Jersey City's Unexpected Wine Overachiever
· Jersey City · Japanese · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 14, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Stingray Lounge’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into a Japanese lounge in Jersey City and find Klepka-Sausse Extra Brut Grand Cru and a Weingut Aigner Grüner Veltliner on the same list — that's not what you were expecting, and neither were we. Twenty-one labels is a tight ship, but whoever built this list was paying attention. It reads like someone actually thought about it rather than just calling their Sysco rep.
The list punches across multiple regions without spreading itself too thin: there's Argentine Malbec from Altos Las Hormigas, a Loire Sauvignon Blanc from Foucher Lebrun, a proper Sancerre from Domaine de Sacy, and an Austrian Grüner from Weingut Aigner — all on a list small enough to fit on one page. The Champagne section alone earns points: Canard-Duchêne at $50 and Klepka-Sausse Extra Brut Grand Cru at $110 sitting alongside accessible Cavas is a smart, layered approach. Red drinkers are not forgotten — the Finca Villacreces Pruno Tempranillo 2019 adds genuine Old World credibility. The main gap is depth in Italian reds and anything from Germany or Alsace beyond the lone Austrian entry.
Nineteen of twenty-one bottles are available by the glass, which is nearly the entire list — a genuinely generous commitment that lets you explore without committing to a full bottle. Pours range from $9 to $18, with the Domaine de Sacy Sancerre topping out at $18/glass and rosé starting at $10/glass from Moulin De Gassac. That range makes this place surprisingly approachable for a lounge environment.
The Bottom Line
For a Japanese lounge with a 21-bottle list, Stingray is doing more work than it has any reason to. The Grüner, the Loire whites, and that Grand Cru Champagne are all legitimate finds at prices that won't sting. If you're nearby and want something better than the usual sushi-spot house white, this is worth the detour.
· Jersey City · Italian
Laico's has been doing this for over 30 years, and the wine list isn't why people keep coming back — the Chicken Francese and the neighborhood warmth are. If you're looking for a deep cellar or adventurous pours, this isn't your spot. But if you want a solid glass of something Italian to wash down a classic red-sauce dinner without getting gouged, Laico's delivers exactly what it promises.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Amanda's isn't going to make a wine lover's heart race, but it's doing the honest work: fair prices, enough variety to match a proper New American menu, and a by-the-glass program deep enough to drink your way through a multi-course meal without getting stuck. If you're in Jersey City and want a reliable bottle without a markup argument, this list delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· 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
Jersey City · Jersey City · Italian
Il Tavolo isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a reliable Italian spot with fair pours, sensible pricing, and enough range to keep the table happy. If you're in Jersey City and want a glass of Chianti that won't cost you a car payment, this is a safe and honest bet.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Anthony David's wine list is reliable without being exciting — it does the job for a casual dinner without making you work too hard or feel gouged at the lower price points. The by-the-glass program is legitimately strong for a list this size, and the Crémant de Loire is a smart pour. If you're a wine-first diner, this isn't your destination, but if you're coming for a neighborhood meal and want a decent glass to go with it, you'll leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · Omakase
The food concept at Sushi by Bou deserves a wine list that actually thinks about raw fish, delicate flavors, and how wine interacts with a progression of courses — and this list doesn't come close to that. Seven bottles, mostly supermarket staples, with no pricing transparency and no clear by-the-glass program. If you're going for the omakase experience, consider asking about corkage or ordering Champagne and leaving it at that.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Russian Hill · San Francisco · Japanese
A 60-page beverage list with a full sake section and an even bigger wine section arranged by grape. For wine, the glass page is the easy route: try the $30 Patara Marani Qvevri Rkatsiteli, or spend $40 on the 2002 Tavares Dão. This unrated guide covers the posted beverage list (updated August 2026), not service, storage or markups.
Streeterville · Chicago · Japanese
A French-led list at a Japanese restaurant, with a 20-wine glass page and a separate sake section. Start with the 16 Bourgueil Cabernet Franc by the glass, or the Kazumi Koshu at 39 with the tempura rock shrimp, and confirm current availability since the page shows no date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Order the $21 glass of Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo, or the $50 Signature Flight if you want three saké side by side. If you prefer wine, the Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin at $62 by the Coravin glass is the pour to look for. Confirm availability and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
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