Village Vintner Winery & Brewery

Laura “QuebbieBird”

Wine and food were good but we were continually rushed due to kitchen closing. Before we arrived we knew the kitchen closed at 8:30 but the winery itself closed at 9:30. We arrived at 6:30 and proceeded to the tasting room. We ordered an appetizer there and said we might have dinner after the tasting. At 7:30 we were told we better wrap it up if we wanted to order food. We then proceeded to the hostess who reminded us the kitchen closed in an hour and we needed to hurry up with our order. We sat down and within 30 seconds the server again said kitchen is closing so hurry with our selections. We ordered one sandwich to split. My friends plate was taken away before she even finished her food. The check was dropped off and a minute later the server said we had to hurry as the kitchen was closing. I am not sure how the payment process has anything to do with the kitchen closing. It’s really too bad we had this experience because we felt the wine and food were good. With surviving the pandemic you would think this establishment would of welcomed guests and appreciated the patronage. We will not be back nor will we recommend.

Eric Salinas

Very friendly service and great food! Had the Jambalaya Risotto and the Vintner Burger

Douglas Blake (Doug)

$$ This is the local winery/brewery you want to go to. It's been in Algonquin for a number of years and is one of the best places to drink and eat that won't break the bank. Rumor has it that some "chain" brewery is also moving into Algonquin. Given the choice, I'm sticking with Village Vintner. Not only does the Vintner have well prepared food, it has a nice atmosphere and weather permitting, nice outdoor seating. In addition, several years ago, we signed up for their monthly reward program, and although there's a nominal monthly fee, it is well worth it. We have the beer and wine option that includes a free tasting once a month plus a free growler refill and free bottle of wine each month as well. The beauty part of it is you can take the refill or bottle home or you can opt to have it as part of your dine in meal! And if you don't have time to collect your beer/wine in a month, no worries, you don't lose it, and you can get the ones you missed in subsequent months! Best deal to enjoy a couple of date nights a month! And for parents, children are welcome as well.

Garry Kowalewski

It was really good, I had the swordfish special, it was grilled nicely, had nice caper lemon sauce and came with some lightly sautéed kale, which I'm not fond of but it was ok, they even let me get mashed potatoes instead of the polenta that usually comes with it, those were delicious. The service was very good, friendly and attentive. Also had a glass if the cocoa stout which was a little different but good.