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    Ebb & Flow

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars
    Closed 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Fantastic Food and Drinks!
    Josie M.

    Before event at the Symphony...Great service, delicious food and drinks! Crab tostadas, taquitos, & Cesar salad

    Lizzie S.

    I had dinner in Hayes with some friends and we decided to continue the evening with a wine bar. My friend found Ebb & Flow and off we went! I brought my bike and there was a nice bike rack right on Grove (Ebb&Flow is located off Grove on an alley street, so it seems more intimate and cute.) I love the indoor and outdoor seating--great for a date or girls' night out (GNO.) I appreciated how the menu had descriptions of the wine (the staff was also very knowledgeable and helpful.) We enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere and people-watching in a Landmark preservation building! We'll be back to try their food (they offer nice dishes to accompany your drinks.)

    Tony M.

    We stumbled upon Ebb and Flow after we had left a different wine bar that we didn't really jibe with. These guys are on a side street really and don't show up in "wine bar" searches on the big search engines ( thank you Yelp). Ebb and Flow is a super chill spot that's quiet and unassuming. And that's a good thing :-) a great, quiet place to hang with friends or just chill by yourself. They've got a nice rotating selection of wines from old world to new. Bottle prices are reasonable and even the "by the glass" prices are good considering your "in the city" :-). They've got some small bites, charcuterie and cheese things and such, but there's also plenty of places nearby for food. We loved our experience here and have bookmarked it as a "go to" wine bar when near Hayes Valley for sure.

    Noah B.

    Really cute wine bar. Stumbled upon it when I had an hour of extra time before going to the symphony. Great selection of wine! Price for a glass is a bit high compared to buying a bottle of the same wine ($13 for a glass and $21 for the bottle). Excellent service and great atmosphere. Owner was kind enough to hold the bottle that I purchased behind the bar while I went to the symphony. Came back after the show and picked it up! Excited to return here the next time I come to town for the Symphony.

    Michelle Y.

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE WINE BAR! Ebb & Flow is the best, it has legit the most amazing vibes, great wine, a FANTASTIC CHEESE BOARD. Tess and Neal are wonderful hosts and such a pleasure to see every time! I've told so many of my friends about this bar, we're going to make it OUR place!

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    Victoria C.

    Came into Ebb & Flow on a Saturday day evening and enjoyed a lovely cheeseboard, bottle of French cider, and lambrusco. My friends and I really enjoyed the ambiance and casual set up of the wine bar. The wine specialist/server was approachable and helpful with suggestions. There are a lot of good by-the-glass options. And the playlist was a good vibe, a perfect balance of lively and mellow!

    Madison N.

    Great natural wine selection and a super cute spot! Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Great for a happy hour or date spot! Staff was super knowledgeable and helpful selecting wines.

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    Juliana H.

    Wonderfully charming wine bar in Hayes Valley! Has a great wine menu, with personable service and happy hour from 4:30 - 6 pm! Wines ordered: * Elemental Substance Cabernet Sauvignon (Seattle) - earthy, hints of blueberry * Versos "cepas centenarios" Mencia (Spain) - really loved this one; deep notes of dark chocolate and cherry Also ordered the cheese plate to share, which came with fig preserves and cheese rosettes. Lovely establishment - items are not cheap but would recommend coming for happy hour!

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    Super stylish wine bar that smells so good. I liked their vibe! The non-alcoholic wine was pretty good and I had the cab. Hidden new spot!

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    Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The…read morebocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group.

    Update! Came here for the front patio…read more My server was friendly, quick, and helpful. I enjoyed my wine but didn't get any food. The outdoor parklet was the perfect synthesis of indoor and outdoor. I'll definitely be back to try their "cheeky" hour with select discounted bites and drinks.

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    Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

    Waystone - Fries and chicken bites

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    Have dined here twice and both times did not disappoint! The service is great, and the food is…read morefresh and delicious. I especially love the dip trip and grilled halloumi. The burrito salad was alright, could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. I really like the small plates and sharing atmosphere of this place, and appreciate all of the vegetarian forward options. The space is small and intimate, definitely great for a date night or girls night! I will say if you make a reservation (I'd recommend, it's a small place and gets busy) be sure to be prompt as part of our group was running about 10 minutes late, and the servers kindly let us know we only had the table for an hour and a half, which is fairly strict on weekends.

    Came by on a Sunday during happy hour. We ordered a few food items off the happy hour menu: hummus…read moreand muhammara (a must!) with pita, aleppo fries, and falafel. We also ordered the non-happy hour burrata salad and the filet kebab. Our server was very attentive, though our main food items were somehow forgotten and we had to remind them.. but once they arrived, everything was great! I loved the pomegranate in the burrata salad. I also appreciated the non-alcoholic options, including my favorite Fentiman's rose lemonade. I would definitely recommend this place, especially for happy hour. My only small critique is the restroom, since the entire restaurant is so classy and chic, it would have been the perfect finishing touch if the restrooms matched the same vibe.

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