Majestic Grille
Silver Screen Setting, Solid Wine Story
Downtown · Memphis · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 21, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into a converted silent film theatre on South Main, the wine list feels appropriately polished — not trying too hard, but clearly not an afterthought either. The range spans California, France, Italy, and a few international ringers, which is more than most downtown spots in Memphis bother with. It sets the right tone for a room this good-looking.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans California-heavy with the obligatory Napa Cabs and Sonoma Pinots, but there are genuinely interesting detours — a ColdiSole Brunello di Montalcino 2015 and a Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Télégramme' 2021 from the Southern Rhône show someone was paying attention when ordering. The Henri Perrusset Mâcon-Villages slots in as the smart Burgundy pick for people who want the real thing without the painful price tag. There are gaps — the Italian section feels thin outside of Tuscany, and South America and Spain appear more as checkbox entries than genuine selections. Still, for Memphis dining, this is above average effort.
By the Glass
Twenty-five-plus by-the-glass options is genuinely impressive and gives you real choices across red, white, and presumably sparkling. Glass pours run $8–$18, which is a reasonable spread for a restaurant at this price point. The question is rotation — nothing suggests the BTG list changes frequently, so don't expect a lot of seasonal surprises.
Henri Perrusset Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay — Not listed individually
This Burgundy producer consistently punches above its weight — clean, mineral-driven Chardonnay from a quality domaine that usually gets overshadowed by flashier Côte de Beaune names. If it's priced in the lower tier of the bottle range, it's the smartest pour on the list.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Télégramme', Southern Rhône 2021
Most tables at a place like this are grabbing the Napa Cab or the Pinot without a second glance. Télégramme is the Rhône Ranger move — a Grenache-dominant blend from one of the appellation's most reliable négociant labels that delivers complexity most California reds at this price point can't touch.
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020
At $160 a bottle, you're paying a significant restaurant premium for a wine that retails around $55–$65. Faust is a perfectly fine Napa Cab, but it's also one of the most widely distributed bottles in the country. You can do better with that money elsewhere on this list.
Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2019 + Grilled Salmon
Anderson Valley Pinot is practically built for salmon — cool-climate fruit, restrained oak, and enough acidity to cut through the fat without overwhelming the fish. Goldeneye is the kind of Pinot that makes this pairing feel intentional rather than accidental.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Majestic Grille is a reliable downtown anchor with a wine list that earns its keep — solid range, decent BTG options, and a few genuinely interesting bottles tucked in. Just watch your spend on the top-shelf California names, where the markup does the restaurant more favors than it does you.
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