Solid Classic List with Respectable by-the-glass Game
Southtown · San Antonio · Contemporary American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 10, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Bliss leans into the classics with a 100+ bottle list that hits the expected notes — Burgundy, Napa, Champagne — without taking many risks. The by-the-glass selection is deeper than most upscale spots in San Antonio, with 10+ pours spanning sparkling to Zinfandel, but markups are aggressive across the board.
The list spreads its bets between Old World standards (Burgundy Pinot, Mosel Riesling, Rioja) and California heavy-hitters like Ridge, Flowers, and Cliff Lede. There's a token nod to Texas producers and a decent Champagne selection that runs from Henriot to Taittinger, but nothing pushes boundaries or surprises. The Zinfandel section shows some personality with Old Ghost and Turley, but overall this reads like a well-executed playbook from 2010 — respectable producers, safe choices, zero adventure.
Ten-plus glass pours is a strong showing, and they're not phoning it in with grocery store standards. Head High Pinot Noir at $15 and Louis Latour Mercurey at $20 offer legitimate quality, though both carry 200-250% markups. The Henriot Champagne by the glass at $24 is a classy move for date night, even if it's marked up 300% from retail.
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2019 — $45
Only 113% markup on a serious producer — rare restraint on this list
Karl Josef Kabinett Riesling Mosel 2020
At $40, it's the most food-friendly bottle here and criminally overlooked in a sea of Napa Cabs
Domaine Delaporte Sancerre Chavignol 2020
Solid producer but $76 for a $45 retail bottle is a 269% gouge — order the Merry Edwards instead
Louis Latour Mercurey Pinot Noir 2016 + Pan-seared scallops
Burgundian elegance cuts through richness without overpowering delicate seafood — textbook pairing
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bliss delivers a competent, classic-leaning list that won't embarrass you on date night, but the steep markups and safe selections make it a wine program that coasts on location and ambiance rather than pushing for excellence.
Pearl District · San Antonio · Farm to Table
Isidore is doing more with wine than San Antonio's dining scene typically demands, and the farm-driven menu gives every bottle on this list a genuine reason to exist. Send your wine-curious friends here — they'll leave impressed without knowing exactly why, and that's the mark of a list done right.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
La Cantera · San Antonio · American, French
Signature is a reliable, polished wine experience for a resort restaurant — not a destination list, but one that won't let you down with the right order. Stick to France and Jordan, skip the Opus One markup, and let the Krug do something interesting with the meat.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
San Antonio · San Antonio · American, Seasonal
Landrace is a reliable, California-first wine destination that does what it promises — no surprises, no let-downs, and a big enough glass pour selection to keep everyone at the table happy. Send your friend here if they love Napa Cab; steer them elsewhere if they're looking for adventure.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown San Antonio · San Antonio · American Steakhouse
Bohanan's is doing real work on the wine side — a deep, well-curated list in a room that deserves it, even if the pricing leans on the premium end and the staff isn't quite sommelier-level yet. If you're in San Antonio and want a proper bottle with a proper steak, this is your spot.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Stone Oak · San Antonio · Asian Fusion BBQ
Come for the inventive Thai-Texan BBQ mashup, but stick to beer or cocktails. The wine program feels like an afterthought at a restaurant that deserves better.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Central · San Antonio · Southern
Ida Claire isn't trying to blow anyone's mind with wine—and that's fine. Fair pricing, decent variety by the glass, and a list that won't confuse your wine-curious friends. You won't find anything exciting, but you won't get gouged either.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Columbia · Contemporary American
Bleu is the kind of wine list that works well if you already know what you want and want it done properly. It's not pushing any boundaries, the markups are on the steeper side, and there's no real discovery to be had — but for a night out in Columbia, it's a solid, well-stocked option that won't let you down.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Northwest Akron · Akron · Contemporary American
Wednesday's half-price bottle night is genuinely the move here — it's the only time the math starts working in your favor. Show up on any other night and you're paying hotel prices for grocery store wine with a great view.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Country Club Plaza · Overland Park · Contemporary American
Gram & Dun is a reliable wine night for Plaza-adjacent diners who want a real list without doing homework — the California selections are genuinely good, and a few hidden gems reward curious drinkers. Just steer clear of the trophy bottles unless you enjoy paying rent-money markups.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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