Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant

Great wine shop and wine bar. Can pick anything from the shop and have it in house for only $15 corkage. Lovely champagne options, and the food options are simple but delicious. Can get busy, it's popular, but worth a visit. Very Friendly staff.

Great to enjoy a glass of wine while waiting for your departure. They have a wine store with a wide selection, and a cozy wine bar with a select variety including sparkling wine. Small plates to share and caviar are also in the menu. The flights (wine tasting) are amazing

My wife and I are more cocktail people than wine enthusiasts, but do enjoy a glass here and there. After an afternoon spent at the Ferry Building, we decided to stop in as it sounded like a great end to the visit. When we were eventually waited on, the server approached and curtly asked what we wanted with no real recommendation or conversation. Felt like a dive bar bartender. My wife ordered a Chardonnay, and the server genuinely seemed annoyed that my wife didn't immediately know whether she wanted an unoaked or more oaky selection. I asked about the carafe, and in not being a wine serving expert, thought the carafe was a 9oz option as that does seem to be the standard individual serving size at many restaurants we frequent. I was also met with huge annoyance that it is "almost NEVER" a 9 oz, but a 15 oz. Honestly, I'm genuinely glad I learned something, but the abrasiveness in correction was off-putting. I even thanked her for the education when she came to serve the glasses because of the weird vibe and was essentially shrugged off. From that point on, we never saw her again. While she served and chatted up every single table around us, she didn't once come to check on us once while walking by numerous times. My wife had to intentionally get her attention just to get the check while she had been sitting with an empty glass for an extended period of time. It genuinely felt like a personal shunning strictly due to the fact we were not purveyors of wine culture, but rather coming in to have a quick sit down drink. After we left the restaurant area, I also noticed a bottle of ice wine that I had enjoyed before, so grabbed that to check out before leaving. The clerk had the exact same vibe and I've had gas station check out experiences more pleasant. Genuinely the lowest point of our trip to SF. There are way too many other awesome locations to check out. Even in that immediate area.

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant is an absolute gem and such a great spot to stop into while exploring the Ferry Building. The vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and effortlessly cool, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. The wine selection is massive and incredibly well curated. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for a casual glass, there are so many options to choose from that it’s easy to find something you’ll love. Everything feels thoughtful and high quality without being intimidating. One of the best parts of this spot is how perfect it is for people watching. Sitting with a glass of wine while the energy of the Ferry Building flows around you makes for such an enjoyable experience. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, happy to offer recommendations or let you explore on your own. It adds to the laid-back, approachable feel of the place. A must-stop if you’re in the area. Great wine, a cool atmosphere, and an unbeatable location make it a standout spot.

Loved the wine, the cheese, the service! Wide variety of wines from all over the world and the owner surely loves what he is doing! Such a blast!

The experience of wine tasting was great with side taste of burrata cheese and baguette bread. They have a great selection of rose, white and reds. They serve both chilled and normal temperature wines. Great place to hangout with friends over a glass of wine and have fun watching people in the ferry market.

Wine was really nice. I had the Williams Seylem chard. I enjoyed 2 5 oz glasses @ $18.75 each. Also got the burrata- beautiful and delicious. Still hungry, so I ordered the Triple Cream cows milk, but they didn’t give me the bread since I had bread left on my plate from previous order. No biggie. The biggie for me was no one ever checked on me when I needed another glass of wine or wanted to order more food. Bummer! Zero interaction. I had to raise my hand to get service. Weird that they did ask those around me if they needed anything else- but never asked me once. Thankfully the food and wine was worth it. Fun to people watch.

Overall a pleasant experience. I was in from out of town and took the ferry from Oakland. Closes early on the weekends (7pm) and in my opinion was overpriced. Ordered the cheese tray and it was nothing to write home about. Service was lovely and a good vibe for sitting at the bar and enjoying a glass of wine before catching the ferry however I likely wouldn’t go back.

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant is an absolute gem and such a great spot to stop into while exploring the Ferry Building. The vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and effortlessly cool, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy your surroundings. The wine selection is massive and incredibly well curated. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for a casual glass, there are so many options to choose from that it's easy to find something you'll love. Everything feels thoughtful and high quality without being intimidating. One of the best parts of this spot is how perfect it is for people watching. Sitting with a glass of wine while the energy of the Ferry Building flows around you makes for such an enjoyable experience. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, happy to offer recommendations or let you explore on your own. It adds to the laid-back, approachable feel of the place. A must-stop if you're in the area. Great wine, a cool atmosphere, and an unbeatable location make it a standout spot.

As a shop, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant is fantastic. They have a great selection of wines from many countries and I see a lot of great producers on the shelves. They also have a really nice reserve selection in two wine fridges located near the wine bar with some exceptional wines if you feel like splurging. Overall, as mentioned in a prior review, the prices are good but usually not the best for any given wine. I generally find them 10-15% more expensive on average than the cheapest price on Wine Searcher. We also like the wine bar. They have a fairly extensive list of BTG options that are constantly rotating. There are easily 25-30+ wines offered in 2oz, 5oz, and a "carafe" option (guessing it's 500ml, but not stated anywhere on the menu), including some Coravin options which tend to be higher end wines. I've never seen Dagueneau offered BTG anywhere before. What's nice about the BTG options is that they have some fairly "safe" options, but mixed in with those were a lot of cool, off the beaten path stuff. If you love trying new things (or heck, even if you don't), there's absolutely something on the BTG list for you. You can of course also shop around the store, including the reserve wines, and have the bottles at the wine bar for a $15 corkage fee. We typically opt to do this rather than drink BTG and a $15 corkage is pretty reasonable. If you're looking to have white or rosé at the wine bar, be sure to check their fridge on the back wall to see if they have the wine chilled, otherwise they're happy to give the bottle some time in an ice bath to cool down to your desired temperature. Service at the wine bar can be quite erratic though. Sometimes it's great, but since all of the servers are prepping food as well, when it gets slammed, you may not be checked up on as frequently. For us, this is fine since we can manage pouring our own glasses, but if you're trying to get your check before your ferry leaves, it can be a bit stressful, as the couple seated next to me found out! Overall, they have a great selection of wines but the service in the bar could use some tweaking to improve consistency even when it gets busier.

Great place at the Ferry building to stop and have a glass of wine and a small snack. Clean. Great friendly service.

Ferry Plaza Wine Bar is such a fun stop at the Port of San Francisco! They have a great selection of wines, beers, and cheese plates that pair perfectly for a casual bite. It's also one of the best spots for people watching while soaking in the energy of the waterfront. The servers are friendly, knowledgeable, and always make spot-on recommendations. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the view before or after exploring the Ferry Building.

I used to sip at the bar more often pre pandemic when I was in the office daily now it's a special treat to come in and enjoy a glass (or multiple) with some nice cheese and ACME bread. So glad this place survives it's both relaxed and festive especially on an early Friday afternoon. A great spot to taste new wines and find comfort in reliable olde but goodies. So come to the ferry building and grab a stool and taste France, Spain, California and so many other great wine regions. Cheers.

When spending a day in the City of San Francisco walking through the Ferry Building is a must do. We decided to check out the Wine Merchant a store and bar with many many bottles of all kinds of wine from all over the world and a nice selection of beer. They also have a nice menu of munchies to enjoy alongside your wine. The bar area has about a dozen tables of various sizes, some in the store itself and a few along the rail where you can watch people walking by. Today we sat on the rail and purchased a lovely cold bottle from the store. Ben, a nice young man, served us and was very engaging with us about his and our travels around the world. We had a lovely time and will be back.

I've been coming here on Sundays for about a month and a half now, and honestly--it's become one of my favorite rituals in the city. The wine selection is always on point, the appetizers hit just right, and the people-watching is next level. There's just this effortless vibe here--laid-back but buzzing with energy--that makes you want to linger a little longer every time. Whether I'm sipping a glass solo or catching up with friends, it always feels like the perfect way to spend a Sunday. Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant has definitely earned a permanent spot in my weekend rotation.

Wow!! Do they think they are special? Servers were not friendly at all. Had to ask for everything. It was like they didn't want to do their job. Not impressed at all

First timer. I was annoyed that I was served a chilled Pinot noir as a rose. I don't drink red wine cold. And if I wanted a Pinot noir, I would have said so. It was hot and I wanted a rosé. That simple

After having lunch yesterday at Hog Island Oyster Company, the Mrs. and I took a stroll through the Ferry Building and ended up at the wine bar in the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant. We looked over the tasting menu but ultimately decided to purchase a bottle to drink. I perused the store and landed on the Occidental 2021 Pinot Noir. It was a great choice. The guys behind the bar were really friendly. Jason was great. So if you want people watch while enjoying great wince, check out the wine bar at the Ferry Building Wine Merchant.

I joined their wine club and I get free corkage for any wine purchased and consumed at the bar. What a great deal! Their wines are reasonably priced and they offer a good selection for my taste. The service is exemplary, however I wish they had a slightly more elevated food selection.

We love to spend some of our afternoon at the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant Bar whenever we visit almost yearly from NM. Really nice wine selections, great service from all of the staff, the best Burrata with Acne bread , love Jason..who is knowledgeable, kind and chill, and for a few hours, one can feel the world is really good again. What's not to love about this wine bar!

I showed up to this place in 2018 omg such a long absence. Until the this holiday season. Came off the ferry had time to kill, decided to have a glass! The rose is amazing, they also have other wonderful things,prices are not too bad considering the quality and diversity. They have appetizers, smooth music and wonderful service! . If you are a TOURIST! and don't have time for a sneak away to NAPA! This is your place to come have some wine! If you are a LOCAL and haven't decided on which Napa , Livermore valley or other winery to become a member, this place has a wine club, something to consider! Definitely recommend it !!!!!

Great spot while waiting for the ferry. Quick service. Good prices. Wine was perfect and decided to add some hummus and pita chips. They were so fresh and delicious I could have taken a later ferry to sit with another glass and savor those snacks. Highly recommend to spend some time here!

They take a lot of pride in their wine and food selections, and it shows. Their customer service is also top notch, which, unfortunately, some customers seem to take advantage of. Their prices are super fair. Please refrain from bringing your own food, and especially in Tupperware containers. Rather, buy a dish or two and support these wonderful businesses so they can continue to be there for us all to enjoy. An extra special thanks to everyone there who made our visits wonderful, including but not limited to Jason, Michelle, Ben, Joseph, Mimi, and Christine.

We came in two days in a row to do wine tastings and purchases. This wine bar is one of the shops that closes a bit late than other shops at ferry building market place. So if you want to hang out longer this is the place to be. We had wine tastings on both days, hubby also bought some reserved wines to take to dinners. The selections were great and prices were reasonable. They serve caviar and other finger foods, the Mediterranean mezze was tasty with our wines. Service was very friendly and attentive. I really liked the relaxing vibes. If you are a wine lover you should definitely come in to try some wines and hang out for an hour or two!

This a THE spot pre and post ferry ride. I've even skipped the ferry and opted for another glass of wine before boarding to cross the Bay. Michelle will take good care of you and the other customers that frequent there are a pleasure to chat with.

This is a review for 2 visits during our time in SF. The Ferry Building is beautifully restored and the Wine Merchant is a pleasant surprise. Prices are reasonable (remember, this building can be wall to wall people at times) and the staff excellent. On our first visit we chose a carafe of Roagna Dolcetto and it was excellent. On our second visit we chose a carafe of Las Jara Glou Glou Red Blend along with some Manchego cheese, bread and olives. Terrific. This place is a "must stop" for anyone who likes wine and enjoys people watching.

The customer service is above and beyond any wine place I have been too Sat at the bar as well and had an amazing selection Food is great also

It's a nice place to relax after some afternoon shopping at the Ferry Building and indulge in a glass of wine. We didn't have time to stay, so we came in quickly just to pick up a bottle to go. They had a good selection of retail wine to choose from. We opted for a Chardonnay, and it was very delicious. Smooth with some subtle hints of sweet fruit, it paired very nicely with our dinner that evening.

I couldn't think of a better place to hang out, while waiting for the next ferry out of San Francisco. The Ferry Building Wine Merchant, while having an extensive retail floor, has a cozy bar area with the perfect people watching view. The sommelier introduced me to a 5oz pour of an already opened Sonoma Pinot. Just one sip and the days stresses just withered away. I ordered a side of burrata, which was more than enough for 2, so I boxed the other half as a take away. If I have time before my ferry trip home, I will make is a point to pull up a chair here and enjoy a nice glass of wine.

Love this place , always enjoy stopping in for wine great wine selections and wine recommendations by staff to try . The staff are very friendly , knowledgeable, helpful . Enjoy the options of having a small bite with a glass of wine .

I purchased a $60 bottle of champagne from this shop for a special occasion. While I was being rung up, the cashier asked if I wanted the price sticker removed. I said sure. When I got home and took out the bottle I was shocked at the mess left on the bottle from "trying" to remove the price sticker that this shop applies to the bottles. My suggestions to the store: 1. Have an actual way of removing the stickers from the bottles 2. Do not use this type of sticker that cannot be removed on your bottles 3. Do not ask customers if they'd like the sticker removed if you have no real way of doing it successfully 4. If you try to remove the sticker but cannot, let the customer know 5. Have another sticker of some kind on hand to apply to bottles if, despite all of the above, there is still a mess left on the bottle and needs to be covered up I would probably not consider this shop again for similar future purchases. What if I was heading straight to a gathering or immediately giving it as a gift? Totally cheapens the Grand Cru I purchased and completely unacceptable experience.

Cute stop in the ferry building. Got a charcuterie plate and a bottle of wine on a warm Saturday afternoon. Definitely was more crowded and was only 1-2 spots left. We were able to sit inside away from the walkway. Service was friendly and attentive. Note: he seats are mainly hightop with not much back support. Ambiance: 4/5 Food and drink: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5

I love coming to the Ferry Building before an event at the Chance Center, and always end up at the Wine Merchant for a pregame/preshow bottle of Fondo Antico and a Mediterranean platter. Every time I've been here the staff was super nice and friendly. Pro tip, dont leave without trying the epi baguette.

LOVE this place. Been here for many girl dates for some high quality weekday wine or Saturday champagne. The small and large places are actually a great deal: the large plates come with two entire blocks of cheese that you'll likely not finish. Don't feel bad if you wanna hide left overs in your purse. The baguette is wonderful as well and well paired w the fig preserve. Ambiance of great too -- so if you're new to the area, visiting or a regular ferry building stroller- take a seat that the square bar, people watch a little and sample some great wine(s). The serves are always friendly and happy to engage in some good conversations.

Discovered FPWM back in 2017 on my first birthday trip with my bestie! We sat at the bar and the friendly bartender cracked open a bottle of champagne for us. Imagine our sadness when the bar wasn't open... He: Not to worry, you can visit us outside on our patio bar...look for the umbrellas! What a great place to people watch! We ordered a bottle of champagne and a mezze board...er...paper boats...yeah let's say that...and it was all delicious! What a great way to spend a leisurely afternoon!

Ordered a hard to find liquor from their website. Shipping was fast. Prices were fair. I did. It get a conformation on the tracking only because they typed my email wrong. That's was about it. They are still. It bad at all.

What a guilty pleasure to wander in here. They got good flight options and a nice bar area to hang after work.

They have a great selection of wines that are both local to California and international! The staff is also super friendly and have great suggestions as well though we prefer to usually just browse their shelves which are based on countries. They also put out their member club wine selection separately as well and it's all very reasonably priced $15-30 range

I was surprised to see this hidden gem in this part of the city. Wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and other west European countries along with famous California wines. Definitely try this place out, if you are in Ferry Building.

Baguette and goat cheese at the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant! Recommended by the bartender. It was delicious!!! Highly recommended.

They do not stand behind the wines they recommend. Husband brought home a couple of bottles recommended to him $70 from staff member there and they were awful! We had our roommate also try them and we all agreed both were undrinkable. One had that slightly brown color that can happen when a bottle turns. Not a big deal sometimes bottles go bad. We are all big wine drinkers and understand sometimes these things happen. What I never expected or experienced before was a wine shop that would not refund our money. Both bottles were returned full but according to them the wine is fine and so sorry no refund. What a bunch of crooks! We've lived in San Francisco for decades and have bought from this wine store many times but NEVER again. Stick with local neighborhood wine merchants who actually stand behind their wines and recommendations.

Giving this place two stars for several reasons. Although the food and the wine is spectacular, the service is not. From beginning to end, my group and I felt extremely rushed the from the staff to leave considering it was not busy at all. We also noticed that the people around us were not being rushed like we were.The exact second we finished our charcuterie and wine, the waitress brought the card reader over and gave subtle hints for us to leave. Which we did, as maybe she was just having a bad day. Will come back eventually hoping that I have a different experience.

Super cute. The look is like half wine, beer, and alcohol storage and half wine and beer tasting room. There's a fantastic selection of wines, and I would assume beers too but I went there for the wine (and don't like most beers) so I didn't pay attention to the beers. I didn't love the look of the charcuterie board (everything was on one regular white paper plate) but it may be due to post-pandemic changes. I would return to see if the food options are better now, especially considering the price. Service was decent. I visited when it was fairly busy and didn't get much attention but I reckon that's understandable given how busy this spot was. The spot is great for a date or even a group of friends, definitely a nice lazy afternoon event.

**** Review 96 **** Delicious local wine, and some beers. If you're looking for a nice place for a quick stop and "Hydration" this is a place to try. For the locals, they offer a wine club, for the tourist they sell wine travel bags. Make sure this is one of your stops during your visit to the Ferry Building Market.

Cool spot & very casual! Located in the new Ferry Plaza Market and sells very selective and impressive wine selection especially for all the local wineries in the northern CA region. Same goes for their selection of the craft beers. If your a wine or beer enthusiast I would recommend stopping by, it would fit your vibe well.

Great selection of wine that comes from around the world. Especially since Covid-19 has put everyone into their cozy homes, good wine is a "necessity". The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable. The layout of the store is also social-distancing approved. Great place for some good wine. Another plus is that they are open everyday!!!

I did not have a great experience. I went in for a nice glass of wine. My first impression was not pleasant the customer service was horrible I sat for almost 45 minutes. People who came in 20 mins after were taken care of before I was. I will never be going back

I might have had a little too much fun drinking wine, chowing on olives and writing emails at the bar of The Wine Merchant in the Ferry Building this past Sunday. Full discretion: I've been thinking about those olives since. This was my second visit to this wine market and bar located in the middle section of the ferry building. I have to say, I was super impressed by the Sunday afternoon energy you'll find throughout the entire market. It appears that everyone in San Fran loves to drink and eat ice cream on Sunday afternoons. I can get on board with that. I was nervous about lugging my laptop on the bar and wanted to make certain I was "earning my time and spot." I ordered a full glass of a Californian wine (5 oz. pour/loved it/forgetting the name but remembering the price of $13.75), followed by the green olives ($7- generous serving and so damn good) and a white wine sample. I know, my wine prowess is sounding super elementary right now so do me a favor and focus on the fact that I loved the energy, what I sampled and the atmosphere. Note that this is part bar and part shop so you can pick up chilled bottles or join their rose club while you're there as well. The bar space is on the cozy (aka small) size but it does the job. I'll certainly return during my next work trip.

I sat down at the bar seating and waited 20+ minutes with plenty of empty seats. The bar man waited on three separate men (who came after me) while I waited and attempted to make eye contact with him. The bartender even had the time to make a full charcuterie board in front of me for someone who sat down after me without ever acknowledging me. The place has such poor service I disappointedly walked out after waiting without ever being recognized by the staff. There are PLENTY of other places near by to choose from to spend your money.

The wine is okay here. It kinda grows on ya. We got the Carro tinto (Spain) & the Quinta do pinto 'Estate collection " with a Burrata and meat board. What bothered me most is the service. A nice woman came to the bar to order and was ignored by 3 employees who were standing in the bar pit. Then when they finally decided to acknowledge her, she was super annoyed and rightfully so. My wife and I decided to joke around with her to lighten her mood and let her know we saw what was going on. She turned her mood around and felt better about the continued lack of service. It got to the point where I spoke up for her trying to get the server to ring her up. It didn't help he said "I know" and kept drying a wine glass. The lady had her Amex on the counter. She took her card back annoyed all over again and put down a 20 just so she could leave. She shared how annoying her experience was chugged her wine and left. Then about ten minutes later a guy walked in and he was greeted and asked what he wanted without pause from the staff. This is bullshit. He didn't even get to look at the menu before being waited on. After seeing this I started paying more attention and noticed the pattern of men getting better service/acknowledgment from the staff which is predominantly male. Now let's be clear I'm the last one to throw these thoughts around but here I'm calling a spade a spade. Do better guys super unacceptable. Aside from the the ambiance is nice and we were excited to go elsewhere.

Super cute wine and cheese bar in the ferry building. Very reasonable prices for bottles or glasses and a decent selection of different t cheese plates. Great place to sit and people watch. Surrounded by other little shops and restaurants. Great little stop while exploring the Embarcadero. We wakes from our hotel St Francis Westin Union Square.

The Wine merchant was your normal casual market wine tasting space, though on the pricier end. Space is limited, and the layout isn't very conducive to moving about or standing, but you can eye it up before heading in just in case. There are two TVs oddly placed, but whet you can catch a game if you need to while your wandering the pier area. They do have a $10-12 wine bottle section. The bartenders weren't particularly friendly or welcoming, but they were very busy at the time we went. We did enjoy a bottle of wine for the three of us once we were able to negotiate our spot and get settled. I'd recommend this if you didn't plan ahead and want to stop for CA wine before leaving the San Fran area.

Might be a generous 5 stars, but we only had 20 minutes for a glass of wine before the ferry. Friendly, quick service for our two glasses of wine. I enjoyed the 2018 Tinel Blondelet Pouilly Fume and my lovely partner the 2015 Balleto Brut Rose. Both were excellent and worth the price considering the tourist trap location.

My wife is pretty happy with this wine and bar place. I don't drink and my quota of cheese has been maxed for the day. We ordered the oxbow cheese flight for July wine club wine and Pino and she loved it. There was bread and 4 kinds of cheese. I enjoyed the bread. It was same as the one in hog island.

A wine bar that combines some of the best eats at the Ferry Plaza... I don't think I could ask for more than Cowgirl Creamery's Mt. Tam, cured meat from Boccalone and Prather Ranch; satisfyingly complete with a glass of wine ... or two. This adorable little liquor shop includes a bar and just a few high-top tables for patrons to enjoy drinks and relax. $31.75 Italian Salumi & Cowgirl Cheese Combo - 5 oz. half round of Mt. Tam, Prather Ranch Soppressata, Boccalone Lonza, Prather Ranch Country Ham, w/ Boccalone whole grain mustard, olive mix, Acme Epi baguette, McQuade's Celtic Fig & Ginger Chutney: My friend and I shared this platter along with a couple glasses of white and red. I don't remember which wines we had, but they were delicious. Our waiter recommended us some excellent choices. It's been a while since I've had Mt. Tam triple-cream cheese. It is just as smooth and buttery as I remember. The Acme epi is one of my favorite breads as well, as it is wonderfully fluffy with a soft chew. It really is an excellent combination. The soppressata had a chewier texture, while the lonza was more delicate, and the country ham was sliced super thin. The fig and chutney were nice accoutrements, but I usually don't feel the need to add on. The bread, cheese, and meat are already so good together. I'm sure I'll be back to enjoy more wine in the future. Perhaps next time I'll try the burrata as well.

We love to drop into this place for wine before getting on the ferry. They have a great selection on the menu for a glass, carafe or bottle. You can also get a bottle off the shelf from their extensive world wide selections. Beer is also available and I did notice some spirits are for sale but can not drink them on site. The munchies are delicious also for those that want a little something solid consisting of olives, mushrooms, cheese and/or meat boards with bread. Everyone is quite knowledgeable about wine and offer samples too try before you choose. It gets pretty busy but we always can find a seat and have never waited more than a few minutes. Service is efficient, the wines are awesome and the ambiance is laid back. Perfect!!

They have Hoopes by the glass! A luscious Napa Valley Cab worth splurging for. In addition to Hoopes, they have many other choices but I opted for this as I am a fan! If you don't see something on the by the glass menu, pick a bottle from their great selection and have them open it for a small fee. Cheers~