Screaming Eagle on the list, decanting service on call, Forbes Top 100 swagger
Roswell · Atlanta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed February 22, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Little Alley Steak’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You walk into a converted Canton Street antique shop and find Screaming Eagle on the list at $2,250 and a 100-point Cardinale anchoring the top shelf. Little Alley is Roswell's big-swinging steakhouse and the wine program has the range to match — from a $36 Catena Malbec to genuine Napa trophy bottles. Forbes put it in the Top 100 steakhouses in America and the cellar is a big reason why.
The list leans heavily New World and red, exactly what you want from a serious steakhouse. California dominates with the 2006 Cardinale — a Robert Parker 100-point Napa Bordeaux blend — serving as the flagship bottle. Malbec from Argentina provides the value floor and big Napa Cabs fill the middle and upper tiers. What separates Little Alley from the suburban steakhouse pack is the breadth of the range and the fact that every bottle on the list carries critic scores from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, or Wine Enthusiast right on the menu. That is a program that respects both the casual browser and the serious collector.
Multiple pours by the glass span a meaningful range with a clear red-wine emphasis that mirrors the steak-forward menu. The by-the-glass selections rotate and the staff is consistently praised for steering guests toward smart pours. When your server can talk Cardinale vintages and guide you to a value Malbec in the same breath, you know the training is real.
Catena Malbec — $36/bottle
A genuine Argentine Malbec from one of Mendoza's benchmark producers at a steakhouse price that does not require a deep breath before ordering. Rich, dark-fruited, and built to stand up to a dry-aged ribeye.
2006 Cardinale
A Robert Parker 100-point Napa Bordeaux-style blend sitting on the list for those who know what they are looking at. If you are celebrating something real, this is the bottle.
Screaming Eagle
At $2,250 this is a flex bottle, not a value play. If you have the budget and the occasion, go with God. Everyone else should know that the Cardinale and the mid-tier Napa Cabs deliver serious experiences at a fraction of the price.
Catena Malbec + Bone-In New York Strip, 45-Day Dry-Aged
The dry-aged funk and mineral char on that 18-ounce bone-in strip demand a red with grip and depth. The Catena Malbec brings dark fruit, leather, and just enough tannin to scrub the fat without overwhelming the beef. Classic steakhouse pairing done right.
The Bottom Line
Little Alley is the rare suburban steakhouse where the wine program matches the ambition of the kitchen. The call-ahead decanting service alone tells you everything — this is a restaurant that thinks about wine at the operational level, not just the inventory level. If you want to drink serious Cabernet with a serious steak without driving into Buckhead, this is your spot.
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Pink Lotus has built a wine list that takes its cues from the food — acid-forward, bubbles-heavy, and genuinely curious — which is more than most Thai spots in town bother to do. Markups are fair, the by-the-glass selection is wide, and there are real finds here if you look past the Dom Pérignon showpiece bottles at the top. If you're eating Thai in Atlanta and you want something interesting in your glass, this list deserves your attention.
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Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
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AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
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