Best. Espresso. Martini. Of my life. That's all you need to know…read more Jk, there's more: stunning, mouthwatering sushi fusion to sink your teeth into, a vibey patio with comfy seats perfect for lingering, and attentive service. A must-dine when you're in Wayzata.

Very disappointing experience. We had a reservation for my buddy's birthday and arrived about 15…read moreminutes late because we were stuck in a long valet line outside the restaurant. Instead of giving us a quick call or checking on us, they simply canceled our reservation. We understand restaurants have policies, but a little flexibility and communication would have gone a long way, especially when the delay was caused by the valet situation. It was frustrating to have a birthday dinner ruined over something largely outside of our control. Bad bounce on both sides but you could have figured out to accommodate us. Not two tables in the bar!

Vinifera is my neighborhood hook-up for the latest beer releases. It's a tiny place, tucked in the…read morecorner of the strip mall on the southeast side of the 6 & 101 intersection. About two-thirds of the ~750 square feet is dedicated to wine, although I rarely purchase wine here. The remaining space is mostly a large cooler with loads and loads of regional craft beer offerings. Living nearby, I drive past 10-15 times a week. Each and every time I debate whether I really have any more space in my beer fridge for something else. Call it a craft beer addiction if you will, but it's also fun to try different stuff. When I finally succumb to temptation, my usual approach is to stride in, nod to the proprietors (an older couple) or manager (a younger, very beer-savvy drinker), check out the new releases stacked on the left side of the counter, and then park myself in front of the coolers. There is always something new to consider, and I do rely on UnTappd to give me a sense of what may be worth trying. Pricing is a bit higher than what you'll find at the megastores, but selection is more interesting and the product is fresher. Vinifera gets regular shipments from Junkyard, Drekker, Brewing Projekt, Drastic Measures, Oliphant, and other premier microbrewers that you can't always find at your typical mom-and-pop liquor store. They do offer a wine club (nominal pre-pay in exchange for discounts) as well as punch cards for multi-pack beers (free multi-pack after 10 purchases). Every so often you can find discounts in the local adverts. Check 'em out when you're in the western burbs. They are only 5 minutes from the 494/394 interchange.

Gayle, my son, and I drove up to the Twin Cities today from Ames to visit family friends. And as…read moregood guests, we wanted to come with some good wine. I didn't agree with Gayle's iphone directions to their house, but drove in that direction anyway. That was a good thing, otherwise we wouldn't have seen the sign directing us to Vinifera Wines and Ales. Both Gayle and I were impressed with the wine selection, which we also found to be reasonably priced and extensive for the relatively small space. I also had a wide range of beer choices and ended up with a very tasty winter ale from Bell's. We also enjoyed the store dog, a shy brown retriever mix named Berkeley.

This place is amazing. Despite not the greatest volume of beer, the breadth of choice is there and…read moreall of it is worth looking at to make sure you don't miss something-truly a wheel of styles available here. Quality local options and they are FRESH! As a hop head I check dates and won't buy aged pales or IPAs. Great options for all styles of beer in 12+, 6, 4, and larger format bottles. The Wine, I've been into wine in and off for 8 years. I didn't have a plan for a bottle, knew my wife wanted a cab or red blend. Was well informed on some American Cabs and eventually lead to a new Portuguese bottle that we will be getting again at a great price point. All in all, great local shop. Expansive wine and beer list, competitively priced, and a selection/rotation that has captured my attention. I literally drive past two other options to shop here for the selection and the knowledge. As an avid homebrewer this is the only place I'll be going on the west side of town because I know I'll find something new, unique, or rare. I haven't even looked at the liquor options yet, so I can't comment there.

Absolutely laughable experience. I stopped in on my lunch break to buy a single Guinness for a…read morechocolate cake recipe. I handed over my perfectly valid driver's license, and somehow that wasn't good enough. Instead of scanning it like virtually every competent liquor store does, the employee insisted I prove my age by pulling up my birthday on Snapchat. When I explained I don't have Snapchat, Facebook suddenly became the preferred form of "verification." Since when did Mark Zuckerberg become the DMV? If your employees trust Facebook more than an official driver's license, your training process needs serious work. I came in to buy one beer at 2 p.m. on a Wednesday, not present a portfolio of my online presence. What should have been a 30-second transaction turned into one of the most absurd retail experiences I've ever had. I'll happily spend my money somewhere that understands what a valid ID looks like.

The new Minnetonka location follows the same retail pattern as other Total Wine stores: a secondary…read morestrip mall off a secondary road that makes it a bit harder to get to; sufficient parking; a "big box" layout of many aisles with a tasting area; lots of checkout lanes; a locked wine cooler for premium vintages. Total Wine has added a frequent customer rewards program that makes their already low prices even more attractive. They have a very good selection of wine, regional craft beer, national and international beer, and spirits, along with a smattering of miscellaneous offerings such as glassware, mini-bottles, and non-alcoholic offerings (the latter of which are more expensive than at your local grocery store). Service has been consistently high, with the floorwalkers always looking to help you find something and the cashiers rapidly moving people through the line. Several times the store manager has opened a cash register just so a person doesn't have to wait a few minutes behind another customer. Despite the broad selection available, it would be even more distinctive if they could periodically bring in brands that are not typically distributed in Minnesota, just to get a sense for what the rest of the world can get.

The thrill is so gone Had it had it and had it…read moreApply brick to head The first time I went to a Total Wine in the Phoenix metro, I was like a kid in a candy store. So many beers that I had never had before that you could buy in singles. They came up to the Twin Cities a couple years later. Still pretty sweet for awhile. The times they are a changin'. These days, at least half of the shelf space that they used to have for beer is now THC and NA beverages. What they do have for beer almost never rotates and there is way too much emphasis on the local. Total Wine can still be fun if you visit one somewhere that you have never been before to find some new to you beers. The only reason I go them locally anymore is the sheer sake of convenience. Prices are up everywhere, but it doesn't seem like Total Wine has the bargain prices compared to their competition that it used to either.

Closest liquor store to my casa so it's a great stopping point on my way home from work. Prices are…read moreabout a dollar or two above what a larger store would offer, but their location and friendly staff makes up the difference. They have about 1 cooler full of local/micro brew beer on top of an entire wall of cold beer filled with what you'd expect from a liquor store. Good location, friendly workers, with limited local brews earns it a 3 star from me.

Store owner/manager is just an absolute joy to talk to. They save certain bottles behind the…read morecounter and wont even sell them to you if you're willing to pay. Very average selection and not worth supporting a business who wont give all customers an opportunity to buy the harder to find bottles. These store owners fail to realize that if somebody is able to purchase an allocated bottle at their store then theres a much higher chance that they will earn their business moving forward. Dont waste your time at this store, not worth it!

This place has tons of bad reviews and you can see why. The staff here is very unfriendly and they…read moredo not help you unless you are a regular. The prices are a bit on the higher side. I think i'll pass and just go to total wine 5 mins away

I go very often here, and lately I don't know why, but I've been followed around by the guy at the…read morecounter often now. And even when I go and it's busy and there is other people in there as well. He only chooses to follow me only to see if I'm going to steal. I don't know if it's because I'm a brown man and maybe I'm the only brown man he sees come in. But it's been making me uncomfortable, the lady's are always nice and delightful. So it's one of the reasons I go back but man lately I've been real uncomfortable with the guys following me or watching me on what I'm doing. I just don't know what to think of it, it is the only liquor store I go to since I live close to it and can only go there on a walking distance.

My husband found my alcohol free beer here! It really does taste like a beer!! Always helpful and…read morepleasant and informative people.

Great friendly staff who are always helpful. Wide assortment of products with solid prices. I…read morehighly recommend

I've been here a couple times, and it's quite convenient. Today we got high noons and a four look…read moreon the Fourth of July, which is always awesome when stores are open. Good customer service and selection. No complaints.

Drive past this place and shop elsewhere. Expensive. Rude, unhelpful and often intoxicated staff.read more