Charming cottage, predictable pours, steep tabs
Holladay · Salt Lake City · New American / French-Influenced · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed June 13, 2026 · How we review
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Franck's is the kind of special-occasion spot where the candlelight and converted-cottage charm do a lot of heavy lifting. The wine list arrives looking confident — France, California, Pacific Northwest, a solid page count — but once you start checking prices against what these bottles fetch at your local shop, the mood shifts a little. This is a list built for people celebrating something, not for people sweating the check.
The list leans heavily into California's greatest hits: Caymus, Orin Swift, The Prisoner, Rombauer, Duckhorn — wines that every table of eight already knows and loves, which is fine, but it's not exactly adventurous. The French influence the restaurant name promises shows up in the regional focus but doesn't appear to translate into interesting Burgundy or Rhône producers that would genuinely excite a wine-curious diner. Pacific Northwest representation adds some texture, though the list overall reads like a well-curated hotel bar rather than a chef-driven destination. If you came hoping to discover something, you may leave a little underwhelmed.
Somewhere between 10 and 16 pours are available by the glass, priced in the $12–$20 range, which is reasonable for this caliber of restaurant in Salt Lake City. The selection mirrors the bottle list — approachable, brand-recognizable, nothing that'll make you put your fork down in surprise. Rotation isn't confirmed to be frequent, so don't expect a lot of seasonal swapping keeping things interesting.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019 — $145
Still marked up over 100% from retail, but Jordan is the most defensible splurge on this list — it's genuinely elegant, food-friendly, and doesn't try to be something it's not. Relative to the Caymus at $195, it's the clear move for anyone who actually wants to enjoy their wine with dinner rather than just flex the label.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley 2020
Everyone at this table is ordering Cab. Nobody is ordering Merlot. That's their loss — Duckhorn's Merlot is the most food-friendly wine on this list, soft enough to work across courses, complex enough to reward attention. It's still priced steep at $110, but in a room full of power Cabs, it's the quietest and most interesting thing going.
Prisoner Wine Company "The Prisoner" Red Blend 2021
At $95, you're paying $53 above retail for a wine that's become basically a grocery store status symbol. The Prisoner is fine. It's also everywhere. Spending that kind of money at a special-occasion restaurant on a bottle you've had at your cousin's backyard barbecue feels like a waste of a good evening.
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros 2022 + House Signature Meatloaf
Hear us out. Rombauer is buttery, rich, and unapologetically full — and so is Franck's meatloaf, which is the dish this kitchen is most proud of. The oak and vanilla in the Chardonnay mirror the savory, comfort-forward richness of the dish in a way that a lighter white simply wouldn't. It's an unsubtle pairing for an unsubtle dish, and it works.
Monday — Wine Mondays historically offer 50% off bottles from the wine list. This deal has been intermittent — confirm directly with the restaurant before planning your visit around it. If it's on, it transforms a Steep list into a Steal and makes Franck's one of the best Monday night moves in Salt Lake City.
The Bottom Line
Franck's is a lovely room with a wine list that plays it extremely safe and charges you handsomely for the privilege. If you're going for the food and the atmosphere, go — just do your homework on the bottle prices before you point at something and nod.
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