I'm here for Epic training so have had the opportunity to try a number of restaurants in the Madison West area. I would return to the Vintage and would recommend to others. Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and patrons. I was solo, so sat at the bar and ended up with great company and conversation with my neighbor. As far as the food: I had the mushroom swiss burger...lots of strong ingredients which could have easily gone wrong but it was delicious! Despite the potential for these strong ingredients (mushroom pate, balsamic reduction, red wine something) to overpower, everything was in just the right proportion to complement but not overwhelm. I also liked that the burger was not HUGE...so many places think bigger is better, but the size was perfect. I still could only eat 3/4 of it. Tater tots as a side were delicious. Crispy and perfectly cooked.
I had a Belgian beer (not on the menu) and the basic lager. I'm not a beer aficionado but both were tasty. I was glad to have the option of lighter beers as so many breweries and brew pubs only feature heavily hopped or malty beers which are not palatable to me.
Overall, great job, Vintage! There are lots of restaurant choices in Madison, and you guys have got it right!