Wine Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"We had a party of 6 and opted for the 10 course tasting meal with wine pairings. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the wines and food courses..."

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M Winehouse

"Super cute wine place. Wines are delicious and the staff knows about the different flavors which makes the experience even better. Go upstairs and..."

Jessica A

"Enjoy a great time with a close friend or romantic one in the attic loft with a street view of people walking Little Italy. But go downstairs if you..."

P T

"Came by here with my mom on a Friday afternoon, and was surprised to see how empty the place was. The woman working behind the counter was nice and..."

Caleb Everson

"Adrian at the winehouse is a true master of customer service. His wine expertise is exceptional, and his attentive, personalized approach makes every..."

Crypt Neato

"The lady in the store was so welcoming and has good customer skills.They have a good wine and their place is so cozy and has great views of the town..."

Nombuso Shongwe

"Whether it's before and/or after dinner in Little Italy, you'd want to ease into the experience at M. Winehouse for it's cute and cozy environment..."

Andre Couturier Maitret (andrecm)

"Yum wine. Great service. Intimate setting. Beautiful view. Eclectic decor. Games for days. Strange location of..."

Hillary Hawkins

"Awesome cute place for decent glass of wine. Would go here all the time if lived closer. Bartender / server was very nice and attentive. Can sit..."

Mark Steele

"Wine bar with board games, located in a charming small historic house. The upstairs room offers nice view of the street and intersection - perfect..."

DR Carlson

"We had a blast there. We went upstairs and played games while sipping on some wine and sangria. Great place to..."

roy bradley

"Cute wine bar with a fun menu. Plenty of options for everyone! Great..."

Lauren Welch

"Cute little house to stop for a glass of wine. Entertaining decor, lots of games..."

Mary Taylor

"Cozy spot to meet with someone for drinks. The upstairs has a large selection of board games and card games, perfect for a fun date or hanging with a..."

Daniel Stephany

"I enjoyed a couple of glasses of bubbly on the tiny patio while people watching. It was a nice, unexpected escape. Our bartender was really..."

April

"The employees here were so sweet and attentive. It was very lively and fun because of the vinyl Tuesday night. Shout out to Fern, chimis, and Mikey...."

Melanie Sanchez

"Cozy little house with great ambiance. Stocked with plenty of board games to keep entertained. Nice wide variety of..."

Veronica Santos

"M Winehouse is an Amazing historical space with a great selection of eclectic Wines. Our server Monica knew her stuff! She helped us pick some..."

Harlo Odin

"This is a great wine bar. I love the little porch out front, it makes you feel like you are really just sitting at home but with a much better wine..."

Christina Spires

Il Sogno Italiano

Wine Steals

"I love this place! but i do think that the liberty station location has an amazing ambiance and I favor that place over this location. Yet, a friend..."

Michael Schmidt

"Spacious place to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine and listen to live music on Sundays. Ordered the half size 'Add Everything' board ($18.50) which..."

Karen Klaus

"A nice, big, airy place to catch some great live music on Sundays. A tremendous selection of wine and love that they have gluten free pizza..."

Ryan Staniszeski

"Cute rustic wine bar with live music every Saturday 7pm to 10pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm no cover... Ten tastings on Saturdays from 4pm to 6pm for $10..."

Shifting Daily

"After the long walk east on University, we needed a break and stopped at Wine Steals during Taste of Hillcrest 2013. They were serving flat crust..."

Casa Paloma (Casa Paloma)

"Got a groupon here and had a great time. They explained all the cheeses on the platter, and re-explained things for those who missed it. Great..."

Victor Wang

"Great little spot to grab a glass and some gossip. Their cheese plate is enormous to maybe bring a friend -- or your appetite -- wine specials are..."

Nicole Gurney

"Great retail prices on bottles and only $6 corkage if you drink it there, Sunday nights no corkage so even better! Happy hour Tues thru Fri and $5..."

Cat Evans

"If you're into smooth fruity wine but not so sweet try their Golan Wine..."

Jazvelyn Ruiz

"Been here with Wine Fanatics (meetup). Great place to meet talk and..."

Robert B

"great pizza and great..."

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jeremy moore

The Owl

Vin De Syrah

82/100 (1725 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"My only regret is that we did not stay longer after our wine tasting. The place really seemed to pick up later in the evening. Next time we will..."

Stu Ford

"What a great Thursday night with Mint Arella singing jazzy songs with James Ferguson on the keyboard. Enjoyed the ambiance, the wine, the people and..."

Alice Greene

"If you're looking for a different and truly unique experience this is the place for you. That is, if you can find your way in. A great place to go..."

Kathleen Day

"Great place to kick off the night. No cover. Nice decor and delicious drinks. Highly recommend the sangria and vice..."

Cicely Patterson

"This is a awesome wine bar. Watching the people try to find the door is a hit. I was there to celebrate my birthday and we all had a wonderful..."

Karen Wilburn

"Awesome underground lounge! It turned into a night club after 10pm and the music was popping! The dj was awesome had a nice mixture of pop/hip..."

Sophar Khnor

"I had my birthday here. I was a wonderful night and the DJ was on point. The personal attention and atmosphere combined with the amazing vibe made..."

Nikki Merry

"The decor is amazing, the wine is delicious and the burlesque show is definitely a fun..."

Jessica Rines Doll

"Great place. Drinks are yummy and creative, food is simple. I like that the menu isn't extensive. Whiskey tastings. Good music, not your regular..."

Autumne Morgan

"Nice place!!! Good beer and drinks a wonderful service❤️is Amazing place to dance..."

Coco Corona

"My favorite place and people...."

Candice Christine

"Awesome atmosphere, great service, food, and drinks. We will definitely be..."

Kella Engdahl

"This place is fantastic- especially the live music - I saw Rouge and Vaudeville Radio play the most incredible set - would love to see more - also..."

Theresa Layne

"This place was amazing! Such a cool location with great atmosphere. Whitney the bartender was amazing all night! I will be returning to enjoy..."

Jeremy Umlauf

"Underground hidden bar with Alice In Wonderland, down the rabbit hole theme. Down the stairs from the street, find the hidden door, and you're in...."

Chris Maschal

"Cool little Alice in Wonderland inspired spot. Drinks were great, the food was good, the service was..."

Corinne R

"Drinks, service and atmosphere was outstanding. Very enjoyable on Sunday with a live musician playing great tunes. Will go again. Only..."

Eric Ostrowski

"Turns into a club after 10pm. So fun! Had a live saxophone player with DJ. Music was so good, healthy mix of music. Great drinks and bartenders...."

M O

"An intoxicating ambience with lovely drinks. To enter the space, guests must walk down a short stairwell into a dark corner; intriguing and scary for..."

Alexis U

"Amazing vibe and service! Our cheese plate guy (Fox) said we could have extra bread or spreads if we needed them, which made us feel comfortable..."

Johana Escudero

"Great experience overall. I went for Galentine's Day and it was an great event! There bartenders were still very attentive even though they were..."

Marisa Ritter

"One of my favorite spots downtown!! Perfect if you just want to grab a glass of wine with a friend, or party it up after 10pm! The underground..."

Kelsey Silver

"This place was awesome. Tricky to get into, classy when you get inside. Drinks were great, food was also fantastic (pictured). Would highly..."

Thomas Perry

"Fun spot for a night out. The bartenders know what they're doing! I ordered a naked & famous, that wasn't on the menu and it was..."

Rada

"Vin de Syrah is one of San Diego's almost best kept secrets. Secret because you had to find the entrance to the Wonderland . I was referred to this..."

Alexis Gabrielle

"A little pricey but definitely worth checking out at least once. The camera showing people struggle to find the door is great (iykyk). Note that they..."

Steven Ellison

"Really cute bar but unfortunately we came on a really busy night and couldn't find any place to sit so we left after 15 minutes. Will definitely come..."

Quynh Vo

"This is a great place for a date! My boyfriend and I love the atmosphere and the music! We absolutely love the decor, and it is such a fun place to..."

Rachael Pender

Capri Blu Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

82/100 (1252 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Capri Blue, located in a plaza in 4 Ranch, San Diego, is a culinary haven offering a delightful dining experience. The restaurant boasts ample..."

Chaz Nezha

"Went here on a Monday night. Was seated immediately, and water given to our table. The two servers were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the..."

D C (QBNTO1)

"We went for Happy Hour. I love the waitress at the bar, she provides outstanding service. The last time I tried the calamari it was bland but it was..."

Alyssa

"We had a delicious dinner on Mother's Day this year. Complimentary champs for moms was only the beginning of a wonferful meal. The dishes we ordered..."

Patricia Martinez

"Wasn't a fan of warm bread & cold marinara. The bolagnase in my lasagna was a little salty. The band was really..."

A Cornell

"We went for a couples dinner last night. We have been here several times and our first time since the pandemic. It’s good that they had outdoor..."

Catherine Hunt

"Stopped by here on a Friday night. Looks like it was a busy night with live music. There's patio seating and a private dining area too along with the..."

Nette Rab

"A step up from most restaurant experiences... Peaceful, beautiful background music, delicious food, impeccable..."

Tamara Wilcox

"Decent food and solid location, the staff was available and service was consistent. we ordered the Antipasto Capri Blu (for two) which included a..."

mel c

"We scored the private party room for a work dinner. The food & staff were..."

Darren Wilcox

"This place has a very nice ambiance. You can sit on the bar side if you want, or on the other side if you prefer for it to be a little more quiet and..."

Nicholas Zurek

"Fun local restaurant. It's somewhat high end for the area, and they try hard. The food is above average and the bar is fun. The staff are very..."

Abbie Girl

"Excellent food, service and people. It is a high end Italian restaurant but don't let that stop you from going there. What you get justifies the..."

Terry Schultz

The Barrel Room-vintage Wine Bar & Bistro

76/100 (1518 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place never disappoints. This time we sat on the patio and although it was a chilly evening, the ceiling heaters kept us warm and comfortable. ..."

Diane Maynard Garcia

"Best jambalaya!! And pistachio crusted sea bass never disappoints.. appetizer toss up between the lamp chops and sweet salty ( bacon wrapped dates..."

Jayne Guiffrida

"These guys are the best for private events! We rented the back porch for our Rehearsal dinner and everything was beyond amazing. The food was..."

Seth Mondschein

"Always a good time on wine Wednesday. I've been going on Wednesdays for about five years now, we have a group of anywhere from 5 to 25 people that..."

Teresa Marley Maltese

"Casual atmosphere with comfortable seating. Food is excellent. Nice selection of wine. Service very good. Great place to meet with..."

Debbie Scharoun

"Attended a pre planned birthday bash (approx a party of 25) and they served a wonderful 3 course meal for $40.00. Great drinks, great atmosphere,..."

Cassie Bartolomey

"Thee BEST wine Bistro in Southern California...Their food is ridiculous! SOOO good for a Wine Bistro. I recommend the Short Ribs...they just melt in..."

Bob Birdman Bird

"I loved this place, staff was very professional and friendly. To bad there isn't one in omaha..."

Denny Lewis

"Great atmosphere, fabulous wine list, yummy food, great..."

Andrea Strouse Cascia

"Excellent food and great atmosphere. The wine selection is expansive. Always a great..."

Craig Brown

"Loved the entire experience! An easy place to enjoy great food, wine and..."

Paula Higa Moyer

"Wines and food are moderately priced. Servers are very attentive and polite. Great food and great service. We enjoyed our Calamari, Brussel sprouts,..."

Manolo Motos

"We came as the first table on Sunday noon for lunch. They share the kitchen with Urge so you have more food options which is nice. I ordered a Fig &..."

LULU LIVE Art

"The Brisket sandwich was really good, especially with the dip, but I felt the mac and cheese and garlic fries were both average. We also had a Burger..."

Christopher Regets

"Another great visit , great service, upbeat, and helpful staff. Food was served with a smile, hot and cold when ordered that way. We will continue..."

lea smith

"I had been to the barrel room before, but this time it was to host a surprise 50th wedding anniversary party for my parents. The manager, Christina..."

Summer Sandberg

"Prompt and friendly service. Excellent Wine. Delicious food. Will be coming back..."

Neal Anders

"Have been going to this place with friends and office colleagues for long time. We have enjoyed happy hours, dinners and late night glass of wine..."

Zeeshan Sabir

"Great place to eat. Good environment. I had the Pork Belly Cuban really tasty. The service was really good. So may things I would like to try on..."

Michael

"Food was excellent. We really enjoyed our dinner here. We are from out out of town and came across this place randomly. Very glad we stumbled upon..."

Rollie Rainer

"Brooks and Aaron made our day. They do so well at crating the best atmosphere. Sophie’s our usual server and she always knows the best..."

Belle Parra

"CLOSED forever. All liquor has been moved to Urge a few doors down. The website is still active. Don’t even..."

Elizabeth Anderson

"This local wine bar has a great selection of wine with indoor and outdoor seating. The food comes from a neighboring partnered restaurant that has a..."

Ben Artigue

"I took my servers advice and went for the Short Rib Pappardelle (Braised Short Ribs, Mushrooms, Fresh Peas, Ricotta Cheese). Once the braising liquid..."

Tom MacNabb

"Delicious food. French onion soup, pastrami sandwich and burgers all very good. Service was a little..."

Roger Arlich Jr.

"Good food and a nice outdoor patio when the weather is good - which is pretty much every day in San Diego! Their lunches are good value but dinners..."

Abbie Girl

"Sometimes good sometimes not. I get stake fries, rare. Most of the time they are not. Hubby gets lamb chops, says they are delicious, veggies are..."

peggy J

"Great food and a good atmosphere. Server was very friendly. Having the two different menus (one nicer, one more casual) is odd but fine. Definitely..."

Daniel Reeves

Moonshine Beach

"Nobody got mad at me or made fun of me for my horrible line dancing skills! It was my first time and I tried to get it, but the dances are actually..."

Eric

"Funny... Dance Club atmosphere with live band (David Nail), but with a packed house only a few patrons dance. A night to dress up and people watch I..."

Denis LeClair

"My buddy and I drive from Huntington Beach down there every Tuesday night for their line dances and we are never let down. Very friendly staff and..."

John Lucas

"The live country music was great, as was the DJ, but after the live music ended I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more country music. It was..."

Olivia Hall

"Moonshine Beach is a fun place to hang out. There are three areas: an indoor lounge with karaoke, a huge dance floor, and an outdoor area with TVs..."

Zach Fry

"Top 5 Coolest SD venues to go and perform at!! I haven't been to Nashville yet, but I feel like I have now. Moonshine Beach in Pacific Beach was..."

LUCAS WIDDES

"A large assortment of entertainment. The entrance is sort of deceiving like a small bar with a karaoke stage, a few games and not much else. The..."

John R (Johnny Reviews)

"10 dollar entrance fee. Many places to buy drinks inside with a good layout. If offers live music in one area and karaoke in another. After the band..."

Rolando Maldonado

"Great music and line dancing.. Watch your drink because the security throw them away even when they are not..."

William Clark

"Place is pretty amazing. Bartenders fit the theme well and are very attentive. LIVE music is great big stage, big sound, great crowd. Definitely will..."

downtimeyuma

"If you like country music and dancing this is the one of the best places in PB to go to IMO unless you go out to east county. You can be rowdy but if..."

David Lee

"Fun so fun ....don't forget to get ya food tokens!!! Ask for em and tip the lady that makes ya doggg!!! 😉..."

Mary Poppins

"I personally have it 4 stars because I expected some country music. Apparently, on weekends after 11pm it turns into more of a night club than a..."

Jose Garcia

"I've been there twice the second time most recently I brought my sister and brother-in-law we had the best time created some great memories there..."

Mia Michelle

"Best Beach club in Pacific Beach SD. It may get to crowded on Saturdays but the experience is worth it. You can get free entry before 9 pm and later..."

Pau Conesa

"Great place to watch NFL..."

Patrick Ballou

"Saw Brandon Lay here. He was amazing and great venue ! He's playing again Feb..."

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