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Birba - Reviews

458 Grove St, 94102 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
327

Reviews

88.1%

Satisfaction

30

negative

9

neutral

288

positive

What people say about Birba

Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Darren S.
Review date: 10/16/2025
9
Delightful Sunshine and Snacks
My experience at this restaurant was very delightful. I stopped by for a couple of glasses of wine in the sunshine and enjoyed some snacks. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the service was also a 5. It was a quiet environment, making it easy to talk. The food was also rated a 5.
  • wine8
  • snacks10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Manasa G.
Review date: 10/08/2025
9
Great place for wine and friends
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a great place to work and grab a glass of wine, or to enjoy a bottle with friends. The service, atmosphere, and food all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • wine9
  • bottle9
  • friends9
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Nik A.
Review date: 10/06/2025
9
Hidden Gem with Excellent Wine and Atmosphere
We stumbled upon this amazing wine bar completely by chance and immediately loved the atmosphere. We sampled four different wines, and each one was excellent. The crab cakes and focaccia were also good. I highly recommend this place for its nice and quiet atmosphere and its good wine selections.
  • atmosphere10
  • wines10
  • crab cakes7
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Tom T.
Review date: 09/08/2025
2
Disappointing Experience, Lacks Personality
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. The atmosphere felt sterile, lacking any personality, akin to a showroom. The wine selection was inconsistent and all over the place. A significant point of contention was the requirement to hold a credit card before ordering, which felt nonsensical, especially when seated on the back patio and being encouraged to order food. Due to these issues, I will not be returning.
  • atmosphere1
  • wine selection2
  • hold on to a credit card1
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Lisa T.
Review date: 08/04/2025
9
Hidden Gem with Great Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful! The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food items were a perfect complement to their lovely wine selection. I especially loved their outdoor space, which was very quaint and quiet. It truly felt like a hidden gem.
  • staff9
  • food items9
  • wine selection8
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Tanvi S.
Review date: 06/19/2025
8
Good Apps and Wine, Will Return
I had a good experience overall at the restaurant, enjoying a couple of appetizers and a glass of wine by myself. I will probably come back with a couple of girlfriends :). The deviled eggs were just okay, but the anchovy plate and the glass of red I ordered were both great.
  • deviled eggs5
  • anchovy plate8
  • glass of red8
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Natalie W.
Review date: 05/07/2025
9
Lovely Wine Bar with a Great Backyard
My experience at this lovely wine bar was fantastic! The cute backyard is perfect for any afternoon. I especially loved the volcano white wine and the delicious veggie/cheese/meat platters. The atmosphere was a perfect 5/5, and the food was also rated a 5/5. Service was rated a 4/5, and there was no wait time.
  • volcano white wine9
  • veggie/cheese/meat platters9
  • cute backyard9
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Cullen R.
Review date: 03/17/2025
8
Great Catch-Up Spot, A Bit Pricey
My experience at this restaurant was a pleasant happy hour catch up with friends. The staff was great and welcoming, and the atmosphere was wonderful and casual, with lighting that gave off great vibes. We enjoyed sitting out back on a super cute patio. The food was delicious; we ordered several appetizers and bottles of wine. For appetizers that came with bread, they intentionally provided less bread than needed, though I'm unsure if extra bread incurred a charge. I appreciated that upon leaving, we could head to the cashier inside to pay instead of waiting for the check. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, albeit on the pricey side, though we weren't actively trying to save money.
  • staff9
  • atmosphere10
  • lighting9
  • bread4
  • price4
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Rinka Y.
Review date: 03/09/2025
10
Citrusy Ceviche Under the Sun!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! It’s been a while since I’ve had such citrusy ceviche under the sun. I was fully content ✨. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • citrusy ceviche10
  • fully content10
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Sarah B.
Review date: 03/08/2025
10
Birba: Excellent Food and Atmosphere
My experience at Birba was wonderful. I loved the food, especially the pistachio feta dip, which was excellent and a great option for gluten-free crackers. The wine was also great. The service and atmosphere were both top-notch, receiving a perfect score of 5.
  • pistachio feta dip10
  • gluten free crackers8
  • wine8

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