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Updated August 2026
Reviewed June 25, 2026 · How we review
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.
· Plano · American Steakhouse Grille
What we have here is a six-bottle wine dinner roster masquerading as a wine program — and every one of those bottles comes from the same producer family. That's not a wine list, that's a sponsorship. Until Del Frisco's Grille Plano puts actual curation into its wine program, we'd suggest leaning into the cocktail menu instead.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
· Plano · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Plano isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend otherwise — but that all-day $6 happy hour on South American wines, anchored by solid producers like Alamos and Calina, gives the list a practical generosity that earns it some respect. If you're here for the churrasco experience, the Catena Malbec at $12 is your move. Wine enthusiasts should calibrate expectations accordingly, but nobody's walking away feeling gouged.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Active Program
Acceptable
· Plano · Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Plano delivers a wine list that does its job without doing anything exciting — it's competent, recognizable, and priced for a room where the company card is doing the heavy lifting. If you're here for the steak and want a bottle that won't embarrass you, the list handles that. If you're here to drink well on your own dime, the markup will sting.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Legacy West · Plano · Italian
Taverna – Legacy West is a solid Italian restaurant with a wine program that reflects its roots in northern Italy — if you stick to the regional Italian selections, you're probably in good shape. We'd love more transparency on pricing and pour options before giving it a stronger endorsement, but for Legacy West, this clears the bar comfortably. Go for the branzino and ask your server what's drinking well from the Piedmont section.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · New American
The Mercury is a safe, competent wine list for a polished New American in Plano — you won't be stuck drinking something bad, but you probably won't discover anything new either. If you're here, the Allegrini Ripasso is worth the detour from the obvious picks, and we'd skip the Moët unless someone else is paying.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Healthy New American
Flower Child's wine program exists in name only — six unnamed pours between $9 and $10 tell you exactly how much thought went into this. If you're here for the grain bowls and good vibes, great. If you want to drink wine with intention, you're in the wrong place. Order a sparkling water and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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