The Wine Bar - Watercolor Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Wine Bar - Watercolor, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Santa Rosa Beach. This charming restaurant offers a delightful selection of salads, small plates, and delectable soups, perfect for a relaxed lunch or a leisurely dinner. Dive into the refreshing Wine Bar Salad or savor the rich flavors of Pan Seared Ahi Tuna. Don’t miss the crowd-pleasing Crab Cakes with their zesty creole remoulade.
The atmosphere invites you to unwind, whether you're sipping on their exquisite wines during happy hour or enjoying a sunny afternoon outside. Customer favorites highlight not only the exceptional food but also the knowledgeable and attentive staff. With its chic vibes and extensive wine selection, The Wine Bar - Watercolor ensures that each visit feels special and memorable.
Indulge in a culinary experience that promises delicious aromas, tantalizing tastes, and a great way to end your day at the beach.
Lunch
Ask Your Server About Our Desserts
Soup Of The Day
Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque
Lunch - Soups
Lunch - Salads And Small Plates
Wine Bar Chicken Salad
Grapes, dried cranberries, pecans, green onions, mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers
Wine Bar Salad
Mixed greens, shredded parmesan, tomato, cucumber, candied pecan pieces, lemon vinaigrette
Caprese Salad
Golden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, evoo, basil, balsamic glaze
Baby Bleu Salad
Mixed greens, candied pecans, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
Mixed greens, greek dressing, red onion, cucumber, tomato, artichokes, greek olives and feta cheese
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Ahi tuna seared rare, mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber-wasabi dressing, black and white sesame seeds, pickled ginger, sweet soy glaze
Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus
Served with a side of pita bread
Crab Cakes
House made lump crab cakes, creole remoulade sauce
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Seared rare, cucumber, seaweed salad, cusabi dressing. soy glaze, pickled ginger, black and white sesame seeds
Smoked Snapper Dip
Local made smoked snapper dip, served on a bed of greens, pita chips and lemon wedges
Fresh Grouper Sandwich
5 oz. pan seared fresh gulf grouper, mixed field greens, roma tomato, red onion, french batard, house-made jalapeno-dill tartar sauce
Cuban Press
Roasted pork tenderloin, parisian ham, swiss cheese, pickles, cuban bread, cuban mustard
Chicken Pesto Panini
Chibatta bread, havarti, roasted chicken breast, tomato, pesto
Sicilian Panini
Pepperoni, genoa salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato on a french batard, tomato aloli
Wine Bar Chicken Salad Sandwich
Grapes, dried cranberries, pecans, green onions, wheat-berry bread *can also be served as a wrap.
Lunch - Sandwiches
Lunch - Fire Roasted Pizzas From Our Brick Oven
Margherita
Roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo
Pepperoni & Cheese
House-made marinara, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan
Pizza Supreme
House-made marinara, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, red onion, bell peppers, feta cheese.
Greek Pizza
Feta cheese, mixed bell peppers, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, red onion, evoo
Grand Cru Board
Selection of 5 cured meats, 5 gourmet cheeses, greek olives, gherkin pickles, marinated fava beans, hummus, & assorted fruits and nuts served with lavosh & a fresh baked baguette
Premier Cru Board
Selection of 3 cured meats, 3 gourmet cheese, greek olives, gherkin pickles, marinated fava beans, hummus, assorted fruits and nuts, served with lavosh & a fresh baked baguette
Gourmet Cheese Plate
With assorted fruit & nuts with rustic baguette.
Baked Baguette
With garlic and herb infused dipping oil.
Lunch - From Our Cheese Shop
Dinner - Entrees
Steak Au Poivre
8oz filet, peppercorn crusted, red wine braised wild mushroom sauce, roasted brabant potatoes, chef's choice of vegetable
Roasted Free Range Airline Chicken
Roasted brabant potatoes, chefs choice of vegetable, finished with a espanole sauce
Blackend Shrimp Carbonara
Fettuccine, rich cream sauce, bacon, blackened shrimp
Grouper Picatta
Gulf grouper, parmesan crust, lemon caper beurre blanc, angel hair pasta with spinach
'16 Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier, Chile
Sweet fruity aromas of apricots, citrus and peaches, with pleasant oak notes. Fresh and lively with concentrated stone fruit flavors. Fresh, tasty, full and savory. Of great character, density and structure, with a good acidity level and great persistence.
'15 Three Wise Men Chardonnay, California
A bright, vibrant chardonnay with minimal oak characteristics that round out flavors of juicy melon and apple. The perfect balance of fresh tropical fruit and light oak influences.
'16 Rothschild 'Rimapere' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
The marvelous island climate provides plump grape character with fruity freshness and clear minerality. Rimapere captures everything marlborough and lends that last bit of french finesse from rothschild.
'16 Charlotte Louise Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Made and named with a grandfather's love. Expertly crafted from family-owned leveroni vineyards in sonoma county. Notes of meyer lemon, honey, and pineapple blossom alluringly in the glass. Beautiful, charming, and delicate... much like little charlotte louise herself.
'13 Ideology 'Blondie Gone Wild' Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Buttery with apple, ripe pears, and exotic spices. Hints of gardenia and honeysuckle lead into flavors of honey, white tropical fruits & ripe honeydew melon. Tangerines, cloves and vanilla bean complete the elegant, rich, ultra long finish on this wine.
'15 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River
Medium weight; clean with a wonderful acid backbone, offering flavors of citrus, grapefruit, lemon, pear and kumquat with subtle vanilla bean, and a lingering, memorable finish with hints of minerality.
'15 Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
The palate is full and fresh, with ripe flavors of fruit blossoms and a hint of mango balanced by natural, vibrant acidity. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a finish that is lengthy but never heavy.
'14 Enroute Chardonnay, Russian River
By nickel & nickel and far niente. From a selection of vineyards influenced heavily by fog, this wine shines in fleshy, expansive stone fruit and brightly integrated flavors of apple and pear. With a focused, velvety and juicy texture, it retains plenty of balance against a backdrop of elegant richness.
Round, Rich & Ripe White Wines
Soft & Fruity Red Wines
'14 Three Wise Men Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
The wine exhibits aromatics of red cherry, strawberry with his of green olives. On the palates the wine has flavors of loam, forest floor and eucalyptus.
'14 The Culprit Red Blend, North Coast California
Wonderful array of flavors harmonized and layered with notes of spice, anise, berries, cedar, black currant, and licorice. Well-structured with sweet tannins and a satisfying finish displaying hints of crushed rock and graphite.
'14 Conundrum Red Blend, California
A mouthful of red wine, the 2014 conundrum red fills the palate with plenty of ripe fruit flavors. Layered and somewhat sweet, this wine delivers an attractive smooth silkiness that continues through its finish
'16 Meiomi Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Full-bodied, fruit driven, sweet tannins and excellent balance. Cherry pie in a bottle! A consistent profile of supple tannins, silky texture, and balanced acidity that makes it the perfect wine to enjoy with a wide array of food.
'15 Carter's Lot Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon
This latest offering in the carter's lot line brings aromas of bright cherry & plum, combined with leather, minerality, and spice. Rich flavors of tobacco leaf & pomegranate show on the medium bodied & firm palate.
'13 Peregrine Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
A bright, vibrant nose with a wealth of mixed ripe berries and plenty of fresh fragrances, too. There are also poached, pepperdusted raspberries, which make this mouth-wateringly fresh. The palate has bright and crunchy mid-palate appeal with a tannin surge that builds savory grip through the finish. Very attractive wine.
'13 Willakenzie Estate 'Pierre Léon' Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon
Usually the most masculine of willakenzie's offerings; dark and red, the black cherry aromas lent contour by oakderived clove and cinnamon spice. The flavors remain sleek and fresh, the textures plush but giving way to a fine, savory finish. Willa kenzie estate produces more single vineyard pinot noirs from one contiguous estate than any other winery in the nation and boasts the largest selection of pinot noir clones in north america.
'14 Aldenalli Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
The product of a partnership between dan and allison kosta (of famed winery kosta browne) and emeril and alden legasse. This wine has plenty to enjoy, and time in glass reveals layers of hidden blackberry, tea and spice. Seamless in structure, this pinot noir teases the palate with subtlety.
Howell Mountain Red Blend
A wine world exclusive! Hand-selected and crafted by our close friend and longtime partner trevor sheehan (balius, 29 & oak), clinton's red blend exemplifies the best qualities of howell mountain fruit: complexity, freshness, and purity of flavor. Available for a limited time only.
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Also from wine virtuoso trevor sheehan comes clinton's cabernet, a wine selected and crafted exclusively for wine world. This single-varietal cabernet is a captivating cuvee of three vintages: 2011, 2012, 2013. The beautiful fruit of napa's legendary howell mountain ava shines with notes of blackcurrant, menthol, and and spice. Available for a limited time only.
Spotlight: Clinton's Napa Kitchen Red Blend & Cabernet Sauvignon
French Champagne
Nv Trouillard Champagne Brut, Extra Selection
Light amber color with fine bubbles, full-bodied with a full mixture of white fruits. Dominating taste of hazelnuts and grilled almonds. This is a crisp, delicate, fresh, creamy and elegant champagne, with just a touch of yeastiness.
Charles De Fere Brut, France
Spry and alert, with crisp apple aromas and some baking spice for good measure. Equally crisp on the palate, where lime, green apple and pepper run the show. Moderate but extended in terms of feel and finish; tasty and snapy overall.
Bacio Della Luna Prosecco Superiore Docg Brut, Italy
This fine and balanced wine, with bright straw yellow color, stands out for its floral bouquet and for its scents of mature fruits. On the palate it is harmonious and unique for its lively freshness.
Cavatina Moscato, Piedmont, Italy
Elegant, fine and persistent perlage with splendid straw yellow color. The typical fragrance of moscato grapes offers sweet and aromatic bubbles which are ideal to enhance desserts, fruit, ice cream and patisserie. Fruity and floral.
Francois Montand Brut Rosé, France
Bouquet is intense and fine, evoking dried cherries and raspberries. Crisp and dry, with a lot of great bubbles, round on the palate. The wine finishes clean with a pleasant, sharpness and aromas of red berries.
Sparkling Wines
Rosé
'16 Elouan Rosé, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Ripe raspberry and strawberry aromas with hints of citrus. Bright acidity with firm red berry fruit flavors combined with tart, dried apricot and concentrated minerality. The mid-palate is rich with fresh acidity, carrying through the long-lasting finish.
'16 Miraval Provence Rosé, France
Aromas of dried citrus, white pepper and pomegranate. Full body, dry and very, very fresh. Intense and flavorful. Serious. Produced by the perrin family, at the famous miraval winery, owned by brad pitt and angelina jolie.
'16 Rubus White Blend, Southern France
Fresh, clean and lively with intense exotic fruit aromas. Crisp, clean and zesty in the mouth, it offers delicate flavors of citrus fruit and grapefruit, and a long lingering finish.
'16 Weinkeller Erbacher Riesling, Germany
(One liter) fruity and mouthwatering with nice balance. It has a floral bouquet, with hints of lemongrass and green tea. It has a lively mouth feel with a pleasant creaminess and a semi-dry finish.
'15 Conundrum White, California
Fragrant and juicy, offering a charming mix of honeysuckle, peach, apple and lemon verbena, set on a light and effortless frame. A mouthwatering vein runs throughout. Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, viognier, semillon and muscat canelli.
Fruity & Sweet Whites
Crisp & Tangy White Wines
'16 Pietre Del Sole Pinot Grigio, Italy
(One liter) straw-yellow wine with bright golden hints. Intense and persistent perfume, fruity and floral taste. Pleasantly cool and dry, full and balanced.
'14 Louis Latour Macon Villages, Burgundy, France
Floral and fruity aromas with some fresh lemon notes. The mouth is frim and well-balanced. A very pleasant french chardonnay.
'16 Cave De Pomerol Picpoul De Pinet, Southern France
A delicious picpoul that just screams for a hot summer day, the picpoul de pinet h.b. offers lots of salty minerality, bitter citrus and hints of rose petal in a medium-bodied, juicy, clean and refreshing style.
'14 Prunotto Roero Arneis, Piedmont
Intense floral and fruity aromas. Very good structure in equilibrium with the bright acidity and a long lingering aftertaste.
'16 Reverdy Reine Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Clean, pure notes of white flowers, quince, melon, and white peach are all present in this surprisingly opulent, fleshy, rather exuberant and flamboyant style of sancerre, which is quite dry but surprisingly plush.