The people that work there are exceptionally friendly and quick to help. The location is impeccably clean and has that just-waxed shine. But it's a high-end grocery store with high-end, high-quality products---a bit on the expensive side. I really love their in-house soups, with the turkey chili being my favorite. read more

Gelson is a nice neighborhood supermarket. I went in because I wanted to get an organic rotisserie chicken. Gelson's is one of the few supermarkets that offer an organic rotisserie chicken. They also offer an extensive selection of organic vegetables. They do have a meat, cheese, wine, bakery section, the usual. There is also a bar in the front so if you wanna come in and drink before you shop, this is definitely the place for you to go. Only one cashier working when I came in, but they were not too busy. Cashier was very nice. Please come and create your own adventure . read more

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The wine bar inside Gelson's is a gem, and I'm honestly so surprised how good it is given it's located inside a grocery store. The wine selection is solid, but the stand out is their burger and fries along with their awesome, friendly service! This burger is better than most gourmet burger places - perfectly cooked, juicy, and a generous portion. Don't even get me started out the hot, crispy, fries. So good!!! We also tried the sushi, and while it was fresh, it's no comparison to sushi restaurant sushi and I wouldn't try it again. Great casual place to just grab a meal and drinks while watching a sports game on TV! read more

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This wine bar and location is such a gem! The wine selection is wonderful and the people are the reasons we keep coming back. Charlie, Brandon, and everyone else who my husband and I have had a chance to interact with behind the bar are just genuinely wonderful people. They care, are kind, and provide exceptional service! The ambiance is also great. Thank you Gelson's Irvine team for doing all you do! read more

Way to go, Ken in bakery!!!!! Not only way you find and greeted me with a smile you described to me all the amazing muffins, including the muffin tops wow all I can say is the brand oatmeal I have never tasted in my muffin so amazing glazed with honey and it's healthy. Oh thank you so much thank you again Ken for making my day an amazing day when I was shopping here at Gelsons I hope your store recognizes you. read more

I just had a very pleasant experience at the Gelson's grocery store in Irvine. I returned some plants that had completely dried out, and I was dreading it because I was so sure I was going to be given a hard time about it. But instead, the manager, a very tall White man, was very accommodating to help me with this process. I was very pleasantly surprised that he treated me with a lot of respect, kindness, and humility. This really was the ambiance I needed to make my day great. It's so comforting to go to this Gelson's store, where the food may be a little expensive, but it has outstanding quality, to match the excellent service there. Thanks so much read more

I never expected such fantastic food & service in a grocery store.... but the Gelsons Wine Bar experience is in a category all its own. You can purchase food in the store to eat while enjoying a craft beer or nice wine. Or you can order off their great menu. We love the burgers and poke stack. Someday, I'll leave enough room to try their desserts. read more

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Come to Gelson's. Try the Pfriem beer and the friendliest store manager, Sharon. Try the Pfriem beer and the friendliest store manager, Sharon. Try the Pfriem beer and the friendliest store manager, Sharon. read more

The service is great however I'm very disappointed that there is now a 10.00 corkage fee on wine purchased in the store and brought to the bar. Why? The store is closing in August you'd think they would want more customers. Not a very good decision! read more

Friendly knowledgeable servers. Great burgers & beverages Nice cozy atmosphere.Look forward to returning to this sweet spot. read more

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Gelson's Wine Bar can be a fun experience. Eating decent food while enjoying ample wine and beer choices in a Supermarket. We recently visited and our food was not as tasty as prior occasions. We had a shrimp dish, sliders and tri-tip. The shrimps were lukewarm. read more

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Good service, great bartenders, great food! Deli is awesome. Great place to hang out and mingle with the locals. read more

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I walked into Gelson's looking to purchase some water, and on my way out, I ended up stumbling upon the wine bar near the checkout. The space is a good size (it can fit about 20 plus people) and has a few large TV's to watch sports. I ordered a glass of Justin and a cheese plate. The cheese plate was on the smaller side, but it was enough for 2 people. Some things to note: -It is a wine bar, so the majority of the seating is high tops. -Dress is casual; it's a supermarket. -The menu has a variety of options (nachos, chicken, burgers, dessert). Overall, I really enjoyed my time. The environment was very clean and the staff were very attentive. I will definitely stop by during my next Gelson's visit. read more

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I have been a Gelson's shopper since I was little and have always loved shopping there but that has really changed and not for the good. It seems that customer service is no longer a part of what sets Gelson's market apart as a high end place to shop. Gone are those who help bagging and minimal waiting. Lines are long and the checkers also have to bag which is a lot of extra work for them and really slows down the check out process. Gelson's if this is the route you are taking at least add the option of self check out. read more

Perfect little neighborhood spot! This hidden gem has the best tritip sandwich (for only $16!) and a great wine selection. I also like the cheese board and the lobster sliders. The service is always friendly and usually pretty quick! read more

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Stopped here on a whim when I started getting hungry while shopping at Gelsons. Was pleasantly surprised with this spot! The wine bar had counter top as well as table/booth seating. The environment was clean and the waiter that helped us was very friendly and attentive. Since I don't drink and seeing as how this is a wine bar, I can't comment on the quality of the alcohol or drinking experience. I only came here to eat so that's what I will comment on. The food was good, but I wouldn't say it blew my mind. I ordered the Herb Grilled Chicken and Gourmet Cheese Plate. The cheese plates presentation was a lil bit underwhelming, but everything tasted fresh and tasty, so I guess that's what's most important in the end. The Herb Grilled Chicken was a bit bland, but it did taste fresh and unprocessed, so what it lacked in flavor, it likely made up for in being healthy. Overall, I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to eat here, but if I were hungry while shopping at Gelson's again, I'd definitely consider coming back for a quick bite. read more

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Wine bar is exceptional. They have a sommelier on staff who is very knowledgeable and very friendly. They should utilize her talent and pst a wine tasting. We love to explore new wines. read more

This is a real gem-we Had a great time; Alejandro at the Bar along with the great Staff and tasty entre selections make for a memorable experience. Thank you! read more

Gelson's Irvine Wine Bar - Burrata salad, ceviche, burger goodness - Wine Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

I really like to shop here. My go to place for groceries and meat items. Staff are friendly and helpful. It's a good ambience too.

Nice beer and wine bar with food service. Bartender Jill always has a great selection of beers. She always greets customers with a smile and friendly service. 12 taps, 2 large TVs, music, comfortable bar stools and booths. Order the burger! Be patient when ordering food, they are a grocery store, but it's worth the wait! Sushi is pretty good too. - Cheers! read more

Gelson's Irvine Wine Bar - Mushroom Swiss Burger with side of potato salad. Might want to split it. - Wine Bars Near Me - Irvine, California

Great bar to hang out at! Jill is THE BEST! They have a new menu which looks so delicious! I want to try them all! My husband and I have been coming here every few weeks and will continue to come because of Jill and the other bartenders. The food is good but we love Jill out of everything! They have a food selection of beverages. Jill's tap list changes everyday. My husband loves their IPAs. I usually just get the Prosecco. You should give it a try! read more

Awful dried old food out on soup/salad bar area. Empty dry foods on container from previous items

See Matt at the Bar. Great selection of wines and beer. Try the Rice Lager. read more

This place is simply amazing. Local and friendly, I've lived across the street for a couple years and finally decided to come in. I should've come by much sooner! Jill, the bartender, is extremely friendly, helpful and professional - this place can get pretty busy during prime time and she makes sure everyone is happy. And the food is fantastic! Better than most restaurants. Wilma, the chef, is also extremely nice and an amazing cook. She checks with each guest to make sure they're satisfied, and I had probably the best tri tip sandwich I can remember. I highly recommend stopping by and checking this place out. The staff, food, drinks, sports games, etc. are all great! I'll be back many times in the future! read more

Makes it somewhat "square" on account it's in a grocery store, but truth be told, more welcoming patrons or friendly staff you won't find. Great place to make a pit stop for a pint. read more

Been coming here since they opened so well overdue on this review. Original staff of Stephen and Alejandro were amazing. Both had experience working in fine dining restaurants and it showed. Currently, Jill is awesome. Food is always great quality. Service is great and prices are fair. I'm still surprised they do not accept tips as grocers apparently pay a fair wage.. Beer choices are good and rotate frequently. Only wish they'd rotate wine offerings a bit more. A neighborhood gem. read more

Great atmosphere...nice place to relax with a beer or glass of wine after work and before grocery shopping. Jill takes great care of me and her other customers. read more

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Jill was fantastic! Friendly and knowledgeable, made this a great experience. I'll definitely be back! Perfect way to spend a Sunday evening. read more

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Surprising find. Lovely bar to hang out at and they serve one of my favorite wines, Tablas Creek. The food is fresh and delicious. Lobster rolls are a must and the sushi is delicious. Bartenders do not accept tips no matter how hard you try to give them one. Stop by and relax. read more

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OMG, where do I start? Who'd think that a wine bar inside Gelsons could be so much fun. We were meeting up with a friend to get caught up. From the moment we got there we were greeted by a fun energetic guy named Alejandro. He fixed us up with wine, an IPA sampler and some delicious appetizers. The Ahi and Salmon was fresh and full of flavor. Almost what ever you were craving, Alejandro could make it happen. Everything was fresh and made to order. Did I mention the fun hip music? Some classic 70s, 80s and a little disco. This is a great place to go if you want to forget about your daily stress. Thank you Alejandro! We'll be back! The Franks read more

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Well kept secret. Great specials. Really good food, especially that poke tower!! Really good drinks. Good rotating selection of craft beers. Wine list is good. Good prices, great value. And the Gelson branded wines are excellent. Two big screen flat screens. Good music playlist Good vibe. Bright lighting. And get your grocery shopping done too! read more

We love coming to our neighborhood gelsons bar! Matt and Jill are the best!!! They are both always so friendly and provide amazing service. See you on Fridays!!! Great food and wine selections! read more

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OMG!! This place is amazing!!! Excellent evening with a really fun manager! Exceptional service and amazing music! We sampled the sushi and it was so fresh, delicious and pretty! Beer sample was a great solution to not knowing which beer to drink. We will be back!! Great food, warm and friendly service and such a great start to the weekend! read more

Charlie at the wine bar was amazing ! Wonderful service and great selection of wine. Will definitely come back

Love the selection of beers that they have here. The "sho-time" japanese lager by harland is such a crisp, easy drinking beer that goes well with sushi. The bartender, Jill, really knows her beers and recommends me a great seasonal beer each time im in. One of my favorites is the pfriem pale ale! read more

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Great burger and beers! Can also watch sports and sit at bar. They make the food fresh from the grocery ingredients! Great service too.

Excellent service every time we are here by Jill! So friendly and helpful Food is amazing! Great burgers Nice bar! read more

Gelson's wine Bar Irvine is Top Notch! Food is amazingly fresh and prepared by the best team....Wilma, Reina and Master chef Gabriel! Jill, Brandon and once in while Walter squeezes in for a quick shift take over always make it happen creating the best Gelson's community in Irvine. Always great to see the regulars and friendly smiles behind the register. Keep up the great work team! You are all amazing! read more

love love love hanging out and dining at the wine bar in irvine!! Jill was our bartender/waitress and she is the absolute sweetest! We will definitely be coming back :D read more

We love hanging out at Gelson's wine bar! Jill is the best and makes the atmosphere so fun and relaxing. We definitely recommend stopping by for a drink or a fun meal! read more