Intimate Nashville spot with solid fundamentals
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 2, 2026
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Walking into The 404 Kitchen, the wine list reads like a safe neighborhood pick—nothing that'll blow your mind, but nothing that'll embarrass you either. It's the kind of list built for date nights and business dinners where wine matters but isn't the main event.
The selection skews Old World with a focus on France and Italy, hitting the expected regions: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Tuscany, Piedmont. There's a respectable showing of domestic bottles from California and Oregon, leaning toward established names rather than garage producers. The list avoids deep cuts or natural wine experiments, sticking to recognizable labels that won't scare off conservative drinkers. Depth is middling—you'll find multiple price points in major regions, but don't expect bin numbers or library vintages.
The glass program runs about 10-12 options, rotating seasonally with a mix of whites, reds, and a sparkling option. Pricing sits in the $12-18 range per pour, which tracks for Nashville's upscale-casual scene. Pours are generous and the selections favor crowd-pleasers like Sancerre, Oregon Pinot, and accessible Rhône blends over anything adventurous.
Domaine de la Mordorée Tavel Rosé — $52
Full-bodied rosé from the Southern Rhône that drinks way bigger than its price tag suggests—serious food wine that handles rich dishes
Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge
Mourvèdre-driven Provence red that most people skip because they think Provence = rosé—this bottle has structure and age-worthiness
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $140+ for a $60 retail bottle that you can find at any steakhouse—Nashville pricing on autopilot
Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve + Pan-Seared Scallops
Alsatian richness and texture matches the scallop sweetness without overwhelming delicate seafood flavors
The Bottom Line
The 404 Kitchen won't give you wine list FOMO, but it won't let you down either. It's the reliable friend who shows up on time—just don't expect fireworks.
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STK Nashville is a nightclub that serves steaks and has a wine list to match the energy — loud, familiar, and not particularly interested in your education. Come for the scene, order the bottle that sounds good to you, and don't expect the list to surprise you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Nashville · American Grille
Del Frisco's Grille Nashville is coasting hard on brand recognition with a wine list that a decent gastropub would be embarrassed by. Swing by for happy hour, grab a $10 pour, and don't expect anyone to help you think about what you're drinking.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Nashville · Nashville · American, French
Gannons is a reliable, well-curated wine destination dressed in hotel restaurant clothing — the sommelier team knows the list, the glass pour selection is strong, and the Italian and French highlights give it more personality than the Napa-heavy surface suggests. The markups lean steep, but the execution earns its Wine Spectator badge. We'd send a friend here.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Nashville · Nashville · Southern American, Steakhouse
Deacon's won't expand your wine horizons, but if California Cabernet with your steak is the plan — and in Nashville, it often is — Andrew Lizardo's program delivers with confidence. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is earned, even if the list plays it safe.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
West End · Nashville · Seafood
Halls Catch is the right call for a Nashville seafood dinner when you want a wine list that won't embarrass you — just don't come looking for adventure outside the California zip codes. Send a friend here if they love Napa and know what they're ordering; send them somewhere else if they want to explore.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Green Hills · Nashville · Seafood, Steakhouse
Char is a dependable, well-executed steakhouse wine list that's built for crowd-pleasing, not adventuring — if California Cabernet is your comfort zone, you'll be happy here. Send a friend who wants a reliable pour with a prime cut; don't send the friend who just got back from a natural wine bar in Copenhagen.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Aurora · New American
The Common Good is doing more with its wine list than its Aurora zip code might suggest — 73 labels, a thoughtful Chardonnay section spanning California to Western Australia, and 24 pours by the glass gives you real options. Markup runs a bit steep across the board, and we don't have enough intel on staff knowledge or red selections to call this anything more than a reliable neighborhood overachiever. If you care about wine and you're eating in Aurora, this is the room.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Smyrna · Atlanta · New American
Muss & Turner's isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — and that honesty is oddly refreshing. If you're in Smyrna on a Tuesday, the reported wine-focused night is reason enough to show up early, grab a seat, and let the shrimp and grits do the heavy lifting while you figure out what's on the list.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
Soho's wine list is built for people who already know what they like — California reds, recognizable labels, no curveballs. The markup is real (Faust at $132/bottle and Moët at $138 are tough to justify), but the by-the-glass depth gives you flexibility to stay in a reasonable range. If you're here for the food and want a no-drama pour, you'll find it — just don't come expecting discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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