Cordial Cellar and Lounge — Restaurant in Castro Valley

We adore this place! The selection of wines and liquor is top-notch. They specialize in smaller lots of wine (nothing mass-produced) and lesser-known excellent liquor brands. They carry both domestic and imported alcohol. The staff there are very knowledgeable of their product, and every wine recommendation has been spot-on. They also carry some premixed bottles of cocktails; we love these and always have at least one or two on hand. They've opened up for wine tasting, and serving cocktails, beers, and small plates. We usually go every weekend to see what's new, get another wine recommendation, or ask advice on wine/liquor pairings. Service is excellent and we always have a...

Updated for the reopening! Jan 2025: Great cheese selection and the five-spice short rib ragu was a sophisticated blend of meat + spice flavors. Can't wait to try the pot pie! And maybe join the wine club....

Love how elegant they've made this basement space - it's always a nice respite from the outside world. Enjoy their flights and great beer selection, and the popcorn is always tasty. Peer into the heart of deliciousness with the sous vide cheesecake, made of goat cheese with graham cracker crumbs and Irish whiskey dulce de leche. Quite tasty! But I admit, I was sad to see it served in jar form versus a slice. I probably should have guessed that from the...

Here you'll find a rather modest, yet well-stocked and healthily varied little wine and spirits shop while remaining very nicely competitively priced perched in San Leandro, just on the boarder's edge with Oakland. The staff is pleasantly friendly, and readily knowledgeable to answer any questions you may have. The inventory is mostly wines, as would be expected with it's regional proximity, but they're ready for any event you wish to entertain for. The local craft-makers are as well represented as are the global community, brilliantly dispersed to capitalize on-display compared to the small footprint of the...