WHETHER IT'S DROWNING IN BUTTER OR GLAZED IN TOMATO SAUCE, UNCLE VINNY WANTS EVERY GUEST TO ENJOY OUR FAMILY RECIPES THE ITALIAN WAY:
ONE HAND TO EAT,
TWO HANDS TO SPEAK.
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 15:00–22:00
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00
Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
EVERYDAY FROM 3PM-5PM
$3-FRESH, RAW OYSTER
$3-WOOD-FIRED BAKED CLAMS
$10-FRIED GUYS
$15-MUSSELS MARINARA
$15-WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
$1 OFF ALL BREWS
$2 OFF LUSH PUPPIES(FROZEN COCKTAILS)
$3 OFF GLASS OF WINES
Vinny's Clam Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Chicago / Illinois
Seafood
Southwest Suburbs
Best Overall
Southwest Suburbs
Best Service
Southwest Suburbs
Best Ambience
Southwest Suburbs
Hot spot
Southwest Suburbs
Lively
Southwest Suburbs
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinny's Clam Bar offers a lively atmosphere and exceptional service, with standout servers like Becky and Susie Q. The seafood, particularly the oysters, receives high praise for being "fresh and delicious." While some find the ambiance loud, many appreciate the energetic vibe and "fun 70s music." Overall, it's a "hidden gem" with excellent food and vibrant energy.
723 Reviews
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Julie VIP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time from start to finish celebrating our friend’s 60th birthday. Becky was a phenomenal server and put an extra special touch with everything she did. Thanks for a memorable night.
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Monica VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We celebrated my 53rd birthday at Vinny's tonight. Service was excellent (Jen) and food was delicious. They made my birthday, for the second year in a row, super special. Cheers🥂🥂🥂
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Stephanie
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our waitress Becky was amazing, the manager Gina was awesome. The food and baked clams were delicious. You will not be disappointed.
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Larry
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
The food was excellent. However, the ambiance was a bit loud. It was challenging to have a conversation at our table.
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 14 April 2025
Hey Larry, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Vinny's Clam Bar. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our ambiance to your liking. We apologize if the noise level was a bit high, and we appreciate your understanding. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Best, The Management Team
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Rebecca VIP
Chicago34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
You can’t go wrong with an evening at Vinny’s. It doesn’t matter what you order you will be pleasantly surprised and never leave hungry. The ambience and waitstaff is always stellar and the drinks and food highly creative and delicious. I drive over an hour each time I visit so it’s definitely worth it!!
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 12 April 2025
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Vinny's Clam Bar and that you enjoyed your evening. It's wonderful to know that you were pleasantly surprised with our food and drinks. We're also glad to hear that you found our ambience and waitstaff to be stellar. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue delivering great experiences. We're glad you drive over the hour each time you visit and we hope to see you again soon! Hopefully we will be seeing you in the city sometime soon.
Best regards,
The Management Team
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Jim
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We visited on our wedding anniversary. Meghan and Morgan were the best. The rest of the staff was very attentive, also. The food was excellent.
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 9 April 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Jim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your anniversary celebration at Vinny's Clam Bar. It's great to know that our team provided excellent service and that you found our food to be excellent as well. We strive to make every visit memorable and we're glad we could contribute to your special day. Looking forward to your next visit!
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Gregg VIP
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 2
Really good food. Way too loud. Would have preferred oldies like Frank Sinatra instead of the DJ blasting disco and R & B from the 70’s and 80’s. And the waiter was really pushing the truffle oil.
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 7 April 2025
Thanks for the review, Gregg! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the truffle oil to be delicious. We apologize if the music was a bit too loud for your taste. You'll hear more of those classics Sunday through Thursday. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience, so your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to see you again soon at Vinny's Clam Bar!
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ElizabethL
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
As always!!! We had a great night at Vinny’s! The food is excellent, everything is so fresh. I love the meatball salad! We also had some clam chowda and fire grilled shrimp. Excellent! The cocktails are amazing, try the Lemon Creek Park! And our server was an absolute doll! Vinny’s has become our go-to restaurant! They never disappoint!
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 7 April 2025
Hello ElizabethL,
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great night at Vinny's. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our fresh ingredients, meatball salad, clam chowder, and fire grilled shrimp. We're also glad that our cocktails hit the spot for you! Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Best,
The Management Team
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Michelle
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent and cheerful staff. Food was fabulous. Fun atmosphere, too.
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 1 April 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Vinny's Clam Bar. It's wonderful to know that our food and atmosphere added to your positive experience. We appreciate your feedback on our value and strive to provide the best to our customers. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Best regards,
The Management Team
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Tracy VIP
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 5
Ambience 1
The radio is so loud that you can’t have a conversation with your own table and the waiter could not hear us. We asked for butter twice but got water instead because they can’t hear us.
We got penne with the vodka sauce but the sauce did not taste like it used to.
Vinny's Clam BarResponded on 2 April 2025
Hello Tracy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Vinny's Clam Bar didn't meet your expectations. We understand how important it is to have a comfortable conversation with your table and we apologize if the noise level was too high. We also regret to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations, we always aim to provide excellent service. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our penne with vodka sauce though! Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly look into the issues you've mentioned. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
Best regards,
Vinny's Clam Bar Management Team
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