Vagabond Kitchen - Wheeling

This place is a true gem! I love it! The décor and atmosphere is perfect and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. And our meal... from the beer on tap to the... read more This place is a true gem! I love it! The décor and atmosphere is perfect and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. And our meal... from the beer on tap to the dessert, everything was awesome! We got the watermelon gazpacho (I loved this), winnerwinner pork chop dinner, fancy AF sea scallops and the strawberry corn cake for dessert. Everything was so good, but I have tosay the most impressive was the pork chop... I don't normally eat pork but I had to try it! It looked amazing and I wish I'dtaken a picture, but it tasted even better! I never knew a pork chop could taste that good! Everything else on the plate wasoutstanding as well. I hope I get to eat here again soon!

Susan and arrived just before 1:00 pm on Sunday at the Vagabond Kitchen. We found the atmosphere, restaurant staff menu honestly engaging. The diverse menu opti... read more Susan and arrived just before 1:00 pm on Sunday at the Vagabond Kitchen. We found the atmosphere, restaurant staff menu honestly engaging. The diverse menu options offered creative spins on menu staples. Executed exceptionally well. Highlyrecommended!

My husband and I went in just on a whim after dinner one night while we were visiting for a short weekend. It was right across from our hotel and pretty late in... read more My husband and I went in just on a whim after dinner one night while we were visiting for a short weekend. It was right across from our hotel and pretty late in the evening. It was amazing by far! The bartender/ house manager was the greatest! Greatconversation over a few drinks and if I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would!

Stopped in for brunch on Sunday to this cute little corner diner with a very cool vibe. We were greeted immediately and told someone would seat us in a moment;... read more Stopped in for brunch on Sunday to this cute little corner diner with a very cool vibe. We were greeted immediately and told someone would seat us in a moment; the restaurant was not busy wigh multiple tables open but we did have to wait for the serverto come back to the hostess stand to seat us for a minute or two. I noticed that happened with every table that was sat;immediately greeted by a server and then told to wait. Even at the table, a very warm and lengthy greeting but was told theywould be back in a few mins to take a drink order which I thought was odd that they didn’t just take the order for drinks uponfirst greeting. We enjoyed a Bloody Mary and a screwdriver which were yum. The menu was so interesting and it was hard tochoose! Hubs settled on steak and scrambled eggs (they brought out fried which was no big deal) and I got the lemon sour creampancakes and added a side of bacon. The food overall was good; the steak was cooked perfectly, potatoes seasoned well, thepancakes were enormous and thick and fluffy as they should have been. The bacon was a bit over cooked (that can happen randomlyso not sure if it’s a regular practice). I did not expect the pancakes to be sweet considering the sour cream and lemon; butthey were SO very sweet that I’m not sure anyone could finish two that size! I’m not a big fan of dessert breakfast, but ifyou are, then the pancakes would be a good choice. They very much tasted like a lemon pound cake just not quite as dense. Itjust isn’t what I expected by the menu. There was little faux pas…it seemed a small piece of plastic may have gotten intothe batter which wasn’t a big deal. Things happen…but the server did take 15% off of the price of the pancakes. I dounderstand the rising food costs but I still feel that $16 for two pancakes was over priced. )the bacon was also carte at $3for two strips) as was $24 for the size steak he was served. The service was top notch! Super friendly and even offered must se

The restaurant was somewhat busy but not overwhelmingly so, as there were several open tables and about 4-5 servers around 5:30 pm. We waited 10 minutes before... read more The restaurant was somewhat busy but not overwhelmingly so, as there were several open tables and about 4-5 servers around 5:30 pm. We waited 10 minutes before being seated, and our drinks and appetizers were served promptly. However, we then had to wait an hour for our food, which I found to be quite unreasonable considering we only ordered a salad and a steak, not complicated dishes. It was frustrating to see others who were seated after us receiving their food much quicker. This seems to be a common issue based on other reviews I've read. The food itself was good, but the long wait time led me to give them only 3 stars. The prices were average and the menu had a unique twist, which I appreciated as I enjoy trying new things. Unfortunately, due to the excessively long wait and excessive noise level (which made it difficult for my husband to hear me), I don't think we'll be returning.