Tuesday Saves You From The Rest
Maplewood · Rochester · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 13, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Embassy Restaurant’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 Embassy reads like a grocery store shelf someone photographed and handed to the printer. Kendall-Jackson, Mark West, Bogle, Sutter Home — these are names you recognize because they're everywhere, not because they're good. It's a list built for comfort, not curiosity.
Fifteen to thirty bottles doesn't sound small until you realize almost every slot is occupied by a mass-market California brand. There's a nod to New York on the list, which we appreciate given the restaurant's backyard, but we couldn't pin down any specific local producers in the data. The Roscato Rosso Dolce shows up, which tells you something about who this list is speaking to — and it's not anyone who's read a wine label too closely. No real depth, no surprises, no reason to linger on page two.
Five to eight pours by the glass, which is a reasonable count, but the selection mirrors the bottle list: familiar labels at prices that sting a little. Without a rotating program or any evidence of thoughtful curation, the glass options feel static and safe. If you're here on a weeknight that isn't Tuesday, you're essentially paying full retail markup on wines you could find at Wegmans.
Roscato Rosso Dolce NV — $29
Look, it's sweet and simple, but at the lowest markup on the list (123%) and with a fish fry or lighter chicken dish in front of you, it's the least painful spend on this menu. It's not a wine recommendation so much as a damage-control strategy.
Clos du Bois Merlot 2021
Nobody orders Merlot anymore, which means it often sits untouched and well-rested. It's still overpriced at $40 retail-to-restaurant, but if you're eating prime rib and want something red with some body behind it, this is the most food-friendly bottle on the list that people consistently overlook.
Sutter Home White Zinfandel NV
A 317% markup on a $6 retail bottle is not a wine program — it's a penalty. At $25 a bottle, you're paying fine-dining prices for something that belongs at a picnic table. Hard pass.
Mark West Pinot Noir 2022 + Friday Fish Fry
A lighter-bodied red with some fruit and low tannin is actually a reasonable call against fried fish — especially Rochester's beloved fish fry. Mark West is soft enough not to fight the batter, and at $35 it's still overpriced, but at least the pairing makes some sense.
Tuesday — Half-price wine by the bottle on most of the list, after 5pm. This is the entire reason to think about wine here.
The Bottom Line
The wine list at Embassy isn't the point — the fish fry and prime rib are, and that's fine. But if you're coming for wine, come on Tuesday after 5pm when bottles go half price, because that's the only scenario where this list becomes worth engaging with.
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A one-page, Italy-first list of 31 wines where the two-price house pours run $10 to $12 and $36 to $42, and the top price is $90 for The Prisoner Cabernet. Start with the $40 Brancher Valdobbiadene Prosecco, and ask which price on the slash entries is the pour. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and the list is undated.
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A broad online list with a real Finger Lakes section and a few friendly glass pours. Order the $10 Hahn Pinot Noir or the $15 Apollo's Praise Scheurebe by the glass, or pick a New York bottle like the $35 Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling, and confirm current prices because the list is a live online menu. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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A steakhouse list built on familiar names, with a few surprises like a Finger Lakes Riesling, and no prices posted online. Order the 14 oz ribeye with the Jordan Cabernet from the Coravin list, or open with the Riesling, and ask for prices before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine program, not service, storage or retail markups.
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Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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