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Amélie

Amélie San Francisco United States 37.793077 -122.421174
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Bistro / Lounge / Wine Bar

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Red lights, polished surfaces, and a touch of France create a sleek and sexy atmosphere at Amélie, a popular haunt for casual jet-setters, European expats, and lovers of unique yet affordable wine. Bottle lamps and paper chandeliers cast soft hues over the young professionals sipping their way through Happy Hour wine flights at the long bar, while executives chat over charcuterie and trendy women nibble on cheese and chocolates in the lounge and white-linen dining areas. A multicultural den with a heavily European staff and clientele, the venue brims with different languages and aromas to create a suggestive backdrop for everyone – whether it’s the Downtown after-work crowd and Marina businessmen charming chichi Nob Hill ladies or tourists and French lit students pointing out the Victor Hugo poem on the ceiling. The main draw, of course, is the ever-changing wine list – and with bottles starting at only $20, the constantly packed house lends itself to sophisticated socializing without the exclusive price tag. A perfect social pairing of quietly chic French bar and vivacious worldly lounge, Amélie translates the complexities of wine into a language all of its patrons can understand.

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Neighborhood:

Nob Hill

Address:

1754 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
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Phone:

415-292-6916

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

Daily 5:30pm–2am; Kitchen open until 10:30pm

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Amélie Review

Tip from Emma:

“The wines are served in Riedel glasses, arguably the best in the world. Ask the bartenders how each style enhances the varying red and white varietals differently…they’ll know.”

The Scene

Red lights, polished surfaces, and a touch of France create a sleek and sexy atmosphere at Amélie, a popular haunt for casual jet-setters, European expats, and lovers of unique yet affordable wine.

Nob Hill, San Francisco – Red lights, polished surfaces, and a touch of France create a sleek and sexy atmosphere at Amélie, a popular haunt for casual jet-setters, European expats, and lovers of unique yet affordable wine.

Bottle lamps and paper chandeliers cast soft hues over the young professionals sipping their way through Happy Hour wine flights at the long bar, while executives chat over charcuterie and trendy women nibble on cheese and chocolates in the lounge and white-linen dining areas.

A multicultural den with a heavily European staff and clientele, the venue brims with different languages and aromas to create a suggestive backdrop... read more →

Crowd

Budgeted wine lovers, trendy young professionals, hip internationals, casual foodies, groups of fashionable ladies, and powerful businessmen, late 20s to late 40s.

Entertainment/Music

Playlist of international lounge music.

Food/Miscellaneous

French bistro menu of small plates including duck confit, patê, escargot, foie gras, and the southern France specialty ravioli du royans, as well as Californian and other international choices such as crab salad and smoked salmon on flatbread. Cheese and charcuterie plates available until midnight. Reservations suggested for dinner. Happy Hour daily 5:30–7pm.

Prices

Appetizers $6–$25, salads and sharable plates $7–$15, desserts $5–$13. Beer $4–$10, wine $5–$15/glass or $20–$200/bottle, wine and champagne flights $7.50–$14.

Dress

Smart casual to upscale: striped sweaters, loose tops, polos, suits, designer skirts, heels, Pumas.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Busy every night, though Thursdays through Saturdays are best for a late dinner – reservations required! – and socializing with an exuberant and tipsy crowd.

Close By

Nook (1500 Hyde Street) is another wine bar that also features a good assortment of cocktails and daily Happy Hour specials, all in a much more casual atmosphere.

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