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Fort Lauderdale · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed February 28, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Archibald's’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Archibald's wine list feels like an afterthought stapled to the back of the menu. The kind of selection that screams 'we have wine' without actually caring whether you drink it. You're scanning for something—anything—that isn't a distributor's greatest hits compilation.
The list leans heavily on safe, mass-market labels you'd find at any chain steakhouse in America. California Cabs dominate the reds, with a few token Pinots and a Malbec for variety. Whites are mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio from producers nobody gets excited about. There's no regional depth, no interesting producers, and zero sense that anyone curating this list has tasted wine in the past decade. It's the vinous equivalent of ordering from a laminated menu.
Glass pours exist, probably four to six options that rotate never. Expect the usual suspects: a Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, maybe a Meiomi Pinot Noir, something Australian and fruit-forward. The pours are generous enough but priced like they're doing you a favor. No splits, no half-bottles, no creative options for people who want to explore without committing to a full pour of mediocrity.
J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon — $42
Reliable Paso Robles Cab that won't disappoint—smooth, approachable, and at least you know what you're getting
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Not hidden, not a gem, but it's from New Zealand and won't actively ruin your meal if you're stuck here
Any house red or white
Mystery juice at non-mystery prices—just order a beer instead
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc + Grilled fish special
Bright citrus and clean finish won't compete with delicate seafood—assuming they have a fish special
The Bottom Line
Archibald's wine program is phoning it in from another area code. If you're here, you're here for something other than wine—stick with cocktails or beer and save yourself the markup on bottles you can buy for $12 at Total Wine.
· 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
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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