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    Grapes Wine Bar

    4.0 (87 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Dennis M.

    I've been here over the years and pretty surprised I've never reviewed it. We decided to go early - 4pm opening and the first customers. We wandered over from the wine store. We sat at the bar and dug in. We sampled the wines featured on the chalk board. Great service by the bar server. Very attentive. We had a few charcuterie boards (I mean they're $5 a piece) to warm up. We later had some dinner - the sliders and a cone (literally) of fries. They used to have happy hour prices (maybe during covid), but now not so much. It's fine as the prices are still pretty good. Very highly recommended.

    I enjoyed their fantastic Garden Vegetable Gnocchi tonight, with a nice AXR Sauvignon Blanc.
    Elaine F.

    This place is right down the street from me, and I had never been there until today. I like Wine Cellars of Annapolis, but I have gone there during daytime hours when the wine bar was not open. Today, on a stormy afternoon, I met a young friend there for happy hour. I arrived first so I ordered a glass of one of their featured wines, a pinot noir. They have many charcuterie options, so I ordered a saucisson and a brie cheese. When my friend arrived, she ordered a Tuscan blend wine. The server was great about making wine recommendations. We also ordered their goat cheese and fig appetizer, which was amazing. Both plates came with baguettes. It was a lovely way to wait out the storm.

    The new year's eve dinner here was poorly done. The steak was cold when it arrived to my plate. My wife had the fish but it came.out so early she was already eating before my food came out. The four slices of potatoes and cold broccoli really made me wonder why I was paying for this meal and leave rip. Count me out for returning. Also, please fix your bathrooms. I've seen auto service centers with better bathrooms. A disgrace. ​

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    great wine by the glass.great service.great selection of charcuterie and cheeses.even dessert are excellent.love this place.very friendly.

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    Quality small plates, excellent service and exquisite wine selections are found at Grapes in the Clock Tower shopping center.

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