The Vig is always good. Â I've been to this location, as well as the "Uptown" location on MULTIPLE occasions. Â I actually like Uptown a little better, but can't really pinpoint why. Â Maybe because it's close to my office for a convenient happy hour? Â Could be. Â Either way, can't go wrong here. Â This visit was a Sunday brunch after church. Â Had a Bloody Mary with a little too much horseradish, then switched to mimosas. Â Yum. Â Â Food was also very good. Â
Always love the Vig!
A great place and I almost didn't give it 5 stars because it has a bit of the sports bar atmosphere and the music was very loud. When it's too loud to speak at the same table without yelling, well then the whole room has to yell to be heard. They did turn it down on request and the whole room went down a notch or two.
The food, cocktails and service were top notch for a small place such as this. It's popular so try to get there before prime time. Valet parking takes care of that issue as the place fills up.
We shared the Mac and Cheese, plain, as an appetizer and it was truly tasty. They offer add-ins like broccoli and bacon if that's your thing.
I had the Carne Asada on a Potato Pancake ($15) and it was truthfully the most satisfying meal I have had in years. The beef was well seasoned, pink in the center and pre-sliced. Delicious. This was accompanied by a potato pancake covered with guacamole, sour cream, cotija cheese crumbles and a very well matched garlic tomato sauce. If you have one entree to introduce yourself to their menu, this is the one.
The manager stopped by to say Hi after the server shared my delight with this dish. She thanked us and explained that when the chef left for the other location, they insisted this dish stay here with the restaurant. And a good thing too.
Go here! Eat! Enjoy!
I would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. Â The vibe at this place is cool, it is hipster. Â We went on a Tuesdaay and it was packed. Â We sat at the bar and ordered the following:
Chicken wings in Thai chile sauce - fried then grilled - blue cheese was very good - overall delicious!
Rib basket with skinny french fries - excellent flavor and crispy flies
Banana nut bread pudding with carmel sauce and vanilla ice cream - OMG
Great bar food and the drinks were interesting as well.
Suit and Tie - Oatmeal stout beer/grey goose cherry vodka, soda water and something else. Â it was inventive and good. Â it wasn't too sweet
I had "the Loop" sauvignon blanc - actually the best SB I have ever had - very cirtrusy and cold.
Service was good, although not overly friendly.
Definitely worth going back to....
Finally checked this place out last night around 6. It was super busy and loud, but there were some tables open near the patio so we grabbed on there. Got an appetizer flatbrea- BBQ Chicken with jalepenos, cheddar cheese, red onions-- it was AMAZING. I even picked off some ingredients I don't like, but the taste was out of this world.
For dinner we both had 'The Hot Chick" chicken sandwich. It was absolutely amazing. It had this spicy avocado mayo, and the fries were outstanding.
Our server was this adorable girl who was super helpful, kept a good eye on our table and made sure we had everything we needed.
The only reason this is 4 not 5 stars is because I personally didn't like how loud it was. Once it cools down I will definitely be checkin out the patio.
I seated myself at 10pm Saturday and was served immediately. Â I asked about wines and she went away briefly and came back with a plastic menu then left. Â After waiting 5 minutes I realized I couldn't stay any longer unless I wanted my head to explode from the overbearing music. Â I am too old for a frat/sorority environment. Â It must be different other times from what I see in the reviews.
Review Source:The best part about the Vig is the patio. Â In nice weather, sitting outside with the lights, heaters as necessary and a fire-pit, makes for a great ambiance that can only be found so frequently in Phoenix.
They offer a nice wine menu and fresh cocktails, making the Vig a great spot for drinks only as well as a good dinner. Â Last time I was there I tried the Pad Thai, which was surprisingly good for not being an Asian restaurant. Â The french fries that came with my boyfriend's sliders were half regular, and half sweet potato, and they were amazing. Our table of 4 split two bottles of wine and the garlic edamame (yumm) appetizer and everybody was quite satisfied. Â
The atmosphere is very social, and someone from our party ran in to someone she knew and was able to catch up pretty easily. Service is good, with knowledgeable servers who are attentive enough to be helpful without overbearing.
One thing to note is that parking in their lot is usually mandatory valet, but if they're slow enough that's not always enforced. Â There's no great alternative for parking in the neighborhood, so I recommend factoring that cost in to your visit. Â
All in all, The Vig is fun for a night out or date night! It's definitely worth checking out.
I'm a big fan of this place! It's a great spot to just relax and enjoy. Their patio is awesome! I always get the "vings" when I go. I think they have the best wings around! they have a lot of great food for anyones likes.
They also have a good beer selection and a well balanced wine list. Â The service is relaxed yet on point. Thomas has been my server on multiple occasions, very nice guy and knows his stuff. I will be coming back again and again. Â Keep up the good work!! :)
SOLID! The food is amazing! I have tried the fish tacos, little burgers, and turkey sandwich. Everything is fresh and flavorful! I love the atmosphere and the decor. My father, who is 60 years old, heard about this place at work and so I took my parents here. They loved it!!! The trivia questions (on the table) were PERFECT dinner fun!
Review Source:I can only say that if I lived in the Arcadia area I would be here too much of the time and would have less money!  This is one of the best neighborhood bar/grill that I have  visited.  They have a great happy hour and on Sundays all bottles of wine are half off. Summertime music starts at 6pm on Sundays and the band is good.  Hubby and I sat at the bar, bartenders were nice and helpful..we had just come from lunch so wanted to check this place out since I had seen good reviews about it.  Food looked great, they had a nice wine selection.  I would love to come back for the food and see what everyone is raving about!
Review Source:Not a bad happy hour deal here! M-F 3-6 drink specials and food specials including $5 fish tacos that were deeeeelicious!! Specialty cocktails are $2 off so those will run you about $7 at HH. I tried the violet femme which came in a chilled martini glass! I have NEVER had a chilled martini glass before.
Our water glasses were filled repeatedly (yes!!) and we enjoyed the splendid AZ weather on their patio.
Of note: I'm anti-valet parking unless it's super far + wearing heels. Otherwise I prefer to park my own car and carry my own keys, thank you. However the lot is so small at the Vig it's mandatory parking for $3. What irks me even further is that the vallet was MIA so we parked the car ourselves, had to give him the keys and then pay him to bring us the car when we left even though it was about 20ft away. Minus one star for such ridiculousness.
happy hour! they have a pretty darn good one. 1/2 off happy hour prices on their specific menu...we opted for the fish tacos....4 small tacos with a side of a rather spicy hot and delicious guacamole style sauce. excellent!
i had 2 kiltlifters at 2 bucks off the standard menu. the wife and her friend had 2 premium cocktails for the same price. there are plenty of options for food and drink and their happy hour prices are top notch.
the place itself is very cool. we sat outside, and yes, it was a tad bit warm. it's all shaded and misted but it was still warm. no matter as the food and beverages cooled us down.
service was good. our water glasses stayed completely filled the entire time and our server was prompt and courteous, without being overbearing.
but valet...i swear, i could live my whole life and not ever use valet. i understand the concept when dealing with small parking lots where numerous people park and/or you can get ticketed for parking in another properties lot, but i hate it. especially mandatory valet. well, i guess it's not mandatory, but anyway....
i really enjoyed this place!
I came here Saturday evening with my husband for dinner. We were seated right away on the patio. First and foremost, we LOVED the patio space and the atmosphere. It was populated without feeling too crowded. Great mix of people, great space. It was somewhere I'd want to sit with friends for the evening and just throw back some beers.
We started with the flatbread of the day which was BBQ chicken. Delicious. I ordered the seasonal shrimp salad with prickly pear vinaigrette. My hubs got the turkey sandwich on a pretzel roll. The food was great. We were both pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. Yes it's a bar, so it's not the absolute best food I've ever put in my mouth. But it was damn good bar food and I would come back for the food and atmosphere in a heartbeat.
Also our server was nice and attentive and the prices were great. For an app, two entrees, and two beers each it was $60. That is dirt cheap for Chicago standards. If I lived in Phoenix, I would be a regular.
My parents came into town from San Francisco for Spring Training. Since it was their first time in AZ I thought I would show them around Phoenix area. We were looking for a good place to eat and found on my yelp app that The Vig had good reviews and it was fairly nearby to our current location. We went in on a Wednesday night, me, my boyfriend and parents, around 7pm. We were immediately greeted by the hostess, and she was friendly and we felt welcomed. We were seated at a booth.
Our server took forever to greet us and take our drink orders. We had never been there before so we felt like she wasn't trying to give us any suggestions or let us know what was good, or her favorite items. She never even told us her name. We had to learn her name by looking on the bill after we had left.
Food was good and pretty decent price. Service was awful! Our server's name was Rebecca. We will never go here again just because of the service. We did not feel welcomed at all, as if Rebecca was ignoring us, she was no where to be found when we needed drink refills, when I wanted to order a new drink, my dad needed water refill, which he never got. We felt as if Rebecca was too busy to check up on us, which she didn't until finally waiting forever for the bill. And once a credit card was placed in the book, she was so quick for us to pay. I felt so embarassed because I took my parents who were first time visiting from California, and I felt terrible that they had awful service by Rebecca at the Vig. My parents were pretty disappointed by the service. My mom was saying how, she didn't even not once check up on us, tell us her name, and nor did she even attempt to smile, as if Rebecca was very irritated by us and was just ignoring us the whole night because she did not want to serve us.
We ordered appetizers, artichoke dip and hot totties, which were really good. We ordered drinks, (but no offer for refills or another round), and 4 entrees. Our bill was over $80. Food was good, ambiance is nice and pretty chill place, but the service from our service was absolutely terrible! If it weren't for such bad service we would definitely go there again. Even the Valet guy was nice and friendly and welcoming there.
Good food, great prices, but ABSOLUTELY AWFUL WAITER SERVICE! Rebecca, you sucked! You probably should find a new job, I don't think waitressing is what you are good at. Have you ever heard of providing great guest service?
Oh Vig, you simply sucked!!!
Such a waste of time and money. The food and service here was awful, all except for the girl at the door the night we were there, which was on February 16th she was pretty nice. She was they only exception though, the guy at the bar was such a flirt, but in a very uncomfortable way. Then after waiting for our party at the bar we decided to move to a table and enjoy our drinks there. Then we come to realize that our server was a real stuck up and rude girl, that was nowhere to be found when needed and that took forever to come back to our table for assistance or further request! I don't think that's acceptable, we had to get other servers attention to get things for our table. Then after all that hassle, we stumble upon the nastiest nachos ever and okay drinks and wine, this was just plain awful and not worthy of your time nor mine!! Never again, never again!!!!!
Was referred to the Vig by the host at the Holiday Inn. Â Was obviously very skeptical. Â However, the atmosphere and the food at the Vig are awesome. Â Would definitely recommend to any of my fellow business travelers who refuse to eat at the airport hotel dining rooms for anything other than breakfast. Â
Excellent food, excellent atmosphere. Â Looking forward to checking out happy hour.
Came here the other day with a few friends for lunch. I have never been to this location before only the one on 16th street.
Same type of deal here. To park in their lot you must Valet. Which is free at lunch, but costs @ Dinner.
Any way 3 of us were lined up,they must of been a little over whelmed 11:30am. We had our cars parked and proceeded inside.
Nice restaurant, very cozy inside despite the Concrete walls. I see it as very 60's modern and I love it!. We were seated where inside meets outside, the patio is wonderful. It is my favorite part of the setting.
Food was very good,awesome actually. Â The entire party really enjoyed what they got. Our server was nice, but he was on a very slow mode. I know we waited over 30 min for our food to come out. There was 4 of us and it was lunch time. But, I really think they need more servers. Because, they really seemed over whelmed. Luckily we had a lot of time for a long leisurely lunch.
But, had we of been on a schedule it would not of been cool.
Bathrooms are clean ,nicely designed ,but very dark. Yes I looked good in the mirror, but reality was it was sunny outside, and I was not going to look so good out there!
Oh well! Heehee
I Â will diffidently come back. I like the atmosphere and the Food is good.
Though you spend a little more than you would may have planned because, then you have to tip the valet a few $$. So be prepared for that.
I was lucky I had some cash with me. More and more I never carry cash.
We came for dinner, first time visit. Â Small parking lot w/ mandatory valet parking at dinner time. Â Arrived just as Happy Hour was nearing the end, few empty tables. Â We were seated next an exit door to the patio where a cold blast of air hit us with every opening of the door. Â I had to keep my coat on throughout the meal. Â This table also had very poor lighting, so bad that I could not read my menu. Â Worse yet was the smoke. Â Yes, smoke smoke smoke in 2013. Â While the dining area is non-smoking, the patio is smoke-friendly. Â Several were seated on the patio in front of the fireplace and filling up the dining area with smoke. Â Another exit to the patio was actually a drape left open so there was no real separation between smoking and non-smoking. Â I felt like I was in a bar back in the old smoking days. Â Ugh!
Our food was very good. Â While I could not actually see what I was eating (refer to paragraph above), I enjoyed a chopped salad with some interesting veggies. Â Hamburger was also nicely done with a side of onion rings. Â Service was also very attentive and friendly. Â Other reviewers have mentioned the lovely patio. Â Shame that it's ruined by the smokers. Â This place has a nice look to it and has a lot going right but I vote with my feet for clean air. Â
Sorry Vig, you let me down and I won't be back.
We ate dinner here New Year's Eve with a small group and I was excited after hearing such good things. It was around 7pm but we didn't have to wait for a booth at all which made me happy! Our waitress came out and was a bit quiet and somber, maybe she wasn't happy about working that night I don't know. I liked the inside of the place, I'm not sure if they usually keep it that dark there or if it was just for the occasion, I didn't mind at all but I know some people like normal lighting at least to read their menu. They had a bunch of balloons hanging everywhere which I thought was cute.
We started with the chicken nacho appetizer to share and it wasn't my favorite. The chicken wasn't bite size, more like two inch shredded strips and some ends were very tough. The tortilla chips were super salty and thin so the ones under any toppings got soggy fast. The flavor of the whole thing was nice overall but needs some work in the details.
I ordered the turkey sandwich with sweet potato fries and I was just a tiny bit sad I couldn't get a side of the mac and cheese for an upcharge! My boyfriend got the carne asada dish that also sounded tasty.
Throughout the night we had maybe three or four men and women come to the table bringing food, drinks, refills, etc. Our actual waitress I think came three times total. I don't like this style of dining especially when the waiter or waitress doesn't even try to make an effort of being friendly or happy to serve you. Some of the gentleman bringing refills were smiling at us more than she was, and they weren't even getting tipped. This is where they lost a star from me.
But, it would have been 5 stars because the food was awesome. My sandwich was probably the best I've ever had. The pretzel roll was soft and slightly chewy, the cranberry chutney bursting with flavor, and the coleslaw was tangy and really brought the whole thing together. The turkey was good but hard to mess up as long as it's not taken out of a plastic grocery package. I don't remember what type of cheese was used but it was also great. I had to take half of it home and even cold the next day as leftovers it was still delicious.
The sweet potato fries were pretty good as well, hard to care about with such a great sandwich. I tried my boyfriend's carne asada dish and I liked it, there was too much tomato in my opinion and it gave it a steak and spaghetti type of flavor.
After dinner we ventured outside to take a peak at the patio. I loved everything about it, and the cat sleeping quietly on a couch cushion under the heat lamp even with all the party commotion going on was such a sweet sight. I would love to come back in the Spring maybe near sunset and have some cocktails outside.
The Vig has a big comfy patio with soft couches, long tables and the occasional cat napping (what?). They have  heaters and an outdoor fireplace so its great regardless of the weather and your body temperature. If you are more into watching NFL Sunday  and staying away from nature, the indoors is small but fully equipped with flat screens showing the major games and scores.
Although I only visited the Vig for brunch, I was pretty happy with their overall menu, food quality and service. The $5 Mimosa/Bloody Mary brunch special is pretty decent but some of their more signature, full-priced cocktails (like the van goh vodka with coffee and milk) definitely needs to kick it up a couple notches and stop skimping on the good ingredients (read:booze). At a table of 3, we ordered the hangover helper, shepherds pie and the tofu scramble- 3 very unique menu breakfast/brunch menu items that I was excited to try.
The tofu scramble (pictured) comes in a burrito but to be honest, the best way to eat it is sans tortilla bread and topped with 2 sunny-side up eggs. The mixture of grilled firm tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, chilies and assorted veggies is surprisingly spicy and full of flavor. However, since it doesn't come with any cheese or sauce, the yolk from the eggs on top boost up the dish by a factor of 10 and make it an amazing hearty (yet healthy) meal. Too bad the eggs don't come with the dish (gotta ask for it extra).
If the whole veggie/vegan/hippie roll ain't your thing, then the shepherds pie is probably the manliest breakfast you can get there. Giant piece of juicy steak and eggs sitting on a giant bed of potatoes, cheese, beans, corns and pretty much every ingredient in the kitchen. Its served on a giant skillet and will truly make you feel like a caveman eating for the next year. Props if you can finish eat, its a LOT of food. If that STILL seems too healthy for you, the hangover helper is another skillet drowning in baked tortilla, sauce and about 20lbs of melted cheese into one gooey dish. It tastes exactly like what you crave at 4am after doing too many jager-bombs in Old town. It comes with eggs, but instead it should comes with an additional 20lbs of hot sauce to accompany the cheese.
Everything else really doesn't matter- Â I mean, the service is decent, the crowd is good and the atmosphere is nice. I'd come back for the food in a heartbeat, maybe next time i'll snuggle up with the cat.
I've now eaten at The Vig twice - once for Sunday lunch, and most recently, for dinner during a weeknight. I thoroughly enjoyed both my meals.
The food is good and priced right, and the waitstaff is very friendly. While the place is definitely noisy at night, this didn't bother me. Perhaps this was because I was sipping The Vig's great Bloody Mary's throughout the meal, but I was fine with the noise.
I've not yet eaten out on the patio, but plan to do so. And I hear the place has a pet cat. Definitely want to return for the cat - and the sweet potato fries. :)
Food was ok, THE SERVICE and waiter were HORRIBLE. Â We waited over 20 mins for our drinks as he cleaned nearby tables that guests vacated (that was more important)
He showed his attitude and was rude. Â VIG doesn't care about their customers anymore as they are so busy. Â No one from management even walks the floor in the front of the house to asks guests about their experience. Â The VIG got too big too quick and forgot about good customer service. Â Get rid of the staff with attitude!!!
Wont even try the Vig uptown. Â Wont waste my time.
Fab-you-lusss.
Came here with a 2 sorority sisters and one of their husbands. Poor guy, had to listen to 3 chatty Kathys talking about the old of days of sorority life.
Anyway, ordered a delightful glass of Resiling and the Deconstructed Fish Tacos. Very yummy. The cole slaw was nice and crunchy. My only complaint was that the tortilla shells they gave to make the taco were insanely tiny. I could barely get any ingredients inside. Loved all the extras like the black beans, sour cream, gaucmole they provided but I wanted to eat it all, silly wraps wouldn't let me. So instead I just nibbled on everything and it turned into a deconstructed fish salad. Oh well. It was delish still.
I am so in love with the interior of this place. Literally looks like an old retro 70s motel with the atrium style seating outside and the bocce ball court. Loved it. I will def go back to this place. I hear the happy hour is to die for.
Ohh, the Vig. I have such a love/hate relationship with you. I love your spacious, shaded patio, and I love your pet cat. I love your happy hour food and weekend brunch specials. But sometimes I just really hate your service.
I've never had anyone be flat out rude to me, but some of the servers (and this applies to both this location and Uptown) just really don't seem to care about their jobs or providing adequate customer service. I agree with other reviewers about water and other N/A beverage glasses sitting empty for ridiculously long, especially considering we live in the desert!
Service is also very... How shall I say this politely?... Not rushed? Granted on my last visit I was with a couple girlfriends just having some casual happy hour wine and snacks, but order taking, refills and check backs seemed to be a little on the slow side. I was also annoyed she didn't stop by our table before happy hour was over to offer more drinks at the discounted price. We did want to order another glass of wine each, and while the $2 per glass discount isn't much in the grand scheme of things, it's a nice touch to offer. I'm a server myself and let me tell you that wins big brownie points!
All in all the yummy food and drinks, and laid back, relaxing atmosphere will keep me returning to the Vig. I just wish they'd get some servers who care!
The Vig boasts one heck of a patio. Imagine sitting on an enclosed patio with friends, live music and twinkle lights. This is how it feels at The Vig. The Vig reminds me of a friend's home who has a great patio. It's easy to spend hours sitting on the patio and enjoying some good food and drinks. Plus on the weekends, you'll most likely enjoy live music as well!
First of all, I love that they have freshly squeezed cocktails, including a delicious greyhound with fresh squeezed grapefruit! Their food here is delicious as well and I especially love their sandwiches and sweet potato fries. On a healthy day, I opt for the deconstructed fish taco which is fish and all the toppings that you can pick and choose to eat from.
All in all, the reviews speak for themselves. The Valley could use more Vig's around town!
The weather is beautiful at night now and this patio is a great chill. I believe I will even become a bocce challenger much like the Romans would do. It is a pretty fun sport.
I loved sitting under the trees and night sky over the weekend, sipping Mai Tai's. The DJ music on hard drive was really good for me. The Adirondack chairs are super comfortable and the coffee tables excellent to put your feet up or even sit on to face your date.
The giving back to the community programs behind the Vig are always a good bet. Currently they are doing a back to school contribution for a few eligible schools. 15% of your bill during September, The Vig will donate to Hopi Elementary, Tavan Elementery, Ingleside Middle, St Terisa, St Thomas and Christ Lutheran.
Plus the bonus round. The school that earns the largest rebate gets $500 in gift cards, another cool auction item for the fundraisers. Good luck you guys! Ends Sept 30, there's still time. Don't forget to tell your server which school you like, it's open to everyone.
My girlfriend took my out for a birthday dinner here as a surprise to see the bocce  ball, but it was under construction.  We showed up for happy hour and the place was packed.  We didn't have to wait long to be seated, but our server was swamped with a large party that had guest arriving the entire time we were there.  We shared the traditional wings, chips and guacamole, and sliders from the happy hour menu all of which were delicious.  Wings were crispy and full of flavor worthy of 5 stars alone.
Salsa was a bit bland, but the chips were fresh and guacamole was tasty to compensate. Â Lastly the sliders get the two thumbs up for being on pretzel rolls. Â We each had a drink and still had a bill under $25! Â I have to say I'm not a huge fan of the decor but that doesn't take away from the great experience.
They take care of me at The Vig. Â My local hot spot where I take my clients sometimes after their massage with me. Â The food is always fresh, the servers are continually delightful and my clients leave with a full belly and happy.
Happy Hour is grand! Â From 3 to 6 pm you can get 12 plump, juicy chicken wings with blue cheese and celery sticks for only $4.50. Â I adore the wines, and they are only $6. Â
The Vig Azz burger is yummy. Â YES, I like meat :-) Â Veggies too, yet, the burger is cooked to order, fresh condiments, huge onion rings and the buns are soft ~
I am hungry for it right now ~
Sent me home with a chicken meal instead of the vegetarian one I ordered and I didn't notice until I got home. Couldn't eat it and it was like 118 degrees outside so I decided to not go back.
Called and let them know about this and the girl I talked to apologized and expressed her sympathy for me and told me that a manager would call me back to take care of this...
Never happened. Â Seriously can't stand when people or businesses say they are going to do something but don't. The food is not awful, but this is a part of the "Service Industry" not the we forgot about you after we effed up your order industry.
won't be back.
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