Big Reputation, Tiny Wine Ambition
Atlanta · Atlanta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 6, 2026
Wingman Metrics
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.
West Midtown · Atlanta · Alpine / European
Avize is doing something genuinely rare in Atlanta: building a short wine list with actual conviction, pointed straight at the corners of Europe that deserve more attention. If you eat here and don't order something you've never heard of, you're doing it wrong.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Contemporary American
By George is a fine place to drink wine if you know what you're walking into — a curated-but-safe list built for a stylish crowd that wants rosé and bubbles without friction. Come for the Crémant and the Tavel; don't expect to find anything that'll make you rethink your relationship with wine.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Gastropub / Rooftop
Nine Mile Station isn't a destination for wine nerds, but it's a perfectly decent place to drink something cold and recognizable while the Atlanta skyline does the heavy lifting. Come for the view, drink the Crémant, ignore the Rombauer.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Wine Bar
Vin Atl is doing something most Atlanta wine bars aren't: curating a short list with genuine intention instead of padding it with safe bets. At these prices, it's worth a stop even if you only come for one bottle.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Rooftop Bar / Small Plates
St. Julep is a place to drink wine, not a place to drink well. If you're here for the skyline and the scene, pour the rosé and enjoy it — just don't come expecting the list to surprise you.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
BeltLine · Atlanta · Cocktail Bar with Kitchen
The James Room is a cocktail bar first and a wine destination never — but the list is competent enough to get you through a bottle without frustration. Come for the atmosphere, order the Cava or the Sancerre, and let the cocktail menu handle the heavy lifting.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
I-35 / North Creek · Laredo · Steakhouse
Outback Laredo's wine program is a national chain doing national chain things — predictable, overpriced relative to quality, and staffed by people who aren't expected to know anything about what they're pouring. Come for the Bloomin' Onion, stick to a cocktail, and save the wine order for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Creek / I-35 · Laredo · Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse is not a wine destination — it's a steakhouse chain where wine clearly wasn't part of the concept. Order a beer, order a cocktail, and save the bottle for a restaurant that's actually trying.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse Laredo is a great spot for a $17 steak and a bucket of rolls — the wine list is an afterthought and everyone involved knows it. Order a margarita, or grab the Ste. Michelle Riesling and call it a night.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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