Vintage House Restaurant at Messina Hof

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   MarcoL

   Houston

   19 reviews

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   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   It was great and the ambiance was fabulous.

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   TommyB

   Houston

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food, affordable wine and great atmosphere!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   Location and ambiance were great. Our service was excellent, however the food details missed the mark! We had a table of 6 and all but one or two mentioned their dish could have been hotter temperature wise. I ordered the veal. The taste itself was great. But the breading on the veal was somewhat soggy and definitely not crunchy as one would expect in a breaded veal cutlet. The sauce was flavorful but components of the sauce (warm at best) were cold. The mushrooms and artichokes were room temperature at best. One mushroom slice was distinctly cold as though it were precooked and stored in the refrigerator then added to the sauce and the entire sauce reheated but definitely not hot! The risotto the veal and sauce was served on was mushy and flavorless. I’ve had better in a package from the grocers. My wife also had temperature issues with her Chicken Parm. The chicken cutlet was a good temperature and the breading was crunchy but the sauce and noodles it was served on were just warmed. I’m not sure if the number of guests had any bearing on the temperature of the dish, however, this was a 4:30 pm seating and there were no other diners in the place when we arrived and only two other couples arrived maybe 15 minutes after we arrived so the kitchen was certainly not slammed with orders. Yes….we should have return our food for a good warming but the table had been served so we just carried on. The chef/expediter really needs to pay closet attention to the details….and temperature is one of them! Mine was the last dish served (I waited 5 minutes longer than the rest of the table) so I opted not to send the dish back. My wife had a similar issue with her meal

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   BillyGGruff

   Houston

   34 reviews

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   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food3service4ambience4

   Messina Hoff is first & foremost a winery. That they have a space to serve food is ancillary, & really is more of a place to store wine & demonstrate how well the wine pairs with food. The regional American menu is quite good, with options ranging from the very familiar (e.g. beef tenderloin steak, salad with dried cranberries) to the somewhat familiar (e.g. roasted duck breast, risotto with mushrooms). You are unlikely to find anything that could be considered adventurous. While the execution of the menu items can be haphazard (my dish was overcooked to the point of nearly being ruined, but everyone else’s food came out satisfactorily), everything we had was - admittedly - tasty, & the portions are gernerous. The day we were there, the restaurant appeared to be breaking in a new staff. Taking this in stride, we simply enjoyed the atmosphere along with a bit more wine. We had a wonderful time. We plan on returning, as we’re eager to experience Vintage House when it’s being operated at peak performance.

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5. DL

   DebbieL

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 17, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Food was great, I always enjoy our brunch on Sundays. The only thing I would recommend in the future would be that the correct credit card be charged for the meal. I made the reservation but Mike Harrod joined me for brunch and he gave his discover card to pay for the meal and my account on file was charged instead. I don't want a refund, as it doesn't matter to me who pays for the meal we come often. But for the future please pay closer attention to this detail. Thank you for allowing me to provide feedback.

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6. OT

   OtisT

   Dallas

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 16, 2022

   overall2food1service1ambience4

   Celebrated a special occasion with five loved ones. Nice place, but very disappointed with both service and food. It took a very long time for the meals to arrive after ordering. The server did apologize several times for the long delay, though. As for the food, the Veal Zitrone was less than mediocre. The chicken breast in the Chicken Parmigiana was extremely tough, dry, and hard to cut. The Shrimp Scampi was bland. And, the Bone In Ribeye was flavorless and stringy. All members of the party agreed that they will not return to this establishment.

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   Lili

   Houston

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on July 10, 2022

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   We had a fantastic experience at Vintage House. Our food was fantastic!! My husband had the lamb chops that were cooked to perfection and I had the maple glazed duck, that was exquisite! We shared one of their incredible red wines. Our server was very helpful and his suggestions were in point! We are definitely going to go back soon!

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8. SL

   2dinersSL

   Houston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 9, 2022

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   The food is prepared impeccably... not over or under cooked, tasteful, and filling. The menu provides helpful wine paring suggestions. We love their wines! We don't get to dine here often but never disappointed.

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   joeB

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 9, 2022

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   Wenr here for our 41st anniversary, we have dined here on several occasions before. I must say we were disappointed this time due to several factors, 1st the entire nenu was not available to us because of staffing. Secondly our waiter while nice didn't seem to up to the task of reading the customer in regards to timing of the dining experience. 3rd , we thought the rear dining room could use a good cleaning and lastly it was very warm in the room to the point where we broke a sweat. What we did order was well prepared although skimpy on portions. Hopefully they can get back to its prior level of service and preparation.

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10. CM

    CathyeM

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

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    Lovely grounds, well informed hostess at dining room and wine tasting.

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    LarryE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

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    Although our appointment time somehow got incorrectly entered, we were seated and served promptly upon our arrival. Service and food were excellent. We were very pleased. We intend to return in the future.

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    Travelaholic

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful dinner celebrating my 75th birthday. Larkin, our server, was perfection. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, the Winery, and our wine selection. We assumed she was a server there for a long time, only to find out she has been working there for several months. She truly made our evening special!!!

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13. GL

    GlennL

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Yes. Very nice staff. Great selection of entrees. Wines are not your standard fare with unusual tastes. Stayed overnight in the Napoleon room with a jazuzzi...oolala.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food is amazing and staff is super!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

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    Madelyn was amazing! Sweet knowledge

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    KINGOAKSQUEEN

    Houston

    107 reviews

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    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great meal with wine. Dylan was a great waiter and made us cherries jubilee at the end. He was awesome!

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    ChrisM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dining experience was wonderful. Nice, quiet atmosphere. Food was excellent!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a reservation for nine people. The service was impeccable. We were served in a timely manner with a very knowledgeable and courteous white staff. I had all three of the specials for tonight which were a shrimp gazpacho soup, grilled Baramundi with a lemon butter sauce and a port fudge Pound cake. Everything was delicious. The lemon butter sauce for the fish was everything! I highly recommend the Vintage House.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

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    Staff is great and work together to make sure you have a great experience. Our meal was delicious! Wine was perfect and the scenery was beautiful!

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    Edith

    Houston

    195 reviews

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    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

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    Our server Garrett was excellent, food and service always great

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    LynnH

    Central Texas

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food and service was excellent. Only issue was that there was a very large group that was very loud. Not restaurant's fault, but it was loud.

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    JenniferC

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

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    Beautiful restaurant in a lovely casual elegant setting. The food was superb! The waitstaff attentive and friendly. You could carry on a conversation easily with your table mates while watching the sunset over the vineyard. We will be back!

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    NanetteZ

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect place to celebrate our 51 years of marriage!

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    MarcusT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was an overall very nice experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Good food. Great service.

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    JanetV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    We loved the beautiful furniture, and all the stained glass. The chairs are so luxurious. 5 stars for the chairs alone lol Great service and friendly staff. Food was wonderful. Would like more food options. Overall perfect place for a quiet lunch.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing atmosphere, service, food and of course the wine. Highly recommend for any occasion.

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    Becky

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

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    Service was impeccable and the food outstanding! The ambiance amazing and the restaurant gorgeous. Perfect place for a family celebration or intimate date.

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28. GR

    GunnersRule

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice place, beautiful winery outside. Good place to be with amongst friends, family and even dates

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    DavidC

    Tulsa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Everything consumed (food & drink) was amazing, Evan as our server was fantastic and attentive. The property itself is what could use some love. The building, the restrooms, the grounds - all of it should be improved. Seems to be a severe disconnect between the quality of food/beverage service and the property.

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    CarolineD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Our meals were perfectly prepared and the evening was lovely.

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    MicheleT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    Everything was great, waitress was slow bringing requests to table such as sugar, etc. They weren't very busy so not sure what the hold up was. 🤷‍♀️

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    The staff was super nice, wine was very tasty, and food was divine!!! 100% going back!!

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    RosemarieC

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall it was such a great experience! We went well before our reservation and had the wine tasting first. We ordered the cheese & crackers tray. Then we went to the Vintage for lunch and the meals were delicious! After lunch we took a short stroll around the small pond and took photos at the gazebo. I highly recommend visiting the Messina Hof in Bryan, TX!!!

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34. SQ

    SuziQ

    East Texas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    The shrimp was terrible. Very tough with no flavor. The calamari just was not good at all. Not worth the money. Wine was okay but nothing special. Cherries jubilee was good.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Easter Sunday

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food in a nice environment. The people at Vintage House are excellent to work with and provide great service. Will go there again.

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37. RB

    RonaldB

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Exceeded expectations, salad and main course was outstanding. Jordan and Ethan provided a fabulous ending with the speciality desserts and service.

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    SusanW

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    The Vintage House restaurant was the perfect location for our small group to have a nice quiet dinner together.

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    katym

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Food was fantastic! Service was wonderful. We will definitely be back

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    PamelaE

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed the chateaubriand for 2 seated in the best table in the house. Server was very attentive and recommended us 2 wines to try before we purchased the bottle. Will definitely be back but not have the cheese tray at the Tasting House before such a rich and filling meal. We had to take dessert to go because we were way to full. Would recommend anyone who enjoys a quiet adult dinner.

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