Canoe

Canoe stocks around 370 bottles with a balanced mix of domestic and imported selections. The list is organized clearly, priced fairly, and built to complement a menu that moves between Southern comfort and seasonal ambition. Nothing revolutionary, but nothing lazy either. The by-the-glass program covers the bases with enough variety to handle a four-top where everyone wants something different.

Canoe sits on the Chattahoochee River with a patio that makes every other restaurant in Atlanta jealous. Gardens surround the property. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows. This is a setting restaurant, and the wine list is smart enough to support the experience without trying to steal the show. Date nights, anniversaries, and any occasion where the view matters as much as the meal.

Go for the patio. Order a crisp white by the glass and let the river do the work. The food (smoked trout, lamb, seasonal vegetables from the garden) pairs naturally with medium-bodied reds and aromatic whites. Canoe does not need a 900-bottle list. It needs exactly the list it has.