Lake Views, Solid Pours, No Surprises
Greensboro · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 13, 2026
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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 & Retail
Tasting Room is the kind of wine bar Greensboro didn't know it needed — approachable enough for beginners, interesting enough for people who care, and free of the pretense that kills the fun. If you're in the area, skip the chain restaurant wine list and come here instead.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Friendly Center · Greensboro · Korean Fried Chicken and Asian Fusion
Bonchon Greensboro is a legitimately great spot for Korean fried chicken, and the wine list knows it's irrelevant. Come for the wings, drink the beer, and only touch the Canyon Road if it's $3 a glass.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Friendly Center / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Asian-inspired Chinese
P.F. Chang's Greensboro checks the box on wine the same way it checks every other corporate box — reliably, joylessly, and at a markup. If you're here for the food, stick to the Riesling and call it a night; the rest of the list isn't worth the deliberation.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Wendover / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Casual American steakhouse with Australian-inspired theme
We wouldn't send a friend here for the wine — we'd tell them to order a beer or a cocktail and save their wine calories for somewhere that gives a damn. The food can be fine; the wine program is an afterthought.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Friendly Center · Greensboro · Upscale Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Greensboro doesn't take risks with wine, and it doesn't need to — the list is professionally managed, properly stored, and staffed by someone who actually knows it. If you're celebrating a promotion, this works. Just don't expect to discover anything.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Westridge / Holden Road · Greensboro · Italian
Positano isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its Italian-focused list punches well above its neighborhood-restaurant weight class. Fair prices, real regional variety, and a few genuinely interesting picks make this worth ordering a bottle instead of just a cocktail.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Baltimore · American
Give the international and local sections a look before defaulting to Burgundy. Sula at $70 and Old Westminster at $90 offer different budget options. These are posted bottle prices, not guaranteed stock; confirm availability. This menu guide doesn't rate service or cellar conditions.
· Key West · American
Caroline's Café is not a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — the identical pricing across all five house labels makes that abundantly clear. If you're in Key West looking for something interesting in your glass, keep walking; if you just need a cold pour of Chardonnay with your lunch and aren't asking questions, $8 gets you there without drama.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Kerns · Portland · American
Noble Rot is the rare restaurant wine program that would hold up as a standalone wine bar — deep list, sharp staff, fair prices, and a view that makes the whole experience feel earned. Send your friends here. Send yourself here.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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