Bodega Wine Bar
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 394-3504
- Cross Street:
- Lincoln Boulevard
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5pm-1am
Editorial Review for Bodega Wine Bar – by Alison Kramer
In Short
Dim ruby hues and tea candles predominate the space, creating a low-key vibe for relaxing hipsters. Couples lounge on crimson benches and plush white leather ottomans--more boisterous crowds convene in cavernous booths along the walls. The eclectic menu outlines flavor notes like earthy plum, chocolate or blackberry, and all glasses are equally priced so dollar signs don't intimidate any uniformed drinkers. Guests swirl from glass tumblers as they share foods like artisan pizzas or gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Insider Tips
When to GoWeeknight drinkers are rewarded with discounted wines. Check out discounted drinks on Happy Mondays or $20 bottles on Andrew Jackson Wednesdays.
What to DrinkFor the non-wine drinkers, the bar also offers beer, cold sake and soju specials.
The ExtrasAssure prime real estate by reserving one of the raised booths. Reservations are available for parties of 10 or more--call for more
User Reviews for Bodega Wine Bar
06/29/2008 Posted by lanemeyer1970
When I show up with my girlfriend to grab a bite to eat and a few glasses of wine (and yes, at least the pizza was good), please don't ask me to hold a credit card. It makes me feel like I am Cabo. It would also be nice if you did not charge me for a cheese plate that I neither ordered nor got. Stay classy.
Pros: really good pizza
Cons: slow, inaccurate service.
06/24/2008 Posted by jenheidir
I feel like Bodega doesn’t know what type of wine bar it wants to be. At least that’s the impression I got when I went there one Saturday night. There was a DJ playing up-tempo music, but the venue doesn’t have any space for dancing. The place bills itself as a wine bar, but there’s hardly enough table or counter space for people to put down their glasses, let alone bottles. My recommendation -- come here NOT on a weekend night, or if you do, show up before 10 o’clock. Check out this place for its appropriately-priced wines, not for a place to party.
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