McKinney

Seasons 52 is a chain that takes its wine list more seriously than it has any obligation to, and the result is a reliable, if pricey, experience that outperforms most of its competition in the upscale casual lane. Send a friend here with confidence — just steer them away from the obvious bottles and toward the Petite Sirah.

Shogun is a fun night out for the hibachi experience — but the wine list is purely functional and not worth overthinking. Order a sake, enjoy the fire show, and save your serious wine questions for somewhere else.

Carrabba's McKinney is exactly what it is — a reliable chain with a wine list that gets out of the way and lets you have a decent dinner. The port selection alone edges it above lazy, and for a casual suburban Italian night, you could do worse.

The wine list at Olive Garden McKinney is a corporate afterthought that charges mid-range restaurant prices for grocery store-tier pours. Come for the Fettuccine Alfredo and the endless breadsticks — but if wine is important to your night, this is not your place.