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THE RESTAURANT
Vines Grille & Wine Bar is an independent, locally owned boutique restaurant offering exquisite dining in an intimate and chic atmosphere. We are conveniently located in the heart of Orlando's Restaurant Row, just a few minutes from the Convention Center and major hotels.
THE FOOD
Our chef and culinary team focus on the very best ingredients from around the world. Offering dry-aged Prime Beef, American and Japanese Kobe, wild caught fresh fish and seafood, all-natural poultry, lamb and Kurabuto pork as well as locally grown and hand foraged accompaniments.
THE WINE
Boasting one of the largest and most comprehensive wine lists in Orlando, Vines has been honored with multiple awards. Whether you are looking for the sophistication of a vintage burgundy, or the dominance of a Napa Valley cabernet, our sommeliers will assist you in selecting the perfect wine.
THE MUSIC
We have live jazz performances every night. Our performers range from legendary locals like Bernie Lee, Tonya Phillips Staples, and Barbara Walker, to international stars like Allan Vaché, Bill Allred, Tommy Bridges and other spectacular guests.
Come experience Vines Grille and Wine Bar's passion and dedication to the art of fine wine, food, and music for yourself.
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Our culinary team direct their focus on working with the very best ingredients from around the world, offering dry-aged Prime Certified Angus Beef®, American and Japanese Kobe, wild caught fresh fish and seafood, all-natural poultry, and lamb. In addition to our regular menu, available daily is a seasonally inspired chef's menu. As for the accompaniments, well, we obsess over heirloom vegetables, hand-foraged exotic mushrooms, wild greens and locally grown organic produce.
Dinner Menu
DINNER MENU
˚Appetizers˚
Fried Calamari - cherry peppers • lemon-caper aioli • marinara sauce
Oysters Rockefeller - spinach • roasted garlic • bacon • sambuca • grueyere gratinée
Grilled Octopus - red onions • capers • roasted fennel • extra virgin olive oil
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes - arugula salad • remoulade sauce
Hawaiian Big Eye Ahi Tuna - sesame pepper crusted • pickled cucumbers • seaweed salad
Prime Steak Tartare - classic accompaniments
Hudson Valley Foie Gras - hazelnut brioche francaise • poached apples • micro arugula • sherry gastric
Traditional Escargots- garlic butter • fresh herbs
˚Seafood Bar˚
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (4) - horseradish cocktail sauce
Alaskan King Crab Legs – (1/2 lbs min.)
Seared U-10 Diver Scallops - summer melon salsa, citrus creme fraiche
Oysters on a Half Shell (6) - horseradish cocktail sauce • black pepper mignonette
˚Shellfish Platter˚
Maine Lobster, Shrimp Cocktail, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Oysters on a Half Shell (serves 2-4)
˚Cheese Board˚
(3) Artisinal Cheese - accompaniments • warm baguette
-Soups-
| French Onion with aged gruyere cheese & crouton |
| Tomato Basil with fontina brioche |
-Salads-
Vineyard Salad | organic greens, asiago, tomatoes, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad | hearts of romaine, pecorino romano cheese, crispy kurobuto pork belly, brioche croutons
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella | basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil
Mediterranean Salad | romaine, cucumber, roasted pepper, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, artichoke, dodoni feta, e.v. olive oil
˚Prime Certified Angus Beef®˚
Less than 1% of all beef earns the Certified Angus Beef ® brand Prime label. Premium marbling and strict quality standards ensure ultimate flavor and consistency, exceeding the standards for USDA Prime.
Cooked over Natural Hardwood-Charcoal at 1200˚served with cabernet demi-glace upon request
Filet Mignon 8 oz.
Filet Mignon 12 oz.
Long Bone Rib Eye 24 oz.
Dry Aged New York Strip 10 oz.
Dry Aged New York Strip 14 oz.
Dry Aged Porterhouse (for 2) 48 oz
˚American Kobe Beef˚
Kobe Filet Mignon 8 oz. - exotic mushroom • truffle butter
One Pound Kobe Burger- aged cheddar • bacon • organic artisan lettuce • hierloom tomato • truffle aioli • truffle fries
˚Make any Steak Surf˚
Maine Lobster Tail – half or full MP
Alaskan Red King Crab Legs – MP (1/2 lbs min.)
Oscar (king crab • asparagus • béarnaise sauce)
Jumbo Shrimp grilled or fried
˚Chef’s Creations˚
Pan Roasted All Natural Chicken Breast- rosemary garlic mash potatoes • vegetable sautée • lemon-thyme jus
Double Cut Australian Lamb Chops - rosemary garlic mash potatoes • broccolini • zinfandel reduction
Pan-Seared Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna • sesame green beens, •soba noodles • citrus soy glaze
Beef Short Rib Osso Bucco - rosemary garlic mashed potatoes • braised baby carrots • natural jus-reduction
Twin Tenderloins (2 bacon wrapped petite filet mignons CAB)- mushroom risotto • baby carrots • asparagus • cabernet demi-glace
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass - lobster risotto • grilled asparagus • thai-basil buerre blanc
King Crab Crusted Grouper - fingerling potatoes • wilted spinach • sweet corn sauce
Wild Caught Salmon - tuscan potato salad • capers • arugula • citrus lemon-thyme jus
˚Steak Toppings˚
Horseradish creme
Truffle Butter
Foie Gras Butter
Peppercorn Crusted, Brandy Sauce
Affinee Blue Cheese Crust
Béarnaise Sauce
Black Truffle Shavings
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
˚Starch˚
French Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Garlic Mash Potatoes
Potato Lyonnaise
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Potato Gratin
Mac n’ Cheese
Bacon Mac n’ Cheese
Truffle Lobster Mac n‘ Cheese
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Tomato-Basil Risotto
˚Vegetable˚
Garlic Spinach
Green Beans, pine nuts, pork belly, tomato butter
Broccolini, olive oil & lemon juice
Seasonal Vegetables
Creamed Spinach
Roasted Corn Cassoulet
Grilled Asparagus, béarnaise sauce
Pan-roasted Exotic Mushrooms, sherry wine
Dessert Menu
Classic Crème Brûlée
fresh berries
Seasonal Fruit Tart
macerated fruits marscapone sweet cream in a shortbread crust
Florida Key Lime Pie
Classic key lime custard, housemade lavander marshmallow bits, wild berry coulis
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
ny style cheesecake, with candied walnuts and cardamom whipped creme
Champagne Marinated Seasonal Fruits
interactive champagne glaze in chocolate cup
Warm Chocolate Brownie Cake
rich chocolate cake with walnuts, topped with spiced ice cream, toffee bits, caramel and chocolate sauces
Bar Menu
As Frank Sinatra once said:
“I feel sorry for the people who don’t drink. When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day”
Small Plates
PARMESAN FRIES
truffle aioli
POPCORN SHRIMP
lemon-caper aioli, cocktail sauce
KABOBS
steak, red onion, green bell pepper, tomato, chummichuri sauce
CEVICHE
shrimp, scallops, sea bass, grouper, avocado, micro cilantro, root vegetable chips
SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS
cucumber yogurt sauce
OYSTERS ON A HALF SHELL
horseradish, cocktail sauce, black pepper mignonette
CHARCUTERIE
assorted cured and dried meats, traditional accompaniments
MARGARITA FLATBREAD
basil, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes
STEAKHOUSE FLATBREAD
steak strips, wild mushrooms, fontina & blue cheese, chives
SPINACH FLATBREAD
spinach, artichoke,pork belly, mornay sauce
MINI KOBE CHEESE BURGERS
bacon, blue cheese aioli (3)
ARTISANAL CHEESE PLATTER
fruit, roasted walnuts, warm baguette (3) cheese or (5) cheese
Featured Cocktails
VINES PINK LEMONADE | skyy citrus, citronge, simple syrup, splash of grenadine, lemon juice
THE COMPANION | eg rosemary-lavender vodka, aperol, orange bitters, topped with soda
TITOS TEXAS BREEZE | tito's vodka, pineapple, cranberry, splash of soda
RAT PACK MANHATTAN | woodford reserve, grand marnier, splash of sweet vermouth
Vintage Cocktails
MADISON AVENUE | don q rum, cointreu, lime juice, fresh mint leaves, orange bitters, lime slice
THE HEMINGWAY | don q rum, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice with a touch of simple syrup
WARD EIGHT | gentleman jack bourbon, splash of maraschino cherry and fill with sour
The Martini List
BLACK CHERRY COSMO| effen black cherry, citronge, cranberry juice, lime
CHERRY LIMEADE | effen black cherry, hangar one kaffir lime, sour, sprite, splash of grenadine
PEARFECTION | absolut pear, absolut peach, splash of sweet & sour and triple sec
GEORGIA PEACH |absolut mandrin vodka, dekuyper peach schnaaps, o.j., splash of grenadine
KIMBERLY’S KISS | van gogh pomegranate, wide eye mango liqueur, splash oj and pomegranate
POM COSMOPOLITAN | van gogh pomegranate, citronge, splash cranberry
RAINFOREST MARTINI | absolut berry acai vodka, peach schnaaps, sour with a splash of sprite
STRAWBERRY ISLAND | stolichnaya strawberry, malibu coconut, splash of orange and pineapple juice
Naughty Martini’s
CARAMEL CAFE | patron xo, dekuyper butterscotch schnapps, kahlua, caramel, cream
COCO LOCO | malibu coconut rum, pineapple juice, touch of cream
DOUBLE ESPRESSO | van gogh double espresso, patron xo, kahlua, baileys, cream
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN | absolut vanilla, licor 43, pineapple juice and grenadine
SNICKERS | absolut vanilla, frangelico, castries peanut creme, baileys, touch of cream
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE | absolut vanilla, dekuyper dark crème d’ cacao, baileys, touch of cream
The Beers
DOMESTIC
Miller Lt • Wisconsin
Coors Lt • Colorado
Michelob Ultra Lt • Missouri
Sam Adams • Massachusetts
Anchor Steam • San Francisco, craft beer
Yuengling Amber • Pennsylvania
Blue Moon • Colorado
Sierra Nevada • California
Magic Hat • Vermont
IMPORTS
Stella Artois • Belgium
Heineken Light • Holland
Amstel Lt • Holland
Newcastle • England
Hacker-pschorr • Germany
Guinness • Ireland
Smithwick's • Ireland
La Fin Du Monde • Canada
Corona • Mexico
Fresh & Creative Cocktails
from our bartenders minds to your glass
BASIL LEMONADE | muddled lemon and basil, crop organic, cucumber vodka, simple syrup and soda
EAST MEETS WEST | 44 north huckleberry vodka, thatchers organic cucumber, tyku soju
GRAND MARGARITA |1800 tequila, agave nectar, lime juice
TITO'S BLUE CRUSH|tito's vodka, crushed blueberries, lemon-lime, topped with soda
STRAWBERRY COOLER | muddled strawberries, lime, ketel one vodka, canton ginger liquor, ginger ale
HENDRICK'S HIDEAWAY | hendricks gin, thatchers cucumber, and orange juice
ORANGE BLOSSOM | hangar one mandarin blossom, cointreau, splash of lemon and orange juice
Group Menu
Sample Menus
Group Dinner Menus:
Santa Barbara |
1st Course
Bruschetta & Calamari
Family Style Platters
2nd Course
Vineyard Salad
mixed greens, asiago, tomatoes, cranberries, peach balsamic vinaigrette
3rd Course
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
rosemary mash potatoes, seasonal vegetable sautée, lemon-thyme jus
or
Grilled Salmon
roasted eggplant puree, wilted arugula, blistered tomato & caramelized fennel, preserved lemon
or
Twin Tenderloins of Beef
2 bacon wrapped petite filet mignons
wild mushroom risotto, baby carrots, asparagus, cabernet demi glaze
4th Course
Creme Brulee or Chocolate Mousse
Carneros|
1st Course
Shrimp Cocktail, Calamari & Bruschetta
Family Style Platters
2nd Course
Vineyard Salad
mixed greens, asiago, tomatoes, cranberries, peach balsamic vinaigrette
3rd Course
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
rosemary mash potatoes, seasonal vegetable sautée, lemon-thyme jus
or
Wild Caught Salmon
tuscan potato salad, capers, arugula, citrus fennel puree
or
Filet Mignon
potato gratin, pan-roasted exotic mushroom, cabernet demi glaze
or
King Crab Crusted Grouper
fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach, sweet corn sauce
4th Course
Creme Brulee or Chocolate Mousse
Oakville |
1st Course
Seafood Platter
shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, seared scallops, fried calamari
2nd Course
French Onion Soup
gruyere crouton
or
Romaine Hearts
hearts of romaine, pecorino romano, brioche crouton, crispy pancetta
Intermezzo – Sorbet
3rd Course
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass
lobster risotto, grilled asparagus, thai-basil buerre blanc
or
Filet Mignon
potato gratin, pan-roasted exotic mushroom, cabernet demi-glace
or
Rack of Lamb
garlic-rosemary mash potatoes, garlic greens, zinfandel reduction
or
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
rosemary mash potatoes, seasonal vegetable sautée, lemon-thyme jus
4th Course
Creme Brulee or Chocolate Mousse
Rutherford
1st Course
Seafood Platter
shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, seared scallops, fried calamari
2nd Course
Soup du Jour
or
French Onion Soup
gruyere crouton
3rd Course
Romaine Hearts
hearts of romaine, pecorino romano, brioche crouton, crispy pancetta
or
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella
basil pesto, e.v. olive oil
Intermezzo – Sorbet
4th Course
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass
lobster risotto, grilled asparagus, thai-basil buerre blanc
or
Filet Mignon
potato gratin, pan-roasted exotic mushroom, cabernet demi-glace
or
New York Strip Steak
garlic spinch, lobster mac n‘ cheese, cabernet demi-glace
or
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
rosemary mash potatoes, seasonal vegetable sautée, lemon-thyme jus
5th Course
Creme Brulee or Chocolate Mousse
Napa Valley
1st Course
Seafood Harvest Platter
lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, seared scallops, fried calamari
2nd Course
Soup du Jour
or
Onion Soup
gruyére crouton
3rd Course
Romaine Hearts
hearts of romaine, pecorino romano, brioche crouton, crispy pancetta
or
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella
basil pesto, e.v. olive oil
Intermezzo – Sorbet
4rd Course
American Kobe Beef Tenderloin
potato gratin, pan-roasted exotic mushroom, truffle butter
or
Pan Seared Chillian Sea Bass
lobster risotto, grilled asparagus, thai-basil buerre blanc
or
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
rosemary mash potatoes, seasonal vegetable sautée, lemon-thyme jus
or
Rack of Lamb
garlic-rosemary mash potatoes, garlic greens, zinfandel reduction
5th Course
Creme Brulee or Chocolate Mousse
Music Venue
This is the venue where they will perform.
Our Performers
Papa Jack Express, Papa Jack is an accomplished saxophone player who has been playing venues Nationally & Internationally for over five decades. Recently nominated to be inducted in the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” in sideman category.
Celebrity Guests
Private Dining Home
The Main Room
The main room is our most versatile room at Vines, with various seating configurations and Prix Fixe menus options available for small and large sized parties.
Maximum Capacity 120
Wine Cellar
The Wine Cellar Room
Our most intimate dining experience. Surround you and your guests with our custom built wine displays set in complete privacy. Perfect for secluded entertaining.
Size of space: 225 square feet
Occupancy: 20
Cypress Room
The Cypress Room
The Cypress Room named for the rich Picky Cypress wood wall, is our largest private dining space featuring fully equipped Audio Visual Equipment options if needed.
Size of space: 700 square feet
Occupancy: 50
Main Room
The Main Room
The main room is our most versatile room at Vines, with various seating configurations and Prix Fixe menus options available for small and large sized parties.
Maximum Capacity 120
Veranda
The Veranda at Vines
Our exclusive outdoor seating area is one of Orlando's finest. Featuring an overhead awning, ceiling fans, and misters to keep you and your guests comfortable. The Veranda can easily be converted from a lounge setting, to a seated dining room depending on your needs.
Size of space:
Occupancy: 60
Restaurant Buyout
Vines Grille & Wine Bar - Restaurant Exclusive
Imagine having the entire restaurant, patio and lounge to yourself for the evening! Vines Grille and Wine Bar is available for private events depending on existing reservations and with advance notice. The patio provides an outdoor space for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; the dining room offers a sophisticated feel for a seated dinner.
Size of space: 5,500 square feet
Occupancy: 220
Policy
Policies
Beverages
Many selections from Vines Grille and Wine Bar’s award winning wine list are available for private parties. Our Wine Director will be happy to work with you to select the perfect wines to accompany your menu.
A full bar is also available featuring premium spirits.
Contract, Guarantee Number, Payment and Cancellations:
Contract
Contracts are created digitally during negotiations prior to the event. Party attendance guarantee, contact information, specific menu options, and payment information are included.
Guarantee
We require that you provide us with a guaranteed minimum number of guests no fewer than 10 calendar days prior to the event. We will be prepared to serve an additional 10% over the guarantee number.
Note: To reserve the entire restaurant or the back dining room, we require a non-refundable deposit of $10,000.00 for the restaurant and $4,000 for the patio in order to close our reservation book and move any existing reservations for the night of the event.
Payment
Payment is submitted at the close of your event. If a deposit has been made, the remainder of the bill is due at this time.
Cancellations
We require a 10 day cancellation notice prior to your event. In the event that this is policy is not honored, we reserve the right to charge the minimum guarantee as stated per contract.
Additional Services
Our Event Coordinator, Kimberly Parent will also be happy to assist you in arranging for the following additional services:
• Live Music and Entertainment
• Fresh Floral Arrangements
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Photographer
• Transportation
Location
Directions from the Downtown Orlando:
Take I-4 west. Take exit 74A for Sand Lake Rd/State Hwy 482 toward International Dr. Turn right at
W Sand Lake Rd/SR-482/SR-528A. Continue straight to stay on W Sand Lake Rd/SR-482/SR-528A.
Directions from the Orlando International Airport:
Take the State Hwy 528 W ramp to I-4/International Dr. Merge onto SR-528 W Partial toll road. Take the exit onto I-4 E. Take exit 74A for Sand Lake Rd/State Hwy 482 toward International Dr. Turn left at W Sand Lake Rd/SR-482/SR-528A. Continue straight to stay on W Sand Lake Rd/SR-482/SR-528A.
Directions from the Orange County Convention Center:
Head east on Orange County Convention Center. Turn left to stay on Orange County Convention Center. Turn left at Universal Blvd. Turn left at W Sand Lake Rd/SR-482/SR-528A. Continue straight to stay on W Sand Lake Rd/SR-482/SR-528A.
Applause
Dramatic water features, towering wine racks, private nooks and other snazzy accoutrements are the hallmarks of this steakhouse planted on Dr. Phillips' Restaurant Row; the bill of fare is thick with influences from around the world, just as the densely packed wine list features abundant global varieties, while the prices for everything climb toward the sky; N.B. hit the swish bar for live jazz nightly.- Zagat
Vines By Night
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Contact
Address: 7533 West Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-351-1227