Chain Seafood with Predictable Pours by the Water
Riverfront · Savannah · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 21, 2026
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Chart House delivers exactly what you'd expect from a national seafood chain with a waterfront view: a wine list designed for tourists and convention-goers who want something safe with their lobster. The list reads like a greatest-hits compilation—Kendall-Jackson, Rombauer, La Crema—with prices that remind you you're paying for the location as much as the liquid.
The list leans heavily on California crowd-pleasers with a predictable supporting cast from New Zealand, Australia, and a token Italian or two. You'll find the usual suspects in Napa Cab and Russian River Pinot, plus enough Chardonnay options to satisfy anyone who thinks butter is a flavor profile. Regional diversity is thin—don't come looking for Loire Valley chenin or Austrian grüner. What's here works fine for the demographic: familiar labels that pair safely with shrimp and steak without challenging anyone's palate.
Glass pours stick to the script with eight to ten options that probably haven't changed since 2019. Expect a Sauvignon Blanc, a Pinot Grigio, two Chards, a Pinot Noir, and a couple of reds for the steak crowd. Pours are generous corporate standard (6-7oz), prices hover around $12-16, and freshness depends entirely on turnover—which varies wildly depending on whether it's tourist season.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc — $38
Classic Marlborough acidity cuts through butter-poached lobster, priced fairly for what it is
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage
Most people skip the blend section, but this Bordeaux-style red offers more complexity than the single-varietal Cabs at similar price points
Rombauer Chardonnay
Marked up to $90+ for a bottle you can find at Total Wine for $38—prime example of tourist pricing
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir + Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi
New Zealand Pinot's bright fruit and soft tannins bridge the nutty crust and mild fish without overwhelming either
The Bottom Line
Chart House won't win any awards for wine list innovation, but it does its job competently if you order smart and don't expect adventure. Skip the overpriced cult Cabs, stick to mid-tier bottles under $60, and you'll drink just fine while watching boats go by.
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