Oakland Wine Bars

Good Drinks

1. Marc 49

Neighborhood: North Oakland

Dropped in after a movie on a Friday night. Waited for 10 minutes for someone to take our order. There were 2 other tables at the time, both of which had drinks. Wine was good, olives yummy.  After...

2. Zza's Enoteca

Neighborhood: Lower Hills

but I wasn't mad cause the shit was good.  Me and my temp roomie tossed back some good bubbly and a nice wine.  Dinner was good.  I had been drinking all day (wine tasting) so the hearty chicken...

3. Acquacotta

first experience there was good.  Had a few drinks and an appetizer at the bar while we waited for our table, the bartender was friendly and helpful.  The artichoke/mozzarella appetizer was pure...

4. Zza's Trattoria

and house wine. Good basics, but nothing truly exceptional. Nice that they deliver, but dang slow. The pizzas are definitely a bright spot.   Somewhat overpriced for what you get....

5. Vine Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Lakeshore

we walked out having had a great time.  Good drinks, snacks and ambiance.  All in all, cool place to go with friends or a date night - but given the cost, you might be better off getting a really...

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Nice Bartenders

1. Acquacotta

The menu changes daily which makes it nice to return to something new every time.  There isn't really anything about the food that can be negative but the dessert menu could use some help.  Now, onto...

2. Zza's Enoteca

Neighborhood: Lower Hills

Bartender/bar manager dude (can't remember his name) gave good, well thought out recommendations.  And by well thought out, I mean he suckered me into spending more money than I planned on spending...

3. Vine Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Lakeshore

they are doing.  The music was so loud we could not have a nice conversation.    From the outside it SEEMED like a cool place to hang out but once we walked inside it was a waste of our time.  We also...

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