Chef of the Vintage House restaurant since 1997, Chef Matt Parker expresses his deep passion for the culinary arts and fine wine to his guests. Combining classical training at renowned cooking schools with extensive travel, he has created Hickory's finest restaurant for intimate dining, celebrations and private business functions in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

Chef Parker attended the French Culinary Institute in New York City while training as a sous chef at Bloomingdale’s famous Le Train Bleu restaurant in Manhattan. After graduating from FCI, he moved to London then Paris to attain Advanced Certification from the renowned Le Cordon Bleu.

Upon returning to the U.S., Chef Parker became Executive Chef for the Aristocrat Hotel in Dallas, Texas and followed as sous chef at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans working side by side with Chef Emeril Lagasse. Chef Parker continued to hone his craft as sous chef at the Dallas Four Seasons Hotel and New York City’s Four Seasons Pierre Hotel.

In 1991, Chef Parker was recruited as Executive Chef for the Siena Hotel's Il Palio Restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina followed by a stint as Executive Chef for the exclusive Elk River Club in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Chef Parker fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing the Vintage House from original owner Glenda Schenck in 1997. He has continued to set Hickory's fine dining standard ever since.

Traveling to the most distinguished wine-producing regions of the world, Chef Parker has gained extensive knowledge of fine wines and vintages with a special appreciation for French Bordeaux. He has developed a finely honed palate through countless blind tastings as well as numerous privately conducted winery tours with vineyard owners and cellar-masters. Chef Parker has hand selected one of the most comprehensive wine cellars in western North Carolina and shares his collection with guests on the Vintage House Wine List.
menu

Small Plates

Escargot Burgundy Reduction, Roasted Garlic, Herbs, Toasted Baguette.
$17
Calamari Dusted in Corn Flour, Pancetta Vinaigrette, Roasted Garlic Aioli
$17
Crab Cakes Remoulade, Crispy Leeks, Charred Lemon
$26
Beef Tartare* Filet Mignon, Shallot, Dijon, Egg Yolk, Herbs, Sourdough Baguette
$21
Butternut & Pumpkin Ravioli Brown Butter Sauce and Bourbon Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola and Sage
$17
Home Made Yeast Rolls Made to Order, Finished With Honey Butter and Salt, Served With House Whipped Butter
$7

Salads

Add Protein to Any Salad
Caesar Salad Baby Gem Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Crouton
$6 | $16
Baby Spinach Salad Caramelized Onions, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade, Crumbled and Fried Goat Cheese
$6 | $16
House Salad Local Lettuce, Seasonal Vegetables, Sourdough Crouton, Served With Your Choice of Dressing
$5 | $14
Poached Pear Salad Poached Pears, Toasted Walnuts, Danish Blue Cheese, Crispy Leeks, Golden Raisins, Champagne & Dijon Vinaigrette
$25

Salad Protein Addons

Chicken
$10
Filet Medallion*
$13
Grilled Salmon*
$12
Seared Scallops*
$15
Crab Cake
$14
Grilled Shrimp
$15
Tempeh
$10

Pastas

All Pasta Dishes Served With Complimentary Side Salad
Scallops and Fettuccini* Parmesan, Cream, Baby Spinach, Roasted Garlic
$38
Braised Beef Papardelle* Black Pearl Mushrooms, Créme Fraiche, Fried Shallots
$36
Bucatini Bolognese Aged Pancetta, Fresh Pasta, Basil, Plum Tomatoes
$28

Entrées

All Entrees Served With Complimentary Side Salad
Ribeye* Braised Greens, Potato Pavé, VH Steak Sauce, Roasted Marrow Butter
$62
Filet Tournedos* Oyster Mushrooms & Root Vegetables, Madeira Reduction, Parsnip Purée, Blue Cheese
$49
Adobo Spiced Salmon* And Shrimp Carolina Gold Rice Pilaf, Beurre Blanc, Wilted Greens
$45
Pan Roasted Chicken Creamed Kale, Root Vegetables, Toasted Sweet Corn, Fried Caper
$30
Filet Mignon* Potato Purée, Market Vegetables, Bordelaise, Maldon Salt
$45
Outer Banks Scallops* & Pork Belly Carolina Gold Rice Perloo, Chili Oil, Micro Chervil
$45
Joyce Farm Duck Breast* Parsnip Purée, Potato Pavé, Smoked Blackberries, Blackberry & Cabernet Reduction
$48
NC Rainbow Trout Local Mushroom Risotto, Beurre Blanc, Sweet Corn Tapenade, Blue Crab
$48

Desserts

Hazelnut Pot de Créme Vanilla Cookie, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Frangelico, Raspberry Compote, Chantilly Créme
$13
VH Profiterole Puff Pastry, Vanilla Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Toasted Walnuts, Orange Zest, Berries
$14
Red Wine Poached Pear Mulled Wine Gastrique, Blackberry Sorbet, Dehydrated Pear, Berries.
$12
20% Gratuity will be added to parties of eight or more.
Additional $10 fee for all split orders. Please keep in mind that separate checks require significant additional time.
The Vintage House Staff and Family deeply appreciate your patronage!
Please inquire about our catering services and wine purchasing opportunities.
selections based on availability
Corkage Fee: $15

By the Glass

Sparkling

NV Glera, La Marca "Prosecco"
$11

Champagne & Sparkling

NV Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada, Freixenet "Blanc de Blancs" Brut
$38
NV Chardonnay, Jacques Pelvas "Grand Cuvée" Brut Blanc de Blancs
$44
NV Sparkling Blend, Jacques Pelvas "Grand Cuvée" Brut Rosé
$39
NV Glera, La Marca "Prosecco"
$38
NV Champagne Blend, Louis Perdrier "Brut Rosé"
$38
NV Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Louis Roederer "Brut Rosé"
$168
NV Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Louis Roederer "Collection 242"
$134
NV Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Moët & Chandon "Impérial" Brut
$98
NV Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Moët & Chandon "Rosé Impérial"
$110
NV Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Taittinger "Brut La Francaise"
$122
NV Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Veuve Clicquot "Brut"
$114

Whites

2020 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill "Estate"
$11
2021 Riesling, J. Lohr "Bay Mist"
$10
2020 Chardonnay, Le Grand Noir "Black Sheep"
$11
2021 Chardonnay, Milou
$10
2021 Pinot Grigio, Mirabello
$10
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Textbook
$13
NV Moscato, Umberto Fiore "Moscato d'Asti"
$10

Rosés

2021 Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Les Hauts Plateaux - Alpes de Haute Provence
$10

Reds

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Barter & Trade
$12
2019 Red Bordeaux Blend, Château Blouin "Bordeaux"
$10
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr "Hilltop"
$18
2020 Pinot Noir, Michael Pozzan
$12
2018 Pinot Noir, Montinore Estate
$13
2020 Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Peirano "Illusion"
$10
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Hall
$10
You are welcome to bring your own special bottle of wine. Vintage House will charge a $15 corkage fee.
All wines are subject to change due to availability.

By the Bottle

Notable Whites

2021 Chenin Blanc, Arnaud Lambert "Clos de Midi" Saumur
$49
2020 Riesling, Dr. Loosen "Red Slate" Dry
$34
2018 Pinot Blanc, The Four Graces
$45
2020 Verdejo, Green & Social
$32
2021 Riesling, J. Lohr "Bay Mist"
$34
2016 Petit Manseng, Jones von Drehle
$53
2020 Albariño, Lagar de Cervera
$46
2018 Colombard, Marsanne, Roussanne, Muscat Blanc, Martha Stoumen "Post Flirtation"
$57
2021 Pinot Grigio, Mirabello
$34
2018 Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Mélanie Pfister Rendez-Vous en Blanc
$52
NV Moscato, Umberto Fiore "Moscato d'Asti"
$34
2020 Pinot Gris, Westmount
$35

Chardonnay

2017 Chardonnay, Beringer "Luminus"
$49
2017 Chardonnay, Bouchaine "Estate Vineyard"
$45
2020 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill "Estate"
$44
2017 Chardonnay, Chamisal
$39
2018 Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano "Reserve"
$56
2017 Chardonnay, Freemark Abbey
$49
2019 Chardonnay, Gilles Noblet "Pouilly-Fuisse" Domaine De La Collonge
$46
2020 Chardonnay, Le Grand Noir "Black Sheep"
$40
2019 Chardonnay, Louis Jadot "Bourgogne"
$39
2016 Chardonnay, MacRostie "Sonoma Coast"
$39
2021 Chardonnay, Milou
$38
2018 Chardonnay, Mount Eden Vineyards "Wolff Vineyard"
$45
2018 Chardonnay, Prescription
$42
2018 Chardonnay, Rombauer
$86

Sauvignon Blanc

2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott
$48
2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Cliff Lede
$48
2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Craggy Range "Te Muna Road Vineyard"
$40
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Daou
$36
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Hall
$46
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Heitz Cellars
$68
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Jermann
$71
2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Lail Vineyards "Blueprint"
$89
NV Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift "Locations NZ"
$36
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Régis Minet "Vieilles Vignes" Pouilly Fumé
$51
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Textbook
$50
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria "Private Bin"
$32

Rosés

2019 Shiraz, Chardonnay, Grenache, Muscat Blanc, Belle de Provence
$36
2021 Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Les Hauts Plateaux - Alpes de Haute Provence
$34

Red Blend

2014 Red Blend, Buoncristiani "OPC Proprietary Red"
$109
2010 Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cenyth
$99
2015 Red Bordeaux Blend, Chalk Hill "Estate Red"
$98
2019 Red Bordeaux Blend, Château Blouin "Bordeaux"
$35
2017 Red Blend, Finca Villacreces "Pruno"
$46
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Harvey & Harriet
$57
2016 Red Blend, Hedges "Red Mountain"
$71
2017 Red Rhone Blend, Le Mistral "Joseph's Blend"
$56
2018 Red Bordeaux Blend, Leviathan
$83
NV Petite Sirah, Barbera, Tempranillo, Syrah, Grenache, Orin Swift "Locations CA"
$38
NV Grenache, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Carignan, Orin Swift "Locations E"
$32
NV Negroamaro, Nero d'Avola, Barbera, Orin Swift "Locations I"
$40
2020 Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Peirano "Illusion"
$34
2017 Red Blend, The Pessimist
$36
2010 Red Bordeaux Blend, St. Supéry "Élu"
$128
2019 Red Blend, Tradition
$75
2018 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, 22% Cabernet Franc, Treasure Hunter "Pardon my French" Proprietary Blend
$56
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Truth
$56

Notable Reds

2016 Sangiovese, Altesino "Brunello di Montalcino"
$89
2015 Grenache, Syrah, André Brunel "Cuvée Sabrine" Côtes du Rhône Villages
$47
2017 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvédre, Arnaud de Villeneuve N°153 RD 900 Côtes du Roussillon Rouge
$36
2018 Grenache, Beckmen Vineyards "Estate"
$55
2017 Zinfandel, Bedrock "Old Vine"
$54
2016 Sangiovese, Caparzo "Brunello di Montalcino"
$96
2010 Red Rhône Blend, Chapelle St. Theodoric "La Guigasse" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
$99
2020 Cabernet Franc, Charles Bove
$44
2016 Red Bordeaux Blend, Château Fombrauge "St. Emilion" Grand Cru
$109
2020 Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Château La Nerthe "Les Cassagnes" Côtes du Rhône Villages
$54
2014 Red Bordeaux Blend, Château Pas de l'Ane
$143
2017 Red Rhône Blend, Château Pesquié "Quíntessence" Ventoux
$50
2016 Shiraz, d'Arenberg "The Footbolt"
$46
2014 Petit Verdot, Decero "Remolinos Vineyard"
$66
2018 Mourvèdre, Dirty & Rowdy "Familiar"
$51
2010 Red Rhône Blend, Domaine Charvin "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"
$109
2013 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Domaine Lafage "Tessellae" Old Vines
$42
2017 Red Rhône Blend, Famille Perrin "Les Sinards" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
$84
2013 Syrah, Gramercy Cellars
$59
2017 Zinfandel, Hartford "Old Vine"
$57
2016 Sangiovese, Il Marroneto "Brunello di Montalcino"
$139
2018 Cabernet Franc, Inconnu 'Lalalu'
$42
2019 Red Bordeaux Blend, Jean-Louis Chave "Mon Coeur" Côtes-du-Rhône
$51
2016 Syrah, Jean-Louis Chave "Offerus" Saint-Joseph
$72
2021 Gamay, Louis Jadot "Beaujolais-Villages"
$36
2016 Merlot, Sangiovese, Luce "La Vite Lucente"
$52
2018 Zinfandel, Mazzocco
$42
2016 Red Rhône Blend, Montirius "Garrigues" Vacqueyras
$49
2012 Shiraz, OliverHill "Jimmy Section"
$56
2015 Tempranillo, Orben
$60
2016 Merlot, Provenance "Napa Valley"
$55
2016 Red Rhône Blend, Raymond Usseglio "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"
$89
2019 Zinfandel, Ridge "Three Valleys"
$52
2019 Red Rhône Blend, Saint Cosme "Côtes du Rhône"
$39
2016 Red Rhône Blend, Saint Cosme "Gigondas"
$59
2017 Red Rhône Blend, Saint Cosme "Les Deux Albion" Côtes du Rhône
$44
2016 Merlot, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
$66
2017 Merlot, Swanson
$69
2017 Malbec, Tapiz "Alta Collection"
$40
2017 Monastrell, Tarima Hill "Old Vines"
$36
2016 Syrah, Tenet "The Pundit"
$38
2013 Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Terre Rouge "Garrigue"
$49
2017 Shiraz, Torbreck "Woodcutter's"
$46
2019 Syrah, Truchard
$44
2018 Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, Zenato "Ripassa" Valpolicella Superiore
$64

Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards
$58
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards "Alexander School Reserve"
$79
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit
Verdot, Malbec,
 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Cyrus"
$113
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Anderson's Conn Valley "Estate Reserve"
$159
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Barter & Trade
$47
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckmen Vineyards "Estate"
$58
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer "Knights Valley"
$51
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Lapostolle "Cuvée Alexandré"
$51
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caterwaul
$102
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus
$174
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chappellet "Signature"
$128
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Montelena
$120
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle "Canoe Ridge Estate"
$59
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Conn Creek
$75
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy "Sonoma County"
$58
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Eden
$94
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey
$97
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gramercy Cellars
$92
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hindsight
$61
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr "Hilltop"
$62
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson Estate
$45
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Juggernaut
$46
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Katherine Goldschmidt "Stonemason Hill"
$51
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lail Vineyards "Blueprint"
$169
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Laurel Glen "Counterpoint"
$97
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Le Pich
$113
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini "Alexander Valley"
$81
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini "Napa Valley"
$79
2018 Red Blend, Matthews "Claret"
$50
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Miner "Emily's Cuvée"
$121
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nadia "Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard"
$39
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Penley "Phoenix"
$39
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Peñalolén
$43
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Ridge "Napa Valley"
$96
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Post & Beam
$83
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond "Reserve Selection"
$88
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reynolds Family
$118
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Craig "Affinity"
$139
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Hall
$38
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonestreet
$89
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonestreet
$78
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonestreet
$96
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull "Estate Grown"
$104
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Whitehall Lane "Tre Leoni"
$69

Pinot Noir

2020 Pinot Noir, Alexana "Revana Vineyard"
$99
2020 Pinot Noir, Belle Glos "Balade"
$55
2018 Pinot Noir, Belle Glos "Clark & Telephone Vineyard"
$86
2018 Pinot Noir, CHEV
$174
2018 Pinot Noir, CIRQ.
$365
2019 Pinot Noir, Cristom "Mt. Jefferson Cuvée"
$94
2016 Pinot Noir, Domaine Eden
$108
2019 Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene "Evenstad Reserve"
$158
2016 Pinot Noir, Gary Farrell "Russian River Selection"
$77
2013 Pinot Noir, Hahn "SLH Estate"
$64
2017 Pinot Noir, J Vineyards
$43
2015 Pinot Noir, J.K. Carriere "Vespidae"
$74
2013 Pinot Noir, Jackson Estate
$52
2016 Pinot Noir, Jackson Estate
$49
2018 Pinot Noir, Kosta Browne "Gap's Crown Vineyard"
$280
2019 Pinot Noir, Martin Ray "Sonoma County"
$46
2014 Pinot Noir, Mateo
$46
2021 Pinot Noir, Meiomi
$36
2020 Pinot Noir, Michael Pozzan
$45
2018 Pinot Noir, Montinore Estate
$49
2018 Pinot Noir, Morgan "Twelve Clones"
$68
2019 Pinot Noir, Siduri "Russian River Valley"
$80
2015 Pinot Noir, Siduri "Sta. Rita Hills"
$62
2020 Pinot Noir, Siduri "Willamette Valley"
$68

Desserts

Dessert Wines

NV White Blend, Broadbent "Reserve 5 Years Old"
$9
2015 Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Château Coutet "Sauternes-Barsac"
$11
NV Porto, Cockburn's "Fine Ruby" Porto
$7
NV Port Blend, Smith Woodhouse "Lodge Reserve Porto"
$8
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271 Third Avenue Northwest
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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