Decant SF
Bar · Alameda
About Decant SF
At Decant SF, we're two fine-dining vets turned wine enthusiasts, bringing a passion for exceptional hospitality to our stylish bar and bottle shop in Alameda's heart. Our bright and inviting space is designed to educate and delight, with an expertly curated selection of wines by the glass or bottle...
At Decant SF, we're two fine-dining vets turned wine enthusiasts, bringing a passion for exceptional hospitality to our stylish bar and bottle shop in Alameda's heart. Our bright and inviting space is designed to educate and delight, with an expertly curated selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Guests rave about our expert service, which pairs perfectly with small plates that showcase our culinary expertise - like our signature burrata appetizer, crafted with love and served with a side of house-made crostini. Join us for a refined evening out where every sip feels like a discovery.
What Customers Say About Decant SF
Decant SF is a woman-owned wine bar praised for its knowledgeable sommeliers (Cara & Simi), curated wine selection, and friendly service. Customers rave about the perfect wine pairings and tasty food, including cheese and caviar. A few reviewers mentioned inconsistent service.
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Tip: Ask the sommeliers for wine recommendations and pairings; they are very knowledgeable and helpful. Also, check out their selection of cheeses, tinned fish, and other treats for a great charcuterie board.
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Decant SF is located in Alameda, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- St. Joseph's Church and Complex (A 385m) — church building in San Francisco, California, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Building at 465 Tenth St. (A 532m) — historic building in San Francisco, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- National Carbon Company Building (A 571m) — historic building in San Francisco, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- SF Camerawork (A 677m)
Parks & Gardens
- Marshall Square (A 666m) — park in the United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Prelinger Library (A 128m) — library
- Q109918398 (A 352m) — building that burned down in the 1906 San Francisco fire
- Ayoub & Kubein Building (A 667m) — building in San Francisco, California, United States
- Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco (A 668m) — biblioteca
- Hibernia Bank (San Francisco) (A 742m) — American bank located in San Francisco, California
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Decant SF Alameda Reviews
Outstanding place. We had the wine flights and we discovered wonderful wines. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. You can discover a lot of great value wines here. They have a great focus on sustainability and local producers. Awesome vibe and atmosphere. Whether you just want to enjoy a glass of wine or are a wine connoisseur you'll love it.
What an incredible wine shop/bar! Simi and Cara are both elites in the somm world and are so helpful and knowledgeable choosing exactly what you might be looking for in terms of wine but also cheeses, tinned fish and anything you might need to put together a great charcuterie board at home. I've sent my partner there many a times and he simply just asks them and it's always perfect. I was most recently there for a wreath making class. Wine and wreath making: YES PLEASE! The class was great with Kim from Wyldflower Workshop who focuses her business on being sustainable and socially responsible! I love that. I also really love supporting women owned and progressive businesses. If you're looking for a great bottle or a glass to enjoy in shop, even charcuterie goods this will always be where you should come first! They offer regular classes, events, and even a club subscription with various benefits depending on the level you choose.
Love DECANTSF. LOVE LOVE LOVE Cara and Simi. Pro sommeliers who know their wines and know how to pair my wacky foods. 11/10 would recommend. All queerties welcome!
Absolutely loved this spot! Came by here for a university alumni event and had a blast. Lots of options for a person like me who indulges in NA drinks.
Yummy wine, tasteful music and incredible staff. What more can you want from a wine bar. Highly recommend pulling through for some delicious vino
Needed to kill time and found this very cool place while searching for a cold beer. Pick your own cheese plate was quite nice and got an excellent reccomendation on beer.
Great wine selections, beautiful interior, and o e of the top ten bathrooms in SF. But that's just a few of the great things decant has to offer!
Smoked trout caviar, duck rillet and triple cream cheese and a nice bottle of Cinsaut Pinot Noir. Everything was delicious 😋
Outstanding place. We had the wine flights and we discovered wonderful wines. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. You can discover a lot of great value wines here. They have a great focus on sustainability and local producers. Awesome vibe and atmosphere. Whether you just want to enjoy a glass of wine or are a wine connoisseur you'll love it.
What an incredible wine shop/bar! Simi and Cara are both elites in the somm world and are so helpful and knowledgeable choosing exactly what you might be looking for in terms of wine but also cheeses, tinned fish and anything you might need to put together a great charcuterie board at home. I've sent my partner there many a times and he simply just asks them and it's always perfect. I was most recently there for a wreath making class. Wine and wreath making: YES PLEASE! The class was great with Kim from Wyldflower Workshop who focuses her business on being sustainable and socially responsible! I love that. I also really love supporting women owned and progressive businesses. If you're looking for a great bottle or a glass to enjoy in shop, even charcuterie goods this will always be where you should come first! They offer regular classes, events, and even a club subscription with various benefits depending on the level you choose.
Love DECANTSF. LOVE LOVE LOVE Cara and Simi. Pro sommeliers who know their wines and know how to pair my wacky foods. 11/10 would recommend. All queerties welcome!
Absolutely loved this spot! Came by here for a university alumni event and had a blast. Lots of options for a person like me who indulges in NA drinks.
Yummy wine, tasteful music and incredible staff. What more can you want from a wine bar. Highly recommend pulling through for some delicious vino
Needed to kill time and found this very cool place while searching for a cold beer. Pick your own cheese plate was quite nice and got an excellent reccomendation on beer.
Great wine selections, beautiful interior, and o e of the top ten bathrooms in SF. But that's just a few of the great things decant has to offer!
Smoked trout caviar, duck rillet and triple cream cheese and a nice bottle of Cinsaut Pinot Noir. Everything was delicious 😋
We popped in on the way back to our Airbnb. Wanted a bottle of Californian wine with a $25 budget. We went away with a White Heron. We are not big drinkers and a bottle would normally last two nights but not this one!
We really enjoyed the wine recommendations and of course the vegan cheese, too. We’ll definitely come back and I’m so happy we have found this place. Also, thank you to the sommelier for giving us recommendations on places to visit in Napa and Sonoma! Cheers 🥂
DecantSF transcends the typical wine shop experience, —it's a vibrant hub of inclusivity, education, and community right in San Francisco's core. As a woman-owned business, it exudes a refreshing sense of empowerment and inclusivity that sets it apart from the rest. Co-owners and Sommeliers Cara and Simi enrich every visit with their expertise, offering an accessible range of delightful wines and snacks tailored to any budget or palate. Moreover, their dedication to supporting fellow small businesses shines through, reflected in their vibrant lineup of engaging events hosted at the bar.
Awesome well curated selection at a variety of price points. Delivery and same day pickup were a welcomed service during shelter in place. Glad to see the in person experience and friendly service return just as great as ever. Hopeful that Folsom will keep Sunday closures and parklet permits going so this small woman-, queer-owned business can continue to thrive in the community!
Great choice of wine, some beers, and the service is awesome. We had some food as well, nicely presented and very tasty, we'll come back, probably for their next event ;)
Incredible woman-owned wine bar! Many wines to choose from and the staff gives you great recommendations when you tell them what you’re looking for. Will definitely be back!
Decantsf is by far my my favorite wine shop. Anytime I visit, the very knowledgeable Sommeliers owners ( female owned ) are fun and point out the perfect bottle. I just let them know, they ask, what taste I want, or what my guests are having to eat. Perfect pairings every time. They've never let me down. I serve the most delicious wine my friends have said. Cara is fun and professional at the same time. Kudos to Decantsf.
Wonderful first time experience last weekend! Great selection of wine, cheese, and caviar. I always ask too many questions, and Parker was incredible patient, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout my entire experience in the shop. I am looking forward to my wine shipment so I can try more varieties hand-picked by Decant. I know what the choose will be great!
Friendly owners, inviting atmosphere, and an array of reasonably-priced tapas-bar goodies make this a definite candidate for favorite regular local haunt. Nice wine and cheese selection, and an even nicer and wider array of seafood and other treats from Spain, Canada, and other places around the world. Try it!
The women at Decant SF did such a great job with this place! This my go-to for whenever I need a great bottle of wine or a really solid pack of beer. Both owners offer great customer service and have made buying wine and beer really fun and collaborative. Do yourself a favor and make this your local wine bar/shop, well worth it!!
We popped in on the way back to our Airbnb. Wanted a bottle of Californian wine with a $25 budget. We went away with a White Heron. We are not big drinkers and a bottle would normally last two nights but not this one!
Great choice of wine, some beers, and the service is awesome. We had some food as well, nicely presented and very tasty, we'll come back, probably for their next event ;)
DecantSF transcends the typical wine shop experience, —it's a vibrant hub of inclusivity, education, and community right in San Francisco's core. As a woman-owned business, it exudes a refreshing sense of empowerment and inclusivity that sets it apart from the rest. Co-owners and Sommeliers Cara and Simi enrich every visit with their expertise, offering an accessible range of delightful wines and snacks tailored to any budget or palate. Moreover, their dedication to supporting fellow small businesses shines through, reflected in their vibrant lineup of engaging events hosted at the bar.
Incredible woman-owned wine bar! Many wines to choose from and the staff gives you great recommendations when you tell them what you’re looking for. Will definitely be back!
We really enjoyed the wine recommendations and of course the vegan cheese, too. We’ll definitely come back and I’m so happy we have found this place. Also, thank you to the sommelier for giving us recommendations on places to visit in Napa and Sonoma! Cheers 🥂
Friendly owners, inviting atmosphere, and an array of reasonably-priced tapas-bar goodies make this a definite candidate for favorite regular local haunt. Nice wine and cheese selection, and an even nicer and wider array of seafood and other treats from Spain, Canada, and other places around the world. Try it!
Wonderful first time experience last weekend! Great selection of wine, cheese, and caviar. I always ask too many questions, and Parker was incredible patient, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout my entire experience in the shop. I am looking forward to my wine shipment so I can try more varieties hand-picked by Decant. I know what the choose will be great!
Decantsf is by far my my favorite wine shop. Anytime I visit, the very knowledgeable Sommeliers owners ( female owned ) are fun and point out the perfect bottle. I just let them know, they ask, what taste I want, or what my guests are having to eat. Perfect pairings every time. They've never let me down. I serve the most delicious wine my friends have said. Cara is fun and professional at the same time. Kudos to Decantsf.
Awesome well curated selection at a variety of price points. Delivery and same day pickup were a welcomed service during shelter in place. Glad to see the in person experience and friendly service return just as great as ever. Hopeful that Folsom will keep Sunday closures and parklet permits going so this small woman-, queer-owned business can continue to thrive in the community!
The women at Decant SF did such a great job with this place! This my go-to for whenever I need a great bottle of wine or a really solid pack of beer. Both owners offer great customer service and have made buying wine and beer really fun and collaborative. Do yourself a favor and make this your local wine bar/shop, well worth it!!
We stayed at an Airbnb close by a few weeks ago. We visited this place based on reviews and proximity. We were the only people in there and 2 of us ordered a wine flight. Unfortunately I think the staff were having an off day as we were not given an explanation as to what we got. The price for the flight was also a bit pricey given you basically get about 10 oz total. Also having the tip auto added to our bill when there was only 4 of us/ not being told it was on there, wasn't great either. We definitely would have gone back during our stay if we had a better experience.
I just had a very strange experience at this wine bar. I was the only customer and ordered a glass of wine and a snack plate. A white couple came in after me. I was asked to put my card on file right as my food was placed in front of me-before I even picked up my fork. The couple was not asked to put a card on file when they ordered wine. I found this odd, especially because I’m a woman of color and I’ve never been asked to prepay for any wine bar in San Francisco. Perhaps I’m overreacting, but i live in Washington D.C. and have never been asked to prepay. It was as if the proprietor assumed I would “drink and dash”, which is so wrong. Great wine, but the experience left me with a bad feeling.
I just had a very strange experience at this wine bar. I was the only customer and ordered a glass of wine and a snack plate. A white couple came in after me. I was asked to put my card on file right as my food was placed in front of me-before I even picked up my fork. The couple was not asked to put a card on file when they ordered wine. I found this odd, especially because I’m a woman of color and I’ve never been asked to prepay for any wine bar in San Francisco. Perhaps I’m overreacting, but i live in Washington D.C. and have never been asked to prepay. It was as if the proprietor assumed I would “drink and dash”, which is so wrong. Great wine, but the experience left me with a bad feeling.
We stayed at an Airbnb close by a few weeks ago. We visited this place based on reviews and proximity. We were the only people in there and 2 of us ordered a wine flight. Unfortunately I think the staff were having an off day as we were not given an explanation as to what we got. The price for the flight was also a bit pricey given you basically get about 10 oz total. Also having the tip auto added to our bill when there was only 4 of us/ not being told it was on there, wasn't great either. We definitely would have gone back during our stay if we had a better experience.
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1168 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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