I love this spot. Took a group of ten for a business dinner to enjoy wine and food in the restaurant. The wine was exceptional! Our server Virginia was genuinely one of the nicest service people ever and provided great service throughout the evening! I hope the restaurant knows how good she is. The vibe is perfectly casual and unique, being in a wine store. Awesome spot! Oh yeah, the food was good too ;) read more

The Wine Bar - Destin - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Nice selection of wine and spirits great location and they also have deli items and serve food during daytime hours

Went for early dinner. Service from Brent was spot on. He answered questions & knew about the different wines. I ordered a appetizer of hummus, which had toasted pita, marinated tomatoes, olive tapenade & cucumber. The hummus was good but bland. Needed more Tahiti & lemon. I make my own a lot. I ordered a small plate with about 5 slices of seared tuna, rare with seaweed salad & ginger & more cucumber. It was good, very lite meal. Husband had shrimp with a wide noodle & a tasty sauce. We also shared a nice Stags Leap chardonnay. The experience was good, but neither of us were wowed with our meals. It is a bit pricey, especially their steaks. read more

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They know their wine but the food is meh. We split the chicken pesto sandwich with house chips. The bread was overly toasted and the chicken and cheese were sparse. The house chips weren't crisp. There was a time this was our go to lunch spot but not anymore. read more

Went here for a birthday lunch and it was fabulous. Service was great, helpful and knowledgeable! Had a chicken salad wrap. High suggests it! read more

The Wine Bar - Destin - Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Sat outside. Claire was nice and helpful. We ordered half Caesar salad which was large and one of the best we've had in a long time. Then ordered the pork egg rolls which were delicious. We would definitely go back. read more

We have dined here well over a dozen times and haven't ever been disappointed. The charcuterie board and mussels are my go to favorites. I've eaten at the bar several times and have always had great bartenders. read more

Last minute decision to stop in for dinner turned into one of the best (if not the best) dinner we've had in a week! Amazing food and atmosphere! Definitely recommend the Corn and Crab chowder! Large portions! read more

WOW LUCKY, LUCKY me to stumble upon this place. I love CHEESE !  There's a big selection, all sorts. wide ranges of flavors and textures. Some with strong flavors, theres creamy, sweet tastying and fruity. Cheeses can be paired with honey, fruit, jams, nuts, mustards....there's many options, up top crackers, bread, celery, cucumbers it's all what you prefer. I especially liked that the portions varied in size. The smaller are good for the adventurous who want to try something new, you can always come back for larger portions.  And I believe they will cut to your liking as well. Very friendly staff. It also looked like they were putting  together gift boxes, and special order cheese trays, all ready to eat!!! Don't forget the beverages.....right here in the shop are wines, beers and spirits.. You're sure to find some awesome treats here... I personally look forward to stopping in next week to replenish my supplies for the holidays.  I totally enjoyed all my choices of cheese. Looking forward to exploring some more new flavors. Take the time to stop in. You will be delighted you did!! read more

The Wine Bar - Destin - I bought the Prima Donna, Cranberry Wensleydale, Balsamic, Danish Blue, Saint Agur Blue....I was also sampling the Tequila I also purchased. - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Our favorite place to eat in Destin...hands down. We were completely surprised at the quality of food and service. I thought this was going to be more of a common bistro place...but wow...the flavors of literally everything we had was out of this world. The wine list will not fail you. A good Bordeaux will put you in the mood for lots of cheese and veal. We had a variety of dishes. Our family of 8 is big on sharing, so there was a lot of "plate passing" going on. I cannot empathize how good the veal was, as well as the Mac and cheese and the crab cakes. Everything made us wish we lived within driving distance of this amazing establishment. Price...figure $50/pp minimum...but I recommend you go all out and spend closer to $80/pp with wine, apps, course and dessert. Enjoy! read more

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I had a really great time here with two friends. We came just in time to enjoy happy hour. There was a decent selection to choose from on happy hour. Lengthy wine list! Wine was delicious. We got the cheese platter and it was delicious!!! I ordered one of the specials for my meal. It was also delicious, fresh, and very good quality food. You can tell that the chef/restaurant has put a lot of thought into the menu! I appreciate that. When we first arrived it appeared that they were following COVID regulations on social distancing. Though, during our dinner we saw parties sat at tables right next to each other. Diners were back to back. Our waiter was so sweet and came back to check on us several times. We will definitely be back!! read more

The Wine Bar - Destin - Three cheese board - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Great wine bar. Staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable. Wine is fair priced. Nice ambience.

I don't know how it took me so long to go to this awesome wine bar right by the Commons in Destin. I've seen it forever and just went there for the first time this evening with two friends/colleagues. The service was excellent and when I learned that it is run by a family that really made sense. Everyone was so friendly. The charcuterie board we ordered was delicious and full of flavorful cheese, fruit, meats, and a variety of items I've actually never even tried before. Everything was delicious. Their happy hour was great and I will definitely be back. read more

The Wine Bar - Destin - Delicious, charcuterie board - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Great little spot to try some wines and small plates. We tried the luxury white flight with 4 different white wines.. $15 not bad at all. We came during happy hour which was a great deal! If in Destin please try! read more

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Dog friendly to the max! Great patio w WiFi to hang w the dog while getting work done. The server was knowledgeable about the wine and amazing w Loki. We tried a few samples before settling on Carter's Lot Pinot Grigio (Willamette valley wines for the win! read more

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I recommend the fried chicken, and the burgers. Let's not leave out the drinks.. The service is amazing.. My wife and I visit this location twice a week as we live in the Destin location. read more

Excellent selection of domestic and intl wines, fabulous cheese selection with samples ( just ask) and top quality food served in their inside and outside dining areas. Grab a seat at their wine pairing dinners. read more

We are so glad we found this wine bar. From the moment we walked in we felt welcomed and like we were family. Jennifer was knowledgeable and did a wonderful job presenting the wines. From start to finish, great job. The chef knows his stuff! I don't even know where to start. So, everything was perfect! This is a must stop if you are into food and wine! read more

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Wow this place just blew me away. The food, wine, and customer service was incredible. There is a well stocked cheese bar as well. I believe this place is owned by the same individuals who run the craft bar, which is also well put together. These people obviously have the right strategy when it comes to running an incredible business. I will definitely be back, probably on a routine basis. read more

The Wine Bar - Destin - Cheese spread and truffle sweet potato fries. - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Great happy hour, atmosphere is casual. Service was very good, considering the shortage in people wanting to work.. the pulled pork quesadilla was very good.. read more

Ordered a grand cru board and lamb chops. The cheese board was a disappointment. The meats included salami and something very similar. The bread was sliced in a way that made it uneasy to use when creating a bite. I made it work. but it could have been prepared properly. Crackers and red grapes would have made good additions as well as an assortment of sauces, mustards or jellies. It came instead with oil, two types of pickles and oddly, cold butter beans. The chef's cheese choices were alright but not diverse or interesting. My son had the lamb chop and it was not edible. My wife and I both tried it and it was ordered medium but delivered overcooked and the meat was incredibly tough. This a pricey restaurant. After tip, those 2 items were near $100. Not worth it. read more

We had the three-cheese board and about three carafes; spring rolls and shared Mac and cheese appetizer. Great and fun flavors all around. I correctly matched our wines with the grub. Gryere with a slightly oakie duckhorn chardonnay most especially. read more

I had heard about this place a while back and now know why it's a staple. First, this is a restaurant / liquor and wine store/ cheese and deli store / bar. The restaurant part of the building has an indoor lounge area, bar area, and table area. The Wine Bar also has covered out door table seating. I recommend visiting during their happy hour. It's your standard two glasses for one deal but I was impressed with their selection of wines. If wine isn't your thing, they have delicious cocktails and a full bar. Now to the food; it was delicious. I had a turkey club. It wasn't the bulky club everyone else serves. Instead, it was a delicate sandwich filled with thin meats, tomatoes, lettuce and guacamole. My friends had the specialty grilled cheese with shrimp and the ahi tuna salad. We all left feeling very satisfied. read more

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One of our favorite places to eat. The best manchego grouper, strawberry cake and happy hour wines. And if you are lucky... you will get Maddie as your server. She is truly the best!! read more

So great! The Wine Bar in Destin was way better than I even imagined! We came during happy hour, where you could get a 12oz carafe for the price of a glass. The wine was great, but the biggest surprise was how good the food was! We did a build your own cheese board, and honestly this should be a feature at every restaurant. SO MANY CHEESES! We picked three, and they were all delicious and served with a generous helping of bread, grapes, and mixed nuts. My boyfriend got the French dip sandwich, which I thought sounded blah. I mean, how good could a sandwich at a wine bar really be? Y'all- it was the best damn French dip sandwich I'd ever had! It was so flavorful and juicy, I'm drooling just thinking about it. There were a ton of regular coming through ordering food, so you know this place is legit! It has a pleasant vibe and we really enjoyed our visit. I highly recommend it if you're in the area! read more

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I love love love this place! It is such an unexpected find in a beach/beer/seafood kind of city. I have been here for father'd day for a charcuterie board and wine and also happy hours with friends, they have indoor and outdoor seating so it was accommodating to all crowds. It was not at all a skimpy board of cheeses and nuts! You get a good amount of snacking options too! The wine selection is also impeccable! I am no sommelier so I definitely needed the staff to help me pick a wine and they did a great job of guiding me to a wine that will fit my palate! But my favorite favorite part of the experience of going here is the small grocery store/market next door. I do not know if they are connected or anything but they sell mainly things for a wine and cheese night at home, plus other things! They have a wide array of cheeses and dips and pretty much anything you would want to put on a board and eat your heart out with wine! The staff there is also extremely helpful in aiding you to pick wines for your taste! read more

We frequent Chan's Wine Bar frequently, food is usually very good. Last night, however, we were SEVERELY DISAPPONTED in the chicken coq au vin. The chicken was overcooked, probably not fresh, the dish was not prepared or served properly. We should have sent it back, but service was slow (as it often is) and we didn't want to wait (server was friendly and competent overall). If you patronize, do NOT ORDER THE COQ AU VIN read more

A little hidden away gem located in the back of a wine store! Be sure to use your YELP check in on this spot to get a coupon for $10 toward a glass of wine! We also had the best and most friendly waiter! read more

Great wine selection and impressive food! A wonderful experience for an enophile! Worth the visit for all! read more

This tired and weary New Yorker just had one hell of an amazing meal! I escaped the city for a few weeks, and my good friend who is local introduced me to this establishment. I will definitely be back in the coming weeks. The food is WAY above average! The presentation is beautiful and the service is stellar. I highly recommend to skip the fried food baskets of frozen crap at nearby chains. Compliments to the chef! read more

Very nice cozy place with fantastic food and great service. We had a toddler with us which was not ideal for this place but we still managed to have a lovely meal. read more

Great cheese, great wine, toxic manager. In an industry that is focused on educating and serving its customers I was shocked at how a manager like this could be employed. After enjoying some great cheese and wine our group decided to relocate to the Craft bar. Unfortunately my wife and friend were taking there time drinking their wine and had almost a full glasses of wine left. We asked the waitress whether we could take our wines to the next bar and was told it's frowned down upon but we can do it if we provide a credit card. I believe the concern is the glassware is expensive and they don't want to get it stolen? I asked if we could just have coffee cups or something to avoid the issue altogether. Long story short we proceeded to go to the craft bar with there $30 glasses of wine in tow. We were asked to provide not one but two credit cards for collateral. When we got to the craft bar we asked our waiter to pour into their glasses and return the glasses to the wine bar. Our glasses were taken and upon return the waiter said the "manager" would bring our cards for us. When the manager arrived to give us our cards he had a smirk on his face and said "nice try, trying to beat the system" as if we were either trying to steal the wine glasses or avoid giving them a credit card. Unfortunately for the craft bar the wine bar manager ruined our experience. Very immature and if you ask me quite closed minded to the concept of providing a solution for this if these glasses going from wine bar to craft bar really means that much to him. Maybe a paper to go cup or maybe have craft bar transfer glasses on hand. I suppose it's a great thing the cheese and wine selection and friendly staff which is good enough to not deter people away. I can only imagine how well their own staff is treated if anything like how the manager was willing to treat its customers. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. We love to go for lunch. Our favorite is the French dip with a side salad. Their Dijon Mustard. The Dijon Mustard salad dressing is fabulous as well. read more

Seriously the best restaurant in the greater Destin area...I'll take it any day over what's out there. Highest quality cheese boards I've seen, attached to a great wine store means unlimited choices with minimal corkage and selection is amazing this week it was Moroccan lamb chops, Manchego crusted grouper and shrimp and pasta in sweet corn purée just amazing. Ate here 3 times out of 6 days in Destin! read more

Wine bar is always consistent and great specials. We make it a go to place when in destin.

5 Stars! Chef Lawrence deserves recognition for his ability to turn food into art. As a French man I am critical with my expectations of how food should taste and all I can say is that those expectations were beyond met. Bravo & Merci Chef Lawrence! read more

This is a lovely restaurant. Their food is good but not excellent. The pecan chicken was good (tip eat the lunch menu before 3 the chicken pecan was 13! Dollars cheaper and a very good sized portion). My waiter was a smart ass to to me. Older guy who seemed to hate talking to women. He put me down for saying pecan as I do in Michigan. Their food was interesting but not really prepared to the best extent. read more

2013 Motherfuckers! What? FUCK YEAH. Let's do this right with a wine tasting. No it's not the vineyards of Los Olivos you wine snob fucks. But they've got 10 pours of Maipe, a brand of Argentinian wine, lots of Malbecs. Okay so the glasses are small and lame and the atmosphere is not that great, as in, you are in a liquor store. But it's $10, and 10 pours, and some good Malbecs. I was feeling loosey goosey without any extra pours and the pourer is a cute young thang that maybe could get it. You also get $5 off any wine on the list. Dinner: The special NY strip steak was just not that great. Am I really so spoiled by LA? But it's also not as expensive either so maybe mediocrity can be justified. Except it isn't. Stay home and cook your own steak from now on! I tried to order the pot roast and they ran out. Thanks for trying I guess. But considering most places in Destin just sucks, this is not so bad. read more

The more I come here, the more I am convinced that Chan's is one of the better places to dine in the Destin area. Their specials are always delicious and perfectly cooked, their cru board selections will amaze you and the atmosphere and value are exceptional. It's a place where you find yourself making mental notes to come back over and over to try something there that you haven't had yet. Chan's is very smart about getting people in the door with regular events like beer tastings, wine tastings, bourbon or champagne tastings, as well as larger events like their yearly Destin Beer Festival and Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. They host weekly beer tastings on Wednesday nights and offer a delicious gourmet burger created especially for that week's beer list. You need to eat these burgers! In addition to their fantastic restaurant, Chan's has a very impressive store featuring gifts, gourmet cheese, fine wine, liquor and and amazing assortment of craft beer. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and always very helpful. This is a smart place. read more

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Love the Wine Bar! My husband and I always make reservations at least once (sometimes more) when we are in Destin on vacation. Great food & wonderful service. We always look forward to going there when we are on vacation. read more