I stopped by here for the first time when out and about in the area. Like their Blackstone location, Corkscrew operates as a bottle shop and relaxing bar/lounge where you can easily spend a few hours passing the time with friends and good conversation, all the while enjoying the nectar of the gods (also: beer and spirits). Add light bites, naturally including a nice variety of cheeses and meats and you might not ever want to leave. Corkscrew is a perfect spot to start off a night on the town. Likewise, it's a great place to head to after dinner when you want to wind down before heading home. Really, it's a good fit for most any occasion. read more

I thought the place looked very cozy. Upscale. The service was very nice. Not THAT much seating.... but a sufficent amount. The wine selection is great. I know nothing about alcohol. I rarely drink... so I simply told the server--- what I like in a wine... and they found the PERFECT wine for me! I really enjoyed it! Did not eat any wine and cheeses.... just sipped wine and chatted. The seating was very comfortable. read more

What a fantastic place. I've been here many times and the service is always impeccable. The wine selection is great, ranging from $15 and up per bottle so you don't need to spend a lot, but you can definitely find something perfect for any occasion. Final note: Get. The. Cheese. Plate. Best in town! read more

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We used Corkscrew Wine & Cheese to host my sister's baby shower and couldn't have asked for a better venue. Corkscrew was very accommodating and allowed us to bring in our own decorations and desserts. We ordered the cheese and fruit tray, both which were delicious. They also had a nice wine selection to accommodate our French theme. Kudos to our server, Willy! He helped us rearrange tables and was fantastic to work with! read more

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We stopped at the location in Rockbrook Village and were interested in trying a wine so we asked the gal to tell us more about it.. she wasn't familiar with the wine but she said let me go get the manager and she will help you. The gal walked up to us took the bottle of wine out of our hand, told us the price, and then said I don't even know how you got this it should be locked up and she put it away. The manager never told us about the wine like we asked. Needless to say we didn't buy it but we actually would've if the manager would've took the time to tell us about it instead of assuming that the bottle was too expensive for us. read more

I came to this location after ending up with a Restaurant.com coupon. While the decor and building is nice looking, the service leaves a lot to be desired. I get that people don't want to use coupons because it loses the location money, but when the coupon doesn't specify "dine-in only", don't require it at the store, and don't explain that it loses the store money when the coupon is "dine-out" to the customer. The manager (I think) made me feel guilty for bringing a coupon in, even though the coupon doesn't say "dine-in only". I won't be back. Nice selection of wine though. read more

Nothing better than getting a meat and cheese tray and few glasses of wine on a Saturday afternoon. Great wine selection, very nice patio and the owner and staff are super helpful and friendly. No snooty wine snobbery here! They have a really good beer selection, which is not common at wine bars. And if you are in the mood for a manhattan, they make a great one as well. The worst part about this place is that it is too far from our house, and we can't get here often enough. read more

I had been wanting to go to the Corkscew for a long time, and when they showed up on the Restaurant.com deals, I knew it was a sign! My husband and I went in last night and had a wonderful experience on the patio. Upon arrival, you can either select a glass/bottle of wine from their menu or select any bottle in their retail shop. I enjoyed this option, so I could look over the bottles and price points to make a good solid decision. Bottles priced less than 25, are subject to a 5.00 corking fee (NBD and pretty standard). My husband and I selected a great Pinot Noir for 14.99, but prices range from 10.00 and up. We ordered their meat and cheese tray for two, delish! The cheeses change daily, so each trip can be a new experience. We had bleu cheese in a honey reduction, a soft cheese (cant remember the name), and a cashew butter cheese with a balsamic vinegarette reduction. The cheese came with Marcona almonds and warm crusty french bread. The meat tray consisted of Proscutto and another cured Italian meat. We sat on the patio, but the inside area is quite inviting as well. There is a fireplace on the patio, and I can definately see myself enjoying a good bottle this fall on a cooler evening! The staff was friendly, helpful and not at all pretentious. The atmosphere is definately romantic, and very relaxing! You won't be disappointed. read more

Corkscrew Wine & Cheese - Beautiful cheese,meat and French bread! A bleu in honey reduction, a soft cheese , & a walnut butter with balsamic reduction - Wine Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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They change the wine menu monthly- so be sure to go Monthly to try different wines! The smoked salmon tray is awesome! You can buy bread to go!I always have pleasant experiences here. Justin is super helpful with my "wine to go" needs the other day. Enjoyed that Newton Chardonney! Staff is always super helpful. Patio has been expanded! read more

Amazing place. Tops in many categories like customer service; tasty food and an incredible wine selection

One of the best wine chill spots in town! Service is top notch and atmosphere is cozy, chill and one our favorites. Amazing patio to relax and sip wine. Reminds me of Cali!and....Willie is da bomb! read more

Best staff ever. Amazing wines and cheeses. Excellent variety and outside dining most enjoyable. read more

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My first experience was one that may lead me to steer clear of a second. Our server was friendly and helpful. The wine and craft beer list is extensive and fairly affordable. The eatery itself seems quaint yet functional. The unfortunate element of our stay arrived in the form of our food. Drunken mussels The broth was what i imagined to be a savory lemon-lime amalgamation with the consistency of water. The bacon was very scarce and what little I did pull out was not rendered nearly enough. My first inkling on a mussels dish with blue cheese was that it may be interesting but most likely is going to be disastrous which the latter soon became the case. The mussels looked like what you would see on ice at a cheap Chinese buffet. A truly unimaginative disproportionate unexciting dish. Cioppino Anytime I see Cioppino on a menu it is a must and this one at 23$ should be the bomb.com. Again as before this failed to be the case. The consistency of this "broth" was that of a can of tomato sauce you could put on a pizza. This dish failed on so many levels its almost hard to explain. The broth of a Cioppino usually consists of white wine, fish stock, lots of love. Instead of the usual norm of this dish I really think we were substituted the giant Prego can Cioppino. The fish was overcooked to the point that it was hard to determine what exactly you were eating. The dish would have maybe suffered less without the addition of the chinese buffet mussels. This dish needs to go back to the drawing board. I respect the fact a restaurant wants to prove their purveyors on the menu displaying the "locality" of said establishment but truly its counter intuitive to name sysco and conagra next to your "always natural, always wild" mission statement. After all I would like to go back maybe some day if they allow me to henceforth. The beer and wine list seemed somewhat exciting paired with local cheeses. Maybe I made some poor choices in regards to what to order and maybe I came in a bit to close to closing time. Or maybe it is really that bad. read more

One of the best wine chill spots in town! Service is top notch and atmosphere is cozy, chill and one our favorites. Amazing patio to relax and sip wine. Reminds me of Cali!and....Willie is da bomb! read more

I have been going to the Corkscrew since it first opened. They have a great mix of retail and by the glass wines. Each month there is a new selection of wines by the glass. Corey does a great job placing wines on the list that work for someone new to wine. But also has a few that will attract the people who have been drinking wine a long time. The retail selection is built to so that you can get great wines at good prices. The staff is AWESOME. They know wine and are approachable. I also like that the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. Check out the patio. I have taken friends from around the country to the Corkscrew and they all rave about the place. Please give it a try. read more

This has become one of my favorite place to go for a class of wine. I had their flight of pinot noirs, and it was amazing. They have one of the best patios in Omaha. read more

I came here for an All About Omaha (young professional group) happy hour. I spent the first half hour in my car as it got pelted with hail and then waded through calf deep water to get inside, but that's another story. Overall, it's a good atmosphere inside, a good wine selection, and some nice cheeses. It's just a bit on the pricey side and didn't have anything that made it especially special for me. read more

Confession--I've never been in the store. I needed to send a case of wine to my brother-in-law unit on the occasion of his 80th birthday. I never expected it to be as hard as it turned out to be. I thought I had it all set up last week, but when no one called to get my credit card information, I called to make sure, and it was not happening. SOoooo . . . I called another store. They were going to get right back with me with prices and avail abilities of my three suggestions. Nothing happened for several hours, thinking they might have written my phone number down wrong. Guy had left until 6PM. Called another store on my Yelp list. Dundee couldn't help me with what I needed, but she sweetly recommended Corkscrew. Cory at Corkscrew had prices for two of the suggestions, but needed to double check and actually found my first choice after all and at a fair price. Cory got back to me quickly, which this nervous Nelly appreciates. My five stars is based on the wine actually showing up tomorrow, which I am sure it will. And I think I'm going to try to make a personal visit next time I am in Omaha. Edit--The wine showed up as promised and I am a happy camper! read more

Found this place thanks to Yelpers. Very nice, open, and warm atmosphere. It was great to sit back in the corner on the couch and enjoy a bottle of wine. You can pick where to sit. The porch looked very nice with the fireplace too. My wife loved the place. They have a big selection of wines and champagnes. We were served right away and asked several times if everything was ok and if we needed anything else. Would defiantly visit again if we're in the area. read more

Service will make or break your establishment, unfortunately for the Corkscrew Wine and Cheese in Rockbrook, service isn't a priority. Went to buy a wine gifts and stood there, and stood there, and stood there, as wait staff walked past, noticed us, and didn't even bother to acknowledge us. We were completely ignored and that's too bad for them. Some of their best customer's may be walking out the door never to return because they chose to provide bad service. Never again! read more

My favorite neighborhood place to go for happy hour and just to relax! The atmosphere is nice and the staff is knowledgeable.

I'd seen this place before but never stopped until this week. I was looking for a light snack for dinner and this was the perfect place. I had a glass of rose with the cheese board. There were three cheeses and they offer a plate with or without blue cheese. I like that because I wasn't in the mood for such a strong cheese that evening. It came with more than enough bread along with some almonds, dried cranberries and a little balsamic. They also have smoked salmon which I will have to try next time. There were quite a few regulars there and the service was decent. read more

Not sure why I have never thought to go here. Maybe I thought it would be a bit beyond my knowledge. I was invited here for a work meeting and loved the space, the service was fantastic and in no way were you looked down upon for your lack of knowledge about certain wines, and cheeses. The two Pinot's that were picked out for us were just what we had hoped for and discussed and the cheese plate was delicious. I will definitely consider going here more, even on more casual occasions. read more

My husband and I stopped here for a late afternoon snack. We both had a glass of wine and shared a cheese/jelly crostini plate. The food was tasty and the server was pleasant. The downside is the location - sitting on the little patio overlooking a busy street didn't fit with the relaxing vibe we wanted. read more

Nice wine selection and when the weather permits the patio is nice. I thought they are a little stingy with their pours of wine, so they get a 2 star for small pours! I guess I'm used to my favorite places that are far more generous. read more

They have a great selection of wines available for both drinking and purchasing. I wish they had more indoor seating though. At times if there are groups there is no where to sit. However in when the weather is nice their patio is unbeatable. We have also had the antipasti plates and dessert and were very happy with the items we ordered. We got married on the large patio next to the corkscrew patio and it was a great casual venue. read more

Had a great time here, was quiet and very quaint. Waiter was very knowledgeable. Being so close to center st, it was very I was surprised by the nice outside deck. read more

Lousy service, 8 people in the whole place 3 of which where employees. Must have been a busy day for them. We were ignored. Won't go back. I can find a place to have wine, where I can at least get service. Waste of space. read more

The coolest thing about this place is the information kiosks, you can scan the bottles of wine to learn more information about the wine's description, ratings and food pairings. They offer wine by the glass, light appetizers, cheese plates and desserts. Good location in the friendly Rockbrook neighborhood. (108th & Center). Prices are more than fair, and if you are looking for a hard to find wine, the owner will order it for you. What makes this place have returning customers is the friendly staff and the events (wine tastings, pairing courses, and most of all Yappy Hour). read more

Wow, I just found this website...pretty cool!!! I LOVE the Corkscrew Wine & Cheese Store. The wines offered by the glass change monthly, which allows me an opportunity to try a vast number of wines without a full bottle committment. Oh, and the cheeses...the CHEESES. I used to think Velveeta was cheese...now I know better!!! HA! Also, (Yeah, I know it's December), the patio with the trellis is FABULOUS in the spring and fall!!! The vines make it intimate and the water feature and fireplace make it a remarkably serene environment. Finally, the staff. They are engaging and knowledgable without making a novice like myself feel ignorant. Great place. Great people. Great fun!!! read more

We just discovered this place today after moving here 8 months ago. My only regret was why didn't I find them sooner!!! Awesome selection, great wine, great customer service!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

i like the space and its a great concept, i justy think they dont execute very well, have been there several times and the service is not good,. the meat and cheese trays are good, prices are average at best. they do have a nice outdoor patio. read more

Spent some time this afternoon here; my boyfriend and I had 2 glasses of wine each. The wine selection is well-rounded, and the atmosphere is very nice...you can almost forget you're looking out on Center street. I had a few issues regarding the service, however. First of all, the bartender didn't offer to tell us anything about the wine or give any suggestions, and I can see why that might be favorable for some people who are truly uppity about the fact that they KNOW WINE and whatnot, but even as someone who considers themselves knowledgeable about wine, I still like to hear a little spiel when I come somewhere for the first time. There was no effort to know if we had been there before, nor did he ask if we wanted to hear anything about the 20+ wines by the glass they had. Throughout our time there, the bartender kept sipping on some kind of smoothie, seemed very casual...texting, leaning on the counters...kind of as if we weren't sitting right in front of him. Finally, when we were ready to pay, he handed the bill to my boyfriend despite the fact that I had my wallet out. Then, I handed him the bill with my credit card in it. He ran it....and handed it back to my boyfriend. I don't mean to nitpick, but come on! Take a second to see who is paying you and thank them, don't just assume it's the male in the equation. All in all, I am appreciative that someplace like this exists amongst the rampant sports bars in Omaha, but just by upping the service quality a little bit I think this place could be a lot more successful. read more

I live in San Francisco, but was in the store on a recent visit to Omaha. They have a great selection at a variety of price points, knowledgeable staff and very pleasant atmosphere. I will put this on my list everytime I'm in Omaha. I would highly recommend a trip to this store for all your wine and cheese needs! read more

Blackstone branch is very cute and good selection of wine. Customer service needs improvement. Waitress did not remember my order and said she forgot and came back in an off handed way and said, what was that again you wanted. When I asked if the rooms the back was "free", that is we could sit there if no one had reserved it, she said that nothing is free in a condescending and sarcastic manner. Totally uncalled for. Please train staff so all people are treated properly. read more

Have shopped here since they opened. Every time we are back in Omaha it's a must stop place. Great Service and Great people.

Great atmosphere! Delightful patio! Good food! Only complaint ..... we ordered a bottle of wine and it was brought to us already open. Seems that when they are busy the bartender handles this. In the world on wine, this just isn't done and Cork Screw should know this. I'm pretty sure we got what we ordered, but how does a customer know? Just really surprised a wine store would do this. I did make a comment to our server. read more

Pretenses of fanciness but adjacent tables uncleaned for over an hour soured the experience. Too bad

When my sister told me she planned to invite almost 40 people to her bridal shower, I was stuck with the daunting task of finding a place that would be both intimate and comfortable for such a large group. After spending a couple of great nights here having some wine with friends, I decided it would be the perfect fit. I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out! The space is great for parties of any size. The staff struck a perfect balance between being extremely helpful and attentive, yet giving us plenty of space to enjoy the day. Everyone raved about the cheese plate and the wine suggestions were perfect. The price for both food and wine is extremely reasonable compared to other places in town. It's a really nice atmosphere with an adorable outdoor patio. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a laid-back spot to host a shower, or just looking for a place to relax with some friends. I am extremely grateful to everyone at Corkscrew for taking the stress out of hosting and helping to make an unforgettable day for my sister! read more

Wonderful selection, lovely comfortable atmosphere, and great service! The servers working the evening I visited are 100% the reason I would return. They went out of their way to help me with my choices and were very attentive and friendly to everyone in the establishment. I was extremely impressed! Definitely give them a try! read more