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| - Summary: a good wine list, some tasty food, but the atmosphere feels a bit forced sometimes (& only a small part is actually accessible for wheelchairs)
The first time we visited the Vin Room, we had a gift certificate from my SIL, & were not sure what to expect. We were a bit disappointed. Although we had reservations, the table was not available when we arrived, & they expected us to stand 10 minutes while waiting. Only after my partner pointed out my cane did they offer us bar stools in the front window. That should have been automatic when you see a cane
If I were rating the Vin Room on that visit alone, it would only be a 3, given that we never felt comfortable during the entire evening. Fortunately subsequent visits have been better, although not spectacular.
The menu varies, including daily appetizer specials. On the last visit I found it hard to make a decent vegetarian meal from the tapa style dishes, since I had tried most of the things I could eat on my previous outing. I usually end up with a lot of cheese, & while it is of excellent quality, you can't eat like that all of the time.
The wine menu is extensive, with 2 oz tastes available as well as larger servings. They will help you out putting together a tasting flight if you wish, but they don't offer preset ones, & you could easily spend a few hours there without knowing about the flight option
The last server we had was great; we didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable, & his suggestions were useful & not intrusive. We didn't feel like we shouldn't be there, which, honestly, we should never feel if we are spending $150 and we aren't rowdy or rude.
It is listed as an accessible restaurant, but that only covers 4 tables at the front, plus a washroom off the bar. The overwhelming majority of seating is not accessible due to stairs, plus most of the front space is actually bar height, leaving you far below your dining companions if you are in a wheelchair. If making reservations, specify you have a wheelchair in the group, or suitable tables might not be available
One piece of advice to the management - if you are going to do staff pep talks about how to maximize sales, which end with "let's go sell some wine!", try keeping that behind closed doors, ok? It's extremely tacky to do that at the bar directly in front of customers.
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