FishBones

FishBones brings a sommelier-driven program to suburban Orlando, but the list reads like a greatest hits compilation from Napa wine country. Over 20 by-the-glass pours and bottles running up to $400 signal ambition, even if the selections play it safe. The Key West energy meets steakhouse pricing on the wine front.

This is textbook Napa worship: Caymus, Rombauer, Far Niente, and Opus One anchor a list that favors recognizable labels over adventurous picks. California dominates with supporting roles from France and New Zealand, but you won't find any natural wines, orange experiments, or under-the-radar producers here. The sommelier on staff keeps the program polished and the bottles stored properly, which matters when you're pushing four-figure luxury labels. It's a safe, crowd-pleasing approach that pairs well with expense accounts and special occasions, but wine geeks hunting for discovery will leave unsatisfied.

Twenty-plus glass pours at $10-$17 is solid volume for a suburban seafood spot, though the range skews predictable—expect California Chardonnay and Cabernet anchors with a few Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc options. The pricing is fair for the category (you're not getting gouged on the usual suspects), but rotation appears minimal. This is a set-it-and-maintain-it program, not a weekly adventure.