Eight Wines, Zero Ambition, Great Soup
North Roanoke / Williamson Road · Roanoke · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery’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 Hollywood's fits on a cocktail napkin — eight bottles, all available by the glass, priced between $7.95 and $8.50. It reads less like a curated program and more like someone called a distributor and said 'just send us something.' To their credit, the prices are low enough that the stakes feel appropriately casual.
Eight wines covering Italy, South Africa, Washington, California, and the Danube region sounds more adventurous than it is — these are all high-volume, entry-level labels chosen for inoffensiveness, not character. The Côte Du Danube is the only real curiosity on the list, though it's not exactly a deep cut for wine explorers. There's no Pinot Noir, no rosé, no sparkling option, and the depth stops at 'red or white.' This is a wine list that exists because restaurants are supposed to have one.
Every single bottle on the list is available by the glass, which is the right call given the price point and the clientele. At $7.95–$8.50 a pour, you're not going to cry about it even if the wine is forgettable. Rotation appears nonexistent — this list has the energy of something that hasn't changed since Obama's first term.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Riesling — $7.95
Chateau Ste. Michelle is genuinely one of Washington's most consistent producers, and their off-dry Riesling punches above its weight. At under eight bucks a glass, it's the one pour here that could surprise you.
Six Hats Sauvignon Blanc
South African Sauvignon Blanc is an underrated category — often delivering the zip of Marlborough at a fraction of the price and hype. Most people at a Williamson Road diner aren't ordering it, which means you might actually get a fresh pour.
901 Summit Cabernet
Generic California Cab at a neighborhood bakery-restaurant is almost always a bulk-wine situation, and nothing about '901 Summit' suggests otherwise. Order the Riesling instead.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Riesling + House-made soup
An off-dry Riesling is one of the most food-flexible wines on the planet — its gentle sweetness and bright acidity cut through creamy, savory broths without fighting the dish. It's the move here.
The Bottom Line
Hollywood's is a genuinely charming neighborhood spot, and the wine list is exactly what it needs to be for a casual lunch crowd — cheap, safe, and inoffensive. Don't come here for the wine; come here for the soup, and order the Riesling if you want something in your glass.
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Solid Range
Fair
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Small but Thoughtful
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
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Crowd Pleasers
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Set & Forget
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