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    Colony Wine Merchant

    4.9 (234 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Monica A.

    Amazing ambiance and service. Such a sweet experience overall, even after I paid. It gives me West Village vibes from NYC, which I LOVEEEE. I honestly wish they had more traction because they definitely have the potential. Thank you sweet servers, you guys made the entire experience

    Paul A.

    Grabbed a quick lager last night while I was waiting for my Punjabi Tandoor. Always nice to chat with Mike and Sonya. This place is a perfect spot to be a regular for a beer or as a location for a nice dinner or date night, never disappoints.

    Brianne L.

    I had been here a number of times for various events, but never for a date night, but I am so happy my husband and I came! We parked in the structure non-residential structure and made the very short walk over. We were treated promptly and were told we couldn't anywhere, so we chose the comfy chairs by the window. We started the evening with wine and the charcuterie board, which was chefs choice, and very good! Highly recommend. We had a couple more glasses of wine and the meatballs, which were so delicious. I highly recommend them! They have a Mediterranean flavor and were definitely something I would order again. We finished the evening with panna cotta and the white port and they were both the perfect ending to an amazing evening together. I would highly recommend you come visit and spend some time here enjoying the food, wine and the company you choose!

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    Susan J.

    This is a absolute neighborhood gem! I love the ambiance and how cozy this place is. Not only do they have premium wine selections with different weekly wine flights that are curated to perfection, the food options have been upgraded that are chef's kiss. I'm so happy especially about the food menu, they added steak frites and a salmon dish....but in all honesty they have the hands down best fries I've tasted in a very long time. Service is warm and feels like you're visiting your neighbor for a quick drink and good time not to mention the music selection is top tier. Bonus!!: they have live music Thursdays -owner Mike is very talented and plays his guitar like an angel. This place has stolen my heart in Anaheim.

    Amy H.

    Amazing experience here! Started off with some moscato, we are not really wine people so we just ordered something sweet. My friend got the wine flight which was all red wine. We ordered the fries and also meatballs. Both were so good! Also got a charcuterie board which was really good and love that you get to choose which items you want to be a part of it. The inside ambience is so nice. All the workers were very lovely! I will definitely be back!

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    Nana K.

    What a cute little gem! Absolutely loved meeting my girlfriends for some wine and charcuterie last night at Colony Wine Merchant. The atmosphere is very delightful and inviting. I loved the decor of the place, it is perfect for a quiet date night, or girls night out. Our server was so nice and very good with helping us choose great wines. I love that they have such a unique selection of wines for great prices! We ordered two different bottles and loved each (I can't remember the names unfortunately). I also loved their charcuterie board, you get to choose between 3 or 5- and also if you would like just cheese or meat. Overall, I genuinely loved spending my evening here and will definitely be returning. Thanks, Colony Merchant, for a great evening!

    Stephanie C.

    This wine bar is an Anaheim gem! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The decor inside is beautiful, and we usually like sitting in there to enjoy it. You can't go wrong with any of their wines, and they are great with suggestions based on your palette. The service is amazing as well. Their food is great too! We love to do a charcuterie plate. The drunken goat cheese is a must! If they happen to have the bread and butter on the menu, you are in for a treat. Warm locally baked cheesy focaccia bread with a homemade chili oil butter. It is one of the best things I have eaten in a long time! And don't forget dessert! Their chocolate chip cookies are to die for and their new flourless chocolate cake (dairy and gluten free) is outstanding. I have also hosted a private event here before, and they were incredibly helpful and accommodating with the planning process. Our guests loved it! I cannot recommend this place enough.

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    Great service and wine selection. The food is wonderful too. I recommend the wine tasting flight. We will be back.

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    They need to have ice . They also could be friendlier . Not very welcoming . Food was good

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    Beautiful wine shop, great wine selection, and warm staff.

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    Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.

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