Three Wines. That's the Whole List.
· Lakeland · Seafood / Grill · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 16, 2026 · How we review
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Three wines. That's what we're working with at Bonefish Grill Lakeland — Kim Crawford, Meiomi, and a house wine that goes unnamed. For a seafood-forward chain grill, this isn't a wine program so much as a placeholder for one.
The list tops out at three labels, both of which — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Meiomi Pinot Noir — are reliable grocery store staples you can grab at Target on the way home. There's no white Burgundy, no Albariño, no Rosé, nothing that suggests anyone thought about what actually goes with fish. The 'house wine' category is entirely opaque: no producer, no region, no grape. It exists, and that's about all we can say about it.
All three options are available by the glass, ranging from $6 for the house pour to $9 for the Kim Crawford or Meiomi. Three wines by the glass is technically a by-the-glass program, but it's the minimum viable version of one. There is no rotation here — what you see is what you get, indefinitely.
The Bottom Line
Bonefish Grill Lakeland is a seafood restaurant with a three-wine list — two of which are ubiquitous grocery store brands marked up accordingly. If you're coming here for wine, adjust expectations significantly. Order the cocktail instead, or call ahead to check the corkage policy.
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The Macaroni Grill Lakeland wine list is functional the way a vending machine is functional — it dispenses what you ask for without fuss or personality. The by-the-glass breadth gives casual drinkers options, but the markups on several bottles and the complete absence of anything interesting or Italian-forward make this a list you tolerate rather than enjoy. Order the Lambrusco or the Trapiche Malbec and call it a night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Lakeland · Steakhouse
Texas Cattle Company isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list doesn't pretend otherwise — but fair pricing across 17 glass pours and a genuine quality tier anchored by Halter Ranch Cab make this a reliable place to drink reasonably well with your steak. If you're with a group that just wants something cold and red without a lecture, this list does its job.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Lakeland · Bistro / European
Bay Street Bistro earns its reputation as Lakeland's go-to for a romantic, upscale dinner — the food clearly punches above the city's weight class. The wine program, however, doesn't match that ambition: pricing skews steep relative to what's on offer, and there's no evidence of the curation or deals you'd want alongside a $40 entrée. Go for the Beef Wellington, but do your homework on the wine list before you commit to a bottle.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Lakeland · Seafood / New Orleans-inspired
Harry's Lakeland is a dependable pit stop — fair prices, an absurdly generous by-the-glass program, and a list that won't intimidate anyone. It's not a destination for wine, but it's also not going to ruin your dinner.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Lakeland · Food Hall (Multi-Concept)
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Bonefish Grill Frederick is a fine place to eat seafood, but the wine list is pure chain-restaurant autopilot — low risk, low reward, and no one in the kitchen or behind the bar is losing sleep over it. Order the Riesling at Social Hour, enjoy your salmon, and save the wine exploration for somewhere that's actually trying.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Bonefish Grill Montgomery won't blow your mind, but it won't ruin your dinner either — the glass pour selection is broad enough to find something decent, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling with wood-grilled fish is a legitimate move. Just don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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