41 Best Wine Bars near Imperial Beach

“This is the perfect place if you’re looking for a cozy Italian dinner outing. The staff were attentive and polite. We were seated right away and our server gave some good recommendations. Their bread and butter is so good, we had to control ourselves before the entrees came! Salad was big and we got the smaller portion. We tried the Works and that was so fulfilling. They are not greedy with their cheese. Our favorite was the garlic cheese bread. We could eat that alone and be happy. The ravioli was good the kids liked it with some extra seasoning. Lastly the chocolate cake was very rich and sent us home full and happy.“

“If you are looking for a true Italian experience in San Diego, look no further than Vinarius! We worked with Giuseppe (owner) to host our wedding celebration here back in March, 2023. From the beginning, he was amazing to work with. Incredibly positive and accommodating from the start, we couldn’t have asked for more. The wedding ceremony was planned to be outside and of course, it rained that day. Guiseppe and his staff went above and beyond to accommodate us, allowed us to have the small ceremony inside the restaurant on short notice and made an incredible meal to follow. Our guests were blown away and we couldn’t have been happier. We recommend Vinarius to everyone we know and that is thanks to Giuseppe and his awesome staff. Grazie mille!“

“Food is delicious, bruchettas are great and tomato soup was so good. there's a relaxed fun environment and most of all staff service is just excellent I highly recommend 👌“

“A lovely date night restaurant. We didn't do the thing where you get a steak from the deli but def on the list. The burger was the highlight. Spicy Caesar one of the top Caesar salads I've ever had. Wine selection is great and the staff is incredibly nice.“

“Walked in last night and had the best pasta I’ve had in a while. I’ll be thinking about that pappardelle. Excellent portions and service.“

“Great wines, nice atmosphere! Josh is a super knowledgeable Sommelier.“

“They have a white sangria that the wife just LOVES. Have to stop in every once in a while and grab a glass“

“We stopped here just by chance and what a lovely experience we had. The place has a cozy indoor seating area and a delightful patio. Both areas have a nice atmosphere but different. The patio is more casual and relax. They have heaters and blankets for chilly nights and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The musicians we had were very good: a couple of acoustic guitar players with chill selection of songs. We only had a couple of wine glasses and olives. The wine selection is pretty good, not too big but good variety and quality. Service was nice too, two young ladies very attentive but not intrusive.
A nice detail was the ladies bathroom. It’s so cute, with decoration of flowers and butterflies. A nice touch and I had to take a picture :)“

“Hands-down, the best meal I have had in a long time! The food is so authentic and delicious. The service is impeccable. The cocktails are delightful. I cannot wait to come back!!“

“Came here a few weeks ago with a coworker and had such a delightfully time. We bought a charcuterie board for 2 and the guy taking our order checked what cheeses and meats we liked or didn’t want. He also gave great selections for wine pairings. And everyone there was so friendly and nice. Would go back again anytime.“

“Amazing atmosphere, good service, and overall just a relaxing wine bar in the middle of the mall.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿“

“I ended up visiting this wine store while I was in the area and had a pretty good experience. The selection was bigger than I expected, with bottles at different price points and a few things I hadn't seen before. The employee working there was friendly and gave me a couple suggestions without being pushy about it. The place felt clean and organized, which made it easy to look around. I picked up a few bottles and would probably come back again when I need something for a dinner or get together.“

“2nd visit and again food and service were great. only complaint was they cleared my dessert when I wasn't finished without asking. took that as hint to leave.“

“So cozy. Bar staff is so helpful.“

“The best dining event in a long while. Food is terrific and the beer is literally ice cold. The owner is delightful! Please visit cause it is a treat.“

“Love love love this place! The decor is super cute, the drinks are affordable and incredibly tasty, plus the staff is super friendly. I like the variety too, from mimosas, to coconut pineapple sparkling wine, to Prosecco like, to super dry. Something for everyone. I'll definitely be back here!“

“Tap house with friendly and generous owner.
Keeping one of the most Varietal selections in San Diego. From local California and national breweries
Located on 3rd ave filled with eateries. Always a must to stop by and drink dessert.
You know us adults who choose our sweets 😋 😉 😏 😜“

“Nice wine bar with a reasonable selection of wines and sparkling wine by the glass. Place was empty when I stopped for a single glass of a 20 year old German Kabinett Riesling, so I got the full attention of Lindsay, the knowledgeable and personable sommelier/server. Ai sat at an outdoor bar seat, which was comfortable and I had a very pleasant time drinking an uncommon, quality wine. I would go back.“

“I want to express that, while I don’t know the owner personally, I was taken aback by the one-star review. It seems unfair to give a negative rating for simply asking questions. Constructive feedback should be welcomed, not penalized. Everyone deserves the chance to improve without being harshly judged. Additionally, it's worth noting that they aren’t currently open, which may affect their ability to respond or address concerns promptly.“

“Seeing some misunderstandings in the one star reviews, I gotta go to bat for this joint. This is not a Starbucks. This is not a consortium holdings joint. This is a unique and highly curated experience for music lovers, with some nice coffee and food options as well. One commenter below mentioned having customers is the privilege, which in this case I substantially disagree with. The space is meticulously designed and executed with substantial investment, and is unlike any other in San Diego. If you want to experience that you should not arrive here expecting fast casual. For those who appreciate the nuances of quality you will find them here, and your appreciation for the delivery will be rewarded.“

“LOVE the energy and the beautiful colorful spirits who brought this collective together! Some of the most considerate and dynamic artists I know! Everything revolves around culture, growth, unity, and progress. All of the artists they've brought through their doors, where musicians, artisans, and/ or painters have been amazing.“

“Brewjeria is one of the best breweries on 3rd avenue! The food is outstanding, definitely better than your average bar food.

The drinks are good, the service is good too, I really enjoyed chatting with the bartender.

The bathrooms are spacious and clean.

I recommend trying the michelada cubana!“

“I loved the Alice in wonderland theme“

“While searching for a place to have dinner off property during our holiday, we came across Jolie online. The reviews were excellent and the dinner and service didn’t disappoint. Owner Molly was welcoming and Jack, our server was wonderful too. We met chefs on vacation who had come twice in a week to eat there too. Don’t walk, run. But get a reservation, seating is limited.“

“Friends of Friends and Wavy Burgers - This is my favorite coffee shop in National city. It’s artistic, unique, and fun. I always find something new and delicious, and that’s selling it short. I’d take friends or family from out of town here, and I have. Definitely a highlight of National city and the owners should be very proud.

Only vice is sometimes the music is a touch too loud or vile with expletives over and over again… no thanks. Those days I just grab my food and dip. That’s a knock on an atmosphere star.

I will keep coming here! I’m a big fan of their orange Thai tea latte :)“

“Wonderful French bistro with great food“

“This place was definitely a 10/10?✨“

“The entire staff was amazing, from the beginning to the end. We arrived a little early so we waited at the bar, staff immediately offered us a drink while we wait. Once we were ready to be seated our server Ronn was an absolute delight, gave us recommendations and just overall great! Constantly checking in on us. The food was great! Appetizers were delicious. And the meat was cooked to perfection. First time going to this location, can't wait to go back.“

“Good food, good wine, amazing staff, nice atmosphere!!! Check it out!“

“Great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices…the trifecta“

“EVERYTHING! Best food and nicest employees in the area.“

“Amazingly delicious! Can’t wait to go back! From Boston😎“

“I went as a solo traveler and sat at the bar. The staff was so sweet and friendly. They cleared extra space for me so I could order food (it is a pretty small bar area and I get the feeling food is not often served there) the house wine and eggplant parm were so good and again the staff were so mind and warm. Will definitely go again ❤️“

“Great apps and vino. Took my wife for the 1st time.“

“Great food and drinks and service. Top-notch staff!“

“Friendly and awesome presentation“

“Happy hour and pizza are amazing.“

“Nado Republic is one of my family and I's absolutely favorite restaurants!! The food is authentic Italian imported from Italy. The service is amazing (Arlo is THE best)!!! Ambience and music is great and they do an awesome job with celebrations! Highly recommend!!!“

“Food and service was amazing“

“Super good ! The bread and the fruit frappe !!!“

“U love it. Good sushi chefs! Very enjoyed“