Steak First, Wine Very Much Second
East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 5, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Malone's’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Malone's is a neighborhood steakhouse that's been doing its thing for years — comfortable, unfussy, and clearly focused on the food first. The wine list reads the same way: familiar names, safe plays, nothing that's going to surprise you or make you lean in for a closer look.
The list leans on the usual suspects from California, Washington, Argentina, and Italy — the kind of regional spread that covers every base without committing to any of them. You're not going to find a small-production Willamette Pinot or an interesting Sicilian red here; this is a list built for people who know what they like and aren't looking to be challenged. It does the job for a classic steakhouse crowd, but there's no apparent curatorial effort behind it. If you're hoping to match a serious cut of beef with a serious bottle, you may come up short.
By-the-glass specifics aren't publicly documented in enough detail to call with confidence. What we can say is that the program skews toward accessible, recognizable labels — think wide-distribution brands rather than anything poured with intention. Don't expect a rotating glass program or anything that changes with the season.
The Bottom Line
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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Zakia is the kind of place that could quietly become Atlanta's most interesting wine stop for Lebanese producers — but we don't yet have enough list detail to send you there with confidence for the wine alone. The food looks outstanding, the lamb chops and baba ghanoush are calling, and if the wine list actually delivers on its regional premise, this earns a Wild Card badge in the truest sense. Go for dinner, ask what's Lebanese on the list, and report back.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American/Southern
Bleu Melody is not a wine destination and doesn't try to be. The prices are low, the list is short, and the whole program is built around accessibility over depth. If you want a casual glass of something sweet or bubbly while you enjoy the atmosphere, you'll be fine — but if wine is your reason for going out tonight, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Buckhead · Atlanta · Gastropub/Tavern
Beechwood Tavern is a place where the food is doing more heavy lifting than the wine list, and honestly, that's fine. The spicy clam bucatini and the cowboy ribeye deserve better wine than a set-and-forget list can reliably deliver, but if you manage expectations and pick something from France or New Zealand, you'll get through dinner just fine. Send a friend here for the food and the vibe — just don't send them here for a wine education.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Gastropub/Tavern
Howell's Kitchen and Bar won't win any awards for curation, but the full by-the-glass program is a genuine differentiator in Atlanta's gastropub scene — and the Prince de Richemontt Crémant at $20 a bottle is the kind of pricing that earns repeat visits. If you want discovery and depth, look elsewhere; if you want a solid, approachable pour in a low-stakes environment with no bad surprises, Howell's delivers.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · French/European
Zephyr's wine list is punching above its weight class for a 21-bottle program — the sparkling selection is genuinely impressive, and the white wine choices show a curator who's done their homework. No pricing data means we can't vouch for value, and the red wine depth is thin, but if you let the list guide you toward something like the Massican Pinot Grigio or the Telmont Champagne, you're in good hands. Worth a look if you're in Atlanta and want something more intentional than the standard brasserie pour.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Fine Dining
Park 75's wine list is a one-trick pony, but it's a very good trick — if you're here for dessert or a post-dinner digestif, the fortified and sweet wine selection punches above its weight. Don't bring someone who needs a Chardonnay with dinner, but absolutely bring someone who appreciates a 40-year Tawny or wants to try a Banyuls for the first time.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Acworth · Steakhouse
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.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Suwanee · Steakhouse
Cuts is a credible steakhouse wine stop in Suwanee's dining scene, with a sommelier giving the program more backbone than most suburban counterparts. The California-centric list and steep steakhouse pricing mean you won't find many bargains, but if you lean into the red wine classics this room was built around, you'll eat and drink well. We'd send a friend here for a reliable night out — just go in with calibrated expectations and ask the sommelier what's worth the splurge.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Duluth · Steakhouse
Uncle Jack's is a solid suburban steakhouse with a wine list that does its job without exceeding it. The food — especially that 35-Day Dry-Aged Rib Chop — is the reason to show up; the wine list is there to support the meal, not to steal the show. If you're a wine-first diner, you'll find enough to work with, but don't expect to be surprised. For everyone else, let the steak lead and pick whatever Napa Cab feels right for the occasion.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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