chef adrianne's vineyard restaurant and wine bar

received several recommendations from friends. went on a friday night for dinner. reservations are a must. the restaurant is in a strip mall next to a car repair shop. the location leaves a lot to be desired and cheapens the experience. the ambiance was unexpected and uncomfortable, contrary to how they describe it on their website. it's poorly lit and the decora is disjointed. it looks like it needs updating and a definite remodel. beer selection was poor, no liquor andwinelist was like shopping at your local supermarket, they didn't even offer a malbec. now back to what's really important, the food is really good! the burratta mozzarella was delicious. it had a great balance of sweet, salty, bitter and texture. the tomato soup was creamy but yet lite with loads of flavor. the steaks are absolutely the best around. the are perfectly prepared and are accompanied with savory sides. portions are large so you will definitely take some home. dining is not just about food, it's also a multi-sensory experience. due to not being able to visually experience the restaurant and food, i cannot recommend this restaurant and find the overall experience lackluster, moody and brooding. they need to make the environment and location match the price and high quality of the food. i ate well but left disappointed.

whenever i hear the words "maximum flavor", i can't help but think of chef adrianne calvo, owner and chef at chef adrianne's vineyard restaurant andwinebar. i know you're probably thinking, "are you kidding me? that's a drive to the boondocks way out in kendall." all i have to say is..strap on the seat belt 'cause it's worth it. chef adrianne's vineyard restaurant andwinebar you have probably heard of her popular dark dining events held once a month at her restaurant. i've never done it but i hear it's quite the experience - suppressing your sense of sight with a blindfold while heightening your other senses as you bite into the unknown. however, i found that a meal at chef adrianne's, with or without the sense of sight, is a spectacular adventure. i recently visited her restaurant for the first time to attend awinepairing dinner, and i walked out giddy and excited (and it wasn't the wine…not entirely). chef adrianne's signature sangrias i've talked to c

my husband and i are both chefs in the culinary field. i recently had a baby and am a stay at home mom. my husband is a kitchen manager and works 15hr shifts 5 days a week. we dont get a lot of opportunity to go out on dates and we had been reading about chef adrienne and we decided to go support our local "famous" chef. made reservations for tuesday nigbt at 8. the restsurant is very narcisistic. huge pictures of chef above thewinebar and award pics of chef and with celebrities. we get it, youre setting us up for high standards. we ordered that nights spec app "open faced prawns with panko bread crumbs and miso butter" and the "pork wontons". what we received was not in fact prawns but regular butterflied shrimp. very disappointing. the truffle oil was so pungeant it over powered the shrimp app. the wontons however were extremely flavorful! we didnt complain in hopes that our entrees would be better. we ordered osso bucco and short rib: the flavor profiles are exactly identical!!!! two similar dishes done the same except one is with regulat mash and the other one is with sweet mashed potatoes. both had been drizzled with truffle oil and it killed the dish. the meats were not flavorful. its like they didnt finisb braising. a 24hr braise should have much more viscosity in the sauce and deep bold flavor. both our sauces were watery and bland. again, very disappointing. we finished off with dessert: creme brulee. first off, it was the first time i had eaten a creme brulee covered in powdered sugar. the whole reason is to see the bruleé part of it and evenness. after using the spoon to set aside the powder sugar we understood what had happened. the sugat wasnt burned evenly abd there was burned spot in the middle. it amazed us how this place could have missed so many details in their flavor profiles. maybe the hype is getting to chefs head. the portions are huge and every thing was lukewarm. probably sitting under the heat lamp too long. the only thing that was delicious were the wantons and the pomegranate sangria and thats because they were at the right temp and had 0 truffle oil!!!! that restaurant is truffle oil central. if you follow her on instagram youll see her finishing touch: truffle oil!!! too much hype. not going back again. youre a talented chef but keep an eye on your front of house and kitchen staff. they can make you or break you.

chef adrianne’s vineyard andwinebar
an evening of disappointments, i live in davie fl and i am a self proclaimed food lover my wife and i eat out an average of 5 times per week and we like to discover new and exciting places.
after hearing about chef adrianne’s restaurant we became excited to go and taste her wonderful creations whenever the subject of places to eat came up , her restaurant came up with great recommendations , but living in davie fl we were hesitant to drive that far to try a new place, but finally last night we took the trip and unfortunately even though the main course was excellent the whole experience was a disaster .
to start thewinelist as put together by thewineclerk at publix all the wines offered were of the shelfwinethat you could find on any given day in the publix shelf nothing special and nothing to brag about
for a place that bills them self as a vineyard andwinebar it left a lot to be desired , following thewinelist i asked the waiter what were the most popular dishes that they served and he recommended the “ world famous osso buco” and he got me , i love osso buco and i did not need to hear anything more well after placing our order for 2 appetizers and 4 main dishes , as we were enjoying our bottle ofwine10 minutes later the waiter comes and announces that the osso buco was not available, needless to say this was not good, well i change to his next recommendation the short ribs and they were very good but living me with the feeling that i did not get what i wanted , but in dose not end there time was going by and here comes the main dish and no appetizers, well this was the culmination of a evening of disappointment , it is sad to say that even if the food was good the restaurant did not meet our expectation, anyone can have a bad night but in this highly competitive world you only get one chance to make a good first impression.

grea place but thewinelist ?. the food was amazing the choices and quality of ingredients. thewinelist was a big let down. it was really disappointing. i did not get the vineyard andwinebar theme when thewinelist is from a local supermarket... will go back with my own bottle.

i hadn't used my passport in a few years and i had been looking for just the right trip. luckily, chef adrianne's monthly, dining in the dark, was coming up and i was able to dust off the passport, fill up my gas tank and head down to casa el carajo . this month's dining in the dark series featured tuscan cuisine, so i was definitely in luck. chef adrianne's vineyard restaurant andwinebar is actually located down in the pinecrest/ hammocks/ bfe area of town, right next to the tamiami airport. the restaurant and its chef has generated a lot of buzz lately with chef adrianne's “maximum flavor” segment during nbc 6's live miami every thursday morning. this was my first time at the restaurant and my first time ever dining in the dark, so i went in with an adventurous spirit not knowing what to expect. this post has no pictures, because.. well.. i was blindfolded, duh! so you'll have to just take my word for it on this one and do without the visual food porn. we walked into the dimly lit

i found about this restaurant in a article and i was very curious as there are not many excellents restaurants this part of town. i had the roasted wonton with pork which is a must and then i had the steak au cognac which was superb. the portions where very generous. my mother had osso bucco which was very good. she claims it was the best one she ever had. theirwineselection was not big but we liked the pinot noir we chose for our meal. the waitress ashley was very helpful and accommodating. the next day i returned with 2 friends. we ordered the rostead pork again and eggplant for appetizer. the roasted pork was still a winner. this time for the main course i had the pork with garlic and chimichurri which was very good. there is a soft music out of a tv with a comfortable volume that allows you to follow the conversation. i still have to return to try other dishes from the menu. this place is a must!

great food. love the idea of having a great restaurant 5 minutes away from my home. the food was great the first time we went with our children. alot of food was served but who ever complains about getting alot of food on their plate. the waitress was very nice. once you walk in through the door it seems as if you are in a restaurant in coral gables and not a restaurant in a shopping center. love it and will go again. great for a special occassion , romantic dinner. if you are interested about learning aboutwineetc. maybe you should go towinetastings. this is a restaurant with great food.

let me start by saying my husband and i were so excited to eat here. we had made reservations 3 times in the preceding 4 weeks, but had to cancel each time due to extenuating circumstances. we were rooting for this place big time. the food is pretty good. i wouldn't say stellar, but it's not awful. its nothing that an intermediate cook couldn't prepare. the portions are huge. overall, i'd rather eat at home. the main problem with thiswinebar is thewinelist and the lack of knowledge regarding the wines. our server (a woman, i don't recall her name) informed us that the one pagewinelist was the extent of their inventory. i don't mind a short list, but please don't tout yourself as awinebar and have such a small selection. when asking about the qualities between a few chardonnays, the server only said "they're both good". that wasn't quite what we wanted. we wanted to know which would pair better with our meals and their qualities (oaky, buttery, fruity, etc). also, the price by the bottle was insane. i understand an upcharge, but a bottle of la crema (or whatever $20wineit was) for $60 is outrageous. we won't be going back.

enchanted. my title says it all, i am enchanted by chef adrianne's restaurant. i am a culinary school graduate; i work in the industry, and for me to completely satisfied with a restaurant from start to finish is rare. from the greeting, to the ambience, to the decor, to the service and to the food; there is not one thing that did not impress me. the decor and ambience of the room instantly transport you from kendall to california. the music is hypnotic and soothing. the service was one of the upmost hospitality. you can tell her employees care about their jobs. thewinelist was thorough and the server's suggestion for our meal was o point! the food was delicious, creative, and the presentation was amazing. chef adrianne even took the time to meet me and show me her kitchen, as i am an enthusiast, which i found to be thoughtful of her. the entire dining experience was very much worth its cost, and beyond. i am so pleased my fiance and i celebrated our anniversary at chef adrianne's.

i've been here several times with my parents, it's a great restaurant but i think it's too over priced for the area. the last time i was there i was with my boyriend we had appetizers, a bottle ofwineand dessert and the bill was $100. i think she would get more business in the gables area, miracle mile area, or brickell area. the food is great i love the bread pudding :)

my visit to a surprise!. being a food andwinefreak from l.a. i had the distinct pleasure of being taken to adrianne's by the friends we were staying with in miami. the food was nothing short of spectacular. from the delicate and distinct flavor of the wontons and the perfection of the mussels (i'd go back for these alone) to the astonishing osso bucco which was not only an enormous portion but was exquisite and right on the money with the flavor profile. the service was knowledgeable and excellent and the room more than adequate. i don't know when i'll be next back in miami but adrianne will be at the top of my list on my return. i can't wait!!!

mr.richard anthony. met freinds for dinner great food steak was very tender and great tasting also the frid wontons are super. only wish they had a complete bar (no scotch) onlywineand beer. but well worth it.

great place to get wasted w/ a date. not kidding. thewinebar is the money.

um really? yes, i meant it.. sites like these are meant to share experiences and improve services based on consumer reviews. i gave an accurate and comprehensive account of my evening at chef adrianne's.

i only want the best for adrianne and commend her entrepreneurial spirit. hooray. now, let's get real. no one is rushing to compare her to paul bocuse. the food was good but not worth the wait and subpar service. she should appreciate the candor and positively use the constructive criticism to improve her services. maybe one day she'll be above average. until then, it's a glorified macaroni grill.

oh tman- if your taste in food is as bad as your grammar, then your review speaks for itself. i'll take it with a grain of salt. please don't hold the two hours of my life wasted at the restaurant against me. i know i'll never get those back. they would have been put to better use standing in line at the dmv.


-----08 nov, 2009-----

um really?. so i just got home from dinner at chef adrianne's with my parents. the restaurant was recommended to my mother by a friend of hers.

as you walk up to the "vineyard restaurant" aptly situated in a strip mall, you're greeted by the warmth of a blue and red open sign hanging on the window. we were promptly seated and our beverage order was taken. take a moment to reread the previous sentence because that was the last time the words prompt, swift, speedy, quick or any derivative there of will be used in this review.

when it came time to order, our peppy but attentive waitress fumbled the specials a couple of times. i ordered the mini lamb chops . they were out. i ordered the entree lamb chops. they were out. i ordered the crab cake appetizer. you guessed it; they were out. so for those of you keeping track at home that's two out of their eight appetizers and at least one of their entrees unavailable at 8:00 pm on a saturday night.

i finally settled on the roasted organic california eggplant appetizer. i'm sure it would have been great had it not been overloaded with goat cheese and served in a pool of balsamic vinegar sprinkled with greens. an hour and a half after we were seated, they graced us with our entrees. the wait was frustrating but perhaps a needed recovery for my taste buds which were suffering from an acidic balsamic invasion. the entrees were fabulous and the portions generous. really. i tasted the osso bucco and the 12 oz filet mignon. both dishes were served with perfectly creamy mashed potatoes. we were sufficiently satisfied with our meals and boldly ordered dessert: mascarpone cheesecake and the creme brule. both were satisfactory; good but could have been better.

now that we've gone over the food, let's talk ambiance and decor. after all, we had plenty of time to look around. as welcoming as a neon open sign may sound there were more delightlfully lackluster "art" pieces inside. your usual mass-produced and charmless landscapes found at kirkland's or half off at marshalls. one sign was particularly humorous and read: "wines selection." i felt it embodied my feelings for the restaurant: nice try but not quite the real deal. when your eyes weren't fixated on the wall hangings they would drift to one of the two flat-screen tvs loudly playing michael bubble in concert. that's exactly what i'm looking for in a restaurant touted as awinebar -- a dvd on loop. who needs conversation?

i think alex perez gave the best and most accurate review of this place. i'm truly surprised at the other exaggeratedly positive comments. my guess is that adrianne has a few family members and friends with a lot of time on their hands. so- if you like overpriced delicious food, have a couple of hours to waste and an affinity for cheap decor give this place a try.

overall thought: it's trying to hard to be something it's not.
recommendation: make your service as good as your food and tone the arrogance down a notch.