Browse all 26 wine bars in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
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- A Grape in the Fog PacificaPacifica's original wine bar since 2010, pouring Old and New World wines by the glass or flight with charcuterie.
- A2 San MateoLocal wine bar, art gallery with live music.
- Amour Amour San MateoAmour Amour is a Wine Bar restaurant in San Mateo, California.
- B Street & Vine San MateoFamous for signature bruschettas with unique sweet and savory combinations.
- Barterra Winery Half Moon BayFamily-owned tasting room near Pillar Point Harbor featuring California wines from Napa, Sonoma, and Lodi poured in mason jar flights.
- Café Vivant Menlo ParkHeritage-breed chicken and an exceptional 3,000-bottle wine cellar from two sommeliers. One of the most distinctive new restaurants on the Peninsula.
- Cedar & Sage Bistro & Lounge Palo AltoWine-focused bistro and lounge coming to Stanford Shopping Center from the owners of The Winery Restaurant in Orange County. Chef-driven menu with custom paintings of R&B and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists throughout.
- de Vine Wine & Beer + Food Redwood CityCurated wine and craft beer bar featuring Santa Cruz Mountains wines with thoughtful food pairings.
- Domenico Winery San CarlosUrban winery offering custom wine blending and stone hearth pizzas.
- Elleary Wine Tasting Room Los AltosFamily owned tasting room featuring Napa Valley wines with focus on education and quality vintages at reasonable prices.
- Feast and Floral Redwood CityCalifornia clean wine bar offering artisanal grazing boards and curated minimal intervention wines from local vineyards.
- Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Half Moon BayGourmet wine bar and shop downtown specializing in small-production, boutique wines alongside farmstead cheeses and artisan charcuterie.
- Haven Wine & Cheese Menlo ParkSpecialty wine and cheese shop on Santa Cruz Avenue with curated bottles, artisan cheese selections, charcuterie, and knowledgeable staff in the heart of downtown Menlo Park.
- La Honda Winery Redwood CityUrban winery producing small batch artisan wines from 100+ Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards with charming event venue.
- La Nebbia Winery Half Moon BayThe oldest bonded winery in Half Moon Bay, established as Obester Winery in 1979.
- Rootstock Wine Bar Mountain ViewCastro Street wine bar celebrating wines of the world with wine flights, local organic cuisine, indoor French-style seating, and a cozy outdoor area in the heart of downtown.
- Savvy Cellar Wine Bar Mountain ViewWomen-owned wine bar next to the Mountain View Caltrain station with 50-plus global wines by the glass, craft beer, flatbreads, charcuterie, and Friday live performances.
- Secret Wine Bar South San FranciscoTop floor views and exclusive wines curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy with monthly themes and paired nosh boards.
- Table Wine PacificaPacifica's first neighborhood wine shop, specializing in sustainable, value-driven wines mostly under $25.
- The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar San MateoHundreds of wines paired with selective cheeses, charcuterie, and seafood.
- The Cask Wine Bar San CarlosWine flights and three-course lunch specials with house wine pairings.
- The Coastal Vine Moss BeachA cozy wine lounge and social gathering spot on Carlos St in Moss Beach, owned and operated by Shondra Mayer.
- The Rendezvous Palo AltoFrench-Italian bistro and wine bar serving European classics and an extensive wine selection on Page Mill Road.
- The Wine Room Palo AltoCozy downtown wine bar open until midnight with a curated global wine list, tapas-style bites, and a welcoming Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere ideal for after-dinner drinks.
- Velvet 48 Wine Bar BurlingameOver 1100 wines by the bottle curated by 20-year industry veteran.
- Vino Locale Palo AltoRelaxed downtown wine bar with a hidden garden patio, global wine flights, craft beer, Mediterranean small plates, and a devoted happy hour crowd.
About Wine Bars on the SF Peninsula
Wine bars give the San Francisco Peninsula a relaxed, grown-up option for the evening, a place to settle in over a thoughtful glass, a shared plate, and good conversation. The guide covers everything from cozy neighborhood spots with a rotating list to polished bars with deep cellars and full small-plate menus.
Being close to Napa, Sonoma, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Peninsula's wine bars tend to know their California bottles well, and many pour thoughtfully from Europe and beyond. Expect flights that let you compare, knowledgeable staff who can steer you without pretense, and by-the-glass lists broad enough to match whatever you are eating. The food usually leans toward sharing, cheese and charcuterie boards, olives, flatbreads, and a handful of seasonal plates designed to go with wine rather than upstage it.
The mood is the draw. Wine bars work for a low-key date, a catch-up with friends, or a quiet glass at the end of the day, and the better ones make discovery easy by opening interesting bottles you would not buy blind. Downtown districts in San Mateo, Burlingame, Redwood City, and Palo Alto have the densest options, often within walking distance of dinner.
This is a category to browse by mood as much as by menu, so individual profiles help you gauge the atmosphere and the food. Reservations can help on weekend evenings at the busier spots.
Use the list below to browse wine bars by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want to learn something new by the glass or simply unwind over a good pour, the Peninsula's wine bars are a fine way to spend an evening.
