21 Best Wine Bars near Castro Valley

“Stacey and Simon know their beers.“

“Great owners! I loved this place growing up. I moved out of state but recently visited while in my home town. miss this place!“

“The cider and the staff were fantastic. Had someone sit near us saying they were fighting a cold so felt had to extra sanitize, but thats not their fault. We did miss the entrance and hand to u turn, but we found it on the second try. I love that they have board games.“

“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.“

“Had a lovely evening at The Barnyard! Service was the best and our server chose the most delicious wines for my custom wine flight. My friend had the sparkling flight and really enjoyed it. We shared an excellent charcuterie board and buratta. Will definitely return.“

“Hands down, absolutely incredibly delicious!“

“This place is a hidden gem! It has a small semi-shaded patio with water fountain and gorgeous greenery....bougainvillea and all sorts of large cactus plants. The indoors is very cozy yet elegant. They serve a wide variety of colourful, delicious meals. We enjoy being off the main thoroughfare and tucked away here. The service has always been very friendly and welcoming .“

“Fresh yummy food with magical drinks.Excellent service with very welcoming staff.Enjoyed the fritters ,poke bowl and all the other dishes we tried.The outdoor ambiance with great food and company was over the top“

“Visited Crush'd for my birthday and it exceeded expectations! The atmosphere was great and you can tell the everything is well thought out, from the decor to the tableware.

We both went with a wine flight and had excellent recommendations from Jamie. Decided to splurge on the sturgeon caviar and it was served with the perfect accoutrement, highlight of the evening. Our server Shane recommended the duck fat potatoes (the Aioli was mindblowing) and Wagyu Tartine, both were fantastic!

Cannot wait to go back, 11 out of 10!“

“Amazing food 👍😊great taste and very creative 😉 excellent service! Highly recommended 👍“

“My husband and I ate here just before Christmas. We recently moved here and Papillon came highly recommended. Everything from the freondly staff to the Delicious food was perfect. We even got the chance to meet the owner. Such a wonderful place.“

“World-Class Pizza and Incredible Hospitality!
I can't say enough about the amazing experience at Danville Wood Pizza! We ordered the Pesto Pizza, French Dip, and Chicken Wings, and every bite was absolutely top-notch—truly world-class! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the quality was outstanding.

The staff was incredibly friendly, and the owner, AJ, went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. It's rare to find such a perfect combination of exceptional food and genuine hospitality.

Thank you for an unforgettable experience—Danville Wood Pizza has earned a lifelong customer!“

“great food, ambiance and service and wine list.“

“Truthfully, I went to the Oakland airport early ( I flew into sfo and could have stayed there to eat, but I like being extra early for my flights) not expecting much in the way of food. I ended up at vino volo and had such a lovely time! Above my expectations. Warren greeted me so promptly and warmly I immediately knew I’d made the right choice. The food was lovely and the service superb. I got the Butcher board (heaping with items. Not the tiny portions I was expecting at an airport eatery ) the Ham and Gruyère sandwich (which Iyana made superbly *chefs kiss* ) and then (since I was still having some bubbles and craving salty things) a little side of prosciutto and crackers (which wasn’t little at all all!) so impressed. Also - and I’m sure I’m not the only one who loves this- but they actually practiced great food safety! As some one in the the service industry it hard for me to watch when someone puts gloves on, then touches everything, then your food, missing the point entirely, that is not the case here! I was so happy not to stress about that at all! Hands were washed gloves were used, then discarded. It was awesome. Well done! 100% would go back cause of Iyana and Warren!“

“Delicious food and wonderful host.“

“I discovered this great gem of a bar during the final Hayward B street block party of the season! The owner was very friendly & the bar tender was amazing! She was working so hard because it was super busy. I ordered the Lemon Pepper Chicken wings & they were the best I'd ever had. YUM!! They took awhile to come but as I said they were super busy at the time, but they were well worth the wait. Come on down to Blue Crown Bar & Bistro!!“

“Just Fabulous. A place to sit and feel good with life.“

“Very nice lunch. The staff was very kind and accommodating with my elderly grandparents. The food was very good. I do wish the prices were not so expensive but I get that it is the way of the works now. I hadn't been to the restaurant in a while. I was looking for the jelly bean jar but didn't see it :(. That was a favorite ending to our meals in the past.“

“We had the Restaurant Week 4-course dinner. I'm a foodie with an egg allergy so they substitute the Appetizer choice for the Bruschetta. One note it could use a little parmesan or romano other than that the tomatoes were fresh, the garlic was flavorful & the bread was perfect. The strawberry salad was good but needed more strawberries. The spring mix was organic, the feta was creamy & fresh and the whole plate was dressed just the right amount. Not oiled down like most pre-dressed salads but just the right amount. The star was the walnuts. Obviously candied in the Restaurant's kitchen that day. I think they use brown sugar & organic olive oil. Added just the correct amount of flavor & crunch. For our Entrees, my husband had the Lobster ravioli & I had the grilled rack of lamb. We shared them of course. The ravioli was a cut above but the portion was too small. It was chopped full of lobster & the garlic cream sauce was light & elegant. My lamb was a substantial plate of superior food. The lamb was cooked perfectly with a to-die-for mushroom pan sauce. The broccoli & carrots were brushed with olive oil & roasted. That bought out the natural flavor so well that l happily ate them as they were. The potatoes were soft but bland at first. But they were wonderful after dipping them in the pan sauce. I used the bread they served with flavored olive oil at the beginning of the meal to sop up the leftover pan sauce after I emptied my plate. We shared the Triple Chocolate Mousse for dessert. I've never had triple chocolate anything that melded so perfectly. Mild white chocolate slides into creamy milk chocolate before diving into rich velvety dark chocolate. Nothing overpowering just all 3 working together to create the perfect bite. I love this restaurant. Not just for the amazing meal but the service was professional with care. They suggested a 1/2 bottle of house red which paired with everything & was the perfect amount for 2.“

“The food at Isola is always amazing and this visit was no different. Wonderfully authentic Italian flavors. It's impossible to not enjoy every bite. The service was also incredible. We dined at the bar this time and Ben was fantastic! He did everything, including welcoming us, fixing our drinks, handling our meals and providing great conversation throughout the evening. Can't wait to go back!“