If you live in the SW Chandler, Ahwatukee or South Tempe area this is a great place to come for a glass of wine. The food is superb, the cook formerly was employed at T Cooks at the Royal Palm, they have a nice happy hour and they have music on the weekends. They also have a wine club that you can belong to and members get 2 bottles of wine monthly for a reasonably low cost. We are also hosting a client event there in the next two weeks and the owner Zoya has been great to work with. We really enjoy the staff and all that MWC has to offer! read more

I have to agree with other Yelpers that this place is unpretentious, but it would only get two stars if I didn't admire its chutzpah for staying in business so many years and I honest to god, have no idea how. My friends and I come in here now and again for a post happy hour glass of wine and that's always a two-hour minimum visit. Not that we're trying to get out quickly, but there's a point where it gets absurd. Here's a little example. P and I came in one rainy night around 7:30. It wasn't too busy and we found some nice, comfy seats and waited for a waitress to bring us some menus. And waited. And waited. Don't forget, they're not busy. Twenty minutes later a friendly waitress comes by (they're always friendly, haven't had a knowledgeable one yet, but they're always friendly) with some menus. Another ten or fifteen minutes she comes back to take our order. P had a question about one of the wines so the waitress offered her a taste of it. How nice! Another ten minutes she brought me my glass and P's taste and mentioned that they opened a bottle just for her taste. Unfortunately, P didn't like the wine at all (if I remember right, it was on the list in the wrong place, and P was looking for something much, much different) so instead of waiting again she russion-rouletted it and just ordered something. It came, we chatted and enjoyed our evening and she catches my eye and nods at the next table. it seems they have ordered the wine P didn't like and the waitress stands at the table popping the cork out with great flourish saying, "here's the bottle of wine you ordered". Why no one questioned it not needed to be uncorked, I don't know. It's a classy place like that though (underlying sarcasm). My Wine Cellar I mean. Not the poor suckers next to us paying top dollar for an opened bottle of wine with a pour missing from it. I guess I feel a sort of affection for My Wine Cellar. The same sort of affection you would feel for your "special" cousin. The one that can't seem to move out of your aunt and uncle's house and never seems to make smart life decisions. Oh, I know we've all got one. You want to strangle him in one breathe but the next you can't because he's always got such a sweet grin on his face and small animals really seem to take to him. A lot. Anyway, My Wine Cellar is right here in Ahwatukee and they have survived and you can go and have a glass of wine and just hang out. Reasons like that keep bringing me back. Once I'm there I don't know why I came, but I keep coming back. read more

Hubby and I decided to try this place for Happy Hour. We have driven past it a million times, but I always thought it was a wine shop. Not much to look at from the outside, so it is easy to miss. We had a wonderful time! We each had 2 glasses of wine at Happy Hour prices, 2 glasses of a nice Merlot at $5 each, 1 Pinot Noir for $6 and another Pinot for $10. All four glasses were generous pours, and we enjoyed them all. The appetizers were fabulous! We shared a baked goat cheese with tomato jam as well as the fried chicken. Both were very generous portions, and the tastes were divine. There is live music on Fri and Sat nights. We're already planning to go back this weekend. read more

I've been here several times now. It's one of those places that if you blink, you will probably miss it! I was one of those people until a co-worker of mine suggested it, been coming here ever since! I'm a fan of this place for happy hour (3-6pm)! They have a nice selection of wines and craft beers and their happy hour pricing is pretty good as well! The owner and wait staff are very friendly and talkative! They are always giving great suggestions on wines and beers to try. If you have a work event and want to do something a little different, this is a great place to try! I had a small work function last fall and it was a hit! They will set up food parings and wine or beer options specifically for your event. They can accommodate decent sized groups and when it's cooler out you can enjoy their patio that faces the golf course. I recommend the meat and cheese plates or their crab dip for an appetizer and their flat bread pizzas are really good as well! They also have quarterly wine or beer paring dinner events! They usually bring in local breweries to pair their food with. Very cool idea if you are looking for a unique dining experience! read more

If a light dinner with a great glass of wine is what you're in the mood for, this is your place. Food was fantastic, especially the flatbreads. Nice selection of wine. Service was exceptional. read more

The food was great but the service is some of the worst I've ever experienced. The manager, Samantha, really needs a lesson in customer service. Completely rude! read more

The quality of My Wine Cellar seems to have decreased over the past few years since it reached its peak around late 2005. First, their hours diminished dramatically, so much that, if you aren't there for a happy hour or an early dinner, you're out of luck. Closing at 9 PM on a Saturday just enticed me to skip over the place entirely and make an evening out of it somewhere else. Then, although admittedly, their first priority is wine, they took Shiner Bock off of the tap selections. Finally, their quality of food went from 'notable' to 'forgettable', so much so, that I stopped ordering their specialties and went strictly with pizza. While their pizza is quite tasty, there is a cap on the amount of pizza-and-wine dinners one can have weekly, which was about the amount of time I put in there over the past few years. That being said, you should support this place based on their discriminant selections of wine. While its not a bad place to grab a glass of wine, you'd better get there early. read more

The Cellar - Wine Bars Near Me - Ahwatukee, Arizona

THIS PLACE is AMAZING! ...We highly recommend it! Sarah, the executive chef, makes everything so delicious. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel special. The ambiance is cozy & the view of the golf course in the back is relaxing, read more

Great staff, interesting food, and wine at an incredible value. The best $5-7 pours you can find probably anywhere. Take the wine classes if you can, fun and educational. Where can you find that anymore?!?! read more

This place is one of the best neighborhood gems we have here in Awhatukee. The staff is super friendly and always has their best interest for their customers. It always feels like I'm surrounded by friends here. Great selection of wines for the aficionado or newbie. The food is yummy and make sure you check out the daily specials board! read more

My favorite place to enjoy an excellent wine or beer selection is My Wine Cellar on the north side of Warner Rd between I-10 and 48th St! Whether I'm looking for a private tete a tete table, a perch up at the lively bar or a couch around the fire table out on the patio the staff will go out of their way to accommodate my wishes. New owner, Zoya, never misses an opportunity to express what's new on the wine list or menu ( which is updated seasonally ) to pique my interest. Chef Sarah is a genius in the kitchen! Please do yourself a favor and order her Belgian Fries - perfection! Cheesy Welsh Rarebit was better than mom made! Sorry mom! At the most recent Wine Paring Dinner, Chef Sarah and Zora did a fabulous job of flawlessly matching the wines to the fixed menu. True art blends line, form, texture and color together. Now add flavor and true art is what Chef Sarah served! Delicious hors d'oeuvres, salad, scallops, osso bucco and a delectable chocolate caramel dessert! Conversation was lively, service was seamless! Clearly, the entire staff was committed to making the evening very special for its diners. That's what makes this wine bar better than any other I've been to in recent years - attention to detail, great wine, food and the company! read more

Great place! I love that they feature wines from "the little guys." You won't find most of what they feature at any Total Wine or Bevmo. Small business supporting small business... totally awesome in my eyes! The staff is knowledgeable and ooooh Chef Sarah - your food pairings with the wine in the wine 101 course were AMAZING! Katie, the sommelier, is fun and she knows her stuff, plus it is clear that she loves to share her knowledge of wine with everyone. I'll be back for sure! read more

This place is perfect for a date night! Happy hour includes some yummy apps (my fave is the bruschetta) and discounted glasses of wine. There's space to sit at the bar, high top tables, as well as booths. I suggest going on the nights where there is live music to fully enjoy the experience. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable and there is absolutely nothing pretentious about this wine bar. Go try it out! read more

First if you are looking for some sort of sprockets snotsdale wine snobby place then just turn around and keep heading up i-10. If you are looking for a more relaxed "Cheers" type setting where you will be warmly greeted, treated like family, and have a great time then come on in and make yourself at home. We have been going to this place for years both in the newer location and the original one down the street. The owners Tommy and Kathleen have NEVER strayed us wrong when we look for certain bottles of wine. Yes you will pay more than if you go to Costco or Cost Plus but I can't remember the last time either of those had a knowledgeable sales staff that remembers that I like sweeter white wines or big full bodied reds but not Merlot. (Although I do remember the Costco lady handing me a 2nd free sample of crackers once....) Yes it can get loud. Yes the owners are warm and friendly. Go a few times and you will become one of the family. They have great wine makers who stop in an do tastings. When was the last time you saw Mark Mondavi (Charles Krug winery - nephew of Robert) at your small wine store? Their prices range from 7-12 a glass of wine and 20-200 for a bottle. You may find it cool in there (hey it IS a WINE store and with that much inventory you wouldn't want it to go bad in a warm place!) so bring a light sweater of jacket. read more

I'm a regular here for a reason. Several, actually. First and foremost, I keep coming back because of the staff. I consistently get tailored service from staff members who take the time to get to know their guests. Second, I love the atmosphere. My Wine Cellar attracts a diverse clientele, and that makes me feel at home. Finally, I come back for the attention to quality. They sweat the details on food and wine, and it pays off. read more

Went on Friday night. Had to hunt down a waitress for service even thought the place was almost empty for a Friday night. Food was OK not the best I would not return for the food. I would return if they had better live entertainment in the back patio for drinks. read more

The service was really slow. They were really understaffed. Just to let everyone know the free yelp snack is popcorn or peanuts- I cant remember what she said bc neither sounded appetizing. Happy hour prices aren't that great considering the small amount of food u get. We needed almost 3 appetizers each and we are both slim. We won't be back. read more

A bit frustrated as we drove all the way over here to meet some friends. Our friends were at the bar waiting for us but there was a lady at the door not allowing us in because they someone was having a 'rehearsal dinner.' They put a sign on the front door, 'we've reached maximum capacity' and that was just tacky. If you're having a private party or special event, turn off the OPEN sign and put a sign up that says Private Event Tonight. read more

I'd heard lots of good things about this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. We were looking for a light menu and were out celebrating our anniversary. It was a little odd walking in. There's a bar right at the entrance and didn't immediately see a greeter or tables for seating. The folks directed us around the corner and we were told to sit anywhere. Since it was gorgeous outside, we opted for the patio which overlooks the golf course. Very few tables had umbrellas but since it was overcast no big deal. There were couches as well as tables plus gas heaters for chillier weather. Service was prompt and friendly. The Hubs got a beet salad with generous portions of beets, goat cheese and pistachios. I got the charcuterie with two cheeses, toasted bread, jalapeño jam, pickled onions and caper berries. It was beautifully composed and delicious. I could have used another piece or two of the bread since I had a bit of jam left and it was so good. I also got the Sake Mule- it tasted like a limey ginger ale and was very refreshing. I would definitely order it again. We skipped dessert as we needed to be somewhere else and we needed to get going. I would go back with girlfriends or my daughter, The Hubs was unimpressed so that's why it's 4 stars. He's not a drinker or small plate kind of guy but did agree to go where I wanted to, lol! read more

They have some really cool beers...more than your typical selections. That's worth 5 stars alone. Food has been great and the patio has a chill vibe. Very awesome place read more

Attended a friends birthday dinner at this establishment. I was very impressed with their wine menu and the knowledgebase of all the servers. Wonderful bruschetta and many things for me to eat, which is tricky because I'm a vegetarian.i've been back a few times now and I'm always impressed with thevservice. read more

We LOVE My Wine Cellar. This is such a great spot to come to just have a few drinks, or for dinner. Their food is excellent, and their wine choices are even better. We love to sit out on the patio when the weather is nice. They usually have live music out there which is lovely. Especially since they play loud enough for you to hear the music, but not so loud that you can't have a conversation at the same time. The staff is so wonderful and attentive, and the owner Shannon comes by to make sure everything is great every time we go. It's so rare to get that type of service nowadays. We always have such a great time here, and have actually met some new friends as well. Everyone is so personable! Stop by and say hello! read more

Loved this place! Great vibe, decor and most importantly wine selection. Outdoor patio, friendly staff and craft beer too. Really cool and cozy place. Spent the entire evening there with friends and enjoyed the food too. Highly recommend! read more

I came here for a Meetup. It was awesome! But I also have taken their wine classes here!! So glad I chose here to do it!!

SUCH a great little place! Nice decor, great service, AMAZING patio and view, 5 stars all the way. Haven't had their food yet, but I will be back for sure and looking forward to trying the menu (sounds like they have a good variety). Wish I lived closer so I could come here all the time. Looking forward to stopping in whenever I'm in the area. read more

Great place to stop in for live music and a glass of vino. We didn't have any food, it was a pit stop on the way to dinner. small establishment, but nice and cozy. we will be back! read more

I really, really wanted to like this place. We've given it 3 shots but our experience has been consistent. The first time we stopped in for dinner on a busy evening and sat on the patio. We really enjoyed our wine and tapas meal but our server was incredibly inattentive and we had to chase her down every time we wanted anything. I brushed that off to a really busy night so we returned for a second visit. This time it wasn't that busy so we enjoyed a nice bottle of wine and food. Again, a really inattentive server. When we wanted to check out we literally had to go find her. 3rd try - stopped in for a glass of wine in the early evening. Unfortunately the 3rd visit was the worst. I asked the server if they had happy hour specials and she informed me that yes and we had just made it with 10 minutes left. When we were ready to order we couldn't find her anywhere so went to the bar hoping to make the happy hour deadline. She then came to the table and took our order. 30 seconds later she comes back telling us "Sorry, you missed the cut-off for happy hour".....yeah, we missed it because you never came back! Grrrr......We received our wine and waited for our food (we only ordered two really simple appetizers)...and waited....and waited. No one came by so we went up to the bar again to ask about our food. When our server came back she said sorry but our deep fryer broke today and we had to run out to Kohl's and buy a little fryer and that big table was ahead of you. Seriously???? It's bad enough that they are cooking with a Fry Daddy but never never tell your customers something like that. After 40 full minutes we received our appetizers, our wine glasses empty. No, she didn't ask if we wanted another glass. She then came back to tell us that her shift was over but no worries, that other girl will take care of you. "That other girl" never came by....ever. We had to go up to the bar once again and ask for our check. I fully expected a discount because of the fiasco but no. Not even an apology. So I told them our experience and the manager came over. She said she was happy to take off one appetizer. Great. Except she talked a little too long about all the problems they were having in the kitchen today. So we waited for our revised bill....and waited....and waited. Are you kidding me? We had to go up to the bar to get the check. It's a nice little wine bar with pretty good food but 3 strikes and you are out. We will not return here. Very unfortunate for us and them. read more

Exceptional happy hour food items (delicious bacons rapped dates and melted goat cheese spread!) and generous wait staff. In our time there, the tap blew for a beer we wanted so we got a free beer. Also, they mixed up our order and ended up giving us an appetizer on the house. All in all a great place with staff that are focused on making sure you have a good time while there. read more

Awesome service, food and atmosphere! The bacon and squash flatbread was out of this world!!!!

Wonderful place...great wine...friendly staff...know you by name if you come more than once...great food too read more

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My husband and I go here on Friday afternoons to enjoy good wine and really great food! The atmosphere is comfortable and the service is great. It's local and close to home. Nice neighborhood hangout. This place also has great happy hour pricing. read more

We love this place! Such an awesome atmosphere. Great music, great food and great wine - what more do you need? We also joined the Wine Club. Definitely recommend it. Great wines from wineries all over the world that you would never find and they are paired with delicious appetizers. It's a great way to meet new people. Everyone is so friendly and the owner Zoya is so nice and really tries to get to know everyone. You should definitely check it out! read more

Update: Owner contacted me concerned about our recent experience with MWC. She handled the issue with grace and sincerity. She has invited us back and is confident we will have a good time- which I'm sure she's right. read more

I have gone to "My Wine Cellar" a few times now and my opinion hasn't changed. It is the total package. A great wine selection and the food is amazing. And then you have the people. Shannon the owner, JD the chef, and all the rest of the folks. Throw in some fine eclectic live music and you have the perfect atmosphere. read more

What can i say - it was not great. It really was not. Yes they do have a lot wines, they a cellar after all. But we vent there for a dinner for a special occasion and i was disappointed. First impression was - Geeeee its sure is cold in here. Ok fine i'll get over it. We find a table and sit down. We order some wine - mind you there was no recommendation or comment on our choice. Whatever. Then we order some bruschetta based appetizers and gnocchi and soup. Bruschetta arrives and i am real disappointed that its just a bruschetta bread sliced real thick and not even toasted. How not cool. Then gnocchi arrives. It tasted ok but was cold in some parts and kinda skimpy on sauce. Is it possible it was nuked? By that time 2 man band started to play. They were pretty good and played some soft rock and country without overpowering whole place, like it often happens. But wait, why talk of the band if food review if not over, was not there soup involved? Hehe we wondered what happened to that as well. "Oppps, you right". Few minutes after our reminder it came. And not it was not worse the wait :( Too bland, too sweet. Not that great after all. We also got coffee and desert. Both were alright but nothing to write home about. Just ok. Perhaps, if you come there with a few friends, do not care much about food and just drink the wine and listen to music it would be much better. We came there for a dinner and wine. Wine was good, dinner was not. This place barely gets 3 stars from me. I am pretty sure i aint coming back either. Bleah. "I no like" Eugene read more

Wife and I had the babysitter for about another hour on a Saturday night about a month ago so we decided to have a glass of wine. It has been about three years since our last visit. Were were greeted quickly, given ice cold water and enjoyed a great glass of Pinot in a nice large glasses. There was also live music that was not too loud. The server (?owner) checked on us often and was very friendly but not intrusive. There were mostly couples and the place had a good mellow vibe. I cant wait to go back and try their food menu. read more

I always like coming here. The environment is always relaxing and the staff is amazing. They have the best meat and cheese boards as well! Price is decent and its a great place if you are looking to relax and hang out with a group of friends. read more

This is a nice happy hour spot and it has a good patio for the live music on Friday and Saturdays. The food is pretty good as well. After happy hour the atmosphere is kind of sleepy. For a wine bar there aren't too many selections by the glass (or even by the bottle). I've been a few times but it never leaves me feeling like I need to come back. read more

Amazing! Our first time here was wonderful. Delicious food and wine with cool live music. Beware that it gets pricey if you're paying for wine by the glass because you want to try them out. We left with an $80 tab, easy. read more

came here for the first time on my birthday. Took the wine 101 class. its on a monday night at 6pm. It was sooo much fun and I learned so much. The wine was all really great and it came with delicious little pairings for each different glass. The women who taught the class was great. I feel back I can't remember her name but she was so cute and was super knowledgable. The best part its very reasonably prices so I love that read more