This wine bar is cute, hip, and chic! I'm so happy we discovered what a neat place this is to hang out and grab a drink. The parking lot situation can be confusing but thankfully there is ample parking right across the street. Semi Tropic wines is located on an unassuming street but is very beautiful and cool inside. They also have a spacious patio for outdoor seating. I had a sparking wine that was juicy, slightly sweet, and refreshing. There were limited wines options this night but I think that's partly because the menu was "curated." Lots of non-alcoholic options which was a pleasant surprise. Menu is on the pricier side. This night we came because they were hosting the food pop up "Three Pigs" which offered a variety of yakitori skewers. We ordered one of everything and my favorites were the beef, chicken thigh, and cucumber salad. I'd love to come back and try Semi Tropic's house menu, but if they keep up a steady rotation of cool pop ups like this I think that would be an amazing idea too! I'm looking forward to their future events. We arrived early in the night (about 5:30pm) so there weren't many people. By the time we left closer to 7pm. the line to order at the bar was considerably longer and the place was packed. They host live jazz Thursdays and Fridays which I would definitely come back to enjoy for longer! Semi Tropic Wines is a neat place that would be fun for a first date, or a great place to begin your night out (if you're not worried about price). Cheers! read more

I went on a Thursday night around 615 for jazz. We got there and had to wait in a line to order wine and food. They don't serve you here and you just order and then sit down. We waited about 10 minutes and there's no menu circulating so you are just standing there not knowing what they have. When we got to the counter to order, there were only five wines to choose from. I was a bit surprised since this is a wine bar. There's also only five food options and nothing really sounded great to me. On their website, they listed charcuterie and a lot more wines, but that was not what was offered. The inside is really cute. But the outside is rundown. The patio looks pretty shabby and that's where the jazz musicians play. There's no heat lamps or really a vibe out there. But the music was fantastic! read more

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Semi Tropic Wines is such a lovely, graceful space to spend time with loved ones. The inviting, clean space and upbeat ambiance opens avenues for a guaranteed good time, something I admire. The orange wine and pink (forgot the name) wine were smooth and paired well with the sourdough dish and potatoes. The dipping sauces were a bit too liquid in consistency, but the flavor popped. I was impressed with the live jazz on Thursday evenings and the variety of seasonal menu items by Posse. read more

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Came on a Wednesday for a wine Wednesday night with my gals. Overall it's a cute spot I can see the appeal but there's very limited food and wine options which is surprising since it is a wine bar. I noticed the selections they had for wine was too marked up for what the actual cost of the bottle was. Don't get me wrong it's a great chill spot to catch up with friends, sit and chit chat but nothing about the wine or food options amazed me. read more

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It was my first time visiting this place and I am not a huge wine drinker to begin with. But the staff were super helpful in suggesting types of wine and which bottle to get and we opted for an orange one! It kind of tasted like a beer / cider! For someone who isn't a big fan of wine, I would say it was alright! Service was amazing for the most part, but it did take a while for our cheeseboard to come out (I think they forgot about it) The cheeseboard was yummy! It had a nice balance of different things to eat :) read more

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Posse is now the resident food pop up and it is INCREDIBLE. I've learned the hard way to go earlier to order food and it's so worth it. We've now tried the Wednesday wine flight deal (I think 3 pours for $15) which is a great deal and they have live jazz on thursdays and Friday nights!! Love this place. It gets packed but for good reason. Staff is always so friendly and the space is gorgeous. Highly recommend visiting during the week! read more

$15 Wednesday flights are such a great deal!!!! We got to choose which type of wine we preferred so we went with a sparkling, orange, and white wine. The pizzas were good but nothing special, and a little pricey at about $25 per pizza. The standout dish was definitely the caesar salad, like honestly the best caesar salad I've ever had. Each piece of lettuce was coated with the most delicious dressing, parmesan, and bread crumbs! Would 1000% come back just for the salad, I hope it stays on the menu!!! read more

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Semi Tropic Wines is nice place to grab a drink and enjoy live music with friends. Their menu changes often, so be sure to try something new every time you come! We tried the fingerlings and the sorbets. I liked the sorbets, but probably would not get the fingerlings again because it's something that can be made at home. The staff that was taking orders was not the friendliest and may have forgotten our sorbets but the other girl that was going around tables was very friendly. Seating is limited but indoor seating seems more comfy (not by much) than outdoor seating which is the epitome of broke college student patio furniture... Highly recommend coming for the live music!! Check out their schedule, and keep in mind they don't play all night long. read more

So I think I've found my new personality: a natural wine girlie. Who knew wine could taste this good without the usual regret and mouth-drying aftertaste of licking a popsicle stick? Semi Tropic Wines, you beautiful, grape-loving unicorn, you've converted me. This place is adorable. Like, "let's host a low-key engagement party and pretend we just stumbled upon it" levels of cute. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating--so you can vibe with the twinkly patio lights or sit inside pretending you're in a Brooklyn wine bar that just learned to chill. The wine? Delicious. Tasty AF. Like "where has this been all my life" good. There are also beer options if you accidentally bring someone who still thinks Natty Light is the peak of alcohol engineering. Now, let's talk about the menu. Or the ghost of the menu. Because they do run out of things and... just don't update the list? It's a little like playing Wine Roulette, but hey, I live for the drama. Half the fun is saying, "I'll have this one!" and them saying, "We don't have that," and repeating until you find something they do have. Adventure! They've got light bites that are actually pretty tasty (get the olives or the cheese plate if you're trying to feel French), but don't show up after 9pm expecting food unless you plan to eat wine for dinner, which, honestly, I'm not judging. Prices are typical for the neighborhood, but if you're smart--and I can tell you are--you'll grab a bottle and feel a little smug about the deal you just scored. read more

Saw this on tiktok, and as a lover of wines (and drinking them too) my gf and I decided to try this local spot. Great decor inside, with plentiful seating outdoors as well. You can simply open up a tab at the bar, and they also have a variety of finger foods which pair well with any of the wines you choose. If you're looking to drink for a good while, I'd recommend getting a bottle to share. Service was excellent and their wine selection was a bit small, but excellent in taste. My favorite was the Greek White Wine they had. read more

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Stopped by for a burger and bev while hamburger nice was in town. Best burgers around, hands down. Good selection of beer , wine , and snacks. While there, they had live jazz going as well. Perfect way to unwind after a long day. read more

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Got a word of mouth recommendation for Semi Tropic Wines and decided to try with my friend! It's located in Costa Mesa on 19th st. Not much parking out front but we parked across the street and just walked across. The ambiance is really cute and moody with dimmed lighting. Great selection of wines and they also offer wine tastings in a private room which I would like to do next time! We ordered the gouda cheese board and added slices of coppa, it came with bread which was nice. We also ordered the beans which tasted okay but I don't think I'd order again. Great service and plenty of seating inside and outside! Overall we had a great girls night! We sat outside, shared a big bottle of Pinot Grigio and yapped for a few hours. Highly recommend. read more

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THE spot for a chill girls' night out! Our group dropped in on a Thursday night to sip, savor, and enjoy the live Jazz. Super cute, aesthetic, and totally hipster. If taking cute pics with little bevies in hand is your vibe, this is the spot! For sips, we took recommendations from the bartender. This was absolutely the move! We told her our notes and absolutely LOVED everything she suggested. For bites, we went with their Cheeseboard featuring various cheeses, almonds, olives, honey, pickled veggies, and sourdough. All made amazing drink pairings! On the particular night we visited, they also had a dumpling pop-up going on if you were looking for some more substantial eats. read more

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My friend and I found this place on TikTok because we saw someone posted that there was jazz and charcuterie boards on Saturdays so we were bummed when we walked in on a Saturday evening and there was neither jazz or charcuterie boards. It's not the restaurants fault by any means but that was quite a bummer since the drive was quite long to get there. The girl who greeted us was not very friendly and told us to take a seat and order at the bar which was confusing since we saw other tables with servers. My friend and I sat down and were greeted by our actual server which was another girl and she was so sweet. Since she saw we were bummed by the misleading TikTok online, she offered the ricotta and sourdough bread which was AMAZING. The wine selection was just OK. The ambiance inside was cute with moody lights but it was very small with only a few spots at the bar and a few tables. The bathroom was dirty and smelled like urine which was disappointing too. I'm not rushing to give this place a second try, to be honest. read more

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Ambiance 10/10 Customer service 10/10 Food and presentation @possecalifornia 1000/10 read more

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So we got here at a peak hour on Thursday and the environment and food were amazing but ALEX!! Was the best I mean he went above and beyond for us!!! They were out of an out of food that night and he still managed to get us an item. Not everyone does that, we shall return for the environment, but most importantly we shall return for ALEX!!! read more

I celebrated my birthday this weekend with my friends there and it was the perfect place to spend the evening with all my friends! We all had the best time! The staff was so kind and friendly and the food was sooooo good! This place has been my favorite to go for years now I'm really happy I chose to celebrate my birthday there! I was able to coordinate with Becca through email about having a big group come in and she was so helpful and nice! The vibes to this place is absolutely incredible!! Love love love!!! read more

Stunning ambience and vibe. Jazz Thursday nights will keep me coming back for sure! Small but clear menu with good options for a perfect relaxed, but classy night out. Great date spot or night with the girls! Romantic but casual. Got the white wine "Vinoh Verde" with some of their cheddar cheese and was satisfied. read more

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I've been wanting to check out Semi Tropic for a while! We came on a Friday night which meant difficult to find parking in their tiny lot, but no worries. We made it in. :) We ordered two glasses of their "disco wine" which the server described as their nicer wine. The price on the menu was listed as market price .... We didn't ask details, just paid. The total for two glasses came out to $45.99!!!! I later saw that included a 20% gratuity for pouring wine that we weren't informed of before ordering sadly :/ and tax. We enjoyed the wine. Loved the ambiance -- it felt like a coffee shop. Very relaxing atmosphere. When we finished our wine, we went into their bottle shop. What did we see but the "disco wine" we had ordered. The whole bottle for $36!!!! Less than what we paid for two glasses. We enjoyed Semi Tropic, but if we return we'll likely just buy a bottle to go since the by the glass prices are gauged so intensely read more

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We went for jazz night! The band was really good! The food also tasted really good. However, I was a little upset to see a $25 bowl of pasta look like it was the size of a side. However, it was still really good. The servers/bartenders were also really nice and offered us a splash of wine to try before ordering! read more

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My new favorite place to have a sip and a bite to eat! They have a great wine selection and food is always changing which keeps it fresh and exciting. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Cute natural wine bar with a good selection of natural wines. Seating options inside or out, and usually not too crowded during the week. Wines on tap are hit or miss, but they're usually pretty accommodating with wines by the glass depending on what bottles they have open at the time and what you're in the mood for. Please add prices to the bottles in the shop! Would be nice to browse options without having to ask or be surprised at checkout. read more

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I've been here a few times. For the price, the quality of service is underwhelming and honestly disappointing. The wine menu is good, but I can't justify the price for the overall experience. Service is slow and generally not attentive to the full experience. Will not be returning. read more

If you're hungry, you better not come eat here .. I'm not kidding. You're going to leave. Even more hungry because a portions are ridiculously small. Not only that The customer service is terrible. I can tell the girl was very bothered when I asked her for the Utensils and I went to look for them myself. While, I see her in the back serving other people. Then I proceeded to ask her for my dessert, and she says they're still working on it. I mean, what could you possibly do that is so difficult to plate a dessert to make matters worse the dessert look like an açai bowl. So what really took them more than 10 minutes to play a dessert when everything was ordered at the same time. Overall, my experience was not how I was expecting. I will never come back and I don't recommend it. I don't even drink wine, so I don't even come here for their drinks, but the food sucks even more read more

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What a gem! Right off the bat, amazingly friendly service. Everyone was so friendly with me and my dog, we both fell in love right away haha. I had their Grenache Blanc and it was deliciousssss! They have a very nice selection which I look forward to trying more of. We also had some of the sourdough bread with olive oil and balsamic. I asked Hailey, who was absolutely amazing and mainly who helped us, if there were vegan options and she gave the pickles, sourdough, marcona almonds, and onnnne other thing (that of course I forgot now lol) as options. Nice to know I can also snack on a few things while enjoying their lovely drinks. The ambiance is SO nice! They had some great live music going outside, and a line out the door! Such fun vibes. Can't wait to be back! read more

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A great spot here in Costa Mesa! They apparently host quite a few pop-up restaurants, which I attended today - Mama Dang's. It's a smaller spot with a small parking lot in the back. I found that a bit stressful, so I went for the larger lot across the street. There's a large dining room inside that's reminiscent of a coffee shop, and a good amount of tables outside. There's live music too, which is a great touch! For wines, I tried both the Pinot Noir, and their non-alcoholic black pepper soda, which were excellent choices for after a day at work. read more

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Why drive an hour plus to go wine tasting when I've got this gem! The aesthetic of this place is beautiful. I've loved it since the first time I stepped foot in there. Semi Tropic definitely grew my love for wine. That wine from Tecate, Baja California! The wine here never disappoints and what they offer to pair with your wine doesn't disappoint as well. Something about that sourdough bread, butter spread and olives is just so good. It's a must for me EVERY TIME! Their prices have gotten even more reasonable by the glass which just gives you more tasty options. The staff is so sweet, knowledgeable and attentive they don't let you sit with an empty glass for too long! read more

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I have been wanting to checkout Semi Tropic wines for a few months and I'm happy it worked out! Orange County is very limited when it comes to natural wine bars, making this location a sweet snob's haven. I was greeted by Haley who was incredibly helpful and welcoming. She was great at making suggestions and I thoroughly enjoyed the house orange wine I had that is served on tap. It was delicious. Thank you Haley for elevating my experience! I was able to browse the bottle shop and took home a German orange wine that they also sell by the glass that is delicious. The location is a great spot nestled between two other bars. The decor and lighting is very chic and relaxing. They have food pop-ups all the time, making it a place to go back and visit. It's exciting this place exists in OC! Parking is the only tough situation, but it seems people park in the lot across the street. Thank you STW! read more

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Cool spot. Nice selection of wine with great ambiance! Definitely looking forward to going back!

Kind servers, great ambience, lovely set up. However the music is reeeeally loud. Hard to have a conversation that isn't interrupted with "what was that?" while leaning in. Other than that, I can't complain and I'll definitely return here. Maybe sit outside next time. read more

I checked out semi tropic when I went to Lucky Nick's Pizza pop up and loved it! The inside is so cozy and cute. I got there around 6 and was able to find a table for my friend and I. The staff was also really nice and overall great customer service. They recommend great wines and we got a glass to go with our pizza. Definitely recommend checking it out. Parking is limited and I parked on the street. read more

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I was really looking forward to checking this place out, but the experience was a major letdown. Right off the bat, we were asked to pay a $5 entry fee charge without being told what it was for. It wasn't until after we handed over the money that we found out it was going toward a political cause. Regardless of where you stand, that kind of lack of transparency is completely unprofessional -- especially in a hospitality setting. Then came the wine. I ordered just one glass, and with tip, the total came out to $20. For that price, you'd expect at least a proper glass and a more refined experience. Instead, the wine was served in a plastic cup, which honestly felt like a joke -- especially at a place calling itself a wine bar. The plastic cup was the straw that broke the camel's back. Between the surprise surcharge, the inflated price, and the cheap presentation, I won't be coming back. read more

I know the food is just a pop up but it's great. I like how they switch the menu up. They also have new wine all the time that is really great. I like how it's super chill during the week and busy on weekends two different vibes but still michelin vibes.... Oh and the chef is a papi chulo ‍ read more

Hipster, trendy, and cute wine spot. They have jazz nights in Thursday's which was fun and vibey! Interiors are lovely but it gets SO crowded every evening (inside can get cramped and hot). read more

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We heard that this place had just opened in Costa Mesa a few days ago and we wanted to check it out. Sadly, very disappointed. 1. Service: Very rude, not friendly or welcoming. As soon as we entered the bar, the bartender waved us in. He did not really tell us about the wine bar, just had us pick one wine we usually drink and then gave us a glass of wine. Then, he had filled three glasses, as my friend was about to pay he accidentally knocked over the glass of wine onto her pants. He cleaned it up, but repoured the glass of wine and still charged her for it! Poor service. 2. Ambience : Love the retro vibe, well decorated. Tables are very limited! Because of social distancing only about, 2-3 parties can sit outside, rest outside. 3. Wine & Food: Wine selection is wide. No complaints on this! Currently the restaurant is not open, only the bar and therefore, the only couple of appetizers are available. We got the charcuterie board, and cheese - they didn't give us plates, and we had to ask for them. Overall, they need to pull together a few more things and iron them out, before I give it a better raiting! Wait a while before you visit. read more

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This is by far my favorite wine bar! It is so cozy and cute with the best vibes, music, wine and employees! They have a great selection of natural wines and snacks, as well as a little store attached to buy a bottle to take home. I always look forward to coming back! read more

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Semi-Tropic is natural wine shop and bar and EXACTLY what Costa Mesa needed! Note: only the wine shop is open right now, the bar/restaurant will be opening in the next few weeks. The interior is absolutely beautiful. The selection is wonderful. The staff is so very helpful and knowledgable. I can't wait to become a regular. Tip: The shop hours are currently 12-6pm. I recommend going during off hours because (due to COVID) they are only allow ing1 group in the shop at once, so there tends to be a bit of a line! read more

I came here with a friend to watch one of our friends perform live music. Parking is limited behind this place so I parked across the street. My friend and I split their goat cheese and bread plate. It was pretty good. I especially liked the oil with the goat cheese. We had a nice time watching our friend perform outside. We did ask for more bread for our cheese later and the service was a little slow, but we eventually got more bread for a small fee. My friend and I aren't drinkers and we both were driving back home so we didn't try any of the wines, but overall it was a nice place. read more

Semi Tropic Wines is quickly becoming a usual Wednesday night plan for my friend group. There are so many things to love about this place where to begin! To start, the wine here is incredible. They serve natural wines, which will be free of additives, chemicals, pesticides, etc. And they also serve wine from all over the world. Here you won't find generic wine that you might find in most stores, from very known wine producing regions. You will find wines from all over the world anywhere from major producing business to small mom and pop wine owners. The wine can be more pricey than your usual bottle, but you are paying for the best quality wine! So worth it in my opinion. Secondly, the people that work here are such a delight! We absolutely love coming in and learning about all the different wines. On wednesdays they do wine tasting in the wine tasting room with Madison, and that girl knows her wine! What's fun is the tasting is different every week, but will feature the same winery/region in one evening. So you will really get to explore the brand. She also does her research so you really know the process of how the wine was created. Lastly, the food is crazy good. They have small bites that are phenomenal and will occasionally have pop up foods that will come on select nights. They also have Jazz thursdays and falafel nights. I'd follow them on Instagram to see what events/pop ups were happening for the week for planning when you'd like to come in. Overall this place is such a hidden gem. It's such a unique and special place in Orange County, and I can't stop coming back for more! read more

This is a cute, little wine bar in Costa Mesa that has natural wines on tap. The inside ambiance is quite romantic and dark, but the outdoor is airy and vibey. We had a few rounds of wine and shared the Meredith's Dairy ($11), which comes with bread. The cheese and bread was so good, definitely choose this one. The wines ranges from $6-13 per glass. It is a very pleasant place for a date or hang out. The outdoor wraps around to the side as well for more seating. Plus, I liked the string lights for a nice ambiance. read more