Vinnie's Steak House & Tavern

One of our favorite steak houses in Raleigh area. Food is excellent, service tops. Tuesday and Thursday 1/2 bottle wine. Best wedge salad. You can share since their servings are large. I had Ahi tuna. It was great!

25 years ago during SummerSlam, Jim Ross did a plug for this restaurant. I’ve always wanted to stop and eat here. I finally got to do it. My New York Strip steak was cooked perfectly. The desserts were awesome. I was not disappointed by this place. The staff was friendly, the drinks were good, and I loved all the atmosphere of this place. When I’m in Raleigh I for sure will come back.

My husband and I had a date night to celebrate my husband's birthday. We had a lovely time. I highly recommend the crab dip and the duck fat mushrooms! And the limoncello cheesecake is to fantastic.

The calamari was perfectly cooked, crispy, and flavorful. The steak was incredibly tender and buttery, cooked just right. The atmosphere was ideal for a company meeting: upscale yet comfortable, with attentive service that didn’t interrupt the flow of conversation. Highly recommend for both business and pleasure.

4 stars for a great value. Steak was good not great but for the price it can't be beat. 40ish for a glass of wine, salad, baked potato and a steak. Nice ambiance as well.

Very disappointing meal. The decor at Vinnies has been outdated for a long time, but the quality of food always made up for the lack of updates. This past visit was a disappointment.

The hostess was dressed in a t-shirt with with some type of slogan on it. She was also very unfriendly.

The prime rib had no seasoning and had a piece of gristle running through it that was so tough you couldn’t even cut it with a knife. The pasta dish was ok on flavor but was served lukewarm.

Dessert was described as warm pecan pie with homemade ice cream. The pie was cold and the crust was so hard I couldn’t cut it with my knife.

Amazing food! A la carte/ family style with everything but entrees. Beautiful decor and knowledgeable staff

Excellent in every way!!!

Best seared scallops I've ever had! Hank is a friendly and knowledgeable waiter. 10/10 recommend

We have dined at Vinnie's many times over several years. The service is always excellent...attentive without being intrusive. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and chose steaks which were cooked to perfection and delicious. We will continue to patronize Vinnie's in the future as one our "go to' choices for special occasions.

Truly a wonderful dining experience! We brought dear friends to the restaurant to celebrate the new year and enjoy each other's company. Our server Jules, made us feel wonderful with her courteous demeanor and competent service. From the delicious oysters, the succulent Ahi Tuna, the well prepared steaks, and the amazing potato Gouda side, the meal was spectacular. We are looking forward to returning.

The food was decent, but it certainly wasn't worth the exorbitant price we paid. A run-of-the-mill ribeye at $90 per pound is simply ridiculous, regardless of the location. The sides were just average, offering nothing extraordinary. The service was excruciatingly slow, especially considering it was a Tuesday evening. I can only imagine how dreadful it would be on a Saturday night. On a positive note, the ambiance was impeccable, just like a high-end steakhouse should be. However, be prepared to be appalled by the state of the men's restroom. My wife mentioned that the ladies' room was at least somewhat clean.

This was our first time and we were very excited based on the reviews. We eat out a lot in Raleigh, so we know the food scene very well. The food was fantastic but we didn't get to try everything we ordered because they forgot it. The service was majorly lacking. We got seated right around 7:35, ordered around 7:45, and didn't get our meals until after 8:45. So over an hour for food to come. In this time, the server forgot to bring us bread until nearly 8:30 so we sat at the table with no food for nearly an hour. On top of that, they totally forgot to bring us the French onion soup we ordered, which was supposed to come out prior to the meal. On top of that, not that it was required, but no discount or comp for the poor service (speed) or totally forgetting the single appetizer we ordered (soup) when the kitchen was running over an hour behind. I didn't mention it or ask for one, but as someone who eats out often, most of the other high end restaurants would've made up for the poor service (discount, free desert, etc).

We had a great meal at a high top in the bar with Jules. The food was fantastic and the service was great.

Every single time I've been, and I've been going to Vinnie's for many years now, Vinnie's proves over and over that they are the best restaurant in the triangle. The food is immaculate at reasonable prices, but what really stands out is the service. They treat you like literal family. Once you've been there once or twice, they know you by name, they'll know who your favorite server is, your preferred area of the restaurant to be seated in, etc. The managers, owners, and head chef will all come to check on you and make friendly conversation. This restaurant simply can't be beat, for just a random night out or a fancy special occasion dinner. 10/10 stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oysters Rockefeller, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Ice Cream, Deviled Eggs, Petite Filet, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Delmonico Ribeye