Vinings Inn

The Attic Bar is the place to be when Jeff Hix is playing. The band is the perfect backdrop to a great time. The atmosphere is relaxed, the people are nice, and I have always loved going there.

A fading icon in the Vining's community has reemerged brighter than ever. Over the past few years we have tried to dine here but were constantly dissapointed. The "Fish House" menu that was always over sauced did not fit the charm of this quaint building. The dining service was good but the bar staff was beyond unpleasant and frankly inappropriate. We had written off the restaurant until we heard that it had changed ownership. We gave it another chance and it is now our "Go to place". The entire staff has a cordial southern charm that was lacking before. Our recommendations from the new menu are the Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Encrusted Fried Green Tomatoes, the Roasted Beet Salad & the Horseradish Encrusted Salmon. They also have a great bar menu and the live music is fantastic. The Vining's Inn is BACK!!!

Pros: Fantastic Southern Eclectic Menu, Service, Live Music
Cons: The new management seems to be repairing any of our cons.

What an amazing and fantastic expirience I had last night! I have been going to The Vining's Inn off and on now for years and let me tell you that what is going on there now is nothing short of fantastic! The new menu there is exactly what I feel exemplifies that building, traditional Southern Cuisine and some Low Country influences. In the past I have had average food but now I am blown away by the enthusiasm of the new chef and the fervor of the staff. The Carmelized Onion and Goat Cheese Encrusted Fried Green Tomatoes were to die for! The Oyster Vic-a-feller's were beautiful and delicios. I wanted to look at them AND eat them. Bravo to what is taking place at this wonderful location. I will be there often to try each and everything on that menu.

Pros: Food, Service, Ambience, Valet
Cons: A little dark inside

It has been more than 1 year since I have been to the Vinings Inn. Last time was in Spring 2006. My wife and I then had a bad time and experience that we decided not to go back. This week we were driving in Vinings and we were encouraged by the lively activity there that we decided to try it. We had a great dinner. The menu was recently changed to a southern upscale cuisine. The sea bass was to die for. The staff was very cordial and helpful. One great observation my wife made was how clean the place have become. We heard music and signing coming from the upstairs bar. We decided to check it out. Little did we know that we stayed until after 1 am and we had the time of our life. This jewel in Vinings seems to be coming back strong and great. I usually don't make recommendations but honestly, you must try it.

Pros: Great and preserved atmosphere commensurate with a historic building from the 1800s.
Cons: They could use better lighting. The manager told us that they are in the process of doing some renovation.

This used to be the place to go any day of the week, now I wouldn't go once a year! I stopped by last week and found out the place had been sold and they had fired the entire bar staff! That was their first mistake as the old bartenders and cocktail waitresses were super friendly and made you feel like you were in your own living room hanging out with friends! I decided to give it a try any way and boy am I sorry I wasted my time. I had to send my martini back as it was awful and the unfriendliness of the staff was just ridiculous. The few people I knew there were all standing around trying to see if anyone knew where the old staff went. We won't be coming back here and I'd advise anyone to go somewhere else!

Pros: bar menu is ok
Cons: unfriendly bar staff with poor attitudes