Honest Pours for an Honest Night Out
South Roanoke / Franklin Road · Roanoke · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 10, 2026
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The wine list at Shakers doesn't try to be something it's not — 14 labels, all available by the glass, priced between $9 and $11. This is a neighborhood bar-and-grill that wants you fed and poured without a lot of fuss, and the wine list reflects exactly that.
The list leans hard on California with a handful of international flags planted for variety — a French rosé, an Italian Pinot Grigio, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and a Washington State Riesling round out an otherwise West Coast-heavy lineup. You're not finding any small producers or regional surprises here; this is supermarket-shelf territory with names like McManis, Ramsay, and Julia James. That said, these aren't bad wines — they're just predictable. The Cigar Box Malbec listing is worth a second look, though it's from California, not Mendoza, which is a minor but notable identity quirk.
The entire list of 14 bottles is available by the glass, which is legitimately great for a casual spot — no locked-away bottles you can't try without a full commitment. Pours run $9–$11, which is reasonable for Roanoke and keeps the evening from getting expensive. No rotating program or seasonal additions seem to be in play — what you see is what you get, night after night.
Lone Birch Riesling, Washington State — $9/glass
Washington Riesling at $9 a glass is a genuinely solid deal — the Columbia Valley does this grape well, and it's a style most guests won't expect to be good. A rare moment of regional interest on an otherwise predictable list.
Atlantique Rosé, France
It's the only French wine on the list and the only bottle that hints at something outside the California comfort zone. Most people ordering wine here will reach for the Cab or Chardonnay out of habit — don't. This is the move, especially in warmer months.
Oak Vineyards Chardonnay, California
Leading with a house Chardonnay from a brand called Oak Vineyards is telling you exactly what you're getting — a soft, oak-forward pour that'll be fine and forgettable. There are better options on this same list for the same $9.
Ramsay Cabernet Sauvignon, California + Baby Back Ribs
Ramsay Cab is a workhorse California red with enough dark fruit and structure to hold its own against smoky, saucy ribs. It's the most expensive glass on the list at $11, but it earns it here — the richness of the meat actually makes the wine taste better than it would on its own.
The Bottom Line
Shakers isn't a wine destination — it's a reliable neighborhood spot where the wine program does its job without drama. If you're here for ribs and a casual pour, you'll leave satisfied; just don't show up expecting discovery.
Downtown Roanoke · Roanoke · Cocktail Bar with Neapolitan-style Pizza
Stellina is a cocktail bar that happens to have a thoughtful four-bottle wine list, which is more than most cocktail bars can say. If you're there for the vibe and the pizza, the wine program will take care of you just fine — don't show up expecting a deep cellar.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hollins / North Roanoke · Roanoke · Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
Tokyo is a hibachi restaurant that happens to have wine, not the other way around — and that's fine, but don't make the wine the reason you come. Stick to the sake options, keep your glass price low, and enjoy the show.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Valley View / North Roanoke · Roanoke · American Chain
TGI Friday's Roanoke is a fine place to grab a beer or a Jack and Coke, but the wine program is a corporate afterthought with steep markups on bottom-shelf bottles. Order a cocktail, save the wine for somewhere that gives a damn.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Valley View / North Roanoke · Roanoke · Mexican
Abuelo's wine list exists to check a box, not to enhance your dinner — stick to the cocktails and revisit this list never. If someone at your table insists on wine, go Joel Gott and call it a night.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Southern Hills / Franklin Road · Roanoke · Steakhouse Chain
The markups are honest and the Mollydooker pour is a genuine saving grace, but this list exists to check a corporate box, not to help you drink well. Order the Mollydooker with your steak, skip any bottle over $40, and keep your expectations calibrated to the Bloomin' Onion energy of the room.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Gainsboro · Roanoke · American Rustic / French-inspired Southern
The Pine Room is a great spot for a drink and a burger in a handsome historic room, but the wine list is an afterthought in a state with a legitimate wine culture worth showcasing. Order a cocktail or ask for whatever's on tap, and don't make a trip here specifically for the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eagle Ranch · Vail · American
The Wild Sage is your dependable neighborhood spot in Eagle Ranch — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you at dinner either. Watch the markups on the top-shelf Napa bottles and stick to the mid-range, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Waterfront · Traverse City · American
Warehouse Kitchen + Cork won't win any awards for depth or ambition, but it plays its hand honestly — fair prices, solid local representation, and a full by-the-glass program that respects your wallet. If you're in Traverse City and want a glass of something local with a water view, this works.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Truckee · Truckee · American
Sunnyside is a casual lodge restaurant wearing a serious wine list under its flannel — the markup is steep and it won't win any awards for staff expertise, but the producer lineup is legitimately impressive for where you're sitting. If you're already at the lake, this is absolutely worth ordering a real bottle.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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