Come for the flight, stay for the appetizers!…read more This spot is nestled in old Bellevue next to London Bellevue. I was totally just expecting wine and maybe a charcuterie board, but this come to find out, they had steak bites as well! Food--5/5 I thoroughly enjoyed the steak bites, but the bread??? And the meat and cheese???? Honestly you can go just there just for the food. Service--5/5 I don't remember who severed us, but he gave us a detailed run down of the menu, and always made sure our plates were packed up and water was full. Also gave some light conversation as well Ambiance -- 4/5 I don't know if rustic is the word, but it felt very appropriate for the service provided. All in all, I give this place a 5/5 would recommend!

My girlfriend and I went to Brown Family Vineyards for the first time recently (even though lived…read morenearby for a bit), and we're so glad we finally made it in. On our first visit, we were helped by Josh. It was a slower afternoon, so we got to chat and really enjoy the experience. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and made everything feel relaxed and fun. We tried a wide variety of wines and even sampled some of their whiskeys...and we loved them so much that we bought several bottles to take home as well as a fun vanilla whiskey. If I'm being honest they didn't last long haha We enjoyed the experience so much that we signed up for the wine club (and didn't regret it the next day c) A couple of weeks later, we came back and were helped by primarily Brandon. Someone named Evie (sp?) was also there and I believe.. Seth? Who was off the clock but also brought amazing energy. Everyone was so genuinely nice and just honest and thoughtful about the wines and happy to share a bit about the vineyard's background and philosophy around generosity and hospitality which I also loved learning about. Overall, this has quickly become one of our favorite spots. Great wine, fun whiskey, and genuinely kind people who make you want to come back. TL;DR: Bought multiple bottles (they disappeared fast), joined the wine club, fell in love with a special vanilla whiskey, and had nothing but great experiences with the staff. Highly recommend!

CJ and Billy were amazing! great wine and great food! Highly recommend getting a dessert on the way…read moreout.

Service was generally very bad. You had to explicitly ask for utensils, napkins, or sugar/sweetener…read morefor the coffee. Even when you asked, often nothing would happen. They forgot the dish of my wife, which added insult to injury. The cheese plate had barely any cheese. We asked for a warm baguette, and it was not warm, plus it was hard. They had only two out of main dishes available. Soup was salty. Salad had little dressing. Child seat was extremely low for the tall table. Quiche was too cold. Safe to say we are not coming again. Do not recommend.

Cute gift in home store on Main Street in old town, Bellevue. Even though I work in Bellevue, I…read moreprobably haven't been to this neighborhood since before Covid. I used to come down here often but now it takes 20 minutes to get there instead of five in the old days. The window display grabbed my attention because it had a lot of cute new jellycats. Went inside and they had a small section of new Jellycats, picked up two of the Valentine's Day macaroons and looked at a couple others. They had several great sale items at 70% off. Overall, the store is super cute and the owner and the person that were working there were super nice and friendly. I find the other reviews hard to believe but maybe they've changed over the years. Would definitely stop in here again if I was looking for a gift or the latest in JellyCats..

I had a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience at Hedge & Vine in Bellevue…read more When we walked in, the white woman working there did not greet us at all. No "hello," no acknowledgment nothing. Almost immediately after, another white customer came in and she greeted her and began helping her right away. The difference in treatment was very noticeable. Throughout the time we were in the store, she kept looking at me in a strange and uncomfortable way. It felt like we were being judged rather than welcomed as paying customers. There was no effort to assist us, check on us, or make us feel comfortable in the space. Customer service should be equal and respectful to everyone who walks through the door. Instead, I left feeling ignored and singled out. I don't take accusations like this lightly, but the experience genuinely felt discriminatory. I hope management takes this seriously and evaluates how customers are being treated. No one should feel unwelcome in a business because of how they look.

My husband and I are fans of the SLU Tapster, so we finally tried the Bellevue location on Friday…read moreevening. It wasn't super packed, but there were several groups around us, which made for a nice chill evening vibe. The first thing you notice walking in is the amazing smell of popcorn (which I liked - bonus points that it is also complimentary). The best part about this place is the "no commitment" tap wall. We were curious about a few different beers, so we would poured a tiny bit of each to taste test instead of being stuck with a full glass of something we didn't like. It's the perfect way to try a bunch of stuff without the pressure. This spot was the best way to kick off our weekend!

Loved it for Valentine's Day. Staff was very friendly, kept checking up on us with refills for the…read morecomplementary popcorn snacks. The vibes are great for friend groups to reconnect or go on a date with. There's a strong selection of wines and beers for people to try branching out from their usual choices. Would highly recommend stopping by Tapster, if you're in the Bellevue area looking for a new board game and vibe area. Also the parking option is not complementary, it's around 6-7 dollars.

A great venue/winery/space/area/garden all in one! This…read moreplace is arguably the top of must-go-to places in Woodinville. It's a winery with vast outdoor gardens, lawns, and places to enjoy the spring and summer weather. Inside is a massive area with plenty of tables to listen to live music usually every weekend that goes throughout the fall and winter. They have some amazing wine offerings. Plenty of options on the cellar wall or chilled in the fridge. Our personal favorite is the White Cabernet Sauvignon. Service is quick and efficient, though we often just skip the bar - grab a bottle and checkout at the main register area where you will also get glasses. Take the bottle outside or grab a table, or if the venue open for one of the summer concerts, definitely worth going inside the main winery area instead of the vendors outside with limited options. Summer concert series is hit and miss. Can bring some great options and acoustics are great! However, sometimes the seats are absurdly high priced - and the crowd around you can be a mixed bag that seemingly just buys the season pass for all the concerts instead of going for a specific event. Overall - great place to go, if you can catch a concert, within your budget, definitely go! One of the better outdoor venues in Western WA.

What a cute, bougie spot. Chateau Ste. Michelle really stands in a league of its own -- you can…read morefind their wines in just about any store, and they're shipped worldwide. We stopped in for glasses of wine since we didn't want to splurge on a full tasting, and I appreciated that this was an option. We didn't have a reservation and arrived on a quiet, rainy Sunday, though I can imagine this place filling up quickly on sunny days or holidays. Was it more expensive than expected? Yes -- glasses ran between $16-$18. They are pouring their run of the mill table wines here. They also had food menus on the tables, which you order from the bar and have brought out to you. Overall, a lovely place to visit and experience, especially if you're already a fan of the brand.

We made last minute plans to head to Woodinville from Seattle. We texted on our way up to see if we…read morecould make a tasting appointment. They were super gracious and accommodated us on short notice. We were greeted with a tasting of wine and friendly welcome. We did a white and red tasting and had the charcuterie board and truffle fries. It is a gorgeous setting which was even more perfect with the changing leaves. We had a wonderful experience and will certainly add this to our list of favorites.

We had family visiting from out of town, and I had heard great things about JM Cellars for wine…read moretasting, so I booked it around Thanksgiving. First of all, what a beautiful space--very cozy outside with the firepits (it was too cold for us to use ), but the indoor space was spacious and had multiple rooms with very tasteful holiday decorations. We didn't get to explore too much outside, but we were told of its uniqueness. Our server was informative, high energy, and checked on us a lot. We were able to try their charcuterie platter and truffle popcorn to snack on. Wines were tasty and we were able to bring some home, although we were not able to partake in the big holiday savings. I believe this tasting room is usually reserved for its wine club members, but there are occasional openings to the public. As mentioned in other reviews, they do not have a lot of parking so you'll have to carpool with your party. It seems well executed in the parking lot area, however, we accidentally parked at the bottom of the hill (maybe staff parking) and had a short hike up to the tasting room. A little stressful coming down after the tasting in the dark, but it made for a fun adventure. We'll definitely be back when it's warmer out!

I have come to the Melody Lynne on multiple occasions and I have the best experience every time…read more Yesterday I hosted a bridal shower at Melody Lynne and it exceeded my expectations. Melody & Bryan were beyond helpful in ensuring the event was perfect. She was incredibly responsive leading up to the event as well. Melody even made effort to get the bride a little gift and card which was incredibly thoughtful! Highly highly recommend spending some time here

Great place to get a decent glass of wine & cheese . If…read moreyou're strolling around Kirkland, pop in! -markm

I was staying in Portland and was looking to taste some local wine, this place did not disappoint!…read moreIt's located in an industrial complex toward the back. Even though it's not on a beautiful vineyard, the place was nicely decorated and welcoming! The service was beyond excellent. All of the staff was friendly and chatty. Even people who worked in the wine processing room came out to chat with patrons! The wine flight was so good! I enjoyed every wine. I loved that the flight fee is waved if you purchase a bottle too. The cheese plate was a mix of cheese, fruits, and crackers. These pairs perfectly with the wines! A great experience!

Came back again with another group of friends! Love the little hidden gem that's kinda hidden in…read morethe industrial/business offices, plenty of parking and quiet! Popped by on a Wednesday afternoon for a few glasses of vino. I've tried both their signature red and mix flight over the past months, loved it everytime. My friend got the red flight and I went for their mix flight. But I noticed they have raised their price from $10 (Mix flight) and $15 (Red flight) by $5 to $15 and $20 respectively now. Also, a little -0.5 star because for some reasons, all our drinks have sediments/cork particles in our red wines (see picture). It's not in a particular red wine, but pretty much all glasses of red wine...... that kinda ruined the experience a little when the cork crumbles get in your mouth. The service is pretty great on this slow day since we were the only table here. They brought us water and refilled it for us timely as well without having us to flag them down for it. All in all, still was a pleasant experience with a little bummer with the cork crumbles in our wines.

Girlfriends and I stopped in during a girls trip and absolutely basked in the beautiful ambiance,…read morefriendly service and delish wines. Girlfriend number one ordered bottles to ship home because it was an absolute necessity to remember our trip. Thank you Randy for your beautiful wine bar.

Amazing service and even better wine! 12/10 experience. Randy is so nice and educated us on all…read morewines

Tried Sama during a Yelp experience and ended up bringing home their Grenache 2023 (Raga)…read more Loved that the tasting was done in test tubes--it made it easy to go back and forth and land on something I really loved. And this one stood out right away. Light to medium-bodied, led by bright cherry notes with a subtle hint of spice, and a smooth, easy finish that keeps you going back for another sip. Balanced, elegant, and just bold enough without feeling heavy. Definitely a bottle worth savoring.

My partner and I shared a free flight for a Yelp event then bought a bottle of one of the top…read moretastes. Elisa was a kind, informative host on Saturday, 12:30. We had the whole place to ourselves and sat near the large windows. Elisa gave us time to look through the menu then promptly brought our red flight and explained each wine to us. As a past chemist, I loved the test tube presentation and connection to the winemaker's bio! We also liked having all 5 wines at once to go at our own pace. My order of preference: CDR, Syrah, Grenache, cinsault, cabernet. My partners: Cabernet, Syrah,CDR, Grenache, cinsault. Other things to note.. the music was . I enjoyed reading about the many meanings of SAMA in the menu. The winemaker, Chaz, has a great bio in the menu as well. We had a lovely time. The bottle is their CDR blend which is a Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault blend. I hope they are around for a while!