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Total Wine Bar

74 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Map it  

11217 40.680701 -73.977700

(718) 783-5166

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Neighborhoods:
Park Slope
Categories:
Wine Bars, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants

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Review Highlights

ambiance
83%
“Overall, I enjoyed the romantic setting and the wine.”
drinks
77%
“Overall, I enjoyed the romantic setting and the wine.”
food quality
100%
“The crayfish etoufee was spicy yet tasty and my girlfriend loved the cheese.”
menu variety
100%
“aside from al di la vino, there really isn't another great casual spot that features such a great selection of wines as total does.”
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overall
100%
“The setup is very inviting for a nice private conversation, while also opening the place up for more social interactions.”
return potential
100%
“will return to this cool place.”
service
75%
“The people we've met at the bar have been really friendly and interesting as well.”
value
0%
“Yes I dont liek the glasses either and total is a bit pricey, but it is also a quality place with quality products and quality staff.” View Less

Reviews for Total Wine Bar

cityfoodgal

Member since Sep, 2006 View Profile
9Reviews
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Joined 6 years ago
5.0
June 23, 2009

Love this place and its owner. We will be having our small wedding party here in October and as such have visited TWB a few times. The owner has been more than accommodating to us and has really ensured that we have enjoyed ourselves each time we've stopped by. The people we've met at the bar have been really friendly and interesting as well. TWB has a nice selection of wines (and even some good microbrews too!) and the mac and cheese is outstanding. While the space is a bit small (like I said, small wedding), it is a perfect destination for a small group or a date. Enjoy!

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madmax64

Member since Jan, 2008 View Profile
24Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
May 01, 2008

nice cozy neighborhood spot. We go there from time to time to enjoy a glass from their seasonal wine list, not to mention their excellent samplers of cheese (get two cheeses for two people, there will be plenty to share, accompanied by bred). It's right next door to a nice and romantic Italian restaurant, Peperoncino, but that's another review...

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urp

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Joined 6 years ago
4.0
December 12, 2006

geeez. the reviewer who basically complained about the stemware....um...get over yourself. Yes I dont liek the glasses either and total is a bit pricey, but it is also a quality place with quality products and quality staff. It's also got a really pleasant decor and vibe. It is for a special occasion for most people, but could be a could everyday haunt for the financially blessed

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critique751

Member since Nov, 2006 View Profile
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Joined 6 years ago
3.0
November 22, 2006

lame. this place appeals to people who say things like "ubergroovytastey." the wine list is lacking, the decor predictable and boring, the music too loud, and often just bad. AND! And this is a serious concern-- no stemware! They charge 12 bucks for a glass of wine served in a juice glass! I get the whole "wine isn't just for the eilte" thing, as though glasses with stems are snobbish. That's fine and good-- provided the PRICE of the wine reflects such a philosophy. Besides, stems aren's snobbish-- they do , in fact, serve a function-- something the owner of a wine bar ought to realize and value more than A) "sleek" and modern glass design and B) some half-baked notion about "wine for the commoner."

Oh. And many of the other patrons are just annoying to be near.

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pedrokim

Member since Mar, 2003 View Profile
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Joined 9 years ago
4.0
August 21, 2006

Wine bar with a comfortable and intimate setting.. I will admit, you don't find a place this everyday. If I did, then I would be broke. This place seems overshadowed since it's next to a big Italian restaurant. We went on a Friday night around 8pm and it was empty (one couple was there). Within an hour, new people poured in and the bar started to fill quickly. We sat at the bar and ordered some red wine. The New Zealand Pinot Noir was disappointing, while the Sonoma Pinot Noir, Cotes du Rhone, Lagren were great! The crayfish etoufee was spicy yet tasty and my girlfriend loved the cheese. I would avoid the smoked trout with creme fraiche; it tasted terrible. Overall, I enjoyed the romantic setting and the wine. I will return to this cool place.

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