Recently, we were on a cruise that departed LA and overnighted in San Francisco. When we were in…read moreSan Francisco, we wanted to have a nice lunch on the pier, close to the ship, and have a wine tasting. We have previously visited San Francisco and have had wine tastings in Napa/Sonoma a couple of times. On this trip, we wanted to go to a tasting close to the ship. In our research, we found the Winery Collective which had excellent reviews. We made reservations for our day of arrival and after a lunch. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Mike who conducted our tastings. Mike told us that the Winery Collective had wines from small boutique wineries from different California regions. There were several tastings from which we could choose, or a customized tasting could be presented based upon our likes. One could also choose a glass of available wines. My wife chose the Sweet Life tasting of 5 wines for $25. I chose Mix It Up which had a variety of award winning wines for $25. Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. He talked about each of the wines that were tasted and possible food pairings. He answered all of our questions. At the end, Mike also gave me a tasting of 2 additional wines that I requested. Before leaving, I purchased a couple of bottles to take back to the ship. I wanted to buy more, but had a limit on the number that I could take back onboard. The Winery Collective was easy to find and a short walk from the ship after lunch on the pier. After tastings in Napa/Sonoma, we are very happy that we went to the Winery Collective and met Mike. We would definitely visit again.

At first glance it seems like a touristy place...given the location but once you're inside it kinda…read morehas a local vibe. Granted going late afternoon on a dreary weekday..there wasn't a tourist or local there but our server was great. She knew about all the wines gave great recs based on our taste. You can do by the glass. They make all their own wine and cannot be purchased off site. What a hidden gem! Def coming back for a tasting!

They charged us $4 for opening a can of beer - beer corkage??? - and one of the beers I actually…read moregot it from the refrigerator myself and opened it myself. This is such a ridiculous charge. Not where I want to spend my money as a local resident. Highly unrecommended. ...And then they sent this extensive explanation about corkage like I don't understand what it is. I have a friend who has a wine bar here in San Francisco, and I have had beers in a wine bar before. This extra charge is absurd.

I have been in a half dozen times or more since my last review. I still think they have one of the…read morebest selections in the area that covers a wide price range (probably under $10 up to $200+) and their wine buyer(s) always bring in great bottles so there's quite a bit of diversity. The prices are reasonable IMO. Yes, you can probably find a lot of their wines cheaper online, but nothing beats being able to open it up and enjoy it on premise for just $15. The staff are incredibly knowledgable as well when I feel like exploring something new. Don't be afraid to ask for help and let the staff know what styles of wines you typically enjoy. When I have some writing to do, I love sitting in the bar with a bottle of wine to do a little work while people watching and enjoying some great wine.

We came for the Thursday wine tasting and I can't wait to come back again! $5 for a full tasting…read moreand all the wines were delicious! If you buy a bottle the tasting fee goes towards the bottle price as well. This is a really cute little wine and cheese shop, it gets but is a great time regardless. I would love to come back and try their sandwiches as well. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. Can't wait to come back next Thursday!

I came here for lunch with a co worker! We ordered ahead on their website. The ordering system was…read morea bit confusing as I wasn't able to select a pickup time. However, I did receive a text letting me know my order was ready ~10 minutes after I placed my order. The sandwich was so fresh and had the perfect amount of ingredients! It's a bit on the pricey side but you can tell the quality of the produce is top notch. Pro tip: there is not seating available inside or outside this store. We took the sandwiches to the little park down the street and sat there!

Came to San Francisco for our wedding anniversary and wanted to see all the hotspots without…read morerenting a car or ubering everywhere. We found Vantigo after asking ChatGPT the best way to see the city. It recommended Vantigo. After looking at the yelp reviews and some YouTube videos, I made the reservation. We can't be happier with our experience. Chad, owner of Vantigo and tour guide, was the friendliest and coolest dude to have guide you around the city. Very knowledgeable, extremely easy to talk to, and more than happy to play photographer. We saw Coit tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the place that I swear was Naboo in Star Wars, some random local know spot with an amazing view of the city, and drove through pretty much all the neighborhoods while Chad pointed out what he recommended we check out. The tour was about 3 hours long and came with bathroom stops at photo locations. If you are looking for a way to see everything without having to plan it yourself or rent a car during your trip, this is what to do. You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely loved our Vantigo tour with Chad. I've been to San Francisco 2X before, but seeing it…read morethis way gives you a completely different sense of the city. Chad is born and raised here and knows EVERYTHING - the history, the neighborhoods, the landmarks, and little gem stories about it all. So in three hours you will see and learn more than you ever could on our own. And the 1971 vintage VW van is just unbelievably cool. Chad even matches the music to where you are - I won't give away the songs but really great touch! Such a fun, memorable way to see San Fran and get your bearings. And book with Chad cause Vantigo is the OG. Don't book a copycat. He's fantastic!

We had such a wonderful time on the Wine Therapy boat! The boat was comfortable and intimate, and…read morethe crew was so friendly and welcoming. The views of San Francisco, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge were absolutely beautiful. I especially loved that it was a smaller boat, so it felt much more personal and relaxing than the larger bay cruises. Enjoying a glass of wine while cruising around the bay made it such a fun and memorable experience. Definitely recommend Wine Therapy for a beautiful afternoon on the water!

Friendly crew, great little boat inside and outside were clean and well painted. Drinks were…read morereasonable and the trip was fun.

With my sister back in town, my mom booked a mooncake workshop class for us to have some mother…read moredaughter time!! Miggi was such a friendly and welcoming teacher- and the workshop was easy to follow. I'm going to be keeping track of her next classes to learn the next one!! We also learned how to make black pepper pork buns, which was our lunch :D

A fun, interactive, and incredibly well done "Travel Around the World" Smart Cooking and Wine…read morePairing Event. My team and I had an amazing experience at Miggi's Kitchen. We learned to cook with the Thermomix while working in teams at different stations, preparing dishes from around the world. It was hands-on, interactive, and a lot of fun - every dish turned out delicious. Miggi is a fantastic teacher: clear, detailed, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explains techniques in a way that's easy to understand, and we all walked away genuinely better cooks. We also paired the experience with wine tasting and learned how to taste and appreciate wine properly, which made the evening even more memorable. On top of that, Miggi's fun, warm personality really brings the whole experience together. My office team loved it and is still talking about it. Highly recommend for team events or anyone looking for a unique, engaging culinary experience.

When you're a tourist in your own city this is one of the spots you visit, let me breakdown…read moreeverything sampled and how everything faired Petite clam chowder bowl - decent cup size but it was overprice but I can honestly say I would order this again, thick and creamy, full flavored, piping hot, you wont need the crackers even though they are offered, have it as is, definitely sample this meatballs - oddly saw these on the menu and happened to sample them, I would also order these again, juicy, decently sized, very flavorful crab sandwich - decently sized for the wife but for me on the smaller side but the taste made up for it, I only sampled 1 bite and I would order this again, fresh crab meat steamed and seasoned well, crunch on the toast made it 10 times better, definitely sample this crab louie salad - I usually don't ever order salads but throw some crab or shrimp on there then i'm all for it, portion wise it was not much but it was very flavorful, somewhat decent portion of crab meat on this salad, cooked and prepped well and paired well with the salad, i would order this again K-Turtle we only got for the wow factor but kids being mini teens they were not impressed myself and the wife were more excited then the kids smh, for that wow factor order this, dont order this for teens they dont express anything but eye rolls lol, again it is edible bread shaped as a turtle, nothing crazy just the presentation which got me, again to get for folks that appreciate different things lol not teens food **** price $$$ yeah it is pricey but being a tourist is not cheap in the bay area service **** helpful staff ambiance **** on a nice day you can't beat looking out across and seeing the bay, on a foggy day not as nice, but for the most part inside the venue was clean and orderly

TLDR: Decent service, Nice views. For a flagship restaurant…read morefor this brand, the food here is poorly executed. Just save yourself a few bucks and order up their staple chowder and sourdough from the informal cafe downstairs! We tried: CRAB & CORN BISQUE - A thick reddish chowder with very little crab in it. Thankfully for this, we ordered the chowder served in its bread bowl. The sourdough bread was perfect - crunchy/chewy on the outside and beautiful airy yet still dense texture within. (3.5/5) GRILLED HALIBUT - Three of us ordered this, and all were consistently dry and overcooked. You get a small slab of Halibut over broccolini. The Halibut was Dry Dry Dry.. overcooked - barely any moisture to it. We should have sent them back. Same goes for the grilled broccolini, where the crowns were totally burnt to a crisp. (Score: 1.8/5 - fail.) BLACKENED HALIBUT: - Same as the Grilled Halibut above - DRY. but they added a dash of mild blackened seasoning. (1.8/5) OUR RECS: Perhaps the pizza and pasta dishes are better here. They looked okay, but nothing to write home about. My dining colleagues said that the Cioppino was just alright/average. NET NET: The sourdough here IS good. Stick with their bread, sandwiches and chowders that you can just order downstairs for much less. For a flagship restaurant for the famed Boudin chain, this is unfortunately just another tourist trap. I've dined at their other cafes locally here in town and enjoyed the food more. I expected better from the flagship.

Small local pub with their own brews and empanadas. Super friendly bartender...Conner?…read more I really liked the Honey Pale Ale. Fun drawings on wall and Conner plays art critic to choose the best. lol Fun place

This is such a cozy, small corner bar on Polk Street. The service by Connor is really warm and…read morewelcoming! He is the best. At the bar I really like the dry cider. They also serve empanadas! People seem to like the ham and cheese, I tried it and thought it was okay, I personally like the mushroom and I'd come back to try the other flavors. Definitely check this place out for an inviting and friendly experience!

Dear Yelp Community,…read more First time visiting. Fun shop in the middle of North Beach. I enjoyed the fudge. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

What a special place! Make sure to set aside enough time to check everything out and sample some of…read moretheir amazing fudge. Thomas the owner was an absolute wealth of knowledge about the fudge he creates. It's obvious that he loves coming up with new flavors and he is more than happy to tell you the story behind his new flavors.

I used to buy roast beef sandwiches here 45 years ago when I worked down the hill at 781 Beach St…read more I am delighted to discover that they're still around. The DJs from K-FOG -- when the studio was across the street in Ghirardelli Square -- were regulars, too.

Hidden spot, it's called Mr liquor on the outside. Would…read morenever have seen this place if it wasn't for yelp, I got the jays sandwich. It was super tasty and had a nice spice kick to it. The staff were nice and fast took about 7 min for two sandwiches. Really good pricing for San Francisco, $12 for a sub. Highly recommend