Zephyr Winebar Café - Marquette

The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. The wines are reasonably priced, making it affordable for everyone. Average cost per person: $10–20.

Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Charming place with excellent wine and cocktails, plus book recommendations from the knowledgeable staff.

This restaurant certainly has its appeal. We ordered two lovely dishes and the least expensive bottle of Cabernet, and we enjoyed everything. The young woman who seated us and the young man preparing our plates were both delightful. However, the middle-aged woman managing the bar, who served our table after a heavy sigh, wasn't very pleasant and made us feel like a nuisance. When two young ladies entered the bar afterward, she lightened up and greeted them warmly, which made our experience feel even more discordant. Since she was in charge, that raised a red flag for me. A tip for restaurant owners: if you have afternoon sun streaming in, make sure to clean the windows. Another tip: if you run a wine bar, be diligent about controlling the fruit flies.

The food was incredibly delicious and light—exactly what we were hoping for. We thoroughly enjoyed the drinks, and I especially appreciated that the menu features a section with wines under $10. We sat outside on the patio, which had a lovely atmosphere. The service was excellent, and we appreciated how quick and easy the payment was with the tablet. The only drawback was that there’s only one bathroom for everyone to use.