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Vagabond Kitchen
Vagabond Kitchen is locate in the quaint neighborhood of South Park, however walk in and you feel yourself being taken on a worldly adventure. We strive to take your palate across the seas to far away lands with distinct tastes.
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(26)
- fit for foodies(21)
- romantic(17)
- special occasion(11)
- notable wine list(6)
- vibrant bar scene(5)
Vagabond Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small but awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very quiet atmosphere, cool decor, friendly owner...our server was a little too quiet. Food was definelty the shining star!!! For a neighborhood restaurant, everything we tasted seemed 5 star! Delicious ..i will go back for sure! They have a brunch on the weekends , if it is half as good as my dinner was than ive got myself a new breakfast spot too!"
Dined on 6/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cute, quaint, would go back. Service was soooooo slowww tho ;("
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Urban Treasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great little innercity gem! Small menu with great items!! Service was outstanding!!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food's just hit-or-miss
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Been here enough times to realize that this place is solidly mediocre, food-wise. I've found it either bland or oversalted - a couple of good things but not enough to make me want to come back. But our waitress has been stellar, and the decor is lovely (except for some of the tables for two - a little too long, makes you feel sorta disconnected from the person you're with - and I was with my sister!)
I think the restaurant really needs to work on consistency."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We had reservations and I
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had reservations and I still waited about 25 minutes. The waiter kept forgetting to bring us our drink orders. When I asked for a knife I never received it. The food was good, but the service was terrible. I will not be going here again. I don't like writing negative reviews but I have to honest. This was supposed to be a romantic date that was not so romantic due to the service we received. I was very surprised because I've heard so many great things about this place."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a Nice Time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner was enjoyable, restaurant atmosphere was nice, and food was good. It was a little loud and crowded and the host at the door did not have our OpenTable reservation which meant that the special requests/notes on the reservation were ignored/not seen. I did however receive the OpenTable credits for the reservation."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I had the flat iron steak
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had the flat iron steak and it was very good. But I found the menu somewhat limited and I'd like to see more choices.
The atmosphere was right and the whole scene was quite enjoyable."
The atmosphere was right and the whole scene was quite enjoyable."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed the food very much
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the food very much and the coziness of the restaurant. We found it charming and interesting. We would reccomend it to others."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Progressive decline
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When Vagabond opened it was quite good - 3-4 star but never 5 star.
The last few times we've gone, the food has been unreliable and sometimes
downright bad (for instance, the scallop special the past weekend). And there
was only one server for the entire place - 20 tables?
It's off the list unless they recoup their former edge.
CWW
Bankers Hill"
The last few times we've gone, the food has been unreliable and sometimes
downright bad (for instance, the scallop special the past weekend). And there
was only one server for the entire place - 20 tables?
It's off the list unless they recoup their former edge.
CWW
Bankers Hill"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not Impressed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nothing to write home about... Big prices with small portions...I ordered the chicken coq de vin. It had 3 chicken legs in a wine sauce with small potatoes and mushrooms...again, not worth the price they charge. My husband ordered the lamb, and after one bite wanted to order something else. He ordered 2 expensive glasses of wine ( half full, and too expensive) Luckily we had a coupon. Will never go back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 11 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5-star Evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time to South Park and was pleasantly surprised. Eclectic neighborhood surrounds the restuarant. Great food and service. Excellent menu. It was a 5-star evening!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always awesome food. Sometimes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always awesome food. Sometimes service is slightly slow, but this time was fine. Was kind of a bummer being next to a large group tha was very loud, but nothing you can do in small restaurant."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lost a customer due to bad service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I hate to write a negative review; I do so hoping that it will help the Vagabond staff because I really love this restaurant. However, when my husband and I were there on Friday to celebrate our anniversary, the service was remarkably bad. We arrived a few minutes early for our 7:30 reservation and were seated promptly, but the entire meal took nearly 2 1/2 hours. The server was rude to my husband when he checked on a drink order that he'd requested 10 minutes earlier. And there was no regret expressed about the slow service. We were not in a hurry, so the wait wasn't devastating, but my husband will never go back there because of our experience. I'm sad because this is one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Vagabond Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wow . . . this place is amazing! The chicken coq au vin was incredible. Their wines are impressive, too. The ambience and decor was rustic, quaint, & French/European. You won't be disappointed."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vagabond Kitchen
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic