Came in here a friend for some vino. They have a long community wood table in the center of the restaurant, an actual wine bar space and then tables line the outside walls, of which have open windows to the sidewalk.
We were seated for quite a bit until we were greeted by a not so friendly server. The wine selection by the glass seemed a bit slim? Overall, the place seemed to be lacking any real design elements or ambiance. There was really just wine bottles on shelves and a surfboard hung. After waiting for a long time for our glasses of wine to actually be delivered, we realized there was only one server in the whole restaurant, so we gave him some slack.
Our server ended up comping our 2nd glasses of wine because he felt bad about his lack of service, which was a nice gesture but combined with all else, I'm not in a rush to make it back here.
Dropped in here because the gf and i were looking for a chill place to get some drinks.
Surprisingly, for a friday night, it was pretty empty. 3 other small groups and 1 person at the bar, besides me and my girl.
Anyways, we were there strictly for wine, so we sat at the bar.
Our server, Johnathan A., suggested a couple of wines which i decided to try.
I, being a fan of stronger wines, enjoyed the selections very much. However, i also tried and liked their Merlot, the best. My gf ended up favoring the Rose.
Our server was very attentive and prompt to ask us if we wanted to try anything else.
The atmosphere is totally my scene. If you like relaxing and cozy locations without large crowds, this is that kind of place. The decor definitely adds to the atmosphere.
I do have to admit, the prices were a little higher than i expected, for wine that wasn't anything particularly special or different (although I do go to wine bars to find and try new wines) , but it wasn't too bad either.
Overall nice experience here, and would definitely come back again if im in the area.
We came here the other night.... after having dinner at Athens!!!! Favorite dinner, followed by excellent wine - not a bad night! We each got a wine flight, and I loved that you could mix and match between reds and whites on the house wine list... wich is pretty big for a 'house list' :)
I've had dinner here before, and I remember it being delicious. I don't remember the portions being huge, but at the same time... I'd rather reserve my tummy space for wine, and maybe desert.
Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff - and not pretentious! I really think everyone should just come here, chill out and enjoy some good wine.
I have come here quite a few times and have enjoyed the food, wine and atmosphere. Service has ranged from great to invisible, it appears there staffing when it is really crowded could be improved. Everyone is nice and if they don't know something about a wine, they will find out for you. I love coming here in the Summer with the windows open to the street, great place for Happy Hour.
Review Source:Their breakfast was amazing. Comparable to Crema Cafe down the street, which is usually our first choice, but there's usually a line and we wanted to try something different.
$5 Mimosas got our attention. I ordered a crab-something omelet and my wife ordered the one with Chorizo in it. Both were really good. Mine was better.
Nice atmosphere. Classy place. Surprised at some of the negative reviews, but breakfast is a good bet to try at this spot. Love the ambiance.
The server checked on us, but wasn't overly attentive, and we liked that, as we wanted a lazy breakfast without being interrupted all the time.
Wide open windows gives you an outdoorsy feel, while you're sitting in the shade and quiet.
If you are in Seal Beach on a weekend and want a lighter breakfast/brunch try the Main Street Wine Cellar. Normally, we walk right in...no hour wait like up the street at The  Crema Cafe. My husband and I have tried four different omelets and enjoyed them all. Chicken sausage with cheddar and apple, crab and brie topped with avocado, Spanish chorizo with aged cheddar and tomato and mozzarella topped with avocado. Omelets are served with either fresh fruit (this morning strawberries, raspberries, blueberries grapes and apple) or potatoes and toast. I I love the open windows, relaxed atmosphere and the quality of the food.
Review Source:I had a Beachwood raffle- acquired gift certificate for the Wine Cellar burning a hole in my pocket, so I took my cousin last Tuesday night.
Odd service. The owner was not welcoming or friendly, and spent most of his time talking to the one other party in the place. I got the feeling we were inconveniencing him because he'd rather be hanging with his friends.
We got a grilled white cheddar cheese with caramelized onions and the pork sliders. The cheese was a tiny strip, about 1-inch wide, topped with tons of overpowering onions. I couldn't even taste any cheese. The slider meat was tasty, but again, too many onions, served on King's Hawaiian rolls. The worst part was the side of Ruffles splashed with garlicky truffle oil.
Very disappointing, strange atmosphere. I don't know how they make the rent payments. Oh well, back to Beachwood!
TERRIBLE BUSINESS.
I went here today in response to an offer that they sent me (I am signed up for their mailing list) that was a two-for-one on their house wine and they refused to honor it! Â
I have never seen this before. Â The poor guy working there called his boss and the boss said that he didn't authorize it and that he had some guy doing promotions for him, so it wasn't valid. Â WTF? Â So! Â Some guy who works for you sent the offer out...um...you honor it, or you retract the thing before my posse and I drive 20 minutes to get there to be disappointed. Â Seems simple to me. Â it's a small thing, but false advertising is still rude.
Who runs a business like that?
Plus there was only four people in the place on a Saturday evening--you would want to keep the customers that you have if your business is doing that poorly, don't you think?
I will not go back if the owner of this place doesn't give a shit about his customers and the service that he offers, then I am sure that I have many other, better places to frequent.
Underwhelmed and mediocre at best. Â The food was average to poor - the tomato soup had hardly any flavor, the pork sandwich the manager claimed was "the best on the planet was OK, but came accompanied with an au jus so salty as to be inedible (tasted like it was made with canned chicken stocked which had been heavily salted). Â
The wine selections on the flight were OK, but what I found a major sin in a wine bar was the fact that the wines came in small carafes and you were only allowed to have one glass. Â No comparison tasting here, drink one, then on to the next. Â No kidding, I asked for more glasses and was told no. Â IN A WINE BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, I went with a Groupon, which is often how I discover new places. Â They kinda made us feel like 2nd class citizens. Â The service was inattentive. Â I am a food writer and relatively competent about wine, at least 2 of the wines in our flight were not what was ordered.
Overall, not a great experience.
Anyone else have trouble finding the front door? Maybe it's just because the stand with the written daily specials covered half the entrance that I walked past it once. Or twice.
Love the wine selection. We did a pre-selected flight of three cab sauvs for $21 and a self-picked flight of three wines from their "house list" for $15. Each pour comes in a mini carafe that you pour in your glass to drink.
Ask for some water since you will be parched from almost shouting at your dining companion(s) across the long table. I get it that wine flights and food take up a lot of table space, but abnormally long tables and close proximity to neighboring tables means I can hear other people's conversations more clearly than my own. At least everyone is drinking wine, so the conversations are interesting.
Service was great, and food was pretty good.
I love this wine bar and the cozy atmosphere it provides. The lighting and music are always just right to kick back and have a nice glass (or bottle) of wine after a long day. They have a great variety of reds and whites, and even give you a discount if you want to take one of your favorite bottles home with you. On the weekends they have live music that covers some of my favorite songs and gives the wine bar a fun energy.
Also, the food is AMAZING. The short rib sliders and the mushrooms with blue cheese are to die for. I love getting the market plate and sharing it with my friends with yummy meats and cheeses that go so nice. The staff is helpful, fun loving, and friendly. This is one of my go to spots when I want to have a lovely glass of wine and some good food. I highly recommend it.
The selection of wine was awful. Two champagnes to choose from both terrible. I know cuz champagne LOVES me. It Tasted like sunday brunch champagne too sweet and just tolerable. Even a cheap spanish cava is ten times better. Who is their sommelier
Didn't Stay for food waitress was nice decor is ok. But hard too be at a wine bar with bad choices
This is only the 2nd time I've been into Main Street Wine. Â Not because it isn't a great spot (because it is!). But..usually when I think of Main st in Seal, I think "no parking' and that's that. Maybe it was luck.. but my theory may need further investigation because passing by on a Thursday night around 9, plenty of parking!
So we stopped in to wet our whistles. Glad we did, it ended up being the highlight of my day :) Easy atmosphere, great conversation, good prices. Not sure when, but we'll for sure be back.
Came on a Groupon-- was treated like a cheapskate up front for that, even though i'm not.
Waitstaff seemed not busy but preoccupied. The selection of wine was just ok, not impressive, and rather expensive.
The food was good but not great and the prices were high. Overall this place looks and feels like a wine bar but is missing half a chromosome to make it a great wine bar. You know when a place is so close but not quite there? That's this place.
The crowd was ok.. some regulars and some other grouponers.
Sunday brunch was a mess here. Â We arrived around noon to an unmanned door... and what looked to be an unmanned restaurant, really. Â There was a bartender, but he didn't acknowledge us. Â We awkwardly stood at the door for 15 Â minutes, wondering how we were to be seated. Â There was no one to take our names, nor any list to place our names anywhere. Â
In those 15 minutes, I chatted with the couple seated next to me, since I was awkwardly standing in the walkway in front of their table. Â They mentioned that they had been waiting 20 minutes for someone to even take their drink order. Â I took a look around the room and noticed most people didn't have any food. Â I also witnessed a man chasing down the bartender just to get a glass of water. Â My boyfriend begged for us to leave, but I can get pretty stubborn and waited awhile longer. Â The waiter finally camed out to us and told us the restaurant was 'closed' because they were swamped, and told us to come back in an hour. Really??? I've never seen a restaurant actually 'close' for an hour and actually tell its patrons to come back... like that would ever happen.
We headed down to El Torito for Sunday brunch. Â It was typical chain restaurant food... but hell, at least we got to eat.
The first time we tried this wine bar was right after our wedding, on Halloween night. Â It was empty and felt a little like a newlywed escape. Â I became a fan that night after an inexpensive wine flight that took me out of my comfort zone and the truffle popcorn. Â
We got back at least once a month now, and every time I try new wines and eat new treats. Â They have a couple of desserts that are standard like the Butta Cake and the wannabe Pizookie (Bjs dessert). Â Both are delectable and after a few tastes of wine, leave you feeling warm and happy. Â
The staff are always friendly regardless of how busy or empty Main Street is that night. Â It can get very loud in there when the band is playing and it is packed, so earplugs might come in handy on a busy night if you have sensitive hearing. Â
The decor, wine selection, food options and staff, have made this a staple in my weekend rotations.
This review is based on Sunday brunch on the 4th of July weekend. We had a Groupon and thought this would be a good time to come in.
First off, this is one of those places that tries to cram in as many tables as possible into a small space so you are pretty much fraternizing with the table next to you.
As for the service, it just sucked. It took over 10 minutes for someone to get our waters and mimosa's over to us. I counted about 10 tables with customers and 4 people working, so the servers must of been doing to cooking too. They were not too friendly or attentive either.
The food was nothing to write home about. I had the potatoes which had bacon, cheese and onions. My wife had the breakfast tacos which were basically scrambled eggs in a tortilla. The portions were small.
The mimosas are not bottomless and the first round consisted of 90% orange juice and 10% champagne.
It just looked like that these people didn't really know how to run a restaurant. It could be a great wine bar in the evening, but as far as eating here you can definitely skip it.
I love wine bars. I love wine. Heck I even like shopping for nice wine glasses. So when this place opened up a while back, I was pretty excited. Since then I've been there three times, because sometimes you need to go to a place several times before you can give the best and most truthful review.
I really enjoy the space they have here. It's open and the front window lets in light and provides nice street views. As for service, it's consistently good. I've never had to ask about a wine because I like to think I know my wines. Or, at the least, I know what I like and don't like.
So, the wine itself is fine. Nothing spectacular. I go here for a glass when I don't want to open a bottle at home or when I feel like being a bit more social. For that MSWC serves a purpose. But I've never left there feeling like "Wow, I want to buy that wine I just had." I have never tried the 15.00 big cabs they offer (3 or 4) because I can get a whole bottle of Wild Horse Cab for under 20.00. :) I'm just sayin'....
Now, as for the food, I am not a huge fan of it, mostly because it's really overpriced. Sorry, it is. I've had the cheese plate before, which was fine but teeny for the price. Last night we had the artichoke bruschetta and hummus. The first was fine (basically artichoke and a touch of goat cheese--which makes EVERYTHING taste good--atop bread. They do have quality bread here. The hummus, well, let's just say I know my hummus (perhaps as well as my wine). I want to believe that whoever made that batch forgot to add tahini! The consistency and taste was the equivalent of pureed chick peas and oil. Tahini is key to good hummus; this had none.
I'm sure I'll be back to this place at some point. The last time I was there was in early October. Every four months sounds about right. :) I hope when I return they stock up on tahini!!!
I enjoyed my vino here. Great place to get saucy and share some small plates.
Got the caprese salad with avocado and roasted red peppers. It was delicious. I really like that combo. I am thinking about making this dish for entertaining.
I shared the El cubano panini. Very yummy. You can not go wrong with carbs and specialty meats, cheese and gourmet mustard.
YUM!
i got invited to a birthday from a friend. She kindly asked if I knew Main Street Wine Cellar.
Of course!!! (Thanks Hazel Q for giving me street cred!)
I was glad to have returned to Main Street because I had a very positive experience the first time. Now I can return and have a full experience. My friend's birthday group consisted of 20+ people. I kept assuring my friend that Main Street can handle, and of course they did. The service throughout the night, I might add was very good. Always a big thumbs up for the staff and crew at Main Street.
I kept insisting to other they needed to try the Truffle Popcorn. They laughed but when I pointed out it was only $5 bucks they ordered some. One plate became 4 plates. :)
I sampled some of others' plates while I envied others.
The Cabernet Prime Beef looked glorious. I wish I ordered that. I wasn't that hungry but it looked so good. I spied someone's Shrimp Scampi with pasta, which looked good but tasted unremarkable. The crab cake I ordered was very beautifully presented as well. No real complaints on the dish. Â The sliders I had were fantastic too -- bonus because they were piping hot!
I also ordered the their market plate, which combines a cheese flight and a charcuterie plate. I opted for the medium & firm flight with the manchego, cotswald cheddar and gruyere berne. All lovely cheeses. On the charcuterie I opted for the Prosciutto de Parma, Duck Prosciutto and the Serrano Ham. All were stunning cuts of meat. I must say the plate was a very generous plate of food. One of the better meat and cheese plates I've had at a wine bar. Very pleased.
Dessert was their chocolate chip cookie. Its exactly like the Pizzookie at BJ's. Individually cooked cookies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. How can anyone say no to that???
I really enjoyed my visit to Main Street. If I lived closer I'd surely come often. If you're in Seal Beach, you're sure to win to visit a very elegant and non-pretentious wine bar.
The popcorn was delicious. Â At first I was skeptical, because who wants to pay that much for popcorn?! Â You can buy it at your local Albertsons, for Pete's sake! Â The birthday girl ordered some for the table, and i was proven wrong. Â I could have eaten three entire bowls, all by myself! Â The popcorn was buttery/oily, salty, cheesy, and flavorful. Â I wish I had some right now!
The plate of meats, cheeses, and veggies were alright. Â You can't really go wrong with bread, meat, and cheese. Â I thought the duck was especially interesting. Â The pickled vegetables were pretty good too.
The sliders were very tasty, and I loved the sweet Hawaiian bread rolls. Â There wasn't much meat in them, however, so they're not much of a meal. Â The cross-cross cut fry chips were addictive. Â
The swordfish tacos were alright. Â They didn't have all that much flavor, but they had a slight bite to them. Â
i tried two kinds of wine -- a mixed white blend and the Riesling. Â The blend was smooth, but it lacked flavor. Â The Riesling was much nicer, and I ended up having two glasses of that.
Service was a little slow, and half our order went missing until we asked for it. Â They seemed to only have two people working the floor, we had a big group, and the place was crowded, so I wasn't all that upset. Â Regardless, I had a glass of wine in front of me, so things didn't seem all too bad. Â The boyfriend thought otherwise, but this isn't his review. Â :)
The music was entertaining, and the guy even walked around to each table singing songs. He also sang happy birthday to our group, which was nice. Â
I'd come here again for the popcorn at the very least. :)
Things I recall about Main Street Wine Cellar:
Big open space, great light, smiling bartenders.
Empty, save for a couple of older ladies in the corner who clutched their pearls and whispered "oh dear!" before scurrying away. Â I may have imagined that last part, but they didn't look too pleased about a mob of rowdy people invading the premises.
We were kind of obnoxious.
A great buzz was being generated about truffle popcorn. Â I caught a brief glimpse but did not sample.
Time here was a warp, it felt like ten minutes, but must've been at least thirty.
Good. Â All good.
Delectable food and amazing service!!
WHAT: My best friend's 26th b-day par-tay at Main St Wine Cellar. We had about 20 people.
THe ORDER: Various wines....chardonnay, malbec, pinot grigiot....all good.
Truffle Popcorn...5 stars....amazing!!! So flavorful, aromatic, and crispy! Sooooooo delicious. I am a popcorn fiend, and this was hands down the best popcorn I've had. Sprikled with parmesan cheese and chopped chives... Mmmm!!
Charcuterie.....5 stars. Great selection of meats and cheeses. We had Proscuitto de parma (very tender), Coppa ham, Finocchiona salami, Brie charmant, Â Cotswalk cheddar, and a blue. Yummmmm...also loved the artisan breads, which were toasted to perfection!!
Pulled pork sliders.....3 stars....definitely my least favorite thing I tried, but still juicy. The bun was DELICIOUS....soft, chexy, moist, desne....perfection!
Sauteed Wild Mushroom Panini.....5 stars.....this was perfect...the flavors, the textures....the way all these factors complemented one another rocked my socks.
Oh, and if you're a pickle lover (like me) definitely eat all the pickled peppers on the plates.....they are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
THE SERVICE....5 stars. Couldn't have asked for more!!!
OVERALL: I love the ambience, the people, the style...all-in-all, my kinda place :) And it's not overpriced, like many wine-based spots!
I DEF RECOMMEND TO ALL YELPERS!!
xo-
andrea
Went on a Wednesday night after work for a little wine and apps. Tried a 2 for 1 wine flight - we tried 3 half glasses of both red and white (6 half glasses total). Got a cheese and meat flight to go with it.
Food was pretty good and so was the service. So-so on the wine but we're not exactly connoisseurs. Nice atmosphere.
This is a nice place in a nice area, with people. Â Johnny and his sidekick are pretty awesome. Â They are friendly, pleasant, and really accommodating. Â They do everything in the place and make a conscious effort to chit chat and build regular clientele. Â
We've been here a few times to do wine flights and basically chill out. Â I really like how open it is and the fresh breeze blowing through the place. Â Not to mention, it's also a great people watching spot. Â
Last time, we ordered the market platter of charcuterie and cheeses. Â We got to choose our own mix, which is pretty cool. Â Get the duck and humbolt fog cheese. Â They're pretty tasty. Â It comes with toasted craisin bread and sourdough. Â We liked the pickled vegetables so much that we ordered a plate of it. Â They make it in house, which is impressive on its own merit. Â It was pretty big: red, green, and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, beets, pickles, and onions. Â I also had the chicken and vegetable soup, which was good too. Â
I will definitely be back for more food, wine, and the friendly atmosphere.
Friendliest wine bar on the planet? Â Not quite, our young server frankly looked like he would rather be anywhere than serving wine and apps to people half his age. Â At least it is not McDonald's pal, crack a smile and be glad you weren't born in Somalia or Sierra Leone. Â
Having said that, the owner was cool and we did enjoy the tasty if a bit overpriced lunch we had here.  The cheese selections are well thought out and we also enjoyed the bruschetta and BBQ pork sliders.  The wines, for a wine bar, were just not  distinctive enough for an oenophile.  I would have liked to have seen a more diverse selection.
The tab for our flights and food, even with a decent tip for the sullen server, came to $90.00...a nice neighborhood wine bar but not world class enough to make the trip if you do not live in Seal Beach.
I love main street in seal beach, and there are always so many reasons to make a trip out here. Â Fortunately, I have found another reason: Main Street Wine Cellar.
Smile. Happy. mMmMm.
I love the combination of good wine and yummy desserts. Â After dinner on a Friday night, T.C.N & I decided to have a night out with just the two of us. Â I have seen Main Street Wine Cellar during my many trips on main street, but never had the opportunity to stop in. Â Today, we made a trip out specifically to have a taste of Main Street Wine Cellar. Â What a brilliant choice!
Live Jazz and music? Awesome! Â
Good selection of wine? "Cool! Â I'll have the Riesling under ports please!"
Food Options? Â Great! Â I'll back for a full experience next time.
Desserts? Â "Butta" Cake!!!!!
First and foremost, their "Butta" Cake with ice cream and raspberry sauce with black berry garish was deliciously amazing - Not to mention that it went superb with my dessert wine! Â Thumbs up all the way! Â I really think that it was made to order because it came out hot and crispy on the outside and was melt-in-your-mouth softness on the inside. Â We definitely had a pleasant experience here. Â The live music was so much fun - the man playing the trumpet even came over and sat with us while he played. Â
We simply loved everything about it. Â This is probably one of the best non-pretentious, but classy, wine bars that I've been to. Â I also noticed that they have daily specials, flights, and happy hours. Â With so many more reasons to return, it is only a matter of time before it actually happens. Â Thumbs up!
The wine bar without attitude - that is what I think primarily of this jewel. Quite honestly some of the best seating on Main Street. I agree with some of the other reviewers that it can be loud and a bit pricey, but the wine strategy is one of uniform value per glass - that is why they are the same price. Also, it is designed to be finger food and accompaniments to the wine. Â Look for values in tasting and don't be afraid to ask for value!
Chris is awesome and has been a vital part of our Main Street. I was particularly delighted to have a glass of white wine (I always just ask for their choice - that way I try something new) and a cup of their chicken soup. That and a good library book was a great night out for me! Yes, I admit I am a dork, but at least a tasteful, built one.
Came her again Saturday night and Sunday night! Yikes!! Note to self. If you are coming on a Saturday night phone in and book a reservation. We waited some time before finally grabbing a table on Saturday night. Which was a bummer but oh well. We learned our lesson. Also, they had a DJ playing on Saturday night. So, if you want a quiet dinner where you can hear each other talk then I would come during the week night as we did last Thursday. Food however was excellent! As always. This time we tried the dessert. All that I can say is get the "Butta" cake. It is like a soft, warm moist pound cake slash Creme Brulee. Yes, the top layer of the cake has that crust where they caramelize the sugar as they do with Creme Brulee. It's heaven in your mouth! It will make you say eff that diet and eat me!!
So, after telling all of our friends at Sunday brunch just how good this place/dessert was we came last night just for dessert and wine! I love Sunday's!!
This is the place to go to when you're craving a nice glass of Malbec or a Riesling. As far as the food selection goes, you are limited to few items and the dishes do not always taste right. But paired with a nice bottle of Malbec, pretty much anything on their menu will taste more than okay.
Don't forget to sample their desert selection. They have some amazing truffles from the Chuao Chocolatier down in San Diego. My favorite is the Firecracker that has chipotle and popping candy to give you the jolt you'll need after the nice oenologic experience you'll have at this wine cellar.
Made a second visit over the weekend. Â The first time, we would have given it an overall 3- star (mostly due to wine flights and service). Â That was about a month ago. Â The second visit clearly shows that the place has hit its stride. Â Here are the plus and minus - although the plus clearly makes up for minus:
1. Â Tends to be rather loud. Â It's a combination of the physical layout, and the "beer crowd". Â This group lounges around the middle table and pour over into the side tables - sometimes sloshing beer on the patrons. Â We overheard one group sitting by us commenting on this, and indicating they probably won't be back. Minus 2-stars
2. Â Wine list won't qualify for any Wine Spectator awards at this time. Â Very limited - lacks depth and variety. Â Nothing particularly unusual. Â While owner appears knowledgeable, the servers are 'okay'. Â Definitely hired the servers to appeal to beer crowd (see above). Â Minus 2-stars
3. Â Food? Â Outstanding. Â The cheese selections are varied, the charcuterie well balanced, and they have a great house pickle. Â The cranberry bread served with the cheese is a nice contrast to many of the selections. Â "Justin" is the chef, and despite his youth, is doing some very interesting things - fennel sausage with house-made mustard, braised short-rib sliders, etc. Â Would like to see more variety - but, this is a wine bar, so maybe more finger-type food. Â Lack of seafood samplers - would love to see some house-smoked fish. Â Plus 5-star.
4. Â Surprising selections at very reasonable prices. Â Despite my earlier comment about lack of depth and variety, there are some hidden gems and surprises on the list - and at a bargain rate. Â The tastings scheduled here look interesting and prices are reasonable. Â Plus 5-star.
Overall, a wonderful addition to the Seal Beach dining scene.
Things I appreciate about a wine place:
-Good food
-Cheap prices
-Non-pretentiousness from the staff
Main Street Wine Cellar has various degrees of all three. Good food? Yeah - definitely here. You know I have the palate of a six-year-old...and any place that serves a good grilled cheese and tomato soup has won me over. And it's true, amongst the duck/fig/brie sandwiches, they serve a good old fashioned grilled cheese. Soooo delish.
Cheap? Well...not horribly overpriced, but good enough. $12 for soup & sandwich, $15 for a flight of three wines. A bit overpriced, but I can deal.
Non pretentiousness? Mostly. Although, maybe I should start going to wine joints with a giant "WINE IDIOT" stamp on my forehead. Because, when I ask how this wine is and you tell me it's like a Pinot Grigio but stronger...I'll just smile and nod, even though I have no fucking clue what you're talking about. But, even so...they were nice enough. But it does seem for a wine bar, this is what they're lacking in a bit
Overall, a great place with loads of room for groups for bday parties and such. I'll definitely be paying them another visit...as soon as I figure out what a stronger pinot grigio is...
I use <a href="http://yelp.com">http://yelp.com</a> quite a bit, but unfortunately you can't always rely on the rating. Â This is the case here, since at least 2 of the 5 star reviews are written from their own staff. Â Say hi to "Chels H." and "cp h." when you go.... Or better yet spend your money somewhere else.
Pros:
Nice atmosphere / décor
OK food
Cons:
Mediocre wine
Overprices menu
Terrible service
Bottom line:
Anyone can open a bad wine bar, too bad this is one of them.
We were very suprised about how delicious the food was---start to finish! The husband and I went here for V-Day but ordered off the regular menu. Started w/ a cheese and meat dish and... wowwwww. We probably could have ordered another. Our entree consisted of a pot roast and chicken dish (forgot the names), but good Lord was I in heaven! I never thought I would have such a euphoric culinary experience, lol... especially in Southern California. We're definitely coming here again. And I would recommend this place to EVERYONE.
If Main Street Wine Celler were a prince, he defintely would have swept me off my feet! Haha. LOVE THIS PLACE!
...one more thing to add. The interior is gorgeous. Definitely sets the right mood... romantic and intimate.
Went here on a Saturday night and got the last table available in the corner. It was pretty loud inside, but not too bad as the night wore on.
We had a red and a white flight in addition to a couple glasses of sparkling wine and a glass of cab. Overall, the tasting wine was not too impressive, but I would like to return to order a bottle and sample more of the yummy food.
We had the calamari with polenta (yummy), the short rib sliders (delicious), and the medium and firm cheese plate (kind of scrawny, but that fig jam it's served with saved it for sure).
The service is awesome as well. Our server was very friendly and personable. Â The owner came by and personally checked on us and made us feel welcome. We must have spent at least 2 hours there, but for about the same price of going out to a nice dinner and ordering a bottle of wine, we were able to enjoy ourselves more while sampling lots of food and wine in a more relaxed environment.
I highly recommend Main St. Wine Cellar and hope to return soon !!!
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