The Wine Bar Rocky River nestles behind the buildings fronting Linda street and this quiet location provides one of the finest patio seating experiences in town. The wine selection is excellent, and when we went for lunch, their salads were outstanding. I had the grilled salmon salad and was delighted with a lovely piece of firm, perfectly grilled salmon on a bed of greens lightly dressed with a tangy balsamic. My lunch partner had the duck confit salad, which was also delicious.
The real treat here, though, is a weekly wine tasting event they call "Flight School." Every Wednesday at 6pm this tasting matches 5 2-ounce pours of wine with five small plate accompaniments. Each week the wines and the foods change.
This is not just an ongoing advertisement for their regular menu. The chef creates special dishes for each tasting, so you will get to experience great food that's really special. Every dish we had was delicious, and the wine pairings were outstanding.
Best of all? This event only costs $20 per person. A 20% gratuity is automatically added to the bill, but we did not object to paying it as the service was attentive and friendly.
Reservations are required because the events fill up quickly. We will definitely be returning, and often.