Two Hundred Bottles Deep, and Monday Is Sacred
Downtown Fort Myers · Fort Myers · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 9, 2026
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The wine list at Sea Salt lands with real weight — 200+ selections, an on-staff sommelier, and a Monday half-price bottle program that should make every other restaurant in Fort Myers feel embarrassed. This is not a seafood restaurant that happens to have wine; this is a place that takes both seriously.
California anchors the list with recognizable heavy-hitters, but France and Italy add enough Old World backbone to keep things interesting across the spread. New Zealand shows up too — Cloudy Bay is a crowd-pleaser but its presence alongside Merry Edwards signals that whoever built this list understands the range of what a seafood program actually needs. With 200+ bottles, there are inevitably safe choices, but the depth suggests someone curated this with intention rather than just calling a distributor and saying yes to everything.
Twenty to thirty by-the-glass options is genuinely strong for this market — most upscale seafood spots in Florida stop at a dozen and call it a day. The presence of Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc as a glass pour would be a highlight worth ordering twice, especially sitting next to a plate of oysters.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc — half-price on Mondays
On a normal night this is a respectable but predictable pick. On Monday, when bottles under $100 are half price with no corkage fee, it becomes a genuinely smart move — especially with the salt-crusted whole fish or branzino.
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
Most guests at a seafood restaurant in Florida reach for the Chardonnay by reflex. Merry Edwards' Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River is richer and more textured than your standard Marlborough bottle, and it holds up to the lobster bisque in a way that the Rombauer simply won't.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine. It's also on every steakhouse list in America and has been coasting on its reputation for years. At a seafood-forward restaurant with 200 bottles to explore, defaulting to a $80+ Napa Cab because you recognize the name is a waste of the list — and the sommelier's time.
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc + Oysters on the half shell
The wine's bright acidity and subtle herbaceous notes cut through the brine and fat of a fresh oyster without overwhelming the delicate salinity that Sea Salt specifically showcases. This is the kind of pairing that makes you feel like you made a good decision.
Monday — Half-price bottles of wine under $100, no corkage fee
The Bottom Line
Sea Salt is one of the stronger wine programs you'll find attached to a seafood restaurant in Southwest Florida — deep list, a knowledgeable team, and a Monday bottle deal that's genuinely worth scheduling around. Yes, send your friends here for wine.
Downtown River District · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Blu Sushi Downtown isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to have a decent glass while eating good rolls in a fun room. Send your friend here for a night out — just tell them to skip the Rombauer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Mori Sushi & Grill isn't the place you go for a wine adventure, but the list is priced fairly and the Sauvignon Blancs do real work alongside the food. Grab a glass of Nobilo, order the sashimi, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Italian-American, family-style
Two Meatballs isn't a wine destination, but the Italian backbone of the list is honest and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel robbed. Order the Barbera, get the baked ziti, and let the chaos of the dining room do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / US-41 · Fort Myers · Wine Bar, New American
Non Chalance has all the right intentions — a chill wine bar vibe with small plates in a neighborhood that needed it — but the list leans hard on low-cost, high-markup retail staples that don't hold up under scrutiny. Come for the atmosphere, but go easy on the bottle orders.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Rooftop Bar / Tapas & Small Plates
Beacon Social Drinkery is a genuinely fun place to watch the sun go down — just don't come here expecting the wine list to match the altitude. Order a cocktail, enjoy the view, and if you must have wine, the Crios Rosé is your move.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Upscale Contemporary Seafood and American
The Silver King won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either — and for a hotel restaurant in Fort Myers, that's a genuine win. Take the Leflaive, skip the Rombauer, and enjoy the river view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Sonoma · Seafood
Willi's is a wild card in the best sense — a casual Sonoma seafood bar running a wine list that belongs in a much more serious room. The by-the-glass depth alone is worth showing up for, and the pricing is honest by the region's standards. If you're anywhere near Healdsburg, order the Assyrtiko and thank us later.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Seafood
The Marshall Store earns its reputation as a low-key, scenic spot for fresh West Coast oysters and smoked salmon — and if that's your mission, it delivers. But the wine program is effectively an afterthought: undocumented, uncurated, and not a reason to visit. Bring a bottle from one of the Healdsburg producers down the road, check the corkage policy at the door, and spend your energy on the food.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Seafood
Nick's Cove earns a Wild Card badge because it's doing something specific and doing it with conviction: a seafood restaurant on the Sonoma Coast that built its list around sparkling wine and Chardonnay is a confident, logical bet. The markups get steep as you climb the ladder — Cristal at $750 and Dom Pérignon at $650 are priced for occasion, not for value — but there are real finds at the $80-$155 range if you know where to look. Come for the Failla, stay for the Radio-Coteau.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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