River Views, Safe Pours, No Complaints
Riverwalk · Reno · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 23, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Cafe Whitney reads exactly like the restaurant looks — comfortable, unpretentious, and built for the crowd that just wants something good with their burger without overthinking it. You're not going to find anything that makes a wine nerd's pulse quicken, but you're also not going to feel robbed. It's a neighborhood list for a neighborhood spot.
California dominates here, with Josh Cellars carrying a heavy load across what the menu describes as 10 varietals plus a Reserve collection — which is either reassuring or slightly alarming depending on your relationship with mass-market wine. Spain shows up via the Silver Gate Brut, and Washington State gets a nod, but the depth stops there. Riboli Vineyards rounds out the recognizable-label crew, confirming that this list was curated for approachability above all else. There are no deep cuts, no regional surprises, and no real cellar ambition — but for Riverwalk Reno on a Tuesday night, it gets the job done.
By-the-glass specifics aren't fully spelled out on the site, but given the list's lean toward Josh Cellars across multiple varietals, you can expect a solid handful of pours in the $10-ish range. The Silver Gate Brut at $8 a glass is the standout option if bubbles are on the table. Don't expect a rotating program or anything that changes with the seasons.
Silver Gate Brut, Spain — $8
Eight bucks for a glass of Spanish bubbly is genuinely fair pricing, and Spanish Cava-style fizz tends to punch above its price point. If you're starting the meal anywhere, start here.
Josh Cellars Reserve
Most people default to the standard Josh Cellars lineup without a second thought, but the Reserve tier is a meaningful step up in concentration and structure — still approachable, but with more going on. Worth the few extra dollars if it's on offer.
Josh Cellars (standard varietal lineup)
You can pick up a bottle of standard Josh Cellars at any grocery store for $12-15. Paying restaurant markup for something this widely available and this easy to find elsewhere is a tough sell when the Silver Gate Brut is sitting right there.
Silver Gate Brut, Spain + Burger
Bubbles and a burger is one of those combos that sounds wrong until you try it. The effervescence cuts through the fat, the brut dryness keeps things clean, and at $8 a glass you can have two without guilt.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Cafe Whitney isn't a wine destination, but it's a fair, fuss-free list that won't embarrass you on a casual riverside dinner. Send a friend here for the food and the vibe — just keep expectations calibrated on the wine side.
Downtown / Casino Row · Reno · Upscale American Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Reno is a reliable, well-run steakhouse wine program inside a casino resort — competent glassware, proper storage, and a sommelier who knows the list cold. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here knowing exactly what you want and prepared to pay full freight for it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Reno · American small plates, tapas-style, steakhouse-influenced
Sierra St. Kitchen punches above its weight for downtown Reno — the list has real producers, genuine range, and a sommelier keeping it honest. Just know the markups are real, and steer toward the Old World and Pacific Northwest bottles where the value hides.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Reno · Italian – Tuscan & Coastal
Calafuria isn't trying to be a destination wine list — it's trying to be the right wine list for this restaurant, and it mostly succeeds. Send your friends here if they want something Italian that doesn't feel phoned in; just don't expect fireworks beyond the bottle.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Northwest Reno · Reno · Health-focused American café with organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo options
Great Full Gardens isn't a wine destination and it doesn't pretend to be — but for a health-focused café in Northwest Reno, the glass prices are honest and the pours are solid enough to enjoy alongside the food. Send a friend here for lunch, just don't tell them to order the Chardonnay.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Reno · New American / Fine Dining
LuLou's wine list won't win any awards, but it won't ruin your dinner either — and in a city where restaurant wine programs often feel like an afterthought, that counts for something. Send a friend here for a solid meal with a bottle of Jordan; just don't expect to discover anything new.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Eldorado Resort Casino · Reno · Californian / Steakhouse
Roxy isn't a destination wine program — it's a competent casino steakhouse list with the right bottles for the room. Show up on a Wednesday, order the Jordan at half price, and you'll leave happy.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
CityPlace · West Palm Beach · American
RH Rooftop is a great place to drink wine you already know in a room that photographs extremely well — just don't come expecting to discover anything. If you're a guest who wants reliability and a gorgeous sunset view, this delivers; if you're chasing depth or value, this list isn't going to find you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Northwood / near downtown · West Palm Beach · American
Table 26 punches above its neighborhood weight with a list that has real ambition and a happy hour program that's one of the best deals in South Florida. The markup on the trophy tier is aggressive, but if you drink smart — and especially if you show up before 6 PM — this place absolutely delivers.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South End / near The Breakers · West Palm Beach · American
Henry's isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either — the list is familiar, the markups are fairer than you'd expect from a Breakers property, and the flight program gives you a reason to explore. Send your friends here for dinner without worrying they'll get gouged on wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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