Waterfront Views, Landlocked Wine Program
Lauderdale Marina · Fort Lauderdale · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed February 28, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed 15th Street Fisheries’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at 15th Street Fisheries feels like an afterthought to the Intracoastal views. It's the kind of list assembled by a corporate beverage consultant circa 2015 and barely touched since—safe, predictable, and clearly not the priority.
You're looking at the greatest hits of airport wine bars: Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, Meiomi Pinot Noir, and a smattering of Italian standards that could be found at any chain restaurant from here to Tampa. The seafood-focused menu begs for coastal whites—Albariño, Vermentino, maybe a Chablis—but the list sticks stubbornly to the comfort zone. A few token bottles of California Cab push past $80, marked up aggressively for tourists who don't know better. There's no regional identity, no sommelier vision, just a functional selection designed not to offend anyone.
The glass pour program runs about eight deep, heavy on the usual suspects. You'll find your Pinot Grigio, your domestic Chardonnay, maybe a Sauvignon Blanc if you're lucky. Pours trend toward the fuller side—they're not stingy—but the rotation appears frozen in time, with the same lineup we'd bet has been on the menu for years.
Lungarotti Rubesco — $42
This Umbrian workhorse brings honest structure and savory depth that actually complements grilled fish—a rare find here where most bottles phone it in
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
We know, we know—but hear us out: it's likely the freshest white on the list, has enough acid to cut through butter sauces, and won't break $40
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Probably sitting at $120+ here, guaranteed 3-4x retail, and completely wrong for the seafood-forward menu—this is ego ordering, not smart drinking
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio + Grouper Piccata
Both are playing it safe, both deliver exactly what you expect, and the bright citrus notes mirror the lemon-caper sauce without trying too hard
The Bottom Line
Come for the sunset and the stone crab. Order a beer or a cocktail. If you must have wine, stick to the basics by the glass and keep expectations in check—this program isn't trying to impress anyone.
· Fort Lauderdale · American Steakhouse Grille
What we can see from the available data is a six-bottle California-only snapshot tied to a wine dinner event — not enough to call this a real wine program. Del Frisco's Grille may have more going on behind the scenes, but until we see the full list, we'd recommend ordering a cocktail or asking your server what's actually available by the glass before committing to a bottle.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Las Olas · Fort Lauderdale · Brazilian Churrasco Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Fort Lauderdale is a great place to eat a lot of excellent meat; the wine list appears to be a functional but uninspired supporting cast. If you're a serious wine person, do your homework before you go — call ahead and ask what's on the list, because we couldn't nail it down from publicly available sources. The food will carry the night regardless.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Mediterranean
The Terrace Grill isn't where you go to chase down rare bottles or get your mind blown by an unexpected producer — it's where you go to drink well without overthinking it. For waterfront Mediterranean dining in Fort Lauderdale, that's a perfectly respectable offer.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian, Floridian
La Fuga earns its Wine Spectator hardware with a focused Italian-California list that does right by the food — just be prepared for steep markups on the prestige bottles. Send a friend here when they want serious Italian wine with their pasta and a view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian
Anthony's Runway 84 is a Fort Lauderdale institution that knows its audience and delivers exactly what it promises: big Napa names, old-school Italian comfort, and no surprises. Wine-forward diners may find the list a little safe, but the Italian highlights and the fresh Wine Spectator Award of Excellence signal that someone here is paying attention — even if the list isn't ready to take risks.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Ft. Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale · Steak House
Steak 954 is a legitimately strong wine program for a beach hotel steakhouse — deep on the producers that matter, proper storage, and a by-the-glass count that punches above its weight. Markups are what they are at this address, but if you pick smart, this is a great place to drink wine with a serious piece of beef.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Flowery Branch · Seafood
Fish Tales is on Lake Lanier, which should be a natural setting for a thoughtful selection of cold, crisp whites. Instead, the wine program is a single bottle of heavily buttered California Chardonnay. We'd recommend sticking to whatever's on tap and revisiting the wine situation if anything changes.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Perimeter Center · Dunwoody · Seafood
Louisiana Bistreaux is genuinely worth visiting for the food — the seafood is the draw, full stop. But if wine is part of your evening, don't come here expecting the list to match the kitchen's ambition. Order the crawfish ravioli, get a cocktail or a cold beer, and save the wine exploration for somewhere that's put in the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Cartersville · Seafood
Maine Street Coastal Cuisine is a seafood spot that doesn't take wine seriously, and the five-label, all-$7, no-producer list makes that clear without apology. If you're here for the food, drink the cocktails or crack a beer — the wine list isn't worth the conversation.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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