Tokens, Tvs, and Grocery Store Wine
· Glendale · Entertainment Restaurant · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 3, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Dave & Buster's’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Dave & Buster's Glendale arrives tucked somewhere between the loaded nachos and the Mega Margarita Tower, which tells you everything you need to know. This is not a place that has thought hard about wine. Fifteen labels, half of which are the same brands you'd find in a supermarket end-cap display.
The list leans hard on accessible mass-market names — Josh Cellars Cabernet appears twice (yes, twice, on the same list), Kendall Jackson Chardonnay holds down the Chardonnay flank, and Freakshow does double duty with a Chardonnay and a Cab. Markstone fills the budget tier, and Archer Roose shows up in canned form, which at least tracks for an arcade floor. There's no regional curiosity here, no discovery waiting to happen — just the wines a purchasing department ordered in bulk because they move. The closest thing to a curated choice is the Coppola Prosecco, which is at least a recognizable name with some credibility behind it.
It's reasonable to assume everything on this 15-bottle list is available by the glass — that's how D&B operates. There's no rotation, no seasonal BTG program worth mentioning, and the Strawberry Sangria, Mango Beach Bellini, and Strawberry Watermelon Rosé Seasonal occupy the fuzzy border between wine and boozy slushie. If you're here for the games, these make sense. If you're here for wine, recalibrate your expectations immediately.
The Bottom Line
Dave & Buster's wine list exists because a liquor license requires one, not because anyone here cares. Order a cocktail, grab tokens, and save the wine night for literally anywhere else.
· Glendale · Mexican
Barrio Queen Glendale is a margarita destination that happens to have a wine list as a formality. If you're coming for wine, recalibrate — order a cocktail, enjoy the food, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that returns the favor.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Glendale · American breakfast and lunch
The Place is clearly here for the breakfast plates, not the wine program — and there's nothing wrong with that. If you need a glass of something bubbly with your brunch, the Val D'Oca Prosecco will do the job. But don't come here expecting a wine experience; come here expecting eggs.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Glendale · Italian and wine bar
Dolce Vino earns a Wild Card badge not for a documented deep cellar, but for being the kind of owner-run, food-forward wine bar that punches well above its strip mall address. Pricing on food runs $20–$32 for entrees, and the overall vibe suggests a kitchen and front-of-house that actually cares. We'd send a friend here for a low-key date night with the clear instruction: ask the staff what to drink, order the Osso Buco, and let the room do its thing.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Glendale · Italian, pizza, and seafood
Pizzicata is doing more with its wine list than the format demands, and the Italian-focused selection with fair pricing makes it a genuinely good option when you want something better than house red with your pizza. The Mazzei and the Nebbiolo alone put this list ahead of most competitors in the neighborhood. Send a friend here if they want honest Italian wine without the markup headache.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Glendale · Prime steakhouse
Fleming's Glendale is a reliable steakhouse wine program that earns its keep on the strength of an unusually deep by-the-glass selection and a few smart international picks. Pricing is on the steeper side across the board — this is a chain steakhouse, so no surprises there — but if you know where to look (start with the Loosen Bros.), you can drink well without regret. Send a friend here if they want options; just don't expect to be surprised.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Glendale · Italian
Lil' Capo isn't a wine destination — it's a pizza destination with wine available, which is exactly what it should be. If you're grabbing a pie before a Westgate event and want something in a glass that won't embarrass the food, the Italian-leaning list does its job without asking too much of you or your wallet.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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