I wish I would have taken pictures. We did a last minute girls' dinner and we got a table on their…read moreside outside patio. It was lovely because it felt so intimate and we got to catch up even with the warm weather. We started with bacon wrapped dates and a Caesar salad. These were so refreshing and those dates were the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The Caesar salad had plenty of parmesan and the romaine was crisp. We also ordered the Mac n cheese, the steak with chimichurri, and sweet potato fries. The steak was perfectly cooked and tender, the Mac n cheese was creamy and ooey from the cheese, and the sweet potato fries were crisp too. It all paired nicely and was split between 5 of us. We all ordered white wine as well because it was warm. We also ordered the flour less Mexican souffle and brioche French toast for dessert. They were the great ending to our meal. The service was awesome too and our waitress gave us plenty of time to decide and checked in. I definitely recommend coming here. If you can, make a reservation ahead of time. We got seated pretty quickly because we opted for a table outside.

Phlight in Whittier, A True Local Gem!…read more Phlight in Whittier is a staple for our family, and every visit reminds us why we love supporting this wonderful, locally owned and family-run restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you feel the hospitality. This family genuinely loves what they do, and you can taste that love in every dish they serve. Phlight specializes in tapas-style, shareable plates, and when I say you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, I mean it! Everything we've ever ordered has been delicious. They also have an impressive wine selection, available by the glass or bottle. And if you're a Bordeaux fan, be sure to try their own-label Bordeaux, it is absolutely delicious and pairs beautifully with the food. Last night's dinner was another home run. We started with our go-to Yuzu Caesar Salad, incredible! Tangy, fresh, and such a delicious take on a classic Caesar. We also had the sweet potato fries with their aioli dipping sauce, which are always a must. We each ordered a taco, shrimp and pork belly, and both were SO good. Then we shared the paella, which was absolutely delicious. Some of the portions were generous enough that our party of two had to take some home... and honestly, I'm already looking forward to those leftovers! Phlight has also recently relocated to Greenleaf Avenue, and they have done an incredible job with the new space. It's beautiful, welcoming, and feels like a wonderful evolution of a restaurant that was already special. And the service? Still completely on point. Oh, and the music is always on point too! If you're ever in Whittier or anywhere in the surrounding area, do yourself a favor and make a stop at Phlight. Come hungry, order a few plates to share, try a glass of wine, and enjoy the experience. Phlight is one of those local businesses you're proud to support...great food, great wine, great music, and most importantly, a genuinely wonderful family behind it all. #Phlight #Whittier #WhittierEats #SupportLocal #FamilyOwned #LocalGem #Tapas #SoCalEats #Foodie

Loved this wine bar, the location, the vibe and the courteous service. The band was wonderful. Just…read morewhat an old school girl was looking for.

Nothing to be picky about this venue! Min charge of $20 is…read morefairly reasonable w/this high end spot. The lot is low key yet big enough to relax and to be comfortable. Wine selection a limited yet quite nice. Salmon Creek-Pinot Grigio is rather dry n crispy. Red Blend from Opolo is very nicely balanced out in fruity flavor and strong as how I like it. 5-man band playing live Jazz is a high class level treat! BTW, you are more welcome to bring your own food here! What a great idea My 1st time here and it won't be the last. I enjoy this place very much Live Jazz playing well

this place was sooooo cool! came here on a girls night out. went down the elevator and was greeted…read morewith the magic door of barrels opening for us. we were seated by the playing piano which was a little loud so we asked our host if we could move and they accompanied us to the other side of the cellar right away. we of course got the charcuterie board, which was actually amazing and really exceeded my expectations. there was a lot of variety in the fruits, both fresh and dried, that accompanied the meats and cheeses quite nicely. i later learned that the cheeses on the boards changes weekly so it's never the same thing twice, which is nice. later, we got the baked brie with strawberries which was also delicious for wine, our waitress was very happy to answer our questions and helping us pick a glass that we liked. i absolutely fell in love with the saracco moscato, if you like a fruity, sweet white wine i highly recommend that! it was a delightful evening!

Years ago, my husband took me out for a date night in Pasadena and we ended up at a super loud bar…read more It was lit, but absolutely not the date-night vibe we were in the mood for. He frantically started searching Yelp for somewhere else nearby, and that's how we stumbled upon this place. Now it's become one of our favorites. It's a speakeasy with a really cool entrance that I won't spoil, a relaxed atmosphere, piano tunes, a great wine selection, and charcuterie that's perfect for sharing. It's one of those places where you can actually sit, talk, have a glass of wine, and enjoy the night. Such a great spot to chill, chat, and vibe and still one of our favorite date-night finds in Pasadena. Great for groups too.

This is one of the places I wanted to check out since I love wine and charcuterie boards…read more I came by a few weeks ago, peeked in and left because there was nobody there. I went again last weekend with my boyfriend and our friend during the wine hopping event. This time it was busy. We were seated in the back room that felt like a conference room. I felt like I was excluded from the party because we didn't buy the tickets for the event. We were still paying customers. I did the wine tasting with 3 red wines and a personal charcuterie board. Bad time to come because we felt unwelcome. Limited to where we can sit. "It's reserved" Pros - lots of free parking - cute decor - good charcuterie board - waitress was nice Cons - I didn't like any of my wine - bad pour for the price - Boring I won't be back. There wasn't anything memorable.

This has easily become one of my favorite places to visit once a month. As a wife and mother, it's…read moreone of the few places where I truly get to step out of "mom mode," relax, and just enjoy the moment for myself. The atmosphere is always welcoming, especially on live music nights. The owner is incredibly friendly and makes it a point to personally connect with every guest, which makes the experience feel even more special and intimate. It is a smaller venue, so I highly recommend making reservations if you want guaranteed seating because once the live music starts, the place fills up FAST. But every single time I go, it's always a great experience. One thing I truly love most about this spot is how it naturally brings people together. I've met new friends just by sitting, chatting, and enjoying the music and wine. It's such a positive and inviting environment. If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by and showing support. And I absolutely have to add it's a Black-owned business, so let's continue supporting and pouring into businesses that create spaces like this for the community.

The folks here are really nice! I liked the house red wine a lot, and my dad was a fan of the beer…read more(I can't remember now which one he got). My only complaint was that one single order of fries took 25 minutes to arrive. I wasn't sure if that was because of the restaurant next door, which serves a lot of the bar's food.

This place is located in a great little strip mall, so plenty of parking for sure!…read more When you walk in, it's feels nice and calming during your time. But if you want it lively, go in on a Wednesday for some fun Bingo Boogie (trust me, it's soo much fun! I highly recommend it!) There's a great selection of drinks, between the wine, the beers on tap, and the beers in cans and bottles, you can't really go wrong. The service was great! They were super friendly, and even let us try a couple of drinks before buying a full glass. I fell in love with Delirium Red, which is a red beer with notes of Cherry and Elderberry. Food wise we got the Charcuterie for Two, it's just like that perfect board with different crackers, breads, meats and cheeses. It goes well with anything you drink for sure! We got the Chimichurri Steak, that was such a tender cut of beef, and the chimichurri sauce just gave it that extra zing. It came with a side of fries, and I love me some good fries, for some reason these fries were just the perfect fry, crispy with a soft center. Ended with the Baked Brie, because why not. It was served in a sourdough bread bowl and came with pita bread slices on the side. It was so melty and good, and did we go ham on that sourdough bread. Since we were there on a Wednesday, we got to experience Bingo Boogie. Which is super fun. You get a bingo card with different songs from different eras. Zee, who runs the show, is so much fun. We were all singing and dancing along. So if you're bored, or want to try something new, go on a Wednesday! Get some food at around 6, party starts at 7! The Local is a great place for hanging out with your friends, maybe get a date in there, or any of their special events, like Bingo Boogie, or Trivia! You're bound to have a good time!

Came here for the first time for my birthday and the owner Jonathan showed us such great…read morehospitality, he came by our table educated us about the wine we tasting. We mentioned we were in town for my birthday and came to experience our first wine tasting and Jonathan came and showed us multiple delicious wines. 100% coming back and loved the experience and beautiful outdoor dining. The hot girl pizza was also very delicious!!

By far the best restaurant pizza we have had on the west coast (best street style pizza was…read morePellicola pizzeria DTLA). As a riverside native, I love the Backstreet patio and was excited to return in an evening setting. Husband and I did a short hike up Mt. rubidoux then enjoyed a romantic dinner at Devereaux House. We agreed it was one of the better date nights we have had in Riverside. We went on deftones and chess night. There was an excellent curated music playlist, chess boards everywhere, candle and string lights, and a really solid wine list. Ambiance was10/10. We tried the salad, meatballs, two pizzas, and an orange wine. Everything was 10/10. Service was insanely fast for how busy the place was (not an empty table in sight). The line to order appeared long but moved quick due to competent staff. Choosing a wine was a delight with a knowledgeable server happy to pour us tasters until we chose our bottle. If you're in Riverside, make this your next night out. It's worth getting out of the house for.

We came here last night because we both have not been and I told him I've been wanting to go. I did…read morenot realize this is the speakeasy to Macallans. He made the reservations online with Nine Social but when he got the confirmation, it said for Macallans so he called and spoke to the manager and we got a table here. Wine list was extensive and since he knew a lot about wine.... I told him to just choose for me. We did a pinot noir to start and then went to a cab. The cab was great! I ended the night with a moscato. I ordered the mango tango and he ordered the wedge. Both delish! The mango tango had that sweet and salty blend perfectly. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse. It was really good! Service was excellent! They let you try the wine before you order a glass! They checked on us constantly and were really attentive. The place had an older feel to it and it's quaint. I like the coziness of it. They had live music going on and Tom the pianist did a great job! He sang to me when Tom was playing. Super sweet! Tom came over to introduce himself and told us about music nights and there will be singers there. We love this place so much we stayed until closing time. We were the last ones to leave! We were already talking about coming back for when the singers will be there. Our first time here... And definitely won't be our last!

Nine Social is a cozy wine bar located on the far west end of Birch Street in downtown Brea, right…read morenext to Macallans. There is a free parking garage right across the street. Their front of house focus is the wine bar, but they also have a good cocktail and martini menu, as well as a nice selection of food items. The interior is warm and cozy with two different seating areas. The larger front area has bar seating, quite a few tables, and a lounge area in the back corner with several couches. There is another area in the back which is smaller, and houses their cocktail bar and a number of two seat high top tables. You can order anything on the menu from either area. We sat at the bar in front for some Sunday evening cocktails and small bites. We started out with the spinach & artichoke dip ($15). The dip came out very hot, was a big portion, and was very good. However, the menu said it came with toast points, but instead it was served with tortilla chips which were just ok. The advertised toast points or fresher tortilla chips would have made this appetizer better. My first cocktail was the Limoncello Martini (vodka, fresh Limoncello, lemon juice, $15). I usually love anything lemon and this was a good martini with light lemon flavor. She started with the Purple Martin Martini (vodka, raspberry puree, pineapple, $15). This was another good martini with light sweetness from the raspberry and pineapple, not a sugar bomb. We wanted a little more food, so we ordered the Caprese flatbread ($18). It was a good size, and the dough was great. It had a good amount of cheese and tomatoes, and I really liked the balsamic drizzle on top. However, it did not come with the basil that was listed on the menu. Next, I tried the Peperoncino Martini (vodka, Italian Peperoncino brine, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, $15). I loved this, one of the more unique martinis I've had. She liked her sip so much, she ordered her own for number three. Her second cocktail was the Carmel Apple Martini (carmel apple vodka, Licor 43, lemon, star anise, caramel cube garnish, $15). Most of the time, you would expect a caramel apple martini to be a sugar bomb, but not this one. The flavors were great with a light sweetness. And who doesn't like a caramel square treat? For my last one, I had the Cinnamon Sleigh (bourbon, cinnamon spice, maple, orange twist, $15). This was a good sipping finisher with light cinnamon notes and those great orange aromatics. KJ was our server, and she was very sweet and friendly. We came early in the evening and it was a little slow, so we chatting with her quite a bit. I'd take a half point off for the two food items not coming with the listed items, but rounded up to five stars overall. The bill had a 3% charge added for using a credit card. They have a music trivia night on Thursdays which would be fun to try. We enjoyed our first visit here, and will definitely return again.

I've been here a couple times and I have enjoyed my food, drinks and service each time…read more I always get their wine flights - it's great when you want to sample a few wines 5/5 Foods -baked brie (5/5) never disappoints!

Came in Saturday evening. No wait time, was greeted warmly immediately and given a walkthrough of…read morethe wine selection. I ordered the baked Brie ($17) while the rest of my party ordered wine & skewers. Food, ambiance, and service was great for the most part. I do want to mention that they do not allow outside water of any sort inside. I was told to put away my hydroflask because it's a, "violation of liquor license". That gives the assumption that ABC prohibits guests from bringing a water bottle, which is false. It would be more appropriate to just say they "don't allow outside water" as a general house rule.

Drinks were top-notch, phenomenal recommendations from our server, and the everything on the 3…read moremeat- 3 cheese board was fresh. Our server Peter was patient and very charismatic, had made great recommendations on drinks and made sure our cups were never empty. The ambience is perfect for intimate conversations--no forced background noise to interrupt. Everyone's focused on savoring their drinks, and those quiet moments between sips, paired with the pure enjoyment of the flavors, spark the best chats with my partner. The music is spot-on, and the dark color scheme elevates the whole mood to another level, creating an entirely different vibe.

This place is really nice change in Corona especially. Kinda fancy but not too fancy…read more We had a bd celebration and went on a Saturday it was busy there's live music and some nights are open mic. Food was good, wings absolutely delicious! Chicken tenders were normal. Cocktails could use improvement

This is a calm, quaint little spot down at the Depot-End of town that's perfect if you want a tasty…read moremeal and some good wine(s). They have a Pickle Pizza (don't knock it 'til you try it) that is just out of this world! I honestly haven't had anything bad there. They also have a decent selection of beers to choose from, in case wine isn't your thing. There is both indoor and outdoor seating for whatever your preference is. The patio is well-covered, so if anyone is trying to stay out of the sun, they've thought of that. Kelly took care of my friend and I, as we decided to go to Claremont instead of braving the crowds at The Upland Lemon Festival this past Sunday. Kelly was an absolute ray of sunshine and took great care of us. We spent a good amount of the afternoon chilling on their patio sipping on Sangiovese, and snacking on the Corn & Tortilla Dip, as well as the Pork Belly appetizer. All were wonderful! NOTE: For the next month or two, their menu will be slightly limited, as they are renovating their kitchen. There's still PLENTY of great stuff to choose from and enjoy, though.

A month later …read more... Officially a regular at Grafted Cellars. Obsessed with every edible item on their menu so I'm here on a weekly basis. Omar the bartender is still as wonderful as Day One. I was finally able to figure out his last name. (It wasn't given out willingly and he made me guess after dropping a single hint). Will be on my way to collect my free bottle of wine for the month of June. Grafted Cellars is such a lovely place. I've met new friends as well as reunited with old ones. So glad I've found a place to be able to call "my hangout".