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A Grape In The Fog
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 3 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 3 pm - 12 am
Sun 2 pm - 8 pm
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
77 reviews for A Grape In The Fog
Review Highlights
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"I also shared a delicious cheese plate with my friends." In 15 reviews -
"...is excellent and responsive and the owner Beth is charming." In 13 reviews -
"AGITF is now having great live music." In 7 reviews
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77 reviews in English
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Review from Ron P.
Pacifica, CA
Updated - 12/1/2011
AGITF is now having great live music. The owner seems to be very supportive of even local blues musicians--which is fantastic. We love this place, the owner, the staff and the atmosphere.
As for the comments about the "old lady" who asked people to move -- get over it--give her a break. I'd like to see you guys have that kind of spunk when you are 75-80 years old.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/7/2011
If you are cruising down coastal Highway 1, after you enjoy the sunset, stop by this intimate and… Read more »
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Review from Jill M.
Oakland, CA
1/17/2012
Nice choice for a cozy glass of wine. Nicely done décor, relaxing ambiance. I had a good glass of cab on the happy hour special this last Saturday.
Best part of the experience was Christine - part of a friendly staff. She gave us out-of-towners lots of appreciated advice. Even phoned the owner to get the low down on area restaurants. The kind of service that can make a weekend! -
Review from John-Michael S.
San Francisco, CA
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't give five stars easily - you have to get to perfection for a 5th star. :) That being said:
What I liked about A Grape in the Fog include:
1. Nice ambiance - fairly reasonable noise, nice looking surroundings, comfortable setting.
2. Live music - and of quality - the duet who played and sang were talented while I was there and managed to pull off a wide variety of older music in multiple language including some fun standards from years ago.
3. Wine Flight specials - it's nice to have a flight to try when you're at a wine bar - gives you a chance to see what you might like and explore some new things.
4. Tasty chocolate thins - not a necessity but a nice counterpoint to the wine.
5. Attentive staff who were always ensuring all customers satisfaction.
6. Appreciation of a birthday - a group had a birthday and the owner was happy to accommodate a tray of mini-cupcakes - nice of them to allow outside cupcakes.
So, would I go back? Definitely. I had a great time and I would recommend it to anyone else who was playing around on the coastline and wanted a nice place to stop in along the way. -
Review from Andrew Y.
4/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Happy hour prices! Variety of wines! They have red flights and white flights. I asked for a separate variety for my red flight and my wish was granted! I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence but it was really nice of the server to do this for me. The prices of wines are about average. There is a lot of parking on Sunday. This is a nice place to start your Pacifica trip.
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Review from Vanessa W.
San Francisco, CA
8/29/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Definitely a hidden gem. Tried this wine bar out yesterday and Christine took great care of us!
I've been exploring my fair share of wine bars because it's really the best thing to do if you want to explore wines without having to buy bottles and pouring them out.
We had a Predator Old Vine Zin which was absolutely amazing, a Grenache, a vintage port, a cheese plate with three different cheeses, and a delicious bread pudding with whipped cream.
The vibe is very home-y, very cozy and very Pacifica. There were a bunch of older people there, some girlfriends catching up, and a young couple playing chess. The name of the wine bar is very fitting. It's very foggy but there is something to be said about drinking red wine on a cold summer day.
For the prices, their selection of wines, their dessert, and their amazing cheese plates - this is a definitely a wine bar that we will be frequenting often.Listed in: WINE BARS
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Review from Craig C.
Pacifica, CA
11/15/2011
My wife and I have been here several times. Sometimes it's just us, but we usually go with friends. We've had a terrific time, every time.
It's a friendly and casual/unpretentious place that serves very nice wine and food. It's the kind of place you can stop in for a quick glass, or spend extended time leisurely sampling different wines and cheeses.
Beth has successfully created a place that has a sense of community. Judging from her thoughtful (and humble) responses to various Yelp reviews, it's clear she aims to please and wants people to enjoy their experience.
Would I suggest driving e great distances to visit the AGITF? Probably not. But if you live in (or near) Pacifica or are in the area, stop in for a flight! -
Review from Owen M.
Pacifica, CA
8/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
QUICK TASTE: Nice addition to the Pacifica landscape. Avoids CA wine bar attitude trap. Casual atmosphere fits coastal, non-wine-country setting. Reds & whites by the glass for $7-12, but three Pinots are higher at $14-15/glass. Mostly CA wines, but several international whites. Happy hour daily: Monday = all night; Tuesday - Saturday = 3 to 6; Sunday = 2 to 5. Small fixed food menu (not really a focus). Check website for days when full meals are catered and when musicians will be setting up in the back. Lots of parking, except on Wednesdays during farmers market season.
PULL UP A STOOL: With my beer chugging days behind me, I much prefer the fruit of the vine and so I love finally having a wine bar down the street in Pacifica. They deserve - and get - a star from me just for that! And the staff really seems to be trying to integrate the place into the community, which is great.
Looks like they are taking a middle-of-the-road approach to their list: no attempts to really blow the socks off wine geeks' feet, but no Yellow Tail either. Seems like a good strategy, at least until they find their niche.
Last month, the reds were predominantly Californian, with an Argentine Cab and a French Beaujolais thrown in for good measure. Listed CA wineries included Laughing Raven (Alexander), LeoJami (Monterey), Nine (Paso Robles), Mobius (Sonoma) and Klinker Brick (Lodi). The three most expensive glasses on the list were all Pinots (Pali, Dominico and Silver Mountain). I didn't check the whites as closely, but I remember more international offerings on whites than reds: Austrian Gruner, Italian Moscato d'Asti, French Beaujolais Blanc and Portuguese Vinho Verde (I know, VV is a vino wine snobs love to hate, but it can be a legitimate summery choice if it's cold, really young and you like a white with a wee bit of spritz). CA white locales included Napa, Dry Creek and Arroyo Seco. AGITF also stocks several sparklers, but I haven't popped any myself.
They carry SanTasti, if you like doing flights and prefer to cleanse your palate between sips.
Those doing the pouring are cool about letting you take a sip before ordering, and will often join you, especially if the bottle wasn't just opened. IMHO a few reds were overly oxygen-exposed, so I just moved on to something else. Not an issue.
Happy hour used to entail 2 bucks off any glass of wine on the list. These days, the house picks four wines and sells them for $5/glass during happy hour, and everything else is regular price. One happy hour bottle last month was a 2008 Cab from Mil Piedras (Mendoza Argentina). It's a $10 bottle at retail. You make the call on value.
As with any establishment of this kind, how good a time you have is going to depend a lot on the crowd you are with and the person doing the pouring (or how much you enjoy your own company). Not surprisingly, some folks at AGITF are chattier and more fun than others, but everyone I've encountered has been friendly and interested in wine. I was just hanging out and didn't get into much wine-speak with the staff, so I don't really know what the experience levels are here. But there certainly are no big egos as far as I can tell, which is great b/c that can kill the otherwise laid back atmosphere that seems to fit our little coastal town.
AGITF has a few simple food options (sandwiches, cheese, olives, etc.) that are always on the menu. Check the website for dates when the one-man caterer will be serving a more substantial repast. I haven't dined here yet, but I know they don't have much of a kitchen back there and so, if I did want to eat, I'd be sure to rein in my culinary expectations. The catered meal sounds like a reasonable buy (a main plus a salad of some sort for $14; add dessert & a glass of wine for a total of $25).
For whatever it's worth, I tend to agree with some of the folks who've politely noted that $14 or so for the small cuts on the off-the-shelf cheese/meat plate is kind of high. I'll spare everyone the spiel about profit centers, food cost and margins in restaurants and wine bars, and leave it at that b/c the price of food won't have much influence on whether I return to AGITF (maybe on whether I ever order the cheese plate, though).
I'm happy to have AGITF here in Pacifica. Salute!Listed in: 94044, not 90210.
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Review from Russell H.
Pacifica, CA
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
When I moved to Pacifica, a friend laughed and called it the "Toothless Riviera."
Well, A Grape in the Fog may change that reputation--fast! What a delightful place! Really, really charming. They have a cozy atmosphere, an amazing cheese plate, and a nice selection of wines.
And the staff are all quite friendly and helpful. There's not an ounce of pretense or stuffiness here--just a great overall experience that you can savor again and again.
They also do three-course meals on Wednesday evenings (have yet to try one--but the menus look amazing), and frequently have live music.
It's a great value for the experience--all right in Pacifica! You can stroll down to Rockaway beach after your glass of wine (and cheese plate) and watch the waves and the surfers. -
Review from Mike M.
Montara, CA
7/11/2011
I love Yelp.. But sometimes I don't understand my fellow Yelpers...I have been to this place at least 50 times. Yes, sometimes things gets busy (it's popular, for a very good reason) but the staff always seems to respond quickly.
It's a fun place, it's on the eclectic side (in a good way) and everyone who works there seems to really care about the customer's experience. So when I see sub-par reviews because people weren't "seated"quickly (hey, just pick a seat, okay?) or their credit card was processed a little slowly or that somehow they should be charging cut-rate prices because they're on the coast vs. San Francisco, I just shake my head...
You're at a wine bar... On the coast.... You need to mellow out and start thinking the happy thoughts, folks.
Wednesday nights are great, with live music and great food cooked on-site by a very pleasant chef.
This place is a gem. Come out to the coast, take a deep breath and sink into a reasonably priced wine out of a great selection. -
Review from Kim M.
Pacifica, CA
10/8/2011
Pacifica has bars, but until this there wasn't a relaxed place to sip wine and hang out. Grape in the Fog has a nice but casual feeling and is developing a local community.
I don't understand these "I didn't know where to sit" comments. No one told me where to sit either, but the feeling I had was that the front of the place and the back have different vibes and they want you to pick your own spot where you are comfortable.
I had wine, a chicken empanada (turnover), almonds and some chocolates. Everything was good. A welcome addition to Pacifica! -
Review from Jaime O.
Milpitas, CA
1/6/2012
cozy and comfortable with events scheduled weekly. Its a must visit.
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Review from Dan O.
San Jose, CA
4/1/2012
What a great find! Had dinner at Nick's Rockaway, then live music, wine and dessert at AGITF. And, the owner rocks! Check it out!
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Review from Brenda M.
Pacifica, CA
10/3/2011
I have been here a few times. Every time, I have never received good service, but the wine selection is decent and the cook is amazing.( If he had is own yelp page, he would receive 5 stars alone.)
So, after finding a wine to my liking, I went back and ordered it again and it was served in a champagne flute. I spent $14 on Malbec. I could have asked her to fix the problem, but it took 10 minutes to be noticed, 20 minutes to order, another 10 minutes to receive our order and 5 minutes to finish my glass of wine. I could understand if it was busy, but the woman who was helping us, was chatting with one table a majority of the time. I think I was just annoyed at that point and want to leave.
I tried to enjoy this place, but never again. I can't go back. -
Review from Juliana C.
Pacifica, CA
Updated - 7/8/2011
I'm jazzed to see the owner, Beth, is on top of her wine bar's growing pains. Sounds like they're on a path to success.
Beth, I won't need the freebie but thank you. I'll come by in a month or two for a glass of wine. I really meant it when I said I'd like to be a regular.
I'd written an update just as soon as I saw your comment. Alas, Yelp was undergoing maintenance and when I hit submit,my update vanished into the cloud... :P No matter - the point is, you're on it.
Re: the portion issue on food. I based my assessment on having had the same plate very recently at Frascati on Russian Hill, a white table cloth establishment with glowing reviews. They serve the same cheese plate, or close to it, about 25% more cheese on the plate, and the price is the same, $14.
I would suggest that the "typical mark up" on a cheese plate is not a fixed number. It will vary depending on whether you are smack in the middle of an expensive San Francisco neighborhood, and your establishment is a full service white table cloth dining venue, or if you are a wine bar in Pacifica.
I'm so delighted you took the remarks to heart - gold star for taking it on the chin. But the price/portion issue still bears a second look. That's a very steep price on a cheese plate for that tiny portion - and more established, formal, fine dining spots (not just Frascati, but they're a good example) are offering more for that price.
You *can* charge what you like, of course. This is your place, your livelihood. But I think the local Pacifica wine drinkers will come by more often if the value quotient is higher on non-wine items... eg. portion, quality, service. You're addressing service - great (friendly people, just need training). Quality of ingredients seems fine - no change necessary. But value is a bit out of whack.
Good luck, and we'll be back soon. We're glad you're helping to make Pacifica a destination in its own right.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/19/2011
I'll try again and see if things improve because the owner has obviously gone to some length to… Read more »
Comment from Beth L. of A Grape In The Fog 7/6/2011
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Review from Ravena F.
2/27/2011
This is a pretty chill and very unpretentious wine bar, well-suited to the casual, cozy Rockaway beach vibe.
And it is fast becoming a favorite leisurely afternoon chatting spot for us. Replete with a varied but not daunting wine list, they've introduced me to several new favorites (Lawson's pinot gris being the current swell swill). They change their tasting flights, which is a great way to try several wines to determine what you like. (Though we can't help from snickering uncomfortably when we order the "white flight" a la movin' to the 'burbs in the 1950's.) Recently, I spotted the Elderflower infused Cava, which unfortunately, they've been out of the last two times we came by.
Wine prices are reasonable. Food prices are less so. (Of course we still usually do get a wimpy cheese plate when we come.) Sometimes they play Beck. Sometimes there's live music. Always, there's friendly service, fresh flowers on the tables and a welcoming atmosphere. -
Review from Krista B.
Pacifica, CA
11/15/2011
Don't go on comedy night. Was told by an older comedian lady to be quite and move after we didn't tip her and she doesn't even work there. She wanted us to move to the front, but we were a party of four and there were no four tops towards the front. The only place we could fit is at the bar and there was no room. We weren't even being rude or loud and we would have tipped if we knew if was going to be comedy night but all we had were debit cards. Anyways, we deiced to leave after that and went to Nicks and had a much better time. I would never opt to going here again.
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Review from Steph G.
Pacifica, CA
Updated - 11/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Gave this place another try with some friends because the owner Beth responded to my last update. She actually put a sign near the entrance stating that it is ok to seat yourself which shows that she takes what we say here to heart. I was running a little late so everyone was already seated towards the back by the time I arrived. It was comedy night I guess, so there was an old lady and two guys taking turns doing stand up. My friend and I ordered a white wine off the regular menu while the other two girls I was with ordered a red and white off the happy hour menu and everyone seemed to enjoy their selection. So far so good. Oh, and I think it is important to mention that they increased the amount of cheese on the cheese plate which was a pleasant surprise!
Everything was going great, in fact, we were thinking of ordering another glass of wine! Then, the old lady I mentioned earlier came around asking for tips, but we honestly did not have any cash on us. Had I known they would be doing this, perhaps I would have come prepared, but I just didn't expect to be asked for a tip. When we told her that we only had credit cards, she mumbled something under her breath and walked to the next table. Then one of the male comedians said something funny and we all kinda laughed and commented on it, but we were not being loud or anything, we were just doing what everyone else was doing when they heard a funny joke!! Suddenly I look over and the old lady is back at the table. This time she tells us that we need to move to the front of the establishment because the area we were in was the "Comedy" area and we were disturbing all of the customers around us. Seriously?! I thought it was a joke because, well, she's a comedian and does not work there, but nope!! She was dead serious. I doubt she would have said anything to us had we tipped her, so we were all kinda pissed. It was just really rude to say the least. Ugh!!
We asked for our bill and went to the front to pay and told the manager on duty what had happened. She thought it was funny and said she should have warned us about the old lady ahead of time. We are paying customers right? So why is it ok to be scolded by some random old lady who doesn't even work there?
So other than that, I think we all had a good time and I am glad to see that Beth has made some minor changes to improve her business, but that old lady left a sour taste in my mouth. I really felt bad that we didn't have cash to tip her and even contemplated going to get some, but I do not feel bad anymore that's for sure. I may come back, but it sure as hell won't be on Comedy night!!!2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/19/2011
So, I came back with a couple of friends and did not have the best experience ever. When we got… Read more »
Comment from Beth L. of A Grape In The Fog 7/6/2011
Thank you, Stephanie, for your thoughtful and insightful… More » -
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Review from Michelle R.
San Francisco, CA
12/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very pleasant place. Good ambiance. The staff is great and the wine selection is good.
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Review from vicki l.
San Francisco, CA
3/11/2012
Great wine, food and service. Fun live music - no cover. Nice varities of vino!
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Review from Sarah D.
Pacifica, CA
2/7/2011
I love this place! It has a very warm, inviting ambience, the people are friendly, and they have a nice variety of local and international wines to choose from.
I had their flight that was on special...it was a Pinot, a Merlot, and a Syrah...all were fantastic.
Prices are very reasonable as well.
I am going to go back very, very soon. -
Review from Fannie S.
3/13/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Saturday, after a short hike from Linda Mar Beach to Rockaway, it was a nice little place to hang out in.
Weekly flight: 3 tastings for $14.00. So good. Tried their rioja, merlot and their zin. Zin isn't usually a favorite of mine, but this one (Klinker Brick) is addicting!
Service = friendly.
Decor = simple, relaxing, nice.
Prices = moderate. $7-12/glass, and they have bottles too.
Happy Hour = $2.00 OFF/per glass. :)
One should come here on the weekdays though...seems like it'll be a slower night, and more fun, especially with a group of friends. -
Review from Heather L.
Pacifica, CA
2/14/2011
So happy Pacifica has a decent wine bar. I do like how cozy it is inside - they offer beer and wine. The food is quite pricey for what you get, but if you know that ahead of time, you can eat elsewhere and just come in and try the booze.
We recently had a nice, leisurely afternoon there - we ordered flights and played a game of scrabble. It was not busy at all so we had very personal and attentive service.
I've never had a bad experience there. The local artwork on the walls is a nice touch and the lighting and music level make the space quite intimate.
If anything, give it a try (my suggestion is the Old Vine Zin called Predator) and you probably won't be disappointed.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from monk f.
Pacifica, CA
10/18/2010
We went to the opening party this past Saturday. The special reds being poured were very good for $5 a pop; a merlot from Napa and a Rioja. (tempranillo)
It could have been a little more organized in terms of finding menus, places where one could leave an email address, and people manning the tasting tables.
But we had fun and will be back, it's good to see something like this in Pacifica. -
Review from Tammie S.
San Francisco, CA
10/9/2011
I'm saving my last star for what I hope will be a fabulous return visit on a Wed. night for the dinner special. My husband and I are really looking forward to it.
We wouldn't have known about AGITF had it not been for Beth donating a gift certificate to La Casa de las Madres, which we won in a silent auction. It took us a while to cash it in, but we're very glad we did!
Good to know you're right over the hill from us...we'll definitely be back. We loved every bit of it, including the HUGE cheese plate! I know you have a balance to strike, but we know how much cheese costs and I've read some previous posts. I think places should charge per person/per cheese (1/2 oz each cheese per person??? I'm not in the restaurant biz, but it seems to make sense). Besides the cheese, all the wine (Predator Zin + a couple of extra glasses), and the gumbo were delicious. (Should I mention the delicious chocolate cake, or does that make me sound fat?)
Thanks for a delicious afternoon! Hope to be back soon! -
Review from Kara H.
San Francisco, CA
4/3/2011
What a great little find on the coast!
A GITF offers a very nice list of undiscovered wines and yummy little nibbles too.
I had two glasses - both CA producers, a Merlot and a remarkable Cabernet blend. We shared a cheese plate and olives. My friend ordered the scones which were quite tasty although she was a bit disappointed they didn't have any butter to go with them?
In any case, I'm all about wine, so I was ever so pleased. I've been here several times and always been happy. I'm glad there is such an cool little place in between the city and HMB. -
Review from Tina M.
San Francisco, CA
3/19/2011
I've been wanting to stop by here for a little over a month or so. On Saturday March 19th, my husband and I stopped by because I read on AGITF website and via emails that a blues band was playing (I actually thought it was a jazz band) nonetheless, It was a very pleasant change of pace for me. Music was great, staff was very friendly, and Beth the owner was very nice and and made us feel very welcome to be there.
I would definitely come back here for the wine and the music. Maybe also have an event here in the future. -
Review from Erwin B.
San Francisco, CA
1/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
We went by for a glass of wine to this little neighborhood place not far from our home because we had a "Groupon" half off coupon.
The staff was friendly and helpful. The cheese board was really good. And the wine was interesting, with some good and not so great selections.
We'll try it again. The $2 off happy hour will certainly bring us back, but so will the friendly staff. We're glad Pacifica has a nice little place like this and the crowd there seemed to agree.
BTW, my husband and I as gay men felt very welcome and felt no "homophobia" as another patron suggested. -
Review from Dr. Sandra R.
San Francisco, CA
4/21/2011
Salud to Grape in the Fog! Pacifica has come along way, baby! (I used to live here for years and love it!.) Yes, this place is a bit pricey (hello? I know, wine bar.), but not pretentious. :D Also, the portions of cheese, olives, marcona almonds...etc..are more plentiful than in SF. The shrimp etouffe last night was fabulous and their pre-fixed menu on Weds are worth every penny. Live music a plus! Great service! Great patrons! I will be back and highly recommend this place to others!
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Review from Ashleigh B.
San Bruno, CA
4/18/2011
Came here last friday after my massage next door!
I absolutely LOVED the atmosphere! It's sch a cute small place. Loved chatting with the girls who work there. I had a few glassed of red wine It was one of their cabs, but the name escapes me. Also tasted their cheese pepperonis dish, their olives and their chocolate cake. Everything I ate and drank was exquisite! Definitely coming back here soon! -
Review from Ben H.
Half Moon Bay, CA
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great ambience and winelist. Came in for first time on a Friday night and didn't exactly feel welcome by the staff, which is only reason this isn't 5 stars. All in all, definitely worth a try !
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Review from Maya B.
San Francisco, CA
10/14/2010
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
This is such a cute place! Love the food, the wine selection, the ambience and I am known to be very particular ;)
I was so excited to see that a wine bar opened just a short jaunt away from my house. I typically stay in the city for happy hour but now have converted my city friends to AGITF..
I like it so much I actually rented it out for a private event. The staff is excellent and responsive and the owner Beth is charming..
I look forward to many glasses of pinot noir for years to come. -
Review from Maureen M.
San Francisco, CA
6/26/2010
Choosing from a comprehensive wine list in Pacifica?
"I'll try the Maldonaldo..." This was the beginning of an early evening wine and cheese extravaganza the likes of which I never expected to see in our little hamlet called Pacifica. It was like taking a walk through a wine fairy tale land where you were greeted by two lovely sisters who made you feel completely at home.
The little wine castle is directly off the Coast Highway at the entrance to Rockaway Beach. Upon entering, you are greeted by a pale golden enclave of zen minimalist, yet classy and homey beauty with the most lovely floral art on the wall. A great deal of thought and planning went into this layout and design. The bar opens first, followed by a sedate room for spending alone time with your computer, or meeting a group of friends. Continue through this area and out the door to two tastefully appointed restrooms through a little courtyard- affording one a breath of fresh air en route.
I am a stickler for sparkling rest rooms, and this place fits the bill. There was even a scale in the ladies' area just in case you're not sure of the level of dinner plans to make that night =)
We had the charcuterie cheese platter with a substitution, as there was something I preferred not to have. Was this a problem? Absolutely not.
We were given tastings of wine favored by Kathy and Mary, whose sister Beth is the proprietor but was out of town. The wine glasses are the way glasses should be, the lighting and music very comforting.
"A Grape In The Fog" is my new local oasis.Listed in: Taxi to.....and await…
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Review from Kristina H.
CA
1/3/2011
The first time I went I wasn't impressed. I think it was because they had just opened and the staff didn't know what they could and could not offer us...something to do with hummus being 1/2 one kind and 1/2 the other...it was awkward.
This last time i went (The second time), the place was a lot more lively. The girl who served us was a lot more bubbly and accommodating. It was nice. i wish there was something a little more substantial to eat and snack on though.
I am going to go a third time and if it goes well i will amend my review. I am always proud of local "mom and pop" businesses and want to support them, especially if they are a place to be social and have a glass of wine with a friend.Comment from Beth L. of A Grape In The Fog 1/21/2011
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Review from Missy O.
San Francisco, CA
6/18/2011
It really was not that great. Walked into the door, kind of confused as to whether we were to seat ourselves, or what. Was only greeted with a short "Hi" and then were left alone. It took a little bit of standing there awkwardly before I went up and spoke with one of the people who worked there. The place is a bit cramped, and the table we sat at was difficult to get in and out of. Glasses of sparkling wine were a tad expensive and the food and cheese choices were very limited. We got a plate of cheese, with crackers, and salami, and it was not something to write home about. I think I could have bought a couple bottles of wine, crackers, cheese, and salami at Safeway for less than what we ended up paying, and we probably would have been happier!
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Review from Dan T.
San Francisco, CA
6/16/2010
First off, great idea for Pacifica! Very few place for a drink late at night in P-town where the redneck element isn't all over you like stink on shit. Inside is charming. The place could use some better signage (perhaps neon) to broadcast it since it's viewable from Highway 1.
The charcuterie (sp.) and cheese plates were top notch and the decore was terrific. Some of the wines are Carmel-type expensive and let's fae it...not a lot of hyper affluent people come to pacifica the way they do Carmel. But others, (the Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Gris) are reasonable...in the $7 range. A group of us went here after a play at Pacifica Spindrift Players. There were about 10 of us and the bill came to a little over $100 dollars..not bad. I'll be going back as often as a i can.Comment from Beth L. of A Grape In The Fog 6/23/2010
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Review from Elaine S.
9/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
Very friendly and a good selection of wines, as far as I can tell. The atmosphere is more cozy/relaxing than upscale. It has a coffee shop feel, and you can easily spend several hours here.
The menu advertises wi-fi, although I did not try it. The lavender marcona almonds were a pleasant treat. -
Review from Renae H.
5/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
It is so lovely to have a place like this in Pacifica. I think Beth is well on her way to creating something really special.
I had been absolutely dying to try this place since I heard that it would be opening soon (about a month ago), and now that they are in their soft opening phase I managed to make my way their on Friday night. It was worth the wait.
Keep in mind things are still evolving here, so over the next few months I expect things to change a bit, but that's not a bad thing. The room feels inviting, so they are off to an excellent start. I sampled a very nice Malbec, my date tried a Cab, we were both pleased with our choices. The food menu is very limited at this point, but Beth tells me she is working with a chef to expand the offerings, I look forward to seeing what they come up with.
One thing that's funny, to get to the bathroom you have to go outside and across the walk way to the bathroom that is shared by several of the businesses in the vicinity. It's nice and clean, which is good, but there is a shower head sticking out of the wall next to the sink. You know I had to mess with the tap to see if it really worked. It does. No, I didn't spray myself! I guess it's for the surfers who frequent the beach which is just steps away, but still, it amused me.
Anyway, back to the bar, I can't wait to see how they grow and change over the coming months, I can certainly see myself whiling away a cold, foggy evening here.Listed in: Booze!
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Review from Amy R.
San Francisco, CA
5/9/2010
The Time: Friday night.
The Place: Pacifica California; a quiet little coastal town sheltered in what appeared to be an endless expanse of fog.
I was thirsty for something...but not the same old fizzy fountain drinks from Taco Bell. No, I wanted something classier than that. When I walked in, I liked what I saw. The place was definitely nicer than Taco Bell, though admittedly without the 89 cent tacos. What can I say? A girl can't. have. everything.
I ordered a glass of wine, cinnabar. I looked up from my glass and caught the eyes of a buxom redhead. "Do you come here often," I inquired. Somehow I knew that she and I would be leaving together.
She looked at me, pondering my question or my sanity. "Well, they've only just opened dollface." Her eyes told me what her words did not. Grand opening still to come, she had seen fit to visit before. But why?! Just then, I looked up to find a sassy brunette drawing nearer. She asked if she could join us and I consented, keeping my beverage in full view. I'd seen her type before.
After polite conversation, another glass of wine and a bowl of mixed nuts we had to move on. The girls had an insatiable appetite...for Mexican food. An appetite that would send us far from the fog but not, regrettably to Taco Bell.
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So...um, this place is cute. This place is new. I think they could use a few other small bites on the menu and the back could do with some loungier couchier furniture. We ordered 4 different wines but unfortunately the only one I remember was the Cinnabar...which was the only one I didn't really like. Will undoubtedly go back when I'm in town. -
Review from George F.
Pacifica, CA
2/5/2012
I've eaten here twice: once a seafood sandwich and once red beans & rice. Both were very good, as was the chocolate thins dessert. It's a cozy, tasteful environment, too. Too bad they only serve dinner rarely, and when they do it often ends too early for me to make it.
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Review from j m.
San Francisco, CA
10/20/2011
Ok so I totally thought I was going to have to write a hideous review of this place and I am ecstatic that things took a turn for the great. Heres the scoop:
I bought a deal a while ago, it expired so I called to see if this place would honor it. I was told that they would. So a few weeks go by and I finally have some time to go so i take my hottie for some wine. We arrive and both front bar people tell me that they will need to get in touch with the owner about honoring the coupon and I'm not gonna lie there was some attitude back and forth. I am getting pissed off because I was told they would honor it and then I come in and they are acting like I am making this shit up. So we go sit down to have wine in the mean time while waiting to hear about the damn coupon.
There was music playing, cool patio, good wine and some cooking going on..oh and it didn't hurt to have some yummy company.
Voila! Lady comes back super nice and says the owner says yes to the coupon. Cool. But thats not the best part...We totally got spoiled from then on...!!!!
Chef Eric comes and brings us risotto balls to taste ( which was to die for!!!) chocolate (soooo good) and then handmade oxtail gnocci (Delicious!!!!!). He was totally nice and the food was AMAZING.
So the verdict? Great wine, check.
Super cool Chef? Check.
Nice staff? check.
Amazing Food? Check.
Cute Place? Check.
Will be back? FO SHO!
Thanks for a great night!
