Vin du Lac Winery & Bistro

Vin du Lac Winery & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. AF

   AFB84

   Seattle2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on July 7, 2019

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Made reservations here a month in advance for my husband's birthday. Had hoped that by making reservations we would have a table with a nice lake view to celebrate. When we arrived I told the lady that I had made reservations for my husband's birthday. She responds "Oh we don't do reservations". I showed her my text message from the day before confirming the reservation. She responds, "Yeah we don't do that anymore but I can still fit you in so it's no big deal". She proceeded to sit us at a very large table for 6 (it was just 2 of us) at the very back of the restaurant. No view, no apology, no recognition that we were there to celebrate an event. Service was fine. Food was very mediocre, especially considering the expense. $30 for a pasta dish is higher than high-end Seattle prices and the pasta was completely overcooked and the shrimp had no flavor. I have not had this poor of an experience at a restaurant in a long time and it's such a bummer that it had to occur on my husband's birthday at a place he picked for in advance to celebrate at.
   

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   DanC

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We'll be back! Friendly people and great food and wine.
   

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3. SV

   SaraV VIP

   Seattle3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 22, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Our first visit. Food, wine red blend and service was fabulous. Looking forward to summer patio dining.
   

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4. A

   Aardvark VIP

   Seattle11 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on December 22, 2018

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I don't mind funky, but when you put a too high price tag on the food served in that environment, then I cringe. Even at that, the food quality was so-so, with the steak on the tough side, and the noodles/sauce didn't match the prawns. However, there was a nice quantity and the prawns were very tasty. The wines were of 85-89 point quality, and the $15 wine flight seemed steep when a tasting, that probably would have applied to purchase, would have been the better way to go. I don't know the history of the building, but it really needs to be reworked to be a workable tasting room that can do double duty as an eating area. I'm probably willing to come back in the summer and do a full tasting when I can sit outside and enjoy the warmth and the view.
   

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5. GG

   GinaG

   Seattle1 review

   1.0

   Dined on October 7, 2018

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Very poor service when we arrived. We were offered outdoor seating (in October) because a large group had rented the indoor restaurant. We had to help the staff set up the heater and were left with no place setting, no water and no menu. We then were left alone for quite some time before we decided to give up and leave.
   

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6. JJ

   JJWith

   Seattle20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 2, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a nice evening! The venue is outdoors with an amazing lake view. They had live music. Guests at the restaurant included couples and families. We really appreciated being remembered from past visits. It was even remembered that I am a vegetarian and a suggestion made for my dinner that was not on the menu and was delicious.
   

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7. NJ

   NathanJ

   Seattle1 review

   4.0

   Dined on September 1, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The shrimp entreewas excellent, but 30 dollars seems a little steep. Oh well, on vacation so wasn’t a concern!
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 26, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the outdoor seating available here. Such a perfect setting overlooking the lake! There was live music the night we were there so we opted to sit away from the musicians as they were a little bit too loud for us. It actually started to rain that night and turned a little bit chilly so the staff brought us all the most wonderful blankets! It was really a fun evening with great food and greatest service!
   

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   Richard

   Seattle2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 12, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   We had to dine inside because of the smoke with the area fires. It was not the same as outside with the lake and surroundings. An issue with the meal was the price of the pasta with shrimp was excessive. The size was medium on the portion and the price at $30 excessive. I felt as did my wife the entrée should not have cost more than $18. We enjoy the food, the outside location and service however the price verses value is not there.. Hope this will be of value to your business as we like most of the factors offered.
   

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    terryf

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 11, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    A LITTLE SMOKY DUE TO THE FOREST FIRES. THE VIEW OVERLOOKING THE LAKE!!! NICE STAFF AND THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!
    

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