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Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 25, 2026
RagingWine reviewed BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse – Plano’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 Plano reads exactly like you'd expect from a place that built its reputation on craft beer and deep-dish pizza — it's an afterthought dressed up in familiar labels. Meiomi, Kim Crawford, Apothic Red: these are the wines of grocery store endcaps and casual chain dining, and nobody's pretending otherwise. That's not necessarily a crime, but it does set expectations firmly on the floor.
The list clocks in at around 20–30 labels, nearly all California with a token New Zealand and Italian entry to feel cosmopolitan. You've got La Crema and Hess Select flying the Chardonnay flag, Daou showing up as the lone Paso Robles ambassador with some actual credibility, and then Dark Horse and Apothic Red doing the heavy lifting for people who just want something red and inoffensive. There's no real exploration here — no Rhône, no Rioja, no anything that might make someone pause and ask a question. The gaps are wide enough to drive a beer truck through.
The by-the-glass program runs 12–18 options at $7–$12, which is genuinely accessible pricing for a casual night out. The selections mirror the bottle list — familiar faces, zero surprises — but at these prices you're not really being gouged, just gently steered toward the predictable. Rotation appears minimal; this reads like a set-it-and-forget-it program.
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon — $12/glass (est.)
Daou is the one bottle on this list with actual winery cred — their Paso Robles Cab punches well above its price point. At BJ's glass pricing, it's the closest thing to a real wine moment this list offers.
La Crema Chardonnay (Monterey County)
La Crema gets lumped in with grocery-store Chardonnay but the Monterey bottling is genuinely food-friendly — leaner, more citrus-driven than their Sonoma Coast. Most people here will default to Meiomi; don't be most people.
Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend
This is a $10 retail bottle showing up on a restaurant list. Even at BJ's pricing it's hard to justify when Daou is sitting right there. Apothic exists to be familiar, not good.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Pepperoni Avocado Pizza
Meiomi is sweet-edged and soft enough to handle the richness of pepperoni and avocado without fighting either. It's not a high-wire pairing, but it works, and that's all anyone's asking for here.
Wednesday — BJ's current promotions list Half Off Wine Wednesday. Note: older social posts referenced a Tuesday half-off bottle deal, so confirm at the location — but Wednesday is the most current listing.
The Bottom Line
BJ's Plano is a beer hall that tolerates wine — the list is safe, the prices are fair enough, and Half Off Wine Wednesday makes it genuinely cheap. If you're here for the Pizookie and a round, grab the Daou and call it a night; just don't expect anyone to geek out with you.
The Shops at Legacy · Plano · Pizzeria
Grimaldi's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for a pizzeria — recognizable, inoffensive, and Italian-leaning enough to feel intentional. Just don't expect anyone behind the counter to guide you through it, and steer clear of the California crowd-pleasers when the Tuscans are right there.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Seafood
Half Shells isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list knows it — but the seafood-friendly whites, honest pricing, and full by-the-glass program make it a perfectly decent place to drink if you're eating there anyway. Order the Albariño or the Vouvray, skip the Cakebread, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Italian
Palato is doing more with wine than anyone in its neighborhood is giving it credit for — the Enomatic system, the Italian label selection, and fair-to-reasonable pricing make this a genuine find in the Plano dining scene. If you're going for Italian food in the suburbs, this is where you want to drink.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Plano · Italian
Lombardi is a reliable dinner destination where the wine list does its job without embarrassing itself — or impressing you. Come for the handmade pasta and the room; just don't expect the list to steal the show.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Wine Bar
Corner Wines is a small list doing big things, especially if Greek varietals are your thing or you've been wanting to get into them. The value is real, the curation is genuine, and in Plano of all places, that earns some serious points.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Granite Park · Plano · European Bistro
Flamant is a genuinely nice place to drink wine in Plano — the setting does a lot of the heavy lifting, and the Iberian-French focus is a smart identity to build around. The list just needs more courage and more transparency to fully match the room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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