Solid Catch, Safe Pours, No Surprises
Canyon Crest / Riverside Plaza area · Riverside · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 24, 2026
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The wine list at Market Broiler reads like a greatest hits album from a Costco wine aisle — familiar names, zero controversy, nobody getting adventurous. It's functional and approachable, which is probably exactly what the Riverside Plaza crowd is after on a Friday night with a lobster tail in front of them. Don't come hunting for discovery; come for comfort.
The list leans hard into California with a Pacific Northwest cameo and a couple of Italian crowd-pleasers thrown in — think Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio doing its usual ambassador duties. Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros is the biggest name on the list and earns its spot, though expect to pay a restaurant premium for the privilege. Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah is an interesting red choice for a seafood house — it's a nod to guests who want something with weight. Gaps are real: no Burgundy, no Champagne, no interesting skin-contact or natural options, and the Pacific Northwest feels more like a token gesture than a genuine commitment.
Ten to sixteen pours by the glass is respectable range for this format, running $9–$16 a pop. The selection mirrors the bottle list — Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and Meiomi Pinot Noir are going to be on every other table, and that's fine, they sell for a reason. Don't expect rotation or anything seasonal; this program is set-it-and-forget-it.
Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc — $30-$40 bottle est.
Ferrari-Carano's Fumé Blanc is a genuinely food-forward wine — crisp, herbaceous, with enough body to stand up to broiled fish without overwhelming it. It tends to be one of the more reasonably priced bottles on lists like this, and it outperforms its price tag in a seafood context.
Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah
Most people at a seafood restaurant reflexively grab white wine and never look back. Stags' Leap Petite Sirah is dark, inky, and structured — and it actually works with something rich like broiled lobster tail with drawn butter. It's the unexpected move and it pays off.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita is the default order for people who don't want to think, and restaurants know it — which is exactly why it gets marked up aggressively. You're paying for the name recognition, not the wine. Pick almost anything else by the glass and you'll do better.
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros + Fresh Fish (broiled)
Rombauer's Carneros Chardonnay is big, buttery, and oak-forward enough to hold its own against a well-seasoned broiled fish without disappearing. It's the house luxury pick — splurge-tier by Market Broiler standards, but the combo actually earns it.
The Bottom Line
Market Broiler Riverside is a dependable night out for seafood — the wine list won't excite anyone who's been paying attention, but it won't embarrass you either. Send a friend here for dinner without hesitation; just don't tell them to geek out on the wine program.
Canyon Crest · Riverside · Winery Bistro
Canyon Crest Winery is a genuine local gem for Riverside residents who want to drink well without driving to Temecula. It's not a deep-list destination, but for a casual pour at fair prices in a relaxed setting, it earns its spot on the map.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Riverside · Riverside · Steakhouse / Buffet
Sizzler's wine program is a formality, not a feature. Come for the salad bar and the cheese toast, order a soda or a beer, and save your wine curiosity for literally anywhere else.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
La Sierra / Tyler Mall · Riverside · American / Sports Bar
Yard House is a beer destination that happens to pour wine, and the wine list knows its place. Unless you're genuinely stuck here and need something in a glass, skip the wine, order a craft draft, and let the beer list do what it was built to do.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Riverside · Riverside · Steakhouse
Cask 'n Cleaver isn't a destination for wine, but it's not embarrassing either — come for the prime rib, pick Jordan Cab, and call it a solid night. If you're serious about the bottle, check the markup before you commit.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Riverside · Riverside · Burgers
Islands Riverside is not a wine destination and makes no attempt to be one — the list is an afterthought bolted onto a beverage program built around beer and cocktails. Order a cold beer or a tropical cocktail, enjoy your burger, and save the wine for a different night.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Riverside · Riverside · Casual Tex-Mex / Fresh-Mex
Come to Chevys Riverside for the fajitas, the tableside guac, and absolutely the margaritas — the wine list is there for completeness, not conviction. If wine is your priority tonight, this is the wrong zip code.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Carmel · Carmel By The Sea · Seafood
Catch is a dependable wine stop for a seafood dinner in Carmel — nothing here will disappoint you, but nothing will surprise you either. If you go in with calibrated expectations and order the Schramsberg with your crab, you'll leave happy.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Hood River · Hood River · Seafood
Votum is operating a world-class wine program in a town most people only stop through on the way to a hike — the depth of this cellar belongs in a major city restaurant, and the sommelier presence means you're not navigating it alone. The markups on the prestige bottles will sting, but find your entry point and this list rewards serious attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Bowen's Wharf · Newport · Seafood
The Lobster Bar isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly competent list for what the restaurant is — a casual waterfront spot where the lobster is the star. Order the Sancerre, eat the oysters, watch the boats.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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