Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFive Restaurant
Fresno, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Five Restaurant pours a serious wine list—Sanford, Belle Glos, and Meiomi Pinot Noirs by the glass, plus Tignanello and Caymus by the bottle—alongside eight $15 craft cocktails built on fresh juice and house syrups. The Espresso Martini and Paper Plane anchor the bar, while Louis XIII cognac commands premium pours. A wine-bar identity with real range, though cocktail buzz outpaces wine chatter.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Espresso Martini, a $15 blend of espresso vodka, Irish cream, dark crème de cocoa, and espresso. For wine, the Sanford Pinot Noir at $14 a glass offers a Santa Barbara pour with bottle depth. If splurging, the Louis XIII cognac is poured in measured 0.5 oz to 2 oz servings.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers seeking by-the-glass Pinot Noir or high-end bottles like Tignanello will find range. Cocktail fans get a full $15 craft menu with classics like the Paper Plane and Pat's Old Fashioned.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Craft cocktails run $15 each. Wines span $10 to $600 a glass or bottle, with glasses like Belle Glos Pinot Noir at $12 and Sanford at $14. The Louis XIII cognac is priced at $150 for 0.5 oz, $500 for 1 oz, and $600 for 2 oz.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list spans rare pours and verticals, with bottles like Antinori Tignanello at $260 and Caymus 'Special Select' at $495, plus a private wine room. Cocktails lean on house-made syrups and fresh citrus, with eight signature drinks at a uniform $15. Recognized as the 'Best Watering Hole' by the local restaurant association.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight craft signatures are built with fresh lemon juice, house-made syrups, and named spirits like Grey Goose and Buffalo Trace. The Espresso Martini and Paper Plane anchor a menu that also includes the Lavender Martini and Five Royale. Community reviewers add the Spicy Peach Margarita and Aperol Spritz.
Menu strengths
- — A varied cocktail list spans espresso, floral, bourbon, and tequila bases at a consistent $15 price point.
- — Community reviewers positively mention the Spicy Peach Margarita and Aperol Spritz.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini — $15 — 3 Olives triple shot Espresso Vodka, 5 Farms Irish cream, dark crème de cocoa, espresso
- — Paper Plane — Bourbon whiskey, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, lemon juice
- — Five Royale — $15 — Wheatley Vodka, prosecco, house-made raspberry simple syrup, fresh lemon juice
Pricing: $15 each
Wine
The wine list is extensive, covering reds, whites, sparkling, and ports with glass and bottle options. Four Pinot Noirs are poured by the glass, including Sanford and Belle Glos. High-end selections include Antinori Tignanello, Caymus 'Special Select,' and Dom Perignon, with a private wine room on site.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection spans reds, whites, sparkling, and ports, with glass and bottle pours across price points.
- — Multiple Pinot Noir producers are offered by the glass, including Sanford and Belle Glos, giving regional range.
- — The wine focus is reinforced by the venue's wine-bar designation and a private wine room.
Standout selections
- — Sanford Pinot Noir — $14 glass / $95 bottle — Santa Barbara
- — Antinori Tignanello — $260 bottle — Super Tuscan
- — Belle Glos Pinot Noir — $12 glass / $75 bottle — Los Alturas
Pricing: Glasses $10–$14; bottles $46–$600; corkage $25
Spirits
The spirits program is highlighted by Remy Martin Louis XIII, offered in measured pours from 0.5 oz to 2 oz. This is a premium pour option rather than a full back-bar selection.
Menu strengths
- — Remy Martin Louis XIII is available in precise 0.5 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz pours, accommodating different budgets and preferences.
- — Premium spirits like Buffalo Trace Bourbon and El Jimador Reposado Tequila are integrated into the cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — Remy Martin Louis XIII — $150 / $500 / $600 — Cognac, available in 0.5 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz pours
Pricing: Louis XIII: $150 (0.5 oz), $500 (1 oz), $600 (2 oz)
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