Side Saddle Wine Saloon & Bar

I loved the vibes of this place! We certainly recommend a reservation but it’s nice that you can order wine while you wait for a table. The last star was missing solely due to the prices but I guess you pay a premium for being near the beltline, even on this stretch. The food and drinks were great and nothing too large (tapas style). Certainly a great place anyhow for the vibes specifically though.

Overall we are glad we tried this one out. The drinks were excellent and the service was exceptional. They even noticed and sent the owner to check as we didnt finish our food but we often don't due to previous gastric surgery. That was nice attention to the Customer on their part and honestly not common. The food was very fresh and quality. The only downside was the flies. Not much they can do about it outside but it was unpleasant nonetheless. The music was a nice touch.

This is a place I’ll be going back to again and again! The food and drinks (NA for now or BYOB - liquor license coming soon) were spectacular. The service was friendly and welcoming :) Patio has hanging lights and located on the newest section of the Beltline.

Side Saddle delivers where it counts: the food and cocktails are genuinely solid, and the prices are reasonable. One entree was even comped without us asking, which was a thoughtful touch (this was the ONLY service element they got correct). Overall, the service needs work. Our server, Sapphire, took a while to greet us, didn’t refill waters, and drinks took over 30 minutes to arrive. We got one update at the 20-minute mark that the bar was low on glasses, but it didn’t really make the wait easier. When the food came out, it was incredibly staggered (about 10 minutes between each person’s entree) so we all ate solo. Also, my margarita had a gnat in the bottom. I didn’t have it in me to wait another 30 minutes, so I just drank it. That kind of summed up the night. To be fair, they just opened. The food and drinks are strong enough that I may be back in a few weeks to see how things are shaping up. Really hoping they smooth things out.

Side Saddle is one of those places that just gets it right. They’ve struck the perfect balance of a sophisticated menu with a welcoming and inclusive neighborhood vibe. They are honest to the space, preserving many of the pre-Beltline elements. Every employee we encountered was welcoming and made us want to come back. The dog friendly outdoor area was expansive yet offered a variety of intimate spots to relax. We tried the pork rilettes, a nice balanced spread paired well with their fresh focaccia. We’re so excited to come back when they have their full alcoholic options available. In the meantime, we took them up on the BYOB wine option. They’ve curated a great N.A. offering that will hopefully be a mainstay in addition to their full drink program.

It’s about to be a Side Saddle Summer! I went last night for Jazz (every Thursday) and had this delicious beet salad and bangin’ wings. The band was a vibe, the staff was super friendly and there was plenty of great seating. I love supporting local small businesses, so this is a new favorite of mine!

We found this little gem on instagram, they didn’t disappoint. We had a glass of wine, I only drink super sweet, it was spot on!! Great suggestion from Our server. Andrew had an old fashion and he said it was amazing. On to dinner we had a grazing board it was heavy loaded!! Amazing choices. We weren’t able to finish it and Kayla (owner) came over to make sure we were happy. Very professional attention to detail. Thank you for this neat little spot on the beltline! Great addition.

The flies were HORRIBLE outside. My friend's wine was brought to her with a fly in it. The service was slow. We told them we had 5 people, but the first person to arrive was only given 1 menu (we only ever got 1), 1 water glass, and 3 sets of cutlery. It was expensive, and when paying $15 for a glass of wine I was surprised to also see a 2% credit card fee. I paid $70 including tip for 1/5 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 cocktail & 1 glass of wine. Was very excited to try the porch swing cocktail as an olive lover & have to say their Negroni olives were my idea of NASTY. Pros: Dog friendly patio No issues with splitting the bill including portioning appetizer Wine & food were good

Don't know why folks gave this place a 1 star, but let me set the record straight. Side Saddle is a lovely place with good food and a very warm atmosphere. It is very small indoors with only 2 tables, but there is a lot of outdoor seating along the belt line. The wine selection is not large, but what they have is quality and natural wines. Last night was 1/2 price bottle night with a focus on women vintners. We ordered the Caesar salad and burgers and they were delish.

I've been twice and the food and drinks have been great both times. I'm so happy to have more cool spots in my neighborhood! Service is great.

I loved the vibes of this place! We certainly recommend a reservation but it's nice that you can order wine while you wait for a table. The last star was missing solely due to the prices but I guess you pay a premium for being near the beltline, even on this stretch. The food and drinks were great and nothing too large (tapas style). Certainly a great place anyhow for the vibes specifically though.

25 people have left this company since opening on memorial Day weekend. Licenses and permits were not properly acquired, pay to staff has been wrong almost every single check, tips are pooled and not accurately dispersed to the staff. Many staff will work 5 days a week and leave with a check of maybe $150-200. When following up on pay grievances staff was left on read and never had issues resolved. They were having staff run multiple roles and promised to pay them certain rates they never saw. If you patronize this business you're stealing from the staff that waits on you and cooks your food and directly putting money in the pocket of an owner that has had time to go on multiple vacations while opening two new businesses at the same time.

Cutest outdoor wine bar on the Beltline!! Definitely going to be the spot this summer. They've got wine flights for just $20 which was so worth it. I believe they validate parking for 2 hours too. Service was very friendly and they also host events with Finca to Filter next door. Will definitely be back!

Super cool, super welcoming, great wine. Yes they have just opened (July 2025) and the smell from the beltline fertilizer/mulch is strong. It was still busy on a Thursday happy hour - testament to their appeal. Great live music. Super warm / casual but helpful staff - like being at your cooler friend's house who is a great host. Like the selection and good N/A pics. It is very small indoors, finca to filter across the courtyard /patio is bigger but different vibe (more coffee/café). Food was quite good. Hope they hold up the quality once the beltline is open - it will be tempting to cut costs and serve big crowds like what happened with Rathbun steak, etc etc. Great spot.

This is going to be one of my favorite places on the Beltline! They officially opened about a week ago and it's a vibe already. Love that they offer NA cocktails since I'm not much of a drinker. We took seats outside but the inside was super cute. Definitely not a lot of tables so I highly recommend making reservations. Every single one of their staff that we encountered was so nice and lovely. Our water glasses were always refilled and when we were still missing items, our server (forgot her name but it started with a Z) would check in on it. There was definitely a wait on drinks (my husband was halfway done with his margarita and I still didn't get my drink yet), but our food came out quick. I ordered My Little Pony that tasted like skittles, and my husband a margarita with black salt on the rim. For food, we shared the wings and large grazing plate. The presentation is beautiful and definitely plenty of food for two people. If I had one negative thing to say, they need to have outdoor fans. I know they just opened and hopefully it is on their list of things to add.

I went here with my partner for good food and good music. The jazz was decent but the food and the environment was a fucking let down. first of the vibe is not it. Side saddle is way too small to sit comfortably and the bugs in there are a nightmare. When it started to rain they pushed us all in either finca or side saddle with that good luck energy... my food took way too long to get to us and it was cold and mid. The food is so overpriced and the fries were inconsistent to what i saw on social media. The staff were running around trying their best but it was a mess. Its clear that this is a new restaurant.

The patio is great. Fantastic cocktails and wine list and the bread and butter is an absolute must. Would come back anytime

Such a great addition to the neighborhood! Solid menu and great ambiance. Friendly staff!

"Wine Bar" should be used loosely. Was a hair in our food, still was charged full price. Service was HORRID. If I could give 1 star I would. Only good thing is the mustard on the grazing board. This is my first ever review if that tells you anything.. I mean a "wine bar" with 9 bottles of wine to choose from? I mean come on not even a Pinot Noir

Initially I was excited to come and experience the wine bar. Girlfriend and I attended. We were not pleased with the service or even the selection. Nothing on the menu was available at the time we arrived. We made do with a charcuterie board that was ok, not anything amazing. Also the wine selection is not broad at all. No sweet reds or even moscatos to choose from. Our server turned out to be the owner and she wasn't great at all. Very passive aggressive. We changed seats and got a nicer server who actually wanted to please our expectations. Overall I would not return nor recommend.

Bad service, bad food, bad wine. over hyped on social media, server slammed things down on the table. Over priced!!!

Nice selection of music played. But, turn the volume down. This is a residential neighborhood.