Not really sure why people keep writing bad reviews about service at Blush. Every time I have been here my service has been stellar. This includes Willium, Jeff, and Gabriel, who have all made me feel welcome and at home... My favorite wine is a pinot grigio from Italy. The cheese plate and olives are divine. The ambiance is cozy, warm and inviting. Really looking forward to live music on Thursdays featuring gypsy jazz... Please give this place a chance, you won't regret it!! read more

I really liked this place. It's very cute and there is a nice wine selection. I can't rate the food because I just came in for happy hour but the sangria was pretty good and they have happy hour on Sunday which you rarely see in SF. I definitely will be coming back. The only thing it's missing is outdoor seating. read more

A great little place for a bar scene alternative to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne and even forget your on Castro Street. Very cozy and romantic but they close at midnight. read more

Love this space on week nights...we come for post yoga libations and cozy conversations during the week. Such a lil gem. Great atmosphere, low glowy lights, comfy couches and hot flirty bartenders. Mmmm yes. read more

Blush! - Such a sexy cozy space..loving the couches and jazzy background music - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had three really nice visits here, two with friends and one as a date night with my husband. Chill atmosphere, and crowd, I love couches good wine and desert, super cute bartender, I mean sommelier. I was content. read more

The burrata with honey, toasted walnut, and sea salt tasted like an angel came in my mouth. It took all my self control to not moan out loud

Elliot is AMAZING! He was so generous to our group and very familiar with the wine choices. Gave us several great recommendations!

A delightful alternative to the typical Castro meat market bars in the area. Cozy and welcoming, you'll never have to scream over the ambient music. An eclectic and surprising wine list makes you want to stay till last call. read more

Nice relaxed wine bar. Chill atmosphere with lots of seating alternatives and a good menu. You sort of forget you're in the Castro when you're here - other than the naked guy who walked in. I liked my tempranillo. Waitress was sort of surly, but other than that, I like it. read more

Great casual vibe for the Castro. Central location, but great for intimate conversation. I loved the selection and the people were friendly and attentive but not overbearing. They have dessert too and the cheese plate is great! The wine selection was pretty good as well. read more

When wine bars in Florida have a wider selection... yikes. Service did seem very friendly, but my disappointment is still fresh having stepped off a plane from the tropical outpost and in search of great Bay Area wine. We landed in Blush with some old friends and about the only really positive part of the experience was the terrific company. Everything else was just ok... read more

I love this place. It's friendly and cozy. Good wine list. In very handy two shows at the Castro Theatre.

great wine bar. great location! came here with a big group and we were able to join the tables in the back to fit all 10 of us. they had a great selection of wines by the glass. and also food for when you get hungry! we came on a wednesday night after work and it wasn't too busy so we were still able to hear each other talk and have a chill night! would recommend! read more

This is cutest place I have every been too. I wish we had places like this in SoCal! The bartender was so nice and gave me and my friends an amazing experience. The food is so tasty for bar food too. We all gathered by the open bar by the street view window and enjoyed the characters of the castro! read more

Don't bother! Bartenders have no concept of customer service , are inept and so slow. Many other places to spend your money. What a waste of time. read more

Nice place to hang out with friends or perhaps to take someone on a date. Nice ambiance and the owner that is from Belgium with a french accent is soo damn cute! read more

I would have to say this place is not bad. . . I like it. Its got good seating arrangements, good wines (wished they had flights though), and hello, pate and raw oysters. They even had tabasco. Perfect way to win my heart. So I say, winner, winner, chicken dinner. read more

An oasis in a desert of well drinks. A raft in a sea of dance floors. What a pleasure it is to find a classy place on castro with no crowds were you can enjoy a bottle of cava with friends. Can't wait to go back. read more

Honestly I love this place. Its a great place to come for a glass of wine. The atmosphere is awesome, and service has always been spot on as well. In addition to wine they also serve a small plates menu and brunch, the brunch is to die for, and you can get $9 bottomless mimosas as well. read more

Nice bar with a happy hour wine special. We got a few glasses of their wine and got a Charcuterie board which were all good.

Great Ambiance, solid wine list and great service....I can't say enough good things about this wine bar..We stopped here to kill a few hours before heading to SFO for our flight..We ended up buying a bottle or so and the bartender was gracious enough to comp two of our glasses of wine. The ambiance is great to just sit in, have conversation in and relax. I will definitely be back next time I am in the Castro. read more

So I was entertaining some out of towners and you can't name a more interesting scene than the castro........on any other night than the OSCARS! With absolutely nothing going on in this sudden ghost town we bumped into a sign for a wine bar that read " Great wine, delicious food and cute bartenders." DONE. We walked in and demanded to see the cute bartenders. Fully satisfied by their combined adorableness, we looked at the list for .05 seconds and made our second demands known;we want great wine! OMG delicious! And the decor was so warm and inviting; my guests were happy, I was happy, Sandra Bullock was the happiest. To top it off, as soon as I took that first delicious sip, I look over and see my long lost friend! What are the odds that someone awesome that you meet in one wine bar (Nectar in burlingame) you will re-connect with in another wine bar?! ( I hate it when people say, "small world," 'cause it is NOT small, but I admit I was thinking it. I didn't have any of the food, but from what I saw, it has to be good! Trust me, I have seen a lot of food. We actually took a cab there and back from the Fillmore area and it was pretty cheap, but I can't speak for parking. Let's just guess that it might be a pain. Yeah, OK, it's a BAR, so If you want more wine you have to go up to, wait for it............THE BAR. (I can't believe an earlier yelper commented on that!) Thanks for the relaxing experience, JuJu read more

This wine bar is totally underrated, especially because of it's location. The ambiance is great and the wine selection is fantastic. Any of their Malbecs are fantastic. There's always people there chatting over several glasses of wine and it's never too crowded....perfect for relaxing after a long day at work or just catching up with friends. For being in the Castro, this place is a good mix of straight and gay clients. If you're expecting to be acknowledged the moment you step into the place, Blush is not for you. If you want a little more relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Castro, stop by, unwind and grab yourself a Malbec. read more

Very nice wine food n vibes. Just bit too noisy and tad bit over priced for what it is. Good service and welcoming space on Castro. Overall very refreshing read more

Helpful staff and wide variety of wines. Overall we had a great experience. It's quite overpriced, especially the cheese plate with tiny slivers of cheese, good cheeses but way too much money for what we got. They also don't offer flights and just single glasses or bottles which is a bummer. read more

Nice wine selection, friendly bartender. Ambience was nice too. The sangria left a little to be desired though...

Good to see this neighborhood spot packed most times now. Service a bit slow when ordering munchies. Menu recently shrunk (got rid of flatbread pizza) and left hungry when we were hoping to eat and drink. Needs more staff to help with increased demand. read more

Elliott was the best! He gave us the best drinks and service! I'm actually looking forward to seeing him next time ;-)

I always have a great experience at Blush. Vincent, Elliott, Gabe, Christopher (sorry if I am forgetting someone else) are very friendly and attentive. Food is great, and the live entertainment is wonderful. I'm glad this place is in my neighborhood. read more

I have been going to Blush since they transformed from a coffee bar to a wine bar. Great location to dip inside and chill with a glass / bottle of wine before you make your way home from work. I like the low-key chill - not all hyped up like other wine bars. The music varies from ambient to jazz depending on the night. I have always had good service here. And yeah like other reviewer this is a stumble to my house so easy to get to. I wish the Castro had more wine bars - the full on bar seen seems so 80's sometimes. Oh and you can follow Blush on twitter like I do. http://twitter.com/BlushWineBar read more

This is my favorite wine bar and I frequent it often. I love the ambiance, a few couches, tables and chairs for larger parties, and a stool at the bar if you feel like chatting to staff or a stranger. Their specials are always fun to try, they also always have a few good zin on their list. I enjoy their food as well. Being a vegetarian I have tried the pizza, ravioli, cheese plate, and grilled cheese salad(yum). read more

This place has become one on my regular hang out with friends and its a great casual place meet a 1st date!! Great selection on wines by the glass and good small bite foods. If you see Jennifer behind the bar you know its going to be a great night! read more

I dont know even remember how did I end up to this place. the champagne was good and the people who was taking care of me was nice. . now after see my online statements. everything star coming back in my mind but I had a great nite a couple days ago . i think was the weekend. who cares. Most people in the place were really friendly w me. read more

I really like this place for a quick casual meet up with a friend after work or after dinner. The staff are friendly. The wine choices are amazing. Pinot Gamay...Loved it. Been here a few times and will continue to go back! Always meet amazing people! read more

The worst service ever!!Waiting for more than 20 minutes to order for a bottle of wine and a small plate! The food, so and so. Disappointing

Love this little wine bar! Have been here several times, last night it was for dinner before the Moth Grand Slam at the Castro Theater. Wonderful list of wines which you can enjoy at the bar, or at one of the tables, small and large. Last night we had the Cheese Board - yummy and served with plenty of bread, crackers, and fruit - usually a problem that leaves you awkwardly eating cheese remains with your fingers, the Arugula Salad -- really fresh and tasty, and the B.L.A.T. Sandwich -- bacon deliciousness. The service was super friendly, too. We had to head out before the live music started: tough choice - good jazz or storytellers across the street? But we'll be back -- and that's a guarantee! read more

Randomly found this place and woohoo! Happy hour gives you the opportunity to taste well-chosen, good brands of wines. People are nice, and the atmosphere is lovely as well. read more

I love Blush. Great ambiance, perfect for a relaxing evening with a few friends. Another plus is the bartenders pour a very generous glass of wine. I do wish they offered wine flights though. read more

Two thumbs up for Blush. What I like most is the ambiance. Super chill and comfortable. Great for a date or going out with a couple friends.

This place is certainly a nice place to relax when it's not crowded. I'm in total agreement about not spreading the word. It's not a typical cruisey type of joint. It's a wine bar with light menu of food. The service is not bad, but I've been going there more as an after work type of thing. The prices are a tad much, but I think of this place of more of an escape. The jazz musicians that play there are also very entertaining...overall, this is a nice place during the slow times. They do have wifi, but i'm not a big fan of people coming there to take up space and ignore the musicians. The service also does tend to suffer when there are a lot of people there. But overall, Blush is great. read more