GA
Blue Ridge
Three Wine Spectator awards on one Main Street
Blue Ridge is the wine capital of North Georgia's mountains. With more than 80 restaurants packed along a walkable Main Street, three Wine Spectator-recognized wine programs, a dedicated wine bar, and nearby vineyards including Bear Claw and the new Kerith House, this mountain town delivers a wine scene that has no business being this good. Pair a serious dinner with a scenic railway ride and you've got a proper weekend.
RagingWine has reviewed 12 restaurant wine lists in Blue Ridge, GA. RagingWine’s standouts include Black Sheep Restaurant, Ferraro's Kitchen and Twisted Tomato.
By the numbers, RagingWine has reviewed 12 restaurant wine lists in Blue Ridge, GA across 4 neighborhoods. RagingWine gave 5 of them a top-two Vibe-Check rating — 3 earned The Rager, RagingWine’s mark for an exceptional wine program worth traveling for, and 2 earned The Wild Card.
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What are the best restaurant wine lists in Blue Ridge?
Black Sheep Restaurant
West Main Street · Blue Ridge · New Americana
Black Sheep is the wine dinner in Blue Ridge. Wine Spectator recognized, 100+ bottles deep, with Napa and Italian icons on a list that would impress in any major city. The patio under the oak tree is the table to get.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
East Main Street · Blue Ridge · Modern Rustic / Bar & Grill
Chester's is Blue Ridge's most consistent all-around restaurant with an impressive wine list, seasonal rotations, and whiskey flights. Open seven days. Get on the waitlist.
Solid Range
Fair
Stemless Casual
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Ferraro's Kitchen
West Main Street · Blue Ridge · Italian
Ferraro's Kitchen is sommelier-driven Italian dining with three straight Wine Spectator Awards. Igor Ferraro's personal curation makes this one of the most intentional wine programs in the Southeast mountains.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Grace Prime Steakhouse
Mountain Street · Blue Ridge · Steakhouse
Grace Prime is Blue Ridge's splurge steakhouse with an extensive wine list built for aged beef. Steep but justified for a big night. The tableside Smokeshow Old Fashioned is worth ordering once.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Harvest on Main
East Main Street · Blue Ridge · Farm-to-Table / American
Harvest on Main is Blue Ridge's farm-to-table anchor with an extensive wine list and a decade of consistency. The Smokehouse Burger with a glass of red is the lunch play.
Solid Range
Fair
Stemless Casual
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Mona Lisa's Dessert House
West Main Street · Blue Ridge · Dessert / Wine Bar
Mona Lisa's pairs curated wines with upscale desserts at a near-perfect rating. The after-dinner stop on Blue Ridge's Main Street. Thursday through Saturday only.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Stemless Casual
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
The Dogwood
West Main Street · Blue Ridge · Comfort Food / Outdoor Bar
The Dogwood is Blue Ridge's best outdoor social scene with 70+ beers and live music under the trees. The wine list is an afterthought. Grab a beer.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The General Ledger
West Main Street · Blue Ridge · Contemporary American
The General Ledger is a Travelers' Choice winner with an intimate format and a wine list that pairs well with its contemporary Southern menu. A quieter Main Street alternative.
Solid Range
Fair
Stemless Casual
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
The Lookout
West Main Street · Blue Ridge · Rooftop Bar
The Lookout is a sunset cocktail spot with mountain views and a wine list that exists because it has to. The view is the Rager here.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Vine Wine Bar and Eatery
East Main Street · Blue Ridge · Wine Bar / Small Plates
The Vine is Blue Ridge's wine-first gathering spot. Flights, flatbreads, and a neighborhood bar feel that makes wine approachable. Start your evening here.
Solid Range
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Twisted Tomato
Mountain Street · Blue Ridge · Italian / Steakhouse / Pizza
Twisted Tomato pairs Wine Spectator recognition with 850 bottles of inventory and California-strength depth. Wood-fired pizza, premium steaks, and a wine list that punches way above its mountain-town zip code.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Whiskey & Water
Depot Street · Blue Ridge · Seafood / Bourbon Bar
Whiskey & Water pairs Best of Georgia-winning seafood with a wine list built for fish, served in a gorgeous 1937 Post Office. The bourbon gets the glory, but the wine holds its own.
Solid Range
Fair
Stemless Casual
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
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