It has been a while, but honestly, every time I've driven pass, it's been really busy! But when of…read moremy old, and I can say this now, college friends said "it's been too long, let's meet up..." I suggested here. Warm friendly greeting when we walked in. I told the hostess we didn't have a reservation and was just coming in for a drink. She gave us a nice table inside. We ordered a bottle of prosecco. "Let's celebrate the end of the school year!" We also ordered a chicken empanada and a mushroom empanada...both very good! The pickled vegetables were delicious too! Service was wonderful as always! Again, I would be here more often but it's always busy. Although, coming back is always special!

We came to the Rose for an evening bite to eat and some drinks after hanging out at Mothership down…read morethe street for a bit. It was a comfortable evening, so we sat outside. Our waitress was a total superstar and took great care of us with service and answering questions. We even joked about Star Trek a bit. I ordered the Rose salad and some roasted potatoes (Bravas Rosas). The potatoes were really delicious and well-seasoned with crunchy and soft parts and a nice spicy dipping sauce. I wanted to love the salad because it was large and well-dressed, BUT the lettuce was gritty and could've used a more thorough rinse. I ended up not eating much of it because the texture wasn't good. One of my friends got the Rose Salad Pie which she really enjoyed (basically a pizza with Rose Salad on top) and my other friend got the gazpacho which really liked. I would definitely come back and try some other dishes. If I do, I'll update the review!

After lunch at Dukes, the hotel said our room wasn't ready so we're walking down Prospect in La…read moreJolla. We come across this very cool place that is in olive oil and wine bar! You had me right there. Plus, they celebrate Wine Wednesday and it was Wednesday. How do I not go in? We went in to kill some time and had the best time talking to people and having a glass of wine. In the end, we bought a fabulous Chardonnay and an equally fabulous champagne all discounted. It's what I love about Travel, is if you just wander you never know what you're gonna find and this was one of these occasions great people great place

Altogether a very fun and great experience. Lots of wine options and yummy food to enjoy. It is a…read morebit pricey but very worth it. Great option for gluten free accommodation.

We sat outside and enjoyed happy hour- love the 7$ glasses of wine. We both got the sparkling rose,…read moreperfectly dry and not too too sweet. Our servers were kind and helpful. Overall the perfect happy hour spot!

WOW! I'm not one to search out bruschetta, but when our friend recommended this place we were like…read morewhy not? We were told to get the build your own bruschetta board and there were so many options. We ended up ordering almost all of them on two boards and my favorites were the... - Prosciutto, fig, and mascarpone - Brie, apple, and fig - Chef's choice (street corn) Ultimately everything was amazing. Special shoutout to the crispy cauliflower as well, cooked so well & whatever sauce they used - AMAZING!

What a gem! Came for…read morea relaxing Friday evening with girlfriends and we loved the rosé flight. The wine menu is pretty excellent with a great variety. Love that their flights change as well, so lots of fun wines to explore. The food menu was interesting and paired great with the food. Overall this is a fun addition to the quieter side of the block.

I've walked past this place plenty of times and finally decided after work to stop in, was around…read more7:30pm and was greeted by Micah, he was so kind and so easy to talk to. Helped me try a few wines and landed on the draft sparkling, which paired really nicely with my food. The kitchen is definitely on top of the products that come out and have high standards for their food. I left very happy with my experience, especially with the bar being filled with other kind folks, who loved to chat! Overall, the Merenda was a beautiful space, ambience was lovely. This is going to be my hidden gem that i bring my friends to and officially part of my boyfriend and I's date night list! Thank you Micah & see you soon!!

My new favorite wine bar. Small nook tucked away in the middle of downtown La Jolla. Wonderful…read moreambiance, lovely staff, nice small food and tapas menu, amazing wine. Also love that they are open until midnight. Perfect late night spot to grab a nice nightcap.

A must go spot that recently opened up in La Jolla! Beautifully decorated inside with wine…read moreartifacts. Features a really nice limited menu of light bites and appetizers! Service was helpful in choosing the right type of wine for your preference and also very attentive to refill water etc. on a side note, they do not offer lemons for your water, unfortunately. Highly recommend a stop. Perfect for a first date, or romantic glass of wine and light bites!

We had the pleasure of dining last night at Wet Stone Wine Bar, a relatively new restaurant in…read moreSolana Beach. The restaurant offers a few outdoor tables (especially enjoyable this time of year) and indoor seating for approximately 20 guests. It features an international wine list and a thoughtfully curated selection of small plates and main courses, all designed for sharing. Our server, Justin, provided several excellent wine recommendations that complemented our meal nicely. To start, we shared the Smoked Hamachi Crudo and the Local Apple Salad. The Hamachi was beautifully prepared and among the best I've had in the U.S. For our mains, we shared the Branzino, Lamb Rack, and Heirloom Carrots. Each dish was creative and perfectly executed. Overall, it was an outstanding and thoroughly enjoyable meal.

Came here a second time and found out they started a happy hour!…read more I enjoyed some delicious shishito peppers and rosé with a friend and everything was delightful! Of course the wine was delicious! This was the perfect place to hang out with a friend, grab a bite, and a glass of wine! Was not disappointed at all and already excited to come back again a third time.

We came for dinner after wanting to come for months, and we're so happy we finally checked it out!…read moreDelicious and great authentic Spanish / Basque spot! Our server Josué was SO amazing! He was so friendly and made us feel so comfortable. The shishito peppers, Jamon Iberico, crispy fried rice, patatas bravas, spicy Caesar, and basque cheesecake were all amazing! Meatballs were just ok, would reco trying a different main. Great wines (and they even give you tastings to try first) and they have Vermut on draft! Can't find that anywhere in the US and only in Spain. Such a great authentic spot! Feels like we are back in Spain. Great atmosphere as well with the beautiful design inside and the records playing. We will absolutely be back soon!

This place is so cute and has such good vibes. We came for dinner on a weekday and it wasn't too…read morebusy. Service was very friendly and fast the whole night. The food is Spanish/asian served tapas style so the dish sizes are a bit smaller. I got a glass of pinot noir to start and they were very open to letting me try that and any other wines I wanted before I committed which I always appreciate. For food we got the heirloom carpaccio, meatballs, gambas al ajillo, tuna crispy rice and croquetas. Everything tasted very fresh and flavorful. The portions are a bit small/expensive for the price which is why I'd dock a star but overall a really great experience and I'd be back to try more of the menu.

What a lovely little wine bar!! The best ambiance for a girls night out where all you want to do is…read morechat with your bffs. My cousin and I visited on a Friday night with no reservation. Plenty of street parking! We were seated right away at the bar stools. Lovely shop, very quaint and feels like you're just visiting a friends shop. We ordered the mussels, crudo and risotto. We were torn over what wine to get but they let us sample a couple! Super great service. Mussels were definitely the stand out dish, but everything was fresh! 3 plates was good for 2 people. We also got their cheesecake and it was SOOOO GOOD! Not too sweet, perfectly baked. It is a pricey restaurant but worth a special occasion.

I have been to Little Victory four times and it has never disappointed. This place has the best…read morevibes for a date night or girls night out The wine is amazing. I don't remember what I got but I tried two different types of reds and they were absolutely delicious. The tuna crudo is really tasty and fresh. The flavor combination of the citrus and garlic is unique and addicting. I could have like 5 plates of this! The duck was cooked amazingly - maybe a little on the salty side but not enough for me to mind. The lentils and fennel were a fun combo to pair with the duck. Again, a unique dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. Lastly, we ended the night with a creamy basque cheesecake. This is one of the better cheesecakes I've had. It was rich and sweet but not sickeningly sweet. I loved everything I had and the servers are always amazing and so knowledgeable about the wines which I really appreciate. Cheers!