's also not noisy as such at all so it is the perfect place for my girlfriends and I to hang out once a week or so after work, get some flatbreads and wine and have good conversations.. All the servers we have had all these times while in this restaurant have been awesome so I basically have had no complains.

We just returned from another delightful wine tasting experience at St, Julian's tasting room in…read moreFrankenmuth. Our time there was made even more pleasant by the great service by Roger. The room was very busy, but we felt he gave us full attention, gracing us with his delightful personality and humor. We're looking forward to our next visit.

Food & Wine: I really want to love St. Julian Winery - Troy,…read moreand there are good things here. The wine itself is... fine. I'm more of a dry-wine person, and honestly I probably only enjoy about 5% of the menu, but I will say the prices are great and the menu is huge. There's truly something for everyone, just maybe not for the dry crowd. I do appreciate that they offer snacks for purchase and the wine club is actually a great deal. Service: This is where it slipped for me. I've been to other St. Julian locations and had genuinely great experiences, so I know the bar is higher. Here, the service was just ok. The staff didn't seem very engaged and gave off more "going through the motions" than "happy to have you here." It felt like regulars got the warm treatment, while everyone else was kind of an afterthought, which was a bummer. Ambiance: It's always packed, which says something, but the space itself feels cold and a little warehouse-y. I really wish this location had that cozy, homey winery vibe the others do. The energy is busy but not welcoming, and the location doesn't help much either. If I could give one suggestion to the team, it'd be to soften the space and the experience a bit, warmer lighting, more interaction, something that makes people want to linger instead of just drink and leave. I know this place can be great, it just doesn't quite get there yet.

Great little winery/brewery…read more Very friendly staff and reasonable flight prices. Tasted six different wines and went home with some bottles.

So I've been here a few times for a couple of different events, like euchre night, and it has…read morealways been a great experience. Now, even better for me is that it's also a brewery known as Belching Monk. Being my first time here, I did a flight of all their beers, which gave me a nice sampling of all their choices. While the selection was very standard for most breweries, you have you amber, your stout, your IPA etc., one thing that stood out to me was how perfect each beer was. There wasn't a lot of nonsense, and these were all just good, easy drinking beers for the most part in the 5-6% ABV range. I noticed that they are now doing some game watches along with trivia, euchre etc and I am actually looking forward to making this a regular spot. Great job to the team!

The service at Cellar 59 was amazing. The menu is extensive and well organized. While they do not…read morehave a flight of wines that you can purchase, they did allow me to sample one before deciding on it. The menu just changed the day that we visited and some of the items weren't yet available to purchase. But there is a decent sampling of small plate items to pair with your wine options. There is also a nice selection of bourbons, cocktails, beer and more if that's more of your lane. Certainly a nice place to stop when you need a break from shopping. The ambiance is above average; it is nice but not extravagant and you'll fit right in with Saturday errand running attire. My only suggestions are that they add flights and more non dairy small plate items. Overall I did enjoy my time here. The space is quaint and easy to make new friends if sitting at the bar, or at least that was my experience.

I absolutely love this place! It's such a nice atmosphere and is a great place to stop and just…read morerelax! The wine is delicious with a wide selection and the food is also good!

We went here because I was given a gift card and had a great time! I made reservations for 3:00 the…read moresame day, but there was no need, because if the weird time of day. Our server was so kind and helpful with my husband's odd allergy. They made sure he knew exactly what he was eating. Our soup and salad were very delicious, but very small portions. We both had the kids grilled cheese and then shared a browned butter chocolate chip cookie. The setting is cute and a little quirky. It's not very close to home, so I don't think I'll be back. I did enjoy my lunch and I really liked how it was very clear that the food was fresh and homemade.

We went to the Rind last night after talking about it for months following a visit to Mongers…read moreProvisions (the store that The Rind is inside of). It was a lovely experience and the food was for the most part very delicious. Service was friendly and good but a tad on the slow side (not our server's fault, they seemed pretty busy and I think she may have been the only waitress working, so she was absolutely juggling a ton). They were out of the "pretty potatoes" which was disappointing because they sounded super delicious. The restaurant is a little dark and when very busy can get a little loud. The three women at the table next to us were having a very loud conversation (of which I picked up every word) and I could barely hear my fiancé, which I didn't love, so the acoustics are a bit odd. That being said, the decor and vibe is very home-y and everyone that works there was very pleasant and lovely, from the hostess to the man that refilled our waters. We got the charcuterie plate (selected two cheeses and two meats; comes accompanied by fig jam, mustard, sardinian crackers, and cornichons), the caesar salad, the short rib, the arctic char, and the olive oil cake for dessert. All of the food was really exceptional and delicious except I found the short rib to be a tad dry. We each ordered a cocktail, I got a spritzer and my fiancé got a seasonal Pimm's cup-type cocktail that used house-made cranberry syrup. They can accommodate gluten free diets easily which is also a plus. Overall, we will absolutely be coming back!I want to try that Wagyu Pastrami Reuben!

Environment was the best!!! Server was the best!!! Really great oysters and great drinks ! Yummmm…read more!!!! Thank you!!!

The restaurant is located in quaint Franklin and has the benefit of an easy parking lot…read more A friend and I stopped in on a Friday night. We got lucky that they were able to seat us after a short wait. We were planning on taking seats at the bar (first come). If you want a table, you may want to make reservations. The restaurant is a house, lovely without being pretentious. With low lighting and low nose level, it would be perfect for a date. It has a New England feel, which makes sense as an oyster house, though they offer oysters from both coasts. The service was fantastic, particularly from our server Christina. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great timing, not an easy combination. My friend and I split the oyster roll and the fish special. The roll is a small plate, and it is very much appetizer sized, not meal. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I will note that they are pricy, I thought the cocktail prices were high for outside of the city. But otherwise a wonderful experience.

A late afternoon on the patio is perfection. We were wandering around Birmingham and noticed the…read morepatio was empty around 4pm on a sunny day. The manager warmly greeted us and offered us a great table. A bottle of rose later our amazing waitress (anella) offered some menu recommendations and we had apps. The octopus was amazing, tender and flavorful. The carpaccio with shaved truffled goat cheese was bursting with rich flavor. We ended up staying for dinner and they turned the heaters on. The pesto pasta was great and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Looking forward to coming back for not only the vibe and food but the staff.

Great food in a lovely and intimate setting in charming downtown Birmingham. Everything was great,…read moreincluding the cocktails, appetizers and entrees. The atmosphere was lively but not noisy. Good food, good ambiance and fairly priced.

Good clean place! Great place to go drinking if that's the only thing on your agenda…read more Service is quick, options are stout; no frills and a juke box. They also allow you to bring food in but don't have any to offer. Wish they did cause they'd probably dominate that street for a good place to hang out. Not much to choose from right on that block so they have that on lock down. Went here after a failed dinner across the street and was promptly given a cold beer within 5 minutes of sitting down. Epic. Ended up back here after a quick visit at the Renshaw to end the night cause it had more room, cleaner and newer. Dig this place.

Trivia on Thursdays at 7 & 8 pm is so fun!! All done on your phone. They don't serve food so we got…read morecarry out from noble village & ate it while we played. Super fun vibe & will definitely be back!