Chain seafood, but the wine list tries
West Walnut / Retail corridor · Bentonville · Seafood and American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 18, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Bonefish Grill’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Bonefish Grill Rogers feels exactly like what it is — a corporate-approved selection built for maximum familiarity and minimum friction. You'll recognize almost every name on it, which is either comforting or mildly depressing depending on your relationship with Meiomi. It's polished, inoffensive, and gets the job done.
The 40-70 bottle list leans hard on California with a New Zealand cameo and some Italian bottles rounding out the edges. You're not finding any obscure Roussillon producers or grower Champagnes here — the hits parade includes Rombauer, Kim Crawford, Joel Gott, and Meiomi, which tells you everything you need to know about the target audience. Oregon gets a nod, probably a Willamette Pinot Noir or two, but don't expect depth. This is a list built for people who know what they like and don't want to be surprised.
The by-the-glass program runs 10-20 options, which is actually generous for a chain at this price point. Expect the usual suspects — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Meiomi Pinot Noir — rotating through with little drama. There's no evidence of a curated BTG rotation or any particular effort to highlight newer pours, but the selection covers the bases.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — $10
It's a crowd-pleaser for a reason — bright, citrusy, and crisp enough to cut through the richness of Bang Bang Shrimp. At glass pricing, it's the most honest transaction on the list.
Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at a seafood chain skip the Cab, which is exactly why you should consider it. Joel Gott over-delivers at its price tier and if you're going the surf-and-turf route, this is a legitimate option that doesn't embarrass itself.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is a fine wine, but restaurant markup on a bottle that retails around $35 typically pushes it past the point of value. You're paying for the brand recognition more than the juice, and at a chain restaurant that markup rarely softens.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Ahi Tuna Sashimi
The Sauvignon Blanc's acidity and herbaceous edge sharpen the clean, lean flavor of the sashimi without stepping on it. It's the rare case where the obvious choice is also the correct one.
The Bottom Line
Bonefish Grill Rogers is not a wine destination, but it's not a disaster either — the list is safe, the glass pours are plentiful, and you won't feel cheated if you stick to the by-the-glass options. Send a friend here for the Bang Bang Shrimp; tell them to manage their wine expectations accordingly.
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