Vinland Reserve Winery Reviews Summary

Wine Selection

Pros:

• "The wine was outstanding with many choices including a fun slushie flight!"
• "We enjoyed a nice selection of wines that were very tasty."
• "Everything was paired perfectly with a glass of sweet wine."
• "Some of the best wine I've ever tasted."
• "Their Sauvignon blanc was delicious!"
• "The house red was nice and dry, the food was pretty good."
• "Best winery in Fort Wayne! The selection of dry to sweet wines are great."

Cons:

• "The beer list and cocktail menu is super weak and was clearly an afterthought."
• "The $18 hamburger was very greasy with no flavor at all."
• "The bad….the dry red wine was truly some of the worst wines we have ever had."
• "The wine was mediocre at best."
• "The dry whites taste the best comparatively but still weren’t great."
• "For 12$ I'd expect to be more impressed."
• "The food was not very good, some of it was very bland."

Service

Pros:

• "Our server was was Tyson...he was awesome..had a great personality and was able to make recommendations based on preferences."
• "Good service right at your table."
• "The staff were attentive and did an excellent job serving our group."
• "The service was friendly and timely."
• "Our server Tysan was awesome!!"
• "Our waitress Soleil was EXCELLENT- very knowledgeable about the wines."
• "The staff was also kind and helpful."

Cons:

• "Waited awhile to get our order taken and to check back."
• "Party of 6 and meals came out at various times."
• "Service: decent. Kinda slow."
• "Service was extremely slow. In 1 hour and 40 minutes we were only able to get two drinks."
• "Service was horrible when they were only at about 30% capacity?"
• "Our server kept complaining that she was there 2 hours past her shift."
• "We waited another 10 minutes and nothing! No food, No wine, No nothing."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The venue is incredible! Great space + great views!"
• "The location is perfect, yet you wouldn't know you are in town sitting on the rear covered patio overlooking the pond."
• "The views from any seat are gorgeous."
• "Beautiful scenery no matter indoors or outside!"
• "Outdoor patio and seating around pond is awesome."
• "Love the vibe and the beautiful setting."
• "The outdoor seating is absolutely gorgeous and the grounds are beautiful."

Cons:

• "There isn’t any shaded outdoor seating unless you’re having lunch or dinner— shade is reserved for tables with a server."
• "It was very loud... There were 2 particularly loud tables."
• "Very confusing on what to do when you get here..which way to go..tasting room is not open till 4."
• "The inside can get a bit loud when it’s busy."
• "Atmosphere: 2 stars…not a good date night spot if you’re inside. Bright lights, close tables. Cafeteria style."
• "Indoors is extremely loud when busy."
• "However the small area meant for walk ins has no access for anyone who is disabled."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was delicious, and our service was excellent!"
• "Food was delicious and reasonably priced."
• "The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the Thor’s Slammer burger."
• "The miso deviled eggs were by far delicious."
• "The chicken and waffles were good."
• "The food is artful and flavorful, the wine is great."
• "When the food came out it looked amazing. It tasted as good as it looked."

Cons:

• "Lobster roll was very over seasoned."
• "Ordered cheese tray and it had COLBY JACK SQUARES AND GROCERY GRAPES."
• "I did try the lobster roll, which was unfortunately too salty."
• "The $18 hamburger was very greasy with no flavor at all."
• "The pretzel bun was so hard the serrated knife would not cut it."
• "The chicken sandwich wasn’t great it was dark meat and most the bite was the thick bread and the breading from the chicken so there wasn’t really a lot of meat."
• "The breakfast platter needs either more quantity or higher quality ingredients."

Management and Staff

Pros:

• "David, the General Manager, was also super helpful."
• "David the manager is very receptive to feedback, and had answers for all our questions, great communication and follow up."
• "They went above and beyond to make our guests feel welcome."
• "The staff and owners are incredible, and truly care about creating a welcoming space with a positive atmosphere to spend time with friends & family."
• "Our waitress was kind and attentive to our large party with many little ones and made sure they were taken care of promptly!"
• "All the staff were super friendly and courteous."
• "The staff was attentive and the manager, David, came up multiple times to check on us as well."

Cons:

• "The entire staff was rude and hateful."
• "The tasting room was not overly welcoming."
• "Service was horrible when they were only at about 30% capacity?"
• "Yelling 'You don't have a reservation. You need to go.' In a not so pleasant tone and with no discretion."
• "Also, there was a huge problem with bees outside."
• "However, complicated and confusing seating rules."
• "We were interrupted mid-conversation by a young woman who did not excuse herself."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Food was delicious and reasonably priced."
• "The food and beverages are excellent and reasonably priced."
• "The food and wine is very tasty and you get a lot for your money."
• "Not much more expensive than the food truck food you find at other wineries."

Cons:

• "Exorbitantly overpriced food for tiny portions of absolutely average quality."
• "The Hoosier was veryyyy underwhelming for the price."
• "I don’t remember seeing drink prices other than a note that there is an up charge for smoked. $24 for the Old Fashioned!!!"
• "For 12$ I'd expect to be more impressed."
• "You're getting casual lunch options for prices of a more upscale restaurant."
• "Prices aren't pretty either for what they are but feel free to experience them for your reference."
• "My only complaint would be that we were not told there was 25% gratuity already added so we ended up tipping 20% on top of the 25%."