Sanibel

2 weeks ago

"I love bookstore-slash-bars so Anaïs (named after Anaïs Nin) was on my list for a while. This was more of a bar with books for sale than a true bookstore. Though I did spot one person reading alone at a table but most people were in pairs (for the most part, it didn’t seem to be a “book bar” in the settle-in-and-read sense). I’m a huge Henry Miller fan (I first discovered Nin through reading about Miller) and there were both his books and Nin’s books on display (and for sale). I came in around 5:30 on a Tuesday evening. It was bustling but not packed, and we lucked out with the last open spot for a group of four or five (a high-top table). Definitely appreciated that service was relaxed and friendly. They weren’t pushy about ordering more rounds and didn’t try to upsell (appreciate that a lot given how breathing-down-your-neck some plcaes are these days.) We just had olives, bread, and a couple drinks each. There was a magic show at 7 and they let us know beforehand that if we wanted to stay past then it’d be $15/head (we instead went to the sister restaurant Rucola which is one of my favorite spots)."

Lauren Conde

a month ago

"I really enjoyed my time here! This is the perfect date night spot with friends or a partner, with so many wine and cocktails options. Service was amazing and the restaurant was so lovely, with candles and a very romantic setting for the evening. I was not the biggest fan of the appetizers/ shared plates. We ordered the white fish which is ground up fish with potato chips and we ordered the cheese and bread. I was not a fan but would come back just for drinks."

Chris Bean

a month ago

"A very well curated wine list. A delicious variety of snacks. Cordial and extremely knowledgeable staff. Neighborhood vibes on a residential street. Any and details regarding the wine, just ask Joseph Signa!"

Selina L

3 months ago

"Stopped by here on a weekend afternoon since I happened to be in the area and wanted to grab a drink. The place was pretty packed, with almost all the tables taken. The vibe and interior had a cool atmosphere and felt pretty nice. I ordered a dirty martini and a beer, but the beer bottle was super slim compared to others, so the portion felt a bit small. Overall, it’s a solid spot if you live around here."

Madison Brolly

6 months ago

"A wine bar for any occasion, in my opinion! Splitting a bottle with friends, date night tucked away in a cozy corner, or sitting outside on a sunny day with a glass of wine and some snacks. Went for a free collage night and it was the perfect girls night out."