Seven by the glass, 2,000-plus selections, and pairings from $175
Mission District · San Francisco · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review
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Lazy Bear sells dinner by ticket, and its wine page says the list holds over 2,000 selections, with one of the world's deepest collections of mature California vintages. That is a long-list restaurant with a very short glass list: seven pours. For most tables the decision is between ordering from the bottle list or handing it to the sommeliers through a pairing; the wine page says there are three pairing options and prices two of them.
The sample wine list posted on the restaurant's wine page (a 2026 edition) says it is 'especially focused on vintage depth, particularly within California.' Its contents run from Champagne and rosé Champagne through California Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Syrah, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Italy, Spain and beyond, with demi, magnum and jeroboam formats at the back. Entry-level bottles do exist: Dominique Gruhler Extra Brut Crémant de Bourgogne 2022 is listed at 75 and Samuel Louis Smith Gamay Escolle Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 at 85. Champagne bottles reach into four figures, such as Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 1983 at 1315. The restaurant says its list has won Wine Spectator's Grand Award.
The 'Wine by the Glass' page posts seven wines, with no pour size printed. Rosé Champagne is Petit & Bajan Nymphea at 45. The whites are Love & Terroir Jurassic Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2024 at 20, Allium Sauvignon Blanc 2024 at 25 and Newfound Wines Lazy Barrels Chardonnay 2022 at 35. The reds are Site Wines Syrah 2023 at 20, Vöcal Vineyards Lilo Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 at 25 and White Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 at 30. Pairings are separate: the restaurant sells a beverage pairing at $175 per pairing and a reserve pairing at $500 per pairing.
The Bottom Line
Order the Site Wines Syrah at 20 by the glass if you want to drink on your own terms, or the Dominique Gruhler Crémant de Bourgogne at 75 for a bottle to start. If you would rather not read a list this long, the restaurant's pairings include a $175 beverage pairing and a $500 reserve pairing. This unrated guide covers the posted sample wine list, not service, storage or retail markups; confirm current availability and prices.
West Portal · San Francisco · Italian wine bar and small plates
A wine-bar list built around Italian bottles, with prices from $41 to $600 on the Wine List page. Start with the Firmino Miotti Breganze Cabernet 2015 at $18/64 from the glass section, or take the Raina Le Campette Montefalco Rosso 2020 at $42 if you want a bottle, and confirm prices since neither page is dated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Fillmore · San Francisco · Indian, Regional
A South Indian dinner menu with two wine PDFs behind it: 17 pours on the glass PDF from 15 to 32, then a bottle PDF that starts with grower Champagne. Start with the chilled Florèz God's Own at 15 or the Aldo Viola Moretto at 17, and confirm both lists, since the PDFs are undated and the website Wines tab names some different producers. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
Hayes Valley · San Francisco · Wine bar with California/Italian-leaning small plates
A wine-bar list that ranges from Lebanese sparkling and orange wine to Jura bottles and sherry by the 3 or 4 oz. Start with the Pardusco 2024 chilled red at $14 / $56 or the Apátsági 2022 juhfark at $17, and confirm prices, since the page itself points you to the wine wall for more. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks and bottle lists, not service, storage or markups.
North Beach · San Francisco · Italian
A pizzeria wine list with real range: 24 wines under the Glasses heading, Italian reds sorted by region, and New World reds that include Napa and Paso Robles Cabernet. Start with the $10/$40 house Chianti Superiore, or try the $13/$52 Planeta Ceresuolo with a Margherita, and confirm vintages and prices before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Union Square · San Francisco · French
A 66-page list that starts with a 20-pour glass page and moves quickly into Burgundy, Rhône and Bordeaux bottles priced in the hundreds and thousands, so decide early whether you are drinking by the glass or committing to a bottle. Start with the $20 Chablis or the $23 Corsican red, and confirm today's list because it carries no print date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Potrero Hill · San Francisco · Italian
A list with two speeds: 29 glass pours from $13 to $45, and a bottle book that runs from $44 to $2,100. Start with the $13 Il Frappato or the $18 Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo, then look at the Etna Rosso bottles (Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2023 is $82) if you want a bottle. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
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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