If you are looking for the ultimate vineyard dining experience, do yourself a favor and book a…read moretable at Mellow Grapes immediately. From the second you pull up the driveway, you are greeted by rolling rows of vines and an atmosphere that instantly makes you drop your shoulders and relax. It completely lives up to its name--the vibe is effortlessly mellow, sophisticated, and incredibly welcoming. Here is why this place has officially become my absolute favorite spot: 1. The Wine & Food Pairings are Masterful The culinary team here clearly works hand-in-hand with the winemakers, because the pairings are flawless. We started with a crisp, beautifully balanced white blend paired with an artisanal charcuterie board featuring locally sourced cheeses and a phenomenal house-made fig jam. For the main course, the slow-braised short rib literally melted off the bone, and when paired with their estate estate Syrah, it was pure magic. Every bite was an absolute home run. 2. Breathtaking Atmosphere & Ambiance The design of the restaurant strikes the perfect balance between rustic vineyard charm and modern elegance. We sat out on the covered patio, which offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the vineyard. As the sun began to set, they lit the fire pits and turned on string lights, creating an incredibly romantic, warm glow across the entire space. It's the kind of environment where you just want to linger for hours over dessert and another bottle. 3. World-Class Hospitality What truly elevates Mellow Grapes is the service. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable without an ounce of pretentiousness. They walked us through the tasting notes of each wine, shared the history of the vineyard, and gave us brilliant recommendations based on our personal palates. The pace of the meal was perfect--we never felt rushed, yet we were perfectly looked after the entire evening. The Verdict Mellow Grapes is an absolute gem. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a perfect date night, or just want to treat yourself to an exquisite meal and fantastic wine, this place delivers on every front. The passion behind the food, the wine, and the hospitality is evident in every single detail. I'm already counting down the days until my next visit. Cheers to the team for creating such a spectacular experience!

If you are in Miami, make your way out west to one of the nicest wine bars in the city…read more Great selection of wines, and yummy flatbread and tapas to pick from. The best though is the Comedy show they do once a month. It felt like the place floods with laughs. It is so nice, the restaurant is clean and tidy. The servers are on top of you the whole time! Absolute recommend!

The cheese plates alone are worth a visit!! They're amazing!! So many good items on one plate with…read morea beautiful presentation! The wine is very well priced considering the keys is not cheap, you get really great quality wine here for good prices. The food is smaller portions, not a hefty menu, but everything is really good. The Sunday brunch is the best, and has the absolute best biscuits & gravy I've ever tasted in my life. The avocado toast is also delicious. Love this wine bar, we've been many times and it's small, cozy, and feels like family inside. Highly recommended! Tip: not a full bar, just wine!

What a great little gem that we found on the last day in the keys…read more. Great selection of wines and cheeses, Very small but cozy place, ideal for a night out or just a hang out place for nice wine and conversation. Owner are very nice and will accommodate you. Definitely a place to return. Locals.... Please visit this is a gem

All the ambiance... it's cozy, dimly lit, eclectic decor. Great wine selection and a good array of…read morebites to linger on long conversations. Service is attentive and friendly, neighborhood people. It's definitely a cool spot for catching up and date nights.

Rainy Days recently opened in a shopping center and is labeled as a speakeasy-style wine bar. I was…read moregenuinely excited to check it out, especially since having a wine bar closer to home sounded great--most places around here require a drive. Unfortunately, my experience was highly disappointing. I visited on a Friday night and it didn't deliver the wine bar or speakeasy vibe it advertises. They were showing sports on the TV, and the music was so loud that I couldn't even hear my partner across the table from me. Between the TVs and the volume, it felt more like a sports bar than a cozy wine spot. The space itself also took away from the ambiance. There are large windows where you can clearly see outside and everyone can see in, and the lighting was extremely bright. For a nighttime setting, it lacked any warmth or cozy, intimate feel. Because of this, our date was cut short and we left shortly after arriving. We each ordered a glass of wine (I can't remember the name), and to be fair, the wine was actually pretty good--they definitely got that part right. However, the food was another letdown. We ordered a couple of bites, and both my partner and I agreed that they tasted like ready-made items. The hummus was especially underwhelming--I've had better hummus from Publix. We also ordered the brie, which came with only a small handful of crackers, and the brie itself wasn't melty at all, which was disappointing. Overall, I really wanted to love this place. It has a good location and a lot of potential to be something great, but unfortunately, it's just not there yet. I hope they refine the concept and ambiance because it could be a great neighborhood wine bar with the right changes. Side note: service was good, the server was very attentive.

5 Stars for GREAT natural wine, tinned fish, amazing bites and pantry, and a very comfortable/vibey…read moreatmosphere. I'd heard about Magie for a while from friends in the natural wine scene in Orlando and had to visit while in town. There is convenient (although somewhat limited) parking just to the side of the building, and entering feels like you just entered your cool friend's house. We almost sat inside on a couple of sofas, but opted to brave the humid Miami heat on the back porch/terrace since they were playing the World Cup game on a projection screen. The back is huge and has several sitting areas, including on an elevated porch with fans, as well as couches and bistro tables set up on the pavers down below. There is foliage everywhere and you feel transported (you'd have no clue this business was on a busy road). We got a couple of bottles of wine from their fridges, along with a smattering of shareable dishes from the kitchen (ordered inside). Everything was delightful and we were loving life (again- even in the humid summer heat!). I'd definitely return and enjoy the interior next time. Love a good wine and nosh spot and this is solidly at the top of my list when visiting Miami!

Magie is one of those wine bars that works for pretty much any occasion. Date night, catching up…read morewith friends, coworkers, or just grabbing a glass of wine. I've been multiple times and it's always such a vibe. The space feels intimate and cozy while still being casual, plus they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Everything is mostly self service. You pick out your wine, pay at the register, and find a seat. They have bottles at different price points, wine by the glass, beer, and seltzers, but no liquor. You can also build your own charcuterie and they have a few hot food options. I tried the croquetas and they were amazing! Service is pretty straightforward since it's self service, and if you order food you pick it up from the window when it's ready. Such a cute, comfortable spot that I'll continue coming back to.

We visited on the last night of our vacation. Maybe the one regret is that we didn't find this…read moreplace sooner! Philip is an ace! We had the grande platter charcuterie that he prepared right in front of us. He took the time to tell us about his business and specialties. For drinks, we had the white sangria, healthy gut, and a Nicaraguan lager. All were fantastic! I was impressed that the bar had a very swanky appearance but the atmosphere was super welcoming. This one was quite the find!

Found a new speakeasy bar in Miami, South Beach and don't want to be cagey about it…read more Sagamore Hotel. Step up a few stairs, walk through the main entrance doors and beyond the sofas in the foyer is the entrance which looks more like an entrance to an office. The door gives way to slightly dim warm lighting, which creates an intimate and relaxing atmosphere. I sat at the bar with my husband and heard the bartender, Phillip taking repeated orders of old fashioned and espresso martini. I saw a table polishing glasses and glasses of wines and then came the surprise - their selections! Their selections were smaller than expected but thoughtfully chosen. We asked Phillip for his recommendations, along the lines of red & bold. He gladly pointed us to a wine that was not on the menu. It seems they offer a menu selection and off-menu/rotating selection from unique wine regions. We had a red blend from China (yes that's correct, it surprised me equally). But then I realized, I haven't had wines from most of the regions they offer and the curiosity sets in. Looking forward to explore the menu and off-menu selection. Perfect bar for date night or post dinner drinks and for all the wine explorers out there.

For Miami spice, they were allowing people to choose 3 tapas plus a dessert (or 4th tapa). My…read morefavorites were the eggplant and octopus. We also tried olive oil cake, scallops, olive oil pancakes (basic) and olive oil cake (tasty) I'd definitely go back!

Ok I've been a Barcelona stan and gone to many locations across the US.. it's even gotten to the…read morepoint where anyone brings it up and I immediately salivate and begin to monologue about the patatas bravas. Well this time, my boy and I swung by for HH while in the area and ordered a few of the wines on special and the croquetas. Another couple came over to sit next to us and started bashing the HH wines, and the main waitress behind the bar joined in. Direct quote was "I wouldn't wish the house wine on my worst enemy". It ruined our experience as we were clearly there for HH and had ordered them (it was 4:30pm, come on, no one's at this wine bar for an ultra exclusive wine experience at this hour but ok!!). We got our checks and left, it wasn't worth sticking around for more. (Ps no one cares but the guy proceeded to order mezcal neat and the female ordered a martini- both of whom asked for things to doctor their drinks up bc the ordered were attempts to impress each other.. not bc they had "elevated taste" but ok!!!).

I wish I could give them 10 stars! We felt like we were in Rome, New York and Paris. Such a great…read morevibe, great atmosphere, and the waitress was outstanding. But, I loved that we were greeted by the owner, such a great touch. Now to the food and wine. First of all, the wine selection is outstanding, I was speechless. Second, the freshness of the food is simply, sensational. A little piece of Italy right in The Gables. Will stop again soon.

After noting this place had such a high overall rating on Yelp, we were really expecting good…read morethings - and since we like wine bars in general, we were excited to try Sospiro. Our first visit here was on a Tuesday night. We arrived a bit more than an hour before their posted closing time, but the place appeared to be empty. After waiting in the main bar/dining area for a few minutes with no one greeting us (though I could hear people talking back in what I believe is the kitchen) we decided to leave. We returned a few nights later after having dinner at nearby Flemings, were seated right away, given menus and we each ordered a glass of wine. After our wine was poured, we were basically forgotten about and we kind of felt like outsiders here, because most everyone at the bar and seated at 2 or 3 of the tables all seemed to know each other: The guy who'd been our server sat down at a table and ate/drank with the woman there. The guys seated at the bar grabbed glasses and served wine to women sitting at the other 2 stools, but there didn't seem to be any staff simply checking on the rest of us. The one employee who did later check in on some dining patrons was walking around with his 1/2 finished glass of wine in hand while doing so. Needless to say, our 2 visits here were both a bit odd. Service, at least for us was badly lacking, and compared to another wine bar and a few restaurants we patronize in this general area, the pours we were given here at Sospiro were a bit stingy. Sad, too, as we really enjoy good wine spots and were hoping we'd found a solid one in Sospiro. Not the case, at least in our experience.

This place is absolutely amazing! Matt was an incredible bartender during the tasting. He was so…read moreengaging and knowledgeable, and he took the time to explain every note and flavor. He really made the tasting such a fun experience! Vinny, my tour guide, was also amazing !He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire tour. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. Both Matt and Vinny made this experience unforgettable. I highly recommend coming here

I came here one weekend with my partner and another couple to enjoy the tour and wine tasting. The…read moretour was very informative and the guide was very knowledge, I was able to ask many questions which she knew the answers to. I loved how the tour was small making it feel like a more intimate experience. They gave us a sample of their guava cider which was absolutely delicious, we actually ended up purchasing some to take home. The wine tasting was so fun as we were able to choose which ones we wanted to try. The servers were so helpful and knowledge on which ones to try and which to stay away from if there was one in particular you didnt like. The grounds were also very beautiful. Overall, this was a fun activity to do on a Saturday!

I've been here a few different times to catch live jazz, and it's quickly become one of those…read moreplaces I genuinely enjoy coming back to. The live music is always such a highlight and creates the perfect laid-back atmosphere. Their wine selection is also top-tier. There are plenty of options to choose from, which makes it a great spot whether you're coming for a glass of wine and music or planning to hang out for a few hours. What I really love about this place is that it gives such strong "third space" vibes. It feels like somewhere you can come to relax, meet up with friends, listen to good music, and just enjoy the atmosphere without feeling rushed. The outdoor patio is huge and definitely one of my favorite parts. There's plenty of space to bring a group of friends, grab some wine, and enjoy the live music. Such a fun local spot.

Went to Lagniappe on a Friday night and, as expected, it was a packed house! Thank goodness I know…read morehow to hustle because I somehow managed to snag us a table Definitely worth it though. The vibe outside was amazing such a great atmosphere for a night out with friends. Their wine selection is solid! We shared a bottle of Moscato, and I also had a Cabernet Sauvignon. For food, we got a charcuterie board with brie, baguette, olives, and salami, and everything was delicious. Such a simple but perfect pairing with the wine. Only small downside was that inside could definitely use better air conditioning because it got pretty warm. But overall, the vibes, wine, and food made for a great night. Will definitely be back!

Great selection on happy hour items! Mon-Thurs from 4-7pm and Friday 4-6pm are the happy hour…read moretimes. Parking is very limited, difficult to find and is paid parking. However, well worth the journey once you step inside to a small cozy environment with delicious food and a guaranteed wonderful time. Service is courteous and fast to come with food. Pricing is very fair for the quality and quantity of food received. I would definitely recommend this spot for happy hour!

Great hidden place in the Grove. Wine shop with a great food…read moremenu. The wine selection is great, shop around while you have some tapas. Get the white anchovies !! You could pass by this place and never see it, but when you do you'll go back again and again like i do.