Sedona

Mooney's Irish Pub

· Sedona · Irish pub

The Lazy List

If you're at Mooney's, you're there for the Guinness — and that's a completely valid life choice. The wine list is a placeholder, not a program. Order a pint, enjoy Sedona, and save the wine decisions for somewhere that's made a few of their own.

The Vault Uptown

· Sedona · New American

The Reliable

The Vault Uptown is a reliable place to drink decent wine with a genuinely great view — and in Sedona, that counts for something. The wine program won't blow any minds, but it won't ruin dinner either. If you're there for the red rocks and the filet, order a glass of something Californian and enjoy the moment. For serious wine exploration, look elsewhere.

Elote Cafe

· Sedona · Regional Mexican

The Wild Card

Elote Cafe isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its list is better than it has any right to be for a 18-label program at a Mexican restaurant in a tourist town. The Arizona representation from Page Springs Cellars is the real story here, and the pricing is fair across the board. If you're in Sedona and care about what's in your glass, this is a better bet than most of the steakhouses charging twice as much for the same bottles.

89Agave Cantina

· Sedona · Mexican

The Lazy List

89Agave is almost certainly a fun spot to eat — it's a cantina in Sedona, and the margaritas are probably doing the heavy lifting here anyway. The wine list, though, is purely functional and priced without much generosity, particularly at the higher end. If wine matters to your evening, order something simple by the glass and move on; this program isn't the reason to visit.

The Secret Garden Cafe

· Sedona · Cafe / American

The Reliable

The Secret Garden Cafe's wine list is a perfectly adequate afterthought — familiar labels that get the job done when the real draw is the patio setting and Sedona scenery. We wouldn't send anyone here specifically for the wine, but if you're already there for the view, the Balleyana is your best bet on the list.

SaltRock Southwest Kitchen

· Sedona · Southwestern

The Wild Card

SaltRock is doing something genuinely worthwhile for a resort wine program: it's leaning into Arizona's emerging wine identity instead of hiding behind an all-California safety net. The markup is fair across most of the list, the glass selection is almost absurdly broad, and the local producers are the real reason to pay attention here. If you're in Sedona and curious about Verde Valley wines, this is a legitimate place to explore them.

Vino Di Sedona

· Sedona · Wine Bar / New American

The Wild Card

Vino Di Sedona earns the Wild Card badge by doing what few tourist-destination wine bars bother to do: stocking skin-contact pours, Arizona locals, and genuinely interesting worldly whites at prices that don't punish you for being in a scenery hotspot. If you're in Sedona and want a real glass of wine — not just something red in a big glass — this is the move.

Hideaway House

· Sedona · Italian / American

The Reliable

Hideaway House isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list is priced accordingly — or rather, more steeply than the selections justify. The markups are real, the variety is safe, and the staff situation is unknown. That said, the sheer volume of by-the-glass options makes it easy to find something that works. Come for the Sedona setting, order the Fanti if you're feeling adventurous, and keep expectations calibrated.

Mesa Grill

· Sedona · American / Southwestern

The Reliable

Mesa Grill is a reliable wine stop, not a destination — but reliable in Sedona is worth something when plenty of spots are content to charge resort prices for grocery store pours. The Arneis and the Albariño show that someone on the buying side is paying attention, even if the list doesn't take many risks. If you're eating here, you'll drink well enough to enjoy the view.

Oak Creek Brewery & Grill

· Sedona · Brewpub / American

The Lazy List

Oak Creek Brewery & Grill is exactly what it is: a brewpub with a wine list that exists so non-beer-drinkers have something to order. The by-the-glass breadth is a genuine convenience, but markups are steep and the selection never ventures outside the comfort zone. Order the Portillo Malbec, enjoy the scenery, and let your table order the beer.

Oaxaca Restaurant & Cantina

Uptown Sedona · Sedona · Mexican

The Reliable

Oaxaca isn't a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — come for the rooftop patio, the margaritas, and the chile verde. But the list is priced fairly, the Torres and Ste. Michelle picks are dependable, and you won't regret a glass of Rioja with your enchiladas.

Yavapai Restaurant at Enchantment Resort

Boynton Canyon · Sedona · Southwestern and Contemporary American

The Reliable

Yavapai is a reliable resort wine program done right — proper storage, knowledgeable staff, and a list that won't embarrass anyone. The markups are real and the list plays it safe, but if you lean into the Arizona selections and order smart, you'll drink well with one of the more dramatic backdrops in the American Southwest.

Cowboy Club's Silver Saddle Room

Uptown Sedona · Sedona · Steakhouse/Fine Western Dining

The Reliable

The Silver Saddle Room's wine list won't make you rearrange your travel plans, but it won't let you down either. For a steakhouse in a tourist corridor, the pricing is fair and the selections are picked with enough intention to get the job done.

Hideaway House Wine Deck

Uptown/Oak Creek Overlook · Sedona · Wine-Friendly Casual Dining

The Wild Card

The Wine Deck at Hideaway House isn't winning any cellar awards, but it's doing more than most Sedona tourist spots bother to do — a local Arizona bottle, some genuine Italian representation, and nearly everything pourable by the glass. Come for the view, stay for the Tumbleweed Willy.

Bella Vita Ristorante

West Sedona · Sedona · Italian

The Reliable

Bella Vita isn't a destination wine list, but it's a respectable one — fairly priced, Italian-forward, with enough smart choices to reward the curious diner. If you're in Sedona and want honest Italian food with a glass of Chianti Classico that won't cost you a red rock tour, this is your spot.

The Hudson's Wine Lounge

West Sedona · Sedona · Wine-Focused Bar within Restaurant

The Reliable

The Hudson's wine lounge is a reliable, comfortable spot that plays it safe and plays it well — you won't be surprised, but you won't be disappointed either. If you're looking for adventure in a glass, you'll need to look elsewhere; if you want a solid pour with one of the better views in Sedona, this does the job.

The Table at Junipine

Oak Creek Canyon · Sedona · American with Mexican and seafood influences

The Lazy List

Come for the creek views and the fish tacos — they've earned that reputation. But when the wine list tops out at nine labels and leans on 3-4x markups for mid-shelf grocery store picks, you're better off ordering a margarita and saving the wine for dinner somewhere else in Sedona.

Open Range Grill and Tavern

Uptown Sedona · Sedona · Steakhouse/American

The Reliable

Open Range isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — it's a Sedona steakhouse with a tight, honest list that does its job without embarrassing itself or emptying your wallet. Go for the views, order the Malbec or ZD Cab, and call it a win.

Tii Gavo

Boynton Canyon · Sedona · Southwestern American

The Wild Card

Tii Gavo is a resort restaurant that refused to phone in its wine list, and that alone puts it in a different category than most of its competition in Arizona. Pricing will sting, but the depth and range are real — if someone else is expensing it, order the Sine Qua Non and don't look back.

Spoke & Wheel Tavern

Uptown/Hyatt Pinon Pointe · Sedona · American Tavern

The Lazy List

Spoke & Wheel is a perfectly decent tavern to grab a drink after a hike, but the wine list is strictly functional — low effort, low excitement, low stakes. If wine matters to your evening, Sedona has better options.

Sedona Hideaway House

Uptown/Oak Creek Overlook · Sedona · Italian, Pizza, and Casual Contemporary American

The Reliable

Hideaway House isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's trying to be a great neighborhood Italian spot with canyon views — and by that standard, the wine list absolutely delivers. Send your friends here, point them at the Montepulciano, and let the scenery close the deal.

The Hudson

West Sedona · Sedona · Contemporary American

The Reliable

The Hudson isn't going to make any wine lists for its wine list, but it's a solid, competent program for what this place is — a lively upscale-casual spot where the views are doing a lot of the work. Send your friends here for dinner and tell them to stick to the bottles under $70.

René at Tlaquepaque

Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village · Sedona · French, Mediterranean

The Reliable

René is exactly what Sedona's most romantic restaurant should be — a confident, California-focused list with a knowledgeable hand steering it, served in a setting that does half the work for you. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a genuinely reliable one that won't let you down on a special night out.

Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill

Sedona · Sedona · Latin

The Wild Card

Mariposa isn't a wine destination on its own, but a focused South American and California list, a solid by-the-glass program, and a genuinely beautiful setting make it one of the better wine experiences you'll find in Sedona. Come for the views, stay for the Clos Apalta.

Dahl & Di Luca

Sedona · Sedona · Italian

The Reliable

Dahl & Di Luca won't surprise you, but it will take care of you — a well-maintained Italian-and-California list in a genuinely romantic room deserves the nearly two decades of Wine Spectator recognition it's earned. Bring someone you want to impress, order the Barolo, skip the Caymus.

Cucina Rústica

Sedona · Sedona · Italian

The Wild Card

Cucina Rústica is a reliable Italian wine list with one genuinely exciting wrinkle: Arizona producers that most guests will walk right past. Go for the Brunello, stay for Dos Cabezas.

Cress on Oak Creek

Sedona · Sedona · French, European

The Wild Card

Cress on Oak Creek earns its Wine Spectator nod by doing something genuinely unusual — championing Arizona producers alongside French and Californian heavyweights without making it feel gimmicky. If you're in Sedona and want a serious glass of wine with serious food, this is your spot.

Che Ah Chi

Boynton Canyon · Sedona · American, Regional

The Rager

Che Ah Chi is the rare resort wine program that earns its reputation rather than coasting on the scenery. Bring a patient wallet and let Danny Picard point you somewhere you wouldn't find on your own.