Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mayo Reserve Room - Mayo Family Winery

5.0

5 (961)

$50 and over

Winery

Kenwood

About the restaurant

Indulge in a Casual & Intimate Wine & Food Pairing Experience unlike any other in Wine Country! At the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room, receive Personal Service and taste Exceptional Reserve Wines thoughtfully paired with 7 Seasonal Courses (each of about 3-4 bites each) that will challenge your expectations of what Wine Tasting should be...

Located in the heart of Kenwood in the beautiful Sonoma Valley, the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room is situated in an unassuming building that overlooks Local Vineyards and Mountains. Relax and soak in the views while seated either Indoors or on our Front Lawn and taste through some of our Best Wines & Food Pairings, curated by Executive Chef John Locher and his team. We are personally committed to your Wine & Food Experience!

Book your reservation today at the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room, or call 707-833-5504! Price is $80 per person for groups up to 6 guests, plus tax. 20% Auto Gratuity will be added to groups of 5 or more.

Top review

CecilyVIP

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Excellent wine with excellent food! A fun and unique wine experience with a lunch. Service was great as well!

Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega

5.0

5 (108)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Sebastopol

About the restaurant

Gourmet Vegetarian and Gourmet Vegan dining - 5 nights a week.
We make our own pastas, soups, salads, desserts from scratch.
Headquarters for 3,000 member dine and wine club.
Over 1,500 local members live here in Sonoma County .
Cozy West County vibe. Indoor / patio / garden seating.
5 Stars on Yelp. 7 years Nextdoor Fave.
Reservations and pre-ordering preferred.
Talk with us about any dietary concerns.
A true 'find' here in Sonoma County.

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Debbie

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

We loved every aspect of our experience here. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing: delicious, local and fresh. The sommelier helped us choose wine from their extensive selection of small hyper local wineries. The atmosphere was cozy and warm. This was our first visit but we will be regulars from now on!

The Star on Park

4.8

4.8 (358)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Alameda

About the restaurant

The Star features the same delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza that made Little Star Pizza famous, with their consistent Guardian's Best of the Bay Pizza. We have an extended menu including salads, appetizers, and sandwiches. We feature an artisan full bar as well as a diverse beer and wine menus. We are family friendly and accept reservations for large parties as well. We look forward to you joining us!

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AndrewVIP

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Our server was great. He accommodated our request for separate checks without a fuss.

Tasting House

4.8

4.8 (566)

$50 and over

International

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

A Unique Culinary Experience Focused on Quality, Classics & Creativity
Tasting House offers a unique experience that reflects global culinary & wine excellence with a bit of adventure.
Award-winning Executive Chef, Julian Silvera, crafts a globally influenced menu that balances sophistication with creativity, using hyper-locally sourced ingredients for the A la carte menu & his 15-course tasting menu. Thoughtful wine parings are recommended for each menu item, enhancing flavors of both the food and wine (think 1+1=3). With 65+ wines offered by the glass 1,000 by the bottle, guests have the option to try wines they may not have experienced previously. The chef's tasting menu combined with the extensive by the glass wine list creates a sense of adventure atmosphere. The space evokes the charm of a European wine bistro. Candlelight and live jazz set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Children are welcome on the patio. Bistro & Champagne Bar seat adults only.

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Idalia

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

My husband and I both had the new Spring Lamb. It was one of the most delicious dishes we have ever experienced. It was prepared to perfection and beautifully presented. We enjoyed it with a great bottle of wine. The live music set the ambiance. The service was top notch. Another perfect evening at the Tasting House. We will be back.

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Shadowbrook Winery

4.7

4.7 (592)

$50 and over

Winery

Walnut Creek

About the restaurant

Shadowbrook Winery has become the East Bay’s most decorated winery with over 75 medals. Shadowbrook is a small production family-owned winery located in the foothills of Mt. Diablo. We offer a diverse selection of exceptional red wines, along with some fantastic white wine options. Whether you're looking for a wine tasting experience, a glass or bottle to enjoy, or even a variety of local beers on draft, we’ve got something for everyone. Pair it all with our excellent food menu for the perfect experience.
We offer various seating options all with beautiful views of Mt. Diablo and our vineyards. There truly isn't a bad seat in the house! Most seating is outdoors to enjoy the scenery, with covered patios, shade, and umbrellas for warm days, plus heaters, a fireplace, and fire pits for cooler weather. We also offer indoor seating, though it does not have the same views. All seating is first-come, first-served. Please note we are reservation-only, so plan ahead!

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Deborah

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

The setting is wonderful. Service has always been friendly & knowledgeable.

Bevri - Palo Alto

4.5

4.5 (358)

$31 to $50

Georgian

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Bevri (which means “a lot” in Georgian) is the Bay Area’s first Georgian restaurant, famous for its hot gooey cheese bread khachapuri, juicy and flavorful dumplings khinkali, mouth-watering grilled meats and, of course, unique luscious Georgian wines.

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Dave

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Friendly and informative servers. Exotic cuisine. We enjoyed the experience.

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4.5

4.5 (23)

$31 to $50

Italian

Nob Hill

About the restaurant

Altovino is a charming neighborhood restaurant offering a rotating menu of thoughtfully composed dishes that showcase the progression of the San Francisco seasons and capture the spirit of the regional Italian table.
The wine list encompasses a range of Italian wine, both classic and unique.

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EllenVIP

Dined on Jan 17, 2025

Always Delicious! Wine list is generous. Whenever we are in SF we dine at Altovino. Hidden neighborhood gem!

Toy Soldier

4.5

4.5 (157)

$30 and under

American

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

CALIFORNIA & COMFORT CUISINE ON BELDEN PLACE Whether you're looking to have a quick lunch, conduct a business meeting, host a banquet or go on a first date, Toy Soldier is sure to deliver. We offer a casual & lively atmosphere sprawled across our main dining room, full bar, romantic upstairs lounge & outdoor dining area. We're serving up fun, military-inspired specialty cocktails and a wine program emphasizing Northern California. All libations have a focus on small producers and growers - our regional rotations will explore all the best California has to offer. Most importantly, we're offering up our pride & joy, our home-made beer - Toy Soldier IPA, brewed on-site in our brewery downstairs below the bar.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

A very wonderful dining experience! The food and service is really the best!

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ - Napa

4.4

4.4 (262)

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Napa

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Napa, Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ is housed in Napa’s oldest historic building, dating back to the 1880’s, and has been voted “Best BBQ in Napa” and “Best Wine Bar in Napa Valley” for years running. The Old West-themed Wine Bar features an incredible wine and spirits list with a choice of wines by the glass, tasting flights, hand-crafted cocktails, and artisan beers. The menu features our signature pulled pork and our famous beer can chicken to mac and cheese and amazing cornbread.

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JaneVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

We had not been back in about 10 or 15 years and Bounty Hunter has just gotten better. Our server was outstanding and the food is some of the best in the Napa Valley! We will definitely go back more often

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Experience

Prime Rib Fridays!

The Barrel Room - San Francisco

4.3

4.3 (287)

$31 to $50

International

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

The Barrel Room offers guests a unique experience with our regionally focused domestic menu. Our menu feature the cuisine, wines, and spirits of regions from across the united states, with amazing wines from undiscovered, and underrepresented regions from around the country. Our wine list offers our guests small-production, responsibly farmed wines from iconic and influential producers organized into flights or by the glass.

Right around the corner from the Transamerica Pyramid and across the street from the Bentley Reserve, The Barrel Room has been honored to serve the community in the heart of the financial district since 2015.

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Steve

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

This place is a gem. It's small and cozy. Its private and quiet so you can have conversations. The food is excellent as well.

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Birthday Celebration Package

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