Nectar Wine Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 345-1377
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Chesnut Street
- Specialties:
- Wine Bar
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm , Fri-Sat 5:30pm-12am, Sun 3pm-9pm
Message from Nectar Wine Lounge
Taste, Explore & Delight
- Wine suggested with each bite
- 800 bottle selection
- Special events- check website
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Editorial Review for Nectar Wine Lounge – by Bethany Jean Clement
The Scene
Solo sippers perch on stools in front of the under-lit glass bar; couples lounge in cubist chairs and banquettes accommodate groups. Modern art echoes the clean lines of the airy room, and the hardwood floors can make for a din as the libations keep pouring. Personable waitstaff graciously help both neophytes and connoisseurs find the best choices.
The Food
This stylish boite's focus is the surprisingly eccentric, well-priced wine list--patrons amuse themselves by reading the over-the-top descriptions aloud and amuse their palates with samplers like the Anything but Chard Flight or the Bad-Assed Red Flight. The changing menu is quirky, too, offering small plates paired with optional "nectars." "Nibbles" include grilled asparagus wrapped in extra-thick, smoky prosciutto with Parmesan and subtle Meyer lemon, while "bites" may offer two scallops aside a small mound of lusciously creamy mashed potatoes.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThis intimate wine bar can fill up fast. To ensure a seat, come early or gather friends for a reservation.
The ExtrasFind a wine you love? Select bottles are available to go--ask for the retail list.
User Reviews for Nectar Wine Lounge
09/03/2007 Posted by blkestin
We've been to Nectar 3 times now and always enjoy ourselves. We've had the pre-set flights and designed our own - some wines have been big winners, others we could have done without - but that is the beauty of being able to order tastes rather than having to order whole glasses (this is still a new concept for us - recent SF transplants from NYC!). This weekend we had the food at Nectar for the first time - made a 6pm reservation on Sunday (Labor Day weekend), and spent a couple of hours sampling various menu items and wines. It was a blast and we'll definitely do that again. What a great way to pass a Sunday afternoon/evening! By the way, we have never experienced poor service, despite several complaints of that nature by other posters. Maybe we have been lucky or maybe they have fixed those kinks?
Pros: Great space, value for tastes and food potions, service
Cons: Doesn't open until 5pm - even on Friday!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
11/10/2006 Posted by gggiiiaaa
Impressive wine list, staff highly educated and intrigues guests to try new wine - tailored to your own palate of course. Oh did I say Palate? The food is amazing! the menu changes monthly, if you want a light snack or dinner you will be delighted in your culinary experience. We had the lamb dish and the month prior kobe beef, it was unexpectedly delicious. The staff is gracious and makes you feel at home, the ambiance is warm & inviting. This is not the usual Marina 'Campus' spot, instead the crowd is extermely diverse, whether it be a business or casual meeting, hanging w/ friends and or solo... Nectar is groovy Monday through Sunday!
Pros: Wine, Ambience, Service, Food
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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