Hotel wine list with more going on than expected
Midtown · Atlanta · Modern American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 14, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Epicurean Atlanta’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Epicurean Atlanta wears its culinary-hotel identity proudly — the space is polished and design-forward, and the wine list follows suit with a broad, crowd-friendly selection that signals ambition without always delivering on it. It's the kind of list that looks good on paper but rewards careful scanning more than impulse ordering.
We don't have granular access to the full list here, so we're reading the room rather than the cellar sheet — but a hotel restaurant in Midtown Atlanta at this price tier typically leans on recognizable producers over adventurous picks, and nothing in the available intel contradicts that. The menu's global flavor influences (Pulpo Asado, Peri Peri Chicken, Creole Shrimp) suggest a list that should be ranging wider than most hotel programs, and there's real opportunity there. Whether the wine program has kept up with the kitchen's ambition is the open question. The spread across the rooftop Aerial bar and casual Office Bar also means the wine program is stretched across multiple venues, which rarely helps depth or focus at any one of them.
By-the-glass specifics aren't available to us right now, but a hotel property in this segment almost always runs a standard rotation of eight to twelve pours leaning toward accessible, bankable names. We'd hope the kitchen's personality is reflected in at least a couple of unexpected glass pours — though we can't confirm that's the case.
The Bottom Line
Epicurean Atlanta is a perfectly respectable place to drink wine over dinner, especially if you're already there for the food — the Bang Bang Shrimp and Pulpo Asado alone make a case for showing up. But without more transparency on what's actually in the list and at what prices, we'd encourage you to ask your server direct questions before committing to a bottle. Hotel markups are real, and a little pushback goes a long way.
Virginia-Highland · Atlanta · Wine shop
If you're eating in Virginia-Highland and want to actually drink well, Highland Fine Wine is the right stop before dinner. The regional focus — Austrian whites, German Riesling, Willamette Pinot, Graves Bordeaux — suggests a buyer with a genuine point of view. We can't quote you specific bottles or prices without verified inventory data, but the breadth of regions alone puts this well above your average neighborhood wine shop.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
· Atlanta · Bottle Shop (Non-Alcoholic & Low-ABV)
The Zero Co. is doing something genuinely useful in Atlanta: building a real, curated non-alcoholic wine program at prices that don't punish you for being sober-curious. If you're looking for a gift, a dry January haul, or just want to explore what this category actually tastes like from producers who care, this is the right place to start.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Morningside · Atlanta · Southeast Asian
Whiskey Bird earns its Wild Card badge by doing something most restaurants in its category don't bother with: building a wine list that actually tries. Fair prices, a few genuinely interesting producers, and 14 by-the-glass options make this worth ordering a bottle over another cocktail. If you're eating Southeast Asian in Atlanta and want wine that doesn't embarrass you, Morningside delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Upper Westside · Atlanta · Pizzeria
Westside Pizzeria isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — but seven grocery-tier pours with no standout producers and zero rotation means the wine list is an afterthought, not an asset. If you're here, order the Sean Minor Pinot Noir or the Montepulciano, enjoy your pizza, and don't overthink it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Italian
Nino's wine list is exactly what it looks like: a dependable, crowd-pleasing selection built for guests who want something familiar with their chicken piccata. The pricing runs steep in places — Korbel at $50 is hard to defend — but the Italian whites, especially the Gavi options, show that someone put at least some thought into this. Send a friend here if they want a comfortable, no-surprises dinner; don't send them if they're hunting for value or discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Inman Park · Atlanta · Italian
Amore e Amore earns its stripes as a reliable neighborhood Italian spot where the atmosphere is the main event. If you're coming for a celebration dinner, you'll likely have a great time — just go in knowing the wine list hasn't been independently confirmed to be anything exceptional. Check the menu online before you go if wine is a priority, and when in doubt, ask your server what's Italian and under $60.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SoHo · New York · Modern American
A wine list that opens with Champagne sorted by sub-region, gives Burgundy separate white and red sections, and has four wines at $65. Start with the $65 Vollenweider Felsenfest Riesling or the $80 Domaine Migot Gamay, and check current prices because the PDF is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Camperdown · Greenville · Modern American
Start with the Selbach 'Incline' Riesling at $13/glass, then ask about the Château Belá Slovakian Riesling at 55 if you want something unusual. Confirm vintages, since the list is linked as 6-11-26. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
Brookside · Tulsa · Modern American
Order the Domaine du Salvard Sauvignon Blanc by the glass with the roasted trout, and ask about the Heya 'Farha' bottle if you want something unusual. Ask for glass and bottle prices first, because none are posted. The menu also says any bottle on the list can be opened with a two glass minimum for the table. This unrated guide covers the posted beverage menu, not service, storage or retail markups.
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