Reid's for Fine Foods

Juniper Grill is a reliable, California-focused wine list that earns its Wine Spectator nod — just don't come looking for adventure. If you want a great Napa Cab with your short ribs in a comfortable room, this is your spot.

Caroline's isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's an oyster bar with California ambitions and prices that don't punish you for ordering well. Wednesday half-price wine night alone is worth putting in your rotation.

Supperland is a genuinely wild place to drink wine — stained glass overhead, a cast iron skillet on the table, and a bottle of Tignanello on the list. The markups aren't generous and no sommelier is guiding you, but if you know what you're looking for, this Wine Spectator-recognized list delivers for a Southern steakhouse in a church.

Dean's is a dependable upscale steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it promises — California and Italy, done well, at prices that sting a little but don't embarrass anyone. Send a friend here if they want a proper Barolo with their ribeye; skip it if they're hunting for value or adventure.

Peppervine earns its Wine Spectator hardware the honest way: a deep, well-curated list at prices that don't make you wince, anchored by a Tuesday half-price program that should be illegal. Send your friends here — just make sure they skip the Rombauer.

Fin & Fino won't blow your mind, but it won't let you down either. Come for the seafood, order something Spanish or Italian, and you'll leave satisfied if not inspired.