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BottleRock

3847 Main St
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 836-9463
BottleRock
Cross Street:
Culver Boulevard
Best of Citysearch:
Wine Bar 2006, Wine Specialty Store 2006
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-1am, Sun 4pm-11pm

Editorial Review for BottleRock – by Michael Martin

In Short
The lofty interior features exposed-duct ceiling, light-maple floors and dark-wood wine cabinetry. A shiny tasting bar is set up with aluminum barstools, and easily doubles as an espresso bar depending on the hour of day. Lunchtime is a catwalk of biz-execs nibbling their way through a finger food menu of salad trios and pressed panini. Evenings feature more of a true wine bar crowd with artsy locals indulging in the 2000-plus wine cellar, communal cheese, charcuterie platters and dessert.

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Insider Tips

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.

User Reviews for BottleRock

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/15/2008 Posted by wendyfromcali

Last Friday two coworkers and I went to BottleRock for lunch around noon and it was dead quiet, which was perfect for us since we only had one hour. We all ordered the Black Truffled Grilled Cheese and decided it was the best we've ever had. I also had a glass of the Dom. Georges Brunet Vouvray, France, recommended by the server because I said I liked sweet wine (but not dessert sweet), and was very happy with it. All-in-all, grilled cheese for $8 is a little steep, but when the craving hits, I'll know to spend my money wisely and satisfy the craving. (Our grilled cheese came with a side salad.)

Pros: best grilled cheese ever!, not busy during lunchtime

Cons: a little pricey

2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/06/2008 Posted by sipandswirl

My husband and I came back from Napa and decided to continue our magical wine country experience by trying a wine bar near our home. There was a lot of buzz about Bottle Rock, so we went there after a movie. The entire experience was just below average......sorry. The server was not extremely knowledgeable, the service was slow and a bit too distant for our taste. The food was expectedly boring and typical wine bar cuisine. Maybe we had high expectations. Maybe it was a bad night, but we haven't had the desire to try it again and we have not gone out of our way to tell anyone about it.

Pros: downtown Culver City - easy parking

Cons: uncomfortable metal chairs, boring food, boring and distant staff

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Editor's Review

Charming wine bar/retail space attracts eclectic crowd of artists and execs in gentrified Culver City.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Street parking is usually a cinch in Culver City, with two-hour meters enforced only until 6pm.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Wine Bar
  • After Work
  • Food Served
  • Neighborhood
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 12pm-11pm
  • Fri-Sat 12pm-1am
  • Sun 4pm-11pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Recognition for BottleRock

2006 Editorial Winner - Wine Bar
2006 Editorial Winner - Wine Specialty Store

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