San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 231-6400
Ratings & Reviews Summary for San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
What Users are Saying:
- Prompt seating
- Make reservations
- Good for groups
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User Reviews for San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
09/12/2007 Posted by kim_merritt
I agree with the reviewer who is talking about the "international" flights including a TEMECULA wine. It's absolutely ridiculous and ludicrous and a total rip off for the money. The service was horrid and they were completly unattentative. The bartender told us nothing about the wines we were tasting and didn't really speak with us until the bill was about to arrive, typical. I will NEVER go back there again.
Pros: Good location
Cons: EVERYTHING else is BAD
03/04/2007 Posted by bstein711
Well I guess I disagree with the other 4 reviews. They advertise 3 international tastings for $9.00. Up the street you get 7 for $10.00, see the bottlles and get a good desription of each. Here they set down 3 glasses, not your choice all at once. One from Italy, one from Mexico, one from Fallbrook. So I ask how is Fallbrook international. The owner comes ourt after abit and explains they consider our local wines also international??? So why not serve a Temecula, Escondido and Fallbrook array and call it International Delight. A bit of a rip off...you have better choices up the street on G!!! Sorry, we would not return as locals.
09/07/2006 Posted by jschutz9179
Talk about a great place to go to have a cocktail whether it be wine or mixed cocktails. Primarly this is a wine bar, but they also have a full bar and can cater to anything you ask for. I'm not much of a wine drinker, so I usually have gin and tonic or dirty martini's. Also, if you happen to get hungry while you are drinking, they have a great menu with appetizers and great paninni sandwiches. I personally recommend the black forest ham or the short rib sandwhich. Oh yeah, and if you happen to enjoy Jazz music, drop in on Thrusday evenings, as they have different jazz bands there every thursday night. The Staff here is great and and are very helpful. The owner John Alonge, is a great guy, and can sure tell jokes. If you happen to drop in here, ask for John, and startup a conversation with him, great stories.
Pros: All Pros
Cons: No Cons
09/03/2006 Posted by nicktheios
Fantastic atmosphere, great location, friendly and knowledgable staff. My wife and I stopped in for a glass of wine and were so pleasently suprised. We stayed for a light meal and truly enjoyed our evening.
Pros: great wine, knowledgable staff
Cons: none
09/02/2006 Posted by jdschutz
This is a great place for unwinding after work or on weekends. Owner John Alonge is extremely wine knowledgable as is Chris, Lindsey and the rest of the staff. Appetizers are great, and unlike most wine bars, a full bar is available for martini and scotch lovers! My favorite nights are the Thursday wine flight tastings enjoyable with the live jazz ensemble, and Friday evenings are also great with live piano (keyboard) music. They also have frequent wine education classes and cooking demonstrations. Located in the bottom of the Harbor Club Towers (2nd & J) facing the Convention Center, this place is perfect for downtown residents and nearby hotel guests. You won't be disappointed.
09/02/2006 Posted by meghanmadden
I'm not much of a drinker but this is a great place to have a glass of wine or two and snack on cheese/meat plates, paninni sandwiches and salads. The outdoor patio is wonderful on the two evenings (Thursday/Friday) they have entertainment (jazz & piano). I live in Georgetown but come here whenever I'm in town - they also have wine and cooking classes which I intend to participate in sometime soon - I hope!!!
Pros: The owner, John Alonge, is an absolute hoot!
Cons: Too far from my permanent home in Georgetown (Wash. DC).
