Wood Smoke, Wine Royalty, Zero Apologies
Downtown Austin · Austin · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Hestia’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
You walk in and the wood smoke hits you before anything else — it's a statement, and so is the wine list. At 300-400 selections anchored by France and California, this isn't a menu you skim; it's one you sit with. The Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator isn't decorative here — it reflects a program that's actually doing the work.
Hestia's list reads like a love letter to the two regions that matter most to serious wine drinkers right now: Burgundy and California. Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling anchor the French side with real credibility, while Kistler, Aubert, Ridge Monte Bello, and Sine Qua Non signal that the California selections aren't just crowd-pleasing Napa Cab filler. Bordeaux gets its due with Chateau Pichon Baron from Pauillac, and the inclusion of Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir shows the list isn't entirely Old World/California tunnel vision. Gaps likely exist outside these core regions, but what's here is chosen with intent.
Twenty to thirty by-the-glass options is a serious commitment for a restaurant of this size, and the $12-$25 range suggests they're not just pouring bulk wine into stemware and calling it a night. We'd want to know how often the pours rotate, but in a program run by named sommeliers like Alexis Garza and Zach Frost, there's real reason to trust what's in the glass.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — $45–$65 (estimated bottle entry)
Oregon Pinot from one of Burgundy's most respected houses — it tends to land at a more accessible price point than equivalent French bottles on a list like this, and it delivers the elegance without the markup shock.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling
Most tables in a smoky steakhouse-adjacent room will go straight for Cab or Pinot. Weinbach Riesling from Alsace is a stunning contrast — precise, off-dry, and genuinely interesting next to anything with char on it. Most people walk right past it.
Sine Qua Non
The wine is extraordinary — nobody's arguing that. But at a restaurant markup on bottles that already trade at collector prices in the secondary market, you're paying a premium on top of a premium. Save this one for when you're buying direct.
Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon + Texas-Raised Wagyu Steak
Monte Bello is structured, earthy, and built for the long game — exactly what a heavily marbled wagyu needs to cut through the fat and smoke without getting lost. This is the pairing Hestia was designed for.
The Bottom Line
Hestia is the rare Austin restaurant where the wine program is as deliberate as the cooking — serious producers, capable staff, and a list that rewards diners who look past the first page. The markups will sting, but you're paying for a curated experience that holds up.
· Austin · Steakhouse
Perry's is a competent steakhouse wine program that won't embarrass you, but it won't thrill you either. The by-the-glass breadth is the real story here — 37 options gives you room to explore without committing to a bottle. Just don't come expecting adventurous picks or fair markups across the board; come expecting a list that gets the job done for a celebratory dinner without too much fuss.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Austin · Seafood Steakhouse
Truluck's Austin runs a by-the-glass program that genuinely outperforms what most standalone seafood houses manage, with producers like Markus Molitor and Drouhin-Vaudon sitting next to the expected California lineup. Pricing is fair without being flashy. If you're eating seafood and want to drink well without committing to a bottle, this list has you covered — just work through the whites and bubbles and don't let the Napa trophy bottles at the top drain your wallet.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Austin · Upscale American Seafood and Steakhouse
Eddie V's is a reliable wine destination in the sense that a well-pressed suit is reliable — it won't let you down, but it won't make anyone's year-end list either. If you're on a date, celebrating something, or just need a wine program that won't embarrass you in front of a client, this is a safe and comfortable call. Just don't expect to find anything that makes you pull out your phone to take a note.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Austin · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Austin is not a destination wine list, but it's a legitimately fair one — South American focus, honest prices, and a couple of genuine steals hiding in plain sight. If you're here for the espeto corrido experience, grab a VIK blend at $30 and don't overthink it.
Plays It Safe
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Austin · Steakhouse
ALC Steaks plays it safe and plays it competently — this is a wine list that serves the room without challenging it. If you know what you're looking for, there are smart picks buried in here; if you don't, you'll still drink fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Austin · Austin · American, Italian
Sammie's is a genuinely fun room with a wine list that's earned its Wine Spectator hardware — the Italian depth is real, the sommelier knows her stuff, and Monday half-price bottles might be the best deal in Austin. Just go in knowing the markups lean steep, and let Jenny point you toward the plays that aren't on the tourist track.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
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
· Worcester · American
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
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
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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