Off the Vine

Mike and Alie are family — not in the blood sense, but they have been so warm and welcoming that I have gladly spent my time and money in their shop. The wines they select are always a great find.
I’ve been a wine club member forever and I highly suggest becoming one. I always get a few great bottles of wine every month, as well as the first Thursday tasting and discounts throughout the month. It’s worth it and more — especially if you love wine.
They also bring in amazing local musical talent. I thrive off of music and love getting lost in my glass of wine and the sounds of live music.
Are they fully vegan? No. So I know it seems crazy that I’m heavily promoting, but trust me, you will be taken care of. If you’re vegan as for the Mel Special Flatbread. Alie is also working on some other apps that are delicious and vegan.
I am so sad to leave behind these people I love. We were brought together solely on our love of wine and have become like family. I hope to have you join our family, too.

Delightfully quaint atmosphere. Splendid quality cheeses and meats. Charming and educational staff. Perfect environment for conversation, games or reading. We appreciated the proprietor’s welcoming attitude and up-​to-​date details on the opening of a local brewery.
Why not a 5? Beer menu needs updating, many offerings crossed out (I know, it’s a wine joint.) Also, for my mother: «coffee» misspelled on the beer menu board (I know, it’s San Pedro.)

Groupon dealers be aware of this business fraud from off the vine!!! I bought a Groupon to use for this place. I had made two separate reservations to come here to use my Groupon. I made a reservation on September 11^th to share this experience with my boyfriend who visited me from Oregon. We drove all the way from Venice Beach to go there just to be disappointed and frustrated especially with the immense traffic that we had to deal with just to get there. When we arrived there at 3 p.m. the door was completely locked and there was nobody there. We waited for an hour and we finally realized that there was a note posted on the door. The note stated that the owner had to attend jury duty that entire week and would not be in business until later in the evening times. I called the available number and it turned out that the person that I had spoken to was the owner. I told him that I made a reservation for 3 p.m. and that I was currently waiting in front of the door and nobody was there and asked him what was going on? I also asked him how come nobody called me to inform me ahead of time if he and his staffs could not be available to take care of my reservation? He simply replied that he could not be there because of jury duty and he apologized for the inconvenience. he also claimed that prior to taking off for jury duty he did not see any reservation made for today for 3pm. I explained to him that I spoke to one of his female staffs and had made the reservation 3 weeks in advance, and there was no way it was a mistake on my part. He ended up apologizing without offering to reschedule my reservation. So I made a second attempt to try to use my Groupon deal. Once again I made my second reservation 2 weeks in advance for yesterday, October 14^th at 7 p.m. This time I took one of my best friends to go with me. When we got there the same s*** happened. The door was locked with a different note on it, stating that they will be closed for several weeks due to a wedding prep for someone’s son. I was so upset that I walked up to the security guard that was watching the building, asking him if this place is ever open for business and he said, «Not really. The owner would come and go and there is barely any people in there except for the weekends.» I tried calling the owner a couple of times again that night prior to leaving but I could not get a hold of him. Once again I did not get a call from the business to inform me of their inability to complete my reservation. I was definitely angry and frustrated. This place is truly a scam for the Groupon customers. If you are a Groupon custumer and had bought this deal, please do yourself a favor and save your breath and energy by calling up Groupon to get your refund back immediately. Groupon needs to do a thorough investigation on this merchant because nobody should ever get treated like this. The merchant is an obvious crook who takes the Groupon customers’ money and runs away by closing his business door on them. His business is going to rot in hell if it hasn’t already.

Although the ambiance was nice we were Very disappointed In this place. The wine was subpar and over priced. They will also surprise you with a $ 10 corkage fee (even when you buy and drink the wine there). They only offer one desert… Cheese cake. When we received the cheesecake it was frozen in the center. When we mentioned it to the server (whom I think is the owner/​manager) he said «O Sorry, that’s totally my fault, I’ll take the corkage fee off of the bill» then my friend said to him «I don’t think we should have to pay for the cheese cake» he replied by saying «I could have charged you $ 50 for the wine but in only charging you $ 40».
Also you have to make a reservation to use the groupon.

This place is fantastic! A true gem in downtown Pedro. I came here for the first time last week with a group of 7 girlfriends. We all started with the tasting, and we enjoyed all of the wines. Hands down, our favorite was the sparkling rose! I’m not usually a fan of roses, but this was great. Pretty dry and bubbly, perfection.
We also ordered a few meat plates, and Michael asked each one of us if there were any particular cheeses we didn’t like. A few girls don’t like strong cheeses, so they made plates to meet each of our individual tastes. Talk about great service! I personally have never been offered the option when ordering a cheese plate, so I found it very thoughtful. A few girls ordered the flat breads, and while I did not try them, they were raving about them.
After the tasting, we ordered a few more bottles of wine. It was a Wednesday night, but we were there pretty late. And while I’m sure the owner would have liked to close up, he accommodated us for as long as we wanted, and seemed genuinely happy to help us. You don’t seem to get service like that very often, so it was really nice!
This was an excellent find, and I can’t wait to go back!

I finally made it to off the vine. What a great treat. The owners are super knowledgeable and friendly. And the wine pairing with the cheese and meats. I enjoyed every bit of it great flavor. I also tried their flatbread pizza with caramelized onions and arugula with a balsamic reduction. I will be going back just to get the pizza for snacking it’s so good. They have live entertainment and The owners are super nice and really make you feel at home. One of the best experiences I’ve had in San Pedro yet. Delicious food and wine wonderful pleasant genuine hospitality and impeccable service. it’s a very warm and inviting environment definitely worth your time to check it out

atmosphere: Like a typical wine store with high and low tables for tasting and noshing. Extremely HOT inside. No water offered, could not sit next to swamp cooler because I was wearing contacts. They would not open the door to help circulate the air. I sat there fanning myself most of the time and they just acted like the place was 60 degrees even when we asked for them to open the door.
Purchsaed a Groupon… MISTAKE do not buy a groupon for this place (see last paragraph)
White wines were spectacular and lately I am not a huge white wine fan. Their red’s offered to us neither my friend or I could appreciate. The meat and cheese platter was enough for a tasting but not enough for an appetizer. We really enjoyed the meats and cheeses offered as pairing. We ordered the salmon appttizer and there was much too much green onion inside the cream cheese and on top and it was overwhelming so my friend ate my poriton too that we asked no onions on top. The meat and the white wines were the best part of the experience.
Service. Meh. There was one other two-​some of women in there when we arrived and we were told we must have a reservation. Why? The place was EMPTY only one other couple showed up at the end when we were finished. The tasting took FOREVER. they wait wayyy toooo long between sips. Litterally they pour sips. I could not have made a genuine effort to buy a bottle with the amount that they offered You will receive less than an ounce. I like to be able to actually taste the wine, sip it, swirl it in my mouth. There was not enough wine poured to do this so we didn’t purchase anything to go.
The bill arrives…. The Groupon. so they took our groupon at the beginning then charge a $ 17 food tax on top of the groupon We only ordered $ 7.00 worth of food and the tax on the food was $ 17.00??? There is nothingh in the fine print on the groupon saying there is sales tax charged on the top of the groupon so Groupon Buyer Beware. We will not be going back after this experience. I belong to a few other wine clubs and actually used Groupons in other places and was never charged a food tax on top of the groupon. Not a great practice to entice people to come back.

Cool little wine tasting place in Pedro. We did the wine tasting and I think there was 7 wines total and they all tasted great.
We got a salad and a flat bread and split them.
There were only two people serving the whole place and when we arrived a bunch of other people came in so the servers were swamped. I know it’s not their fault but it took us quite a while to get our wines and our check.
Other than that I would definitely recommend this place!
Also if you have their groupon they only accept it if you call and make a reservation first. As far as I know the groupon didn’t say anything about making a reservation. Kind of annoying. Guess we’ll have to go back!

I love small family owned businesses! I have been in several times but the most recent time I came in was for a groupon deal for wine tasting and charcuterie. The wines were explained thoroughly and were all very good. The charcuterie was great as well, I loved the sweet apricot spread that came in addition to the meat and cheese. We also enjoyed the smoked salmon app as well as a flatbread. I forget the name of the flatbread but it had Brie and arugula and we fell in love! We were informed about there wine club and it sounded both interesting and affordable, plus it came highly recommended by a fellow diner. I will be joining the next time I come in.

had an amazing experience on a spending my sunday funday @ Off the Vine for wine tasting. My girlfriend and I enjoyed some great wines with a cheese platter (the pear spread was amazing). they also have a menu that had some yummy flatbreads to eat!
the customer service is amazing! the owners are a husband & wife pair. they are very knowledgable about the wines and very welcoming.
this is a diamond in the rough. I live in san pedro and did not expect to find a gem like this! i will be back, maybe for another tasting or to enjoy some wine while listening to some live music!
definitely worth visiting!

Very quaint establishment in downtown San Pedro. walked in following the Farmer’s Market on Friday while I was waiting on a friend get off work. Friendly owners (assumed) and a lady with a lovely smile working in the kitchen who I also assumed was the other owner. I was the only one sitting in the lounge decorated walls decorated with wine cases and corks. An added surprise was the music playing and old LP’s hanging on the walls. all from my high school days, so owners must be about my age. A nice gem in San Pedro. They change their tasting menu every Friday and this week there are six 1.5 ounce tastings for $ 15. Let me check on that price. Drank Sparkling Veuve de Vernay «Brut Rose» before I learned about the tasting flights. Small plates and tapas including flatbreads aroma filled the room.

Summary: A nice winery-​style tasting experience in downtown San Pedro. Reasonable prices, a large variety of wines from many regions (including less familiar ones like Serbia and Croatia), friendly staff, and tasty food make this a great place to come enjoy a flight, a bite, or a glass of wine while relaxing in a casual but elegant atmosphere.
My wife and I went here for the first time on a Friday at around 6pm after being given a gift card from our friends as congratulations for my wife’s completion of her PhD studies. They had loved going themselves, so they wanted to share the experience with us. We found parking on 6^th Street (parking is free after 6pm), and made our way inside. The room is temperature controlled to be nice and comfortable inside; quiet but with some ambient music and conversation of other guests and regulars.
We sat at a table and were greeted by a woman that must be Alison based on all of the previous reviews. She gave us the rundown about tastings being $ 15 for six 1.5 ounce pours that change each week. This week, there were two whites and four reds. She also told us about the beer list, the food items, and some of the special things they do on Thursdays, for happy hour, etc. We each ordered a flight and began our tasting. Some wines were ok, and some were really good. Throughout, we were attended by both Alison and Michael, and they were very friendly. The bruschetta with goat cheese was delicious, and the two glasses of wine we ordered after our flights were also excellent. We look forward to our next visit.

Wonderful little wine bar with yummy appetizers and small portioned dished. Very knowledgable owners who are kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

What a gem! We did an afternoon wine tasting. I almost never finish my wine, but enjoyed every wine we sampled in combination with the charcuterie.
It was wonderful to learn about wines from Croatia, and enjoy a diverse blend of whites and reds. They are knowledgeable and provide interesting facts, but in a way that is very welcome, enhances your experience, then allows you to enjoy time with friends in between rounds. We did not feel rushed.
This is a wonderful place to check out. It is very nice for a group of friends or a date (hint if you are looking for date ideas in san pedro!). The best part is, you will be able to take home several bottles of your favorite wine because they are very reasonably priced!

I finally visited this place after always saying that I wanted to try it.
I am trying to get into wine, but am much more of a beer girl. I really do not know much about wine, so I came in for the $ 5 tasting on first Thursdays and to see what this place was all about.
I was pleasantly surprised by the beer list, but forced myself to drink some wine. My husband and his friends tried a few beers they enjoyed. We also got the goat cheese arugula flat bread which was really tasty, though a tad pricey.
It is an older crowd, which doesn’t bother me. I did feel a bit out of place though, probably because I am such a beginner when it comes to wine. I wish I could have gotten more wine explanations and maybe just learned more with the tasting and choosing of what to drink, but they were pretty busy and there were definitely a lot of people that were regulars.
It is a shame that the area has so many druggies and weirdos passing through. Our downtown area sometimes reminds me of how downtown LA is. You have some good restaurants and bars mixed in with some bad ones, and then you get some shady folks lingering outside or in allies. It is a historical area with some great old buildings so I hope that changes one day.
I love the quaint vibe of this small, relaxing shop and think it is a great family owned place here in San Pedro. You can really tell the owners love what they do.
I hope to come back with friends or family to do another tasting one day.

Not the usual spot in San Pedro. Out of a lot of the beer selection and some ingredients for the dining selections, but overall a really nice place, and even more so for SP. Gracious & sweet hosts and servers. The food menu is the usual — cheese & flatbreads.
Pretty good selection of wines and beers. A good place for the locals. Nice, clean restaurant, good ambiance.

Love this hidden gem!!! Appetizers are great and I’m not big on wine but there beer selection is great! It’s a great place to go relax or have a great time. My wife and I usually stop in the afternoon for a bite and some beer and wine. They also have great live music Saturday nights!!!

I don’t VINE the wine here
I joined a wine meet-​up group a couple years ago so I could learn more about wine, what I like and hopefully could maybe be able to order something while at dinner or out with friends. This group is SOOO AWESOME! We just recently split the group a bit into the «Contributing Members» that do more exclusive events and the «Non-​Contributing Members» that get to do the normal events. I’m a regular member. I didn’t want to contribute because my schedule gets pretty busy at times and I would not always be able to make events that I am pre-​paid for so it doesn’t make since for me to just throw money away.
We usually try to meet-​up at different wine bars in and around the Long Beach area. Sometimes they are newly opened and sometimes they are just our groups favorite wine bar spots. A few members will even open up their homes and we will do wine tasting with light o’horderves there. It’s a lot of fun and I’m always meeting new peeps that join or maybe couldn’t make it out to other events, etc. Never any cray-​cray over the top drinkers that don’t know there limits, get loud, or drunk or can’t drive themselves home.
This event was for a new wine bar a bit out of our wine tasting zone but not too bad since it is just over the bridge from DTLB. It’s a cosy little place with one long table and a few large wine barrels for tables. There is also a little sofa in case you want to sit there. You are surrounded by all sorts of wine paraphilia so there is no mistaking where you are! The place is pretty small and cosy!
The owner was UBER NICE and very accommodating to our group and gave us a 6 glass tasting which came with cheese and crackers and your own personal flatbread pizza which was a lot of food. Since the place is a bit small we all pre-​paid for our tasting so the owner would know how many peeps were coming and how much food to have for us. It was a REALLY NICE touch!
I ended up getting there a bit late because the start of my day was pushed back a few hours for SUP’ing and lunch! Plus I needed to go home and take a shower so I didn’t smell like Shamu the whale from all the salt water. Not really the look I was going for, for my wine event! I also couldn’t pre-​pay for my tasting because I had lost my debit card a couple weeks before and it took longer than expected to get it.
Once there I was greeted WARMLY and I told them I was just going to get a glass of wine which was no problem. It was so FRICKIN hot out STILL at 7pm in the evening so I went with a cool Sparkling Brut Rose which was DELISH and cool since rose tend be chilled which was perfect. My friend got a cab. It was beautiful and deep red. We chatted it up with the other members and enjoyed our selection.
My meeting organizer noticed my empty glass THANK GAWD and called me over! She had some more of Sparkling Prosecco left and wanted me to try it. I LOVE Prosecco so I was OH SO HAPPY to accommodate her request. Just as I thought YUM, YUM, YUMMY!
Toward the end there was STILL MORE Prosecco left so this time my friend got to try. Now this is a person that is normally NOT a white or sparkling person but when I tell you it went down smooth without any issues! Plus I was on standby incase their taste buds revolted but no such luck for me!
We finished off the night with a couple waters but not food! Looking at the Unilocal pics and hearing my fellow wine connoisseur they food was PRETTY GOOD so I look forward to coming back and giving it a try.
Parking is tight with ONLY being metered street parking nearby, but it is FREE (my favorite F-​word) on Sunday’s which is not bad at all. If your will to walk a bit you can also find some non-​metered parking.
Thanks for an AWESOME night for me and my wine meetup group!

Great find! So down to earth. The owners are very knowledgable and kind, not pretentious at all like you would expect from a wine bar. My husband did a wine tasting and even enjoyed the wines that he usually doesn’t care for. The food is delicious, meant more for complementing your wine or evening then for a full meal. Definitely recommended and we will be back when we are in town again.
We shared the tunas stuffed peppers. My husband had the sausage flatbread and I had the Brie and gig flatbread. All were amazing.

Cute little place in a great spot! Love the records decorating the walls. Had the Blackthorn Cider and a cheese plate that was fresh and delicious! Our server Lisa was friendly and just so warm and attentive! I will be coming back for sure!