Greece on the menu, world on the list
Bal Harbour · Miami · Greek
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 7, 2026
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The wine list at Avra Miami lands like a confident handshake — 300-plus bottles, a named sommelier (Senad Odobasic), and a Greek-forward lineup that actually knows what it's doing. This isn't a restaurant that threw a few Assyrtikos on the list to seem on-theme; it's a program built with intention. The ocean view helps, but the wine list can stand on its own.
Greece anchors the list and earns that spot — you've got Domaine Sigalas and Gaia Thalassitis representing Assyrtiko at its Santorinian best, Domaine Gerovassiliou Malagousia for something more floral and unexpected, and Kir-Yianni alongside Alpha Estate flying the Xinomavro flag in the north. Italy fills out the depth with serious heavy hitters like Antinori Tignanello and Sassicaia, and France brings Louis Jadot Burgundy and Château Lynch-Bages to the table for the crowd that can't leave Bordeaux alone. Domaine Weinbach from Alsace is a nice left-field addition that signals someone on staff is paying attention beyond the obvious. The range from $50 to $200 covers most of what you'd realistically want to drink here, with room to go higher if the occasion calls for it.
With 20-35 options by the glass, Avra isn't phoning it in on pours. Greek whites dominate the top of the glass list — as they should — and the pricing by the glass feels calibrated rather than punitive. Wednesday's half-price wine night is the real move; coming in mid-week for a $12 pour of something serious is the kind of deal that keeps regulars loyal.
Gaia Thalassitis Assyrtiko 2022 — $25
Gaia's Thalassitis is one of the benchmark expressions of Santorini Assyrtiko — mineral-driven, briny, and built for seafood. At $25 a glass, you're drinking one of Greece's most respected whites without the usual fine-dining markup. Order it with the grilled octopus and you'll understand why this list earned a Wine Spectator badge.
Domaine Gerovassiliou Malagousia
Most people at a Greek restaurant instinctively reach for Assyrtiko, and they're not wrong — but Gerovassiliou's Malagousia is the underdog worth knowing. Aromatic, textured, and grown from a grape that nearly went extinct before this producer brought it back, it's a conversation piece and a genuinely delicious wine that most tables will walk right past.
Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021
At $65 a glass, Kosta Browne is doing exactly what Kosta Browne does — charging a lot for a wine that's more famous than it is interesting. Nothing wrong with the wine itself, but it's a jarring American detour on a list this focused on the Mediterranean, and you can do more interesting things with that money three times over.
Kir-Yianni Xinomavro 2021 + Grilled Octopus
Xinomavro has the acidity and savory bite to handle charred, smoky octopus without getting lost in the dish. It's light enough in body that it doesn't bulldoze the delicate texture, but structured enough to match the char. This is a Greek-on-Greek pairing that works better than it has any right to on paper.
Wednesday — Half-price wine night every Wednesday — applies to wine list selections and makes an already fair list genuinely excellent value.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Avra Miami is the rare hotel-adjacent Greek restaurant where the wine list actually reflects the kitchen's ambitions — Greek-first, globally deep, fairly priced, and backed by a sommelier who clearly gives a damn. Yes, send a friend. Send yourself first.
Miami · Miami · Mediterranean
Casa Neos earns its Wine Spectator nod with a focused, well-executed list guided by someone who clearly knows wine — just know the markups are Miami-level and plan accordingly. Send a friend here who wants a serious wine experience alongside serious Mediterranean food; they won't leave disappointed.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Brickell · Miami · Mexican
Chateau ZZ's is the kind of place where the setting does half the work and the sommeliers do the other half — if you let them. The list may not be adventurous, but it's professionally managed, properly stored, and served in a room that makes even a straightforward Chardonnay feel like an event.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Miami · Miami · Steak house
Hereford Grill earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence on the back of a respectable, if predictable, California-focused cellar that does exactly one thing well: getting a serious Cab on the table next to a serious steak. If you're hunting for discovery or value, look elsewhere — but if you want a classic steakhouse wine experience with Venezuelan flair on the plate, this delivers.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Miami · Miami · Italian, Steakhouse
Sofia is a polished Italian-steakhouse with real ambition behind the wine list — the Italian producers are legit and the Wednesday half-price night is one of the better deals in Miami. Just go in knowing you're paying for the room as much as the wine, and order accordingly.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
Miami · Miami · American
Michael's Genuine earned its Wine Spectator nod with a French-focused list that's more considered than most Miami restaurants bother to be. It's not a destination wine experience, but it's a genuinely reliable place to drink well while eating well — and in this city, that counts for a lot.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
South Beach · Miami · Asian
Lucky Cat earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence on the strength of solid French producers, even if the list plays it a bit safe for a restaurant this loud and bold. Send a friend here for Champagne and sashimi — just don't expect the wine program to keep up with the room's ambition.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Stamford · Greek
Kouzina is doing the right things with Greek wine in a city that doesn't ask for it, and that's worth something. Pricing runs a little hot, but if you stick to the Greek producers and let the Assyrtiko do its thing, you'll eat and drink well.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Central City · Salt Lake City · Greek
Manoli's wine list is doing something most restaurants in Salt Lake City won't bother trying — it's actually teaching you something about Greek wine without making you feel like you're in a classroom. If you're even mildly curious about Old World grapes beyond the usual suspects, this is worth your time.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Greenpoint · Brooklyn · Greek
Nerina is doing something genuinely rare in New York: building a focused, serious Greek wine program in a neighborhood that could coast on vibes alone. If you've ever wanted a guided tour of Greek wine without booking a flight to Athens, this is your table.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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