Gelson’s Wine Bar — Restaurant in Dana Point

Wine bar opened on Friday May, 19, 2023. 🎉 Great team from the store and Gelson’s corporate office came out for the inaugural celebration. The food is on par with a lunch at the nearby Ritz Carlton or Waldorf Astoria. Lobster salad sliders are on point along with a tasty cheese plate. Excellent sushi selections and of course an amazing lineup of wines🍷by the glass and bottle plus a massive set of tasty beers on tap 🍺. Ask about their ‘sip and shop’ program which is next level service. The team behind the bar are wonderful and the entire store looks great. Well done Gelson’s, well...

This is my neighborhood grocery store that I frequent. Every once in a while I stop at the wine bar for a glass. This was my last time today. I paid as soon as he dropped off my glass so I could leave when I was done. He went on break and decided to tell the bartender filling in that I had NOT yet paid. When I was leaving I was questioned, and said yes I'm good, I paid. I was chased down as if I'm some criminal trying to steal a stupid glass of wine. Showed my receipt. DO BETTER before accusing someone of walking out...

Sean the bartender here makes this place really shine. He's super friendly and knowledgeable about the beer and wine. The selections are top notch and the food options are varied enough that you could try something new before hitting a repeat. Such a great spot to chill after work, can't wait for...