The Tastiest Wine Bars in Fresno

Cork & Knife

★★★★★ 4.5 (63)

"Love this place and their spin on a charcuterie board. I love the beef sausage and many different samplings of cheese. The service is amazing and the ambiance is very quaint. This is definitely a fun place to meet friends. While the parking is a little tricky since it's in dwtn Clovis, don't let that stop you from trying this place. You'll be so glad you did!!"

Queen's Inn by the River

★★★★☆ 4.2 (90) • $$

"Wonderful getaway, will definitelybe back. Off the beaten path with clean rooms and great surroundings. We were in the main motel building in Room 7 ADA compliant. We needed a rollaway bed for our son which was very comfortable and an extra $25 for the whole stay. Coffee maker with pods in the room along with a microwave. Customer service is the best. Idle Restaurant on site is exceptional. Loved the unique food and great service. A wine tasting patio closer to the rooms and office with a great view of the "river". Enjoyed hiking in and around the property.Very reasonably priced but if you've never been there, best to arrive during daylight hours since the property is down a driveway about 100 yards down a hill."

Bauhaus

★★★★★ 4.7 (169) • $$

"Why do I love it here. The open kitchen. When other restaurants say this, they don't REALLY mean it. Here, it is in fact a place where you're watching and engaging with the chef. Listening to the chef idéate in real time was fun. The menu is curated in such a thoughtful way. The seasonal consideration keeps you on your toes from season to season. We had the clam steamers. Gambas (shrimp), beef Wellington, the baby artichokes and the broquetas (sardines) en vinagre. The staff makes excellent pairing recommendations throughout your meal and is attentive as much as possible.Reservations aren't required but if you want to sit at the bar (highly recommended), I'd make one and call and request the bar."

Las Casuelas

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

"We went there in a family gathering. First of all, the free chips and salsa are AMAZING. The chips are warm and freshly cooked. I will go again there just for the chips.Coming to the food, I ordered burrito loco which is like a Cali burrito. It comes with fries, guacamole, chicken, rice and bean inside. It tastes good expect I feel the Chicken should be more seasoned, mine tastes very chicken. I normally don't enjoy the boil meat flavor (I am Indian duhh)I took off one star because of the chicken.The service is excellent, the server gave two refills of the chips, mostly consumed by me. And we didn't ask for it, she asked if we want refill. Also we waited 10-15 mins for part of the family to arrive, and the server didn't ask once if we are ready to order, no rushing of any kind.A must visit Mexican place. I will definitely go again there."

Jacks Urban Eats - Fresno

★★★★☆ 3.5 (537) • $$

"The outside of this place made me think it was going to be a restaurant but it is way more casual. To our surprise when we walked in we realized it was an order at the counter situation. The prices were reasonable so I didn't expect too much. However I risked it by getting the chicken dish. We also got a salmon salad. It's a nice step up from the Whole Foods bar in terms of the salad. The veggies were kind of weirdly cut. It felt like cafeteria food upgraded. But the flavor was good. The portion size was also good. However the chicken dish was dry. Sitting next to us was a family with seven kids! So it's a kid friendly place. Fast casual. You grab your own utensils. I think we would be back if we were grocery shopping and needed a healthy bite. I'd get the salad again and pass on the plates."

Angelini's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (214) • $$

"The food was absolutely delicious I enjoyed every taste and the marinara sauce was divine. The service was fantastic and I felt very happy about how they attended us for anything. The atmosphere felt peaceful and welcoming. Having dinner here was worth every dollar and bringing the family together for a special time. I love it"

On The Edge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (258) • $

"Service, food, and ambiance were fantastic. Quick to get our coffee and food order out. Patio was clean and had plenty of seating. Was a nice place to bring the family."

Tap & Cellar

★★★★★ 4.5 (116) • $$

"Never knew this place was there, had a retirement party for my cousin there it was really nice great food pizza was very good and filling, I thought they had margaritas or something like that only beer and wine I don't drink beer or wine so we only had soda but the waitress said in a couple weeks they will be serving of their drinks so I will go back. They had a live band I get it bands are meant to be loud but they were just too loud. All of n all I would recommend to everyone to go"

The Grove House

★★★★★ 4.8 (60)

"The food here was excellent, loved the nachos and fries. Great, friendly service too! The outdoor area was really nice with plenty of shade. I brought my 4 year old, and felt the environment was family friendly. There were several dogs there too. Impressive beer list, both on tap and in the fridge. I was in town on my way to Yosemite and found myself wishing The Grove House was closer because I'd be a regular.Wish I could add an extra star for having Mister Matt's Lemonade juice boxes (we love those)!"

The Alley

★★★★★ 4.9 (60) • $$

"I really liked this place. It's a really cute wine and beer bar with a limited food menu and an assortment of board and card games for customer use. Friendly service. Indoors were only a few tables and 4 window seats on each side of the door, so social distancing could be a challenge unless one commandeers window seats as we did. The business has a patio but I did not visit it. Pizza was good if not a bit too cheesy; we got the last one (salami and jalapeños) at 8 pm on a Saturday. Would definitely return."

Bella Vino Cellar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (32) • $$

"Great environment, great wine, great place to drink with friends. They accommodated a large table of people and we're very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely come back if I was in the area again."

The Coffee Saloon

★★★★☆ 4 (20)

"Ok, you have to go to The Coffee Saloon... doe many reasons. Original, quaint, western decor and feel equals the coffee drinks they produce from the bar. And the owner April is a hometown girl. No reason not to support!!! A friend of mine took me snd I didn't want to leave. Inside=awesome, outside patio=awesome. Staff & Patrons=awesome. Highly recommended and give yourself an hour or more. Great for business meetings. Go April!! Keep up the great work for the community!!"

The Tap House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (135) • $$

"I had to work in Madera for the week and Madera isn't exactly the downtown area you may be used to. Madera doesn't have many spots to go to but I found The Tap House! This place was super kool! Lots of rotating beers, great food, trivia night, and there was a Tap take over from Altamont brewing company. But the best part were the beertenders!From the very first night there, Erykah was a blast! Funny, down to earth, very attentive, and never steered us wrong on the menu! She always knew what to recommend! She kept us laughing too! Great customer service!I recommend to stop by for the beer, food, the experience and of Course Erykah! She made what I thought was going to be a subpar week much better! Stop in! Your welcome!"

Saint Joaquin

★★★★★ 4.5 (39) • $$

"This place is so cute!! I love that we have options for natural wines and the staff is more than happy to provide recommendations. The space is welcoming and cozy, and they have many different options each night for entertainment (jazz, trivia, etc). I love to come here and try something new, while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere."

Vinhos

★★★★★ 4.6 (37)

"This place is always such a friendly and relaxing vibe. The live music is always a great change from a standing room only bar. The wine always moves me out of my regular tastes. This is the reason I joined their wine club. I stopped giving my money to Napa supplier to support a local business. I have seen the negative view about their view of lgbtq+ and I want to say from first hand experience...this business has been open and welcoming to myself and my wife."

Most Wanted Wine Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (98) • $$

"Yummy brunch. Three drinks and two entrees only $63. That's a win! Plus kind and skilled servers AND a fun ambiance with heaters and live music."

Hi-Fi Wine

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Stumbled upon this place while in town for a conference. Cute shop, super helpful staff, and nice vibe."

Firenze Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.8 (394) • $$

"This is our regular spot, the food and service is always TOP NOTCH!Their commitment to serving our community during the scamdemic was unparalleled.Unfortunately, being a regular I have become complacent and neglected to tell the "yelp world" how fantastic they are!! Thank you for many years of GREAT food, service and times!!!"

The Local Grape

★★★★★ 4.6 (20) • $$

"Amazing place. Great wines for the Sierra...but what you need to do is meet the owner. Super nice. And if you want Ramen. It's next around the bar. Must do in Mariposa."

Camp 4

★★★★★ 4.6 (751) • $$

"We've been frequenting Camp 4 for many years, so I find it hard to believe that I've never reviewed it before! Simply put, this is the absolute best date spot in Modesto, Quick tip: make a reservation, just makes things easier. When you first walk in, you immediately notice the ambiance, and the front area is dimly lit seems kind of small, but it's the perfect atmosphere to enjoy yourself and your company. But don't think that's all, there is a huge annex in the back that can accommodate larger parties. The food is simply incredible, they almost always have something special on the menu that they didn't the month before. Always gives you something new to try. The wine selection is awesome and they offer wine flights, if you'd like to try a few different wines at once. I've tried most things on the menu, from the paninis to the baller board. I cannot recommend the baller board enough, it's an absolute enormous selection of meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruit selections. They explain the entire board and give you all the details about each item. Please, give Camp 4 a try if you haven't already. I promise it'll be your next go to spot."

Verona Cucina Italiana

★★★★☆ 3.6 (274) • $$$

"Food was delicious. Waiter very attentive and food came quickly. Large salads. Nice choices. Ambiance was good at 5 pm. Starting ramping by 6:30 pm due to the game on in the bar area although there is a protective glass between the bar and restaurant. Great patio seating. Will return."

Yosemite Wine Tails

★★★★★ 4.8 (20) • $$

"A fun touch of class brought to the mountain community! Exquisite wines for the experienced palette yet approachable for the beginner taster. Colette was knowledgeable on varietals and had plenty of food recommendations to pair. Very welcoming atmosphere with the live band playing in the large area across from the bar. Lots of options to take home as well that you wouldn't find in the grocery store, without the gamble! Everything is delicious! The friendliest pup to greet you at the door as well, definitely bringing my dogs next time!"

Oakhill Wine + Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (55)

"We had reservations for dinner tonight for a party of 10. The hostess up front told us that we would still have to wait another 20 minutes or so despite having reservations. At first, we were a little irritated given that we had kids and an elderly member in our group. But the owner, Raul worked quickly to help resolve the situation. We ended up only having to wait an additional 10 minutes. We were sat promptly. Our hostess Marissa was great. We ordered a few appetizers and our dinner. My daughters' dinners arrived quickly. Which was great, given that my daughters were pretty hungry by this point. I ordered the ravioli. It was delish!! They're homemade with just a hint of lemon flavor but nothing too overwhelming. My SIL ordered the mussels. I tried one of hers. It was amazing and very light. I love the sauce that accompanied the dish. We were celebrating 2 birthdays, so we had a couple desserts. Our favorite was the lemon tart. Overall, everything was amazing. The service was wonderful. Will definitely be back!!"

Rainbird

★★★★☆ 4.3 (155) • $$$$

"We stopped by for a quick brunch and the staff was so friendly. Kao, you were awesome. He have us plenty of recommendations. The food was fresh, and honestly large portions so, share some plates if you want to try some different items. Comfortable and beautiful decor. Will be back for another experience."

Winebar bistro

★★★★★ 4.9 (15)

"A rare spot for Fresno!Chris is knowledgeable & patient; I had a couple requirements for a few bottles and Chris found stellar wines. I was also pleased to find that the wines were reasonably priced. The space looks relaxing if you want to try one of their wines by the glass and have a few nibbles."

L’Amore Wine & Dine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (20) • $$

"Went there with my grandfather first time this Saturday. Service was great and the wine was amazing"

A Matter of Taste

★★★★☆ 4.2 (55) • $$

"We had the 3 course meal with wine pairings for each. Elijah was our server. He was excellent. He provided great customer service, and knowledgable information of the wines and pairings with our salad, main course and dessert. We left here happy and will definitely return."

The Vine House

★★★★★ 4.6 (106) • $$

"This little area in Ripon has some amazing food options and the Vine House is on the top of that list. From the cozy ambiance to the fantastic and attention service, this is one of my favorite restaurants to go to in Ripon. They change their menu weekly so my food review may not apply, but their quality is top notch. Also make sure to check their website for their opening hours as Yelp is currently not up to date.I came for dinner and brunch and personally my favorite item from the dinner was actually the French Dip ($19) and for Breakfast/Brunch the The Vine House Benedict ($17) was a 10/10 as well.The French Dip doesn't come with sides, but it's filling as is and they use really high quality cuts of meat. The melted provolone and the au jus were perfect. For their breakfast I also love their Benedict because they spread spinach artichoke dip on the english muffine and it really makes it better than your standard Benedict.I would for sure come back to Vine House every time whenever I can because the great quality and service is unmatched."

Pastas Pronto

★★★★☆ 4 (147) • $$

"Went for my Birthday, and it was absolutely delicious! Always has been anytime we have gone!The staff is friendly and the chef has it down!!Thank you for a wonderful dinner!"

American Italian Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (91)

"This was our first time here. The place is very nicely done inside. The staff all were very friendly, polite, and courteous. The food was outstanding! I had the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti and the sauce was the best I ever had! I don't please easily so that says something! I price was great and the portions were great as well. Well done!"

Bella Luna

★★★★☆ 3.9 (594) • $$

"Came in from out of town and had an amazing time at Bella Luna. Met the owner Giancarlo and his wife who were helping servers, taking drink orders and chatting to many of the regulars. The vibe was a great mix of upscale food and fun entertainment with the music playing in the background. The lamb shank was amazing, the cocktails were tasty and the chocolate cake was a great way to end the evening. 500% recommend this place for a special night out or just a delicious meal mid week."

The Point

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (24)

"Amazing view of the lake and beautiful renovation. Perfect for the whole family. My kids and grandparents loved the meal and game tables in the bar area. Hope more people support this business!"