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| - Six of us came to this Vig's location for happy hour, and it turned out to be a decent lounge for group gatherings. The premise was aesthetically pleasing. From the inside out, the three dining areas started from the indoor bar, an enclosed dining space, and then the spacious outdoor patio. People can come for happy hour from 3-6pm, Monday through Friday. TVs were available by the bars, as well as lives music performances later in the evening. The loungy atmosphere was relaxing, casual, and fun.
The Guac & Chips ($5) came with a basket of warm chips that came with refills, fresh guacamole, and pico de gallo. The consistency of the guacamole was thick, creamy, with solid textures. It could use some chopped jalapeno, but otherwise it was a good value item.
The eight-piece Hot Wings ($6) were grilled to perfection, with a firm meaty bite and sweet BBQ flavors that soon kicked in. The blue cheese dip was unnecessary, especially when the wings were not spicy at all. It was another good item to share.
The Fish Tacos ($6.5) came with double deck tortillas that were layered with blacken white fish, spicy slaw, pico de gallo, and tomatillo-avocado salsa. The fish was meaty, blackened with good flavor, but the spicy elements were again missing. The tomatillo-avocado salsa was a good addition, but the flavors could use a lift with a spicy citrus kick. Again, like other dishes, the food was good to share, but the flavors were kept too safe without any sort of risk-taking.
The Hummus ($8) turned out to be the most disappointing dish on the evening. It came with roasted garlic and siracha hummus that failed to distinguish from one to the other. The small, triangular pitas were served warm, but they were also stiff to the point it was crunchy. Epic fail, this was not a dish I would get again.
Overall, like many lounges, food was second nature when you have a wide array of drinks and great company. Service unfortunately was a hit or miss. However, the low-risk prices, along with the décor and ambiance culminated an enjoyable evening. Based on other reviews, I suggest for people to grab dinner elsewhere before coming here for a nightcap. Great for groups, I would return when I have out of town guests or special gatherings.
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