If you love plants you'll adore Arcana in San Francisco because it's a beautiful sanctuary of…read moreplants and cool vibes. Located in the legendary Mission District of San Francisco, this wine bar is a great spot to catch up with friends and enjoy small bites and yummy crafted cocktails. Their decor is very chic and I especially loved all of the hardware, glasses, tables, and benches. This place was styled by a great design artist. Even though the place was pretty packed and can be kind of noisy, I still felt very calm amongst all the healthy plants and loved the sophisticated 70s inspired glassware. Another great feature of this place is that you can buy most of the plants because they have some for sale so after a couple of cocktails, I was ready to redecorate my whole house with all the plants. I ordered a yummy Rose blend that was super crisp. Also enjoyed the Truffle Fungi! A delicious Shiitake and oyster mushrooms with parmesan and arugula on toasted bread. Their Spanish inspired potatoes were delicious with their dipping sauce. They have lots of gatherings there and DJ sets on the weekends. Lastly, a photographer would die to take pictures here. There is no bad shot as the design artist made sure every section of this cute wine bar was picture perfect. Loved all my photos and videos. I look forward to returning to this exquisite wine bar!

Clearly says 9:30pm for the cover/ticket charge. I am uploading this at 9:19pm, but the whole…read moreinteraction started maybe 10 minutes prior. Charging the $10 event fee on discretion before the posted event start time seems... shady? illegal? My two friends got in a few minutes before with no cover. I was dealing with a bike lock while they went in. We were not there for the event but rather as volunteers from the weekly cleanup refuse crew in the Mission. You get perks as a thank-you for doing your part in making the City a cleaner place. We had just had a lovely time at another participating business (Beehive) and planned on Arcana being our final stop. Thankfully I was able to use the restroom without a fee, with my gear held up outside by the security team. While waiting in the restroom line, I told a staff member about all this, and the worker seemingly went up to the front to find out what's going on. The line took a few minutes, my friends also bumped into me, and I told them I'd likely wait for them outside the business post-restroom while they finished their wine. Already reported to the Mayor's Office. Maybe I'll add BBB. Should be honest and equitable! Four out of 200+ reviews by me have been one star, so I rarely share negativity. It's all rather unfortunate as other visits here went off without an issue. I warned a group of four about all this while I waited out front, and after talking to the front door folks, they left and thanked me for the advice. Please be careful if you visit here. . . .

Came here for date night and could not have picked a better spot. The name drew us in right away…read moresince we have a Frenchie of our own, and the place lived up to it. The food was excellent. Do not miss the burrata and the anchovy toast, and the pan con tomate is just as good. The wine list is great too. We ended up meeting the owners, who are genuinely wonderful people. They told us the story of how they started the restaurant and how they landed on the name, which made the night even better. We also got to meet their Frenchie, Dolcetto, who is usually tucked away in the back and is about the cutest dog you will find. Highly recommend for food and drinks. We will definitely be back.

Veggie frit was crispy and tasty - like potato and sweet potato fries mixed together…read more Burrata was creamy and delicious (I requested without anchovies) Ambiance of the bar is nice and modern. Music is a bit loud so can be challenging to have conversation with more than one person. Wine selection vast in menu

Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The…read morebocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group.

Update! Came here for the front patio…read more My server was friendly, quick, and helpful. I enjoyed my wine but didn't get any food. The outdoor parklet was the perfect synthesis of indoor and outdoor. I'll definitely be back to try their "cheeky" hour with select discounted bites and drinks.

Shout out to Sarah !!! Best wine bar in SF. Really nice lighting, the wine is amazing and great for…read morea date night!

I'm leaving this review as the wine bar, I think it's overpriced for what it is and I don't really…read morelove their wine selection. Also the music is way too loud. Now the breakfast burritos are amazing. I'd rate this 4 stars if it were just for the breakfast burritos.

Lovely little wine bar for a night out! Super busy and loud but a great ambiance. Small indoor and…read moresmall outdoor seating. The wine was pretty good, and the tapas were amazing! I loved the poke. It's a bit sweeter but a great taste. Also a cute dog roaming around. Definitely will be back!

We believe in second chances. And by we I mean me, my friends, and Tom…read more We showed up last night and immediately the atmosphere was different. Every single table was full and bustling. The people were laughing, the drinks were flowing. It smelled really good, which we would later find out was from the food especially that Mac and cheese. We started off with different wines, some that Tom recommended based on what we told him we didn't like or did like. He apologized for our previous experience and was genuinely a nice guy. Honestly it's very admirable for a business owner to take feedback to heart and want to incorporate it. Plus he's a really cool guy when you get to know him. The staff was busy running around but still made time to come check on us. Our final verdict is we came on a bad day. This time we got the actual Waystone experience. We finally got to try the chicken bites with a creamy aioli, fries with yogurt sauce, and the star of the show was the Mac and cheese. Tik tok did live up to the hype and we will have to come back for one of their jazz nights. Be warned this place gets busy! But it's worth it.

Came here on a Thursday for their happy hour. Their happy hour is $13 for a flight of three wines…read moreand the pour is heavy! We also got their flatbread of the day which was really tasty. The flatbread is more of a chip, but it was still really good. It gets really busy during their happy hour and it is a dog friendly place. The server was very accommodating. The patio is cute with some barrels as tables and the inside is dimly lit. Overall, I like this place a lot and will keep coming back.

Been wanting to come here for awhile and so glad I did. The happy hour is one of the best, with so…read moremany choices of wine and bites! Lots of vegetarian options as well - I loved the artichoke and the daily flat bread which had no meat either. The server was so kind and helped us choose our wines for the flight. Live music as well on a week day - what a treat!

Have dined here twice and both times did not disappoint! The service is great, and the food is…read morefresh and delicious. I especially love the dip trip and grilled halloumi. The burrito salad was alright, could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. I really like the small plates and sharing atmosphere of this place, and appreciate all of the vegetarian forward options. The space is small and intimate, definitely great for a date night or girls night! I will say if you make a reservation (I'd recommend, it's a small place and gets busy) be sure to be prompt as part of our group was running about 10 minutes late, and the servers kindly let us know we only had the table for an hour and a half, which is fairly strict on weekends.

Cute little wine bar! I thought prices were super fair and we split a bottle…read more Ambiance was perfect, buzzing and not too loud so you can still have a conversation. Grilled halloumi was excellent but labneh was just ok. Pita could be better in my opinion. Will have to try their mains next time. 5/5 for ambiance 4/5 for food

I felt pretty rad and transported to Spainjust walking in to this beautiful space... The…read morehospitality was so genuine and fun here. I didn't understand the menu well, but my server was so sweet and helpful I guiding my friends and me with our orders. I can't wait to return and absorb some more "cool" from this spot.

Found a great little wine bar in the heart of the Mission, and I'm so glad my friends convinced me…read moreto go! The moment you walk in, your mood instantly lifts. The energy is vibrant without feeling overwhelming, and the noise level is just right. It's quiet enough to have a conversation and get lost in your own thoughts, but not so quiet that you feel awkward sitting in silence. Plus, the people watching was pretty entertaining, which definitely added to the experience. The three of us only tried two different wines. My friend ordered a glass of Masha, while my other friend and I both ordered the Los Chuchaquis. The verdict: Masha was really good. Good enough that a second glass was ordered! As for the Los Chuchaquis, I personally didn't love it. I found it a little too tannic and bitter for my taste. If you have a low tolerance for bitterness, this might not be the wine for you. That said, my friend, who ordered the same wine, absolutely loved it and thought it was delicious. So maybe I just ordered the wrong wine for my palate? ‍ Either way, the wine is only part of the experience. The energy here is fantastic, the bartender was welcoming and friendly, and the crowd was cheerful without being obnoxious, which I really appreciate. I'm not usually much of a night person, but I genuinely had a great time. It was one of those evenings that reminded me how nice it is to get out, enjoy good company, and simply soak in the atmosphere. I'm really glad I took my friends up on their offer to go out. Definitely a 5 star experience for the atmosphere, the energy, and the overall vibe. This seems to be such an interesting neighborhood. I'd love to come back and wander around, explore more, and discover what else this part of the city has to offer.

Super surprised at how good this humble food was. At first glance the menu was simple and even…read morepedestrian but they really impressed me with how damn delicious they made the straight forward ingredients sing. The flavors were yummy, bold and well rounded. Everything had a pinch of salt just how its supposed to be! Love this place! Service was good, everything came out coursed to perfection. The ambiance was pretty good, bar vibes mostly with a touch of unique flare. Id return and recommend.

A cute and cozy little wine bar - nothing fancy, a bit of a hole in the wall. The atmosphere is…read morevery relaxed and great for casual drinks. The wine selection is limited to a very curated list of small batch wines and Buddy offers a small bites menu as well. The food for me was okay. We ordered about 6 items for four girls which was the perfect amount of food. I don't know if I would come here hungry because the portions are quite small and it's definitely more of a "light bites" place. I also wish that there were more wine options to select from and that the server was more helpful in helping us choose the wine.

At first I was thinking I don't know how they're getting away with selling canned sardines as their…read moremenu, but my god I loved it here. We were bar hopping around the area and just needed a quick bite, so we didn't get any wine here but will definitely be back for that as it is technically a wine bar haha. The pate and goat cheese pairing was recommended to me by the server, who said she liked it because they were easy to spread on the bread. She was right! It was kind of fun to diy the perfect bite every time with a bit of pate, cheese, jam, and chasing it with some picked veg. Vibes are super cute upstairs (really good for people watching on the street) and I believe they also had patio seating.

Outstanding wine bar with a lot of cozy spots to sip a glass of vino. Love their charcuterie also…read more Very popular place for after work networking.