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Le Mekong Vietnamese Cuisine

· Johns Creek · Asian

The Lazy List

Le Mekong clearly puts its energy into the kitchen, not the wine cellar — and that's probably the right call. If you're eating here, grab the Cono Sur Pinot Noir or the J Lohr Riesling and focus on the food. Don't come here for the wine list; come here despite it.

Persian Basket Kitchen & Bar

· Johns Creek · Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern

The Reliable

Persian Basket has put together a wine list that respects both its guests and its cuisine — fair pricing, real producers, and a by-the-glass selection that gives you options beyond the obvious. It's not a destination wine list, but it's the kind of list that makes a neighborhood restaurant genuinely better. If you're heading there for food, the wine won't let you down.

Noosh Kitchen

· Johns Creek · Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern

The Reliable

Noosh Kitchen's wine list is competent, fairly priced, and built for the broadest possible audience — which means it won't thrill anyone looking for something interesting, but it won't embarrass you either. The markup is honest and the by-the-glass selection is generous. Go for the Chehalem Chardonnay or the Barone Fini, eat the food, and don't expect the list to do anything unexpected.

CRÚ Food & Wine Bar

Avalon · Johns Creek · Wine Bar / New American

The Reliable

CRÚ is doing something right in the sparkling department — a Champagne and bubbly selection this broad is rare in Johns Creek, and it earns the place real credit. The markups run steep across the board and the still wine list plays it very safe, but if you're meeting friends for a bottle of bubbles before dinner, this is a legitimate destination. Go in with the sparkling list in mind and you'll leave happy.

Pasta Vino

· Johns Creek · Italian

The Reliable

Pasta Vino isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a neighborhood Italian with a list that actually makes sense for the room. Pricing is fair across the board, the by-the-glass program gives you real options, and the Italian selections (especially the Chianti duo and the Lugana) show some genuine thought. Send a friend here for dinner knowing they'll drink well without overpaying.

Foundation Social Eatery

· Johns Creek · European Small Plates

The Wild Card

Foundation Social Eatery is doing something genuinely interesting with wine in a suburban Atlanta market that rarely rewards the effort. The list is compact but purposeful — old world bones, a few left-field picks like the Gönc orange wine, and enough variety to revisit without repeating yourself. We'd send a curious wine-drinking friend here without hesitation, especially if they're tired of the same Napa Cab parade.