Came here for the first time the other day. Had two delicious whiskey cocktails. My friend and I shared the Brie quesadilla and roasted artichokes. Delicious! Loved the outdoor seating and the live music was a nice touch. Will be back! read more

On our first visit we arrived around 7p and the place was packed. We opted to try later. Second visit was about 6pm on a Saturday. We were the only patrons for awhile. Slow. We ordered a sandwich of Spanish meats and cheeses. Adequate. We ordered a "flatbread" that arrived with a HUGELY super puffy crust. Too bad because the topping of sauce and anchovy was lost in all that dough. The Vino: In The City I am used to $10.00-$17.00 glasses of wine. A bit cheeky to charge about the same in Martinez IMHO. Nowhere did we see the option for a tasting or flight which is a shame, since being clueless about Spanish wines, I would have love to sample 4 or 5 without dropping $100 on wine alone and winding up blitzed. Upon further thought, we could have requested a half pour, but something tells me that is probably not an option. So. For tasty small plates, REALLY tasty and a very large variety,.a warm atmosphere, and a friendly staff with a lovely Wine selection, I'd go to #Roxx on Main across the street and down a block.. read more

Bar Cava is a place with a vision, and they seemed to have effectively realized that vision. A wine bar - yes, but much more than that. They've augmented the wine selections with a menu of food (small plates and entrees) that is constantly evolving and updating. It's not the place to go get the same things every week, but rather a place to re-visit and rediscover - which is a lot of fun! read more

The best lavender martini ever! I also love the wine selection. Great staff and the owner is super generous! Yet another great reason to visit Martinez. read more

Great choices in tapas style small plates and the wine list available by the glass is the best around! I am gluten intolerant so I brought my own rice crackers so I was prepared. My husband enjoyed the toasted bread. We enjoyed Spanish ham, a green salad, several cheeses and warm olives. It was like the picnics we sometimes have at home.I think there was another locally cured meat treat but the name escapes me. We made a light dinner out of it but a good choice for a glass of wine and a tidbit before or after the rest of your evening's entertainment. I hope I return soon! read more

5/5. Really nice vibe and would recommend stopping by for wine and some tapas before/after your main dinner. Reasonably priced so you can get away with several drinks and a few tapas for around $50. Only two person tables available other than the bar, so ideal for a date, but not so much for groups. Nice selection of wine, cheese, and tapas. We especially enjoyed the warm olives and the papas bravas. Wouldn't get the tortilla espanola again but next time we want to try their jamon serrano and bocadillo. I'm not a cava (think champagne) person so I went with a rioja that was OK and then a tempranillo that was really on point. read more

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A friend who is a musician was playing at this place last night so we decided to give it a try. They have cocktails, wine and beer and a small menu with bar bites and a few other items. Tried to order the Brie and fig quesadilla, but they ran out which was disappointing since it sounded delicious. Our second choice was the loaded tater tots and they hit the spot. I had the best mai tai i have ever had as it was not made with a mix so it was not too sweet. My husband was equally impressed with his old fashioned. We were outside to listen to the music, but I went inside to use the restroom. Cute, small place with brick walls. Will definitely be back. read more

I am so glad I finally got a chance to check this place out! It's a great addition to downtown Martinez and ever since I saw the picture of the deviled eggs on Yelp, I knew I needed to try them! I came in on a Friday evening with a couple of friends and it was busy but thankfully we found three seats at the bar. Nate who was helping us did a great job in finding a wine that we would each like while one of our friends had been here before and already in love with one of the Brooklyn beers they carry. For dinner we decided to get a bunch of plates and try them and I am glad we did. We ordered the deviled eggs, mac & cheese with chorizo (also comes with bacon), spanish ham and a beet salad. All of the items were really good but I have to say the mac & cheese is a must! Next time I will definitely try the patatas bravas and the mushroom ajillo with sunny side up egg. The customer service here is incredibly friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is very cool - especially with the brick wall on one side and wine wall on the other. read more

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Great little wine bar that also has a pretty decent beer selection. Fun atmosphere & delicious food! read more

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I had an amazing time at Bar Cava! Great vibe. Gorgeous restaurant and food! I love the brick walls and rustic wood tables. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. The wine and beer was excellent!! Exactly what you would expect from a wine bar. The tapas were also fantastic and delish! Not one bad thing about this place. It's exactly what downtown Martinez needs. read more

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Ok...y'all need to listen up. Bar Cava Friday evening happy hour. This is what's up. Go down there, saddle up to the bar and let Amber take care of you. We had an amazing cheese plate and delicious wine, Throwback hip-hop, And a killer mac&Cheese. It don't get no better. Our new favorite downtown Martinez hangout!! Get in on this!!!!! read more

This is a great laid back place. Way better than anything in Walnut Creek. As always, in general, I will concentrate on the bad. However, besides the nit picky comments I place here this place is fitting for the majority. I was in on a Sunday trying out the limited but fulfilling brunch menu. I say limited because I've been here on a Saturday night and the menu was deliciously diverse and had palate accommodating dishes. On this Sunday, however, the brunch menu was fixed. Meaning if you had any allergies of any kind, particularly lactose in our case, the menu is off limits. So we winded up not ordering. That didn't stop us from ordering the well priced mimosas at 5 bucks a pop. Great tasting mimosas but a bit disappointed at the fact the had bottled OJ. I'd figure a place that portrays itself as a higher caliber type of locale they will use fresh pressed OJ. Oh well. We had a great time and the staff is super friendly every time we have been there (3Xs). One thing I have to mention is the manager was totally apologetic about the menu being not lactose tolerant. And let's just say apologetic to the point of giving us reprieve on the tab. Go and you'll appreciate the place. For sure. read more

Holy moly, this place is amazing! Happened to stop by yesterday for a cup of coffee on my way to work and endup having breakfast. I'm in love with the open face egg sandwich- simple food, but sooo good... And the coffee - The Bay Area has so many places with good coffee, but this one just made it to the top of my list. Well-brewed, the best I had for a really long time. I also really enjoyed the calming atmosphere and ambience. The staff and the owner Corey, are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about their wine and food. Really top notch service! I live in the East Bay, but this place is well worth my drive and I can't wait to try this place again at night time. Seems like a perfect place to relax with a group of friends and try some good wines (wine list looks awesome!). read more

Wonderful ambiance and atmosphere! Very attentive wait staff. The deviled eggs and cauliflower with pesto aoli and onions was to DIE FOR! The riesling was really good as well. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

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I came in on a Sunday. Was not busy which was great. I ordered a beer. The menu was easy to read. Noticed the bulletin board... there's Specials, and even happy hour specials. I asked the young lady who was at the bar if they have food specials outside the menu. Just so happens that they have Eggs Benedict. I was not in the mood for if but given the lager I was drinking... it just sounded great. It didn't take long... eggs were well made... poached. It was really good. Sliced ham and hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin. It very well made! I liked the light bed of arugula, it was a nice touch! Just watching the game, short conversation, good food and a beer. A Complete Sunday! read more

This is a great gem for Martinez! The pours are generous and the "small" bites are generous too. I want to go back and try their tasting menu and a few different food pairings. Staff was friendly and low key. Other patrons friendly. Definitely check it out next time you have jury duty! read more

Brix & Craft - Bar, small bites menu, happy hour wine. - Wine Bars Near Me - Martinez, California

First of all the atmosphere in this place just feels good. I don't know if it's the friendly fun staff or the beautiful bar with amazing wine selection on display. Secondly the food was really special, you can tell they have thoughtfully chose every ingredient. Third and most importantly is the froze, you have to try it! It hit the spot on a hot summer day. Wasn't too sweet either. Loved our time there. Such a great addition to downtown Martinez. read more

Looking for an affordable catering for your parties and company events? Don't forget about Bar Cava. Chef Javier will build a menu around your specific needs. Bar Cava and catering always uses the freshest ingredients because they care about quality and flavor. Chef Javier catered our business event in Alamo at J. Hettingers Interiors last week. Absolutely delicious. They really care! read more

I went to Bar Cava expecting a Spanish Wine and Tapas bar and that didnt happen. I like the Bar and the guy who served us was very nice but I left thoroughly confused. In addition they were out of have of their menu items. It was the day after a Holiday so I give them a pass. So here is the deal. Other than the name there is hardly any Spanish influence on the menu or even wine list. Putting Chorizo on Mac'Cheesr doesn't make it Spanish. They have a Cheese Melt Sandwich that iur server said was their most popular item. It has prosciutto, aged cheddar and brie on sourdiugh. Literally everything except Spanish. Here is an idea, Manchego an Serrano ham instead. Instant Spain.also, the "Flat Bread" was just a loaf of sliced french bread with cheese and salami in a toaster oven. Not flat but definitely bread. I gave it 3 stars cuz i grade on a curve, the bar is nice and prices are reasonable. That being said, it needs to step up its game. Good enough for Martinez will only take you so far. read more

Great little local wine bar, super friendly and knowledgeable. They have great happy hour specials and tasty bar bites. Fun place to stop by before hitting dinner in downtown Martinez read more

Super friendly gathering spot in Martinez. Great food and wines at reasonable prices. Corey and staff are like life long friends that you just met yesterday. Great brunch and happy hours. There's always something creative going on at Bar Cava.... Cheers! read more

Great wine, food and service! The owner, Corey is very knowledge when it comes to wine and it's nice to go to a place locally that you can try great wines that are rare to find. read more

Been wanting to try this place for some time and I finally did! What took me so long I don't know. Very hip and happening wine bar with excellent and friendly service. My husband and I tasted a flight of champagne, all divine! Great food too, I had the humboldt fog goat cheese with baked bread. Heaven... I can't wait to come back for their brunch on Sunday! read more

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Coming off another wonderful event hosted by bar cava I wanted to leave a review on how much I love this place. Weather it's stopping in for a quick glass of wine with my hubby, catching up with friends, or having a boozy girls day, Cory and his staff never disappoint. A couple weeks ago we were even there to catch the live music. Good vibes and great company. Truly a little Martinez Gem. read more

I have been in a few times now and each time I'm greeted with a friendly smile and warm welcome. The atmosphere is relaxing and has a very charming feel to it. Their food choices are delicious and just the right amount to have with your wine! I haven't come across many wine bars like this one in the Bay Area! Friendly, delicious, great wine choices, and one of my go-to places for a nice glass of wine with a friend. I'll definitely be back! read more

Love this place!! My husband and I have been several times now with friends and also just the two of us. We've never not had a great time! Fun wine selection, and the small bites are fantastic. If you're hungrier than that you can order food to be delivered so that you don't have to leave your wine (we recommend Troy next door)! They do fun pairing nights, too (Caymus was last weekend's). They also have a great happy hour from 4:00-6:00. I highly recommend!! read more

Stumbled upon this place on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised. We had a couple glasses of fantastic wine and a delicious appetizer. We could have easily spent the whole evening exploring the wine and food menu if we didn't already have reservations for dinner. Will definitely be back! read more

Such a fun place if you're into wine bars. They have such a great selection they are so hospitable. From the moment I walked in they've been so accommodating and happy to serve. Great establishment. The set up is really cute. It has a great ambience, coming here after work is great. They do offer wine tasting and some great appetizers/food to compliment the wine. They are very knowledgeable about their selections and have great suggestions if you're a little uncertain. Love it! read more

The wine selection here is amazing! I am a big fan of red wine and they offered a great selection! The food was awesome! If you like artisanal craft food, good wine and an outdoor seating in a post COVID environment-hit up Bar Cava read more

This place is the best. Great wine, yummy food, and excellent service. Their outdoor seating is perfect for couples. Kid friendly

Keith is the best mixologist in the county! If you like awesome cocktails. This is the place!

We've been going to Bar Cava since they opened two years ago. Corey and his staff are beyond amazing and are always ready with a suggestion for the right wine. Corey really out did himself this past Friday night with his birthday bash. The lobster was yummy. The bubbles were amazing and the guests were having a blast. Thank you Corey for bringing this little wine bar to Martinez. read more

Wow!!! Amazing! Seems like just a quick bite but turns out that the food is amazing and the Big Red wine tasting was out of this world! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Love this place, good wine, good service, good food. Cory is a wonderful person. I highly recommend Bat Cava. My husband and I are there at least once a month. read more

My favorite wine Bar around! Great wine, great atmosphere, great food and the owner Corey is so welcoming! He also throws some fun themed nights too. Martinez is lucky to have Bar Cava! read more

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Like a cozy friendly bar with excellent food? This is it. Corey and staff were accomodating with our group of 30 retired folks with fantastic wines and food. His selection of wines from all over the world were very good and his foods were freshly prepared. Go for the chicken sausages - a definite winner. Jim W. read more

Friendly staff. Food was straightforward, basic and ended up with mixed responses amongst our group. Overall, satisfactory - nothing more. Pricing was quite high for the limited choices. This is a bar that attempts to crossover into being a restaurant. I wouldn't choose for anything but a drink. The wine selections and "club" - memberships also appear misplaced. Therefore, for me - nothing compelling to choose visiting again. read more

Had a great experience today great staff super friendly and helpful! It was our first time there and will def be back!!!!! Love, Brittany read more

I finally got a chance to make it to downtown Martinez. Bar Cava is now one of my favorite spots in the area. Their staff is outstanding, their food is superb and their wine selection is not one you find every day. read more

We loved this place. Great selection for both wine and beer lovers, and perfect plates to go with everything. The owners are wonderful, and the atmosphere was warm and comfy. We had no idea this was even here and we're so happy we discovered it. read more