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    Swirl on Castro

    4.4 (158 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    SWIRL ON CASTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Bob K.

    I stopped in here to make a deal. One glass of wine for use of the bathroom. They agreed, and when I saw the prices, I was pleased even more. They had a selection of nine wines by the glass, so I chose a red varietal I was not familiar with - Spanna, from Alto Piedmont. Not sure if it was a 5 or 6 ounce pour, but it was quite nice, only $12, and my server Brendan had described the wine well - similar to nebbiolo. There was an enticing list of nibbles; actually more substantive than that, but I wasn't hungry. Halfway through my glass, it turned 3pm, and happy hour started. My second glass (and there normally would be) was going to be reduced, and the falanghina beckoned. But I had a deadline, and had to leave. But first, I went out back to the restroom, and saw the members seating area outdoors. Very nice! I enjoyed speaking with Brendan very much, and the bottle selection included natural wines (not really my thing) and a wide range of prices. I saw the Frog's Leap on the shelf, and saw the price was not out of line with others I've bought. Eager to return and try the food!

    Polpette meatball sandwich
    Tommy C.

    Casual sandwich and wine spot in the heart of the Castro. Ample outdoor seating (pet friendly). Laid back SF vibe. QR code ordering for food. Purchase wine inside the shop.

    Caprese salad
    Joan A.

    Lovely place for a glass of wine, a salad, and people watching on a pretty day. Good outdoor seating with a mix of tables for 1-2 people and also a parklet with tables for up to six.

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    Lorenzo C.

    We had a really nice time at Swirl. Super friendly staff and a great selection of wine and spirits. Will def be coming back. They have a back patio but it's open for wine club members only.

    Three nice ganaches - 11$/glass
    Ewa U.

    Stumbled on this cute wine bar (also has beer) while strolling through the Castro. We were w my 15 week old puppy and to our delight- the outdoor Parklet (one of the nicest) had private little enclosed booths that allowed my puppy to safely nestle in. The wine option was great - and I'll definitely be back! With or without the pup!

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    Cindy Z.

    While waiting for our tables across the street at Anchor Oyster Bar, we decided to grab some wine here to pass time. The three of us all decided to get the flight of 3. The three glasses of 3oz pours were pretty good pours and got me on a pretty good buzz afterwards. I opted for the wine flight ($16), which was refreshing and crisp. The flight deal was totally worth it and allowed us to get a little taste of everything. While the space is small, it was cozy and intimate. I also liked how easy it was to close out our tabs individually for a quick process. This was a nice stop before our dinner in the lovely Castro neighborhood.

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    Mark P.

    Food - 5/5 Service - 1/5 (this applies to the system, not the actual server who was ok) Venue - 4/5 (very limited outside seating) Nice sandwich and wine, but the ordering system is cumbersome to the point we almost walked away. Why is it so hard to have a server take your order, bring your order, and take payment for your order? Sometimes logging into a website, entering all your info including credit card (again because it doesn't remember when you did it all 5 minutes ago), ordering then hoping it all worked ok isn't the easiest or enjoyable experience. Especially annoying if you want to add something to your order as you have to do it all over again. Having to go inside to pay for a Diet Coke because it can't be added to your bill, and is provided by 'someone else' is lame.

    Wine for two
    Christina G.

    We had to stop at this cute wine cafe for a glass of wine while visiting The Castro in San Francisco. It was expensive but we enjoyed our visit. We paid $18 per glass of wine. It was more about the nostalgia of the neighborhood the. The actual wine. They serve food as well but we had already eaten. It was worth the quick visit.

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    The food is EXCELLENT. The staff is friendly and their parklet is adorable. It's a great spot for people watching too.

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    Everyone is enjoyable, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the wine selections welcomes your taste buds to delightful flavors!

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    Great happy hour pricing and lovely sidewalk seating; friendly staff and great wines.

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    Great wine, food, vibes, and generous pours. We were coming here so often we decided to become members and enjoy the garden setup out back.

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    InoVino

    4.3
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    0.9 mi
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    We stopped for a drink and were impressed by the service and the staff -- and of course, the wine…read more Everybody was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They made recommendations that were exactly what we were looking for (crisp white wine, not too dry and a good red). Our favorite part was that Happy Hour is 25% off everything! We scored a bottle of Nergomaro wine for $45, which was a steal. We sat on the patio, staying toasty under the heated canopy while we enjoyed the sights and sounds of Cole Valley. TLDR: great wine, wonderful Happy Hour, and lovely staff.

    Overall a 3.5 star but going to round down bc the wait was exorbitant and very mis-quoted and the…read moreservice was super sub par. Came here the other night for dinner. We were told 10/15 minutes for a table. Took 50 minutes - nearly an hour! We totally should have gone somewhere else but alas we eventually were seated. I got pasta and also and some of the pinsa (Roman style pizza). Also had the meatballs. Everything was just so so. The pizza almost tasted stale - someone mentioned it is supposed to be like that but I've had pinsa a few times and that was not my experience. The pasta was pretty good - a red sauce. Nothing special. Meatballs also solid. Somehow my pasta came up 12-15 mins after everything else's food which was entirely confusing but oh well. The wine was good. Overall a cute little wine bar in CV, would def come back but nothing to write home about.

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    Zazie

    4.2
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    0.9 mi
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    Mother's day brunch (be prepared for a wait to be seated!)…read more Eggs Benedict (2) - Albert and Divorce' - I had the Albert and wife and sister had divorce. The hollandaise was perfect and the bacon was thick cooked to perfection (wish I ordered side as well) Scramble - (Dad) - Fontainbleau - Mushrooms were excellent and the amount of spinach and cheese was perfect to balance OG French Toast - (Mom and kids)Toasty on the outside chewy and soft on the inside, butter was fresh and perfect to taste , excellent syrup as well. Smoked Salmon Sandwich -(Teenager) It was larger than she expected somehow, she normally finishes everything, she also had a lot of capers which she doesn't like too much of, so that I am sure threw her off. On the flip side if you like a good portion of salmon and capers you won't have any issues here Side of Chicken Apple Sausage- I wish it was smokier and less sweet Bloody Mary - The best bloody mary I've had on a brunch that I can remember, I would drink one rn, lol Mango Juice and Orange Juice - Odwalla - so yum! Excellent service, perfect meal, I will be back :) Thank you for a memorable meal Zazie

    It was okay overall, but nothing particularly special. Unfortunately, I found a hair in my food,…read morebut the staff handled it quickly and replaced the dish without any issues, which I appreciated. We came for brunch, and the food was decent. One thing to note: if you'd like to add an extra egg to your meal, it's surprisingly expensive--almost $10 for a single egg. I understand that gratuity is already included in the pricing, but $10 per egg still felt a bit excessive. The service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry, so it didn't really affect our experience. The restaurant itself was reasonably clean, although the bathroom could use a bit more attention. Overall, it was an acceptable experience, but not somewhere that particularly stood out to me.

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    "Miracle pancake" special for mothers day was cinnamon bun. Love that you can order just one

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    "Miracle pancake" special for mothers day was cinnamon bun. Love that you can order just one

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