This review is for wine tasting with Chris Gaither. I attended a virtual event and really enjoyed tasting wine with Chris! He made it fun, interactive, and educational. I also loved most of the mystery selection. Immediately after, I went to the website to see if I could buy wines or more tastings online. Unfortunately, it seems like their retail business caters to local clientele. Can't wait to visit next time I'm in San Francisco. read more

FYI: They have a more extensive wine list located in adorable binders by the front door. You can order by the half-bottle on most, if not all, of their selections. WHAT WE GOT (food only): Everything-spiced fries (w/ cured trout added to the yogurt sauce), za'atar pull apart bread, heirloom tomatoes + cucumbers on sourdough, fried chicken nuggets + grits, pork belly carbonara, & literally all 3 of their dessert options (bread pudding, strawberry ice cream, & hazelnut eclair) PROS: Amazing atmosphere with the sweetest staff. As a disclaimer, we went with a friend who's very knowledgable about wine (he's WSET L2 certified) so we were brought on a whole ass wine journey. It was incredible, with literally the most wine variety I've ever seen in a single place. There's a wine for everyone and chances are, the good people at Ungrafted will have one for you in stock. I'm a complete wine noob with no knowledge of this vast world whatsoever but even if our friend wasn't there, I would still feel comfortable asking for their opinion or recommendations without fear of judgement. It's also completely normal to see people seated at the bar with a good book and a glass of wine just chilling by themselves so the atmosphere is very relaxed. If you're not a wine person, that's also not a problem since they also have other drinks available (beers, ciders, etc.) Food wise, the flavors and presentation for all of the dishes were pretty good and on point, with things varying slightly between the dishes. My personal favorite was actually the heirloom tomatoes + cucumbers on sourdough. The freshness of the veggies was nicely balanced by the peppercorn mayo and everything was deliciously soaked into the sourdough. The combined flavors and textures made for a great bite of food. The yogurt dips (especially the one that had the added cured trout) can literally be paired with anything and it would taste good. The fried chicken nuggets were more like popcorn chicken bites but the jam was a nice dipping sauce and the grits were decently cooked as well. CONS: I'm chalking to this up to the probability that they're using hella high quality ingredients but the portion sizes vs price point left a bit to be desired. It's definitely not a cheap eats place. Be prepared to drop some major cash if you want enough food and drinks to have a good time. If you're here for just a quick bite and a single glass of wine, then it's not too bad, but it's not usually what people are thinking of doing when they go out to eat. Some of the dishes also are a bit less flavorful than others. The pork carbonara sounded better on paper than it actually did in my mouth. The pork looked a bit limp (though tasted decent) and the rice cakes were sweet (wasn't expecting that flavor profile) but that's kinda it. Nothing super special. read more

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TL;DR - Great wine selection, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere! We can't wait until SIP/pandemic is over because Ungrafted is an amazing place to bring friends and host events. They have a mezzanine, and it has a slightly industrial feel. They do a great job at making it feel welcoming. While it is still SIP, we did order take out!! It was so good and we totally recommend it. The brussel sprouts and spring mix greens salad are really filling. The short rib rice place was savory, and we used to the leftover rice for another make-at-home dish! Whereas the fried chicken was juicy without being too dry. The biscuit was a bit sweet, I think it was drenched in a honey mix? Overall very happy with our order. You also are supporting an awesome pair of owners. :) Keep up the great work. read more

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Amazing wine selection, tasty food and very knowledgeable staff. You even get recommendations on things you can purchase to take home

I came here with my sister and best friend. The vibe is unbeatable and the wine selection is incredible. Kelsey served us and gave us such amazing information on the different wines based on our preferences. She seemed incredibly knowledgeable and I feel like it's rare to have someone who really knows the different wines at a wine bar. We greatly appreciated her input and this made our experience so enjoyable! I highly recommend this wine bar!! read more

Came to try it for the first time tonight after seeing it on Instagram . 3 busses and a train later. I'm torn. Great reserve wine list, you can sense the pedigree. However, it left something to be desired in the by the glass section but that seems to be a trend in SF. Food is great, the location isn't ideal but the service is good and the people are kind. Disappointing glassware, I hope it's successful but it really seems to be pulling in two opposite directions. The btg looks like every other wine bar, plus sherry, and some Sommelier selections. But the open bottles everywhere are on the level sommeliers hunt for. Disappointing to see an open bottle of Keller but not being able to get it by the glass. I think they need to pick and commit are they going full geeky wine bar like Augustine, Wallys or Cork Dork in LA or are they going to drop into the common wine monotony like every other wine bar in SF. It's nice to see a spark of potential and solid interior design. Love the padrone cigar boxes for silverware. read more

What a gem! - Wine list and guidance from our server to as phenomenal - Space is awesome - Deviled eggs, hen of the woods, and squash were my two favorite dishes but all were amazing Definitely a favorite in this neighborhood...Can't wait to come back! read more

Each dish we got was so unique and delicious. We loved the way the flavors played well and creatively together. Highly recommend this amazing restaurant. The staff is so kind and energetic. read more

The food, wine, and ambience all receive 5-stars. The service, however, is just as important to warrant that coveted 5-star review. I made reservations in advance for a seat outdoors. I chose this place because it was within walking distance of the Chase center where we were headed to see a concert. I ordered the grilled octopus, which was absolutely delicious (as I said, the food = 5 stars). My partner and I decided to opt for another glass of wine in lieu of dessert. Not even halfway through my glass of wine, our waiter decides to let us know that he has many reservations waiting for our table. There was NO ONE outside waiting. The table behind us and next to us was completely empty, AND we hadn't even been there but maybe an hour. Not to mention, we were finishing our glass of wine and then we were going to leave for our concert, anyhow. This really irked me, and it was completely unnecessary. If I'm throwing down $200+ on a dinner, don't rush me, especially when I made reservations and I'm still drinking my very pricey glass of vino. Up until that moment, I would have returned. There are plenty of other wine bar/restaurants in San Francisco that deserve my money. read more

My team came for lunch today and had an amazing meal. The new lunch menu is great. There was something for everyone. Gluten free options were also available. The staff were kind and attentive. Glad to have this great lunch option in the neighborhood! read more

It's a 3.5 for me. The restaurant defines itself as "wine-focused". I was expecting way more on that point. Sure, there are bottles of wines as decoration all around the restaurant and drawing of wines on the walls, it looks nice, but clearly not enough. There is a good wine selection, but it's a limited selection and other than this, there is nothing else that would make this restaurant "wine-focused". No pairing menu, or suggestion of wine for dishes. I was actually expecting the menu to be about wine, and the food to be what pairs with the wine :-) THAT would be "wine-focused". Food was good, but not amazing and not convinced it was worst what we we charged for. Service was good, it was not noisy and the space is big so it's not one of this place that is jam packed with table. I had a good time but it's not a place I am looking forward going back to, considering all the options there are in the city. read more

During the height of the pandemic, when restaurants/bars were all closed - we did a virtual tasting kit called "Black Excellence" and it was so amazing that we couldn't wait to come to Ungrafted in real life! We finally made our way over, and it was so worth it. From the moment we arrived, great service, wine, and delicious food - it was amazing! Highly recommend and will definitely be returning! read more

Amazing food and highly curated beer and wine menu. Two star Michelin chef does not disappoint!

5/5 stars for wine (of course) 3/5 stars for food (you're not coming here for the food anyways) This is a great place for a small hangout with friends, a first date if you're tired of doing the typical "coffee chat", or a place you can cruise to totally solo and just hang out at the bar. The staff here is great, they'll help you pic a bottle of glass of what should best suit your taste and it'll always be perfect. I only wish they had better small bites. Salt & vinegar fries (4/5) - hot, crispy, and tart! great, but your tongue can only handle so many Brussel sprouts (3/5) - not crispy or seasoned enough Zaatar bread (3/5) - it's like a savory cinnamon roll, but with three tiny roll parts Kale salad (3/5) - a very ok bowl of lightly dressed kale and walnuts read more

Super cute wine bar, awesome wine list, solid food, and genuinely good folks/Sommeliers work here. Love the spacious place, airy, cute art works pained all over the place! Especially, the lovely staircase to the second level. Which is perfect for a private tasting which we were, but it got really warm on a spring day of May 2, 2019. Absolutely NO PARKING here! A lot of constructions around this Dog Patch Area, street closures, traffic, it's horrendous driving here. It takes away the fun coming to a wine wine! Much needed drink after 30 minutes circling around thru stop signs, street closure constructions, looked like a freaking mad lady! HA! So if you coming from other cities like I'm... public transportation or Lyft/Taxi would do the trick but it can get so costly! read more

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This chic industrial wine bar has very interesting small plates and is the most child friendly adult oriented restaurant I've ever seen. There is a kids table in back next to the retail wine shop. They have high chairs and the staff is super friendly to kids. Yet the place can feel romantic and cool even as there are kids. "Fish" and chips (4/5) - innovative take. The fries were covered in Korean style little anchovies. Labna bread (4/5) - good flavor and hearty bread Chicken and yogurt skewer (5/5) - super tender and flavorful. Would get again! It was practically yakitori with a twist Fried chicken and biscuit (5/5) - more like Korean fried chicken cutlets. Very tasty and the biscuits were out of this world Octopus (3/5) - it came out less tender than we'd like. The accompanying vegetables were nice Staff and service really made this place great. If you have kids, it's one of the best places that's also serious about food and wine. read more

Came here for a quick beer while we waited for our dinner reservation since we didn't eat I can't review the food but I can tell you they have a great wine and beer selection. The bartender and the host were super friendly. We will have to remember this place for dinner next time as the menu looked delicious read more

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I live not too far from here, so I came here at least a dozen times both for blind tasting and regular evenings out. I'm a regular and passionate wine drinker, and Ungrafted is my favorite wine bar in SF. Chris and Rebecca are fantastic people, and they take care of you really well. I love the food - romanesco cauliflowers, spinach pepitas and the ceviche are my faves while fried chicken and bratwurst are my husband's faves. The most amazing part is the very long and interesting wine list that you won't find in most places and the thoughtful, attentive wine recommendations that the servers and owners (Chris & Rebecca) make. They also have a wine club that I'm pretty excited about. read more

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Under different circumstances, I might rate this place higher, unfortunately, we came thinking this was more of a dinner place, when I think it's more of a wine place with some bites. We came hungry and hoping to get all our food at once since we had somewhere to go right after, but this tapas place is more of a one dish at a time, given how tiny the tables are. Also, kind of a weird layout as we were one of two tables separated from the main dining area, next to the kids play area. The pour of wine was quite small for the price, and the food portions were quite small for the price, why is everything so small?? The caviar was yummy, but the arepas were too thick and flour-y, masking over the taste of the caviar, I would prefer maybe something lighter- or more air-y for my caviar- some kind of cracker, but not the tiny tortilla we got. The chicken skins you can skip- nothing great. The beef tongue was good and tender, why so little?! The octopus was well cooked, also tender, and the bed of grains it came on was flavorful. The fried chicken was actually pretty good- more like a katsu chicken breading. The biscuit was so good- fluffy, buttery, with the right amount of sweetness and not dry at all! They forgot our mushrooms and that's why it came last- but at least they comped us for it. The pull apart bread is good for filler otherwise- I'd skip. Wine is expensive, food is expensive for what you get. Might try it again just because it's so close, or would only come for a couple of bites with my wine and if I wasn't in a rush to do anything else the whole night. read more

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Ungrafted delivers excellent food and expertly-curated wine options (and knowledge) without the pretension and stuffiness that so-often permeate similar high-end restaurants. Make sure you don't miss their terrific educational classes and Thursday blind tastings. read more

Came here last night with a few ladies to celebrate my birthday. The service, food, and ambiance were spectacular. Our server had great recommendations on wine that fit our liking, and Chris, the owner, was extremely hospitable. Would definitely recommend coming here for a fun date night--I absolutely had an amazing time. read more

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Came here for a team outing. Lovely atmosphere and great service. The staff here is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive. No glass left unfilled and the wine list is pretty awesome as well. They do not have a spirit list though, but with the offerings in wine , you won't miss it. The bread is house made with fragrant herbs. Pull apart style and comes with a side of what seemed like a yogurt and olive oil mix. It was absolutely delicious. Deviled eggs topped with caviar, roasted peppers with citrus and sea salt, and delicious roasted Brussel sprouts sautéed in a cheese sauce. All of the appetizers were so good! Some of our party had the trout and grilled octopus; I had the steak fritz. Everyone loved their dishes. Not to mention it was beautifully plated. (For all my IG foodies out there) My only slight disappointment was the portion of steak that came with my fritz. It was rather small compared to the massive mound of fries. I was hoping for a larger portion of red meat, but what I did have was cooked well and came with a yummy salsa verde. Fries were also perfectly crispy and came with a yummy aioli. For our dessert menu, we had ice cream and churros with some french pressed coffee. The churros were perfectly crispy and came with a side of chocolate dipping sauce. The ice cream came with little cookies and cream pocky. The coffee was also fresh made and they served it directly from the french press at our table. Overall everything was perfect except perhaps the portion for my meal. But a minor qualm to a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

So excited for this addition to our neighborhood! Great space for a casual date night or a larger party, upstairs offers a private party space. The decor is wine bar meets Soho warehouse, chic, open, and trendy without being pretentious. Some tables are very close together, so layout could use some finesse. Went last Friday night, there were packed, reservations needed. The service was a bit off, you could tell they are still trying to figure things out, the servers seemed overwhelmed. The food came out way too fast and we literally didn't have space for it on the table. I prefer spacing and order to the dishes. Our server was friendly, knew the wines and did her best to be attentive. The food: Wines by the glass could use more options, also expect to pay an average of $15/glass, I would expect they could/should import some good wines that are more reasonable. This is becoming a trend, and as we often get 2 glasses each a pricey one. Zatar pull-apart bread with labneh. The bread was good, straight out of the oven, but the dipping sauces were very small portions, and if we could find our server we would have asked for more. Please adjust the portion. The braised tongue: perfect, just so yummy, could have used a bit more horseradish for the kick, but such a great surprise on the menu. It's incredibly tender with so much flavor. The salad was good, not exceptional but it was the only vegetable dish on the menu, a few more options would be great for the menu. Fried chicken: mixed feelings on this, it came out a bit dry both the chicken itself and the crust they used, so not sure if it was cooked to order or prepared ahead of time, this could use work. It wasn't oily, which is great but it lacked some juice and flavor. Now that so many places have it on the menu, hard not to compare. Would definitely come back again for just drinks or snacks as well. No desert yet but I think it's coming. read more

We've eaten here on several occasions since they opened and it has consistently improved until it is now quite good. My first visit I wasn't impressed, but return visits have provided good food in an enjoyable environment. read more

The best wine bar in the area hands down filled with wine sommeliers and a Michelin star chef. What's even better than the amazing variety of wine from all over the world including the southern hemisphere, the deliciously creative food, and the great beer selection, is the service and genuine, humble hospitality, GENUINE. They treat their patrons like family. Everyone who works there is a gem, including the owner. It also has a quality and highly upscale feel and is super clean. The team manages the place so professionally and you can see that they pay close attention to who they hire. 10/10. Well deserved. The benchmark in wine bars that others in the area should aspire to. When I have friends and family in town, this is where I take them. read more

My new favorite SF restaurant!! The shareable food plates and huge selection of wines are incredible, but the best part is the customer service -- everyone is warm and knowledgeable without being pushy about our choices. We left full, happy, and can't wait to go back! Hats off to the sommelier team who put this great place together in the Dogpatch. read more

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This place has a cute vibe. Lots of options for vegetarians. The food and wine were good. Nothing spectacular and a little over priced. I would not recommend this place for people watching, but if you want something fun and easy this is a good place to stop. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The octopus was my favorite dish - it was done very well. read more

Ungrafted - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yummy. Make sure you get Chris as your server! The family style meal was delicious. Wine was on point too. read more

Ungrafted - Octopus - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Found this place thanks to Yelp's recommendation. We're really excited that a new wine bar opened up near our place! The space is really cozy and intimate. Good for casual dates, girls night out,or even a private event. The sommelier was really knowledgeable in his field, and he recommended a few that were really good. I don't remember their names unfortunately. Food was decent, I think they can do better. - the octopus was delicious. Cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. I wish they were bigger so I could enjoy it more! - the pulled bread was fresh, warm and fluffy. The spreads that came with it really complemented the herbs in the bread. - the scallop ceviche was my favorite but also my least. There were generous amount of scallops in it, and many tasted fresh. But there were a few pieces that had the fishy smell and I can't get over it. I love how sweet and tangy the sauce is! - fried chicken was probably my least favorite dish. The meat was so dry and the flavor was only great at the first-second bite. I'm excited to see if the menu changes in the future, and I will definitely come back for casual drinks & hanging out with people. read more

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Fantastic, great wine, small plates and service - highly recommend it. Perfect for before an event at the nearby Chase Center.

Ungrafted provides an exceptional dining and drinking experience in the Dogpatch neighborhood. All the staff, especially Chris, were so engaging and knowledgeable about their wines. All the food and wine we had was delicious. Highlights from our meal included the Za'atar bread, butternut squash risotto, and hanger steak! The space has a contemporary industrial aesthetic with high ceilings. The atmosphere of the space is very warm and inviting with beautiful art pieces throughout the space. The food, drink, service, and atmosphere made for a very enjoyable dining experience. read more

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A restaurant for wine lovers, with a bar too? Yaaaaaas! Run by 2 wine experts who are NOT snobby? Yes again! The wine selection is amazing (of course), and feels like the only thing missing is the pretentiousness that some other "we have a Master Somm" places offer. Rebecca and Chris most certainly do NOT pressure patrons to buy anything out of their price range, and I love that you can buy a soda and sandwich for less than $20, and then splurge on something expensive to bring home for later. This isn't a Gary Denko type of place with a super fancy, extensive food menu, but what they do offer is very good. The fries are AMAZING. I think they're salt and vinegar style, with bechamel sauce. Certainly not an easy fries order to find elsewhere! read more

Ungrafted - Expert selections from the Master Somm - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Working our way down the list of best wine bars in San Francisco have arrived at Ungrafted. Unfortunately, we ended up extremely disappointed. While their wine selection was diverse, interesting and in a number of cases unique, we were not impressed by anything we tasted which included a rose, Gruner, and several other French, Spanish, and German wines. Also, their charcuterie servings were incredibly small given the price. Not a great experience but a cool space albeit incredibly loud. Now on to the next ones on the list! read more

Just finished a bike ride and wanted to get some food to go so we stopped here. Staff was very polite and friendly and the food/wine options looked good. We ordered the braised short ribs and brussel sprouts to go. When we got home we saw that they forgot to give us the brussel sprouts. We called them to let them know and Justin offered to deliver the brussel sprouts to our home to make it right. Exceptional customer service and GREAT tasting food. We'll definitely be back ! read more

This is one of my most favorite places in Dogpatch. The food and wine are to die for, and it's locally owned!

Had dinner here and truly enjoyed the experience. We had reservations so were seated quickly. It was not an overly busy Thursday but there was a good crowd - seats were full and the staff was clearly pretty slammed. The wine list is extensive and I was excited to see the variety. I am gluten free (celiac) - A staff member walked me through the gluten free options and was very clear about what was gf in content and what may have had cross contamination. The deviled eggs were my favorite but the steak was absolutely a close second. When they that the sauce for the cauliflower is spicy - they mean it! All in all, truly enjoyable and I will definitely return. read more

Heard this place just recently opened up in DogPatch and we decided to give it a try. We showed up on Friday night around 7:30 without a reservation and we had to only wait around 10-15 minutes for a table, and we ordered drinks at the bar to pass the time. First of all, the drinks by the glass list is very impressive. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Food came out very fast and everything tasted amazing. Definitely Recommend. - Scallop Ceviche - Pull Apart Bread - Tsar Nicholai Caviar - Beef Tongue - Chicken Skin - Fried Chicken - Octopus - Bratwurst -B read more

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Been to this place a couple of times, the owner is brilliant, always comes over to say hi. The food is really good I'd definitely recommend the gnocchi, the corn, the charcuterie plate and the Brussels sprouts, but pretty much everything is great. The wine selection is huge and the staff know what they are taking about read more

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Rebecca and Chris are world class sommeliers. Their restaurant and wine shop Ungrafted is our favorite. Excellent food, incredible wines, and impeccable service. The menus is always fresh and seasonal. And their fried chicken can't be beat. Ungrafted always feels so welcoming and comfortable -- a real neighborhood gem. I can't wait for SIP to end so we can bring friends and family to Ungrafted to share many meals and bubbles at their bar. Their SIP offerings are great too -- their Sunday online wine tasting classes (with cheese and charcuterie plates!) are really fun and educational. Their wine packs have made great gifts too, and have helped keep everyone's spirits up during SIP. We've traveled the world through wine with Ungrafted. Thank you, Chris and Rebecca! read more

Excellent quality food with amazing wines. I came to Ungrafted to show one of my coworkers this restaurant and try out the blind tasting wine flights. This is a very unique restaurant that gives a very high level of service. Definitely put ungrafted on your list of restaurants to try out. read more

Ungrafted - Blind tasting. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California