Millay

I have no idea how I've managed to live in SF for so many years and only just recently discovered that this sake bar existed! I recently came here with friends to try some various sakes. The space is fairly small and didn't have any large tables, so it was a bit hard for our group of 7. But we made do. Besides that, the ambiance was very cute and cozy. This spot is probably better for a date night rather than a huge group gathering. Bottles are discounted on certain days of the week, including on Sunday when we visited. I'll definitely come back soon on one of those days!

I didn't even know we had a sake bar in the city but this was SO cute!This was my first time specifically going to a sake bar, and I'm used to sake traditionally being more on the dry and savory side but this totally opened a bunch of doors for me.The vibe is super cute and cozy, and they had some event going on the night we were there so there was a DJ tucked in the corner of the entrance playing some good beats. It was a bit loud inside, but I feel like that's expected for more bars on a Friday night.We got to create our own custom sake flight by picking the smallest size of sake available, and the bartender (and owner I'm guessing) was so friendly and helped us pick out 2 different sakes each from 3 different categories (a total of 6 different sakes). They had a nice range, from savory and umami to fruity/sweet. We tried fruity, fruity and aromatic, and dry and bright for our 3 categories.The fruity ones were actually so sweet -- it tasted like honey sticks from the farmer's market which was amazingg and not what I was expecting at ALL! Perfect dessert alcohol. The fruity and aromatic ones were a great balanced option, with just the right amount of sweet and floral notes. I would definitely sip on that. The dry and bright was truly dry and bright LOL -- more like your conventional sake and strong but still really good!I would definitely recommend to check out and expand your sake palette!

What a charming and quaint neighborhood wine bar Millay is.It's a cosy little nook that I believe is in the space of the former M&L Market with their yummy sandos. Wine and sake is the name of the game here with a curated selection of bottles. The best spot is one of the benches by the window for some prime people watching. Highly recommend on sunny days. Friendly and helpful staff will help you find something you'll like. Millay is a pure delight.

I loved the ambiance inside, super cozy and intimate. I got the sake flight since I couldn't choose, and our server did a great job describing each sake in our flight and checking in on us. Highly recommend for a cute date night or just a place to sit and sip!

Love this spot! We asked the bartender for recs because the menu was so long (but super well organized by wine, sake, and flavor profiles for both) and got a great orange wine and plum sake. They were both sweet and fruity, exactly like we had asked. I've never been a fan of sake but this place makes me wanna try a more! It's super dark but we liked the vibes, and they have a 40% section in the back packed full of wines and sakes.

We've only been a few times so far but have thoroughly enjoyed our visits and we need to go back more! It feels really warm and inviting, and we've loved all the fun wines and sakes we've tried here, as well as the people!We lucked out with Angel on our first visit. Love the wine and sake selection for a glass here where the vibe is always right, or for shopping for a bottle or 2 to take home. Staff is super nice, never pushy, always helpful. I think it may be dog friendly? Angel's dog was there our first time. Seems they're having more and more events and collabs so can't wait to head back - this weekend hopefully!

Millay is our go-to spot, and for good reason! My gf and I frequent this sake-wine bar at least 2-3 times a week, drawn in by the warm and inviting ambiance. The decor is understated, yet elegant - like a subtle, well-dressed friend. But the real cherry on top is the atmosphere: chatting with the proprietors - Angel and Erik - and fellow patrons always adds a little something extra to the experience. They are just that passionate about nat wine and sake, and they love giving newcomers the lowdown of all the varieties and the art of tasting them. Or in this case, lovely namazakes inside an unassuming, tastefully decorated space, with a dash of conviviality.Hot tips:* They have a cellar in the back, lovely selection, 40% off the menu of you get it to go. * Sunday is no-corkage day: buy a few bottles from the cellars and sip on premise* Tinned fish collection is fantastic

Such a cute but intimate evening spot! Living nearby, I thought it was just a wine bar from the outside, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out they have an extensive selection of sake. The bartender gave us a few recommendations, and we sat by the window for a glass of wine, and later, some sake. I'd love to come back again!

I came here a couple months ago while I was walking home and was delightfully suprised by the selection! Its kinda tucked away but don't let that dissuade you, its a great spot.I forgot to write down what I had but I seek out Nama Sake and they had some! So thats what I had :)The staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu as well.If you're looking for some wine and/or Sake, defo check this place out.

The vibes and service of this wine/sake bar are great! I do wish there were more wine by the glass options but the sake flight options are awesome