The stinky smell still persists... yet also still, tasty drinks and enjoyable atmosphere! read more

Public Wine Bar - Happy hour menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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On 2/14-02/15, we came there for drinks and to have fun. What we thought would be a fun night turned sour at the end, very quickly. We were at the bar during closing time when a man approached one of our friends and told him he was going to slap him in the face (odd behavior from a grown man), and like any other person, our friend replied with "I dare you to, it will not be a good choice for you". They continued at this for a solid 3 minutes before security got involved and became aggressive towards our group more than the man who started it. When the bartender Samar saw what was going on (she witnessed the event), she tried to tell security and the owner that it was not us, but instead the other man. We were all kicked out, and one would think it would end there, but it did not. We were met with racist remarks and aggression from the security guard and the owner, who condoned it. When we were being kicked out the secuirty guard was shoving my husband, and once I saw that I clealry lost it and I was met with a sentence I never thought I'd ever hear "this is America, learn english", which is funny considering 1) I speak perfect english, 2) I have 0 accent, and 3) my spanish is actually horrendous. The owner was there when all of this was happening and did not get involved or tell his employee that it was not ok; instead, he watched and let it be. In this day and age, I find this be inappropriate and insane. We spent over $300 within 2 hours and will no longer be coming here, considering we were met with racism. We as consumers need to know where our money is going, and this establishment made it very clear where they stand. I only say this because, on our way to our car, we were approached by others who had experienced the same situation earlier that night. As a bar that relies on its consumers and is supported by minorities, this establishment should be ashamed. read more

One of my new favorites on Washington Street! We had a nice date night here and enjoyed the Mediterranean dishes we had. The Brussels sprouts salad is so good, and the meat was cooked perfectly on the parrillada platter for two. I appreciated that the bartender was able to make me a mocktail version of the strawberry palm tree. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Surprised by the great meal I had. Waitress not very attentive but then the owner came and he b was just great. Good wine and fabulous menu items. Ask of them an eppicurios adventure read more

Came here for a girls night. Cute atmosphere and good sized menu. I liked the cocktail options and had a drink with cinnamon that was perfect for fall/winter. They didn't have the Arancini we wanted initially, but we went with the charcuterie board which was a nice spread. I had the pear arugula Gorgonzola salad, which had good flavor and was a good portion size. I had the bread pudding for dessert, but found it to be a bit dry and wasn't a fan of the caramel taste, as it tasted a bit burnt. Prices seemed reasonable and staff was friendly. I'd come back again for more nights out. read more

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It was such a nice meal! Excellent service and ambiance on a Friday night. Wonderful manager and staff. I didn't like my first glass of wine and the bartender graciously replaced it with a Pinot Noir from California that I adored. Food was delicious, we ordered the artichoke and spinach dip to start which was not really a dip but more of an actual delicious appetizer. For mains my friend got the flank steak and I got the seafood. Everything was beyond perfection! read more

Public Wine Bar - Cape Cod Seafood Bake - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

My family of four enjoyed another lovely meal at Public Wine Bar in sono. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and professional. The food was outstanding. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks. Reasonably priced and such a pretty modern spot. Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed. read more

Great spot for Happy Hour which goes all the way to 8pm...I love that. Jose the bartender is super friendly and so welcoming. Someare is also a great bartender and very pleasant and friendly. The place is clean, well set up and the menu has great variety of food, that is tasty and great prices. I love the Sunday Brunch and definitely will go back with my friends. I would recommend Public Wine Bar for a night out with friends for Happy Hour, meeting up a friend for wine, date night or just a fun brunch. read more

We actually stopped at this restaurant after stopping at a different one in the general vicinity. We were disappointed that the other spot only had a brunch menu and although this restaurant also had a brunch menu they also made their regular menu available. I just wasn't in the mood for breakfast at 3:00-serve me some food!!! First of all I started with a red Sangria which was very good and refreshing. For my entree I had the grilled pork chop with brussel sprouts and sautéed spinach. The grilled pork chop was cooked perfectly-so tasty! Great grill marks!!! The veggies were absolutely delicious! Who likes veggies??? Well I love veggies especially these. My girlfriend had the lamb lollipops which were served over risotto. Both were absolutely tasty! So glad we ended up here, having our meal. The restaurant was very nice, they had outdoor and indoor dining options. The indoor dining option had separators which kept everyone safe. The dining area was a bit small with a nice bar area. Overall we liked our experience but more importantly we liked the fact they were very flexible with their menus. read more

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I cannot believe I paid $15 for 5 small artichoke hearts halves. The Baked Stem Artichokes Oreganata is not worth it in my opinion. The rest of my food (the shaved Brussel sprouts salad and steak tartare) was as expected. read more

Public Wine Bar - The Baked Stem Artichokes Oreganata - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Quality of food has definitely gone downhill since the first time I dined here. I've only gone during their happy hour times, so maybe they use their better quality food for actual dinner service. Service has always been good. But when I recently visited, they added onto the tip I left. They didn't take much but they lost my trust. If you decide to go, bring and pay with cash. read more

A friend of mine and I accidentally stumbled upon public Wine Bar and we are glad we did. This is our second time back. Everything we've ordered there was exceptional from the appetizers to the entrees to the dessert to the wine even the coffee. There brussel sprout appetizer is underrated and you have to give it a try. It has a very welcoming and warm ambience and the very nice bar to boot. A special thanks to Henry who provided exceptional service. read more

I've been coming here for a long time and this is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Sono! The half organic chicken is a must have when you visit public wine bar! It takes 40min to make and worth every minute! It's so juicy and full of flavor. Just the right amount of spice. You've also never had kale taste so good! This is a staple!! We also had steak tartar for an app tonight. Simply put, the best we've ever had! (Try it with their home made chips) Their filet was to die for! We have never left unhappy. The staff is wonderful and we love coming here to visit them! read more

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Post Covid review- Delicious brunch and the staff makes you feel right at home! Their selection for a brunch menu has a great variety. I've also been here for dinner and so far my favorite is their risotto cake Brussel sprout salad! Added bonus on Sundays they do half off bottles of wine. read more

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This wine bar is really fun! I love the atmosphere. It is very relaxed and elegant. The bartenders are very friendly. I have been here 3 or 4 times now. They have a pretty large wine selection with different wines from different countries. If you want to go out for a chill night after work or a fun weekend night experience I would recommend coming here. I'm not sure if they have food. I have never eaten here if they do. If you go out to Sono I would defiantly recommend stopping here at least for one glass or two read more

Public Wine Bar - Good wine! - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Really enjoyed this unexpected restaurant. We were heading to a different local but liked the menu and happy hour specials. Menu had everything we love. We love love their happy hour menu & will be back!!! Thanks Rachel! read more

Public Wine Bar - Espresso Martini- both ways Baileys or frangelica. Both good but Baileys is best . Of course I ordered frangelica! A little sweeter. - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This place has the BEST happy hour deals! Came here to grab a few drinks and appetizers before getting dinner and I'm so glad we checked this place out. The place was fairly empty since my boyfriend and I came just before 6. There was only 3 couples inside when we arrived but the ambience was super high end and really elegant. We got a few rounds of wine and started off getting wings as our first appetizer (forgot to take a pic)! The order of wings came with just 5 wings which I thought was very small but they were actually SO tasty and really delicious. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the wings! We then wanted to order another appetizer however we weren't sure which ones would be good and our bartender recommended the Mussels. They were seriously SO YUMMY and with the happy hour special it was SO cheap. I can't even express how good the muscles were especially the bread that was paired with it. After a while the place started getting packed but it still had that intimate setting which I really enjoyed. I would definitely come back again for sure, 5/5 rating! read more

Public Wine Bar - Mussels with White Sauce - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Came here yesterday with our friends who were visiting us.... we were quite embarrassed. The brunch was horrible - the brunch entrees are all around $20, the plate that comes out is a very big plate and they give you very little food. The owners should really rethink their strategy on plating because if they had a visit from Gordon Ramsay he would be appalled. The pancakes were disappointing - they were 2 tiny pieces with some mushy fruit decorating the plate. Let's just say we were all still starving after brunch and had to order pizza when we got home. read more

Had dinner here last night with a dear friend. Neither one of us had been here before. Our experience was AMAZING!!! The food choices were quite varied, and everything on the menu sounded so tasty, it was difficult to make a choice. She decided on the Hanger Steak, i had the seafood risotto, and we shared an appetizer of the Shaved Brussel Sprouts salad. All were perfection, followed by Bread pudding that was heavenly! Our server, Tiffany, was attentive, informative, and delightful. The atmosphere was lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant for a truly memorable and excellent dining experience! read more

Extremely unprofessional staff and it's a problem. Have seen many issues in this restaurant's service. Saw a woman that was alone nearly get assaulted by some of the staff members, and she was not doing anything destructive, the staff here is just really unprofessional, and cannot take feedback. The turnover is getting the best of this place. The restaurant has good food, but the service is just not worth it. read more

I am really impressed with this restaurant. I just moved to Washington St and have tried a few restaurants on the street and this is my favorite. My wife and I have been doing a Friday night out for the last month and we have been here twice. I want to give a shout out to our waiter Giovanni who is incredible. We were here weeks ago and he remembered what wine my wife and drank and that my mother drank white not red. I am really impressed by that. We always get the shaved Brussels sprouts on the risotto cake which is excellent. I had the seafood paella which was also off the charts delicious. My mom got the seafood special Branzino which she can't stop talking about. My wife had the Mahi Mahi which she loved. Please have dinner here you won't be disappointed and if you are lucky your waiter will be Giovanni. read more

What an awesome restaurant in SONO. If you want to try a " newer " spot in the area, come give a chance to Henri and his team to surprise and impress you. Whether you want to stop by for a glass of wine and a couple appetizers or actually have time to sit down for a full meal, there are options that will match what you are looking for. 3 " must try " recommendations: steak tartare, sauteed Shrimp (incredible), and hanger steak. I really like the smaller environment, with a cozy vibe. The playlists are awesome, and the dj on weekends is incredible. Definitely at the top of my new favorite spots. read more

Had a really rough experience at Public today. Came by to enjoy the happy hour at the bar and a bite in between another event. Had been driving for awhile so asked to use the restroom first. The first floor toilet was extremely clogged, so I went to the lower level bathrooms, which smelled like bleach and mold. I always believe a bathroom tells you about a restaurant, and so I decided to leave rather than stay for happy hour. The people behind the bar were chatting when I came out, so I just left rather than having the awkward conversation about the state of the bathrooms. This was when whoever was behind the bar decided to run after me onto Washington street yelling "lady!" and scolded me for lying and that I can't just use a bathroom and then leave. I did explain to the worker what happened with the bathrooms and he backed off... but overall, not the vibes, it was embarassing to be chased out of a restaurant as if I had run out on a tab, and the bathrooms were gross on an empty early evening on a Saturday, which was strange. Had to pass the feedback along read more

Was excited to finally try Public wine bar after seeing some teasers on social media. On a beautiful Friday we decided to venture in to the cute but simply designed Public Wine Bar. With the gorgeous weather I had opted to sit outside but unfortunately a leaky AC from above ruined one of the tables so we decided to take a seat inside. Being seated immediately on a Friday was nice and somewhat expected with a newer restaurant. The gentleman at the door was very sweet and accommodating. So here's what we ate: - the shaved Brussels sprout salad was amazing - reminded me of the one at Harvest with slightly less truffle, enough to keep a truffle lover like myself satisfied and delicious for my husband who isn't the biggest truffle fan. The risotto cake was beautifully crispy and the portion was perfect - the branzino was light and crispy, flavorful but the natural flavors really shined. My first time having branzino and I'd definitely have again. Would have loved to see a bigger portion, my husband who's a good size was left wanting more (a lot more) - the meatballs were savory and spicy and not like anything I've had before but the portion was just too small!! - we ended up ordering the octopus after my husband stated he wanted another meal which again, perfectly delicious but not enough to keep us full The super nice waiter compd our beer as our last dish took a bit longer to come out which was a pleasant surprise. I would definitely go again but hope they add some size to their dishes!! read more

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So i was on a date and made reservations. i recommend it on the weekend. I ordered small plates, and the only one bothered me was the calamari be to be fresh they usually come bigger not size of dimes. Service and drinks were great. Also we stayed at our tables more than 2 hr and didnt get rushed out. read more

When I give 5 Star that means the place is really goooood. I came here to try as I always want to stop for dinner. Very beautiful dining and I love the lighting and the bar. Food is top notch, I know what food is , I am chef , business owner and operator. I can easily tell from bathrooms, bar set up , table set up and the freshness of food. These people are the one of the best. I order tomato Soup, lobster salad, salmon, and fillet. All of them were so good. Fresh and well presented. The credit goes to chef in the kitchen. See you again, read more

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First visit there and a very good one. Public is a pretty chic place, nice decoration and welcoming. The magic is in the plates. I took the Ragu, following the recommendation: difficult to cook the meat better, and make it so flavorful that each pasta serve gets you a little more of this flavor. My wife had the seafood risotto: not your typical combination of some seafood and a lot of rice! Between the very fresh scallops and the generous lobster presence in the plate, she enjoyed the experience of a different yet very convincing risotto. Overall, we felt that the chef is trying hard to deliver excellent quality food and succeeds doing it. A different place in SoNo that we will visit again soon for sure. read more

Public Wine Bar - This is the duo kale/avocado ice cream. Let your brain accept the difference, and enjoy as I did. - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Service was terrible with the waitress (server #5); she was rude, inattentive, and stared with a blank face when we ordered. The waitress appeared clueless and we had to repeat the order multiple times. The poor visit continued when the food arrived with a white curly hair. My table informed the waitress and she took the food back without saying anything; we expected the dish to be taken off of the bill however she charged us the full amount. The whole experience appeared rushed with the buss boy trying to remove our dishes without us finishing the food on them. Would definitely not recommend for friends or family. Will not return. Bad vibes. Bad waiter service. No accommodations for their actions. Do not bring your friends or family to this restaurant as they deserve better. read more

The bald Ecuadorian owner kicked me out and threatened me by throwing a drink at me because I spilled a water! Would not come again 0/10. Wine was mid! Go to tablao instead :) read more

Henry is back better than ever. You will find him out side greetings his dinner guests with a smile offering some of the best menu offerings on Washington Street in SONO. His food portions are so good that when they bring your plate out you think no way can I eat all this. Then when they come to remove your empty plate you know the meal was beyond fantastic and, you eat it all. read more

Upon arrival we waited around for about 10 minutes to be seated when we had reservations and our table was ready. Not sure what we were waiting for. Once seated we checked out the menu and started ordering drinks. One person asked for a strawberry lemonade and was told by a manager that it could be made. The drink was nothing like a lemonade so she asked for something else after taking one sip. The manager told her that he would have to charge her since he made it specifically for her. Then another guest ordered a soda which was very flat and when she told the manager about it and his response was that's what we have. Terrible service! Will not be returning. We came here to celebrate Mother's Day and ended leaving and going across the street to Evaritos. Upon arrival at Evaritos we were instantly greeted and the whole vibe was 100 percent better. Public's may need to take a course on customer service and hospitality. read more

Honestly not sure how this gem stays hidden despite all the good reviews. Every time I walk in here, there are far too many open seats, while places with worse food and service stay full within 10 miles. The menu is large diverse and has been delicious each time. The staff is friendly and professional. There is a strong Hispanic audience here so be OK with Spanish (as any American should be at this point!) If you're wondering where to go without a reservation on date night or just a night out to grab a happy hour special and a drink, come here. read more

Staff is awful and bartenders are disrespectful. Cleanliness is a problem, so I had to report this to the CT department of health for inspection. Was served a glass of water and the ice had a piece of mold it was disgusting. read more

Literally the best coconut margarita and brunch menu EVER! Ask for Manny's award winning margarita!

Impromptu dinner with no location in mind. Was pleasantly greeted by the owner as we walked by, looked at the menu and took a chance. Had the fish and chicken Marsala and was happy we took this chance. The staff are very accommodating, friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back, Thanks Henry. read more

Extremely disappointed in this place! Went on Saturday night and the place was an absolute disaster, not one single staff was wearing a mask, every time they came to my table I had to put back my mask on because they felt it was appropriate to talk on my face with no mask on. When I told the bartender to put his on he just smiled and dismissed me. A large group came in and was sat right next to my table extremely close with no distance at all, to top it off I walked to the restroom as they were mopping the back area with what appeared to be an old disgusting mop that smelled so bad I wanted to vomit. Drinks are overpriced compared to other restaurants in SONO. So I rather take my business somewhere else where my health is not being compromised. read more

Very good food and good (not great) service. Absolutely worth the visit for the food and the drinks. Bartenders are very professional and the owner is always there, ready to make it a great experience or to fix any issues. This place will last in SoNo; highly recommend. read more

Elegant dining and a great wine list. The two course lunch prix fixe lunch menu is a great deal with your choice of beautiful appetizers including mussels in wine garlic sauce, spicy salmon tartare, shrimp wontons and several others. Main courses included omelette of the day, catch of the day, lasagna, and chicken Milanese. The atmosphere is understated with dark wood and a beautiful bar, complemented by a few intimate tables. We were served by owner Henry who is gracious and knowledgeable about wine (naturally). Highly recommended! read more

I have been to this establishment a handful of times but tonight was probably the worse experience I've experienced. My partner and I were celebrating our anniversary and decided to check out this place together. We decided to sit at the bar as we wanted some drinks with our dinner. I will definitely never be coming back again and it is all because of this young man bartender who also said was the manager. we sat at the bar for like 5 mins + and he didn't even offer us a menu. We decided to get a table instead because we didn't want to keep waiting any longer. While we were waiting for him to provide us service, he just kept walking in front of us and didn't even pay any attention to us. He wasn't serving other customers and it wasn't crowded at all. So we are still confused as to why he didn't even pay attention to us? He kept going up to other customers that he seemed to know. I'm not sure what his problem is but I'd definitely recommended the owner to reconsider a new bartender / manager if he even really is one.. never again coming back and definitely not recommended it to anybody. Good customer service is equally as important as good quality food. read more

I've been here to eat once before early on after they opened. Yesterday, I visited for happy hour. The food is solid, from what I remember. The thing that I like about Public and what differentiates then from other SoNo spots is the happy hour from 4-8. I usually get home after most happy hours end in Sono, around 6. Public should stick to their strategy of an extended HH. I wish some of the other SoNo restaurants would copycat that. It gives a restaurant an extra buzz for longer, when it otherwise might be a quiet night. They have a menu of HH appetizers, $6 well drinks and $5 wines. It's a good spot to start the night and decide if you stay for dinner or move on to the next spot. read more