Amelie

Address
1754 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109 United States Get Directions
Phone (415) 212-6916
Website https://www.sfamelie.com/live-music

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.

Live music & atmosphere  
Amelie walks a line between cozy and buzzy: early in the evening it works beautifully for low‑key conversation, but as the night goes on the energy ramps up. Live jazz sets and occasional DJs add a subtle soundtrack rather than overwhelming the room, with a mix of lounge, French, and global sounds that fit the space. By peak hours it can feel pleasantly packed and animated, more like a chic Parisian salon than a quiet wine cellar.
Food
The menu leans into modern French small plates designed for sharing and lingering over glasses of wine. Cheese and charcuterie boards are the anchor, built with artisanal selections that pair well with both French and New World pours. Flatbreads, escargot, and other bistro‑style dishes round things out, making it easy to turn a casual drink into a full evening without ever leaving your table.
Drinks
Wine is the star at Amelie, with an extensive list that moves confidently between French classics and international discoveries. Customizable wine flights are a signature draw, letting you taste your way through different regions with guidance from staff who actually enjoy talking about what they pour. There are also a handful of cocktails and simple options for non‑wine drinkers, but the whole experience is built around the glass in your hand.
Details that define the room
• Dramatic back‑lit bar lined with red wine bottles, giving the space its signature warm glow.
• One of the neighborhood’s go‑to upscale happy hours, drawing a stylish local crowd early in the evening.
• Modern French small plates and generous boards that make sharing the default.
• A natural choice for date night, birthdays, and intimate group hangs where you want lively energy without sacrificing atmosphere.
Categories: Polk

Events at this venue

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  • Raul Vargas

    Raul Vargas
    Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Citizens Jazz

    Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Citizens Jazz, led by Oakland bassist Caroline Chung, brings a rotating lineup of Bay Area jazz players to Amélie on April 16. 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

    Free

  • Magic Nostaligia

    Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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...

    Free

  • Zach Guitar

    Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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.

    Free