This place can get very crowded, but that's honestly part of what makes it so much fun. The energy is always great, and there's always something going on. I've attended their trivia nights, and they were a blast--well organized, engaging, and a perfect activity for a group of friends. The drinks are fantastic. The Sauvignon Blanc sangria and the frozen rosé are both amazing and have become some of my favorites. The food is consistently good, and the lively atmosphere keeps me coming back. On my most recent visit, I had the opportunity to beta test one of their murder mystery events, and it was such a unique and entertaining experience. It added a whole new level of fun to the evening and made for a memorable night out. If they offer the murder mystery event again, I highly recommend checking it out. It's a great way to enjoy good food, drinks, and an interactive experience all in one place. read more

I enjoyed visiting Five Vines Wine Bar in downtown San Juan Capistrano. It's conveniently located near the Amtrak railroad tracks, which adds to the charm and character of the area. There is public parking nearby, making it easy to find parking @ $2/hour. The wine bar is cozy, cute, and welcoming, with a great selection of wines and delicious food options. I especially enjoy their happy hour and the outdoor balcony seating, where you can relax with a glass of wine and watch people stroll through historic downtown. The waitress is fast and friendly....just all around well worth the drive to this area. read more

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Five Vines Winery is such a cute spot and one of my favorites when I want something more relaxed but still a little elevated. The atmosphere is really inviting and perfect for hanging out, whether it is a casual day or something a little more special. The wine selection is great and there is something for everyone, which I love. It is one of those places where you can just sit, unwind, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. I also like that it feels a little tucked away, which makes it even more of a go to. Overall it is just a really good place to relax, catch up with friends, or have a nice date. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to. read more

Love the Ambiance! They have live music on fridays!!! The service was wonderful!!! We reserved the private room that they have and it was perfect for 12 people!!! We celebrated our wonderful friend on a Friday night at 5:30pm and we stil get to have the Happy Hour menu! They have amazing food! We have ordered triple of what I have posted because they were so good! Their wine selection were great too! We will definitely be back with more friends and for sure will be back with my husband! We all had an amazing time!!! KEEPING IT IN MY LIST OF HANG OUTS with friends and HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! read more

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Such a great local spot to wine tasting or simply eating and yapping in SouthOC. There's a variety of flights you can choose from. The Malbec flight was tasty and my personal favorite is the froze. As for apps we had the garlic fries, flat bread and fried cauliflower. It did not miss! All staff were so transparent with their favorite menu items, and super attentive and helpful. The ambiance is great for a little dinner date, happy hour or intimate get together. Highly recommend. read more

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Five Vines Wine Bar was a great find. I had this place on my list for quite a while but was never in the area. On the way back from a recent trip down to Ramona we had decided to stop in here on the way home and I am glad that we did. The place has a great look and vibe to it and the menu is diverse and has a plethora of wine options from glasses to tasting flights and so much more. We walked in and managed to snag a tow seat high top table near the bar and were greeted and given menus within just a couple of minutes. My lovely wife and I both opted for wine flights and started with the famous cheese ball as we decided on what to eat. The cheese ball was really good and definitely lived up to the reviews I had read. You can truly see how this is a favorite. For my meal I went with the 3-Cheese Crispy Prosciutto Mac + Cheese Skillet. This was cheesy and delicious in all the right ways. There were several other menu items I was looking at so a return visit is definitely in the cards. We ended our meals with some ice cream of the several varieties offered and this was also great. The place is a bit pricey for the portion sizes but the quality more than makes up for it in my eyes. The parking in San Juan is always frustrating and tough. We managed to find a spot in a nearby lot just a couple minutes walk away but be warned that it can be tough to come by. Overall, I was very impressed with my initial visit to Five Vines and hope to come back again real soon. I recommend checking them out if you are passing through or spending time in the area. read more

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I would describe 5 Vines as a restaurant that serves unique California style tapas. Not to be compared to Spanish style ones but with the same spirit of making dishes with fresh ingredients, local produce and packed with flavor that can be shared in a social engaging environment. Our evening started with a beautiful Mediterranean salad followed by a very tasty chile verde soup. Next was a roasted tomato baked burrata skillet, then a 3 chesse crispy prosciutto Mac and cheese skillet and closed out with a pesto margarita flatbread and a Oh Honey flatbread. Add drinks and friends and you have a recipe for a wonderful evening. read more

This was a cute spot. Perfect for an easy date night or catching up with friends. Loved the casual vibe of this place. They have a great wine selection with good food as well. Pretty friendly service too. Definitely worth a stop next time you're in San Juan! There is paid parking nearby, street parking can be found too. read more

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Came by for a Friday night date. Great selection of wines and food. There's live music that starts at 7pm. They have different wine flight selections ranging from white-rose-reds. Seating is intimate. There's a communal long table inside and their outside seating is mostly by "2". Downside is there's no reservations. So, plan your date accordingly and be prepared for a wait during rush hours. read more

Food was great, service was great as well.. Won best restraint in San Juan 3 years in a row, I see why! read more

Very nice ambience. The vibes were great and busy enough that the atmosphere was still lively. The food and drinks were delicious. I would highly recommend this place if you're in the area read more

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We took the train out to San Juan Capistrano for the day and were looking for a nice spot to relax and grab a bite before our train back. We came across Five Vines since it's right by the train station and we're so happy we stopped by! We came during their happy hour around 2PM and it was not crowded at all, and very low key. We enjoyed this since we were looking for a more relaxed outing. The space indoors is cozy, and there's also outdoor seating as well. We came for their happy hour and there were great deals! While they had a $14 wine flight available on Wednesdays, we opted for individual glasses ($7 each glass) and some food plates to share. All the wines we had were great, but the food was the real highlight for me. Our hummus plate was tasty, and very fresh! The pita bread that came along with it was warm, and had a great flavor. The Margherita flatbread was also good, and it was nice to see that the spot had quality food options for their happy hour menu. Our server was friendly and attentive and overall made our visit an ideal experience. If I'm in the area again I will definitely consider stopping by and trying more of their food and wine. read more

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I've never had a less than excellent meal there in my years of visiting this restaurant. The pride and dedication, execution and quality of each dish is incredible. The front of house staff is charming and welcoming. Big personalities will be greet you with kindness and familiarity. Ali and Autumn are gems. Big hearts with a passion and an excitement for food. I recommend this place to as many people that have ears to hear me. Go during happy hour when you have the chance to catch yourself a cheeky little glass of wine as the sun goes down. The warm, dark wood and candlelight will take care of the rest of your evening. read more

After visiting Mission San Juan Capistrano, we were super hungry! I checked my Yelp and found a quaint wine bar that was currently doing happy hour! My husband and I got a little cute table near the bar, and ordered the meats and cheese platter! We waited about ten minutes and our platter came out. What a gorgeous platter filled with various cheese, meats, strawberries, pickles of all types, jams and mustard, and a delicious array of crackers and piping hot bread. When you combine all these tidbits together, you get a savory flavor explosion. I loved the fig jam paired with prosciutto, cheddar, and carrot pickles on warm bread. There were so many different combinations you could put together. My husband loved it too- especially all the tasty meats. It was a truly decadent experience! read more

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Great service, ambiance, music, and options. Wine connoisseur knows how to help you find the perfect glass.

Omg. Had such a great time here for our first time. I think I saw it on social media and living in South OC, I did not know this existed. I am a total fan. We arrive just before 6 PM after parking in the city garage that is two dollars per hour. I'm not sure if there's any street parking But the garage was about a 50 yard walk from the door. I think it was still happy hour when we arrive, but that was not acknowledged during the server's introduction. We opted to share a couple of different items, including the crispy chicken sandwich, spinach and artichoke dip and a glass of wine and beer. I love that you can get 2 ounce tasting pores of wine as well as 4 ounce and 6 ounces. We really enjoyed the chicken sandwich was was plenty to share. The spinach dip was good although it was served with I believe some type of French or ciabatta bread, which seemed a little dense or chewy if that makes sense. It wasn't necessarily a dipping spinach dip, but you had to put the dip on the bread. We probably would try something else like the pear and brie skillet or any of the other small plates or charcuterie boards. The ambience is super cool with both inside and outside dining. There's an upstairs celebratory room. I would definitely come back and try other items. Some guests around us ordered salads, hummus, and the olives, which all looked delicious. read more

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Ive been to five vines many times with my husband and on girls night out. Its always great! Excellent wine, great staff and in my opinion the best cheese/charcuterie plates in S. OC! We decided to have my parent's 50th anniversary party in their event space upstairs. Everything was wonderful. Our guests raved about the food, atmosphere, and decor! Suzy the owner was great to work with during the planning process and throughout the party. Autumn was a great bartender and was so sweet! It was such a special night for us and I Would not hesitate to have another party here in the future! read more

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I did some research and somehow last minute I noticed Five Vines Wine Bar on line before a trip to San Juan Capistrano for my birthday. Usually a wine bar has a small food menu, but Five Vines has an extensive one. I was lured by it, wine tasting options, seating inside or outside and 21 years and up age limit. An adult environment is important these days, quieter and cozier. For our visit, Five Wines didn't disappoint, it is easy to find, close to the train station. We were greeted right away, picked our own table, chose an indoor one since it was a tad cooler and their decor is so cute!!! We started with a Flight of Malbec and that was a great choice, you get to try 3 types. We also shared their Pear and Brie skillet which comes with delicious baguette, fun hot app, great for a romantic night out. We continued with a flatbread, got the Oh Honey one with bacon, goat cheese, basil, drizzled with honey, one of the best flatbreads we ever had! I got a complimentary Lava Cake since it was my b-day, they forgot the ice-cream, but they brought it in a nice dish. The cake was melting in my mouth. We also got more Malbec, you can get a taster, a glass, etc. Lots of options, in size, type of wine, they have an amazing menu. Great wines, great food, service, atmosphere. I really enjoyed a night out here, especially a celebration! They have a HH M-F, if you live in the area, take advantage. If you visit San Juan, this could be a fun place for lunch or dinner, nice atmosphere, one of a kind place! read more

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In the heart of San Juan is a stunning yet cozy wine bar. The staff was extremely helpful with selecting the perfect choices in a build-your-own flight! The "Whole Hog" was my favorite. This spot was even the first location to serve a frosé in the area; be sure to ask about their unique flavors! My only regret is that I didn't walk out with a bottle (or two) to bring home with me! read more

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First of all, this place is adorable! The decor and setup is really cute and feels rustic. Secondly, the food was great! Who would have thought we would be full off of 3 appetizers? There were 3 of us and we didn't end up ordering entrees. Our favorite was the brie dip. The bruschetta and spinach dip were both also delicious. The staff and owners are what make this place. They were all so kind and talked to us as if we were more than just customers. While we don't live nearby, we will definitely be back again. read more

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The food was amazing and beautifully presented. They had an awesome selection of drinks and the staff were very knowledgeable. Loved the atmosphere and ambiance! We will for sure be back!!! read more

Great spot in SJC! My husband and I always make it a point to stop here if we are in the area. The staff are great, attentive and love to pour! They have a solid happy hour as well, which is always a place. We loved the decor and ambience as well, it's intimate and moody. We usually get the flights which are decently priced and always a great selection. Can't wait to come back to see their rotating menu. read more

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I had an amazing time at this winery with my friend as part of my birthday celebration! They gave us a private room where we could laugh and chat freely. The wine was excellent, and the appetizers were delicious. It was the perfect spot to celebrate and create a beautiful memory! read more

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Five Vines is a cozy wine bar in SJC. The wine selections are great and they also offer flights. They have an upstairs and downstairs, so it's pretty spacious. The food is also great. I had the burger and it did not disappoint. The service is excellent and they have great recommendations. I signed up to be notified for their private events (they do some cool ones) overall a great place to go for some wine with the girls! read more

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I was meeting a girlfriend for lunch and wanted a spot where we could take in the last bits of summer with some al fresco dining and Five Vines was perfect for that! It's situated on the cutest little street and was super lively on a Saturday afternoon - great for people watching! It's self seating so I chose a corner spot on their downstairs patio. Service was prompt, our servers checked in on us often, and the food came out so quickly! They were really friendly, refilled our waters before we can empty each time, and made light conversation with us. We ordered two wine flights, the mushroom skillet, the meat lovers flatbread, bruschetta, the beet and pear salad, seasoned olives, and two frosés to finish off our meal. The wines were all delicious! I'm not normally a fan of rosé but this frosé was such a treat to enjoy in the warmth of the patio. It's like the epitome of summer. The bruschetta and the mushroom skillet were my two favorites, although I wish the skillet would come with more bread slices. The salad was light, refreshing, and perfectly dressed. Wasn't a fan of the flatbread. It tasted like a frozen one to me. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and hope to enjoy it every summer! read more

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Food, everything we had tasted good. I liked their Thai salad and pot roast. Their fries were really crunchy (it came out crunchy and stayed that way for an hour) so that was a plus. There were some misses. For instance, I usually like spinach artichoke dip but did not like this one. They had a recommended cocktail, that was considered very good by many patrons, but I thought it was okay. Service was great! They were really attentive, nice and accommodating. Apparently, I went on a very, very busy day so there was no parking anywhere. I had to park 3 blocks away. It's a quaint little sparrow town and I did not expect the traffic that I experienced--took 20 mins to turn onto the main street from a side street. And took 45 mins to find parking. read more

We did a second visit to this restaurant, and confirmed that it is indeed as delicious as the first experience. And, the servers are attentive and friendly. We sat out in the patio which is popular because every table was occupied. We're happy we found another restaurant to add to our favorites list. I highly recommend Five Vines. Plenty of parking across the street in the multi-story parking structure. read more

Stopped by for a wine flight. They have several option for reds and white wines. I tried the Wordly Whites and was pleased with the variety. Service was great, a they have about six tables inside with a bar area. read more

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welcoming staff, casual yet classy quaint atmosphere, great patio options, Full menu. Great samplers and gourmet food to your taste. Third time here didn't disappoint. $$ still good read more

I came back here for another girls night - phots from the patio section. We ordered an array of starters and wines. The portions for the app are great for groups of 2-4. The veggies and hummus were seasoned well and fresh and my personal favorite could not be chosen this time as the bruschetta, tomato bisque with bread and spinach dip were equally stealing my heart. This was easily my favorite time stopping in for food. Appetizers and soup is the way to go here! read more

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We were seated immediately on this Friday night at about 6 p.m. and the service was excellent. My wife and her friend had the Hummus Dip plate and Honey Baked Apple Flatbread. I sampled both and thought they were well-prepared. I had the "Zucchini Carbonara with Prosciutto". With angel hair pasta and lots of garlic cloves and bacon, it was an interesting twist on classic carbonara and it worked well to create a tasty dish. I would have preferred prosciutto instead of bacon, fewer garlic cloves and more zucchini. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the dish. My Dark Star beer on tap was the highlight of the evening. read more

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Came here with my BFF for a weekend train ride and found this gem of a place. The ambiance is so very quaint and the menu choices were plenty. I got a wine flight to go with my meal and both were delicious. Highly recommend if you're here for the day! read more

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About as good as it gets. If you've ever longed for a dining experience such as what you may find in wine country, look no further than San Juan Capistrano. This was probably our 3rd visit and Five Vines hit a home run with all three. First and foremost it's a wine bar. I have always opted for their wine flights which seem to rotate on a regular basis. Doesn't matter as I could wear a blind fold and point at any one of them and I wouldn't be disappointed. Whoever selects their wines has it all figured out. Food we recommend are the Green Goddess Chopped Salad and the Pear and Brie Skillet. On this visit we also tried the Grilled Steak Bites with a variety of dipping sauces. Exceeded expectations. Ya, ya, we know; there's that massive new build around the corner with all kinds of stuff, none of which have compared to Five Vines. Go there, be happy. You're welcome. read more

Great place to meet a friend and enjoy the food and wine. Service was great! Autumn was very customer centric and very helpful when we were selecting a wine and pairing the food we selected. I'll be back. read more

Disclaimer that I haven't tried the wine here, BUT I can attest to everything else. FIRST: atmosphere. Dark, cozy, think string lights and candles. Happening on a Friday night, so recommend making a reservation. Service was fast and the waitress was very knowledgeable about the wines on the menu/what paired well with what. My friends got the flights and said they loved all 3 reds that they tried. Onto the food: - flatbreads: tried the magherita and the mushroom. Magherita was fresh and juicy- AMAZING- and the mushroom was also good (had a bit of dark sauce drizzled on top) I was just more blown away by the former. - pear beet arugula salad: fresh, flavorful, delicious. Topped with goat cheese which was my favorite part. I definitely ate more than my share of this one- great shareable for the table. - custom cheese board: my memory fails me but we tried the cheddar, Brie, Gouda, an herbed one, and another firm cheese. My favorite was the Brie even though I'm normally a hard cheese girl. They came with long crackers, fresh bread, and cheese crisps for dipping, along with toasted nuts and cranberries. Hot honey, fig jam, and sweet/sour sauce (BOMB) for dipping. Overall awesome trendy place for a girls night out! read more

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Standardized and build your own wine flights/tastings. We had great service with staff that provided great wine recommendations based on our preferences. The boards and small bites were very good as well as the offerings paired nicely with the wines. We sat inside in the wine bar area and it was comfortable. We are long forward to coming back again soon. read more

The staff was wonderful and very helpful. Great selections of wine. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Five Vines wine bar is one of the nicer places in San Juan. Maybe even the nicest. Oh and incase you didn't know (because I didn't) they have food. Not just snack and apps to eat while you sip on wine, but a full on menu. Let me tell you! It was amazing! My favorite item so far was the pear and Brie cheese skillet. Highly recommended by Stephanie who works there and a total sweetheart. Their wine selection is awesome! It's not over the top with 50 pages of wine to choose from and a table of contents at the beginning to guid you through the menu. It was full of smaller vineyards with a great selection. If you like to sip white wine in summer, or cozy up with a nice glass of red in the fall, Five Vines is the spot. Very friendly staff and great experience. 100% will be returning for the food, the wine and the great experience. read more

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Stop by this place after brunch around the corner and decided to do the blind test of three different wines ..I'm far from an expert or anything but we did enjoyed and had fun trying to guess what our wines were. If you guess it right, you get it free!! lol Also ordered a charcuterie board Sat at the patio. Wanted to go to the upper level but they had a private party going on. It sounded fun! Hey, so if you're having some sort of private event, maybe you should consider the idea of looking up this place. Service was attentive. We had our dog with us and they were nice enough to let us bring her to the patio area with us and enjoy the sunny weather. read more

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Wow! This place is definitely a jewel, let me start by saying the staff is very friendly, and they make you feel right at home! There are many choices on the menu, I decided on the pear/beet salad topped with grill salmon, and hubby had the blackened salmon tacos. We ordered a starter as well, the French bread & bruschetta, it was the best ever! Oh and we had dessert, pumpkin cinnamon spice taco, so different but yet soooo good!! The location is perfect in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, I highly recommend this establishment a very cozy place. read more

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