Sage Tapas and Wine Bar

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#13 of 65 Restaurants in NelsonInternational, Wine Bar, $$ - $$$

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Sage Tapas and Wine Bar

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Open until 11:00 PM

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Full service restaurant specializing in share dinners & tapas, original liqueurs & cocktails and premium BC wines; with a cozy interior and gorgeous patio views.

Features

CUISINES

International, Wine Bar, Canadian

Meal types

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

FEATURES

Accepts Credit Cards

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Location

705 Vernon St Behind Finley's Bar & Grill, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4G3 Canada

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Open until 11:00 PM

Sunday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Monday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Thursday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Friday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Saturday

11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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4.3

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Cheryl S

2 contributions

Awesome food and service

Sep 2023 • family

Delightful dining experience. Chef and manager both very personable. Mussels were well prepared and presented in a unique way. The fresh trout was delicious, moist and nicely seasoned. Our favorite Selkirk Loop dinner.

Written September 12, 2023

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Cascadefirechief

Kalispell168 contributions

Outstanding! One of the best if not THE best in Nelson, BC

May 2023 • couples

This special place is comfortable and cozy, with attentive staff and a great view of the lake. The food is remarkably good. We enjoyed three dishes this evening. The charcuterie board was excellent, with at least three types of cheese, salami, and ham accompanied by pickled grapes, tapenade, cherry chutney, olives, nuts, and some dried fruit. It was a meal in itself and delicious! Next up was the raviolo which had a rich, flavorful sauce (including egg yolk) that makes you close your eyes and go "oooohhhhh...that's good!" And finally, the mixed vegetable butter curry with basmati rice and pita bread. This was exactly what you expect from an authentic curry...prepared to perfection. we wish we lived closer to Nelson so we could visit this fine restaurant more often.

Written May 25, 2023

Matelot1969

Oliver59 contributions

Goof food & Good service

Oct 2021 • none

We sat on the patio. The heaters were on and blankets provided (making it a comfortable place to be on an evening in mid October) The service from start to finish was excellent - thanks Paulo). We shared four appetizers and a dessert. The appetizers were all large enough to share and we didn't leave hungry.

Written October 23, 2021

C M

1 contribution

Disappointing experience

Sep 2023 • friends

I ordered a Duck/Coconut soup entrée and an Agli Olio main pasta dish. First faux pas and much to my surprise, I was served both dishes at the same time. The waitress was even surprised that the cook behaved in this manner. I returned the pasta meal even though the waitress offered to put the dish under a heat lamp as well as packaging it for me to take home without charge. First and foremost, I go to a classy restaurant expecting the food to be served fresh and hot. Secondly, I go to a classy restaurant for the culinary experience not a free meal. Seconds faux pas the Duck/Coconut soup was watered down – again disappointing. Let’s go onto desert. My friends ordered a Tiramisu Biscuit – to me it was a unique and interesting desert with tiramisu sauce over a biscuit. The tiramisu I am most familiar with is a layered cake. The problem was not the presentation, the problem was the bottom of the biscuit was burnt. You may not be surprised, but it was returned. Someone (I assume the cook), in their infinite wisdom, decided to remedy the situation by scrapping off the bottom of the biscuit and pouring on more sauce to mask the burnt taste. On the positive side the waitress was pleasant. I'm not sure I would classify this restaurant as one of the best in Nelson

Written September 20, 2023

Stacy S

Kelowna19 contributions

Terrible charcuterie

Apr 2024 • friends

The charcuterie was all we ordered and it was not good at all. It did not come with items described on menu. The garlic aioli was so bad the server took it back after she tasted it and said it shouldn't have been served. That left one spread as the garlic was not replaced or offered. The board had a pile of shredded carrots, a large pile of craisins (literal craisins) and a pile of slivered almonds. The grapes and olives were in the same pile so couldn't tell what was what. The meat was not great and some still had the casing which had to be removed. Cheese was so-so but some seemed like it had been sitting out for some time. It was the worst I've had and I've had many. Would not recommend if the charcuterie was a reflection of their menu items. In all fairness we should have complained and asked for a discount.

Written April 21, 2024

Doug

Kamloops184 contributions

Not great

Jun 2023 • family

Have to say we were not imressed we ordered charcuterie board it had sandwich meat and grated carrotts on it. The profciutto was off color and smelled bad. The board was a mess of food that probably should have been tossed. There were a lot if items on the menu that they didn't have in stock. The bread was so hard we couldn't bite it. Sorry to say we had to send it back and eat elsewhere. Waitress and wine were great.

Written June 18, 2023

n1cs

Calgary1 contribution

No Service

Sep 2022 • none

After being warned by hostess/waitress that they were very busy (4 tables) we would probably get bad service we decided to stay. We didn’t hesitate and immediately ordered drinks and dinner. After over an hour not once did the hostess/waitress check to see if we needed another drink or let us know how our order was coming along. So we watched for over an hour the 4 tables eat, order dessert and pay and a couple who arrived after us get their meal did the waitress/hostess come to us. She (from Quebec) told us that she forgot to put our order in at all. So after waiting over an hour our order still hadn’t been place. Sage Restaurant this waitress/hostess is not doing you any favours except warning customers that they will be getting bad service before you even sit down. First time ever that we never left a tip.

Written September 22, 2022

Jane C

1 contribution

After 15 years lost a favorite eating place

Aug 2022 • couples

Very disappointing. Not a good start with a small tuna appetizer in soggy wonton cup. Dry boneless beef short rib to follow, had to ask for gravy to make it edible. Hoped that sticky toffee pudding would rescue the meal. No such luck. Dry with no toffee in sight. Will not return which saddens us as we Nelson has been a getaway, a five hour drive away, for many years with Sage providing a dependable evening out.

Written August 27, 2022

schatzconstruction

Kailua6 contributions

Pass on the set menu nights

Feb 2022 • none

A valentines dinner with a set menu to choose from. Although we had early (6pm) reservations they were already out of one of the three options. Settled for the steak and it was tough. I should have stayed home and cooked.

Written February 20, 2022

Elizabeth W

2 contributions

Amazing food & wine experience

Sep 2024 • couples

Found this gem in Nelson BC, and had 3 sharing plates. Sheila waited on us & made excellent suggestions. Very knowledgeable and paired wine beautifully for us. Had tuna tower, sweet chili szechuan wraps, salmon roulade, and unbelievably good sticky toffee pudding. Highly recommend. Great value for elevated food!

Written September 6, 2024

Blair55

Surrey15 contributions

YUMMY

Aug 2020 • none

I can highly recommend this restaurant. The food was amazing, I had the Filet Mignon and my wife had the ravioli. Wine selection was good and the sticky toffee pudding to share was a great finish. Support this eatery, it’s a good one.

Written August 7, 2020

JMJ

Orange County48 contributions

Best view in town

Sep 2020 • none

I was there on a Friday afternoon and could not understand why the place was not packed. There is a lovely patio with a great view. They serve BC wines exclusively and will pour a flight if you like. I didn't eat but the food offerings looked interesting. Definitely worth visiting.

Written September 20, 2020

charles h

Vancouver77 contributions

Best in Nelson!!

Sep 2024 • family

Absolutely delicious tapas meal. We had the prawns on baguette, the glory bowl and the avocado regular salad. Each dish was absolutely delicious. There are so many AMAZING restaurants in Nelson but right now this ranks as #1 for us.

Written September 1, 2024

SallyCalgary

Jaco District28 contributions

A nice place for a birthday celebration

Jun 2022 • friends

Nelson is full of fun and delicious casual dining. I wanted something just a little more upmarket for my birthday and this was the place. We sat outside on the heated and covered patio which made for a beautiful setting. There was a great menu to choose from. I had the cod and my husband the lamb. The wine selection was vast and it was easy to find something to pair with dinner. We would definitely go back to this restaurant

Written June 21, 2022

pgreczmiel

1 contribution

Go here!

Sep 2024 • friends

At the end of a long covered walkway running from the street emerges this hidden gem in Nelson. Simply outstanding. Great food and a good offering of BC wines. Highly recommended.

Written September 7, 2024