50 Best Wine Bars near Albany

“Excellent food. The lamb shashlik was delicious. Also the large, varied platter of appetizers. We were there on a Sunday at noon and there were not many others at that time, so there was hardly any noise which was good for me. I will definitely return to try other dishes, or maybe have the lamb again . . . . Highly recommend.“

“Amazing food, one of the breakfast in the town! We tried avocado toast with salmon and breakfast croissant, and everything is so delicious.

One note about the place: we prefer to sit outside because the exhaust hood inside doesn't work well and afterwards our clothes smell like food. It would be great if this could be improved in the establishment.“

“This review is particularly for the Ilna pop-up on Sunday nights. Maz, the chef, cooks with so much passion. He collects the best ingredients from local farmer's markets, even using his background as a wine maker to create special ferments, and shares his family's Lebanese origins with so much care in each dish. The meatball and prosciutto are not to be missed!“

“Awesome new vendor in the kiosk that used to be Bi-Rite in the Civic Center Plaza (pre-pandemic). I've had 4 things here (napolitano, caprese and veggie sandwiches and beet salad) and they've all been fresh and delicious with a generous serving. The bread they use is soft and yummy, not too "bready" with a good bread:fillings ratio. My main critique is the pricing, which -- while in line with SF prices -- isn't going to be accessible to most of the local residents of the TL/SOMA. The gelato pricing starts at $5.99. With a playground right behind the kiosk, it would be nice if the prices were lower so a family of 4 wouldn't have to pay almost $25 to get ice cream on a nice day.“

“The food in this restaurant is delicious, I hope you have time to try it.“

“Great little wine bar with a lovely little back patio area. We came here mid-afternoon on a Sunday with a group of 5 and were seated right away. There were heated seats and warmers around to keep the patio cozy in cool weather. The service was great - our waiter listened to our preferences and picked out a great bottle for the table. We enjoyed the food options too - peppadew pepper poppers stuffed with goat cheese and that were unexpectedly sweet and spicy and vinegary, and a nice meat and cheese board. Would love to try the pistachio feta dip next time I’m visiting!

Vegetarian options: Cheese boards, hummus plates, pepper poppers, deviled eggs, pistachio feta dip, etc.“

“The exceptional service is enough to put The Patio on my favorite list 😊“

“Great spot for happy hour or to grab dinner before an event at Chase Center! Easily my favorite place at Thrive City.We've been in several times: GluGlu has a great rotating wine selection, incredibly friendly and knowledgable staff, a tasty tapas-style menu. The owners are master sommeliers, so all of the wine is on point. Definitely try the patatas bravas, the pan con tomate, and the bocadillo de jamon.“

“Nice local hangout! Great food, beer and wine place.“

“From the moment I walked in the door, the wonderful staff were SUPER attentive and kind. Not only is the space beautiful, I think it’s the attention to detail (and customer) that makes the difference. Thank you so much, Bar Gemini, I’ll definitely be back! Oh and the wine list and playlists are dope.“

“A delightful neighborhood venue 😊❗️“

“I've been to Amelie several times and always had a fantastic time! They have a vast wine selection. One of our favorite things is their happy hour wine flights, where you can customize your wine flight for $13. They also have some nice flatbread options if you're interested in a light snack while sipping some wine.“

“Great selection of wines and sakes and even some makgeolli. There are a few little snacks and tinned fish, but you probably want to eat elsewhere.

Was there for a very unique Pinot tasting with the distributor and was a great experience.“

“Amazing. Even one of our waiter was amazing. They forgot my sardines and they gave me mussels. Both were AMAZING. Drinks were amazing AND the staff were amazing as well. I dont usually leave reviews unless it is worth my time. Definitely a place to go“

“Beautiful space. Alicia and her team are lovely hosts as well. I’ll be back again soon!“

“I recently hosted my birthday party here and everyone had a fantastic time! Sabrina and team were super welcoming and ran everything so smoothly. We did a flexible set-up with a minimum charged for wine & charcuterie and then cash bar after that, which is ideal for this type of event. This is a great event space for ~20-40 people, would highly recommend!“

“Amazing service and food!!!!“

“Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, though expect small portions. The service was exceptional too, but I especially wanted to write a review because the bathroom was so amazing! At the end of the night it was still sparkling clean, and it has a bidet (!), free sanitary products (!!), and a hilarious & adorable toilet paper dispenser that made me laugh out loud. If you're a foodie or you want a fun, quirky place to share a drink and snack with a friend, definitely add Snail Bar to your list.“

“Authentic fare at a great place. The food was delicious and the wine selection. superb. Wait staff was attentive but unobtrusive. We ate outside but were impressed by the interior: cozy seating with fun decor. This will become a local go-to place for us. Also found that they have a spacious area in the rear for private events.“

“Perfect neighborhood spot to gather and unwind. Wine selection affordable and awesome and the 'little plates' are wonderful (meatballs FTW).“

“My favorite place to visit in Alameda California hands down! Excellent wine 🍷 to choose from and a very nice atmosphere! I did karaoke on Thursday and I had a absolutely wonderful time when they had a live Dj playing Excellent music. It's definitely A MUST VISIT!! THAT CLASSY OLDSKOOL BIRTHDAY PARTY BASH WAS THE BOMB!“

“If you do nothing else in San Francisco, do Ecco Terreno. This establishment brings you the Napa food and wine experience without having to go there. I went for the five course (which turned out to be seven) food and wine pairing and was blown away. Hands down the best food and wine I have put in my mouth. Ever. It's a 'Michelin' experience with out the price or pretention. I cannot say enough and will bring my entire family here when we come back in October.“

“We hosted our wedding reception here and it was amazing! The willow trees and venue are beautiful, and it's a fun spot to host an event! Our guests had the best time, and the staff and owners were so kind and accommodating. They let us bring a band (they have an area for that already), choose a menu for our hundred guests, and the food and drinks were delicious. 5 stars! Thank you everyone at Bella Cora!!!!“

“I’ve died at Perle now about four times. Chef Rob Lam and staff do a great job. I took some photos and wrote about my August 2023 visit on @TalesoftheCork. Highly recommend, and will return.“

“Awesome and women-owned! Let's bask in the light of this great community of women in the Bay! Love this place!“

“Been here a few times for drinks or a happy hour and SF Wine Society is a gem. It has a fun bocce court, is well decorated with a sense of atmosphere, and the folks here really know a lot about wine. And as random a compliment as this is to give, the bathroom here is seriously decadent, beautifully designed and fancy??? I think that alone is a testament to the care put into this place. All the food is really delicious so I recommend getting something to go along with your drinks!“

“Fun charming, local wine bar“

“We noticed this wine bar in our way to Hayes St, seeing all the packed restaurants (with lines) we turned back around and decided to see what was on offer and Ebb & Flow. What a lovely, friendly wine bar. We ordered wines based on their staff picks (great option), a cheese board, salami, and tuna. The atmosphere was perfect, I’d recommend it for a date or a pre theatre drink and light food. If we’re back in SF again we would definitely return.“

“My best friend and I made a reservation at Wine So Cru, and from the moment we arrived, we felt taken care of. The staff opened the door for us and warmly welcomed us before seating us near the fireplace, which added to the cozy ambiance. The atmosphere here is incredible—chic yet inviting.

Throughout our visit, the staff checked in on us just the right amount, attentive without being intrusive. We each enjoyed wine flights; I went with the champagne flight, while my best friend opted for the Chardonnay. Both were fantastic choices! We also tried the olives, which paired nicely with our drinks. There was a pop-up on-site that looked interesting, but as I'm vegan, we didn’t try it this time.

Overall, Wine So Cru left a great impression, and I’ll definitely be back soon!“

“Overall, good Italian food by SF standards. Not every flavor hit - there was no "dry aged" taste in the beautifully-constructed timballo, and "red wine braised" malfadini tasted way too much like, well, red wine. But I'd still come by to try more items on the menu.“

“This is the best wine bar I've ever been to. Live music, incredible food, stellar wine list, amazing atmosphere. I will be bringing dates here for sure.“

“Beautiful little gem of a wine bar! Lovely service—the owner Ron is super passionate and knowledgable about wine, and cares deeply about making Hotel Biron the best experience it can be. Beautiful local art on the walls too. A cozy, wonderful experience. Good selection of NA drinks as well!“

“A wonderful addition to the Westbrae neighborhood! We've been watching and waiting and yesterday my husband and I discovered Adega Azul is finally open. Inviting atmosphere, friendly owner, a thoughtfully curated collection of wines for sale. And a charming place for an afternoon glass of rosé and savory Brazilian pastries.“

“We love this place. So much in fact that we got married in this fantastic space. The staff is amazing. I only wish they had better food options. But honestly, if you've never been here, the wines are sensational. We'll be back next December. Thank you all at Jax Vinyards... we are so grateful for you and the service and the incredible wines.“

“Absolutely wonderful experience last night! Came in with a group of six and shared duck, crab, and a few dim sum options. The food was 5/5 and came with beautiful presentation. Jenny, our server, brought amazing energy. Would definitely return again!“

“Delicious! I recommend to any wine worthy connoisseur!“

“I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I am a business owner a few doors down and I wandered in with a friend after work one night about a month ago. We were met with such incredible warmth from the staff and the environment itself, even without a reservation. We sat at the bar and were greeted by Josh, only to find out later that he is the owner. He made excellent recommendations on everything from our drinks to dessert. The bar didn’t feel isolated from the rest of the restaurant and guests, but rather was lively hub frequented by kitchen and serving staff and warmed by a smoldering wood fire. The coziest. We swooned for the poke appetizer, complete with house-made toasted, but not crisp, blue corn tortillas. The pork shoulder tacos—also to die for. I have to say though, that the star on the sidelines was the beans. I honestly didn’t know I could feel this way about beans…but I digress. Josh bounced around from table to table all night, never letting a single ball drop, making every guest feel like *his* guest. A pot de crème sealed the evening in perfect bliss. I’m back a month later with the same friend, eating different and somehow even more incredible entrees: ribeye, halibut and a rhubarb crisp for dessert. I scarcely ever take the time to write a review as I prefer to vote with my $ and my feet, but I simply couldn’t eat here again without taking the time to sing it’s praises. Eat here.“

“Fantastic food and a great menu with something for every foodie“

“Good wine selection and friendly bartenders“

“We hosted a private event at Vic's Winehouse and we were so happy with everything. Victoria (the owner) helped us plan the event and the atmosphere was perfect and she and her staff provided great service throughout the event. The wine and empanadas are excellent. I highly recommend this neighborhood wine bar!“

“Fun place to come hang out with friends and pets when they have an event. I was so happy to find Noel and Purity wines, it's hard to find juicy fun natural wines around the Bay. The wines here are different from most wines. More akin to sour beer or dry cider. Everyone working here is kind and a little eccentric which is a great thing.“

“Dined for a double date last evening with a reservation. Highlights were the octopus and mixed salad appetizers but hope to return and try the other share plates! We ordered three pizzas - one comment is that the sausage pizza was a bit underwhelming as the toppings kept sliding off and the cheese was not melted enough. Everything else was good!“

“Lovely friendly Italian wine bar and delicious restaurant. Fresh innovative salads, pastas and main courses. Highly recommended.“

“Yes, it’ll be crowded when it gets late and the music is good. Natural Wine, Petillant Naturel, Methode Ancestral; whatever you want to classify it as, is NOT NEW as some of the earlier uninitiated reviewers would like you to believe, but like all GOOD trends is having it’s moment in the spotlight.Pull up with some friends, or solo, grab a bottle and some glasses and get to grooving. If you dance enough you might just forget that this a nightlife spot after all and all that really matters is if you like the vibe, it’ll be a consistent good time.“

“My wife and I return each year on the anniversary of our first meeting at California Wine Merchant. Most recently, the owner Greg, took our photo and gave us a complimentary glass of Champagne to mark the occasion. He’s a great guy and his bar is a great place to meet up with friends, or maybe the love of your life.“

“Such a cool spot serving unique, interesting and delicious wines. The food menu is light but appetizing and will satisfy any palette. If I were to build my perfect wine bar to hang out at, it would looked like this. It also helps that the staff makes a point to remember their regulars and make them feel welcome. Don't sleep on their wine club, I can promise you won't find wines like this elsewhere.

Vegetarian options: They cater to both vegetarian and vegan palettes and have some gluten free options as well.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry, easy to navigate within the establishment, attentive staff if you need extra assistance“

“I love Essi one of my favorite in San Francisco for sure!“

“Excellent pasta! Freshly made! Great ingredients! The espresso and ice cream was amazing“

“My daughter took me and the hubby here for our Thanksgiving celebration since she couldn't come home (Sac) for actual Thanksgiving, we went to her. This was a night I won't soon forget! Having a nice meal with our daughter was a treat, the service was amazing and the food....OMG! Every bite of every dish I tasted was so so delicious! I can't get the butternut soup out of my head it was THAT good! We all ordered different food & shared bites with one another. This night was so enjoyable! Thank you, Sis & Thank you Mama Oakland!“