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    Binu Bonu

    5.0 (27 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Linda H.

    Absolutely great neighborhood wine bar! The owners are definitely chefs kiss. Having owned La ciccia and now coming over to the west side to bring their charm. The food is made in the kitchen by the owner, at least the time we were there. The space is gorgeous! The wine list spectacular. The recs for pairing and your palette was like going to Italy and having someone local give you advice. Small place, gets loud, so I'd sit at the bar if you Wanta to be where the actions at! Fantastic place! Will def be back!

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    John Z.

    One wine store goes down, and another pops up... It's been a hot minute since I last went out for some fun at west portal. Went out to try this wine bar. Food was limited to small bites so we ordered a lot. Food came out quick and delicious. I really enjoyed the anchovy cheese chocolate situation they had going on. They have a good wine collection to choose from... And if you get caught in a pickle, don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. Out of the multiple bottles we've had, they were all recpmmended and not one bad recommendation. One might need a little patience on busier nights but I do believe it's worth the wait. The place has a nice cozy feel and operated by a very friendly Italian couple. Great to converse with and adds to the allure of this place.

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    Anne C.

    A really cute neighborhood spot in West Portal. Really wide selection of wines and comes with small popcorn bites. A great place to have a drink and chat with friends, though it is quite small! Service was good and would definitely come back!

    melissa d.

    Beloved former owners of SF's Noe Valley restaurant, La Ciccia, opened the beautiful neighborhood wine bar/bottle shop @binubonusf. They have an extensive selection of wines from small, passionate producers, perfectly paired with delightful Italian small plates. We had the Lambrusco, Nebbiolo and paired with little bites of heaven in the ricotta & anchovy toast with bitter chocolate shavings, the mortadella with pistachios & stracciatella cheese with capers, marinated seafood & pachino tomatoes with citrus zest. West Portal has a new Gem located across the street from Elena's. Perfect place for a date night or to meet up with friends.

    The Wine list I can't resist
    Juan V.

    Came back to West Portal to get a few updates . First it seems there has been some changes and delays in some store openings . What I did run into was a pleasant surprise. Another new wine bar low key gem in what used to be " Que Syrah". This newer wine bar is called " Binu Bonu"and it is owned by the former Founders of " La Ciccia" an Italian Sardinian Restaurant and San Francisco staple located in Noe Valley. Binu Bonu is relaxing place to enjoy some wine in the between time before dinner in the early or late evening in West Portal. I ordered the Northern Italian wine Marco Secondo Valpolicella Classico 2019. Since it's a red wine it had hints of red fruits like cherries and strawberries. I was on repeat with this particular wine. It was tasty and not too sweet . They also offer bread , cheese, and snacks to pair with the wines. The decor and atmosphere has neighborhood feel. It's good to see new businesses in West Portal but there have also been recent fires affecting some West Portal businesses. Overall Binu Bonu is a solid wine bar to go to when visiting West Portal. I found a new gem that's shines through its wine Go to Binu Bonu before or after you do the West Portal fine dine

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    Ellen L.

    Ummm...why does this establishment only have 4.8 stars?! It needs 5 stars at a minimum!! Lorrella and Massimilano, hailing from La Cicca fame, are the sweetest people in the world. We sat at the bar and had the most wonderful time chit chatting about favorite sushi spots in the city, the quirky eccentricities of winemakers, and what defines a natural wine. Oh, and we had the most delicious octopus salad and a taste of some spicy spicy chocolate! I do like Unwined in West Portal but sorry, Binu Bonu takes the cake! Look forward to many more outings here.

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    Vicki A.

    Love discovering a new spot! Cozy, bright, beautiful minimalist interiors and high ceilings. Small bites. Great Italian wine. It's good to have a chic wine bar in the neighborhood. Service was thoughtful, thanks to the owner-tandem who run Binu Bonu. My group occupied the whole bar area. They are serving cold starters like octopus salad, cheeses, and small pinxtos type fare to pair with the wine.

    Incredible wine recommended by the owner
    Rosa D.

    Incredible selection of wines. They were so knowledgeable and very friendly. It was a perfect date night spot, or a good place for friends to catch up.

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    Caroline P.

    Wonderful Italian wine bar with small bites. Excellent selection of Italian wines by the glass or bottle. Wonderful warm service. Such a fantastic place!

    Love love love this little cozy bar with fabulous wines and small bites! I'm obsessed!

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    Great food. Great wine. Great service. Definitely make the trip to west portal to try Binu Bonu out.

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    Service is lovely. Wine is unique and interesting. Small plate dishes are absolutely delicious!!

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    very good it was just magnificent the food was delicious way better than any other place.

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    4.5(66 reviews)
    2.1 miMission Terrace, Outer Mission
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    Came to this cute spot for a private event in the second floor and it was amazing! Plenty of tables…read moreto sit at and the bartenders were super nice and welcoming. My friend ordered pizza for the event. So the pizza is not from here.

    Sip, sip, sip it up! I just LOVE sippin' on some wine, especially really good wine. Talk about a…read morehidden gem! This wine bar is hidden from plain view and tucked away in the Excelsior/Outer Mission. Some friends and I discovered this little gem while looking for a place to have a nightcap. Sippin' Wine Bar is located on the second floor of the Bottoms Up Bar, but the vibe is totally different. Not sure if the two bars are actually affiliated, but they are like night and day. The stairs leading up to the bar are lit up and the interior of the bar is just absolutely gorgeous! It's spacious and low lit with an extremely sexy ambience. The decor is just out of this world! They have the cutest tables and sofas. The lamps and artwork are very unique but visually appealing, and the tables are set with candles that create a very sensual vibe. There's a small but adorable little patio where you can relax and get some air. The interior designer deserves a pat on the back AND a few glasses of wine (wink wink). Speaking of wine, they have tons and tons of it! Their selection is extensive and they make it really obvious with all of their lovely wine bottles that are on display. I really enjoyed their Angeline Pinot Noir as well as the Kungfu Girl Riesling. They serve food here as well. We had just come from dinner, but a few of us who shall remain nameless (cough cough) were still hangry and ordered garlic noodles, garlic fries, and tater tots. Yep, somebody's breath was stankin' but it wasn't mine! Although I didn't try any of the food, It smelled wonderful. There was no food left behind, so I'm assuming that it was delicious! The owner Shirley was fantastic! She happily hosted our group and let us sample several different wines from her collection. She mingled with us as well and talked about the business. The bar is still relatively new and opened a little over 2 years ago, so she is still trying to generate more business. I'm hoping that more people will frequent this place because I really enjoyed it and would love to see it stick around. So glad we stumbled upon this spot, and I'm looking forward to many more future visits.

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    4.3(83 reviews)
    0.2 miWest Portal
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    I've frequented Unwine'd quite a few times now since they have opened; from Happy Hour Oysters, to…read moredelicious dinners (their lamb riblets are incredible!). When it came time to celebrate my wine-loving, young aunt's 50th birthday, I thought the Lounge at Unwine'd could work. Little did I know just how fantastic it would be... TLDR; amazing food, wine, and staff 10/10 will continue to rave about this place! EVERYTHING for our event from initial communication, from the curated menu, wine list suggestions, customizations, up to the candles on the tables was done with so much care and a personal touch. Katerina, our coordinator is fantastic to work with and truly understood the sophisticated vibe and warm family feel we wanted for our event. Luckily, their space is beautifully designed already so our 1920's themed party worked out very well! Melanie our waitress was very attentive through the whole evening. We had the space to ourselves and plenty of incredible food. Please consider supporting this lovely local family business! One of the best in SF!

    This is my review on my second time at unwind. I wanted to give them 5/5 because their food is…read moresuper good but on Saturday my service fell a bit short. We walked in just me and my friend around 7 on Saturday. It wasn't too busy and there were plenty of seats but the man at the bar said we could only sit in the bar. Kinda weird since later another party of 2 was able to sit on the couch area. Our server took awhile to get to us and then was rushing us when speaking to us. I asked for a sweeter sav blanc and sampled 2 kinds. On the second sample he didnt pour one for my friend so we had to taste from the same glass. I didnt like any of them and when i asked to sample the rose he was snappy and said i can only give you two samples. I ended up ordering one of the samples i tried but didnt really like it. The food however was amazing. I would come back for this. But when I come back I would ask for a different server.

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    Beautiful friends from our private event!

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    The Halfway Club - Ol Sconnie being made

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    4.7(60 reviews)
    2.4 miCrocker-Amazon

    Stopped in with my wife for a couple cocktails. I had the Bobby Burns which has…read more Highland Park 12, Benedictine and Sweet Vermouth. It was sweet, roasty and smokey in perfect balance. The bar was cozy and felt like all the best aspects of bars I'd come to love in my younger days. The service was quick and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back for food next time, I'm looking forward to it.

    I've been looking for a reason to stop by the halfway club for a handful of years. So I came here…read morewith a first date to see what it's all about. Arrived about an hour after opening and immediately loved the interior! From the bricks to the orange cushioned bench seating to the nostalgic movies playing in the rear seating area's background, and the picnic tables on the patio, this place knows how to decorate! The sandwich, waffle fries side, salad, and cocktail totaled $60 and filled us up. Really crispy fries and awesome crispy edges to the smash burger! The salad left something to be desired despite a large portion size. I think I'll ask for dressing on the side if I order that item again. I did have to get up a couple times to close the door, but the staff caught on and paid attention to when it was ajar. The servers were friendly and checked on us three or four times but didn't try to convince us to order more, which was appreciated. Apparently Tuesdays are trivia nights 7-9 and it looks like a lively, friendly yet competitive crowd. Will definitely return one week to test my Jeopardy seasoned trivia knowledge. I would recommend this place!

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    Arcana

    4.5(268 reviews)
    3.0 miMission
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    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!

    Came here on a Saturday night after dinner for a girls night out. There is a cool photo booth…read moreoutside, which was high-quality and even gave you a video of your session. I love the decor of this space! It is definitely intentionally and tastefully decorated. Loved the lighting and plants. They had Lord of the Rings playing on the wall. The vibe is artsy, warm, a little dark, and overall a cool place to mingle. The bathrooms and tables were kept clean. I liked it that the DJ was live mixing. Getting a drink was fast and easy. The high top tables were a bit wobbly, so we spilled half a drink on there. The drinks are strong. I recommend going upstairs to sit instead if you want to hear your friends better. The tables are bigger up there too. The rooftop was closed off but I'd like to check it out sometime.

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