Vivante French Eatery - Carmel

Almost everything was excellent. The only issue was that we had a waiter service area right at our back, which was disappointing and, at times, very loud as they were getting new table settings out. Other than that, it was wonderful. They even gave my daughter a free dessert for her 25th birthday celebration.

Kassidy was an excellent waitress—attentive to our requests very professional! The food was delicious as well. The igloo atmosphere was really fun and festive. I did notice as I entered the igloo that we had to stoop down to get in or move around inside. I'm sure your wait staff all have backaches, since they have to do it repeatedly. They should all receive a complimentary chiropractor visit massage once the igloos are removed for the season!

We had brunch in one of their outdoor igloos. The food was great both my husband and I had the Vivante breakfast. The server was kind and quick. The igloo was a neat experience but it was dirty. There were crumbs on the table and food (I spotted old, dried pasta) on the floor. It would be lovely if a little more attention was taken on cleanliness.

I normally have great things to say about this restaurant, so I'm hoping today was an off-day. While the food was good, the service was sub-par. Our server wasn't very attentive, and we had to ask other waiters to find him. He didn't clear our plates from the table. The restaurant was not crowded, but our minimal effort cocktails took awhile to arrive. Also, I typically love their **** Mary's; however, this was the smallest one I have ever received there, and it lacked garnishes. Again, I'm normally a fan, so I hope this was just a bad day.

I Live a block from Vivante. I have eaten there dozen 's of times including the 1st year they were open on NYE, Brunch and my father 's Celebration of life in the PDR. This was my Birthday dinner. My Mother my Step dad 's 1st visit. After 45 min of not having our drink or food order, we flagged someone down.The gal said that she was training but would take our order that she wasn 't sure what was going on. We waited for over another 25min for our drinks glass of wine, scotch soda and a coke Another 40 minutes, for our entree 's total over an hour for our food chicken, salmon and a cheese burger. Food was just ok. So, apparently, short servers and short in the kitchen. My mother Step Dad are still talking about how horrible the experience was. I assured them that our dinner and service was not indicative of Vivante. They are adamant that they do not wish to return. I can not say that if that were my 1st experience at Vivante that I may feel the same. No clue what was going on. Beyond an off night. We had dinner on 30th 31st both nights were packed ! at a competitive restaurant up the Monon to have flawless service which we don 't expect service to be flawless but 12/29 was atrocious ! food quality Incredible. I don 't like to leave less than perfect reviews but ! Vivante needs to know if they don 't already. No one else dining on 12/29 could have been very happy with the service or food quality that evening. Pretty Much a train wreck from beginning to end. Embarrassed that I suggested as I will never ever hear the end of the debacle from my mother. ;