Big Reputation, Tiny Wine Ambition
Atlanta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 6, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Morton's The Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Morton's is a national institution, so you'd expect the wine list to carry some weight. What you actually get is 11 bottles — yes, eleven — leaning hard on California heavyweights that belong on every airport lounge list from LAX to JFK. It's not offensive, it's just lazy.
The list reads like a greatest-hits playlist someone curated in 2014 and never revisited: Duckhorn Cab, Kosta Browne Pinot, Cakebread Chard, Belle Glos. All fine wines, no argument there. But there's zero regional diversity, no Old World presence, nothing that suggests anyone with a wine brain touched this list recently. The State & Rush private label bottles round out the bottom of the list, which is basically the restaurant putting its own name on bulk wine and calling it a program. Eleven labels at a flagship steakhouse in a major city is not a wine program — it's a wine afterthought.
By-the-glass options aren't documented anywhere we could find, which at these bottle prices is either an oversight or a deliberate nudge toward committing to a full bottle. If you're flying solo or just want a pour with your ribeye, you may be negotiating with your server rather than choosing from a thoughtful list.
Rodney Strong Symmetry Red Blend, Sonoma County — $99
At the low end of this list's price range, Symmetry is a genuinely well-made Bordeaux-style blend from one of Sonoma's most consistent producers. It's the most honest bottle on the menu — and the one most likely to actually complement a big piece of beef without requiring a second mortgage.
Justin Isosceles Red Blend, Paso Robles
Paso Robles still gets slept on by steakhouse crowds who default to Napa Cab every time. Isosceles is a structured, dark-fruited Bordeaux blend with enough grip to stand up to a porterhouse, and it tends to fly under the radar next to the Duckhorns and Kosta Brownes of the world.
Quilt The Grace Of The Land Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Quilt is a glossy, marketing-forward label designed to look premium without necessarily earning it. At steakhouse markup prices, you're paying for the bottle story more than what's in it — grab the Groth or the Duckhorn if you're going Napa Cab and skip the hype.
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills + Center-Cut Filet Mignon
KB's Sta. Rita Hills Pinot brings enough structure and dark cherry depth to complement a filet without overwhelming it — it's the move for anyone who wants something a little more interesting than the default Cab play on a leaner cut.
The Bottom Line
Morton's Atlanta has the steaks to back up its reputation — the wine list does not. With only 11 labels, zero Old World representation, and pricing that reflects the zip code more than the quality, the wine here is a formality, not a feature. Order the cocktail.
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Roc South is a genuinely fun restaurant — the food sounds great and the vibe is undeniable — but the wine program doesn't give us enough to work with or get excited about. Until there's a verifiable list with real producers and fair pricing, let the bartender guide your evening instead.
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· Atlanta · New American/Southern
Park 82 has a wine list in the same way a gas station has a wine selection — technically present, practically limiting. If you're a Pinot Noir devotee who doesn't mind paying restaurant markup for bottles you've seen at Kroger, you'll survive. Everyone else should probably lead with cocktails and ask what's on tap.
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· Atlanta · Asian
Tabla's wine list punches above its weight for an Asian restaurant in Atlanta. The white-heavy, aromatic-focused selection makes genuine sense with the food, pricing at the entry level is fair, and the BTG depth is real. We'd send a friend here for wine without hesitation — just order the Grüner first.
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· Atlanta · Other
MCK isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a bar and restaurant with a list built for toasting and crowd comfort. The sparkling program punches above the list's weight, the by-the-glass selection is generous, and the markups on still wines are steep but not outrageous. Send a friend here if they want Champagne and something easy to sip; send them somewhere else if they're chasing a wine experience.
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· Atlanta · Gastropub/Tavern
Blue Moon Brewery & Grill is a beer bar first, second, and third — the wine list exists so your friend who doesn't drink beer doesn't feel stranded. If that's the situation, the Cava at $9 or the Elouan Rosé at $10 are perfectly fine. But if wine is the reason you're going out, go somewhere else.
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· Atlanta · Thai
Pink Lotus has built a wine list that takes its cues from the food — acid-forward, bubbles-heavy, and genuinely curious — which is more than most Thai spots in town bother to do. Markups are fair, the by-the-glass selection is wide, and there are real finds here if you look past the Dom Pérignon showpiece bottles at the top. If you're eating Thai in Atlanta and you want something interesting in your glass, this list deserves your attention.
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· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
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East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
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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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.
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