Steak-forward list that earns its keep
· Atlanta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 23, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Clark's Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Twenty-four labels, all available by the glass — that's a bold, unconventional move that immediately sets Clark's apart from the average Atlanta chophouse. It's not a deep cellar situation, but there's clear intention here: someone actually curated this list rather than just phoning in a Cab-heavy default. The price ceiling at $138/bottle keeps this approachable, even if the by-the-glass tops out at $34.
The list punches above its weight for 24 labels. You've got Burgundy representation with Bouchard Père & Fils Pinot Noir 2018 and a Sylvaine & Alain Normand Aligoté 2023 — a Burgundy white that most steakhouses wouldn't bother with. There's Italian depth in the ForteMasso Nebbiolo 2023 and Arcanum 'Il Fauno' Super Tuscan 2022, plus a Numanthia Tinto de Toro 2014 that brings serious Spanish firepower. The white side earns points for the Hugel Riesling 2023, the Aperture Chenin Blanc 2023, and the Tenuta Regaleali 'Nozze d'Oro' Sauvignon Blanc — all left-of-center picks you wouldn't find at Fogo de Chão. Gaps show up in aged inventory and anything from the Southern Hemisphere beyond the Zaha Malbec.
The whole-list-by-the-glass model is either a revelation or a liability depending on how well they manage oxidation — if every bottle is open at once, quality control becomes a real concern. When it works, you can hop from the Domaine Ott Rosé 2024 to the André Pasdeloup Chardonnay 2022 without committing to a full bottle, which is genuinely useful for a table splitting proteins. At $15 on the low end and $34 at the top, the range is reasonable, though the upper glass prices start feeling like bottle money pretty fast.
Sylvaine & Alain Normand Aligoté 2023 — $15
Aligoté from a solid Burgundy producer at the floor price of the list is a quiet steal — crisp, mineral-driven, and leagues above what you'd expect at this entry point. Order it before someone reprices it.
Numanthia Tinto de Toro 2014
Toro is Tempranillo cranked up to eleven — dense, structured, and built for red meat. The 2014 vintage has age on it, which is rare on a list this size. Most tables walk past it for the Cab, and that's their loss.
Ride Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A young, mass-market California Cab at steakhouse markup is the path of least resistance, and you're paying for the convenience. With the Numanthia and the Arcanum Super Tuscan sitting right next to it on the list, there's no good reason to default here.
ForteMasso Nebbiolo 2023 + Ribeye
Nebbiolo's high acid and firm tannins are basically engineered to cut through fatty, well-marbled beef. The ForteMasso is a lighter-touch Nebbiolo — not Barolo-serious — which means it works with the richness of a ribeye without overwhelming the table.
The Bottom Line
Clark's isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's trying harder than most Atlanta steakhouses, and that effort shows in picks like the Aligoté and the Numanthia. If you're here for beef and want something smarter than the default Napa Cab, this list will reward a little attention.
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
AG is a genuinely strange wine program for a steakhouse, and we mean that as a compliment — if you're the kind of person who knows the difference between a Late Harvest and a 5 Puttonyos Aszú, this list will surprise you. Come for the red meat, stay for the fortified wine flight you didn't know you needed.
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Peachtree Hills · Atlanta · American / Bar
Taco Mac's wine list exists because legally it has to, not because anyone cared to build it. If you're here for the wings and the game, order a beer — that's what this place does well. The wine program is a Lazy List in every sense: overpriced for what's in the glass, staffed by a rotating crew unlikely to talk you through it, and assembled without a single interesting choice.
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· Atlanta · New American
THREE isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for cocktails or the bar scene, you're probably in the right place — but if wine matters to you even a little, this four-item lineup isn't going to do much for you. Order the House Champagne at $5, accept the situation for what it is, and move on.
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Atlanta · Atlanta · Better Burger
Yeah! Burger has no business having a wine list this considered, and that's exactly why it works. An all-organic, all-by-the-glass program priced between $5 and $9 at a fast-casual burger spot is the definition of a wild card. If you're in Atlanta and want a genuinely fun, low-stakes wine experience with zero pretension, this is it.
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Atlanta · Atlanta · Vegan Soul Food
Bar Vegan isn't a wine destination — it's a vegan soul food bar with a short, functional list that serves the room. Some markups are hard to justify, and the list won't impress anyone who came in looking for something interesting. But the Black Girl Magic Red Blend and the J. Lohr bottle price show there's a little thought behind the selections. Come for the food and the vibe; the wine is just along for the ride.
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Ponce City Market · Atlanta · Mexican
Minero isn't a wine destination — it's a taco and mezcal destination that happens to have a wine list worth a second look. The regional lineup suggests someone with actual taste curated this, which is more than you can say for most fast-casual Mexican spots. If you're here and not drinking mezcal, ask what's cold and crisp from Vinho Verde or Friuli country — your Fried Catfish Taco will thank you.
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South Point Casino · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Silverado Steak House isn't trying to win any wine awards, and it doesn't need to — the list is fair, functional, and occasionally punches above its casino-floor weight class. If you're eating steak at South Point and want a solid glass without getting robbed, this list has your back; just stay away from the bottom shelf and head straight for the Davis Bynum or the Symmetry Meritage.
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· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Clarks runs a leaner-than-average wine list for a steakhouse, but the curation punches above its size — the presence of the Normand Aligoté, the Juillot Pinot Noir, and the Pallières Grenache on the same list as Faust and Stag's Leap tells you the buyer has range. The full-list by-the-glass program at mostly fair markups makes this worth exploring beyond the obvious Cabernet order. If you're eating steak in Atlanta and want something more interesting than your usual Napa pour, this list rewards curiosity.
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· Naperville · Steakhouse
Capital Grille Lombard is a reliable execution of a familiar formula — known producers, full by-the-glass access, and enough range to keep the table happy even if the list doesn't take many risks. Markup is steep across the board, but the Prüm Riesling at $11 and Substance Cab at $13 are genuine value plays hiding in plain sight. If you're here for a business dinner or a celebration and want wine without surprises, it delivers. Just don't expect the list to challenge you.
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