Tuesday Saves It. Everything Else Doesn't.
Creekside / IH-35 Corridor · New Braunfels · American Casual · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse – Creekside Crossing’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at BJ's Creekside is exactly what you'd expect from a national brewhouse chain: a laminated insert that exists mostly to give non-beer-drinkers something to point at. It's corporate-approved, regionally shallow, and designed for zero friction rather than any real discovery. That said, the pricing is honest enough that we're not going to pretend it's a total waste.
Thirty to fifty selections sounds like range until you realize it's a greatest-hits of California grocery-store staples — Meiomi, Kendall-Jackson, Apothic, Dark Horse — with a token nod to Washington via Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. There's no old-world presence to speak of, no natural wine curiosity, and no attempt to push beyond what corporate approves nationally. The list reads less like curation and more like a distributor auto-fill. That Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling is the only bottle on here with a genuine story to tell.
Ten to fifteen pours by the glass, running $8 to $14, which is the list's most functional feature for casual diners. The happy hour program drops Dark Horse pours to $5, which is actually below retail — a rare move for a chain restaurant. Rotation is minimal; don't expect seasonal updates or anything that wasn't on the menu six months ago.
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon — $5
During happy hour, this pours for less than you'd pay at a liquor store. It's a mass-market wine, sure, but at $5 a glass you're not complaining — you're ordering another.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Everyone walks past this to grab the Meiomi, which is a mistake. Ste. Michelle is one of Washington's most reliable Riesling producers, and this bottle offers real aromatics and crisp acidity that actually cuts through BJ's heavier dishes. It's the one wine on this list with a legitimate pedigree.
Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend
At $10 a glass, you're paying restaurant markup on a wine that retails for $10.99 a bottle. The math is brutal. It's a sweet, over-processed blend built for people who don't love wine — and at this price point, there's no reason to go near it.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Deep Dish Pizza
The Riesling's bright acidity and slight sweetness hold up against the richness of BJ's deep dish without getting steamrolled by cheese and sauce. It's a better call than reaching for the Chardonnay on autopilot.
Tuesday — All wine by the bottle is half price on Tuesdays as part of BJ's recurring Brewhouse Specials promotion. Applies at participating locations; confirm with this location directly.
The Bottom Line
We wouldn't send anyone to BJ's Creekside specifically for the wine list — but if you're already there for the Pizookie and a Tuesday lands on your calendar, those half-price bottles are a legitimate deal. Come for the beer, and if you must drink wine, come on a Tuesday.
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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