Vino Hollywood

My friends thought they were selecting our usual wine bar in Hollywood but accidentally ended up at this place and we all decided to stay. Vino is one of those wine bars where you can put money on a card and go around and put that card into a bunch of machines hooked up to the wine bottles. You can select 2 oz , 4 oz or 6 oz pours from the machines with corresponding prices. I guess it's a good way to try some different wines and figure out which one you like before purchasing a bottle. The place is a little pricey but not too bad.

Some of us ordered food; my wife had a panini for some reason, and that was decent. They also have cheese trays, although those are not cheap, and some higher priced entrees.

Since I'm more of a beer guy, I was pleased to see they had some decent beers on the menu such as Dogfish Head 60 min IPA ($6), Lindemann's Framboise for the wife ($9) and they had some specialty bombers but were out of the one I wanted to split with my friend (Rogue Hazelnut Brown). They also had local brew Monk In the Trunk. Decent selection but not nearly as good as Hollywood Vine. I don't think Vino is the best wine bar in downtown Hollywood, but at the same time it's not a bad place to hang out with friends.

First of all I would like to say that I rarely give reviews unless I'm impressed. Vino's really gives you  outstanding customer service. The  people who work there  make sure you are taken care of offering  you a  selection of wines that are  inexpensive and of excellent quality. I also enjoyed the  guest who attend all the time. They told me it is a hidden gem. The parking was free and if you don't see a space out there check out the garage around the corner.The price for a tasting  was very reasonable. I highly recommend them.

Overall really good ambiance & pleasant decor however its ALWAYS empty. Don't get me wrong, its great for a night out with the beau, but if you're into people watching then this is not the place for you.

As for the food the dates are really good & the mussels??? One word AMAZING .... Couldn't stop munching on them. Oh! the wine selection is also pretty good. Not a big fine of red wines but they had a few they were tasty. Also the Riesling selection is worth mentioning. They had a nice selection ranging from light & fruity to full on sugar attack :)

Before I forget: The service you receive here is definitely top notch. Which is always a plus here in FL. The workers are friendly and very helpful, whether it be with ordering or selecting a wine.