The fact dogs are allowed is a major plus! The wine was amazing, food was great, service was…read moreexcellent, and place is kept very clean!

Dorothy's Wine Bar was the perfect Sunday afternoon spot for my wife and myself. The space has such…read morea warm, relaxed feel -- cozy without being too quiet, lively without being overwhelming. It's the kind of place where you can actually slow down, enjoy a good glass of wine, and settle into the afternoon. We would think Dorothy's would be great for conventioneers too. The staff made the experience even better: friendly, welcoming, and helpful without any pretension. I loved that the wine list felt thoughtful and approachable, with plenty of interesting options to try. They also have beer, cider, mocktails with a great small-bite menu, not fried bar food, and a really nice happy hour, which makes it an easy place to settle in and stay awhile. The patio and quirky indoor space both have so much character, and the whole place feels like sitting on a backyard patio. We saw on the website that they have music on Saturday evening and some Sundays with a Wednesday movie night and other interesting events. A great spot for catching up with friends or just enjoying a Sunday glass of wine. we'll definitely be back.

I mean CMON the seating upstairs with a large window that overlooks little Italy is amazing. I've…read morebeen to M winehouse twice now and each time I've felt so cozy while being nestled upstairs drinking a glass of wine. Great selection of wine and they offer bar seating downstairs or plenty of seating upstairs. They also have a nice selection of games to play with so we can get off of our phones! (I'm speaking for myself) Overall friendly staff and beautiful spot that I look forward to keep coming to

Stumbled across this little gem while waiting for dinner across the street. So glad we did! What a…read morecute little place!! We didn't even see the upstairs, but could see people peering out from the street! Ordered a house petit syrah that was excellent, and my daughter had a white wine of some kind that she really enjoyed. The service was great, the gentleman was super friendly and knowledgeable with his wines. Great stop if you're in the area!! Def worth checking out!

Stopped in with a few friends on a weekday night, didn't get to check the entire place out just the…read morefront bar, it is a really nice setup. The owner was there telling us all about the wine choices. They have an orange rosé that was unique and tasted pretty good. Although I decided to stick with the regular rosé. They have trivia nights on Thursdays and comedy nights on Wednesdays. I for sure want to come back and do a trivia night!

One of my favorite happy hours not for wine but for their bites - the bread board and sliders are…read moreso good. The bread slices are generous and come with different interesting flavors, and whipped butter + honey. The sliders lean almost Mediterranean with a nice cooling labneh and cucumbers, the meat is seasoned well. The wines are honestly pretty non remarkable, their current Tuscan on tap is my favorite of their HH wines. Lots of wild and organic wines. The space is adorable and comfortable, and dog friendly so we end up stopping by during our walks.

This is a fun place to have a glass of wine. The cocktails are pretty basic. Nice charcuterie. The…read moreservice was good. I would go back for the ambiance. The restaurant is beautiful.

Great ambiance when you first walk in. Spread out, cutely decorated for a wine bar. Very large bar…read morearea to sit at. Where I give it a "eh" drinks weren't great. Cocktails were ok and I've had better wine. Service was good. Just had hoped for better alcohol options.

Ordered a bunch of shareables and my favorite was definitely the patatas bravas Finca style its…read morecrispy potatoes with the jalapeño crema and it was so flavorful. The barbecued pork with guava bagna càuda was super tender and cooked perfectly, and the truffle braised lamb ossobuco was also really good. The jamón ibérico had an interesting sweet and savory combo with the goat cheese and date jam on a crispy baguette. Service was great our waiter was really attentive as well as the people bringing our plates. Overall, a great place for shareables and dinner with friends.

I was extremely disappointed. They had changed their whole…read moremenu. No bone marrow, no octopus. Service was good but the food was not what I expected. I ordered the tuna tartare with some kind of aioli sauce. Nowhere did it say it would be spicy . If I'd known, I would not have ordered it because I don't do spicy. So take a good look at the menu now preferably before you go they might have their current menu up somewhere or they should.

Love this place for their massive outdoor area and their quaint indoor bar. I've been here a few…read moretimes and even hosted a small event of 20 people before. This time around, it was just the 3 of us, to chat over some wine and apps. Had their April featured Pinot, which was amazing (had 2 glasses). It's good to keep in mind that they only sell their flatbreads on certain days and unfortunately, they didn't serve it when we went. So, instead we had the crostinis, which is perfect if you want a little bit of everything, but not sure what to get. My friend got the chicken Caesar wrap, and it was a lot bigger than expected. As far as the ambience, there's seating all around the bar that's located in the middle. So it's convenient to just walk up to the bar to place your order. Servers and bartenders were friendly and quick. Overall this is a great laid-back place for small or large groups.

I wanted to update my review, as I have been back several times through the years. Since my…read moreinitial review, there have been several changes.... some better than others. First, I still really enjoy the Carruth Wine Garden. It is nice to have an outdoor space to drink wine right in the center of the city. In general there plenty of parking ,and it is dog friendly. As far as the wine, it is very good. I like some more than others. More recently, I have enjoyed the Unicorn Red Blend ( a longtime favorite) and the Syrah. I love that it is dog friendly, inside and out. My dog loves going there and she makes friends each time. A change that they made recently is that the main garden area is now child-free, which was a positive change in my options, as it had gotten a bit chaotic in the past with children not being very well supervised. The still have a family-friendly outdoor space. In the past, there was always live music when I came. I was there most recently on a Saturday evening and was disappointed that there was no music. Also, the prices have gone up ($18 per glass). Unfortunately, I found the pours to be somewhat inadequate, though it depended which staff member was pouring the wine. They do not allow for outside food, and only make certain dishes certain days of the week, which unfortunately doesn't allow for many options if you are hungry. Water is readily available inside and outside. All in all, it is a lovely place with good wine to come with friends and your 4-legged friends. It has gotten a bit pricey, and I do wish we could bring out own snacks, but I still enjoy going and am sure that I will be back.

Amazing place, one of the best in the city. Definitely worth it! Go have a glass or bottle of wine…read moreor champagne.

Divine Champagne Bar in the heart of the Gaslamp. Wonderful for small groups to enjoy a tasting or…read morea bottle, the venue is fun and you'll be swept away with the bubbles. A must stop in on your night out. Service is exceptional and all places should be held to their standards!!

Driving home, this little bistro caught my eye and immediately reminded me of a place I used to…read morefrequent years ago in St. Louis -- the kind of understated neighborhood gem you almost want to keep to yourself. So I turned around and stopped in. What I found was a quaint, tucked-away, almost inconspicuous spot delivering food and hospitality at a level that honestly borders on absurd for how unassuming it appears from the outside. The service was warm, polished, and intuitive without ever feeling pretentious. Hats off to both chefs, Christi and Mark for making me feel welcome. The wine pairings? Thoughtful, balanced, and exactly what you hope for from a restaurant that actually respects food. And then there's the burger. This thing reads like poetry: Ribeye and NY strip trim blend, cooked like a proper steak (medium rare, the only correct answer here), melted gouda, a soft house potato roll, all resting in a luxurious bordelaise sauce that would make a French chef nod in approval. Seriously. This is not a "burger joint burger." This is a chef-driven, butcher-minded expression of beef. Every bite tastes intentional. The bordelaise underneath ties the entire thing together with this deep, glossy richness that elevates it from comfort food into something bordering on fine dining. Places like this are why I still love discovering restaurants organically. No hype machine. No gimmicks. Just confidence, technique, restraint, and execution. This very unassuming little spot has Michelin written all over it.

Alright. Enough with the nonsense Juan Jaspar…read more The staff is not friendly, unless you're a regular. The staff enjoys chatting with customers more than doing their actual JOB. The staff is entitled, upright and annoying. They don't have a proper waiting list system. You can't pay with your cc, only zelle and or venmo. Juan Jaspar is VERY dog friendly, like over the top. There's literally more dogs than people. They have sketchy chairs outside for you to wait until their heart desires. One tip for this desperate little place: time your tables to 90 mins max. You don't have the square footage nor the grit to keep it up. I do not recommend this place to myself nor anyone else. I am banning myself indefinitely from Juan Jaspar. Trust your gut people. I said I wouldn't go back and I did. That was mi mal.

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!

Finally got to try The Rose and it didn't disappoint!…read more Excellent drink and food selection. Loved most everything we got. The Cabernet was a slam dunk. Empanadas, bomb. My filet mignon, delicious. Bread basket served with creamy butter, perfect. My friend also loved her oysters and split pea soup. The olive oil cake was great in flavor as well, only note would be that it was a little dry. But loved the sauce that was on it! Service was spectacular. Everyone was so nice and warming. Indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is so cute too. Absolutely will be frequenting this place more often.

Absolutely love this place! Ordered the tater tots with CATsup Honestly didn't care for the food,…read morebut it was nice to have something to snack on while we played with the kitties. Staff was so kind and answered any questions we had about the establishment or about any of the cats. These cats are also adoptable!! Absolutely need to come back here ASAP

What an interesting concept! My friend invited me to join her here on a Saturday afternoon. My…read morevisit was back in May of 2024. They were promoting the movie Garfield at the time, so we got some swag as well. There weren't too many cats on the first level. We went upstairs and that's where there were a few more cats playing and running around. We ordered a couple of drinks, charcuterie, and flatbread. It was a bit difficult to eat our food since the cats would come around and want to lick everything LOL. Overall, I had a fun time here, but will probably skip the food next time.