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    Packing House Wines

    3.9 (246 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Moderate noise

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    Sasha P.

    This is my first time here. The waitress was very helpful and did an excellent job explaining the menu concept. We had the salad and wine, one glass from Spain and one from Argentina.Wheb you come ask for Hailey she is on top of it providing excellent customer service! We will be back

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    Jared F.

    Flavor 4/5 - I really enjoyed everything we ordered here. I could tell the ingredients were of good quality, and the presentation was really nice. The portion was a bit small for the lamb, but in relation to the price, it wasn't that bad (definitely could use a larger portion of the sides though). Price 4/5 - This place is priced pretty well compared to other restaurants in downtown Claremont, so I had no complaints. I appreciate that the ingredients are high quality as well. They also serve a huge selection of wine, which is worth checking out. Quality 4/5 - A lot of the items on the menu are specified with their organic, grass-fed, and quality status. The sauces are made in-house as well, and the food has a quality feel to it. The cooking oil is unknown, but it seems like there were a good amount of organic options. Service 3/5 - The food came out pretty fast, and they took our order quickly as well. However, the server was pretty rude and short. I read some other reviews about her attitude being similar, but I don't think it's appropriate in a restaurant setting. I wouldn't let it turn me away from going here, though. Ambiance - Bar-like, high-end, winery.

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    Marisol F.

    Every time I'm by Claremont I like to stop here to look for German wines. They have a great selection of California wines and European wines. The host is always eager to help with your selections . They offer tastings and mall bites to go with your wine. The soft music and intimate atmosphere makes it ideal for a first date !

    Gyr N.

    Want a relaxing evening without a lot of noise, Packing House Wines is it. We settled for a charcuterie board and a bottle of California Cabernet. The price is down to earth and the service is super hospitable. We absolutely love this wine shop and bar.

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    Georgie M.

    The Packing House Wines is a great place to kick back, relaxing, enjoy some "Petite" gourmet dishes, along with a glass of wine, or two from their huge selection. I had been looking for someplace interesting to go with my sisters-in-law and found Packing House on Yelp. We came here after making reservations via the Yelp App. As for the food and wine... we're both fantastic, and half the fun is walking around afterwards looking for some wine to take home. As I mentioned Packing House has these small petite dishes which are just right. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Chef Erik Rowse has made some wonderful selections. We started with their Trio of Spreads, which complemented our wines. We then moved on to the Charcuterie Board, Risotto, Grilled Chorizo and more. See photos. We've been coming here pre-COVID and have just started come back. Enjoy!

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    Monty D.

    Talk about a cozy place to hideout, The Packing House Wine Merchants could be the spot. There is something about walking into a room of wine tasting opportunities and dark wood that sets a nice mellow tone. The staff was attentive and helpful. We greatly enjoyed their AC and calm environment with a couple of glasses of red wine, and the Cheese Board. The Cheese Board had the usual fare: 4 types of cheeses, honeycomb, a dab of jam PLUS bee pollen. Interesting .......... apparently this is the pollen that bees collect. There wasn't much but it's a vey fine powder that has an earthy taste. It was a nicely different touch to the usual cheese fare.

    Always a great time here. Sal and his staff are amazing and they make you feel at home. Their wine knowledge is exceptional and they even offer classes on various wines from old world to new world. The food is also tasteful and well prepared. Definitely a wonderful place to spend an evening.

    Wine
    Rizzomar ..

    Knowledgeable staff. Learned about some wines. Good bites. Almost tumbled out of here. (Parking is a hassle.)

    Charcuterie Board (Serves 2-4)
    Ryan M.

    I have walked passed the wine shop a hundred times. Finally stopped in for a glass of wine and a snack. The workers here were super friendly when we walked in, very welcoming. I will say that I am not a huge wine drinker but I did order a glass of wine even though they do have a beer menu also. Looking over there menu their prices were very reasonable for food, their burgers if I remember correctly started around 12 dollars. We were not super hungry and ordered the charcuterie board. We very much enjoyed this. Overall this was a very good experience. I will definitely be back to try more of their food, we did see a few items come out of the kitchen that looked delicious, hopefully they taste as good as they looked.

    Artiss A.

    Hello my beautiful yelpers! How yall doing? Yall alright? Good. Listen! Yall! My cousin and I ordered the cheese board and OMG! I think they had a child put it together. The presentation was tacky and horrible. Other than that, you can catch a vibe. However, don't order the cheese board! The staff is nice and will help you with wine selection. Just stay away from the food maybe and you don't get very much for the wine . A shot of wine is 20 dollars . Lol. Food is overpriced .

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    Really good place. My first time here and it was really quiet. Would love to come again

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    Great atmosphere and delish food!!! I am always happy with the service. A must try while in Claremont.

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    A very comfortable place to have a glass of wine and visit. It is quiet and the service is excellent. Food we tried was also very good.

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    What a fabulous night at Viva Madrid! We were a bit of a large party (birthday celebration ) with…read morenine of us. We were accommodated readily and had no wait time as a phone call a few days ahead had been made and remembered. Even though reservations are not taken, they were set up for us and ready to get the dinner party started. This is wonderfully thoughtful service. Once in, our waitress explained that she could do partial group checks for four. That was also a thoughtful way to handle a larger group. It would have been awkward for us to split all of the variety of items on the receipt amongst us, being that we ordered so many different dishes. And wow! Did we order a lot of dishes! That's part of the fun of coming to Viva Madrid: there's such a wide variety of tapas and/or entrees to share. The more we tried, the more we wanted to continue to try! From the pitchers of both red and white sangrias, tapas, entrées, and desserts, we really made our way around the menu. Our delectable dishes came out little by little. And that's rather important here, as those small plates have a sneaky way of filling you up, with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. The pacing gave us an opportunity to enjoy each dish at a leisurely pace, while we chatted, laughed, and in general, got to enjoy the night in an unhurried and relaxed environment. Our plates were delicious! Such a variety of unique flavors that you wouldn't find in another kind of dining experience. Creamy, salty, aged, rich, spiced but not spicy, meaty, veggie, sautéed, simmered, roasted..... there's something here for every palate. Be open to the adventure! Our waitress and other staff that checked in on us were fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable - incredibly talented at keeping all the numbers and dishes straight - and attentive to each guest. Which again, is appreciated when part of a larger group. When you come here, be prepared to spend some time. Bring someone whose company you enjoy, then sit back, relax in the ambience of Spain, and be taken care of as if you'd been invited to dine in someone's home.

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