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    The Optimyst

    4.7 (18 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Wonderful place to go after dinner to have a nice glass of wine and listen to some great music. My wife and I went there following our dinner at Brydge. I was surprised to hear the singer, Bob was the owner as well. The wine selection is excellent and the ambience is quaint and cozy. No better place to spend your evening with friends and family while in Cambria.

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    Great wine and great ambiance with live music! The owners are so friendly and the WineStation machine was really cool.

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    Fun place. Knew the musician playing. Good tunes from Tom Nolan. Owners make you feel welcomed. Small venue but it works.

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    Great wine bar! It is must stop if you like wine....and the have beer too. They have lots of choices of wine and relaxing place.

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    Great place, nice people and great selection of wines. Owners are awesome! Highly recommend! Cheers !

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