Vincent’s On Camelback

Fiancé’s family took us to Vincent for NYE’s dinner.
The joint is very adobe-​like, and staff is very friendly. It looks like most of the crowd are neighborhood locals who know someone on staff or have been regulars for years. The general clientele is older in age, or at least it was when we went.
I loved the concise menu. They offered a prie fixe but we just ordered off the main menu. I had the lobster with basil pasta, arugula salad (burrata, pineapple, strawberries), and a glass of chardonnay for my main meal. The lobster is a whole lobster, served in shell with the lobster split down the middle with the basil pasta in the middle with some steamed vegetables (asparagus, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli). The lobster and vegetables were cooked and seasoned well. The basil pasta had a nice al dente bite and was very fragrant from the basil, but was very underseasoned. The sauce left from the lobster couldnt save the pasta even when i tried to mix it together. The best way to eat this dish is to take the complimentary toasted bread and soak it in the sauce. Ugh I just wanted a hugeeeeeeee bowl of that sauce.
The arugula salad was balanced well; the sweetness and acidity from the fruit accompanying the salad balanced the earthiness and bitterness of the arugula.
I also got to try my fiancé’s salmon, which was okay. The oysters that accompanied the salmon were definitely the best part of that dish. His lobster bisque was also very flavorful (another amazing bread dipper).
Speaking of bread, the croissants here are soooo buttery and difficult to stop eating. At first, we were trying not to eat anything so that we could eat our food, but service was extremely slow (although friendly). We were seated at 8 and stayed at the restaurant until 10:30. The croissants were our saving grace until the food got to the table.
Another saving grace for Vincent is their dessert selection. Their pear tart is an absolute must. I generally don’t enjoy fruit based desserts, but their pear tart has a perfect flaky crust, sweet pears, and a hint of sweet cream.
Quite pricey, especially if you get wine. Not sure of the entrees are worth the price but the desserts are.
tl;dr Service was friendly but slow. Food can be awesome or underseasoned, depending what you get. Complimentary croissants and desserts are highlights for this restaurant.

Amazing… Totally amazing. The raisin bread and croissant were two of the best breads I’ve had. Wonderful scallops. Soup wasn’t listed as cold and although the taste was good I didn’t like the temperature. Service was amazing! Desert was to die (we had ice cream in some type of bread). Only 4 stars because there were no vegan or vegetarian entrée options.

the best french restaurant in this town! Chef Vincent is very dedicated to his craft, i think he actually specializes in pastry, but his entrée are delish!!! Rack of lamb, yummy, peppercorn steak so yum and pasta to die for!!! Very cozy french traditional, and please don’t miss his lemon souffles!!! SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING !!! i love scott he always goes out of his way!!! and everyone else there is always so nice!

This quaint charming «hole in the wall restaurant» is easy to miss unless your GPS works well because it’s a sharp turn off busy Camelback to enter the parking lot without getting rear-​ended by the driver behind you. You have a choice of vallet parking which there is a charge to parking in the back, but don’t go out the back driveway because there’s only room for one vehicle driving in that direction. Aside from the parking and driving to get there, it’s worthwhile to stop and exhale, sit down at the quaint tables and take note to the cozy atmosphere that they have created. You suddenly become transported out of the country as you feel like you’re in France. The croissants must have been flown in from Paris because they’re small and dainty, melt in your mouth. Their sauces go well with the French-​style cuisine offered, albeit portions a little on the small side, it works because the richness of the sauce goes a long way for digestion needs. Overall, the food is dazzling and if you get there before the dinner locals come in, you’ll actually have an intimate conversation with your guest. We left not feeling cheated, we were full, and appreciated the dining experience and plan to revisit.

Very disappointing. We should have known when we arrived on a Friday night and we were only one of 2 tables that it wasn’t going to be good. I hadn’t been to dinner there in years and the quality has really declined. 4 of us dined and everyone of us had a bad meal. I ordered the fish special, halibut/​sea bass duo — fish was dry. My husband had the lobster tail, it too was over cooked and the other couple we dined with did not enjoy their meal either. I will say that although the food was terrible, our server was outstanding. Hopefully, he will find a new restaurant that is busy and he can make some real money.

This place is a joke. Under cooked steak and when it was sent back they recooked the same piece of meat and charred it to death. Totally inedible. That happened to two of us at the same time. Dessert was barely mediocre. No one ever came to discuss our issue with our meals. We had to fight to get any of our uneaten meals comped. They said because we are dessert (we ate ¼ of one of 3) we should pay for the entrees that were inedible. The server had to do all the dirty work as far as trying to get anything taken off the bill. I’d never come back here and will make sure no one else I know does either. What a waste.

I ordered the lobster and hand crafted pasta… doesn’t get any better than this!

We went here for Mother’s Day today. It was one of the worst meals I have had, especially for the price. The food was bland, precooked and uninspired.
Also, the atmosphere is very stuffy and there are literally no children there (unless you count 60 year olds). Will never go here again.
I tried not to let it ruin my day but unfortunately it did (at least for a few hours).

We reserved the private dining room for a business group meeting. Room is quite small but enough for a table of 12 or so. Vincent’s has a small-​ish valet parking area outside. If you want to park yourself you could do so at the 7 – 11 next door.
Vincent’s is classy, dark, and ambient. It feels European with its small wood tables and chairs, paintings and prints, and emphasis on quality over quantity, both in regards of food as well as service.
Our server was extremely nice and accommodating. She hooked us up with Wifi (worked very well) because for some reason there is virtually zero T-​mobile signal there. She and her colleague were always there to make sure we had everything we needed and our glasses always full, but never pestering or overbearing. She even recommended AGAINST a menu item one of us was considering, something I’ve very rarely experienced. Usually servers sugar coat everything.
The food was very good, high quality and clearly made with love. I had the lamb chops which were perfect. They came with small sides of potato gratin and asparagus. Very simple, classy, and delicious. The portions were very small which is to be expected from a French-​inspired place like Vincent’s but maybe they could give patrons just a little bit more.
The wild boar one of my colleagues ordered looked equally delicious and she said she loved it. For desert we tried the Grand Marnier crème brûlée which was basically just crème brûlée on top of 2 shots of Grand Marnier (pass unless you really, really love Grand Marnier).
Overall a nice, quiet, classy experience. I never saw the bill but I imagine it was pretty lofty. Would definitely go there again. I can’t give it 5 stars because while the food was good, it simply wasn’t outstanding, and the portion sizes bordered a bit on stingy.

The atmosphere is quaint. I was seated on a leather booth and was comfortable. Excellent service. The sommelier gave us a great suggestion. I think the menu changes almost daily. We shared duck tamales that were great. I had a spinach salad. My husband had lobster bisque. Both were excellent. For entrées he had rack of lamb that was very good. I chose elk tenderloin. It was ok but the sauce was a little strong. We ordered profiteroles to share, excellent and plenty for 2. We were almost done with them a d they brought flourless chocolate cake, complements of the chef, I was full but had to taste. It was very good.
I saw someone commented on the bread basket. We thought it was stale. Entrée portions are small but the other dishes were quite large.
Overall a nice experience.

Went here for Valentine’s Day dinner with my husband and had a very unpleasant experience. We walked in and waited 10 minutes for someone to even notice us and we had a reservation ahead of time. Their wine list was extensive but grossly over priced. (30+ a glass) The food was prompt yet lacked flavor and quality for the price. (40+ entrée) The structure was pretty but the chairs cushions were dated and looked like my grandmas lawn chair cushions. Needless to say I will not be returning nor suggesting this place to anyone.

Food was great, high quality. Ordered the beef Wellington and it was done right. Service was attentive and friendly. It was Valentine’s Day and they offered some lovely sweets at the end.
The décor was «classic» but the blue tufted booth seat was uncomfortable. Lighting was a little off, maybe a little spotty.
Overall, nice place and would recommend it.

One of my favorite brunch places of all time. It has a very cute Italian home feel, very cheap and I love the complimentary croissants with jam. Also the past few times my boyfriend and I have gone, we have each gotten a complimentary small sample of a dessert they have. The dessert is brought out like the regular desert just petite sized so we still get presentation; Just mini sized.

Vincent’s has been a go to restaurant for years for our family. If you love classic french dishes you will not be disappointed.
Over the holidays the goose is a must order! They are happy to accommodate a special request if you give them advance notice (Hint hint duck a’orange lovers.)
P. s. The makers Manhattan is a good addition to any rich and flavorful entrée.

We had a gathering of 16 people for a special event, reserved months in advance. They don’t tolerate menu questions for special events. They seem to attract only those who let the chef do as he pleases. The chef had his wait-​staff clear plates before everyone was finished. He rushed us out to avoid paying staff overtime.
The food was simply average, and in some instances below: Lox appetizers appeared with the black part of the lox, disguised with cheese. It appears Mr. Vincent takes the cheap way out!

We’d been meaning to try this restaurant for years so we finally went for restaurant week this year. The bread basket with mini croissants and a few pieces of grilled bread was delicious.
The lobster and corn fritters were edible, but I probably wouldn’t order it again. The salmon quesadilla was much better. The tenderloin was decent but a bit overcooked and not inspired. The prawn dish was pretty good. The portion sizes of these plates were underwhelming. Dessert could have been better. I had the crepes — they were a bit dry without a little bit of chocolate in the folds… They were much better with some cream from the pots de crème that came for the table on the house (everyone gets this and its actually very good). The chocolate tart was the best dessert on the prix fixe menu. The cheesecake had a weird crust that didn’t taste or feel good.
All in all, I may try the bistro next door but probably won’t come to the restaurant again.

Love Phoenix restaurant week! Fantastic meal. Great service. Wonderful atmosphere. We will be back.

Such a charming place, but blink and you’ll drive right past it. The menu changes daily I think, so you’ll always get something new with each visit.
The croissants are to die for! They also have a crème brulee sampler that includes vanilla bean, passion fruit, mocha, Grand Marnier and chocolate. Awesome. Loved every bite.

Once you properly adjust your expectations and assuming you don’t show up at the same time that the gray hairs are showing up for their ‘Early Bird” meals you will find find out why this is one the long standing dining landmarks in Phoenix. French food is a lot tastier and less pretentious when it has spent a little time in the Southwest.

Talkin’ about Happy Hour here… You really can’t beat the selection or price on the ½ off champagne cocktails and wine. Food is quality also. It seems an undiscovered gem as we were the only ones there for quite some time, only to be joined by 2 small groups.
I had the mini brioche sliders ($ 8). You get to choose 3. I went with the crab cake, lamb and beef. I don’t think I would get the lamb again, but the other two were adorable, satisfactory nuggets! (They are indeed mini.)
As for my cocktail selection, I started with the champagne with bigarade liqueur (Orange liqueur from Provence: it tasted like a perfectly balanced mimosa with no calories wasted on juice! ;)) but also enjoyed the malbec and tried the cava (it was too sweet for me).
Hands down, this place is in the top 5 best happy hours in the Valley!

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Great, fantastic, amazing pizza! The croissants are delish too.