The Stein and Vine

Overall Rating: 4.85

Surprisingly great little bar and restaurant right on Bloomingdale and Kings in Brandon. Went in for lunch and had some seriously delicious tacos and a few craft beers for a really good price. It's small, but has a cool little interior you can tell they put a lot of time into.

Great, affordable, and creative food selection. Same prices (maybe even cheaper) and a nice change of pace from the usual Chili's, Friday's, Applebees kind of places.

It is a little small, but I'd call it intimate more than anything else. Crappy strip mall surrounding it, but makes it a nice hidden secret.

Overall Rating: 4.45

After you get past how sketchy this place looks from the outside (nestled between a Family Dollar and a Gun shop) and walk inside you find a rather cozy, mellow environment with friendly bartenders that know their stuff about the products they are serving. This place has an amazing selection of fine wines and craft brews. I counted somewhere around 20 beers on tap, and they have a huge beer menu for bottled beverages. It is all poured expertly and quickly, even on a Friday night when all the seats are filled. The menu is small but packs a huge punch. Prices are a bit on the premium side, but with such a small establishment, you are paying a bit extra for the freshness and the service, so its worth it. The tater tots and drunken shrimp are must try items. Finally, you can purchase any of the bottled beers to take home, and this place is one of the only places in the area that stocks such a huge selection. If they don't have it, they can probably get it.

quick friendly service, knowledgeable staff, great food

building exterior/location