Colony Wine Merchant

I had been here a number of times for various events, but never for a date night, but I am so happy my husband and I came! We parked in the structure non-residential structure and made the very short walk over. We were treated promptly and were told we couldn't anywhere, so we chose the comfy chairs by the window. We started the evening with wine and the charcuterie board, which was chefs choice, and very good! Highly recommend. We had a couple more glasses of wine and the meatballs, which were so delicious. I highly recommend them! They have a Mediterranean flavor and were definitely something I would order again. We finished the evening with panna cotta and the white port and they were both the perfect ending to an amazing evening together.I would highly recommend you come visit and spend some time here enjoying the food, wine and the company you choose!

This wine bar is an Anaheim gem! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The decor inside is beautiful, and we usually like sitting in there to enjoy it. You can't go wrong with any of their wines, and they are great with suggestions based on your palette. The service is amazing as well.Their food is great too! We love to do a charcuterie plate. The drunken goat cheese is a must! If they happen to have the bread and butter on the menu, you are in for a treat. Warm locally baked cheesy focaccia bread with a homemade chili oil butter. It is one of the best things I have eaten in a long time!And don't forget dessert! Their chocolate chip cookies are to die for and their new flourless chocolate cake (dairy and gluten free) is outstanding.I have also hosted a private event here before, and they were incredibly helpful and accommodating with the planning process. Our guests loved it!I cannot recommend this place enough.

Not sure how I haven't already written a review for one of my favorite places, but here we are? If you're looking for your neighborhood "cheers" bar, but want wine, this is your place! I love that there are always rotating wine flights that are carefully curated. I appreciate that the wineries are family owned and that they have a good mix of varietals to try. The team here is knowledgeable about everything they offer on the menu, and they are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Food wise- I would say everything is gourmet. I love how they rotate the food menu and have seasonal items. They also have some specials every now and then including desserts. Not a wine person? There's always craft beer on tap, as well as bottles/cans. The ambience is cozy and inviting. They do live music each week as well which is always a good time. Additionally, they host other events and wine tastings throughout the year. To sum it up: Go here. You won't regret it, your heart will be happy.

What a cute little gem! Absolutely loved meeting my girlfriends for some wine and charcuterie last night at Colony Wine Merchant. The atmosphere is very delightful and inviting. I loved the decor of the place, it is perfect for a quiet date night, or girls night out. Our server was so nice and very good with helping us choose great wines. I love that they have such a unique selection of wines for great prices! We ordered two different bottles and loved each (I can't remember the names unfortunately). I also loved their charcuterie board, you get to choose between 3 or 5- and also if you would like just cheese or meat. Overall, I genuinely loved spending my evening here and will definitely be returning. Thanks, Colony Merchant, for a great evening!

The ambiance was spot on, with just the right selection of wines. The flight was selected with perfection! And we couldnt be any happier. Our servers were tentative and very helpful with every visit. We will definitely come back soon! Give this place a try.

This place is awesome. I absolutely love going here to relax. Wines and food are so good here. I call this my happy place. Highly recommend. Staff and the environment are friendly. This place is great to unwind and feel invigorated.

A fabulous reprieve from the insanity that is Disney mania in Anaheim! Tucked away off the main street, they have gorgeous indoor and outdoor dining options. I wandered into Colony Wine Merchant after walking 2 miles north during my recent trip out West for a concert. The staff there welcomed me with open arms and explained their concept. Colony Wine Merchant is a wine retailer, restaurant, and wine school. I settled in at the bar and watched regular after regular waltz in on a Friday night, escaping the unexpected drizzle that evening. Without a doubt, they were offered the flight of the week, or their usual wine as they reviewed the menu or waited for friends and family to join. I had a glass of white wine and ordered the marinated olives and the citrus & fennel salmon. Both were highly recommended by the staff. As I read my book and leisurely ate my dinner, I couldn't help but feel so at peace. The dimly lit dining area, beautiful artwork and free-flowing conversations felt like a cozy dream! I sat for hours and never felt any pressure to leave or order more. When it was time to check out, they dropped the most delicious piece of chocolate on my receipt and I happily went back to my room to sleep. I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for friends to catch up, a nice dinner date with a partner, or a cozy solo dinner! This was the perfect definition of a "girl dinner"!

Update: We absolutely love Colony but were very sad to find out you can't bring a baby in there. I haven't looked at their website in years, so I didn't know. We showed up with our in laws and our 15 month old, on their last day with us while they were visiting, and had to go somewhere else. I don't want to give 1 star, but I don't understand how Pali Wine down the street can have kids in their establishment, but Colony can't. We'd have to get a babysitter just to go, and usually with date nights (which are more few and far between now), we often go down near the beach, or somewhere else with more to do. So sadly we won't be back for quite awhile. :-(

Finally - a beautiful wine and charcuterie joint with a great selection and NO ICE! I have a lifelong fear of frozen liquids, and the staff walked me through their entire drink chilling process. Yes it's cold, BUT ITS NOT FROZEN! Thanks for making a safe space for us!

The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The wines were fantastic. We did a Brit, Pinot Grigio, rose and a red blend. Liked all of them very much. The food was delicious. Seasonal salad was fresh, light but full of flavor.