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    Bar Gemini

    4.3 (50 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BAR GEMINI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    DJ
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Natalie C.

    Such a cute date night spot for bites and a stellar wine selection. I love the decor of this place, the dark wood and lighting makes it such an elevated date night spot. We made reservations for a Friday night to have some small bites and wine Loved the curry nuts and highly recommend the potato chips with salmon dip. Our servers were great and super attentive, food and drink came out very quickly as well!

    Caili C.

    I recently checked out Bar Gemini for a post-dinner drink and we were happy that there were seats open for 2 on a Thursday night. My friend and I each got a glass of their lambrusco which was nice and on the drier side. I also tried my friend's smoked salmon dip which was rich and comforting, served with potato chips but the pricing felt steep at $20 for a small creamy dip. I love the idea of a wine bar with tapas but the food menu here didn't excite me much. The ambiance is warm and cozy, great for the chilly winter evening we went on. The vibes are nice and perfect for a date night but I'd probably only come again for drinks.

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    Nuran S.

    Absolutely immaculate vibes honey!! I could stay here for hours, which makes sense why the place is always so packed. I'm so upset that we had dinner before coming here because I saw they had two dollar oysters!! I almost cried! Great deals on wine but I can't wait to come back and try the food. Overall, the ambiance and menu is a must try here.

    grilled cheese
    Heather G.

    Nothing was bad but nothing was amazing either. I think my issue is the pricing felt a bit too high. We ordered grilled cheese, smoked salmon dip, and spritzes. Each food item was $20, which felt a bit steep given the grilled cheese came with no actual sides and the dip was quite small so we had good amount of chips remaining with nothing to dip in. The grilled cheese came with mustard and a few pickled veggies and they did pair well together. I do advise eating it while it's still hot because my friend and I took a while to finish it while talking and the texture got really greasy the more it sat. I think there are other bars in the city with an upscale vibe, better food and drinks for around the same price but bar Gemini is worth a visit if you are in the area

    Cynthia N.

    We came in late on a Tuesday or Wednesday night and were able to make it for last call on food! We just ordered a couple deviled eggs to try (their food menu is from Ernest) and got half a bottle of wine for a nightcap. Loved their service, their wine selection was good! I've heard good things about their grilled cheese so would love to try next time.

    Michelle K.

    I love the vibes of this place. We sat at one of the booths, and it felt very cozy! The music was definitely an interesting selection (super diverse) but it was a good volume; we were all able to talk and hear each other normally. We tried so many different types of wines from the orange to the white to the red. Really loved the cab! Service was also fast and attentive.

    Jessie H.

    Decent food with some really kind people serving behind the bar. It's a simple, trendy , straight forward kind of place. It's a small & intimate ambiance here which I liked. It was for sure cramped but it felt ok though maybe since it was Friday night.

    Camille E.

    Tried this place with a friend and enjoyed stopping by this bar, as I have been exploring wine bars in the area. We arrived right as they opened, and were able to get an outdoor table under a heater (which was very powerful, so we continued to enjoy our outdoor space even as the night got chilly!). We each ordered a wine flight, which felt like great value for the price at $25 for 3 generously poured glasses. And while the food was delicious, we found that it was quite expensive. In the future, I would likely come back just for the wine, and not the food. We paid $12 for a plate of cheese, which had 2 slices of cheese and a small amount of nuts. It was an additional $12 for salami, and $3 for bread. It seems like a very popular spot, and was completely full both indoors and outdoors by the time we were ready to leave.

    Cute wine bar. The food was good but the service could be better. Seemed like the servers were very nonchalant. Overall if you're looking for a wine bar with small plates, bar Gemini is worth trying. We did make a reservation, so didn't have to wait to get a table!

    Grilled Cheese
    Caly T.

    Bar Gemini had a great selection of wines, the setting was relaxed and intimate. Grilled cheese sandwich and salmon dip was great - wish they had a more extended menu of bites, I would grab food before/after but otherwise the menu provides a solid girl dinner

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    Claudine R.

    Such a cute and nice spot tucked away. It's a smaller wine bar but the inside is so swanky. It's a great place for a date. The area feels safe. The service was great, attentive and friendly. I love that they have food on their menu. From what I tried, it was good quality too. We ordered some bread and deviled eggs. I definitely want to come back soon.

    Aaron C.

    A beautifully curated lil wine bar in the outer mission. I ordered an orange and a red to pair with tinned fish (sardines) and bread. A simple lil outing at an establishment that's all about natural wines. They have a bottle shop as well in the city. I'm a casual wine drinker, so by no means am I an expert but John was my guy during this experience and he was such a chill guy who knows his stuff and provides great service. Totally recommend this spot for a post work drink or even a lil pre-dinner date night. Situated right next to Osito in the outer mission.

    Cacio e pepe deviled eggs
    Pragna M.

    Went for drinks and had a glass of the sparkling red wine and grenache. They were okay. Got quickly seated with a group of 6 with no reservations on a monday evening. The food was fun but not worth getting twice. Got the cacio e pepe deviled eggs which were just boiled eggs with parmesan cheese shaved over it. The ice cream sundae was also underwhelming. Cute place tho!

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    Lovely atmosphere, casual but elegant as well. Tried one of their orange wines and it did not disappoint.

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    The burrata was the best I've had. Food delicious. Lovely natural wines, great service. Only downside, way too pricy for tapas and wine.

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