16 Best Wine Bars near Monrovia

“This is such a special place. My boyfriend and I were staying at The Arthur Blair House for the weekend and they highly recommended it to us...we were so happy to take the suggestion. We were welcomed into such a delightful and warm environment and immediately sat at the bar. Julie, the owner, is the kindest and sweetest woman and she cooks like an angel. Even though the menu says small bites, the portions are large enough to share and they are so so good. The menu is great, but be aware that they may not have everything due to availability...but what is available is awesome. We ordered the Caesar salad and the surf and turf plates and it was delectable. Julie, who is also the wine director for the restaurant, offered us a great selection of little known wines that blew us away to complement her amazing food. She has cultivated an environment that feels like you're being cooked for by family or your best friend. We will be back to The Saltner, for sure, as it's a new favorite place. If you're ever in Monrovia, be sure to go, you'll be glad you did.“

“This is an incredible place to grab tacos! We went here on taco Tuesday night and sampled a lot of different tacos throughout the evening. Great drinks and food! But what really stood out was the awesome service. There weren’t a lot of people working there, but all of them were hustling and making sure you are well taken care of. This is a great place to grab delicious tacos and drinks!“

“Buen Vino Lounge is the best wine spot in Azusa for an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. My close friend and I visited recently and truly enjoyed the experience. The empanadas are essential, especially the spinach and cheese (our fav!) Between the flavorful food, excellent red wines selection, and hospitable staff, it is everything you could desire for a night out.“

“Literature and Libations what more needs to be said.“

“Great place to enjoy great company and good wine 🍷“

“Muy bonito ambiente sobretodo un lugar muy relajante y la variedad de vinos es un plus. Me Encanto!!“

“Very good food , friendly and attentive waiters especially Antonio and Claude thank you for your hospitality“

“Terrific staff and innovative cuisine. Small local restaurant who worked hard to keep staff through the pandemic closures with delicious creative take out and who are keeping everyone safe by requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Fresh creative food.“

“If you crave Italian food with a slight California twist, look no further. The carrots were our favorite appetizer, slightly spicy and extremely flavorful with the tahini, tajin and pine nuts. The pistachio pesto rigatoni was also a standout. If you are comfortable paying slighly more for higher quality food you wont be disappointed. My wife and I will certainly be visiting again.“

“Food is so good ! Service is awesome !“

“Excellent food at a reasonable price. We are in Pasadena for a wedding and just had breakfast at the Cordova Cafe my wife absolutely loved the lox and bagel. And I had the Cordova breakfast burrito it was excellent. 10/10“

“8/29/2026:
Ruth’s three-course meal did not disappoint! The 6 oz. Filet Mignon, ordered medium-rare, was excellent and cooked perfectly as requested. The Steak House Salad and mashed potatoes were outstanding choices and complemented the meal beautifully. To top it all off, the Classic Cheesecake was the perfect ending to a fantastic Friday evening dinner.
I will definitely be back!
Kudos to the entire staff. From the moment we walked through the front door, everyone was attentive, professional, and genuinely courteous. A special five-star shoutout to Gary, our waiter, and his team for providing exceptional service and making our dining experience even more enjoyable.“

“Small little restaurant but super cute vibe inside. The staff is great. Food is so good! Our favorite is the Avocado Salad & Bambino Pasta. They also have an appetizer that's so good but can't remember the name. It's a shrimp wrapped in bacon with I believe the same sauce as the bambino pasta. Will definitely continue going.“

“Republik Coffee is as solid as it gets. It has good food, good coffee, and a good ambiance, which makes it a great hang out spot.The breakfast burrito, an almond danish, and a hazelnut cappuccino. It's not a large breakfast burrito, but I felt like all off the ingredients were good quality. The danish was good,and the cappuccino was solid as well.“

“Good ambiance and good food.“