Boozefish Wine Bar

My first and last visit unfortunately. *sad face* Suppose it doesn’t matter much now since they are closed permanently after this weekend but they do have an excellent red sangria. They were no longer offering a full menu but we did have an order of the smoked salmon with sweet and sour onions, and herb cream cheese served with pita chips. Safe to say probably the absolute best I’ve had. The combination of flavors was to die for. Our server was still attentive despite packing and moving things around. Sad to see this place go. I only hope the new tenant keeps the cherry bar as is currently. Beyond beautiful woodwork and stained glass.

Quirky place. Got the Chicken/​Chili Verde dip… Forgot what it was actually called… But it was pretty damn good. The hummus app wasn’t great. I actually didn’t drink wine, had a warm beer instead. But the others who were drinking wine liked it. This review is reflective of my love for wine bars… Just don’t get it. But although I won’t frequent… It seemed like a chill place to meet up with friends and talk. Service was good.

I really really really want to like this place a lot. Unfortunately, it was just so-​so.
My hubs and I live just down the street from the B-​fish, so we finally decided to give it a try last night (a Wednesday). We walked in around 8:00PM, and it was pretty empty — only 3 or 4 other customers. This was actually nice, as we felt it was an intimate date night for us.
The wine list was pretty good — but I honestly expected a little more selection. I had a nice Pinot Noir that I would definitely order again.
We opted for an appetizer and 2 desserts for our meal. We got the chicken nachos, which were definitely decent — nice big portion and the chicken was cooked really well. The crêpe dessert we ordered left a little to be desired. It would have been good, but it came out room temperature, almost cold. But we still ate it because we were pretty hungry. In retrospect, we probably should have sent it back, given how empty it was in the restaurant.
Service was good and our waitress was friendly. Again, the experience was so-​so. I may go back for a special wine-​tasting event or other special, but it won’t become a regular hang.

Chuck’s dip and a pinot grigio out on the patio with your dog. You should do that.

The best wine bar that no one knows about.
The owner is passionate about all things wine– and food-​related, there’s something for everyone on the eclectic wine list, the menu is varied and delicious (try the Quiche du Jour), and the regulars are always entertaining.
If you’ve never been, just go. Now.

Boozefish: go.
What, I have to write more?
Boozefish is locally owned by someone as passionate about making sure you are comfortable as she is about the wine and food she serves. Boozefish has the flexibility of buying the wine and food they want and what their guests like — instead of what the vendor is pedaling. At least that’s my impression, I don’t know anything about how they actual buy the things they offer guests.
What’s clear though is that neither the kitchen or the bar is a production type environment. That is, each serving seems like it was made for you. It’s that personal touch that sets Boozefish apart from winebars that are even as good — and probably why Boozefish continues to survive while others have to reorganize.
The Westport Road location naturally lends itself to this artisan vibe. While the glasses, plates and serving ware are polished, the restaurant and bar themselves are not. Both have a distinctly warm, homey feel that you couldn’t get with booths and «restauranty» furniture.
There are specials throughout the week. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday, 4:30 — 6:30 and 10:00 to Midnight those same days except Friday. Theres a Wednesday wine tasting where you can sample 4 wines and get a glass of your favorite for $ 17. And a Saturday brunch special as well.
Oh, yeah, AND if you ever need help for an event of your own, they’re happy to talk to you about it.
So again. Boozefish: go.

After searching everywhere for a coffeeshop to dork out at that was open past ten I came across this place. I had heard about this wine bar and wanted to take my dog to the dog friendly patio sometime when its not so hot out. It has wifi and was a chill spot to sit in the corner, work on my laptop and have a yummy pinot noir. I had the quiche du jour and it was heavenly rich and cheesy. I’m used to eating pretty healthy so this was kind of unxpected; I thought a quiche would be lighter, like a fritatta. I guess I was wrong. Ill get soup or salad next time. And there will be a next time. Thanks!

Boozefish is a great place to meet friends for a drink… or a bottle. It reminds me of San Francisco’s many wine bars. Great wine list with a range of options, and a friendly, unpretentious staff. What more could you want?

I stopped in here Friday night to have a drink before and after my dinner at another establishment.
Great wine list, this is not your typical Glazers/​Standard Bev mass produced bottles. Also, awesome beer list too! There were a few that I’m going to go back and try.
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and an original menu. Great little spot on on the edge of Westport.

Thursday afternoons are usually met with the same thought around 4:00 or so:
«I need a drink, and I need it NOW!»
I spend over 6 hours every Thursday catering to every JoCo-​ite who walks in my work’s door’s bullshit soup and salad, free-​lunch-​stamp-​card, iced tea CHUGGING whim. (Get that?) Last week was particularly heinous.
I texted the roommate demanding libations and we decided on wine and snacks at Boozefish. We walked in to only three other tables being occupied, but soon had the place to ourselves. We both decided on their «lighter reds» wine flight. The three glasses come in a super cool wrought iron holder which I’m sure is a godsend for servers in wine bars. (The Cotes du Rhone was by far our favorite and we each had a full-​sized glass of it as well.)
As for the food… I felt we deserved a hell of a lot more in terms of portions and presentation for the amount of money spent. The cheese plate presentation was almost straight up laughable. Small wedges of 5 cheese (but no explanation of what was what… brie was obviously brie, I believe one was a tasty sharp white cheddar, there was a parmsean-​ish somethingorother, a melty one… but really I have no idea) with about 12 wheat crackers scattered on a plate. Come on now.
The spinach tortilla wraps were really delicious but it was just a large spinach wrap cut into three wedges. I expect at least double that amount for the price. The filling (portobellos, guyere, I believe a sun dried tomato situation as well) was absolutely delicious and spicy. Just an FYI, the menu states there’s Sambal with it but I specifically saw the guy in the kitchen squirt Sriraha onto the plate, not the chili paste I was expecting.
Our server was nice enough and perhaps I’ll try Boozefish again for brunch since I’ve heard rave reviews about it. For now, I’d just stick to a glass or 3 of wine after a hard day’s work.

Met here for brunch prior to a shop crawl on a chilly Saturday — I’m not usually a fan of alcoholic coffees, but the Chocovino was a perfect warm-​me-​up to fortify me for some serious combat browsing. The bacon-​and-​Gruyère crêpe was savory and delicious. But! What really raises Boozefish well above the bar is the truly fabulous staff… knowledgeable, friendly, and so welcoming. The space is warm and beautifully decorated. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

AMAZING brunch — I tried the daily special which ended up being french onion soup and sun-​dried tomato mozzarello grilled cheese. WOW! The perfect start to a day filled with cold weather and shopping. What a fabulous comfort food. And the ChocoVino coffee put me into a state of caffeine + wine nirvana. Gotta love a local business that supports the same. Please give this place a try, I hear the puff pastry BLT is to die for.

The atmosphere of Boozefish is a solid 4 stars, so I can’t understand why it has been so very quiet there both times I’ve been in. This is actually why Boozefish only gets 3 stars from me — I like it — a lot — but I just am not entirely comfortable in a place that is so utterly quiet!
Both times I’ve been in, it has been for Saturday brunch. The first time was for my very first Unilocal meet up, which was great, though for a large part of the time we were the only customers. But, not a problem — service was great, the food was excellent, the sangria was tasty, and the espresso — fantastic.
The most recent time I was in Boozefish was this past Saturday, when my husband and I decided to pop in for lunch. We were the only ones in there the entire time, which was awkward. Again, the food was good (veggie wrap for me, and a ham, cheese, and egg crêpe for my husband), my glass of wine was excellent, and the espresso was again fantastic. BUT it was so quiet! Quiet to the point where, when we were talking to each other, our server (who was actually the owner and the only staff person there, I think) occasionally thought we were talking to her, which was again, awkward. She was very nice, and attentive without being over the top, but I felt really bad that we were the only ones there. Maybe it’s just not a brunch type of place and it really picks up later, I don’t know.
I love the ambiance — Boozefish has an old time, European café feeling to it — and the stained glass around the bar is gorgeous. I also love that there is art for sale on the walls, and that they have the Brunch and Browse event to support local jewelry artists. Local business supporting local business = awesome.
I think that Boozefish does a lot right, and is a little taste of Europe in KC, so next time I’m going to try dinner there to see if it livens up a bit.

Great space! Great service and even better Grasshoppers! If you haven’t had one before, make sure to stop by a little alcoholic girl scout mint cookie!
A great place to meet friends, eat, drink and visit! What are you waiting for?

Never been a fan of Tuesday nights.
I’ve often refer to them as «The Hollow Night», so when The Dame asked me to Boozefish for a late evening of food and wine to fill The Hollow, I was more than happy to follow her down the street to satisfaction…
It was still warm out, but dark, even «Dead» (as the saying goes) on the streets of Volker, and walking into the welcoming glow of Boozefish was comforting; a place of life, good smells and sounds yet on this night, sparse enough so that we could have a booth to ourselves with little distraction but for a bottle of wine…
«I’ll have the Salmon Sandwich,» and I did. It was amazing, actually; soft in all the right places with just enough firmness to let my mouth and toungue do the good work it enjoys. I ate my entire plate, ferociously, yet with measure, and savored every last bite of it. Even had dessert; a delicious cookie and ice cream delight that even had The Dame dipping in.
When we left the joint, tipsy and full and fending off The Hollow so well, we languidly walked up the quiet neighborhood streets feeling just a twinge of Fall caressing the air. For now, this late-​summer evening was still ours to walk in without coats, and with plenty of warmth and hospitality from a great neighborhood establishment…

Some may say I drink like a fish (Mom, get outta mah head!) and I can’t argue with that (the fish I’m thinking of would be a flashy tropical number, of course). I do love my drink (especially my wine) and Boozefish has plenty of it, along with thoroughly delectable edibles.
There is something truly sultry and welcoming about this place. I’d describe the vibe as…
dare I say Parisian?
Why not? I loved my time spent in Paris and I won’t lie, as cliché as it sounds, a big part of my love had to do with spending afternoons and evenings in French cafes with a notebook and mes amis!
So many places in the US try to pull of the Parisian theme and don’t quite achieve it, so what is it about Boozefish? Is it the giant glasses of dark red wine, the platters of rich cheeses and crisp fruits, the light and fresh fruity crepes with just a touch of whipped cream, the décor (wood, amber walls, back doors that are opened to a patio, high ceilings, gorgeous bar with sparkling brass embellishments…)? Sure, any place can *do* all of this and yet, it doesn’t feel right. You know, it doesn’t really matter. It just all works at Boozefish.
Definitely a sweet Saturday brunch spot, but after coming here last night, I have to say I’m partial to the idea of late– in-​the-​evening small plates and glasses of vino (or sangria – theirs is *amazing*) shared with a paramour. Speaking of, the K had the salmon sandwich which he ate every last bite of, and I had the veggie sandwich which was *die*vine: cucumbers, vine tomatoes, sprouts, provolone, guac, lime cilantro cream cheese, between two slices of deliciously crunchy whole grain toast. The combination of textures: crunchy with just the right amount of smooth/​creamy/​rich condiments was a delight. It came with thick cut fries that were lightly seasoned and they definitely put me in that mode of «can’t stop eating them, though I know I should.»
Thoroughly stuffed, I could only manage a spoon or two of the K’s giant ice cream/​cookie dessert which was incredible. A scoop of ice cream between two homemade warm choc chunk cookies with cinnamon. Truly perfect and a bite was all I needed to know.
Check out their regular specials (Tuesday nights are half price 30 dollar bottles of wine, which is nice!)
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Boozefish delivers the most perfect cup of espresso I’ve had in a place that didn’t roast their own in this city.
The best part of all of this? It’s in my neighborhood and I’m happy to call Boozefish my new (very classy) haunt in the Paris of the Plains!

Boozefish is a quiet, unassuming joint located on the outskirts of Westport road. Keep your eye for the sign, I drove past it quite easily. Tip: if you park in the back you can walk through the back patio door despite the outward appearance of being locked.
Providing a perfect place to meet friends, or enjoy a nice glass of vino alone Boozefish definitely warrants a repeat visit. The music selection was great-​old school jams that created a nice vibe. Food wise:
*Salmon Crepes: perfect consistency of the crêpe and packed with ingredients. Delicious
*Vegetable Quiche: Poblano peppers, onions, corn and several other veggies packed into a large round non traditional quiche. Very filling.
*Hummus trio: Perfect texture and flavor for all three of the options (artichoke, olive, traditional)
*House salad: pecans were a nice touch and the tomato vinn was light but flavorful
Going above and beyond a great atmosphere, fantastic food and recognizably fitting music I was most impressed by the service. Over the course of the three hours we spent slowly chatting, eating and drinking the bartender/​server (who may also be the owner by looking at the website) was amazing. Conversational at all the right times, courteous and on top of refills and extras and never made us feel hurried. An ideal dining experience — boozefish I’ll be back!

This wine bar, advertised as «European,» has a good selection of fine wines. The prices are reasonable but not a bargain. All wines by the glass are at $ 1 off during the happy hours, which are 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm on Tues — Fri, and 10 pm — midnight on Tues — Thurs. They also have food, but the menu does not fit their image as a European wine bar. All of the entrees are sandwiches or wraps. They also have side salads and appetizers. The sandwiches, appetizers, and salads are very good, but I don’t know where they got the idea that a menu featuring only sandwiches or wraps as entrees is «European.» What country in Europe did they have in mind? I can’t think of a European country that would view sandwiches to be the sole entrée choices in a wine bar, other than perhaps a croque-​monsieur in a low end wine bar. Sandwiches in a wine bar would be the case in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but Argentinian wine bars feature tiny sandwiches, not intended as meals — and of course Argentina is in South America
I’d say that Boozefish is an American wine bar.
Parking is somewhat difficult in that area of Westport Rd., but Boozefish has its own small parking lot behind the building. That is a distinct plus. But nearby Rudy’s Tenampa Tacqueria on that street has a more convenient parking lot next door on Westport Rd, and Rudy’s offers more than sandwiches. Of course they are very different.

Ah, Italian shoes, sunglasses, boddingtons, boozefish
An eclectic wine bar with a stylish feel. It maintains class and has a pretty decent international beer selection.
Recommendation: Get wasted on Appletinis and Cosmos and vicariously feel like sex and the city characters (I have not tried this, yet)
or for a late afternoon date. dress to impress.

Boozefish drew me in with it’s name. It has a pretty good location… not quite in what most people consider to be Westport, but more along the outskirts on Westport road. Boozefish was designed by the owner Maija to be a «European» wine bar and I think it really tries to maintain that level of class. They have a good happy hour on weeknights and you should definitely try the international beer night on Thursdays, which offers bottles of beer from other countries. If you’re a beer fan, this is a great excuse to order beer in a wine bar. :)
The food is pretty pricey, but again, when you are going to a wine bar, what would you expect? I’ve tried some appetizers, like the hummus and the grilled chicken nachos. Both really good, and something pretty simple for a self-​proclaimed picky eater like me. As for the wine, I’m not a huge wine drinker because I always get a hungover (even if I only drink one glass), but I usually like red wines when I drink a glass. I got the Windy (something) Merlot, and it was pretty good, but I will be the first to admit that I’m not a wine connoisseur and probably aren’t the best judge!
Besides the international beer night, Boozefish also has a lot of fun events during the month and the website does a good job of keeping these updated. There is a girls night with cosmos and manicures that my coworkers and I are going to try– it’s the first Wednesday of every month and it’s only $ 20. They play sex and the city episodes during the event too, so fun!
If you are looking for a fun place to try something new, I’d recommend Boozefish.