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Reviewed June 27, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Bonefish Grill Glendale is exactly what you'd expect from a polished chain seafood spot — familiar faces, nothing scary, nothing exciting. It's the wine equivalent of a reliable playlist: you've heard every song before, but nobody's going to complain. At $6–$9 a glass, at least the entry point is reasonable.
Twenty-eight labels sounds like a real list until you realize it's essentially a greatest hits of mass-market brands — Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Decoy, The Prisoner, Columbia Crest. The regional spread hits New Zealand, Australia, and California without ever venturing off the beaten path. There are no small producers, no surprises, and no real tension. That said, for a casual seafood dinner in Glendale, it covers the bases: a crisp white for the fish, a soft red for the meat-leaning orders, and bubbles if someone's celebrating.
Glass pours run $6–$9, which is genuinely fair for this market and this caliber of restaurant. The selection skews toward approachable whites — Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay — which actually tracks well with a seafood-forward menu. Don't expect the list to rotate much; this is a corporate program, and it moves at corporate speed.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — $9
It's a workhorse for a reason. Crisp, citrus-driven, and purpose-built for seafood. At $9 a glass in a sit-down restaurant, it's not a steal but it's honest pricing for what you get.
Columbia Crest Merlot
Everyone at the table is ordering Meiomi, which means this Washington Merlot sits quietly underordered. It's a softer, food-friendly red with more nuance than its humble reputation suggests — worth a shot if you're going the meat-adjacent route.
Decoy Premium Seltzer Chardonnay with Clementine
Hard seltzer in wine clothing. If you're at a sit-down seafood dinner and ordering something called 'Premium Seltzer Chardonnay with Clementine,' we'd gently suggest reconsidering your evening.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Bang Bang Shrimp
The creamy, spicy sauce on the Bang Bang Shrimp needs something with enough brightness and acid to cut through it. Kim Crawford's grassy, citrus-forward profile does exactly that without getting steamrolled.
The Bottom Line
Bonefish Grill Glendale isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to have a glass with dinner without feeling ripped off. Send your friends here for the Bang Bang Shrimp — just don't tell them to geek out on the list.
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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