Vinoco Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant

Vinoco Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant

147 Mineola Blvd.
Mineola, NY 11501 

(516) 307-8056 or (516) 307-8055

www.vinocony.com/

Here We Go:  I stopped at Vinoco on a whim and wasn't exactly sure what to expect.  The small area filled with packed seating, tiny bar and an open view of the kitchen left me a little uncertain.  I grabbed a seat at the bar and watched waiters whiz by with plate after plate of amazing looking food.  I ordered several dishes from the menu and each one seemed better than the last (the Tropical Lobster & Peach Crunchy Summer Roll was a dream).  The dress is polished-casual, so jeans and a nice top will work.  Expect to wait a little while if you do not make a reservation (although there isn't really a place to wait inside), and parties over 2 should definitely call ahead.  As for parking, bring along some quarters for the meters or prepare to swipe your card to pay for the lot located behind the restaurant.

Feast Your Eyes:

Tropical Lobster & Peach Crunchy Summer Roll

Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Bottom Line:  Definitely check it out!