Old Naples Standby Playing It Safe
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Updated August 2026
Reviewed February 24, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Ridgway Bar & Grill’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Ridgway's wine list reads like a Naples country club circa 2010. The selection leans heavily on names tourists recognize — your Kendall-Jacksons, your Ruffinos, your Oyster Bays. It's not offensive, but it's not trying to surprise anyone either.
The list skews heavily California with predictable representation from Napa and Sonoma. Italian offerings stick to the greatest hits: Chianti, Pinot Grigio, maybe a Barolo if you're lucky. French presence is minimal beyond a token Bordeaux or two. There's little depth within any region — one or two producers per category, no vintage exploration, no compelling story being told. This is a list designed to avoid complaints, not inspire conversation.
Glass pours likely follow the same safe playbook. Expect the usual suspects: a California Chardonnay, a Malbec, maybe a Prosecco. Portions are probably generous, but rotation seems non-existent. These are bottles that sit open behind the bar until they're gone, freshness be damned.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $32
Washington State workhorse that actually delivers — off-dry, food-friendly, and priced like they forgot to add the Naples tax
Banfi Centine Toscana
Everyone reaches for the Chianti Classico, but this Super Tuscan blend at half the price drinks way above its weight with grilled fare
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $150+ for a wine that retails around $80 — pure name recognition tax that tastes like sweet oak and regret
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Grilled Mahi-Mahi
New Zealand's citrus punch cuts through butter sauces and complements the fish's mild sweetness without overwhelming it
The Bottom Line
Ridgway does what it needs to do for the Naples crowd — familiar names, safe pours, zero risks. You won't find anything exciting here, but you probably won't get burned either. Order a beer.
Downtown Fort Myers · Naples · Steakhouse
Chops City Grill is the real deal for wine in Southwest Florida — a 400-bottle list with a sommelier and proper stems isn't something you take for granted down here. The markups keep it from being a full Rager, but if you're eating a prime ribeye anyway, you're already committed to spending money, so lean into it.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Naples · Naples · American
Warren is a whiskey bar that does wine correctly, which is more than most can say. Eric Gaboury and the Wine Spectator nod give it credibility, and if you stick to the California producers you know or let staff steer you toward the Burgundy shelf, you'll drink well with your steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Mercato · Naples · American
Old Vines is exactly what it needs to be for Mercato — a polished, reliable wine list with genuine depth in its California and French lanes, even if the pricing skews toward the Naples wallet and the list doesn't take many risks. Send a friend here if they want something they recognize done well; send a wine nerd elsewhere.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Naples · Naples · American Steakhouse
Shula's is a genuinely impressive California Cab cellar wearing a classic steakhouse suit — the markups sting and the list doesn't wander far from Napa, but if that's your game, this is one of the better places to play it in Southwest Florida. Come on a Wednesday, order the Hillside Select, and stop overthinking it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
Marco Island · Naples · Italian
Sale E Pepe is the rare beachside Italian that takes its wine program as seriously as the frescoes on the walls — the Italian cellar depth is real, the WS credential is well-earned, and it's worth the trip even if the markups sting a little. Send your friends here for Barolo and osso buco; they'll thank you.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Vanderbilt Beach · Naples · Gulf Coast Seafood
Baleen delivers exactly what a resort wine list should: no surprises, no risks, just reliable bottles at premium prices. If you're here for the sunset and fresh grouper, the wine program won't get in the way—but it won't elevate the meal either.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American Grill
110 Grill Worcester is a dependable spot for a casual dinner or drinks with a group, and the food menu has some genuinely appealing options — the Chimichurri Steak and Cucumber & Avocado Tuna in particular look like they could use a decent pour alongside them. We just can't vouch for the wine list until we have better intel on what's actually in it. Come for the vibe; we'll update the wine call when the evidence catches up.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chapel Hill · American Grill
Page Road Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend to be — but the list is priced fairly, shows occasional flashes of genuine curation, and gives you enough options to drink well while you eat. Send a friend here for dinner and tell them to skip the Honig.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Glenstone · Springfield · American Grill
This is a hotel-adjacent chain bar doing the bare minimum on wine, and it shows. If you're staying at the DoubleTree and don't want to drive anywhere, grab the J Lohr Cab and call it a night — but don't come here for the list.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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