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4.9 (35 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Robert L.

Ayo we came for the jazz night and wine. And that's what we did, we did come around 10pm so towards the end. We did luck out with princes parking but it was packed af inside so had to go outside, which was chill and cold and could still hear the music but alas, vibes. Service was quick and helpful deciding what wine to get. Swag

Bread with butter and orange wine
Michie H.

Randomly came to this place and everything about it went beyond my expectations. The vibes were cute, inside and out. The sourdough bread was warm and fresh and tasted homemade. The orange wine was crisp and it's hard to find a good orange wine around here! Justin was also so kind and friendly!! Will 10/10 be going back!

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Jacob S.

I do really enjoy the vibes of third place and think the concept of a coffee shop turning into a wine bar in the evening is excellent. The wines themselves are very solid. My complaint I think may come from when we specifically went. Tuesday's are "Taco Tuesday," and we were informed that they only had tacos and chips and guacamole to serve as a result of this, instead of anything on their normal food menu. We were fine to do this, but the tacos themselves came out a bit cold and dry. We do plan to return and look forward to it, as again the vibes and wines are great. However, we won't be returning on a Tuesday as we'd like to have access to the full food menu, which, based on other reviews, looks really good.

Cassie H.

Love the ambiance and atmosphere here! They are newer so they have yet to expand their selection of wines but we definitely enjoyed our night here. Their chef's board is delicious, highly recommend along with their salad. I would recommend that the chefs add some balsamic drizzle or some extra topper to the salad to just round it out nicely! We bought a bottle as that's always the easiest way to have a great night. I also really appreciated that they let you taste the wine before you fully commit to a bottle! Hope you stay around for a long time

Miguel R.

Third Place Wine Bar is all about the vibes. The inside has a great atmosphere, and the outdoor patio in the back really takes it to another level, perfect spot to hang out and unwind. It's one of those places you can easily spend a few hours without realizing it. Love this spot.

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Heather D.

I was excited to discover a new, local wine bar in the neighborhood. I found them on Instagram! The staff was super helpful and even let you taste wines before committing to a glass which was nice. There was a good variety of wines, unique to what I've seen at some different wine bars. The outside patio was like a backyard vibe with several tables. It's a pretty quiet spot, I think if there was music or even a DJ could make it more lively.

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this place is so cool! i don't drink, and they shockingly had plenty of zero proof options! i also don't eat gluten but i was able to order a gluten free grilled cheese! it was SO good! the staff was so hospitable- i will definitely be coming back with friends 10/10!!!!!!

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Jeniece H.

I have been here a few times now and it's just magical and perfect for a little date night or private event. Enjoy!

Michelle G.

Lovely new local natural wine bar that shares space with Neat Coffee (which happens to be a great spot for espresso & coffee). It's chill in here which I really appreciate. Nice vibes, cute patio, good music and friendly people.

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Julia G.

Stunning hidden gem in Costa Mesa! Great vibes, amazing wine and food options. Overall a cool spot for girls night or fun hangs.

Morgan R.

Definitely will be coming back! The food, vibes, and drinks are amazing! Amazing service! Next time I'll bring my pup with me!

Grilled cheese

The ambiance was perfect!! The place was full of happy&cozy vibes Loved the interior and decorations so much We sat inside and the sofa seat was bit small Ordered two plates since we were hungry and the pig jam and the bread on the chef's board was so delicious def recommend Grilled cheese was okay Tried three wines and all of them worked great Personally liked the sparkling most Visited during the happy hour and got glasses for $10 each Planning to go again soon!

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Justin C.

Hey Laura! Thanks for this awesome review! Come back soon :)

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4 months ago

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Justin C.

Thanks for coming, Robert! Hope to see you again soon!

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1 month ago

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Justin C.

Thank Michie! It was nice to meet you! Come back soon :)

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10 months ago

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Justin C.

Thanks Miguel! You rock!

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7 months ago

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Justin C.

Thank you, Christina!

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Justin C.

Thanks, Naomi! Come back soon :)

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Justin C.

Thank you Sara!!! :)

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Justin C.

Thanks, Jeniece! We appreciate the review!! :)

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Justin C.

Thanks, Karina! Hope to see you again soon :)

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Justin C.

Thank you for the kind words Halie! Hope to see you again soon :)

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Justin C.

Thanks for the review, Julia! Love the picture! :)

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Justin C.

Thanks Morgan!!

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Justin C.

Thanks, Michelle!

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Justin C.

Thanks for the review Alberto! We appreciate you!

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6 months ago

the staff are absolutely amazing people and the vibe is so incredibly cozy ! I tell everyone I know about this place

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Justin C.

Thanks James! You rock!

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Justin C.

Thank you, Tatiana! :)

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Justin C.

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Justin C.

Come back soon, Melody! :)

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Justin C.

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Justin C.

Thanks, Savage!!! Hope you come back soon :)

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Justin C.

Thanks for the kind words, Mallary! We hope to see you again soon! :)

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10 months ago

Amazing spot! Cheese dip changed my life! Great wine selection. Best part was the service! Highly recommend this spot!

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1 year ago

Had the best time! Loved the selection of natural wines and how kind the staff was. Will definitely be back

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Lovely new local natural wine bar that shares space with Neat Coffee (which happens to be a great spot for espresso & coffee).

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Initially, I made a reservation for two through Resy, but wanted to change it to three. For some…read morereason, you cannot book a table for three. but you can book for two or four. Instead, I called them and they were able to accommodate that change. Since, Bar Tinto is in WIP, we know that parking here sucks. So come early for parking, luckily they were able to hold our table. This review is for Jonathan Garcia's menu. Kushi oysters were served with a lime mignonette already in the oyster shell. Oysters tasted fresh and good quality. The ribeye vampiro was served on a corn tortilla, with a sheet of cheese, and balanced salsa. I was expecting nice thick chunks of ribeye, but it was a thin crispy slice. I enjoyed the dish, but I was hoping for more. I tried my friend's pork belly taco and it's delicious. The fattiness was decadent. I wish I ordered one for myself. In addition, as a wine bar I would expect a wider variety of wines. They are knowledgeable about the 5 wines on the menu. It's ironic facing a wall of wines, but only able to sip on 5 varietals and some spritz options. However, the desserts were delicious and I recommend saving room for both of them. Unfortunately, I would not return here. The customer service was attentive, but kitchen is slow. If you do decide to come here, then I suggest you practice patience or come here on a date with someone you really like. Also, check their IG for an updated menu, since it probably changes often.

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This wine bar is cute, hip, and chic! I'm so happy we discovered what a neat place this is to hang…read moreout 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!

I went on a Thursday night around 615 for jazz. We got there and had to wait in a line to order…read morewine 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!

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The manager is very, very rude. I asked him very nicely if he could turn on baseball on one of many…read morethe TVs they have, and he gave me some attitude and didn't do it. Also, he was extremely rude to my father when he was trying to pay via InKind. He claimed that they were not using InKind anymore and couldn't take our InKind payment, even though they were still on the app. The reason why we went here was to use our InKind benefits, which were available here according to InKind. He then claimed that it was my father's responsibility to contact InKind about this issue and that it was our problem??? No accountability at all from the manager. Grow up. The food is pretty good. Our waitress was also great. But there are major issues besides that.

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