(310) 836-9463
3847 Main St
Culver City,
CA
90232
34.0248
-118.3947
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About BottleRock
The Editor

Mar Yvette
Citysearch
This popular Culver City wine bar, opened in 2006, is still packing 'em in day and night. The local workforce storms its floor-to-ceiling glass walls during lunch hour and a more eclectic crowd of artsy types and wine aficionados lingers inside or on the outdoor patio once night falls. The interior--a neatly arranged room of exposed-duct ceiling, maple floors and a long wine wall--keeps things simple, and the shiny tasting bar, replete with aluminum barstools, is where true connoisseurs set up shop. While the main attraction is the 700-plus wine list, chef Jared Levy (formerly of Providence)…
Thanks But No Thanks
by JBMASS
The servings for three people were collectively less than a tiny snack.
there were 2 or 3 slivers of cheese, each about the size of a postage stamp, a few of the thinnest slices of prosciutto I've ever seen, and a like amount of a pepperoni like substance.
there were 5 very tiny dots of a pickle
and a pork order which was about 3 bites.
The Salad was OK
While none of the food was bad, we felt ripped off price wise
Between us we spent over $250.00 then left to eat dinner
- Pros: Wine was OK; Service was fair
- Cons: portions were miniscule; I would be embarrassed to serve som
overpriced
by imbiber75
Unless you know nothing about wine you are better off going to Trader Joes and picking up a few good bottles and snacks. This place is well overpriced for what you get. I prefer going to what used to be called Vinum but is now part of Ugo. Much better place and much more fun (they even play old Italian movies on the wall) . Bottlerock is a good idea gone bad. The wine selection is mediocre and all the food is made in toaster oven (you can watch the cook if you don't believe me). Ontop of that they charge way more than its worth. Save your hard earned money.
- Cons: price
I love this place.
by maxsal
This place has a lot of good attributes and, overall, an awesome staff (there are some exceptions, of course, but that's par for the course). I am a regular, and will continue to go back.
Bottlerock is good for small and large parties a like, and the staff is more knowledgeable about wines than any other place in downtown Culver City (there is still room for improvement on the wine knowledge/sophistication side, which almost earned them 4 stars instead of 5, but they are working on it, so I expect improvement). The manager is friendly (which is refreshing), she often circles the place to greet patrons, and the entire staff aims to please. The service can sometimes be a bit slow when they are busy -- but hey, it's a wine bar (so chill out and enjoy!). I recommend Bottlerock 10 times over Rush (a bar/restaurant in the same vicinity, which had an inexcusably uneducated staff, very disorganized service and clueless management).
The Details on BottleRock
Parking:
Street parking is usually a cinch in Culver City, with two-hour meters enforced only until 6pm.
When to Go:
The lunchtime rush begins around 12pm and continues through 2pm, and reservations aren't accepted. Try to arrive around 11:30am or 2:30pm for prime seating.
Look Good:
For a more structured experience, consult with the in-house sommelier for a flight of wine, usually priced around $12.
Parking:
If you can't find any street parking, just drive into any one of the neraby free parking garages.
When to Go:
The lunchtime rush begins around 12pm and continues through 2pm, and reservations aren't accepted. Also, the after-work crush starts around 8pm, so head in early if you want to avoid waiting for a table.
Save Money:
The "Rush Hour" menu, served Monday-Friday from 4pm to 6:30pm, features discounted small bites like $6 truffle grilled cheese and $4 pizza fingers.
Category:
Wine Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Wine Stores, Bars & Pubs, Other Business Services
Payment Methods:
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