Super cute wine bar with a great selection. I felt like i walked into someone's living room. It was warm and welcoming. Service was knowledgeable and very attentive. Although not on the menu, I was able to do a flight which allowed me to find the perfect glass for the moment. The charcuterie board was delish, just wish there had been a bit more variety in cracker/bread selection. The pork croquette was good, slightly different presentation from what I had expected but yummy nonetheless. read more

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I would have left my husband for that Crème Brûlée. Thankfully that wasn't needed. This is a date night favorite location. Tonight we stopped by after dinner, though they also serve food. I had a Riesling. He had a hard cider. And we shared the Brûlée. It was so good. The service is great as well. Lots of different seating. There was live music that set the right tone. read more

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Decent selection of wines by the glass including some Italian wines which is my preference. Small but good selection of bottles in their wine shop. We will have to come back to try their food. Friendly service. Lots of places to sit at tables or couches. Nice atmosphere. read more

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Excellent spot to catch a break from walking around DeLand when shopping in the area. I have never eaten here but the food that staff was delivering to customers around us looked delicious. On our most recent visit we stopped for a few drinks during the annual Fall Festival of the Arts. There are several monitors available to watch the big game or other sporting event. There is plenty of seating around the main bar, multiple hi-top tables available throughout the restaurant, more seating near the storefront window so you can people watch, and several other comfortable couches available where you can just lounge-out. Happy Hour Drink specials are Tue thru Friday 2pm to 6pm. See attached photo of menu for more details. Their beer pricing is very reasonable. Domestics are $3.50, Local brews & Specialty Brews were $6-$7, and Premium pints are $6. They offer 3oz and 6oz glasses of wine, which is great if you don't want to drink too much or are not sure if you will like something. A 6oz glass of domestic wine will run you $10, and Imported $8-$15. They also offer wine flights if that is something you are interested in. Appetizers range from $9-$15; Charcuterie Boards range from $15-$35; Large Salads cost about $14; and Sandwiches are $14. I love the vibe of this place, it is very laid back and relaxed. All the customers look like they are just chill and having a good time. I love being lazy and sipping on a cold beer on their super comfy couches. The bartender working today was very friendly and let me sample two of my beers before purchase. There was also a floater checking-in with guests at hi-tops and the couches to see if there was anything else we needed. All-n-all, an awesome experience and I will be back next time I am in the area. read more

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Cool place. Food and drinks. Couches, full bar, Lots of wine.. some gift bags. TV with sports channels. Dog friendly. read more

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We loved this place. The vibes, the wine options, the charcuterie board. We really enjoyed the cozy vibes and the excellent live music. Our new wine down spot. read more

Ambiance is nice, place gets rather warm though. Service is good, food choices pair nicely with the wine offerings. The house Cab and house Moscato wines are really good. Prices are average for the area. Great local place to meet up with friends. read more

I have been there many times over the years. Took a date there and this was a perfect place to bring a date. As a result, I hosted a company party with about 45 people. The food provided was excellent and the price for everything was reasonable. I'd pick this place for a date or a company event. read more

Our family had a great time!!! This is a perfect location for a get together and socialize. We have this now a few times but it's been a while. We haven't been in a while and didn't disappoint!! We had the large charcuterie and 3 bottles of red Cabernet. I recommend this place to anyone visiting!!! The staff is great and service is prompt!! Place is kept very clean. Pricing was very reasonable!!! read more

Elusive Grape - Charcuterie and hand models - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

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Hands down our favorite choice for a bottle of wine and tapas! The staff is friendly and knows their wine. They are dog-friendly, and Zach gives the Grape a 5-paw rating. You can count on being greeted with a smile and a great attitude! The tapas are always consistent, well presented and delicious. The ambiance is casual. read more

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This is a great place to get together with friends for a few glasses of wine. I recently stopped in with a couple of friends. We had the pretzel bites for happy hour. The dipping sauce was out of this world. We had our second glasses with a cheese board and Brie with baguette. While the food was very good and well plated, it seemed a bit pricey for what we got. $45 for the two plates. The wine selection is great and I highly recommend getting their made-to-order sangria. It's always fantastic. The seating that they offer is fantastic. There are tables, the bar, and many couches. It's really just the perfect get together spot. read more

Elusive Grape - Bavarian Pretzel Bites on happy hour - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

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Such a fun place to begin the weekends! Though they are open Tuesday through Sunday, we gravitate toward the elusive grape on Fridays. So great way to start our weekends With a lovely extensive collection of wine, delightful, tapas, and interesting culinary creations, the Elusive Grape has quickly become one of our "go to" places in DeLand. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is lively, and you'll always meet someone you know. Dogs are welcome, and Zach, our Maltese rescue gives the Elusive Grape 5 licks - dog speak for a 5 star rating! read more

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I was visiting FL for a few days, and this....this was the MECCA!!! I was at home at this awesome wine bar. We showed up during happy hour, the patrons were all in their golden years, having a blast with friends, like, it makes me want to retire tmmrw! I had a few glasses of the Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, paired that with these little wonton with 3 different flavors, delicious. My husband also got the pretzel bites to go with his beer. I absolutely loved it here. Will definitely spend ore time the next time I'm in DeLand. Very nice&attentive staff as well. read more

Elusive Grape - Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc..yum - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

The seasonal salad was sensational! The restaurant was welcoming with an inviting decor that was comfortable. A place that makes you want to linger awhile. read more

An elusive tasting experience! This place should not offer tastings. The name says everything. Visiting from out of town, we sat down to do some wine tasting. Now there's a problem right from the start, "we sat down". We have been in the wine industry for decades. We ordered 2 flights of 4. So, 3 whites and 5 reds total. There were nice Burgundy glasses on a shelf above we could have had, but she gave us 8, small 2 oz souvenir glasses. So much for swirling. She, our pourer, smiled a lot, but didn't know anything about wine. I suggested they give us 1 glass each and pour the wines in the same glass but no, that would mean time spent and discussions with us. Hey owners, hire people who know about wine. Wine tasting is not beer tasting. Visit CA and then come back and do it right. Gets worse, the reds were refrigerated same as the whites! She said the owners say it makes the reds last longer...FAIL. Once our wines were all poured, we had to cup the reds in our hands to get them to proper temp. Then nobody ever stopped once to ask us anything or even visit at all. Obvious boss-girl would never make eye-contact with us as she stopped in front of us or walked by. Tasting selection was good. We told the nice young lady we would never be in again, and why. She smiled. We wasted. read more

I highly recommend this spot. It's got great wine, great employees, and a really nice vibe. The wine variation is diverse and the employees consistently make really good recommendations. Whenever I'm in Deland I do my best to stop by here and enjoy one of the cozy little nooks as I sip a glass and get my chill on. Prices are reasonable and I always have a good time here. For those who live here and for those who are passing through I put this is on my must see recommendation list. read more

Elusive Grape - Inside area - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

Doesn't look like much outside but super cute place. Bar to sit at or couches and comfy chairs. Lots of wine choices. Fun appetizers. Very attentive staff. Definitely will go back. read more

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Fantastic wine bar in downtown Deland. They have a decent selection of wines by the glass, bottle and reasonably priced flights. The place is very large and can be loud but still has a good vibe. The food menu is very limited but the huge pretzel is a must! read more

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I love the Elusive Grape for its diverse wine selections, ambiance, and tasty tapas. It's a comfortable place to enjoy a glass or two on a cozy sofa or at the bar. Or sip while you shop. Visiting my daughters at Stetson is even better with an afternoon at this place. read more

Elusive Grape - Sip while you shop - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

Great social gathering spot! Interesting clientele and friendly, knowledgeable servers. The wine selection and apps offerings provide diverse choices for every palate. read more

Food always very good, creative dishes and platters. Of course they have a very wide selection of wines in every price range. Very friendly place! read more

Large selection of wine. If you buy a bottle and do not finish it, you can take it home, or they will hold it until next time. The owner is very knowledgeable The crowd is middle age and has a lot of fun. read more

Just moved here from Arizona. Our firstti the Elusive Grape was last Friday night, very friendly and warm atmosphere, happy hour prices are excellent and this will be our new go to wine bar! read more

Great location and fun place to hang out with friends. Wine selection is good, and so is the food. Beer too! Would have given this review more stars, but our biggest complaint is that service is very slow even when not busy and reasonably staffed. read more

I give it a five stars for ambiance, but two stars for food. The food here was mediocre. Ordered an expensive cheese board and the Brie was fermented (had gone bad). The food was not good at all. Also, their drink menu is very limited. Overall, do not recommend, unless you have no other option. read more

The elusive grape is a wonderful gem in DeLand! The service was fantastic, friendly with great suggestions. The charcuterie board was delicious with some insanely good homemade jam that I still can't get over. Overall a wonderful spot to hang out and enjoy for a few hours! read more

After enjoying a wonderful evening, we witnessed the owner of the restaurant disrespecting one of his servers out loud in front of all customers. It was so sad, it made us sick. We asked for our bill and left. We will never return again and will advise all of our friends and families to not visit this wine bar again. Truly disgusting behavior by the owner. read more

Always a great time and great place, the staff is very personable and friendly, everyone is very knowledgable and they love helping you find exactly what you are looking for and will like! The food is amazing and so is the atmosphere! I recommend the Elusive Grape read more

We had such a great time! The wine selection is fun to try out and the meat and cheese board was delicious. We will definitely return! read more

Elusive Grape - Master level board- holy deliciousness!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

This truly is DeLand's living room. We fell for this place the moment we strolled through the door and were welcomed with smiles and comfortable furniture. The wine selection is 2nd to none. The staff is very friendly and extremely helpful, especially when being adventurous with new wines. Right in downtown they as close to everything. A gem to be sure, we always stop in here when we are in town. read more

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My fav hang out! Best people work there and Bill is an awesome owner! Their new location is bigger and their menu has wonderful cheese selections, along with many other choices like hummus, pates, meats, breads and much more to enjoy while paring it with a good wine! Or beer! Or cider! Great musical guests! Meet great friends! Choose to sit on comfy couches, high top tables or the long selection of bar stools at the cool refurbished bar! You are invited to bring in your own food too! Check them out soon!! read more

Elusive Grape - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

Very cool establishment. Very comfortable. Intimate. Large, soft sofas and seating areas. Lots of wines to choose from. They do have a few wine-friendly foods on their menu, but in lieu of a kitchen, you're welcome to bring in entrées from any local establishment to enjoy with your wine. And prices are downright reasonable. It's clear these folks simply want their guests to be relaxed, at ease, and having a good time. They certainly succeed at that. We visited as part of our homecoming / reunion festivities, and had an absolute blast. DeLand was busy (the place was hopping!) with their annual live music festival. That didn't prevent the Elusive Grape from being friendly and efficient with their service. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. And I'll happily visit again, when I'm next in DeLand. Holler if you're coming with! read more

We love the Grape. Bill is wonderful and so friendly as are all the staff. We have been coming here regularly since 2009-2010. Trivia is so much fun. I appreciate that this business, though they struggled through the pandemic like every business, stayed open and did everything they could to help their employees and even other and businesses downtown. Bill is very civic minded. I will always support the Grape. downtown and even read more

Ian is very knowledgeable and try do wine education classes here! I wish I lived closer to attend a wine class as I am sure it would be fun. I've visited this place when I was in town twice now. Once was during the DeLand Art Festival and I was excited to hear him say "do you want that for here or to-go" as I wanted to walk around with a nice chilled glass of wine and still enjoy the art festival and hear the bands outside. I'd definitely return if I am in the area. Plus, I think it's the nicest place to wait for your table at Cress if you arrive early. read more

Elusive Grape - Don't let this sign fool you...it means you "can" taste wine inside! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

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Downtown DeLand surely doesn't have a shortage of great places to eat and drink. But every time I walk passed Elusive Grape, it's always full of people, usually an older crowd so you won't be bombarded with a bunch of obnoxious college students. Great place for a date night. We went on a Friday before exploring the Artisan Alley. I had a sauvignon blanc that was really tasty and only $5 so really affordable. Also tried the Argentinean Syrah and it was smooth and slightly sweet, I was really impressed. We also built our own meat and cheese platter. It might have been too loud and the server didn't hear, but we didn't get 100% or what we ordered. The truffle cheddar was my favorite of the cheeses and the prosciutto was delicious. read more

Awesome owner who is very helpful. Really fun on a Friday night! Great selection of wine, good food too.

We came to Deland for Stetson parents weekend and our son couldn't wait to show us this place. We shared a large meat and cheese board and had fun choosing our bottle of wine to start our evening. Lots of fun, nice atmosphere, delicious food and wind. read more

What a little gem in Deland! We stopped in and were waited on right away. Service was great and the wine and champagne we had were really good. We'll go back there the next time we visit Deland. read more

What a great place sorry I ate the food too quick before another pic other then my check in photograph. The mushroom purses and olive artichoke baguette is so fantastic and yummy! I had a Pinot noir & the Shiraz and they are great. Sorry to anyone who may inquire about the beer here- I'm a fine wine man so this place screamed for me. The bartenders are super friendly and very, very good at their jobs. So is the cook I met him too. Very nice guy. All around great place. I'm glad I found it in my new town. So many thumbs up!!!! read more

Elusive Grape - A TRUE SIGN OF A GOOD TIME! Amazing artichoke olive baguette devoured in 5 minutes flat - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Deland, Florida

A friend and I came to check out the Elusive Grape. It was a Saturday night around 7. They were busy but not crowded. We were not met at the hostess station at the entrance by acknowledgment of our presence and were hardly acknowledged as we made our way farther back looking for appropriate seating. After sitting there wondering if we had to go to the bar or what to do to get someone to at least let us know they know we are here. It was obvious as we were aimlessly looking around as we were sitting there that we would like someone to validate us with a smile or a wave. Finally a gentleman brought place-sheets of paper that had that a menu. He asked for our drink order and of course the alcohol choices were mainly wine but for those of us that drink anything other than that have much less than that. Maybe 5 other choices including water, beer, tea. . My friend wanted wine which was our main purpose for being there. I ordered a high end water first so as to at least make my presence worthy for service. The waiter wrote this down and before he took my gentleman friends order for wine, the waiter shoved his ticket order booklet into his pocket and excused himself with I'll be right back as if he had to quickly take care of a emergency and we accepted only to see him head for the front door to speak with a coworker on the way then go to another EMPTY table to clean it off. He collected all the plates & silverware then walked right past us and took everything back to the kitchen. My dinner partner and I watched this in silence and then looked at each other in amazement and utter surprise. We both asked each other what just happened like two children who got in trouble but didnt know why? We're we waited on or given service? We really didn't know what to think and sat there for a few minutes trying to think up good excuses for this rude behavior. Only to be left to our own devices for what seemed an eternity we easily could sumize they could not justify being too busy to help us. It wasn't too late or too little staffed even. It was just very bad and a terrible representation of what we hope is not the norm for such a charming place but I made the exception of my norm to get a free ice water and got Perrier but I guess our value was judged based on this even though my friend was drinking wine and we wanted a bite to eat as well. We ended up walking out and passed otter waiters who smiled but never asked us if things were alright in order to possible save us from never coming back but no one seemed to be aware nor cared and we left to find a place to be appreciated and properly waited on. I'm sorry to report this. I'd rather write about a happy experience but we felt relived and happy when we left. read more