What a welcome addition to El Cerrito! Friendly staff, lots of different styles of seating (communal, couch, stool, bar), and a heavy focus on natural (sometimes natty) wine.
Food rating based on the latest pop up, keep in mind it is wine bar food format, so small, generally uncooked plates rather than full on dishes.
Eclectic wine list, expect skin contact and bottle caps. We do find the majority of the wine offerings are very subtle and light bodied.
Parking can be a bit tough, don't park in the lot next door! Or take BART!
Now open on Tuesdays.
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Very cute northern east bay option. A nice balance of retro design. Good spot for a date cus you can hear your person. Wine is delicious.
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
As a wine guy, I love checking out local spots like this, and Banter definitely delivered. It was charming, equal parts cool and homey, good service, and great wine. Would recommend.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chardonnay
Great Service, Cool atmosphere, Fabulous wines. Will definitely return. Salty Pearl was the pop up & it was tasty (opening soon at JLS in Oakland. AKA Rocky Island Oyster Company)
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
