Agusta

For a Southern tavern in Augusta, Frog Hollow's wine program shows surprising ambition and fair pricing. It's not a destination list, but it's exactly what a reliable neighborhood spot should be: thoughtful enough to surprise you, accessible enough to visit weekly.

If you're staying at the Marriott and want something drinkable with your chicken marsala, you'll be fine. But for a restaurant calling itself Italian, the wine list feels like a missed opportunity—more wine-and-dine corporate safe than cucina passion.

Calvert's knows who they are: a special-occasion steakhouse for people who want Napa big boys without the usual 4x markup. The list plays it safe, but at least they play fair.

Augusta Grill won't win awards for wine list creativity, but with markups hovering around 20-30% and a solid international selection, it's exactly what you want from a neighborhood spot. Order with confidence.