While visiting Monterey, I Yelped my way to Comanche Cellars Wine Room. There are plenty of options in the area, but I was in the mood to try someplace new. I'm very glad I did, because this turned out to be one of the best wine tasting experiences I've had in town. The service was fast, friendly, and informative, with staff who really knew their wines and took the time to walk me through their options. The atmosphere was super relaxed and welcoming, and the clientele felt like a good mix of locals and visitors, which made for great energy all around. The wine itself was very good and simply enjoyable across the board. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or just looking to try something new, this is the kind of place that makes it easy to enjoy the experience. Highly recommended, and absolutely a spot I'll return to the next time I'm in Monterey. read more

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The flights were great and the explanation as thy pour is great. The cheese plates are also great. read more

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I was in town for a solo birthday trip and stopped by for a wine tasting. The wine tasting is affordable - I chose the summer tasting and sat at the bar. The lady (I'm sorry, I have completely forgotten the name!) was very warm and friendly and provided a great explanation to each wine. Once I was done, I asked for dinner recommendations and she pointed me to a few places. She pointed me to the British pub down the street, which was a great recommendation. I had a great time chilling here, reading a book and drinking wine. Would recommend! read more

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What a beautiful time here at Comanche Cellars! Annamarie was so nice and helpful, she made the experience even better! The charcuterie board was great and the wines were super tasty. Highly recommend stopping in here. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - charcuterie board - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Comanche Cellars Tasting Room, Monterey, CA - February 6, 2025 We came in around 5:30 on a Thursday evening to do a little wine tasting before heading across the street to hear some music. It's a comfortable and cozy little wine tasting bar with many varietals to choose from. Linsey and Sarah were our servers and they were a delight. They were preparing for a Valentines wine pairing with Girlscout cookies and they shared some of the choices they were working on. I was very pleased with the wine pairings they were considering. Wish I could have been there on Valentine's Day for the actual event. I bet it was a blast for those who attended. They are dog friendly and I'm hoping to bring my young new spaniel with me the next time I come! read more

We wanted to get some wine and hang out, but didn't want to spend an absurd amount at the hotel. We found this place on yelp, which was like a 5 min walk from the hotel. It's such a cute & quaint place to hang out with your girlfriends. We ordered the charcuterie board and did a flight of wine for tasting. Everything was decently priced and service was great too! If you're in the area and looking for a low key place to hang with your girlfriends or even a date, check this out! Note that there is no bathroom inside. read more

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Love this place! Small and boutique with great servers. I walked in and didn't want to spend anything ridiculous for a tasting. So $20 for 5? Yes please. Add the yelp voucher and it was only $10. This place is popular understandably! The snacks are also delish. I got a cheese and charcuterie board to pair. Get this, I was waiting to eat next door for some sushi. They are partners and you can bring wine next door but they delivered my food over to the wine bar! No wait for me! I would def go back. They also have a pet nat- prob my fav. read more

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Decent/good local wines, with very friendly staff. We had the Merlot and Desperado red blend. Good location in Monterey. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Merlot and Desperado. - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Kevin is your guy! Quite personable. Delicious wines. I had a good experience and look forward to coming back.

Me and wife came in here for a wine tasting. It's a small tasting room but very nice. They have a couple different tasting menus. They also have small bites which is really nice. The staff are all very friendly and it's a nice relaxed atmosphere. The wines were good and the pour sizes were generous. Recommend to stop by and give a try. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

The tasting room is adorable & they have done a great job with their seating packages. This location is smaller, so attending with a group of 2-3 would be recommended. The tastings are excellently priced & the pours are generous. The wines are very good. My opinion is they excel in their reds, but they do have a sparkling white wine that is really well done. The tasting itself took upwards of 2 hours, which is too long. There was an expectation (from reviews on Yelp) that staff was going to be warm & inviting, etc. Unfortunately, our group was met with quite the opposite from the moment we walked in. Hospitality can be tough. I would recommend the Pinot Noir & their Syrah. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - The Tasting Menu - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Comanche is an excellent winery to visit whether you're local or taking a vacation in this sweet city. I've been to winery many times with friends and family and have always felt warmly welcomed by the friendly staff and the overall ambiance - the design and decor here is beautiful. This time my husband and I were trying out the new tasting flights, each menu thoughtfully curated. The tasting fee is also waved if you purchase a few bottles, which we did! Great experience and recommend you stop by if you haven't already! read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Wine tasting pours from Comanche - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

I have been here a few times as a local that just in general avoids the downtown chaos for the most part. But I had heard good things and decided to try - the staff that I encountered (Yasser, Lindsey and Angela) were all very kind and in my opinion, did a great job to make you feel welcome in the environment. I would say this is a great place for a casual hangout with friends, the ambiance is perfect. And the prices are reasonable. They also allow you to order sushi from Kuma and have it as you sample their wine, which I thought was a beautiful experience - a truly charming experience. read more

Had a lovely nice little evening tasting here before dinner! Nicole was awesome. Her tasting notes on point.

After long days, I don't complain but wine, especially when there is a 2-for-1 deals on flights upon checking-in on Yelp. Comanche Cellars delivers on local selections and affordable prices. There is indoor and outdoor seating. However, it can get busy and service is slow. See below for more info: 2-for-1 Flight Deal: Upon checking-in on Yelp, Comanche offers a 2-for-1 deal on flights. This is such an amazing deal, worth $15-$20 depending on your selection. I highly recommend y'all take advantage of this great offer. Local Wine Selections: Comanche has local wine selections. Whether you are drinking a glass, having a flight, or buying a bottle, there is an option here for all palates. I got the flight of the day for $20 and got to sample a rose, white and three reds, all of which went nicely together. Wines come with complimentary breadsticks and water. Rose: My favorite of the five. The wine was dry and light. White: The Chardonnay was medium in body and tannins. Reds: The three red selections were high in tannins and earthy. Affordable Prices: Prices are affordable, even in a tourist destination. Glasses are $10-$18, flights $15-$20, and bottles $28-$60. Boards are $12-$20. If you are part of the wine club, you get a discount. Indoor and Outdoor Seating: There is an indoor and outdoor seating. However, there are only two tables outside and a combination of bar seating, couches, and high bars inside. Busy: Comanche is a great wine option, so of course it can get busy. If you want to avoid the crowds, get your wine on early in the day, i.e., before six in the evening. Slow Service: One aspect of wine bars I like is the relaxing ambiance. Yet, this may not be everyone's preference. The service here is slow. I got here when there was only one other party around five and the wait time was about 30 minutes per pour. However, service appeared much more attentive and friendly towards bigger parties. Luckily, I was in no rush and just making the most of the start of the weekend. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - cheese board ($20) and today's flight ($20) - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Give 4 star for ambiance and service. Wines unfortunately are nothing to rave about, though opinions and taste will vary. One wine I suggest is 2020 Graciano read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Tasting Menu - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Giving this little wine bar 4 stars for the great vibes! We walked in on a Wednesday, which happened to be bingo night (with some hilarious puns interspersed in between). There were two tasting flight options available, both priced at $20 for 5 wines. Our standouts were the 2020 Dog & Pony Trousseau and 2020 Dog & Pony Il Rinnegato. IMO this wine bar is unique, carrying some lesser seen single grape varietals like carignane and negrette. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

This is the perfect spot to stop by and do an indoor wine tasting. The whole staff is very welcoming and friendly. I got today's flight and a charcuterie board and had one of the best wine experiences. They are pet friendly! The prices are great! I recommend stopping by if you're in the area; they also accept walk-ins! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Charcuterie Board - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Nestled in the heart of the Monterey Bay town lies the Comanche Cellars Wine tasting room. A quaint, eclectic, fashionable winery with amazing staff and a local feel. Having done my research, this establishment was on my radar for a must visit. On Wednesday's they offer $10 glasses and $10 cheese boards to the delight of all customers. With a Yelp check-in you get 2 for 1 tastings, and an experience that is truly memorable. The wine is very representative of the region, and a great place to chat with local customers over a pleasant glass of wine. Dog friendly too! read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Chardonnay - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

I think the wine was fine! but the waitress we had was very rude and disrespectful the blonde waitress even screamed at us when we're tasting wine I have been to many wine tasting events, and this was the worst read more

Always the best service from Angela and Yaser when you come to Comanche you feel like you're a part of the Comanche family. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Desperado and Chocolate assortment. - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Visited this boutique wine bar twice, on 11/3/2023 decided to give it a try, had heard wonderful things about the place. The tasting fee is very reasonable and the pours are generous, the staff very welcoming and friendly, we had Lindsay and she seemed very knowledgeable about the wines and area, when we mentioned dinner, she suggested the sushi place next door, she went out of her way to bring us a menu and place the order and the food was br5ought over o the wine bar!! A great experience, loved it!! On 12/18/23, got tickets to their ugly sweater and dumpling party, it was so much fun, wine and dumplings we4re yummy and even had some dumplings to take home!! I will definitely be back. Thanks to the staff especially Lindsay. read more

We were in Monterey for a wedding and wanted to grab some wine without going to Carmel. This place had a cheese plate too, so why not. Sat outside, beautiful day for wine and cheese. The wine was ok- I'd say the Pinot was my fav. But this was more of an ambiance + convenience + cheese/wine combo. So set your expectations accordingly and you'll have a nice time! read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Cheese board and tastings! - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Great tasting room, and amazing wine! Definitely recommend! Even better that it is dog friendly! read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Great tasting room, and amazing wine. Love that it is dog friendly. Definitely recommend - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Nice ambiance (inside holds about 15 people) and comfortable; popular with locals. Wine is pretty good in comparison to Napa / Sonoma; pricing is aligned with quality. Tasting fee is waived with a purchase of 2 bottles (per tasting.) read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Inside - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

What a delightful and unexpected surprise! We were on our way to dinner and thought we should stop and have a glass of wine. My partner night love the whites and we're not disappointed. In fact, discovering they had a cheeseboard had us cancel our dinner, plans and take on a wine flight. The winds are simply easy on the palate. The cheeseboard @ $20 rivaled more expensive serves locally. When we entered, we were the only people there by the time we left after a game of Bingo, make that two games of Bingo and a cheeseboard, the room was hopping! Met some delightful folks from London, a couple of tables of locals, and it felt like a private party. In fact, they host private parties. It's right smack dab in the middle of Alvarado Street and I couldn't be happier. Congratulations on a job well done. read more

What a wonderful wine tasting experience. We came in on a rainy day and I popped my head in asking (quite desperately) are dogs ok inside?) to a very enthusiastic yes as a response. This tasting room has plenty of tables as well as bar seating and the most wonderful staff. We opted for a Spanish wine tasting as well as the tasting of the day so my partner and I could try all the things. We ended up taking 5 bottles home. Extra stars for being so kind to our dogs. One of my dogs is antisocial and fine hiding behind the chairs while my 90lb boxer was whining until she ended up on my partner's lap. The tasting room staff kindly gave my dogs snacks and made us feel very welcome in spite of my dogs being prissy and I'm very grateful. I ended up enjoying both flights but highly recommend the Spanish flight as we mostly took home wines from that menu. Great variety but especially if you enjoy Pinot noir. Overall wonderful experience and we're looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Wine was amazing! Lindsay was great, giving us a great tasting experience. It was my friend's birthday and Comanche was so kind and informative. We were able to sit and chat for a while, and enjoyed the other patron's dogs. Purchased a bottle of the Carignane and the Grenache. Can't wait to return. read more

Shelly was superb!! We had the all red wine tasting $20 for 5. It was a perfect night cap on this chilly evening. Everything was good down to the complimentary bread sticks. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - First tasting. I believe she called it Thanksgiving wine. So good. - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

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I really enjoyed my visit at Comanche this past weekend. It's right on the main street of downtown Monterey, and feels casual and inviting. The staff was very welcoming, approachable, and knowledgable. My husband and I shared a summer flight wine tasting, glass of sparking rosé, and cheese board. We ended up taking home two bottles of our favorites: 2020 Dog & Pony Albariño, and 2019 Pet Nat Sparkling Rosé. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a dog-friendly, chill place to relax and enjoy good conversation. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

We were waiting for our table to be ready next door and were lucky to do some wine tasting while we waited. Daverle was the best hostess. She welcomed us with open arms and introduced us to the delicious Pet Gnat sparkling rose. We drank two bottles and bought an additional two bottles to take home. Also, the cheese and charcuterie board held us over before lunch. Thank you Daverle! read more

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Amazing service. Angela was extremely hospitable and went above and beyond to properly educate us on the variety of wines they had to offer. The entire staff greeted us with a smile and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be coming back. read more

What a great little spot in downtown Monterey! The staff is so friendly and very knowledgeable about wines and Monterey history. They are also very welcoming to dogs! We ordered the charcuterie plate with our wines and we enjoyed learning about the history of Monterey Jack cheese and sampling some other local jams and cheeses. We enjoyed the wines and the pours were very generous. This is a lovely spot to enjoy some wine and light snacks. We will definitely be back! read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband and I had a great time here. We sat outside, had great wine, and people watched. Comanche has a large selection of wines, ones you don't see at many tasting rooms. The staff here are wonderful. They know their wines and are very welcoming. We'll be back. read more

Loved the wines and cheese board, Anna Marie was great with customer service and explaining each wine. We will definitely be returning.

The best spot for wine tasting in Monterey. I love going there and revisiting some of their local wines, including their 2018 Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains, which is definitely my favorite. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - 2018 Pinot Noir - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Fun visit with some great wine. Right Downtown Monterey. I had the sparkling and a glass of Cab. Good spot read more

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Nuance with respect to their recommendations, service, and choices are excellent for this small establishment. If you're a wine lover, I recommend them highly. read more

Knowledgeable and friendly service, good wine and snacks with a energetic vibe. Had a great time here after dinner. read more

Comanche Cellars Wine Room - Yummy tasting flights! - Wineries Near Me - Monterey, California

Was in the mood for wine tasting and Comanche Cellars stood out to me as a good place to try. They're dog friendly so I was able to bring my pooch in with me. They have seating available at the bar or in comfortable chairs in either corner of the room. You can order wine by the glasses or choose from two of their tasting menus - 5 tastings that come with 2 white and 3 red, or a 4 pinot noir tasting. My husband and I decided to go with the former and settled in to enjoy our wine and the complimentary breadsticks they had on the table. I'm usually a white wine type of gal and I was very surprised that out of everything I had the Trousseau was my favorite. It's a very light wine, nicely balanced with some sweetness but also a very strong peppery taste. Normally I wouldn't like wines that have that peppery kick to it, but in this wine, it worked. We ended up leaving with a bottle of this to go and for purchasing a bottle, we got a 2 for 1 tasting price. Overall, Comanche Cellars is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy some tasty wine! read more