Malone's Chattanooga
Steak-forward list that gets the job done
Downtown · Chattanooga · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 2, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Malone's reads exactly how you'd expect a mid-to-upscale steakhouse in a Hamilton Place mall corridor to read — big familiar names, safe California bets, and one bottle of Dom to signal that yes, this is a celebration spot. It's not trying to be anything it isn't, and the room is genuinely nicer than the list.
Selection Deep Dive
California dominates, with Caymus and Meiomi doing heavy lifting on the red side — reliable crowd-pleasers but not exactly the kind of list that makes a wine nerd sit up straight. There's some international breadth with German Riesling, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and Italian Pinot Grigio in the mix, but don't come looking for grower Champagne or anything from Burgundy that doesn't start with a grocery store brand. The $34-$545 price window is wide, but most of the interesting decisions happen in the middle — the top of the list is essentially Caymus and Dom, which tells you everything about who this list is curated for.
By the Glass
Eighteen by-the-glass options is a solid count for a steakhouse, and the $8–$25 range means you can get in at a reasonable entry point or stretch toward something worth drinking with a ribeye. The selections skew recognizable — Meiomi, Oyster Bay, Canyon Road — which is fine if you know what you like, less exciting if you're hoping for something new.
The Seeker Riesling (Germany) — $17.50 on half-price night
At its regular price this is an unremarkable pour, but at $17.50 on half-price night it becomes the smartest move on the table — a touch of sweetness and acid that actually cuts through a buttery sauce better than most of the Cabs on offer.
Anterra Pinot Grigio
Underordered at a steakhouse, but at $15.50 on the half-price deal it's a clean, no-drama pour that works well for anyone at the table who isn't going steak — and it won't fight with a seafood appetizer the way a big Cab will.
Dom Pérignon Brut 2013
At $545 on a list this thin, you're paying almost entirely for the bottle's status in this context. If you're splurging on Champagne, this is the right house but the wrong list to do it on — you're not getting the curation to match the price tag.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (CA) + Ribeye
Look, it's a cliché for a reason. Caymus is built for exactly this moment — a big, jammy, low-tannin Cab next to a well-marbled ribeye is what this list is designed around, and at least here it's honest about it.
Not specified — Half-priced wine night featuring select bottles including The Seeker Riesling ($35 → $17.50), Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling ($39 → $19.50), Anterra Pinot Grigio ($31 → $15.50), and Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Day of week not confirmed — check with the restaurant.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Malone's wine list is the dining room equivalent of a reliable wingman — not the most interesting person at the party, but they'll show up, won't embarrass you, and get the job done. If you hit it on half-price wine night, the value equation gets a lot more interesting.
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