Solid Coastal Pours Near the Canyon
Cottonwood Heights · Salt Lake City · Seafood and Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 13, 2026
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The wine list at Market Street Grill Cottonwood reads like a greatest hits album from the California coast — familiar, comfortable, and unlikely to surprise you. It fits the room: polished but unpretentious, the kind of place where the oysters are the real stars and the wine exists to support them. Nothing here is going to make you lean across the table and whisper 'you have to try this.'
The list runs 60 to 100 labels deep with a heavy lean on California and the Pacific Northwest, which makes sense for a seafood-forward menu near the Wasatch. You'll find the expected suspects — Sonoma-Cutrer, Stag's Leap, Meiomi — doing their reliable thing without pushing any boundaries. There's no real exploration of Burgundy, Chablis, or even domestic Willamette Valley Pinot Gris, which would be natural fits for the food. The gaps aren't offensive, just a little lazy for a restaurant that's clearly capable of doing more.
The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 16 options, which is a respectable count for the market. The selections skew white and California-dominant, a reasonable call given the oyster and seafood focus. Rotation appears minimal — don't expect anything new next visit.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay — $14
Russian River Ranches is a legitimately good Chardonnay — cool-climate fruit, restrained oak, actual freshness. If the by-the-glass pour lands in the $13–$15 range, that's real wine for real money in a Utah restaurant context.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay
Most people at this restaurant are going straight for Meiomi by name recognition alone. The Stag's Leap Chardonnay is the more interesting pour — a Napa house that knows how to balance richness without drowning the wine in butter, and it holds up properly against the grilled trout or a plate of oysters.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a marketing machine, not a wine program. At restaurant markup, you're paying a premium for something you could grab at the grocery store for $15. The sweetness level doesn't do the seafood menu any favors either — there are better options on this list for the same or less money.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay + Fresh Oysters
Cool-climate Chardonnay with oysters is a classic for a reason — the wine's natural acidity cuts the brine and lifts the oceanic salinity without overpowering it. Russian River Ranches has the restraint to let the oysters do their job.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Market Street Grill Cottonwood is a dependable neighborhood anchor with a wine list that does exactly what it needs to — nothing more. Send a friend here for the oysters and the Sonoma-Cutrer; just don't send them expecting to discover anything new.
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Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Chart House Jacksonville is a reliable choice for a nice night out on the water, but the wine list is playing it extremely safe with markups that occasionally border on insulting. Go during happy hour, order the Duckhorn Merlot, and enjoy the view — just don't expect the list to challenge you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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