Ann Arbor

Weber's isn't trying to reinvent the steakhouse wine list, and it doesn't need to — four decades of Award of Excellence means they know exactly what they're doing. Send a friend here if they want a well-poured Napa Cab with a great steak; manage their expectations if they're hunting for anything off the beaten path.

The Blue Llama is the kind of place that earns its Wine Spectator credential quietly — no flashy deep cellar, just a focused, fair-priced list that respects its guests. If you're in Ann Arbor and want wine with your live jazz, this is where you go.

Paesano is doing the right things with wine in a city that doesn't always demand it — a focused Italian list at fair prices, anchored by serious bottles and served in a room that actually cares about the food. Send a friend here on a date night and tell them to order the Barolo with the osso buco.