California Wine Merchant
San Francisco, CA 94123-2708
Phone: (415) 567-0646
- Cross Street:
- Steiner Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 11am-12am
Editorial Description for California Wine Merchant
This Marina wine bar pours hefty glasses of California varietals in unpretentious surroundings.
User Reviews for California Wine Merchant
11/09/2007 Posted by kdavidson88
I just moved to this area and I love this place. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. The music is great -- unlike the stuff they play at other wine bars. Plus, everytime I come, I meet someone new. It's like my home away from home.
Pros: great wine and good people
Cons: it gets really busy on Friday and Saturdays, which can be a positive or negative depending on your mood
01/31/2007 Posted by raphaelc2
I've been to this establishment twice. First time was on a weekday night, about a year ago, and I recall friendly staff, reasonable prices (great $4-$5 taste bargains on great wine), and a warm but subdued atmosphere -- all in all a great experience that I would give a 9-10 rating. However, most recently I visited on a weekend afternoon and was really annoyed. The prices seem to have gone up, the quality of wines for the prices were not remarkable, the bartender guy acted like he didn't care to see us, and they decided to turn on music to compensate or the fact that no one was there. Annoying. I can't give this a below-average rating since I haven't been back for a weekend night. But the increase in prices is alone to knock it down a few points. Just above average....
Pros: Warm, subdued atmosphere, nice wine store
Cons: Prices, staff friendliness
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