I had the pleasure of sampling Vin's shrimp bisque at the Houston Grand Tasting in Sugar Land earlier this year. It was the first booth to run out of food. So it was with eager anticipation that I returned to Vin, hoping for another taste of that delectable bisque. The $35 prix fixe pre-theater menu was just the ticket, a must try - the bisque, a salad, nice bread, tenderloin, dessert. Not so great were the flat bread appetizers, which look better than they taste. We had the Bianca, which was lump crabmeat over zucchini and tomato. The crabmeat was not lump, it was beaten, and stinky. It tasted more like bad tuna. Vin needs to work on the service as well. The hostesses are clueless, as are the waiters. My waiter didn't know which end was up - we took our desserts to go - when I got home and opened the bag, I found out he forgot to give me one dessert and gave me what appeared to be someone else's left over banana pudding. The decor is a beautiful, modern, lush, very tastefully appointed in deep red hues. It has a very metropolitan vibe, and feels more like a restaurant you'd find in NYC or Hollywood. This is a great place to impress a date or if you don't mind the bumbling staff and not-so-consistent fare.
Pros: Hip, metropolitan decor
Cons: Hostess, service, inconsistent food
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