16 Best Wine Bars near Chesapeake

“Branches is a 10/10 on all fronts. Julie, the owner, is phenomenal. She’s super knowledgeable, extremely friendly, and a superb business owner! Everyone who knows her loves her! The staff is always so friendly and helpful. The food is always fantastic. They rotate a special menu for each season and it’s always such a great incentive to come in and try the new foods that will without a doubt be delicious. The vibe is so cozy, intimate, and friendly. We love everything about this place!“

“Had a wonderful dinner here last week. Miranda waited on us and was extremely personable and helped some of us with menu options. I had the veal parmigiana and was cooked to perfection. Miranda was very attentive to our party and made the whole dinner experience perfect. Will definitely be back and recommend anyone looking for a great Italian meal and service.“

“The place is a gem. Great wine from interesting regions. I have been going since it opened and I know wine and it’s a great place to meet folks and sit and chat. The small plates of food are excellent and the staff knows wine. I go twice a week.“

“They go above and beyond: I joined my book club ladies for dinner last night at Press 626. I have some mobility issues and was advised to take the back steps upon arriving. I was well assisted up the stairs and taken to our table. The servers could not have been more pleasant. When it was time to leave one of the female employees assisted me down the front steps and to my waiting car. They made me feel very comfortable and welcoming. Thank you so much.“

“If you are looking for good food and good people this is where you wanna be. Grown and Sexy Vibe. The staff are the best!“

“I have finally found my favorite restaurant after living in the area 2 years! The food was so good I woke up this morning still imagining every delicious moment last night. The visit started with incredibly friendly staff, an original mocktail made by the talented bartender, and warm, fresh focaccia. Both appetizers ordered were superb. My main course, the butternut squash ravioli with Italian sausage...omg...the flavor in each bite...the way it hit on the palette with just the perfect blends of texture, spice and sauce was nothing short of revolutionary. It made me want to stand up and proclaim that I had FINALLY found the love I had been looking for my entire life! Luckily for those around me, I didn't do that, but I really wanted to. Our entire table was blown away as we ate varying dishes from the ravioli special to the spaghetti limone to the fresh flounder. I'm afraid anyone overhearing our table commenting on the absolutely outstanding orgasmic flavors of our food as we ate might have thought we were under the influence of psychedelics...but we were only under the influence of the exceptional food, wine and mocktails being served from the superb Chef and staff. As if that wasn't enough, we ended our meal with the chocolate mousse, which was able to give us that one last flavor climax with its perfectly balanced dark yet so satisfying chocolate tones. OMG. MIND BLOWN. Blanca reminds me of food I would find at a high end restaurant in San Francisco or NYC, yet with the friendliness, comfortable ambiance and welcoming energy of a smaller city. Wow. Just Wow. Amazing. I can't wait to go back. The world is a better place with the food and people of Blanca in it!“

“Your token neighborhood wine shop just got better! Excellent, rare finds at reasonable prices—you won’t see this quality at Total Wine. Kiera is the best: knowledgeable, fun, welcoming, and encouraging. My husband and I stop in weekly and feel so lucky to have found this place. I learn something new every time I taste, and the wine club membership is an incredible value. We love Vino Culture!“

“It's kind of a sliver of a restaurant, but worth the trip. The cook was especially cool, and accommodating and served delicious food. I had the catfish, and I believe that my wife had flounder, with mac and cheese and greens. Of course, my daughter had chicken tenders. Come to find out, the cook is a Jersey homeboy. Shouts to Fuego from Paterson aka Shamel from Staten Island! 😂😂😂 Definitely worth the trip, and would go back whenever in town again.“

“So only 21 beers to choose from but 5 aren’t working so like 16 beers on tap at a taphouse style place. But they they did have a few beers we hadn’t tryed so there’s that . Food was really good recommend the cowboy burger or loaded fries , staff was friendly and very professional“

“Met a client for dinner and it was a great recommendation! I had actually eaten already but decided to grab some light bites so that my client didn't have to eat alone.

I ordered the buffalo shrimp and a cup of chili. I like that the shrimp was cooked in the buffalo sauce and not just thrown on when it finished cooking. They were very saucy and I just realized that I failed to get a picture of them.

The cup of chilli was filled to the brim and came with the option of having sour cream, cheese, as well as one of the best pieces of corn bread that I've eaten outside of home. It was thick and sweet and cooked to perfection!

Our server was exceptional, she had the perfect blend of allowing us time and ability to converse while also being discreetly attentive to our needs.

Also ordered a piece of cheesecake to go and it was as delicious as they come, even without toppings! The only tipping that they had was raspberry sauce and I'm more of a strawberry person but this generously portioned cheesecake didn't even need it.

The environment was very intimate and allowed for private conversations. There was also a room which looks like it may be used for somewhat larger groups but I'm not sure.

It did not take long to get a table, as they were ready to seat us immediately upon arrival.

There is an intimate parking lot but I believe the lot adjacent to it can also possibly be used- but I didn't check it out. There is also limited street parking, which could likely be competitive outside of the Sunday that we met.

The menu has a lot of variety and there are options for every type of pallet. Based on my experience, I would definitely return and would recommend them highly.“

“Amazing Food. A bit warm inside but atmosphere excellent“

“best pizza in town! freshest and most high quality ingredients.“

“Great food, great drinks, great service; have never had a bad experience at HSP. Even when the restaurant is full you can tell they do their best to make sure every guest has a great experience. They also have sweet shirts!“

“Wonderful evening at The Green Onion! The food was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the prime rib, and it was cooked to perfection. The staff was courteous and extremely attentive. Highly recommend this great Ghent restaurant!“

“My boyfriend and I love coming here! We love the bartenders and get the best service! The food and drinks are absolutely amazing! I highly recommend for a date night. The low lightening makes it relaxing and romantic. Great happy hour specials too! Big fan of their espresso martinis! Always new specials. Last night, we did the Saturday steak night. The steak was cooked to perfection! Please go check them out!“

“Going to a hotel restaurant for breakfast I was expecting to sacrifice quality for convenience but I was wrong. The food and service was fantastic and the serving size was so large you could've shared an entree. Every part of the meal was outstanding, the steak was well cooked, the potatoes were crispy and flavorful, the eggs were buttery and light, and the toast was perfect.“