Reviews for Derk's Filet & Vine in Montgomery, AL
This is NOT a Black-owned Soul Food restaurant even though it's in a prodomitly Black neighborhood. Disappointed is an... understatement. Got this recommendation from our hotel for a good "soul food" place which couldn't be furest from the truth.Food was bland & unseasoned at best, green peas/green beans seemed poured right out the can, heated and served, meat/fish didlook good & fresh but is flavorless, corn bread was dry and like hockey pucks, tarter sauce was not made from scratch and thesliced cake seemed to be box cake also not from scratch. Sandwiches ???? were not available despite a full list of them on themenu. And if you're ordering catering from here, the lemonade is NOT fresh squeezed, it's Minute Maid from the soda machine witha few pieces of old lemon slices, that are sitting out, on the counter, by the ice tea canisters, just dropped in the gallon jug& shaken up. Lastly, no one on the line was wearing gloves and was handling hot food. In short, this is basic cafeteria stylefood at a higher price. Read more
Everything is always hot, well seasoned and great tasting. The chicken salad in the grab & go case is fantastic!
Short trip to Montgomery and lunch at Derek?s Filet and Vine. First timer and it didn?t disappoint.
I have lived all over the country and eaten at many places . This place is easily top 3 places I?ve ever eaten at. Always... fantastic food, always consistent food and always great service. BEST PLACE IN MONTGOMERY HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!! 10/10 Read more
Fantastic homestyle cooking! Quick for lunch, awesome little store with lots of alcohol options. Their fried fish batter was... amazing and the cheesy broccoli was amazing. Definitely coming back! Read more
I am so glad I found this place! I chose a veggie plate and all four were delicious! Next time I am trying the baked beans since... another patron couldn't say enough good things about them! I also love the store portion. Lots of unique beers and a great wineselection! Will definitely return! Read more
This is a very popular locally owned place for lunch for workers from the Downtown area and Cloverdale. Parking is tight in this... area so get there around 11:30 if you want to get a spot near the building. The restaurant offers a meat and three selectionfrom a cafeteria-like service line as well as hot and cold sandwiches. There are usually about 4 or 5 meat selections to choosefrom and at least a dozen sides, all large, homemade and very, very good. The line moves quickly and the service is friendly.The sandwiches are very good also, and they have a wide assortment of baked goods from a nearby bakery. The restaurant has a lotof space and a great atmosphere. The tables are arranged among crates of wine. It's a wonderful place for lunch. Also Saturdaybreakfast is fabulous. I wish they had breakfast available every day! Read more
The food was great. The real surprise was the incredible selection of wine and beer. Spectacular!