Vega Tapas Cafe

[BTG]

We had a small dinner last night at Vega. This was my third trip there in the past two years and as bad as I want to, I can't make myself really like the place.
I like what they are trying to do with the vibe, small plates, and original food items. It just seems that once you get past the great descriptions on the menu, the food really does not wow me like I want it to. The waiter was very much average and I don't feel I am getting my monies worth. For $10 to $14 per appetizer I want to have more than a little min appetizer that allows me and the wife a small bite or two each.

For the cold dish we had-
*Eggplant Napoleon
Eggplant layered with Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula & Oven – Dried Tomatoes. Drizzled with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pestoes
Sounded alot better than it looked.

For the three hot dishes we had-

*Crustacèos Bravas
Spicy ‘Brave’ Crawfish & Potatoes with Garlic Alioli
This was basically a few fried crawfish tails with some cubed potatoes.

*Char-grilled Green Mussels
with Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil and Idiazabal Cheese

*Empanadilla de Cochinillo
Pulled ‘Cochon du Lait’ topped on Flaky Pastry, with Onions, Red Cabbage, and Pepper Jelly
I had no more than a table spoon(if that) of meat in this dish.

Again, I am not one who complains about small portions and such, but the flavor and execution of these dishes did not do all that much for me.
With a couple of drinks and the tip I walked out $80 poorer.

We were a little early for a Saturday night, but with all of my other visits, there were only a few other tables occupied.

[edible complex]

they are doing their Med menus now:
Tour of the Mediterranean

Our most popular event of the year begins July 14
Every week spotlights a NEW country
All Mediterranean Tasting Menus are $27 (5 courses)
optional pairing of regional wines, just $15

I can't seem to get out of there (or anywhere) for under $75pp, so this looked like a nice option.
http://vegatapascafe.com/holiday-menus.htm

[dragongrrl]

"Crustacèos Bravas
Spicy ‘Brave’ Crawfish & Potatoes with Garlic Alioli
This was basically a few fried crawfish tails with some cubed potatoes.

I'm ignorant. What is a "brave" crawfish? Do they fight back?

[bam bam]

For the cold dish we had-
*Eggplant Napoleon
Eggplant layered with Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula & Oven – Dried Tomatoes. Drizzled with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pestoes
Sounded alot better than it looked.



This doesn't sound all that good to tell you the truth.

I like the place but I agree it can be underwhelming. I know you ordered 4 plates, but I bet you wanted a big breakfast this morning.

[BTG]

This doesn't sound all that good to tell you the truth.

I like the place but I agree it can be underwhelming. I know you ordered 4 plates, but I bet you wanted a big breakfast this morning.

I wanted to go down the street to Mark Twains and get a pizza to bring home is what I really wanted to do.

[Pelican Six]

I wanted to go down the street to Mark Twains and get a pizza to bring home is what I really wanted to do.

BTG, speaking of down the street, have you been to Chateau du Lac yet?

[BTG]

BTG, speaking of down the street, have you been to Chateau du Lac yet?

I stopped in for a lunch one day and have been a few times for drinks. Pretty good experience.

[justagirl]

Is Chateau du Lac one of those places I could stop by after work and have a glass of wine and an app/salad at the bar? What about yall Pelican Six...would that work at your place? It's my favourite way of dining out alone. It's usually fun talking to the bartender and whom ever else may be at the bar.

[Pelican Six]

Well, I haven't been to CdL since they moved, so I can't speak for them. I have been to Vega's bar for drinks and enjoyed it, but I don't know if they will serve food to you there.

And yes, I serve food at the bar when requested, also. Doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's usually singles or couples either early in the shift or very late. And I make a kick-ass Cosmo, or so I hear. :)

[BTG]

JAG, the bar is what I liked most about CDL. Both the bartenders that I have met were very friendly and they had no problem serving food there.
I have not been lately, but I had seen some signs they were putting our front advertising some really cheap happy hour deals.

[mojo]

Last time I went the music was cranked up so that conversation was not possible in a regular tone of voice. The music was techno something or other featuring a drum machine - not to my taste, but the volume was the worst part.

Asked the server to turn it down and he said that the owner liked it that way , but since it was early (6:30 pm) and there were only a few diners present he would ask the owner to turn it down. A few minutes later, the volume was reduced and this made the experience more enjoyable.

The food was OK, nothing special.

[edible complex]

Is Chateau du Lac one of those places I could stop by after work and have a glass of wine and an app/salad at the bar? What about yall Pelican Six...would that work at your place? It's my favourite way of dining out alone. It's usually fun talking to the bartender and whom ever else may be at the bar.

We usually start at the bar at CDL and then never leave, enjoying far too much wine and plenty of good food. The music there is not loud or offensive. And like BTG, I find the bartenders very friendly without being intrusive.

[PNG]

We have enjoyed okay food at Vega. We have done one of their wine tastings too. The only real complaint that we have there is that, after watching the bartender make our drinks incorrectly and with the wrong liquor, the bartender and server argued with us that we were wrong and they made what we ordered. We sat right there and watched them make the drinks. Lying does not work if the liee is watching you!