Went there for a wine meetup happy hour. Wasn't sure which one was the right group, so I asked one of the waiters standing there doing nothing for help. He was very rude and unfriendly, saying he had no idea and was very unhelpful, which is odd for such a small bar when they're not even busy. Once I finally found my group, ordered the pinot noir by the glass, which turned out to be from Germany, and didn't taste very good. When I tried to flag down someone for help, the rude waiter actually said, "I'm not your waiter." Not sure why this waiter had such a major attitude problem. Thankfully, our waitress ended up being much more friendly, and I was able to order something else. The small bites are actually pretty tasty. Hopefully they have better wines for happy hour without needing to spend over 20 / glass, but definitely the salty waiter needs to go. The quality of the happy hour wines and service was not what I expected from an upscale wine bar.
Jill T
Good atmosphere but overpriced for current wine selection compared to other wine bars on the peninsula.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anil Pannikkat
Good Appetizers. Had the mushrooms and the Dates. Small amounts though for the price. Wine was very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms
Ashlee Huff
A friend and I went here on a rainy Sunday and it was empty. Hung out, snacked, and enjoyed our flights for a couple hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April Zheng
Cute little wine bar with a selection of wine options.The seating is quite comfortable, especially on the couches.One of the light bulbs in the cluster has a different hue from the others, which makes me itch to make it right.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Izzy C.
The location is nice and the ambiance is great. It's a good spot for dates. I also attended a book club event hosted by Books Inc next door, where other readers met up, so it was also nice for that. It's worth noting though that the menu is a bit overpriced and the food is so-so. Plenty of wine options, but not so many great choices for table-sharing bites. Service is 10/10.
Anita L.
One thing to note about this place is that it is pricey. That aside though, I thought the experience at Rootstock was great. They have a decent collection of wine, although the wines by the glasses are a little more limited. I decided to try one of their "worldly" reds, which is a red blend. When I asked the server about the flavor profiles, he was able to immediately provide a specific and concise answer - love it. I was a fan of the selection I made and it made for a perfect pre-dinner drink. They also have tapas and other bites to eat and if you come early enough, you can take advantage of their happy hour menu.
Amy H.
Service was friendly and attentive. We went for a casual meet up with friends during the holiday break and it felt overpriced. I am okay paying more for fine wine, but I wish there were some cheaper food options to cater to a wider audience.
Rajeev Gupta
Excellent for happy hour - food items at half off, and they taste pretty good. Wine choices are underwhelming but a good deal for members (20-30% off list price). Tasting event was busy but wines were meh. This location is a bit small, so it feels crowded and noisy. Even tables were so small that there wasn’t enough room for the food! No patio seating as Castro is blocked off - in fact, the neighborhood vibe has seriously degraded. The Los Gatos location is much more attractive and spacious (outdoor seating).
This place is so awesome! They carry an extensive wine selection and not to mention the deviled eggs are incredible. I have been here a couple times now, and it is definitely going to be a regularly spot for my wife and I. I suggest going for their happy hour from 3-6pm so you can try a bunch of things.
Really great place for any occasion! My friends and I came here for an evening and got their flights. Loved their flight options! Forgot who I was talking to but the staff was very nice and explained each wine and which one goes well with what. It was a great experience with the flight selections. We got bunch of little things from each food category. We ordered their cheese and charcuterie was really delicious. Definitely need to order their small plates. You cannot go wrong with any of them because we pretty much ordered almost all of them and it was wonderful! Their flatbreads were really good if you want more crispness in your palate. We got the Monte Sereno and ordered it again because we loved it! Their location is pretty easy to find with parking all around. Their decor is very cute and cozy. Must go if you haven't gone yet!
Gabriella Beemsterboer
Last week I grabbed some wine with one of my besties from college. The weather was fantastic, we sat outside at one of the high top tables. Ordered a nice red and white wine. The flatbread was delicious and we LOVED the olive tapenade with crostini’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savannah Banana and EllaEnchanting99
Friendly staff and good. Cute setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jeetinder Ghataurah
Great service and every server has been extremely helpful and personable. The wine can be a bit marked up, but great ambience and food. Really good vibes and great decor especially for a date night! Will be back :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sabah A.
I started coming here when they first opened as I live close to down town MV... there tiny bubble flights keep getting shorter and shorter . FYI $30. Seriously you can fill it it up a bit. Literally if you pour them in one glass, your still completely not filling one at least half way. I've been to many places with flights. This is ridiculous. I get it people pandemic happens, but this is too much. Food for thought's
Went there for a wine meetup happy hour. Wasn't sure which one was the right group, so I asked one of the waiters standing there doing nothing for help. He was very rude and unfriendly, saying he had no idea and was very unhelpful, which is odd for such a small bar when they're not even busy. Once I finally found my group, ordered the pinot noir by the glass, which turned out to be from Germany, and didn't taste very good. When I tried to flag down someone for help, the rude waiter actually said, "I'm not your waiter." Not sure why this waiter had such a major attitude problem. Thankfully, our waitress ended up being much more friendly, and I was able to order something else. The small bites are actually pretty tasty. Hopefully they have better wines for happy hour without needing to spend over 20 / glass, but definitely the salty waiter needs to go. The quality of the happy hour wines and service was not what I expected from an upscale wine bar.
Good atmosphere but overpriced for current wine selection compared to other wine bars on the peninsula.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good Appetizers. Had the mushrooms and the Dates. Small amounts though for the price. Wine was very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms
A friend and I went here on a rainy Sunday and it was empty. Hung out, snacked, and enjoyed our flights for a couple hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little wine bar with a selection of wine options.The seating is quite comfortable, especially on the couches.One of the light bulbs in the cluster has a different hue from the others, which makes me itch to make it right.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The location is nice and the ambiance is great. It's a good spot for dates. I also attended a book club event hosted by Books Inc next door, where other readers met up, so it was also nice for that. It's worth noting though that the menu is a bit overpriced and the food is so-so. Plenty of wine options, but not so many great choices for table-sharing bites. Service is 10/10.
One thing to note about this place is that it is pricey. That aside though, I thought the experience at Rootstock was great. They have a decent collection of wine, although the wines by the glasses are a little more limited. I decided to try one of their "worldly" reds, which is a red blend. When I asked the server about the flavor profiles, he was able to immediately provide a specific and concise answer - love it. I was a fan of the selection I made and it made for a perfect pre-dinner drink. They also have tapas and other bites to eat and if you come early enough, you can take advantage of their happy hour menu.
Service was friendly and attentive. We went for a casual meet up with friends during the holiday break and it felt overpriced. I am okay paying more for fine wine, but I wish there were some cheaper food options to cater to a wider audience.
Excellent for happy hour - food items at half off, and they taste pretty good. Wine choices are underwhelming but a good deal for members (20-30% off list price). Tasting event was busy but wines were meh. This location is a bit small, so it feels crowded and noisy. Even tables were so small that there wasn’t enough room for the food! No patio seating as Castro is blocked off - in fact, the neighborhood vibe has seriously degraded. The Los Gatos location is much more attractive and spacious (outdoor seating).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Flatbread, Bruschetta Trio Seasonal Toppings, Empanadas & Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates, Stuffed Mushrooms
This place is so awesome! They carry an extensive wine selection and not to mention the deviled eggs are incredible. I have been here a couple times now, and it is definitely going to be a regularly spot for my wife and I. I suggest going for their happy hour from 3-6pm so you can try a bunch of things.
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Really great place for any occasion! My friends and I came here for an evening and got their flights. Loved their flight options! Forgot who I was talking to but the staff was very nice and explained each wine and which one goes well with what. It was a great experience with the flight selections. We got bunch of little things from each food category. We ordered their cheese and charcuterie was really delicious. Definitely need to order their small plates. You cannot go wrong with any of them because we pretty much ordered almost all of them and it was wonderful! Their flatbreads were really good if you want more crispness in your palate. We got the Monte Sereno and ordered it again because we loved it! Their location is pretty easy to find with parking all around. Their decor is very cute and cozy. Must go if you haven't gone yet!
Last week I grabbed some wine with one of my besties from college. The weather was fantastic, we sat outside at one of the high top tables. Ordered a nice red and white wine. The flatbread was delicious and we LOVED the olive tapenade with crostini’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff and good. Cute setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great service and every server has been extremely helpful and personable. The wine can be a bit marked up, but great ambience and food. Really good vibes and great decor especially for a date night! Will be back :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I started coming here when they first opened as I live close to down town MV... there tiny bubble flights keep getting shorter and shorter . FYI $30. Seriously you can fill it it up a bit. Literally if you pour them in one glass, your still completely not filling one at least half way. I've been to many places with flights. This is ridiculous. I get it people pandemic happens, but this is too much. Food for thought's