Little Rock

The Terrace isn't a wine destination, but it's doing the right things on a modest scale — fair prices, a few genuinely good producers, and a list that mostly fits the food. Send a friend here and point them toward the Greywacke or the Albariño.

Oceans at Arthur's is a reliable wine stop if you know what you're walking into — a greatest-hits California list at upscale-restaurant prices, served in a room that earns the splurge on food. Order the Rombauer, skip the Caymus markup, and let the kitchen do the heavy lifting.

Allsopp & Chapple isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's doing the work — fair markups, a few genuinely interesting bottles, and a list that respects the food it's sitting next to. Send your friends here for dinner; just steer them toward the Lingua Franca and away from the Cakebread.

The Fold is a converted service station serving solid tacos, and somehow it's also pouring El Enemigo Malbec. We'd send a friend here for the food and tell them to skip the margarita — at least once.

ZAZA is a solid neighborhood spot that treats its wine list like a useful accessory rather than a centerpiece — and at these prices and this vibe, that's the right call. Send a friend here for pizza and a glass of rosé without hesitation; just don't send them here expecting to be surprised.

Riverfront Steakhouse is a dependable, if uninspired, wine destination — the list does exactly what a classic steakhouse list is supposed to do, but it's not going to excite anyone who's eaten at a great wine-forward restaurant. Come for the views and the steak, order Jordan over Caymus, and don't expect to be surprised.

Sauced is a great neighborhood pizza spot that treats wine as an afterthought — and honestly, that's fine, because so will you once the pizza arrives. Order the bubbles, enjoy the pie, and save the serious wine conversation for somewhere else.

The Pantry Crest is a genuinely charming neighborhood spot with a wine list that plays it safe but plays it without embarrassing itself — just budget for the markup and lean into the Rieslings. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation; we'd just nudge them away from the Cabs.

Table 28 serves serious food at serious prices and then phones it in completely on wine. Unless you're steering toward the Justin Cab or making peace with the Riesling-pork belly play, you're better off asking what's on tap.

Trio's wine list is comfortable, not ambitious — it won't disappoint you, but it won't surprise you either. If you're in West Little Rock and want a decent bottle with dinner, the Rioja and the Klinker Brick are worth the stop.

Park Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its honest markups and thoughtful BTG lineup make it one of the better casual wine experiences in Little Rock. Send a friend here and tell them to skip the Cab.

Sullivan's is exactly what it says on the tin: a reliable steakhouse wine list built for people who want Napa Cab with their steak and don't want to think too hard about it. We wouldn't drive across town for the wine program, but we wouldn't complain either.

Arthur's is doing something genuinely impressive for Little Rock — a focused, well-curated list with real depth in California and Bordeaux, backed by a Wine Spectator credential it's earned. The markup stings and there's no sommelier to guide you, but if you know what you want, this list rewards you.