Ray's on the River

Ray's on the River holds over 3,000 bottles, which makes it one of the largest cellar inventories in the Atlanta metro area. The list spans domestic and international selections with a bias toward crowd-pleasing varietals at prices that consistently undercut comparable Atlanta restaurants. This is a volume operation, but the buying is smart. You will find well-known labels at fair markups and enough depth in key regions to reward anyone who reads past the first page.

Chattahoochee River views from Sandy Springs with a patio that rivals Canoe for scenic dining. The restaurant handles large parties and celebrations well, and the wine list is built to serve tables of eight as comfortably as couples. Wine service is efficient and helpful without being overbearing.

Ray's on the River is where you go when you want a good bottle at an honest price. The value pricing strategy is the defining feature of this program. You will spend less here for comparable wines than at most Buckhead restaurants, and the riverfront setting is a bonus. Not the most exciting list in Atlanta, but possibly the most fairly priced.