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HAPPY HOUR
Tue-Sat: 5pm-6pm
Sunday 4pm-9pm

(EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS)

 HAPPY HOUR
DRINKS


House Select Wines & Sangrias
$8 glass / $26 btl 

House Blind Wine Flight Trio $15 
All beers  $2 off

 HOURS 
Tuesday-Saturday
  5pm-10pm  
  Sunday
 
4pm-9pm  

 HAPPY HOUR
SMALL PLATES 

Mediterranean olive mix
Mango Salad
Roasted Eggplant & Tahina
Tomato Bruschetta
 Chicken & Chorizo Flatbread
Chorizo Cantimpalitos
 
 Tinned Basque Mussels
en escabeche 
& Potato Chips
 
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Photo by Marshall Williams

Wine List

House 

Blind Wine Flight

Be adventurous!

We choose for you!

$20

Whites

ALSO SEE OUR OFF THE MENU BOARD

FOR ADDITIONAL WINES

Corkage $20 for 750ml (1) btl per reservation

 

Tropical White Sangria 9/32

A taste of the tropics that transports to places unknown. Fresh mango, lychee, & melon are the starters that dish a dime of joy. 

Askaneli, Rkatsiteli Qvevri,

Kakheti, Rep. of Georgia 14/53

 Transmitting the energy of the vine and the sacred power of wine in an earthen vessel-Qvevri. This light golden wine is infused with a rich bouquet of aromas of white cherry, dried fig and dried herbs. It exhibits its luxurious qualities with playful acidity and delicate ripe tannins that colorfully shimmer with a moderately full body and a silky prolonged finish.

Toreta, Posip, Korcula, Croatia, 15/57

A dry white wine made of 100% Posip (Po-Ship) from the Island of Korcula ( Kor-Chula)

As the lobster on the label indicates this wine is ideal to drink with just about anything pulled from the sea.it is defined by the elemental combination of Mediterranean herbs, thick pine forest, sunshine and sea breeze.

Crnko, White Blend, 

Maribor, Slovenia LTR BTL  15/72

High-toned Laski Riesling, Ravanec (aka Mueller Thurgau) & aromatic Muscats, and a silty minerality characteristic of the estate define this vintage. Thirst quenching and light on its feet with healthy acidity also make it difficult to set down. During the summers in the village of Jarenina, locals mix it with sparkling water and then proceed to consume well into the next day.

Der Pollerhof, Gruner Veltliner,

Niederosterreich, Austria LTR BTL 14/ 67

Fresh as a slap across the face, bright as the

morning sun and clean as a glacial lake. The light-bodied Grüner Veltliner from the Austrian grower Franz Etz makes music with its layers of fruit notes and tickles you with

perky acidity. The Grüner is your answer to the heat of a long summer day. The Grüner is a wine that is on your side while everyone else is not.

A true friend.
 

Feudo Luparello, Vino Bianco,

Comune di Santa Margherita di BeliceSicily, Italy 14/61

 (70/30 Grillo/ Viognier)

While it is sometimes accused of having a neutral character, here Grillo gives the wine a fresh acidity and tempers the richness and texture of the Viognier. There are lovely floral scents and stone fruit flavours coming from the Viognier. Together, the two grapes create a balanced and engaging wine that could be enjoyed with fish in a tomato sauce like the traditional Sicilyn Tonno Alla Ghiotta.

Vina Ijalba, Viura, Rioja, Spain 12/45

top white variety of La Rioja. Aka Macabeo.

A natural wine with alluring aroma, an essence of flowers and fruit, typical of the variety. It has a pale yellow color which reflects its freshness and acidity. A wine which is unctuous in the mouth and not easily forgotten.  An experience to remember.

Adega do Moncao,

Vinho Verde, Portugal 10/37

What does this cross between Alvarinho and Trajadura offer us? The irreverent freshness of a young wine. A refreshing dip in the lush landscapes of the Monção and Melgaço sub-region. Its young and fresh personality, filled with aromatic nuances of peach and apricot, inspires a balanced wine with a persistent flavor. Soft and smooth, its flavor evokes the richness of our terroir.

 

Bueyes, Torrontes,

Ljuan de Cuyo, Argentina 11/41

100% Torrontés from the vineyards of Finca

"Tío Jorge", Famatina, La Rioja, Argentina. Grown at 1580 meters over sea level. Translucent, clear with greenish and golden hues. Herbaceous aromas such as melon, pink grapefruit and banana. Unctuous, mixed fruit flavor dominated with peach and oregano spices.

Reds

ALSO SEE OUR OFF THE MENU BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL WINES

Corkage $20 for 750ml (1) btl per reservation

 

Exotic Red Sangria 9/32

Un traditional, dark & mysterious w/ unique flavor & depth.  A proprietary blend of blueberries, ginger & citrus. City of Angels tested and voted best on the WestSiiiide!

Askaneli, Saperavi, Mukuzani, Kakheti,

Rep. of Georgia 15/ 57

 Ancient wine-makeing part of the world.

Mysterious sophisticated notes make it an ideal partner for lovers of exotic wines. Deep ruby-red color. In this elegant bouquet of wine shades of black cherry, spice, and light notes of oak prevail. The taste is soft and harmonious. 

 

Zantho, Zweigelt

Burgenland, Austria 12/45

Zweigelt is not an indigenous Austrian grape variety but a crossing of famous Blaufränkisch x Sankt Laurent done by viticultural professor Dr. Zweigelt in the early 1920s. The variety became the most planted and prominent red grape variety in Austria. A deep ruby red hue. On the nose the wine delivers  berries and cherries together with fine spices.

Colli di Castelfranci, Aglianico,

Irpinia, Campania, Italy 16/61

The perfume is intense and ethereal, in which sniffs out a unique cherry jam, red plum, almond, violet and exotic spices. The taste is full bodied and chewy, with great structure and savory persistence.

Domaine de 3 Cellier, Rhone, France 12/45

(Grenache Noir 65%, Syrah 30%, Mourvèdre 5%)

The wine is lush on the palate but lively, with a ribbon of acidity that showcases flavors of raspberry, black cherry cordial, cinnamon and nutmeg, fig jam, and orange oil

Terre d Alter, Alicante Bouschet,

Alentejo, Portugal 14/53

Colour purple-red very dense and dark. Intense notes of dark fruit and spice with a floral nuance. Plums and prune notes, great acidity and structure. Silky and rich tannins. Very long and rich finish with notes of chocolate and vanilla.

 

Vaeni, Xinomavro, Naoussa, Greece  11/41

red dry wine that retains the traditionality of the noble Xinomavro variety, grown in the charismatic wine growing area of Naoussa. The rich aroma, the distinct bouquet and the deep red color are the trademark of this wine that shares the name that produced it.

Los Morros, Carmenere,

Central Valley, Chile 10/37

Brilliant intense purple. Introduces itself as a magical valley of green plan chiles followed by

toffee, leather, cedar and strawberries.

Lively, juicy, black cherries and strawberries notes. It has silky tannins being round and tasteful.

 

Lola Mora, Malbec, Barrancas, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina 12/45

Red, violet and blue with freshness and typicity of the Andean terroir. Medium bodied with pleasant tannins and red fruit. Named after the grand daughters of Edgardo Stalloca-owner.

RESERVATIONS

WELCOME

Whether it be enjoying a delicious seafood plate accompanied by an austere, mineral driven white wine, or treating your palate to a steak skewer with our house made chimichurri, and a dark, luscious red... it’s all here for you to explore and savour. With the elemental design of raw historical concrete floors, metal accents, knotted natural woods and tropical plant life, it pairs just right with soundtracks of smooth samba, traditional tango, eclectic electronic beats or some old-school jazz. It’s rewarding for us to express this to our guests and more importantly for you to embrace. And for those who have had the pleasure of traveling, may your time spent here transport to those far away places for a moment in time.

Wet Stone Wine Bar’s mission is to offer something unique and different through the menu, ambiance, music, and service. The vision is for those adventurous Foodies and Oenophiles to have a wine bar that would extend beyond the standard menu, the common producers/varietals and traditional setting.  Our menus are globally inspired small plate dishes with an adventurous wine list and award winning Sangrias...enjoy!

MENU

TABLE STARTERS

Bowls of: 

-Mediterranean Olive mix 7

-Spanish Marcona almonds 7

Roasted Marcona Almonds & Mediterranean Olive mix 9.50

Gourmet sweet almonds from Spain along with briny meaty olives.

 Great with a drink of choice

Tinned Basque Mussels and Potato Chips 13

Mussels en Escabeche, sea salted potato chips, pickled accoutrement,

fresh herbs and sprinkle of Pimenton

 

Spanish olive mix with burrata cheese 11

Served with crostini

SALADS

Add Ons

chicken breast 7 /  4oz steak 10/ (3)tiger shrimp 12/ 4 oz seared tuna 12)

Caprese 10

Roma tomatoes, Basil & Burrata

with XVOO & Soy Vinaigrette

w/ dash of Aji Amarillo

 

Mango 11

A gourmet mix of greens with cubes of juicy mango, creamy young goat cheese, 

shaved red onion, crumbled walnuts & sherry vinaigrette

 

BOCADITOS

shareable or as a starter

Garbanzo and Avocado Montadito trio 12

A beautiful combination of cumin scented mashed garbanzo beans

and citrus avocado touched with spiced aioli and basil chiffonade

 

Roasted Eggplant 10

Over tahina sauce aka Mashawsha

topped with fresh herbs and toasted pinenuts

 

Blistered Shishito Peppers 10

Topped with shaved 3-month aged Manchego

Bathed in XVOO and dash of Soy

 

Papas ala WetStone 10

Roasted fingerling potatoes, garlic & paprika

served with house aioli

Roasted Cauliflower 10

Tossed with Arabic spices of Ras el Hanout & Sumac. 

Layered with slivered lemon, onion & fresh herbs over cumin scented yogurt

Sprinkled with toasted caraway seeds

House made Hummus  11

Peruvian Aji Panca infused

served with Medjool date, pomegranate arils & pita

 

Tomato Bruschetta 11

Tomato, basil, shiitakes, capers & garlic

drizzled w/ soy & xvoo served w/ crostini

Guava paste Quesadilla  10 

Flour tortilla, w/ melted 3-Mexican cheese mix

In tribute to all the Caribbean pairings of this classic combination

 

Basque Tinned Mussels and Salted Potato Chips 13

Basque tinned Mussels en Escabeche with salted potato chips, Manchego shave and

pickled Spanish Guindilla peppers sprinkled with Spanish Pimenton 

 

Tuna en escabeche pintxo duo 13

Aromatic seared  tuna, Asturias Queso Picon, Basque roasted Piquillo peppers

on toasted artisan bread

Chorizo Cantimpalitos 11

The BEST! Roasted mini pork cocktail sausages

served with country style mustard and toasted crostini

Bacon wrapped Medjool dates (3) 13

Plump Medjool dates stuffed with Danish bleu cheese

& toasted almond with dallop of aji amarillo aioli

SMALL PLATE ENTREES

Octopus and Chorizo 23 

Succulent Basque tinned Galician Octopus with

Spanish chorizo Bilbao baby potatoes and Spanish olives (with seeds)

Cebiche Caribeno 19

Visions of Bocas del Toro, Panama

Fresh white fish, tiger shrimps, coconut milk. 

pineapple, cilantro, habanero chile & citrus served w/ plantain chips

 

Tuna Carpaccio 19

Inspired by a  Nobu Matsuhisa cooking method

Hot oil seared topped w/ toasted garlic shavings, crumbled macadamia nuts,

soy dashes, squeeze & grated citrus 

served w/ crostini

 

Madras curried Tiger Shrimp skewer  18

with mango -habanero curtido

An exotic, bold-flavored pairing of sweet, spice and umami.

(4) large U-10 Tiger shrimp  

Moqueca (Pr: Mu-kekh) 20

In tribute to the Northern Brazilian seafood soup.

Roasted tomatoes, clam stock, chiles, cilantro

& dende  w/ nub of plantain, fresh local white fish

& tiger shrimps garnished with aji Amarillo aioli & chimichurri

In the lively play and tribute to Pele! Boaaaa! Descanse em paz Xara!

 

Steak skewers 26

In homage to the Argentine duo of Steak and Chimichurri

Succulent cubes of  beef  enriched with marinade from the gods!

w/ roasted baby potatoes & avocado corn relish.

Do it for Messi! Vamos Boludos!

Asado o Churrasco 30

Inspired by the South American mix grill plate

Succulent lineup of grilled meats: Angus flat iron steak, Merguez lamb sausage

achiote marinated boneless chicken breast & morcilla

dallop'd with our house-made chimichurri ala San Telmo

over wilted greens topped with a Danish bleu cheese crostino

Surf & Turf  30

4 oz steak skewer & (3) U-10 Tiger Shrimp

over avocado corn relish w/ bleu cheese crostino

The best of both land and sea. Treat yourselves! 

CHEESE TRIO PLATES

 

Served w/ warm bread

-w/ trio of meats 21

-w/ trio of fruits 17

-w/ trios of fruits & meats 25

ADD Mediterranean olive mix: 5

FLATBREAD PIZZAS 

Proscuitto 16

The classic Italian combination: red sauce, burrata, arugula & proscuitto

 

Wild mushroom & Artichoke 17

Taken from the popular combination of street pizzas of Orvieto, Italy

Melted fontina, luscious sauteed mushrooms and brined artichoke hearts

House-made Pesto 16

Seasonal herbs, select cheeses & nuts

garnished with fresh herbs &  lots of love

Achiote chicken & Chorizo Bilbao 19

Since 2007, this pizza has been satiating many palates and appetites.

w/ red sauce, 3-cheese,  crema & chimichurri

An original menu item since 2007

NOTICES

 

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness


*Our rotating
menu items may change due to seasonality, availability & pricing

Photo by Anthony Flores
 

Photo by Gabe Halvor Media

Story

Wet Stone, located at the base of a turn of the century bldg.
in the landmark barrio of Bankers hill, opened its doors in 2007.

The restaurant is a San Diego Food and Wine hidden gem.
The perfect harmony of globally-inspired plates, an intriguing  & delicious wine list and a transportive ambience, leaves one to feel as though they are traveling  in a city far away.

Ideal for a glass and a book, an intimate date night, a meetup of a group of friends
or holiday parties and/or corporate buyouts.

 

Photo by JMorenopics

 

The dance of service, ambience, music and food is well choreographed and brings a symphony of joy for anybody looking for a unique dining experience.

 

CHRISTOPHER HILE - San Diego LGBT Weekly   

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