Canton's Solid Neighborhood Pour
Canton · Baltimore · American Bistro · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 23, 2026 · How we review
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Salt's wine list lands somewhere between ambitious and approachable — 60 to 100 bottles covering France, California, the Pacific Northwest, and Italy, which tells you this kitchen takes its drink program seriously without trying to show off. It feels like a list built for the neighborhood: familiar enough to order without anxiety, with just enough range to reward the curious. Nothing here is going to blow your mind, but you won't be stuck choosing between two bad Chardonnays either.
The regional spread is sensible — France and Italy anchor the Old World side, California and the Pacific Northwest hold down the New World, and that's a reasonable four-pillar structure for a bistro of this size. We'd love to see a little more specificity: which appellations, which producers, what's actually on those shelves beyond the broad strokes. The 60-to-100 bottle range suggests there's real depth somewhere in there, but without knowing the producers, it's hard to say whether this is a thoughtfully edited list or just a catalog of reliable crowd-pleasers. The crab and duck on the menu suggest they at least thought about what grows near seafood and gamey proteins.
Ten to sixteen by-the-glass options is a solid pour count for a neighborhood bistro — enough to give a table of four different options without the list becoming unmanageable. The Mia Perla by the glass at $14 is practically a giveaway given retail sits around $12, so someone here understands that the glass program should actually move wine. We'd like to see more rotation to keep regulars from ordering the same Pinot Grigio on every visit.
Mia Perla — $14
At $14 a glass with a retail price of $12, this is barely a markup — practically cost pricing. In a city where $16 pours of middling Chardonnay are standard, this is a genuine deal and a good-faith gesture toward the regular diner.
Mia Perla
It's easy to skip past a wine with an unfamiliar name on a list full of recognizable regions, but at this price point it's the most honest pour on the menu. Order it before someone at Salt figures out they're basically giving it away.
Domaine Ste Michelle Brut
At $52 on the list versus $20 at retail, this is a 160% markup on a widely available Washington sparkling wine you can grab at most grocery stores. It's a fine enough bottle, but paying nearly three times retail for something this accessible is a bad deal. Pop it at home before dinner instead.
Mia Perla + Crab
A lighter, well-priced white alongside Salt's crab dishes is the move — the wine doesn't fight the delicate sweetness of the crab, and at $14 a glass you can order a second pour without the bill giving you a panic attack.
The Bottom Line
Salt is a reliable neighborhood wine stop in Canton — fair on some pours, steep on others, with a list that covers the bases without taking many risks. Send a friend here knowing they'll drink decently, but tell them to steer clear of the Domaine Ste Michelle and lean into the glass pours instead.
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Fogo de Chão Baltimore isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend otherwise — the list exists to serve the meat program, and it does that job adequately. If you're here for the churrasco experience, the Catena Vista Flores or the Garzón Albariño will see you through. Just don't expect discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Locust Point · Baltimore · Italian
An Italian list that leads with Campania, then works region by region through the rest of Italy. Start with the La Passera Greco di Tufo at 50 for white or the Terredora Aglianico at 48 for red, and if you want Chianti, the Banfi Riserva is 45. Prices come from the wine list linked as "Wine List 24" and post no unit, so confirm what is available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Harbor East · Baltimore · Italian
Cinghiale's glass list is built for exploring Italy, with 23 pours, each offered in three or six ounces. Try a three-ounce Donelli Lambrusco at $4.50 or Gini Soave Classico 2024 at $6 before committing to a larger pour, then ask about the regional bottle list. Confirm the current list before ordering.
Bel Air · Baltimore · Wine Bistro / Light Bites
A glass list built for tasting around: 25 wines, each at 3 oz and 6 oz, with a much deeper bottle list behind it. Start with the $5 (3 oz) Alta Vista Vive Malbec, then switch to the Maison L'Envoyé Gamay Noir for a lighter red, and confirm current prices before you go. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
Baltimore · Baltimore · Contemporary Bistro
A long list with a steep price ladder: 56 at the bottom and 1875 at the top. Start with the Carl Graff Riesling at 62 or the Monteleone Etna Rosso at 90, and compare the libations sheet before you commit, since many of the same wines carry much lower numbers there. Prices print without units and the pages carry no date, so confirm both with your server. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
Canton · Baltimore · American, Irish, Pub
A short pub list that stays simple and tells you what each wine tastes like. Start with the Kung Fu Girl Riesling at 12 | 36 or the Simi Chardonnay at 13 | 40 next to the crab cake; the page is undated, so confirm what is pouring and ask which number is the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Hampden · Baltimore · American Bistro
The Food Market's Hampden list is short and approachable, with most wines posted between 10 / 38 and 15 / 56. Start with the Saverio Faro Nero d'Avola at 11 / 40, or the Saumur Chenin Blanc at 12 / 46 if you want a white that isn't Chardonnay; with the crab cake, try the Cune Rioja at 12 / 46. Confirm current availability and prices, since the site's separate Drinks page lists different wines; this unrated guide covers the posted Hampden wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· Jersey City · American Bistro
Court Street's wine list is functional and fair — no embarrassing markups, a couple of genuinely good pours hiding among the Coastal Ridge, and glass prices that won't wreck your dinner tab. It's not a destination for wine lovers, but it's a perfectly fine neighborhood spot where you can drink the Rioja or the Sancerre and have a good night. Send your friends here for dinner; just steer them away from the mystery Champagne.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Newport News · American Bistro
This isn't a wine list in the traditional sense — it's a producer showcase, and Second Street leans into it with a multi-course dinner format. If you're into Napa and trust the Spoto brand, it's a worthwhile evening; if you wanted options, you're out of luck.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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