If you are looking for the ultimate vineyard dining experience, do yourself a favor and book a…read moretable at Mellow Grapes immediately. From the second you pull up the driveway, you are greeted by rolling rows of vines and an atmosphere that instantly makes you drop your shoulders and relax. It completely lives up to its name--the vibe is effortlessly mellow, sophisticated, and incredibly welcoming. Here is why this place has officially become my absolute favorite spot: 1. The Wine & Food Pairings are Masterful The culinary team here clearly works hand-in-hand with the winemakers, because the pairings are flawless. We started with a crisp, beautifully balanced white blend paired with an artisanal charcuterie board featuring locally sourced cheeses and a phenomenal house-made fig jam. For the main course, the slow-braised short rib literally melted off the bone, and when paired with their estate estate Syrah, it was pure magic. Every bite was an absolute home run. 2. Breathtaking Atmosphere & Ambiance The design of the restaurant strikes the perfect balance between rustic vineyard charm and modern elegance. We sat out on the covered patio, which offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the vineyard. As the sun began to set, they lit the fire pits and turned on string lights, creating an incredibly romantic, warm glow across the entire space. It's the kind of environment where you just want to linger for hours over dessert and another bottle. 3. World-Class Hospitality What truly elevates Mellow Grapes is the service. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable without an ounce of pretentiousness. They walked us through the tasting notes of each wine, shared the history of the vineyard, and gave us brilliant recommendations based on our personal palates. The pace of the meal was perfect--we never felt rushed, yet we were perfectly looked after the entire evening. The Verdict Mellow Grapes is an absolute gem. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a perfect date night, or just want to treat yourself to an exquisite meal and fantastic wine, this place delivers on every front. The passion behind the food, the wine, and the hospitality is evident in every single detail. I'm already counting down the days until my next visit. Cheers to the team for creating such a spectacular experience!

If you are in Miami, make your way out west to one of the nicest wine bars in the city…read more Great selection of wines, and yummy flatbread and tapas to pick from. The best though is the Comedy show they do once a month. It felt like the place floods with laughs. It is so nice, the restaurant is clean and tidy. The servers are on top of you the whole time! Absolute recommend!

All the ambiance... it's cozy, dimly lit, eclectic decor. Great wine selection and a good array of…read morebites to linger on long conversations. Service is attentive and friendly, neighborhood people. It's definitely a cool spot for catching up and date nights.

Rainy Days recently opened in a shopping center and is labeled as a speakeasy-style wine bar. I was…read moregenuinely excited to check it out, especially since having a wine bar closer to home sounded great--most places around here require a drive. Unfortunately, my experience was highly disappointing. I visited on a Friday night and it didn't deliver the wine bar or speakeasy vibe it advertises. They were showing sports on the TV, and the music was so loud that I couldn't even hear my partner across the table from me. Between the TVs and the volume, it felt more like a sports bar than a cozy wine spot. The space itself also took away from the ambiance. There are large windows where you can clearly see outside and everyone can see in, and the lighting was extremely bright. For a nighttime setting, it lacked any warmth or cozy, intimate feel. Because of this, our date was cut short and we left shortly after arriving. We each ordered a glass of wine (I can't remember the name), and to be fair, the wine was actually pretty good--they definitely got that part right. However, the food was another letdown. We ordered a couple of bites, and both my partner and I agreed that they tasted like ready-made items. The hummus was especially underwhelming--I've had better hummus from Publix. We also ordered the brie, which came with only a small handful of crackers, and the brie itself wasn't melty at all, which was disappointing. Overall, I really wanted to love this place. It has a good location and a lot of potential to be something great, but unfortunately, it's just not there yet. I hope they refine the concept and ambiance because it could be a great neighborhood wine bar with the right changes. Side note: service was good, the server was very attentive.

Service was great and our waitress made all good menu choices…read more I would definitely come back Wine variety is great

Let's start with the positive:…read more Excellent selection of wines Great service ( too good if there is such a thing) Ambiance is enjoyable Location is central and convenient Cleanliness is above average. Now to the nitty gritty... The flavors were lacking. The Bao bun's filling was dry and lacking seasoning. The dates were ok The gyoza were so small and overcooked so they were hard and dry on the inside. The wagyu tiraditos needed a few slices of bread or crustinis- something to dip in the sauce. This was the only appetizer that had flavor. As for the good service being a tad much, plates were removed before asking and quickly. Almost felt rushed. I realllly wanted to love this place. I've only heard great things and was really looking forward to it. Been wanting to come since they opened. Could they have had a bad day, sure , but for the price, I'd expect better portions and flavors. I feel like they're cutting corners and we were afraid to order entrees and be disappointed so we decided to leave after the apps. Not sure if I'd try again.

Magie is a great concept and addition to this area. There is another location in Little River which…read moreI have been to as well. I came to this location to celebrate a friend's birthday. They have specialty wines and a few food options to choose from. Both locations have a nice ambiance and it's a great spot for gathering with groups of any size or to even come on a date. It's intimate but also a great place to mingle with others if you choose to. They also host monthly events which seem fun. The staff are nice at this location and the man who helped our group was very friendly and joked around with us throughout the night. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend!

Been wanting to check this spot out for the longest. The time finally came and it did not…read moredisappoint. Entering was like an entrance to the coolest secret. With the big tree, lights hanging, it was a whole vine...ha ha get it. It was a Tuesday evening and they had $35 bottomless. Good decision. We decided to save the bottomless for the following week and decided on a refreshing Rosé, made our own charcuterie board, and went with the ph so popular cesar fries....get this and you're welcome it advance. As we eaited the music played everything from old school hip hop, R& B, to classic French tunes, it was wonderful. The selection of wines was actually surprising and ask all the questions you want, they know what their selling here. When deciding on the charcuterie upgrade to make sure you get the extras, trust me so worth it. It was such a wonderful adulting time. So glad a place like this exists closer. Its all fabulous here. Wine it up!

I went with my family to celebrate my birthday it was our first time in the restaurant but everyone…read morewas so pleased with our plates. I really recommend it to go and enjoy it because everything we tried was amazing.

It's been a few years now since my original review and it's been a long time coming. I've been…read morecoming to their new location for some time now and it's fabulous! I love the ambiance, love their service, and attention to detail. The Lamb Chops are phenomenal! Cooked perfectly medium. The result: juicy, tender and flavorful. Filet Mignon better than Capitol Grille! Enough said. Pear Martini a must have. Frank was amazing! Very attentive professional and knowledgeable. He made great recommendations and had a fantastic attitude.

I wish I could give them 10 stars! We felt like we were in Rome, New York and Paris. Such a great…read morevibe, great atmosphere, and the waitress was outstanding. But, I loved that we were greeted by the owner, such a great touch. Now to the food and wine. First of all, the wine selection is outstanding, I was speechless. Second, the freshness of the food is simply, sensational. A little piece of Italy right in The Gables. Will stop again soon.

After noting this place had such a high overall rating on Yelp, we were really expecting good…read morethings - and since we like wine bars in general, we were excited to try Sospiro. Our first visit here was on a Tuesday night. We arrived a bit more than an hour before their posted closing time, but the place appeared to be empty. After waiting in the main bar/dining area for a few minutes with no one greeting us (though I could hear people talking back in what I believe is the kitchen) we decided to leave. We returned a few nights later after having dinner at nearby Flemings, were seated right away, given menus and we each ordered a glass of wine. After our wine was poured, we were basically forgotten about and we kind of felt like outsiders here, because most everyone at the bar and seated at 2 or 3 of the tables all seemed to know each other: The guy who'd been our server sat down at a table and ate/drank with the woman there. The guys seated at the bar grabbed glasses and served wine to women sitting at the other 2 stools, but there didn't seem to be any staff simply checking on the rest of us. The one employee who did later check in on some dining patrons was walking around with his 1/2 finished glass of wine in hand while doing so. Needless to say, our 2 visits here were both a bit odd. Service, at least for us was badly lacking, and compared to another wine bar and a few restaurants we patronize in this general area, the pours we were given here at Sospiro were a bit stingy. Sad, too, as we really enjoy good wine spots and were hoping we'd found a solid one in Sospiro. Not the case, at least in our experience.

Excellent happy hour place. First impression was a little weird when I arrived because it's a…read morewarehouse but once you're inside it's really nice and cozy. They have good quality house wine with many selections. Waitress was cordial and efficient. Live music sounded really good.

D'cata is a tiny space that is half bar, half wine shop. I came with a large group to celebrate a…read morebirthday and we had their largest table reserved. The small space really promotes a lot of conversation and closeness. Aside from the music playing, they also ended up having a live singer on a Friday night. The atmosphere was a lot of fun amd very raucous. It's a great venue for a medium or small group to have some wine and a good time. The service was a little slow, though, and it took a little longer than it should have to order a glass of wine and pay.

This food gem located in Pinecrest is worth visiting...!…read more Ambiance -- Beautiful atmosphere for either a date night or a family dining experience or celebration. It is charming and welcoming. Service -- Exceptional, professional, and attentive service from the moment you sit down to the moment you depart. Food -- Oh goodness...!! Went on Tomahawk Tuesday and it didn't disappoint. This meal comes with a succulent 64oz [comes also in a 32oz] Tomahawk steak, salad, side dish, and dessert. *Salad ordered -- Charred Caesar: Not your usual salad drenched with dressing, but a perfectly crafted, wood-fired delight. *Side dish -- Pomme Purée [mash potatoes]: A perfect pairing for the steak with a hint of garlic that added to its deliciousness. *Dessert -- The "Garden": A beautiful dessert masterpiece. It's a rich and succulent cheesecake garnished with liquid nitrogen frozen rose petals. It is a visual delight but even better tasting. It is fine dining at its best and worth every penny. Can't wait to go back...!

I just can say enough about how good this place is. Went to celebrate my daughter's 21 birthday and…read morewe had a great time.

For Miami spice, they were allowing people to choose 3 tapas plus a dessert (or 4th tapa). My…read morefavorites were the eggplant and octopus. We also tried olive oil cake, scallops, olive oil pancakes (basic) and olive oil cake (tasty) I'd definitely go back!

Ok I've been a Barcelona stan and gone to many locations across the US.. it's even gotten to the…read morepoint where anyone brings it up and I immediately salivate and begin to monologue about the patatas bravas. Well this time, my boy and I swung by for HH while in the area and ordered a few of the wines on special and the croquetas. Another couple came over to sit next to us and started bashing the HH wines, and the main waitress behind the bar joined in. Direct quote was "I wouldn't wish the house wine on my worst enemy". It ruined our experience as we were clearly there for HH and had ordered them (it was 4:30pm, come on, no one's at this wine bar for an ultra exclusive wine experience at this hour but ok!!). We got our checks and left, it wasn't worth sticking around for more. (Ps no one cares but the guy proceeded to order mezcal neat and the female ordered a martini- both of whom asked for things to doctor their drinks up bc the ordered were attempts to impress each other.. not bc they had "elevated taste" but ok!!!).

My husband and I were roaming around and wandered in. We loved how cozy and intimate the spot was…read more I had port and my husband had a glass of orange wine which was great. We stayed till closing and there were a few rounds of songs sung out around the bar which was so much fun Will definitely be heading back!

Vinoteca is a small, cozy wine bar on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove with a handful of indoor and…read moreoutdoor tables and about 1/2 dozen stools at the bar. They sell bottles of wine, imported olive oils, lots of (mostly European) wines by the glass, and light bites like charcuterie, small pizzas and popcorn. We've come here a few times, our dog was welcome, staff were friendly and outgoing, offering us various tabletop games like tic-tac-toe to pass the time, and once we'd both ordered a few glasses of wine, they offered us complimentary popcorn - something they normally charge for. Wines on their "by the glass" menu average about $16 each, and most staff pour them behind the bar where they have a gauge to measure out each one. The food prep area behind the bar is quite small (which is why they don't have a large menu), but so is this little gem of a wine spot in general. It's cozy, eclectic and great for a glass of wine and a small snack, or a nightcap after having dinner elsewhere. It's good for singles at the bar, or an intimate spot for couples and smaller groups. Vinoteca seems to have found their niche, and they've filled it quite nicely. That said, I'm not sure the staff, at least the ones working on the nights we've come, have a lot of knowledge about wines or are in the position to talk at length about their various selections.