Bones

Bones has won a Wine Spectator award every single year for over 35 years. That is not a streak. That is an identity. The cellar holds 7,000 bottles across 710 selections, and the list reads like a textbook on classic wine regions with real depth in Bordeaux, Napa, and Burgundy. The markups are steakhouse-standard, but the selection quality and vintage depth justify the spend. If you have ever wanted to drink a 15-year-old Bordeaux with a dry-aged steak, Bones has the bottle.

Bones is Atlanta old guard. Power lunches, deal-closing dinners, and the kind of regulars who have had the same table for twenty years. The service matches the clientele: professional, discreet, and fluent in the wine list. This is not the place for experimental pours or natural wine. This is the place where the classics are treated with the respect they deserve.

Ask about the cellar selections that are not on the printed list. Bones has older vintages tucked away that reward the curious diner. The staff knows what is drinking well right now and what needs time. Trust them. Order the bone-in filet, ask for a Bordeaux recommendation in whatever price range you are comfortable with, and settle into one of the best old-school wine experiences in the Southeast.