My husband and I took his parents on a week-long tour of Alberta and finished up the trip in Drumheller. We weren't looking for anything in particular for dinner that night, but when we rounded the corner and saw the sign for Vintage's, we decided to check it out. As it transpired, it was Wednesday wing night (12 wings for $5), and there were beer bucket and frozen drink specials. We ordered a ton of wings (okay, just seventy-two wings) and two salads, and there was so much food that my FIL hardly seemed upset after it was clear the friendly server had forgotten to place the order for his egg burger. In all honesty, given the amount of food we'd ordered, it probably didn't seem fathomable that anyone in our party could take on an entire burger and fries plate on top of all the glorious wings.
The place was much busier (and larger) than the exterior suggested (I think nearly everyone in Drumheller over the age of 18 was there that night) but our server didn't seem frazzled and was extremely capable despite the burger mishap.
I had the Greek salad, which was so delicious (and so laden with feta) that I was able to completely forego the salad dressing (which I did try, and was tasty). I actually had to remove some of the feta layer, something I never thought I'd have to do for a salad. The wings were fantastic (a must for any establishment boasting a wing night), and came in an incredible number of flavours. Of note: our server claimed the hot flavour was ridiculously hot, but my husband and I agreed it would take a lot more heat to best our tongues and make us throw in the towel. If you want something that'll make you sweat, I suggest going for a more intense flavour. We ordered other flavours, too, but I was pleased with my hot wings and didn't try the others.
We probably won't take the 'rents back, but we'll be stopping by again when we go camping in the Badlands later this summer. read more