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| - Food: 4/5
Service: 3.5/5
Ambiance: 3.5/5
Overall experience: 3.5/5
(1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic)
I rarely pay more than 30 dollars for a steak, but it was my lucky day and I was treated to a business dinner. We went on a Tuesday and it was packed! Then again it was during Stampede week. Nonetheless, Vintage is large with seating in the dining area or lounge. There was nothing notable or unique about the decor - very contemporary with large cushy seats and dim lighting to "set the mood".
Our waiter was friendly and cheerful, made a few jokes here and there, yet was direct. Although Vintage serves a fair amount of seafood, they are well known for their steaks (someone mentioned they only buy the top 1% of AAA Alberta beef). Prior to ordering, each table gets a quick rundown of the different types of steaks the restaurant serves - C.A.B. Tenderloin, Canada prime NY strip, C.A.B prime rib, prime rib eye, or prime rib chop.
Our waiter brought out a wooden board filled with raw cuts of meat, and went through what each one was, where it was located in a cow, the taste, and how it should be prepared. This was also his time to present us with their special cut of the day. A very unique touch to the dining experience and helps steak newbies decide what to order.
Their menu consists of chilled seafood appetizers (~$15-$20): oysters, shrimp and lobster cocktail, and tuna tartar; Regular appetizers ($11-$20): onion soup, escargot, crab cakes, scallops, and beef tartar; salads; seafood pastas; and Seafood mains like lobster, salmon/halibut steak and tuna (~$34).
Expect to spend at least $40 for a 10oz steak with prices increasing for 14oz, 16oz, and 18oz cuts. Each steak includes your choice of a classic side which are perfect for sharing with a group of people. I guarantee you will leave feeling full!
I ordered their beef tartar which I highly recommend for anyone who hasn't tried the dish before. There was about 2-3oz portion of fresh finely cut raw beef with truffle, onions, a beautiful egg yolk on top, and a small pile of mixed greens on the side. You can eat it straight up or spread over the pieces of baguette they provide. It was divine... the flavours were well balanced, not overpowering, and you get a hint of beefy taste. Perfect for sharing too!
For the main I got a 8oz C.A.B Tenderloin ($37) medium rare. It was cooked perfectly with a beautiful smokey crust (not burnt) and the meat was velvety, melt in your mouth goooooood! The only negative is that they didn't let my meat rest long enough so there was a streak of blood on the plate and more juices came out when i cut in. It was still good nonetheless. Our table shared the following sides:
- onion rings: they were gi-normous! Salty and a little soggy.
- bacon scalloped potatoes: perfect side to go with steak!
- sauteed asparagus: perfectly tender and drenched in butter.
- wild mushrooms: they were only okay...nothing special other than sauteed in butter.
- creamed spinach gratin: I was confused with the gratin part but it was essentially creamed spinach which reminded me of baby food
Overall, the sides were a bit disappointing since the seasoning was a little off or they just drenched everything in butter and grease which was a little off putting.
I can't say much about the rest of their menu, but I certainly had an excellent time and the steak was delicious! I enjoyed the 'atmosphere' and it is definitely a nice place to take a group of friends to.
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