Waterfront Views, Landlocked Wine Program
Lauderdale Marina · Fort Lauderdale · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 28, 2026
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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 · 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
Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale · French, Japanese
MAASS is the real thing — a sommelier-driven program with genuine depth, proper glassware, and staff that actually knows what's in the cellar. Markups run steep at the top end, but this is a Best of Award of Excellence list for a reason, and it earns every bit of the credential.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · American, Farm to Table
Daniel's is a legitimate Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence earner — the list is deep, the heavy hitters are all here, and the room is built for serious wine drinking. The markups sting and there's no sommelier pushing you toward discovery, but if you know what you're looking for, this is one of Fort Lauderdale's best bottles-over-dinner experiences.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Carmel · Carmel By The Sea · Seafood
Catch is a dependable wine stop for a seafood dinner in Carmel — nothing here will disappoint you, but nothing will surprise you either. If you go in with calibrated expectations and order the Schramsberg with your crab, you'll leave happy.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Hood River · Hood River · Seafood
Votum is operating a world-class wine program in a town most people only stop through on the way to a hike — the depth of this cellar belongs in a major city restaurant, and the sommelier presence means you're not navigating it alone. The markups on the prestige bottles will sting, but find your entry point and this list rewards serious attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Bowen's Wharf · Newport · Seafood
The Lobster Bar isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly competent list for what the restaurant is — a casual waterfront spot where the lobster is the star. Order the Sancerre, eat the oysters, watch the boats.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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