I want to support my local wine bar but what is happening here is a travesty and an affront to the God of Wine. The entire collection of wine was exposed to heat and ruined but they are still selling it to unknowing customers. Many of the wines that I inspected had corks bulging out past the foil and were discolored. The Syrah I picked and thought was safe looked good but under the foil, the cork was bad and yes the wine was rancid. I wish that was just a side story but the glass of wine I purchased was also foul. It was the most expensive Napa Cab they serve. I asked a few times how long the bottle was open and he did not know but guessed maybe a night or two before. This tells me a few things; they are not keeping wine fresh or pumping out the air or using a Coravin system for example. They are not writing the date opened even. Also in my personal opinion, the wines here are the lower tier to keep pricing down and profits high. It just makes the experience low for the customer. Lastly I did have a cheese plate and it was also terrible. The staff have no knowledge of wine. So it just ends up being a happy hour place for people to drink cheap wine. I'm sorry for the former failed business and appreciate trying to take it over but the business model is not working. It's not worthy of business woman of the year unfortunately. Lesson learned: Californians know wine! read more

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For a long time I hesitated to come here because I thought they were a 21+ establishment and often I have the kids in tow. However, I saw they had a killer happy hour deal - 50% off the menu from 5-6pm!!! - so took a chance and brought the fam. They were super kid friendly (in that we didn't get any judgmental stares from having our kids take over the couches) and have so much stuff on the menu! Loved the charcuterie boards and sandwiches and the selection of wine. Will definitely be coming back! I've already told a bunch of friends about it, haha. read more

Residual Sugar - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Residual Sugar is a fun and popular wine bar in downtown Walnut Creek. They have an extensive assortment of wines with something to satisfy literally everyone's palate. Plenty to choose from, between their reds, whites, roses, and bubbles. One of my my favorites is their Jax cab. The No Curfew Red Blend is also excellent. You can go by the glass, or customize your own flight of three selections. The food is great as well. We usually go with the grilled cheese panini - yum! - which comes with a side salad, in some kind of strawberry vinaigrette dressing that I could drink by the glassful. Service is always friendly. I could do without the explicit music. It doesn't jive with a nice wine bar, and it's not the type of language I would expect to listen to at any place of business. What can I say, I'm old-fashioned that way. I love that they're open late, or at least later than most nearby eateries and bars. Business owners, please take a page out of this book. Stay open later and you will be rewarded with more business. Check out this neat wine bar when in downtown Walnut Creek, it's worth a visit. Great spot for a date or catching up with friend. Cheers! read more

Great Happy Hour deal 50% off from 5-6. Attentive service, I couldn't decide and the bar person allowed me a sip to try first. Had a few glasses of wine and the charcuterie board, lots of seating options and some outdoor patio seating as well. All in all a great stop if you're looking to have an easy glass of wine. read more

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Fantastic spot for wine! My friend and I just finished dinner at Havana and stumbled on this gem. It was a gorgeous Friday night and we wanted to sit outside to enjoy a nice Pinot Noir. The menus were so creative and had a clever and witty description of each wine. Needless to say we had a few glasses. Deanna the Manager was down to earth, funny, sweet and attentive. We will be coming back for sure. read more

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Who doesn't like a good wine bar or even a bad wine bar! Good thing this is a great wine bar. Everything you could want. A bar, high top tables, outside seating with heaters, a totally adequate selection of bites and of course the intimate romantic couch areas. We have been to this location quite a few times as well as the Concord location (different review to come). Each time we have tried different wines and snacks but seem to be settling in the Jax Cab and a grilled cheese sando. For the beer crowd there are some on tap. The service is excellent and the decor is cool. Great vibe especially with the more current upbeat music on the sound system. I don't understand why some place don't get this. Music sets the mood. Places playing downer pop i.e. John Mayer etc., are a total buzz kill. This isn't that place. My only ding is I wish they were open earlier. Having said that they are open to 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 10 the other open days. Maybe 9 on Sunday. Closed Monday. read more

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I had this place bookmarked to visit next time I was in Walnut Creek and finally got to check it out last night! Cozy, cute vibe with a wall of wine and lots to choose from including specially curated flights! Went with bubbles the first time around and let them choose the second which was a great California Cab! Service was fantastic through the night and we enjoyed a local cheese board to accompany our wine ! Had a great time and will definitely return to try more of their food options and some wine flights! read more

Residual Sugar - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This was a nice find recommended by a friend. Located in Downtown Walnut Creek. It's small and intimate. Went in to check it out and returned several times during my stay in town. Wonderful service (both from Justice and Daniella), tasty food offerings and wonderful wine. Happy hour runs till 6pm each day and is 50% off the entire menu. This was such a gem of a find in a place with many options. Highly recommend if you are looking for something casual, laid back and friendly. They balance it all and deserve to be rated number one in the area 15 years running. I look forward to returning. read more

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My partner & I frequent both residual sugar locations in the bay as they have such a wonderful vibe, selection, and the staff is always so kind. This time we had the pleasure of having Shaylin as our server. She was so wonderful. Highly encourage others to stop in! The selection rotates out and the staff is always so helpful. I fear we are becoming regulars and i shall do nothing to stop it! Great vibes, great wine. See you guys soon :) read more

Residual Sugar - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The Mrs. and I love our visits to Residual Sugar in Concord. Although we love the wine/sparkling offerings, Jessie makes the visits special. He is always kind and considerate, consistently checking on us to ensure our stay is wonderful and what we order are exactly what we need. Would love to see additional options for sparkling but love the Laurent Perrier! read more

First time customers. We stopped in tonight and just happened to catch their happy hour, 50% off of their wine-what a great value! Just loved the decor, comfy bar stools, lighting, all contributing to a lovely wine experience. Behind the bar, Deana was so welcoming & friendly. We cannot wait to return to try more wines from their vast menu as well as some food items. read more

Such a great place in downtown WC! Super cozy, great wine selection, delicious food and amazing 50% off Happy Hour that you cannot beat!

Always a fun time, with interesting and wonderful wines that you won't find at any other east bay wine bars or restaurants, plus delicious food! read more

I looove this place, it's my go to local wine bar! Their happy hour (5-6pm) half off, one of THE BEST happy hours I had come across! My fav is called the 'The Spa' drink, so refreshing! Also all the food is super yummy. I nvr been to their Concorn location at The Verando but I'm sure it's just a good! I highly revommend giving them a try & go at happy hour! read more

Great service and wine selection. Great ambiance... a nice spot for a date. Adult grilled cheese was fantastic

This is my go to spot every time I am in town! I will find a reason to be here lol I love all the cheese boards they have and wines to pick from! The staff is extremely kind and very attentive. This place is a vibe and perfect for a date night. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great cheese & wine read more

My friend took me to this Wine Bar on my Bday and it was a super chill environment, even though we arrived 40 min before its closing , I still able to get a glass of wine. Taste good ! It is super cute and nice environment to have a good conversation , perfect for date night and such. Will definitely go back. read more

Very tasty and exceptional service! The charcuterie is delicious and all of the wines are 100% delicious.

I love this place. Best spot for a nightcap in WC as far as I'm concerned. My wife and I regularly end our date nights here. The staff are friendly, helpful, and so welcoming, and the selection of wines is great in my humble opinion. Keep up the great work Residual Sugar. read more

My friend and I liked the concept of a wine bar so we decided to stop by after dinner one night. Very chill vibes and cute holiday decor as well at the time. Their wine menu is extensive and they even let you taste a sip of up to 3 different wines on the menu before ordering if you're unsure like we were. Our server was friendly and informative of the different wine options! read more

The wine is divine! The bartender was nice and helpful. You will enjoy yourself coming here. You won't be disappointed! Come to your Cheers! read more

Dropped in to have a glass of wine while visiting Walnut Creek recently. Ended up going back later in the evening to close out the night cuz it was such a cute place with a great selection of wines! Chill vibe, helpful bartender, cozy decor. Would definitely go back if we're in Walnut Creek again! read more

I absolutely loved coming here! I wasn't sure what to expect the first time I came because it was a last minute decision but it completely exceeded my expectations. The service was excellent and their wine selections are very delicious. read more

Cozy place for happy hour, the staff is super friendly but the menu is a bit pricey...overall, great fun, decent apps and higher priced wines per glass. Would probably want to see about trying it again if I was in the area. read more

The ambiance was great. Service was attentive. Great place for 1st date. Food was decent. The selection of wine was choice of our server which she made a great choice from the type of wine preference read more

I came in the other night for an event I was invited to. I wouldn't say this is the best place to have an event because spacing is very limited and they smoosh you in the back of the establishment. It is a very intimate atmosphere but with an overall chill vibe. There are bites you can try and great list of drinks to try. I'm not really a wine person so it was nice to both the beer and the wine. I absolutely loved the wine I had. I can't remember what it was called. I also tried a beer that was tasty as well. So glad to see a hoppy beer on the menu. The light snacks were yummy. If you have Brie you automatically have already won my heart over. Not sure what type of nuts they had but those were salty and tasty. Overall I had a great time and hope to come back. read more

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I love this spot with its cozy, intimate atmosphere. Sitting at the bar, the bar height tables or the regular tables in the rear all work. You can watch TV or study the eclectic wall of wine bottles The wine selection is international allowing one to sample flights from various lesser known varietals. Amazingly tasting and looking food kept coming out from behind the curtains. Modestly priced and generous portions! Service is outstanding. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff make you feel special. And the wine descriptions are sooo fun to read-hilarious read more

What a great place to hang. The wine specialist was very welcoming and informative. I tried the rose flight and they were all delicious! We also had bruschetta and olives with pickles. I have found my weekend spot! Yay!!! read more

Residual Sugar - Rose flight - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

If you're looking for a cozy wine bar in Walnut Creek, then Residual Sugar in Downtown Walnut Creek is your best bet. They're located on Locust Street near the corner of Giammona Drive. I brought a group of 6 people to celebrate the holidays and we all felt well taken care of by the hostess/bartender, Naz. She made sure that we all had our wine and brought cloth napkins for our food right away. She also checked on us and brought us water. This was all while greeting new customers as they walked in, getting them menus, their orders, and their checks! She was a one-woman show! I was really surprised at how busy it was for an early Sunday evening! Everyone seemed to be having a great time and enjoying their wine and beer : ) We took advantage of the great happy hour pricing and tried both the house red (Merlot) and the house white (Pinot Grigio). Everyone really enjoyed their wine! What's wine without cheese? We also got several cheese plates, which were a big hit, and one person even opted for the panini plus arugula salad. This space is bigger than their counterpart in Concord, which has a different set up. In the Walnut Creek location, when you walk in the door, you see cozy couch, bench, and stool seating to your left and to your right. It's perfect for bigger groups! Directly in front of you is the bar with bar stools on the left side of the room and a wall of wines and lots of high top tables on the right side of the room. Toward the back there is even more seating! This space can definitely accommodate a big crowd! *Note: They have $5 house red, white, and bubbly from open until 6 p.m. every day! read more

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Been here a couple of times and really enjoyed the ambiance and wines. This time we tried a California red's flight. Pretty good indeed. Next time will try the European flight. read more

Residual Sugar - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great local wine bar tucked away further down Locust Street. I only tried the house white and bubbly during happy hour, but loved their offerings. I also tried the Cowgirl Creamery fromage blanc, and it was delicious! I had come from dinner next door at 54 Mint and this cheese was served with honey and jam, so it was almost like dessert. There are several more cheeses and light bites offered. The ambiance is dark and wood heavy, with wine racks covering one side and the bar running along most of the opposite side. IMO, they play great music here - I heard some Aaliyah and India Arie, to name a few. Service was straightforward albeit a little brisk despite it not being super busy. Overall, I would come back if I were ever in Walnut Creek again and want a solid happy hour. read more

Residual Sugar - House white + bubbly with Cowgirl Creamery fromage blanc - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Great ambiance, service, and wine!! We got there right before closing and truly received great service. The bartender was alone and managed to provide great service to everyone there. Really impressive! read more

Popped in for a glass of wine and snacks before a show. The wine was good and the food was tasty. The staff was also very friendly. Next time I will stay longer and have more to say. read more

Favorite wine bar with the best menu.... And they have orange wine! Dina is the sweetest Be sure to also order Cowboy Creamery cheese

We enjoyed a happy hour glass of white wine on their patio. Cute patio, maybe 5 tables? Directly on the road but wasn't annoying with cars. They didnt have a happy hour menu- just said "we have a white, red, and bubbly on the HH prices" so we just said "okay the white" but I'm still not sure what we had. It was delicious, and at $5 a glass we weren't complaining. The menu descriptions are hilarious! A fun read while you sip your wine! read more

Residual Sugar - Happy wines not on this list - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This is a place that reassures me why I moved to California! Loved my experience here. My friends and I came in after dinner on s busy Friday night and we're able to snag a table in the back. Service was on point. Greeted, explained the drink options and answered our questions. 3 of us decided to do a flight of wine and asked the server to surprise us! We all loved her choices for us and all were different. Another friend went the beer route. I will be back and can't wait to do a happy hour here. read more

Residual Sugar - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My favorite wine bar in Walnut Creek! Residual Sugar can just have all of my money... yes, just take it all please! Awesome wines, amazing atmosphere! I've been here for date nights, with friends, and even solo and have always had a wonderful experience. Loooove their Pinot Noir selection here! It's a red wine lover's dream, and they are STACKED to the max baby! This is one of the rare places where I will actually drink a Rosé and or a sparkling wine because they are of high quality. Despite my happy hour obsession, I have never come here during happy hour. Their wines by the glass can be on the pricey side, but the quality is just unreal. I've bought bottles here as well and the prices are pretty decent depending on what you purchase. The staff here is incredibly knowledgeable! I feel like I can ask them anything and they will have all of the answers. The service is exceptional! One of the bartenders once let me sample their oldest dessert wine. Let me tell you... it was soooo delicious! I can't remember what year it was, but I'm certain that the bottle must be worth a fortune! The ambiance here is ridiculous! Intimate, dark, and sultry. It exudes romance for sure! I mean, there are date night vibes all up and down this joint! I love the variety of music played here. On Friday and Saturday nights, they bump old school hip hop and slightly ratchet hits right before closing! I really do love them for that! Just because I'm being bougie right NOW doesn't mean that I don't wanna be a little hood later! ;) Parking is hit or miss. There's a mix of street parking, a few lots, and even parking right in front if you play your cards right. I've actually never eaten here before, but I've heard that they have some nice light bites. I am planning on trying them out for happy hour soon. On a side note... the last time that I truly got hammered was when I was here. Yep... at this wine bar. Some good red wine will do that to you! Residual Sugar comes highly recommended by yours truly. If you haven't been here yet, you're overdue for a visit! read more

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A long overdue review is of one of my favorite spots in Walnut Creek. Walking in your greeted to a wall of wines and low lighting. It's the perfect spot to catch up with a friend or go to after a romantic dinner for date night. The menu is ever rotating with great selections from across the globe. Not sure what you want? Ask the staff what they're currently enjoying. They also have beer on the menu for those who don't enjoy wine. They also offer a happy hour daily until 6 PM so if you're in the area the house white, bubbles and red are all $5. They do have small bites you can get delivered, I highly recommend getting a cheese plate or some roasted almonds while you sip. The service here has always been fantastic and it's always clean and warm inside. Highly recommend checking out Residual Sugar, it's a great gem in downtown Walnut Creek. read more

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This place is always packed.Meat and cheese are the perfect reason to call your friends over for an impromptu gathering and the last piece to round out is WINE. read more

Residual Sugar - Wine Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Love this little gem of a wine bar. Bartenders are so sweet, too. Perfect for a little date night!