Vibe: Romantic Parisian Lounge | Dimly Lit & Sultry | Sophisticated Social Hub
Amelie is a quintessential French wine bar that feels like stepping into a modern Parisian night—intimate, stylish, and just a little bit theatrical. Tucked into Lower Nob Hill/Polk Gulch, it’s one of those dependable spots where you can show up without a complicated plan and still end up having a polished, memorable evening. The room is defined by its glowing, back‑lit bar stacked high with red wine bottles, casting a warm, ruby light that makes the whole space feel cinematic and date‑ready.
Brazilian-born Marc Zollinger is a San Francisco–based guitarist, composer, and teacher who appears at Amélie on Thursday, May 7 from 7–11pm in a Brazilian/Bossa Nova duo setting. Drawing on jazz, Brazilian music, and avant-garde influences, and on studies with figures such as Roscoe Mitchell, Fred Frith, and Zeena Parkins at Berklee College of Music and...
Live Brazilian music by Shangó Beat at Amelie.
Zach Sanders brings expressive, melody-forward guitar to Amélie for an intimate evening of modern jazz, pop, and groove-based instrumentals. With a warm touch, clear tone, and a focus on lyrical improvisation, he creates songs and reimagined standards that feel both familiar and fresh, equally suited to attentive listening or a relaxed glass of wine with...
Raul Vargas appears at Amélie with a solo set of live Spanish‑language repertoire, suited to the bar’s acoustic, small‑ensemble format. Expect a mix of romantic and traditional material delivered in an intimate, guitar‑forward setting that fits the wine‑bar atmosphere.
Brazilian-born Nino Ayele brings groove-rich guitar and vocals to Amélie for an intimate night of modern jazz, R&B, and global influences. Drawing on his Brazilian roots and a contemporary global sound, he blends supple guitar lines with a warm, expressive voice, crafting songs that feel both personal and timeless. In the cozy glow of Amélie’s...
Raul Vargas appears at Amélie with a solo set of live Spanish‑language repertoire, suited to the bar’s acoustic, small‑ensemble format. Expect a mix of romantic and traditional material delivered in an intimate, guitar‑forward setting that fits the wine‑bar atmosphere.
Citizens Jazz, led by Oakland bassist Caroline Chung, brings a rotating lineup of Bay Area jazz players to Amélie. Rooted in straight‑ahead jazz and swing, their sets can also include Latin, funk, blues, and bossa‑influenced tunes, tailored to the room’s mood https://youtu.be/G50-HgdCUi0
Magic Nostalgia returns to Amelie Wine Bar on Saturday, April 11 at 7 pm for a high-energy, feel-good night where the band flips beloved pop and dance hits from the 80s through today into acoustic-electric sing-alongs, blending tight harmonies, playful arrangements, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe that slowly builds into a room-wide chorus as the...
Wind down your weekend with an evening of acoustic jazz as Zach Guitar takes the residency spot at Amélie. This performance brings the syncopated rhythms of 1930s Paris to one of the city’s most celebrated wine haunts.