I went recently, and Esther the bartender was great! I had the Big Rock Bleu cheese bacon burger…read morewith sweet potatoe fries topped with a great sauce. The remodeled decor was fantastic. I can't wait to go with my family and our dog this summer to enjoy their dog-friendly patio!

Noticed no menu photos have been added in the past 8 years so had to provide an update for the…read morepeople. I love this place! Very chill spot with a bar area and restaurant seating open to kids. Good food, full bar, nice servers. Can't complain!

Valentina Wine Bar is such a great spot. The owner absolutely hustles and always brings a positive,…read morewelcoming vibe -- you can tell how much care she puts into the place. It never feels forced, just genuinely good energy. The flatbreads are unreal (from Milan), and the wine selection is really well thought out. She's great at helping you pick something you'll like and has definitely helped me branch out and try new wines I wouldn't normally order. The vibe is super chill with great music. It works just as well for a date as it does for getting some work done or just relaxing with a glass of wine. Highly recommend.

Stopped here for a glass of wine with a friend on a weekday evening. The vibes are gorgeous- it is…read moresuch a cool space and is immediately captivating. They do have a good wine list, but the pricing is HIGH. Think $25-$45 PER GLASS. Some of the wines this made sense for, but they really should consider adding a wine or two below $25 per glass. I have my WSET 2 and know a decent amount about wines so could understand why some of them were priced like this, but the whole menu being this high was strange. $32 for a glass of pinot noir didn't sit right with me. We asked to do flights so we could try a few things, but they said they were only doing glass pours. We asked for a rec for an acidic, fruity red and felt like the gal just told us the most expensive non-tannic red on the menu. Fine. For $32 a glass, I would not order what I got again. We headed to a restaurant after and got $14 glass pours that we preferred. This is a great place to go to impress someone with the chic vibes, but good wine can be found elsewhere at a fraction of the price. I do see the appeal though. It was also pretty loud when we went, so we chose to finish our conversation elsewhere.

A cute little place to hang out with friends. It was the middle of the day so I passed on the wine…read more I ordered the Cajun chicken flatbread. Very reminiscent of California Pizza Kitchen's BBQ chicken pizza but without the BBQ sauce, sweetness, or cilantro. I am a big foodie but I thought this flatbread was average and unmemorable. The service was great though. The waitress was very attentive and checked on us frequently. It would be tough though if the place were full. It's a great place for drinks and cocktails and a place to relax. I'm sure it will be popular. I'm glad I tried it but I'd like to try other places before going back there.

Amazing Kitchen In Issaquah Wa! Just opened in July 25!…read moreHospitality Amazing! Come check out this space! Vibes was really nice to experience! Food was Superb! 10/10

Had a Meetup lunch here. Cool place and friendly staff. Good variety on menu and average prices…read more Would come again to try more things on the menu and do the wine tasting.

The moment you enter you are greeted by their Customer service specialist "Vino" who will happily…read moregive you all the attention you want in exchange for some pets. He is the perfect winery dog, who loves those who love him but won't bug you too much if you don't want it. (But who wouldn't want it) We were actually were on a hunt for beer so it was a nice surprise that they had some on draft in addition to their wine selection. We had a few of their lighter and fruitier beers which were good. The hefiwizen was bright and citrusy but the blond was a bit dull with not much complexity. (Though I suppose people don't look for complexity when they go with light beers). The atmosphere (including the dog) was the main highlight. The warm lighting, comfortable seats and welcoming staff made us feel at home. The cost was a bit on the high side compared to nearby breweries. That being said, you are paying for the atmosphere too so sometimes it's worth a few extra dollars. Overall a nice place that was just what we were looking for on a rainy day but could have been a little bit more bang for your buck.

Where everybody knows your name....Barrels Wine Bar is a special place. I came on this visit to…read morecontinue a tradition of having a New's Eve glass of vino. I used to live within a stones throw away and was excited to discover a great local wine bar. The former owners, Tina and Joe, created the kind of spot where you can enjoy a fantastic glass of wine and relax. Josh took over, increased the food menu and added a few different touches. There is now a privacy shield on the window if you sit in a lower seat so that car headlights don't shine in your face. There are games too if you are here with a friend or few friends. As a solo person I can sit and enjoy a wine and not be bothered. Which is lovely when I want to sit, read, write and or take notes for my Yelp reviews, lol. Josh always has excellent suggestions. I trust his taste implicitly. If I don't know what I want, I tell him what I like, and he will make a great suggestion. Barrels is a perfect spot to do it! It is also a great spot to pregame if you have plans in the city. Within walking distance to the park and ride.Do it! Drink good wine and live your best life. Support local businesses. Barrels is a perfect spot to do it! SYOY!

If you're looking for that perfect neighborhood wine bar where the pours are generous, the vibes…read moreare warm, and the people are unforgettable, look no further than Barrels on Mercer Island. From the moment Josh greets you, you know you're in good hands. He has a gift for recommending the right glass whether you want something bold, silky, funky, or a little adventurous. And then there's the staff--yes, Jim, I absolutely mean you. Quirky, hilarious, and genuinely passionate about wine, the Barrels crew turns a simple night out into something special every single time. The wine list is curated with care, the flights are always fun, and the small bites pair perfectly without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where you come for a drink and somehow end up staying for two more because the conversation is just that good. Barrels is more than a wine bar--it's a community living room. If you love great wine, good people, and a place that feels like home, this is it. Cheers to the Barrels team for creating a space Mercer Island didn't just need... but deserved.

Excellent local wine selection, charcuterie, live music many nights and on the water. Romantic…read moreambiance too!

Spent a day at Port Townsend. Fun town to walk around and checkout the local places…read more Stopped at the winery to do some tastings. Tried and Reds and whites and Blush wines. We sat outside since it was a beautiful day enjoying the waterfront views. Good service great ambience.

We had our son's rehearsal dinner here last week. I loved that we had the whole place to ourselves!…read moreThe atmosphere was perfect for our gathering! The staff was so sweet, helpful & attentive! Dinner was simple, but we had more than enough food for everyone. Wine and drinks were great! Working with them to put this together was very easy! Really grateful we had our reherseal dinner here!! Thank you!!

Severely understaffed, 15 patrons (including us) and we never got one of our entrees after being…read morethere for over 2 hours. To be fair, the waitress did say that the food would take longer because of reservations (we walked in), but we at least expected the restaurant to fill up more than 1/3. Waitress seemed very overwhelmed managing only 15 patrons. The food that we did get was good and the wine selection was good.

Finding a table for three on Valentine's Day without a reservation usually ends in heartbreak, but…read morewe lucked out here! Despite it being a busy holiday evening, we were seated immediately. The vibe was lively but comfortable, with most tables and the bar filled. Since we visited in February, we leaned heavily into their specials menu. We skipped the small plates and went straight for the mains: the Greek Salad with Steak, the Steak and Gorgonzola Flatbread, and the Vine Burger. Every dish was a hit, though my wife found the red wine vinaigrette on the salad to be just "okay" rather than great. For drinks, we stuck to the mocktails. We tried all three on the menu, and the Blueberry Mule (ginger beer based) was the undisputed winner. We'll have to come back for the cocktails another time since they looked promising! We capped the night with the Apple Blossom pastry with vanilla ice cream--it is a total "must-try." Overall, the service was courteous, the ambiance was spot-on, and parking was a breeze. We'll definitely be back!

Such potential! Went for lunch. Didn't have a cocktail but saw several made. They looked good…read more Service wasn't very good. Not sure why, it wasn't busy. I had soup and salad. The soup of the day was fantastic. A sausage, potato and kale soup. Warm, comforting and delicious! The salad was somewhat disappointing. I ordered the quinoa kale salad, with a citrus vinaigrette. There was a little quinoa and kale on top of a large amount of romaine. Not what I expected. It was also served stuffed into a small, tall sided bowl with the dressing on the side. How exactly are you supposed to dress it and eat it? My friend had the burger and fries. The burger was half the size of the bun. She literally removed 50% of the bun. It was also extremely well done. The fries were cold. They don't have decaf coffee, but I was able to order mint tea. It was brought in a cup that smelled like old coffee. The table had been cleared and I had no napkin and he didn't bring one with the tea. There was a slice of lemon I didn't want and I had no place to put it. There is potential here, I hope they pay more attention to providing a quality experience and food.

Had the wine bar all to ourselves on a weekday afternoon ... Ordered a couple tasting flights of…read moreWashington wines and relaxed in two very comfortable chairs. Wish I could remember our server's name, but she was super nice and knowledegable about their wines. We had a great conversation, learned a lot about Poulsbo, and will definitely be returning. Details is a lovely place.

Super cute wine bar with friendly service and great prices. We sat outside and people watched while…read moresampling a few different wines. You can mix and match the whites and reds if you choose the 3 tastings which is awesome! Poulsbo is also a super cute town to walk around after. If I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely stop by again!

First time trying the pizza and I loved it! We got the white night and the signature and they were…read moreboth delicious and you could taste the fresh ingredients as well. Will definitely go back.

We've ordered take out from here a few times and are happy with their service and food! The pizzas…read moreare fresh and ready within 20 minutes of ordering. Loved the sweet and spicy wings as well. I wasnt a huge fan of the cheese bread but in willing to try it again. I'd recommend looking at their special deals, which are a great way to try a couple of different items. Happy eating!