Strip-Mall Surprise With a Polished Pour
· Kennesaw · New American/Southern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 10, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Capers Restaurant and Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into Capers, you half-expect a forgettable strip-mall wine list — the kind with four whites and four reds that haven't changed since 2019. What you actually get is a room that takes itself more seriously than its parking lot suggests, and a wine program that at least tries to match the vibe. It's not deep, but it's not embarrassing either.
The list leans toward approachable, crowd-friendly selections that won't challenge anyone but will keep the table happy through a Hawaiian ribeye or a plate of crab cakes over grits. Australia appears to be a point of emphasis, which makes sense for a room that wants familiar flavor profiles without sticker shock. Don't come here hunting for a grower Champagne or an aged Nebbiolo — this is a list built for date nights and celebrations, not deep-dive exploration. The gaps are real, but the intent is clear: keep things smooth and sellable.
By-the-glass details aren't publicly documented in a way we can confirm, so we can't tell you exactly how many pours are on offer or what they're running tonight. Based on the restaurant's upscale-casual positioning and entree prices in the $20–$40 range, expect a modest selection of crowd-pleasing options rather than a rotating program with something new every week.
The Bottom Line
Capers punches above its strip-mall weight in almost every department except the wine list, which plays it safe and doesn't quite keep pace with the food or the room's ambitions. It's a perfectly fine place to drink wine — just don't make the wine the reason you're going. Focus on the crab cakes and the vibe, and let whoever you're with pick the bottle.
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Sushiology clearly puts its energy into the food, not the wine list. Eleven mass-market bottles with no pricing transparency and no sense of curation is the definition of a list on autopilot. If you're serious about wine, bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the sake.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Pisano's wine list exists to say they have a wine list — it's not here to impress you or help you drink better. If you're eating here, order the Gabbiano Chianti Classico or the Montepulciano, skip everything else, and save your serious wine curiosity for a night you've made a reservation somewhere that cares. The pizza might be great; the wine program is an afterthought.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Kennesaw · Gastropub/Tavern
Bernie's isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't need to be — what it does is offer a clean, fairly priced list where the Dr. Loosen Riesling alone is worth the stop. If you're in Kennesaw and want a decent glass without paying downtown Atlanta markups, this does the job honestly.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Roc South is a genuinely fun restaurant — the food sounds great and the vibe is undeniable — but the wine program doesn't give us enough to work with or get excited about. Until there's a verifiable list with real producers and fair pricing, let the bartender guide your evening instead.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Park 82 has a wine list in the same way a gas station has a wine selection — technically present, practically limiting. If you're a Pinot Noir devotee who doesn't mind paying restaurant markup for bottles you've seen at Kroger, you'll survive. Everyone else should probably lead with cocktails and ask what's on tap.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Queenies is primarily a food destination, and the wine list plays a supporting role without tripping over itself. If you're heading to downtown Canton for the pecan-smoked pulled pork or the brisket and cheese fritters, the wine program is functional enough to make dinner complete — just don't show up expecting a deep cellar or staff ready to geek out with you. It's a reliable neighborhood spot, full stop.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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