Lake Views, Solid Pours, No Surprises
Greensboro · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 13, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Table at the Lake feels exactly like the setting — relaxed, comfortable, and built for people who want something good without a lot of fuss. It's a 150-250 bottle list that leans hard into California and France, which is exactly what you'd expect from a casual fine dining spot tucked into Lake Oconee country. Nothing here is going to make a wine geek's heart race, but it's not trying to.
California anchors the list, with Napa Cabernet heavyweights like Jordan and Stag's Leap showing up alongside crowd-favorite Chardonnays from Sonoma-Cutrer and Rombauer — safe bets that earn their place on any lake house wine list. France gets a respectable showing through Burgundy stalwarts Louis Jadot and Joseph Drouhin, plus Bordeaux selections that add some old-world credibility. The list isn't adventurous — you won't find natural wine, skin-contact anything, or deep regional cuts from Jura or the Canary Islands — but it covers the bases well for its audience. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2024, which tracks: this is a competently curated list that punches at its weight class.
Ten to sixteen options by the glass is a healthy pour program for a restaurant of this size and setting — enough to work through a multi-course meal without repeating yourself. Prices run $12–$18, which is reasonable for a resort-adjacent spot where markup pressure is real. We'd expect the Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay and one of the Stag's Leap reds to anchor the BTG lineup, though the rotation doesn't appear to change much.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $40-$60 bottle estimate
Jordan is a name people recognize, which usually means restaurants abuse the markup. Here the pricing lands in a range that actually makes sense — this is a polished, food-friendly Cab that overdelivers for the money when restaurants don't get greedy with it.
Joseph Drouhin Burgundy
Most tables at a lake restaurant are going straight for the Napa Cab or the Rombauer Chard, which means the Drouhin Burgundy sits quietly on the list getting ignored. That's a mistake — Drouhin makes honest, terroir-driven Pinot Noir that's a far more interesting dinner companion than another big California red.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is fine, but it's also the most ordered Chardonnay in America at restaurants exactly like this one, and the markup reflects that popularity. You're paying for the name recognition. The Sonoma-Cutrer gives you a similar experience at a better price point.
Louis Jadot Burgundy + Grilled Filet Mignon
A filet's lean, clean beefiness doesn't need a wallop of Napa tannin — it needs something with a little more finesse. A Jadot Burgundy brings earthy depth and enough structure to hold up to the char without overwhelming the meat. It's the move most tables here won't make, which is exactly why you should.
The Bottom Line
Table at the Lake isn't a destination wine list, but it's a genuinely solid one for a lakeside casual fine dining room — fair prices, recognizable producers, and enough range to keep a table happy through a full meal. If you're already out there for the views and the filet, the wine program won't let you down.
South Elm · Greensboro · Wine bar & cheese
Lewis & Elm earns the Wild Card badge because it's the kind of unexpected neighborhood wine bar that punches well above its zip code — a sommelier-curated list leaning into Tuscany, Greece, and Sicily inside a cozy South Elm storefront is not what most people expect to find in Greensboro. We'd happily send a friend here for a flight and a cheese board, and tell them to actually listen to whatever the staff recommends. Just know that our sourced pricing detail is thin right now, so go in with curiosity and ask questions — that's the right posture for a place like this anyway.
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· Greensboro · New American and Wine Bar
1808 Craft & Vine is doing something quietly smart: a fully by-the-glass list at prices that don't punish curiosity, with enough international range to keep things interesting. We don't know the food, we don't know the staff, and the list isn't going to wow a Burgundy collector — but if you're in Greensboro and want to drink something you'd never order at a chain steakhouse, this is the move.
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· Greensboro · Wine and Cocktail Bar
Marjae's is doing something genuinely uncommon for a mid-size Southern city: running a wine-forward space with actual expertise behind it, at prices that won't make you wince. We'd send a friend here for a low-key date night or a Thursday tasting without hesitation — just go in ready to ask questions, because the staff seems like they actually want to answer them.
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· Greensboro · Cocktail and Wine Bar
Bitters Social House isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is genuinely fair, a couple of producer picks show real effort, and the by-the-glass setup means you can drink well without committing to a bottle. If you're in Greensboro and need a glass before or after dinner, this is a perfectly honest place to have one.
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· Greensboro · Italian Steakhouse
Giovanni's is a reliable neighborhood anchor — the room is good, the food has a loyal following, and the Italian reds give you enough to work with if you dig past the Sand Point labels. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation; we'd just steer them straight toward the Barolo or Brunello and skip the California filler.
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· Greensboro · Steakhouse
Fleming's Greensboro is doing more than most chain steakhouses bother to do with wine — 42 by-the-glass options and actual Alsatian whites on a Greensboro wine list deserves acknowledgment. The markups are real and the list isn't going to surprise anyone who's been to a Fleming's before, but if you're eating a bone-in ribeye and want a proper glass without guesswork, this delivers.
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Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
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· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
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Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
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