Greece on the menu, world on the list
Bal Harbour · Miami · Greek
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 7, 2026 · How we review
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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.
South Beach · Miami · Asian
Lucky Cat Miami is currently closed according to its official website, which describes a seasonal pause. Bookings are unavailable, so do not plan a wine visit on the basis of this page's earlier recommendations. Check the restaurant's own notice for any reopening update.
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Coral Gables · Miami · Italian
An Italy-first list built around Piedmont and Tuscany, with a four-vintage Burlotto Barolo vertical, three vintages of Sassicaia and a 16-bottle Brunello section plus special-vintage Brunellos. Start with a Coravin pour or a quartino, then ask for bottle prices, because this version of the list posts none and carries no printed date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Miami · Miami · Italian
A long, Italian-first list where Barbaresco, Barolo and Brunello each get their own block and several producers list multiple older vintages. If you want a safe Tuscan red by the glass, ask for the Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2020; if you want something stranger, ask about the Zidarich Vitovska, and ask the price either way because none is posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups. The list carries no printed date, so confirm current availability.
Jungle Island · Miami · Mediterranean Beach Club
A glass-first list with a top end that reaches Barolo at $29 a glass and Dom Pérignon at $95. Order the Bico da Ran Albariño with the Grilled Octopus, or ask about Sunset Hour for the $8 AIX Rosé: its menu says Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 pm at the bar and lounge, but the homepage lists Tuesday as closed and the Beach Lounge as closed Monday and Tuesday, so check before you go. Confirm prices before you go, since the PDFs carry no printed date. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list and Sunset Hour menu, not service, storage or markups.
Edgewater · Miami · Latin, South American
This is a list built around the glass page and a deep bottle section, with Argentina and Uruguay getting real space next to Burgundy and Bordeaux. Start with the $20 El Enemigo Malbec or the $19 Garzón Albariño by the glass, and confirm current prices before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted list, not service, storage or markups.
Design District · Miami · American
A serious bottle list with a smart, transparent glass menu. Start with the $16 Seehof Riesling or the chilled Mersel Cinsault, and go between 4:00 and 7:00 pm (Monday through Friday and Sunday) when the happy hour glass price is $9 for 6 oz. Confirm prices and availability, since neither document is dated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list and glass menu, not service, storage or markups.
Central City · Salt Lake City · Greek
A short, Greek-focused list (with one bottle from Cyprus) that is easy to scan from light to full. Start with the Skouras Moschofilero or the St. George Agiorgitiko at $15 a glass, then ask about the rotating glass; if you bring your own bottle, the list posts a $15 corkage fee that is waived when you buy a bottle in house. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Seaport · Boston · Greek
A 31-wine list where Greece is a minority, six wines among Italian, French, Spanish and American bottles, so choose the Greek ones on purpose. Start with the Kir Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro (16 | 64) and ask which number is the glass, or go to the Theopetra white from Meteora at 75. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Walla Walla · Greek
Yamas is a casual Greek eatery that has absolutely no business having a wine list this interesting — and we mean that as the highest compliment. If you're in Walla Walla and want to drink something genuinely unexpected without spending fine-dining money, this is your spot.
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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