Solid Monterey pours with a view
Cannery Row · Monterey · New American with seafood, house-made pasta, and flatbread pizza · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 23, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Lalla Oceanside Grill’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're sitting on Cannery Row watching the bay, and the wine list shows up — 18 labels, nothing you haven't seen before, but also nothing that's going to embarrass you. It's a crowd-pleaser program built for tourists and locals alike, and it knows exactly what it is. No pretense, no deep cuts, just drinkable bottles at prices that won't ruin the view.
The list leans heavily California, which makes sense given the address — Morgan's Monterey Pinot Noir and Chardonnay anchor the local angle, and Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc gives you a proper Monterey County rep right there on the menu. Beyond the home state, you get a Rías Baixas Albariño (Ramon Bilbao), an Altos Las Hormigas Malbec from Mendoza, and a Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot from Washington rounding out the international coverage. The gaps are real — no serious Burgundy, no aged bottles, no interesting Rhône or Iberian reds — but for a casual oceanside grill, the list is functional and appropriate. The Beauregard Zinfandel from Santa Cruz Mountains is the one curveball that shows someone was paying at least a little attention.
Fourteen to twenty pours by the glass is a generous spread for a place this size, and the $12–$19 range per five-ounce pour is honest for the Cannery Row zip code. The 'big glass' option — a 12-ounce pour at $24–$41 — is either a genius move or a liability depending on how much you trust the temperature management. Rotation isn't aggressive, but the selection covers the bases: whites, reds, sparkling, and rosé.
Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County — $44/bottle
Bernardus is a serious Monterey producer and their Sauv Blanc consistently punches above its weight. At $44 a bottle steps from the Pacific, this is the smartest order on the list — local, crisp, and actually worth the pour.
Beauregard Zinfandel 'Ranch Estate', Santa Cruz Mountains
Most people at a seafood-forward spot like this walk right past the Zin, but Beauregard's Ranch Estate is a genuine Santa Cruz Mountains producer making structured, un-jammy Zinfandel that holds its own against the bolder pasta and flatbread dishes. It's the one bottle on this list that signals someone cared.
Bartenura Moscato, Italy
Bartenura is a supermarket staple at around $10–$12 retail, and there's no version of this story where it earns a premium restaurant pour price. Sweet, simple, and wildly overrepresented on tourist-trap lists. Save your glass for something local.
Ramon Bilbao Albariño, Rías Baixas + Cioppino
Albariño was basically engineered for briny, seafood-heavy dishes — the high acid and saline mineral edge cut right through a rich tomato-shellfish broth and make each spoonful taste cleaner. This is the pairing the menu is quietly begging you to make.
The Bottom Line
Lalla Oceanside isn't a wine destination, but it's a genuinely fair deal for what it is — a lively Cannery Row spot where the list supports the food without gouging you. If you stick to the Bernardus or the Albariño and grab a window seat, you'll leave happy.
Pacific Grove · Monterey · Sustainable Seafood / Californian
Wild Fish isn't trying to be a wine destination, but the list punches thoughtfully above its weight with genuine regional focus and fair pricing. If you're eating here — and you should be — drink local and let the terroir match the catch.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Pacific Grove · Monterey · Seafood-focused California/American
The Beach House at Lover's Point is a reliable coastal wine stop — not a destination for wine lovers, but a perfectly decent list for a date-night dinner with a sunset backdrop. Don't come chasing cellar depth; do come ready to drink local and enjoy the view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Pebble Beach · Monterey · Steakhouse / American Tavern
The Tap Room is a reliable resort wine list — not inspiring, not embarrassing, and marked up like the real estate it sits on. If you're at Pebble Beach anyway, the list does the job; just go in with eyes open and budget accordingly.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Pebble Beach · Monterey · Seafood-focused California cuisine
Stillwater earns its reputation on setting and execution, and the wine list is professionally managed with real producers and proper care — but the pricing reflects the zip code more than it reflects generosity. Go in with eyes open, lean local, and let the view do the rest.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Pebble Beach · Monterey · Italian
Pèppoli is the real deal for Italian wine in a resort setting — deep list, knowledgeable staff, and an Antinori-anchored program that takes the Italian canon seriously. Just go in knowing that Pebble Beach prices apply across the board, and steer toward the mid-tier bottles where the value actually lives.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Pebble Beach · Monterey · Hawaiian Fusion
Roy's at Pebble Beach is a dependable wine list in a stunning setting — competently assembled, a little overpriced for what you get, and unlikely to surprise you. Order smarter than the tourists at the next table and you'll drink well here.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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