24 Best Wine Bars in Oakland

“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.“

“Do not delay. Get yourself to Daytrip as soon as possible. The food is fantastic, the service is fantastic, the wines are fantastic. Take some friends, you will want to order and share everything on the menu! Didn't get many photos because we were eating to voraciously.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“1) Wine was so good and service was excellent. They are so nice here and passionate about their craft!2) If you buy a two bottles then a tasting flight is free. Would recommended starting with a flight and using that to pick which bottles to get.3) After we bought two bottles, we decided to cork one on the spot, and they waived the corking fee, very kindly of them.Thanks for a great experience!“

“Great food and drinks- fresh and delicious. The salad was amazing with vinaigrette, avocado , mandarin sections and cucumber. The lamb meatballs were scrumptious and served with a hearty homemade tomato sauce. The fries tasted like potato; yay! Again so fresh, not fussy but well made apps and entrees. Thank you kitchen! Some of us had items off the happy hour menu, some of us chose from the regular menu. All of it was so yummy. It was pretty busy for a Wed evening, but we always felt the staff were attentive and kind. Cocktails also super yum, an excellent balance of flavors. I recommend meeting friends there and having a great evening.“

“Vibes were immaculate, the drink I got was not.
I got an iced kinfolx latte which has cinnamon, nutmeg , brown sugar and organge zest.
I couldn’t taste any of that.
The espresso was very very strong so if that’s your thing you will like it!

But the vibes and the baristas were great!“

“A favorite each time I’m in town❤️❤️❤️ lunch today-meat platter was excellent and didn’t disappoint! The service was awesome and the day was perfect for an outdoor dining experience! Still enjoying my leftovers!“

“Millennium is my favorite vegan res! Excellent customer service, people, and atmosphere! The food is more than something to eat; it is something to experience!“

“Best bartenders, awesome owners, killer sound and all around good times always!“

“Exceptional multiroaster with a great rotating selection and highly skilled baristas.“

“I really enjoyed this wine bar! The wine options were great and I found out all they only carry natural wine so that was a plus! I actually just went back again today and bought a whole case and it was so reasonable. Will definitely be coming back when I need more wine!“

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

“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.“

“From the moment we walked in and throughout our dinner we had a wonderful
Time . The staff is so welcoming and a big thank you to our server who really made our night so memorable .
Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the Salty Pearl . The food is Amazing!“

“Petit Cafe is a hidden gem! The warm ambiance, delightful pastries, and rich coffee make it the perfect spot to unwind. The staff are friendly, and every visit feels like a little escape from the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend!“

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

“Great local, small business to support. Excellent and unique wines you won't find at other stores. Owners are very friendly and knowledgeable.“

“The food is the best place to start. We ate lightly and didn't order main courses. The gnocchi were outstanding and shouldn't be missed. Also exceptional were the aroncini and the calamari salad. Having been to Italy several times, our group was reminded by the closeness to the authentic tastes of Italy. The dining area is simple but comfortable, and the wooden benches seats and chairs would benefit by having cushions on them. The lengthy wine list is exclusively Italian, and we enjoyed our selections. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant was busy, but we were seated promptly, and we weren't rushed.“

“Great little find! Very good cocktails with friendly bar staff & pleasant atmosphere. Try the Caffe Verde coffee-based cocktail - great way to start the evening.

Parking: Free street parking in the evening. You may need to park around the corner just a could of minutes away.“

“The handsome fella with the bowling shirt treated me and my friends so well even tho we came in the last 45 minutes. He let us have our drinks and enjoy the ambiance. He specifically told is not to rush . He made me want to come back just based on his energy, and the drinks were fire too!“

“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!“

“The breakfast quiche and the bread pudding.“