After ten years I revisit Wine Time, a lot has not changed. Food good, service was poor to sporadic and coordination between waiters was extremely trying, don't have food on menu that you can't buy. Please save the excuses, do the job correctly. read more

Happy Hour is awesome! Wine is delicious and they are willing to make food, vegan. Our server Jackie is over the top, she is intuitive, upbeat and simply a joy. Love the history of the place, very comfortable, options to sit inside or out. read more

Nice room. Good service . Nice patio . Good atmosphere. Below average food compared to the above good things . The chicken mole was served on basmati rice and also tasted of curry....no relation to a Mole. The Wellington meatballs were in my opinion a frozen food dish with some dry arugula . I think if they stepped up their menu and food quality this would be a great place to go for dinner read more

Lovely ambience, quality wines and cocktails..... but the food was just not good this evening. My companion and i ordered the soup flights which was disappointing. The butternut still has crunchy fresh ground onion throughout- and served lukewarm. Borderline cold. The cabbage bacon was... ok? Unseasoned needed salt pepper .... Asked if we could have the french onion but the server was unable to accommodate. Now dessert- ordered the bread pudding which was a brick of cold burned on the bottom disappointment. I love bread pudding but two bites in... ick. Will give it another try in hopes it was an off night but dang it was expensive... & had to hit a drive thru on the way home!!! read more

We had four us tonight out before our reunion had a nice dinner with friends. We had the Steak breshetta and Goat cheese Goat cheese tomato Tart. Also a pesto Flat bread. Our waitress Betsi was very good and took care of everything. read more

Adorable vibes! I loved the low lighting. The menu had great options. Very delicious. The drink menu was amazing! I did a wine flight and really enjoyed it. read more

FIRE THE CHEF Fantastic location for north Chico residents who don't want to go downtown. Unfortunately, the chef can't make decent food. Been giving them business for years and delivering polite feedback that their menu and food execution is sub par. They could be so much more if they had a competent chef that understood how to cook decent meal. I hope their business owners get the memo that most of us don't give them our dining dollars like we could if they got a competent chef. read more

Service was excellent! Beautiful dining area! Beautiful outdoor space. Nice wine selection. Cocktail was good. Food was terrible. Forgot to take pics. Flatbreads , salad, starter meat and cheese plate. Sad to say but not worth it. read more

I love the wine flights! Everything is fabulous here!! I especially like the salads and the camino bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil! The stuffed jalapeño are devine! I recommend sitting on the patio if the weather is nice! You won't regret it! read more

Bumping to a 4. The outdoor space is great, even indoors looks nice. Service is great. Wine selection was good and seems more affordable than other places. Everything I had was good, portions were a bit smaller but the same price, I blame inflation. What didn't excite me was lack of options for non vegans. This place should be their jam but not that I'm against vegan fare, if I'm eating out it's not what I'm going to pick. read more

The patio of Wine Time at dusk is magical! They have created a very intimate space that feels like you're sitting in the courtyard of an estate... not a restaurant. The service was exceptional and there were plenty of options for our vegan friends. I (not vegan) wish there was a more diverse or robust selection of small plates / appetizers, but what we did order was delicious. My only real gripe is their limited hours. I would love if they opened earlier, and were open Sundays! read more

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Really cool ambiance! Usually they have flight specials. Great appetizers, wonderful selection of wines.

I was just here tonight. The food is exactly what I'd hoped for. Had a cheese plate, salad, and bolognese. The food tasted fresh and sauce was very balanced. Overall, I'd say the food was very comforting for the fall season. They also had several seasonal soups to offer which all look good. It looks like they might be connected to a local farm because the salad was super fresh with exquisite flavors. Very nice and knowledgeable staff - recommended a great wine to go with the food. The atmosphere is very pleasant - lounge style background music. Perfect place for a date or a family dinner. read more

Food, service and ambiance amazing. Yes port wine and espresso brownie please ahhhhhh! Thank you for a wonderful pre birthday celebration! We will be back!! read more

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Fantastic service! Menu change was nice and food was great! Dinner for me was served in the patio and despite the cooler temperatures, it was wonderful! Overall a beautiful evening. read more

The location is great for people on north side of town. Parking was good and off street. Building and ambiance inside were very nice. The table configuration was strange, felt like we were sitting in a pathway. They have a beautiful bar and good bartenders, however a limited selection of mixers and booze. They clearly want you to buy off their drink menu only. While they had some nice looking drinks, no one in our group chose from their menu. We all had to settle on some variation of drink they could make. We were just there for appetizer and that menu was very limited. Service was friendly but a little slow. Overall if you want a cocktail and appetizer, this is probably not the first choice. Unfortunately probably have to head downtown. read more

Drove by and saw the Tap Room sign but realized it was closed. Saw Wine Time directly across the parking lot and decided to check it out with some friends for drinks before dinner. There are about 6-8 tables or seating areas set up outside per Covid regulations. We walked up asking if there was any availability for a party of 3. There were several open tables but were told they were fully booked but they "would check". A few minutes later the host came back and said there was just one table left. We were seated promptly and given a menu, wine list, and beer menu. I ordered a glass of the Foxglove cab which was nice. Covid rules require food items purchased on the same tab as alcohol so we ordered their meat and cheese platter and fresh vegan spring rolls. The spring rolls, two pieces, were delicious. I loved the pistachio dipping sauce. The service was friendly and attentive. We had a great time there with good food and great company. read more

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Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. Can't wait to come back. Definitely try the charcuterie and the French onion soup. 10/10 read more

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The atmosphere on the patio is lovely, and the service is top notch. Hopefully, as the weather gets more chilly, they will add patio heaters- we were cold, but insisted on staying outdoors due to Covid precautions. The wine / bubbly flights are fun. In terms of the food, the standout was the spring roll. Delicious. I found the flat breads way too cheesy. We got the bread plate, and I wish the olive oil/ balsamic was pour your own. Everyone likes their own ratio. We appreciated their ability to accommodate to different dietary restrictions. Overall, it's a good spot. read more

What a pleasant place to spend an evening. They let us camp as we were two old friends with a lot of catching up to do. A bottle of Turnbull Cabernet, a spring roll, baked brie and a charcuterie plate - heaven. The servers could not have been more accommodating and professional. I will return. read more

This is a fun place to go in Chico. Small plates and wine are their thing. Service is good and the ambiance is nice. There's outside dining with heaters in a garden setting and a good selection of wines by the glass. The interior is like an upscale barn - high and woodsy. They also have a place for beer and another "real" bar with mixed drinks, etc. These are all separate from Wine Time. There is also a boutique hotel on the premises - the James, I believe. Plenty of parking, too. read more

I love wine time. The service has always been helpful and knowledgeable. The ambiance is beautiful especially in spring on the patio. The staff has extensive knowledge about wine and food pairings. You'll usually end up learning more about wine. read more

I live in Southern California now but I miss wine time so much. Nothing compares to this place

During covid social distancing (No 4, 2020). As always very nice small plates, good wine choices and super service. Virtually no other customers during our 4-6pm here. Servers all wore masks and seemed very covid social distancing oriented. I highly recommend uou give Wine Time a try. read more

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Very nice atmosphere friendly service I love the outdoor setting! The food was amazing.

Relaxed atmosphere with delicious plates. Shared plates are yummy as well. Patio dining is my fav. Great combo of wine bar/casual dining. You can even host a private party in a reserved side room. read more

Came here for dinner a few weeks ago. Absolutely delicious. Tons of vegan and vegetarian options. The spring rolls were to die for. Got the vegan stuffed portabella and omg never had a better one. Service was a little off for being super slow but I'll Definitely be back. read more

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Fun place for wine, really good food, decent service. If you're in the mood for a wine flight with a couple of bites to accompany it, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better spot. I also love the aesthetics both inside and outside - all of the shops in this area look and feel great (Wine Time, Lost Dutchman, Strongwater, and Hotel James). read more

Quite, great atmosphere, very comfortable Napa feel to this little wine bar. Very nice selection of wines and wine flights, and a few beers for non wine drinkers. The food was a bit of a let down honestly,not as good as I would of expected for the atmosphere and the price. The food came out spaced apart so as we waited for everyone's food ours got cold. The flavors were a bit underwhelming and just not put together as well as would be expected when your paying $25 a plate. Overall If they would step up the food side of the house a bit this would be an A+ eatery but as it sits today it's a strong C. read more

This place has done social distancing right! Had a marvelous time sitting on the patio with 2 of my friends for a long catch up. Great food, great wine, great service. I love that they take reservations for both inside and outside seating. Check this place out. read more

We were kicked off our table when there were 3 other tables open- but evidently the people wanted our table. My friends and I had not seen each other for a year and wanted to stay visiting each other. We were asked to move- instead we left. It should be told when a person calls in that if their particular table isn't available they will need to sit elsewhere instead of kicking 4 people off a table. This used to be my favorite restaurant, not anymore. read more

Part of four and everyone happy with their order. I had the beef bourguignon and it was delicious. Really, really good. Service and atmosphere excellent. read more

What has happened to Wine Time? The outdoor ambient used to be such a selling point. Last time I was there I had to leave abruptly because the beautiful outdoor waterfall plants and foliage were all gone. What use to be a cute outdoor escape was now filled with clumsy iron patio sets. Also, what happened to your crowd? It's really changed. read more

5 stars for ambience. It's beautiful architecture with great ambience is the #1 reason why I would come back. I ordered the pork meatballs bolognese which was really good and substantial. We also ordered a chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert and that was just marvelous. read more

Was from out of town and dropped in for a glass of wine. Was greeted by Allison who was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the wines they were pouring. She made a couple of excellent recommendations. The wine list is not too lengthy, but is nicely balanced and includes a healthy selection of red and white varietals by the glass. They also offer different sized pours in case you want to try more than one wine. Had the Bunocristiani OPC a Napa Valley Cabernet blend and a small taste of the Horse and Plow Cab Franc from Sonoma County. Both were excellent. The setting is comfortable, nicely appointed and the service was top shelf. The next time I'm in town will definitely drop in for glass of wine! read more

We love the gourmet food prepared with the freshest ingredients, the lovely ambience, and the gracious service. These were the reasons we reserved the private dining room for our small wedding reception on 11/10. Jasmine James was so helpful, guiding us in the pairing of wine and food, including vegan options. Then, the Camp Fire started on 11/8. When the wedding cake was delivered to Wine Time on the afternoon of the 10th, we learned that they had closed on Friday and would be closed that night as well because the owners' home had burned in the fire. HOWEVER, this wonderful family, who had lost so much, opened their doors for our small reception. The chef and sous chef came in and prepared a delicious feast; Jasmine was our most excellent server. From the first glass of wine to the last cup of French press coffee, it was a beautiful evening. Thank you, James Family, for doing so much to give us happiness at a time when you were hurting. read more

Looking for a Sunday brunch venue from 2,500 miles away was challenging, until I contacted Wine Time. Recommended to me by my cousin, who also told me about their quaint hotel, Hotel James, my search was over!! Ellen was more than accommodating and the wait staff went above and beyond in making the post-wedding brunch a total success! Look no further for a venue to host an occasion! This is your place! read more

What a beautiful establishment! The ambiance is so warm and you just feel so relaxed and able to enjoy and hear the conversation with your company! I really enjoy coming here ! Grab a few girlfriends and take your special someone and enjoy! read more

Great place! Delicious wine and good friends. Out door service with heated area that's covered. Beautiful wood and vines with gargoyle designs. They gave a great wine garden area as well as hotel James. read more

Food: MB, C, E, and I had an impromptu Galentine's Day dinner without reservations at 5:30pm. Fondue special on Valentine's Day weekend for $20 for 3-4 people? Pretty good deal. We opted for the classic cheese fondue. While we had enough melted cheese in our fondue pot, we didn't have enough of the bread and veggie cubes, so we had to tack on an extra $5 for an additional plate of food. Fondue wasn't that tasty either. Maybe next time, we should order from their tapas and food menu. Service: Inattentive. Our waitress accidentally gave our order of spanakoptika to another table. How is that possible?! Since the item hadn't arrived when we finished our fondue, we cancelled it. Ambience: Classy and upscale place. Live music at 7pm on Saturdays. Most people were dressed up in elegant dresses and suits. My friends and I just came from a winery tour, so we were much more casually dressed. I'll come back for occasional drinks and their Painted Cellar Night events (painting and wine nights, anyone?), and give their food menu and servers a second chance. read more