This is a cozy, modern wine bar in downtown Mountain View. There is a patio as well as plenty of indoor seating. We split some wine and a charcuterie board. I'm a lightweight moscato girl and the 3 oz. taster ($10) was perfect for me :) The charcuterie ($36 for 2 meats + 2 cheeses) was beautiful. The staff are super polite and warm. read more

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This is probably my first time at a wine bar and wow. The experience was great and the solo worker was on top of it. He was very attentive and helped us with ordering. When we couldn't decide he offered different flights. The small dishes were also really good to pair with some yummy wine. The place is set up so well for chats and a place to wine down. Love it read more

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A modern wine tasting spot in the area. I'm a sucker for wine and sometimes it's quite a drive to Napa. I love how there are so many varieties here. It's is a but small so seating are limited inside. Food pairing with wines was amazingly good. Staff were great and knowledgeable. Overall, this will be my new go to wine spot in the area read more

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This was a fun choice for a Girls Night Out in one of my favorite downtowns: Mountain View! AMBIANCE: Cute outdoor patio to enjoy a summer night. The interior has a nice minimalist design with a variety of seating (bar vs tables). FOOD: Loved all the dishes we tried! Special points for the Rootstock Flatbread. I would love to come back to try the sandwiches which looked fab and filling. DRINKS: My friends tried the Summer Sips flight and enjoyed all three choices. I had a white wine which was also delicious, light, and easy to digest. SERVICE: This is where we lose a star. Within the 2-3 hours we spent here, both of our waiters clocked out, leaving little to no attention or checking in throughout our dining experience. There was also confusion as each waiter told us different info about what wines were actually available. Lights on our outdoor umbrella weren't turned on until after we had paid the bill (prob 1+ hour after sunset). I would've appreciated more attention for the price. read more

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Absolutely loved this spot! The food was insanely amazing--hands down 5/5. I had the bruschetta (perfectly fresh and flavorful), the pot belly sliders (did not expect ground meat, but it totally worked), and shared a veggie flatbread, which was also delicious. I also tried an olive... and quickly confirmed that olives are still 100% not my thing. But that's on me, not them. Sat outside on a warm late afternoon--gorgeous, but I found myself playing musical chairs with the sun (despite the umbrellas). Pro tip: bring shades or snag a shadier seat if you're going for the patio. I tried a non-alcoholic cabernet for the first time--honestly, it tasted like sour grape juice. Wouldn't recommend that particular option, but I'm definitely coming back to try the real wine next time. All in all: amazing food, chill vibe, and a spot I'll absolutely be returning to. read more

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super cute place for drinking wine. located in downtown mountain view area. theres parking on the street and a parking lot. it was full on a weekday evening! we came for wine tasting. my friend has a membership, which is a good deal so she can bring a +1 each month. i loved the experience. very nice vibes would come back again! read more

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The owner or some employee is leaf blowing the sidewalk and creating a nuisance at the storefront at 11 am on a Sunday when there are families walking by. There's no reason he can't clean his store front in a way that doesn't stir up dust and pollen at the different time. read more

Came to Rootstock for a post-work happy hour; this was a perfect spot with shareable plates , and outdoor seating that was dog friendly. Our server, Ariana, was attentive and gave us great recommendations. Here's what we ordered: - Vinho Verde (Anjos, Portugal): citrusy and slightly fizzy; super refreshing to kick off our evening - Spring Forward wine flight (Seghesio, Vermentino, Russian River; Stag's Leap, Viognier, Napa; Domaine de L'alliance, Sauternes, France): this was a perfect flight for a warm day. I've had the Viognier before so I was excited to have that, but the Vermentino was my favorite. Really bright, slightly sweet, and refreshing. - Tomato & Goat Cheese Bruschetta Crostinis: the flavor was good but the bread was a bit overly dry/toasted. I would have liked a bit more goat cheese too. - Prosciutto Wrapped Dates: these were SO delicious; however the almond on the inside was pretty hard to bite into- proceed with caution! - Monte Sereno Flatbread (goat cheese, prosciutto, pear, onion, arugula, balsamic): I loved the combination of the tart goat cheese, slight sweetness of the pear and balsamic, and the salty kick of the prosciutto. Perfectly cooked! - Seasoned Burrata (w/ olive oil and tomato): simple and tasty; good portion. - Sweet Ponzu Shishito Peppers (w/ garlic and leeks): these really surprised me! The peppers weren't overly spicy, the ponzu was great and I loved that there was a TON of sauce. I also really enjoyed the crispy leeks! Definitely recommend coming to Rootstock, especially on a sunny day, for some great wine and good food! Instagram: @waitingtoeat read more

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Did a fun tasting with my girlfriends and enjoyed the range in bottles. I would've preferred more food options as the menu was a bit more narrow and not diverse but I enjoyed my time here. read more

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Laid back/ elegant wine bar. We came around 5:30pm for a girls day out on a Saturday and there were plenty of tables to choose from, outside and inside. I can def see them getting really busy especially as the weather warms up. Service was very good, Jean took great care of us and answered any questions we had. Very happy we got the chocolate molten lava cake, didn't disappoint! read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner a few weeks ago and LOVED our experience. We both had a wine flight and we split two sandwiches. Our waiter was excellent at recommending wines since neither of us really know anything about them, and we both really liked the flights he recommended for us! The sandwiches were also delicious and filling. The seating inside is pretty varied- we sat at a tall table, but there were only two of us, so about halfway through our meal we were joined by another party. I'm going here again next week and am looking forward to it! read more

Been wanting to return to this spot since our first visit was phenomenal. Once again it did not disappoint. This spot is chill and truly gives off a relaxing vibe. The hosts and servers are friendly and very knowledgeable of their menu and wine selections and all the details that came with it. I always have enjoyed their varieties of charcuterie options and they are fresh and delicious. Pairing it with your choice of wine makes it even more appealing. Enjoy my time here and will definitely be returning soon. read more

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My colleague decided to go here to grab drinks after work. This is my first time visiting, and I liked it! It was fairly quiet for a week day "happy hour" timeframe, but quickly picked up as the evening went on. I didn't see any happy hour specials, so keep that in mind. I appreciated that they offered flight options so that you can taste a few things at once, plus the names of the flight pairings were very creative! I just went for a Riesling, you don't see that offered very often. We ordered the deviled eggs and a 2x2 charcuterie board. Now, I will say it was a bit pricey in my opinion, but it was tasty and the display was cute. The jam and mustard sizes were an awesome addition! In all, solid place to visit. Food Rating Deviled Eggs 7/10 Charcuterie 8/10 Customer service 9/10 Ambiance 8/10 read more

Great place , great food, fun events every week, wine tasting and memberships offered Cool neighborhood indoor dining and outdoor dining, parking is a challenge read more

It's always 5 pm somewhere, right? I came here with a group of friends for happy hour and board games on a Friday evening. Rootstock has happy hour from 3-6 pm Mon-Fri, so I used this opportunity to sample a couple of drinks and food. I was conflicted between drinks (there was a good wine and beer I wanted to try), so I ended up getting both - super happy I did! I also ordered their Monte Sereno flatbread, and that was a delicious & flavorful, but light, dish. The server came around to inform us about last call for happy hour, allowing us to put in our last orders. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating. Great place to unwind and chill with friends while sampling some great food and drinks. Cost: -Happy Hour (HH) Sparkling Rose = $10 -HH Weekend Vibes IPA = $8 -HH Monte Sereno flatbread = $9 read more

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Rootstock Wine Bar was always on my list to try. We finally had the special opportunity to try it on a Tuesday 4:45PM. No wait time even up to dinner time. Great place for small finger foods with wine & beer after work, but definitely a once in a while thing since it is on the pricier side. We had outdoor seating and our group of 4 (double date) chilled there for some time. The women had wine and the men had beer. Simple. The two flatbreads we ordered were Rootstock Flatbread and Monte Sereno Flatbread; highly recommended. Wonderfully prepared. Same with the flavorful banh mi-styled sliders. read more

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I love the rotating flights so you always get to try something new, and I've enjoyed most of their food as well. I love the mix of indoor/outdoor seating, and shout-out to friendly servers like Ben! read more

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Excellent experience. Great staff. Solid menu. Super service. Thank you. Outdoor seating is a plus. High integrity team. read more

Came here to check out a friend's art that was showing there. It was nicely presented and look great there Nice wine bar, good selection. Like the price of the 'to go' more than 'restaurant' Service was friendly. Good was surprisingly very good. Ended up eating there, had flat bread and sliders both were very good. Other items look good too. Will definitely be back read more

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Went there for a wine meetup happy hour. Wasn't sure which one was the right group, so I asked one of the waiters standing there doing nothing for help. He was very rude and unfriendly, saying he had no idea and was very unhelpful, which is odd for such a small bar when they're not even busy. Once I finally found my group, ordered the pinot noir by the glass, which turned out to be from Germany, and didn't taste very good. When I tried to flag down someone for help, the rude waiter actually said, "I'm not your waiter." Not sure why this waiter had such a major attitude problem. Thankfully, our waitress ended up being much more friendly, and I was able to order something else. The small bites are actually pretty tasty. Hopefully they have better wines for happy hour without needing to spend over 20 / glass, but definitely the salty waiter needs to go. The quality of the happy hour wines and service was not what I expected from an upscale wine bar. read more

Flatbreads were good. The wine flights were well selected. Wish that they wouldn't keep reminding folks that they were closing soon!

Updating this exactly a year later! This time, I visited with two friends on a Saturday evening and found Rootstock significantly less busy. The outdoor seating area was empty so we picked a comfy booth in the back corner. Our server Jamie came over with menus right away and all three of us decided to order wine flights. I chose the Cabs Are Here and my friends went with the California Knows How to Party and Around The World. I loved my flight but especially the Penfolds 'Bin 704' from Napa Valley - absolutely fantastic. We also ordered a bunch of food, starting with the Bruschetta Trio, which I highly recommend. The portion size is small but each Bruschetta was phenomenal. I personally loved the Burrata/Avocado/Cherry Tomato/Peperoncino/Balsamic but the group favorite was the Strawberry/Goat Cheese/Fig Jam/Spiced Buts/Mint. I also ordered a Burrata Salad for myself, which was just okay - it was mostly a mountain of a arugula. However, my friends loved both the Lexington Sandwich and Chicken Pesto Sandwich. I was still hungry after my salad, so we ordered the Empanada Trio. Again, very small portion size but they were hot and tasty, with a great chimichurri sauce. The atmosphere was a little more sophisticated inside, but it was a great place to relax and have a conversation. Would return! read more

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One thing to note about this place is that it is pricey. That aside though, I thought the experience at Rootstock was great. They have a decent collection of wine, although the wines by the glasses are a little more limited. I decided to try one of their "worldly" reds, which is a red blend. When I asked the server about the flavor profiles, he was able to immediately provide a specific and concise answer - love it. I was a fan of the selection I made and it made for a perfect pre-dinner drink. They also have tapas and other bites to eat and if you come early enough, you can take advantage of their happy hour menu. read more

This is such a nice place to stop by at before going about town or to the next spot. It's comfortable, calming, the people are very friendly, and the selection is very nice. A great place to chill, catch up and relax - it's even a great place for reading a book and people watching :) read more

The manager was super nice, made good recommendations, and was very accommodating. We will visit again next time we are on Castro Street.

If you like wine then Root Stock is your playground. They carry wines from many different regions but seem to specialitems in CA wines. This is perfect for us as we prefer new world to old world wines. Our hostess was great. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. Root Stock offers a wine club that gets you access to many different wineries. Great spot for wine lovers. read more

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Really great place for any occasion! My friends and I came here for an evening and got their flights. Loved their flight options! Forgot who I was talking to but the staff was very nice and explained each wine and which one goes well with what. It was a great experience with the flight selections. We got bunch of little things from each food category. We ordered their cheese and charcuterie was really delicious. Definitely need to order their small plates. You cannot go wrong with any of them because we pretty much ordered almost all of them and it was wonderful! Their flatbreads were really good if you want more crispness in your palate. We got the Monte Sereno and ordered it again because we loved it! Their location is pretty easy to find with parking all around. Their decor is very cute and cozy. Must go if you haven't gone yet! read more

Service was great and everyone was very nice. The restaurant was really cute and the wine was good and decently priced too! I didn't think the food was anything special but it was yummy! read more

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Cool beats and minimalist furniture greet you. The charcuterie plate was good. The GSM *Granache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) wine was at best not special; it was thin and not very fragrant for $17 dollars for a small pour. My salad with fresh cheese was eye catching and satisfying. Excellent customer service. read more

Good wine selection. Relaxed atmosphere. Good wine selection. Relaxed atmosphere. Good wine selection. Relaxed atmosphere. read more

Came here with two friends on a Saturday night, we were easily able to get a table when we walked in and the ambiance was great! We got flights of white wine, red wine, and some beer; they had a great selection and the pours were generous. The pesto flatbread pizza was also flavorful and went well with our drinks. read more

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We came here after work yesterday. They have seating inside and outside. We had really great service from the staff. We all ordered different types of wine, we also ordered a few items. Empanadas, 2 by 2 charcuterie board and buratta salad. We took our time chatting and just relaxing. They checked on us from time to tome, but we didn't feel rushed. It was nice. read more

Great atmosphere. Great service. Delicious food and wine. The mood of the bar is nice and lowkey, good for a chill night out after a long day of work. The waiters are also very friendly. They gave us great recommendations and checked up on us from time to time. We ordered the Bruschetta Trio, which is a cheese platter that came with 3 different kinds of cheese and fruits on pieces of toasted Bruschetta bread slices. They were so delicious that we ordered another one. We ordered a sweet wine, which was also very tasty. Anyone looking to go out for a relaxing drink, I recommend trying this bar out! read more

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Came for Friday happy hour. It's nice to sit outside and chill. The happy hour menu doesn't have a lot of drink choices or cocktails, but good enough wine selections for a glass at $8 and a small shareable plate. We ordered deviled egg and flat bread. They tasted good. The utensils are the artistic paintbrush style, elegant to look at. Overall it's a good place for happy hour girls talk, not sure if the menu is broad enough for a good dinner though.! read more

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I'd like to extend a huge shout-out to Shelbie and her remarkable team at Rootstock Wine Bar in Mountain View. When my work bestie made the decision to relocate to NYC, I undertook the challenge of organizing an after-work farewell gathering. There was specific criteria in mind for the event: a designated area within the restaurant, flexibility to accommodate an unpredictable guest list ranging from 10 to 30 people, the freedom for guests to drop in at any time during the event, and, of course, the convenience of separate checks. All of the prior restaurants I sent inquires to insisted on a table reservation or private party contract. Rootstock however, was able to meet all of the requirements and as my event was to take place on a Monday, only required a credit card to hold the reservation. The party unfolded flawlessly, allowing guests to either pop in for a quick drink or to stay for dinner. The menu has a great selection of bar bites and wines, with the crowd favorite wine being the 2022 Satellite Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. For food, I personally enjoyed the Rootstock flatbread, which was just the right amount of food for one and paired nicely with my wine. Years back, I had hosted a similar event at Rootstock's Cupertino location (sadly now closed) with comparable success. So, if you're looking for a venue to host an after-work happy hour or event, I wholeheartedly recommend contacting Rootstock Wine Bar. Cheers to Rootstock for making our farewell gathering a sweet success! read more

This is a chill spot to come and get a drink. They have a wonderful Happy Hour that ends at 6:00pm. So get here when they open if you want to sample some good wine and appetizers. There are little tables around, would be better if you have a smaller group. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and one of their flatbreads. The food was just okay. I will be back for a second visit. Customer service was great, our server was attentive checked on us and let us know last call on Happy Hour was ending. Check it out if you're in Palo Alto. read more

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The waiters here recognize me as the girl who comes to happy hour with a different dude every time, and probably know more about my dating life than most of my friends these days. I miss their Cupertino spot for the more romantic ambiance, but the Mountain View location is still a solid casual first date spot since I recently started single-mingling. I love good happy hour deals and the place offers me a convenient escape route being in the middle of downtown mountain view and close to home. Happy hour weekdays 3-6PM, unfortunately they will not make an exception for the HH menu if you get there a minute after :'c read more

Wanted a light lunch before going to a baby shower. Little did I know it was the Wine festival weekend which was a great opportunity to people watch. Sadly, we were so busy watching people and all the dogs, I forgot to snap pic! Forgive?? Now for the important stuff. Castro street has loads of outdoor seating. We took a table outside because September on the BayArea is so comfy. I debated on which wine to order. Decided a white would be good and asked out server for guidance in selecting between two Chardonnays. She gave great feedback and I ended up alerting a lovely glass of Chardonnay that fell within my preferred tasting notes. Rootstock has a great selection of small plates/tapas. We went with bruschetta plate and the Monte Sereno flatbread. The bruschetta plate was interesting and not the typical bruschetta and included seasonal toppings . One piece had strawberries on it which I enjoyed although my companion was ok with. We both throughly enjoyed the more typical offerings. I would suggest asking what toppings there are if you have any allergies The flatbread was light and flavorful. It had goat cheese, prosciutto, mozzarella, caramelized onion, thinly sliced pear with some arugula and a balsamic glaze. Definitely worth ordering again. read more

Came here after work for some wine and snack. Their servers there were super friendly and it was such a beautiful day. I fell in love with the cab saddleback ! It was really delicious . I would recommend doing the wine flight. read more

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A classy wine bar in the middle of downtown Mountain View. Happy Hour from 4-6 pm weekdays. Membership available and that gets you into special and fun events. You can enjoy a Wine flight that suits your pallet or you can have wine by the glasses or by the bottles. There's an extensive menu of tapas and heavier dishes to accompany your wine experience. The Rootstock flatbread is very popular and so is the empanada trio. Everything is made fresh in the kitchen and all the items are made to pair well with any of the wines. Service is friendly and professional. Open late on Friday and Saturday. Closed on Monday. Wines are always on rotation featuring many from California. read more

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