Chain Wine Bar That Actually Takes Wine Seriously
Overland Park · Seasonal New American, Fresh Grill and Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 29, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Seasons 52 - Overland Park’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Seasons 52 is the first thing that tells you this isn't a typical chain situation — 100 labels and 52 by-the-glass options is a real commitment, not a gimmick. It's polished, approachable, and clearly designed so that every table can find something without squinting at the menu in confusion. The range is safe but not lazy, which is more than you can say for most places charging $28 for a flatbread.
California dominates, as expected — Sonoma-Cutrer, Duckhorn Decoy, and Meiomi are doing heavy lifting here — but there's enough from France, Italy, New Zealand, and Oregon to keep things interesting. The list skews toward crowd-pleasing producers rather than anything that'll make a wine nerd's heart race, but the execution is consistent and the pricing stays mostly honest in the $35–$100 bottle range. Oregon representation is a nice touch for a national chain, and the New Zealand presence beyond Kim Crawford would be welcome. Don't come looking for grower Champagne or aged Barolo — this list is built for a Tuesday night out, and it does that well.
Fifty-two by-the-glass options is the whole brand identity, and they commit to it. Prices run $9–$18, which is fair for this market and the quality tier on offer. The selection covers enough ground — sparkling, white, red, rosé — that you won't feel boxed in, though the rotation appears set rather than seasonal.
Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon — $13/glass (est.)
Decoy punches above its price point consistently — it's Duckhorn's more accessible label but it's still well-made, and getting it by the glass at a fair pour price beats paying full bottle markup at a steakhouse.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay
Most people at a chain wine bar reach for Kim Crawford on autopilot, but the Sonoma-Cutrer is a genuinely good Chardonnay from a top appellation. It's the kind of wine that costs real money at a retail shop and tends to get overlooked on a list like this because it's positioned next to flashier names.
La Marca Prosecco
La Marca is fine — it's everywhere, it's inoffensive, and it's also a $14 bottle at Costco. At restaurant glass-pour prices, you're massively overpaying for something with zero surprise factor. Order the Sonoma-Cutrer instead.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Cedar Plank–Roasted Salmon
Meiomi is soft, fruit-forward, and low enough in tannin that it doesn't fight the salmon's richness — the smoky char from the cedar plank actually plays nicely against that ripe berry character. It's not a revelatory pairing, but it works every time.
The Bottom Line
Seasons 52 Overland Park is the rare chain that treats wine as a genuine priority rather than an afterthought — the list is deep, the pricing is honest, and the by-the-glass program is genuinely impressive in scope. It's not where you go to geek out, but it's absolutely where you send a friend who wants a solid glass of wine with a good meal without any stress.
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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