08/24/09

great selection

by JasSil

I came here on Wednesday with a few coworkers and we had one of the best evenings I've had in a long time. The wine kept flowing and the atmosphere was fun and light. I will return shortly.

• Pros: perfect for a date

05/27/09

buena trifecta: wine, food and patio

by zenfood

Bin 38 is foodie compatible and offers winning wine. Top that off with a good layout that even works when busy makes for a spot to look out for while in the Marina. Scratch that -- makes for a place to leave other neighborhoods for. I look forward to patio visits all summer long and indoor appearances when hiding from the fog!

• Pros: Excellent wine choices, good layout inside and out.
• Cons: I don't live accross the street

05/21/09

Great place to chill on the patio

by ICEMAN

Its a great place to meet for drinks in the Marina, or organize a birthday party. The food and wine are great, but I wish they would serve hard alcohol.

• Pros: Great for birthday parties
• Cons: Not good when it's raining out

05/21/09

Looking to Unwind Afterwork

by Bn2bwld

I've always enjoyed Bins selection of wines. The back patio has always been a favorite spot for me to unwine with friends after a long week at the office. On a sunny San Francisco notrhing beats a great glass of wine, good friends and the awesome atmosphere of Bin 38.

• Pros: Excellent Wine Selcetion
• Cons: Get crowded on Fri and Sat nights

02/09/09

If you love a crowd, you will love this wine bar.

by lola2727

This is a great place to socialize. There are many wine bars in this area that are really small or not great for meeting new people. Bin 38 is always packed. You will probably have to crowd around the bar, squeezing through people to get a glass of wine. It is a great place to go with a couple of friends and make a whole bunch of new ones. Wonderful selection of wine and Knowledgeable staff....

• Pros: Fun crowd and good wine selection
• Cons: If you are looking to sit down, not a good place

12/11/08

great place, go!!

by maqroll

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• Pros: the best beer in town
• Cons: pricy

09/15/08

Great food, great wine

by smithy11

My girlfreind and I had some appetizers and a delicious white wine-the Fiona, I believe, here and it was great. Nice outside seating, sitting next to the fireplace was cozy. Could have had better ambience in their middle dining section but the food was quite good. We had the mussels, butter lettuce salad and the squash-all highly recommended!

• Pros: Great food & Wine
• Cons: Ambience just ok

04/28/08

Great Wine Bar, Great Neighborhood, Great Owners

by ChestnutGirl

Bin 38 has become my neighborhood watering hole, since i live just a block or so away. The place is always busy, full of people having fun. Sunday brunch is great, wine is great, owners are SO nice & friendly, apps are great.

• Pros: Great wine selection, outdoor seating in front & back, great appetizers
• Cons: Limited entree selection, somewhat weird dinner hours (i.e., no dinner on Sunday)

02/13/08

Sexy, popular wine bar and restaurant with lots of room for stylish mingling and relaxing.

by Joanna Currier

The Scene
The nonstop party at this sophisticated Marina District wine bar begins in the far back on the heated, outdoor patio, travels through the cozy nooks and standing-room-only areas of the appealing main room and ends at the front at a small, smart bar packed with attractive oenophiles. Warm woods and textiles--velvets, plush cushions, smooth and appealing surfaces--add comfort and heat to the scene. Servers do their best to push through the crowds (tough it's sometimes hard to forgive them other missteps if you're sitting down to dine).

The Food
Though tasty, the Mediterranean-inflected Californian food here is not quite the focus--it merely serves as a pleasant complement to the international New World wine list (45 by the glass) and opportunity for face time. Popular small plates include the crispy french fries with harissa aioli, "butcher's plate" of outsourced salumi, artisan cheese plate and heartier dishes such as mussels and grilled shrimp and beef tenderloin. Do take advantageof the pairings, suggested for each dish on the menu: The wines and artisanal beers mentioned are well chosen, and some combinations are stunning.

Hits: One of the finest and most surprising pairings ever suggested on a menu--Abita Purple Haze beer and éclairs.

Misses: "Like, I'm not sure what kinds of cheeses these are, but enjoy!"

11/26/07

Marina Hot Spot

by mark

We went to Bin 38 on Saturday night. What a spot! Great wines to choose from and super spot to hang with friends and meet new people. Very good crowd that offers both seating inside and outside on the patio. If you have more than 4 in your group, I'd call ahead and reserve a table or couch. We stood for awhile until a table became available. Try the Fort Ross- very good.