Local roots, solid pours, no drama
Midtown · Harrisburg · New American / Farm-to-table · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed July 19, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at The Millworks won't stop you in your tracks, but it won't embarrass you either. It fits the room — a converted industrial space with craft beer on tap and art on the walls — and it doesn't try to be more than it is. Prices are honest, and that counts for a lot.
The list spans California, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Austria, Australia, and France, which is a lot of ground for a brewery-restaurant in Harrisburg. The presence of Galen Glen from Andreas, PA is a genuine nod to local producers and the kind of choice that suggests someone on staff actually cares. You'll also find Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner from Austria and Simonet Blanc de Blanc Brut from the Loire, which are both more interesting than the average casual dining list would bother with. The red side leans predictable — Lapis Luna, McManis, Santa Julia — but they're competent and priced without greed.
Sixteen by-the-glass options in the $10–$13 range is a solid offering for this type of spot. The range covers white, red, rosé, bubbly, and even a Moscato for the crowd that wants one. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority — the list reads like it's been stable for a while — but consistency isn't the worst thing.
Galen Glen Rosé — $11/glass, $36/bottle
A Pennsylvania rosé at $11 a glass is the kind of local-first bet that usually disappoints — this one doesn't. Galen Glen is one of the state's more serious producers, and getting their rosé at these prices is a genuine find. Order the bottle.
Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner
Most tables will walk right past this one and grab a Chardonnay. Don't. Austrian Grüner at a brewery-restaurant in Harrisburg is unexpected, and Huber is a reliable producer. It's the most interesting white on the list by a stretch.
Raywood Moscato
At $10 a glass it's technically the cheapest pour on the list, but Raywood is bulk California Moscato doing its best impression of a wine. If you want something sweet, the Galen Glen Semi-Dry Riesling is right there and actually worth drinking.
Galen Glen Semi-Dry Riesling + Wood-fired pizza
A little residual sugar and bright acidity from this Pennsylvania Riesling cuts right through the char and richness of a wood-fired pie. It's the kind of pairing that works because both things are doing exactly what they should.
The Bottom Line
The Millworks isn't a wine destination, but it's an honest one — fair prices, a few genuinely interesting choices, and a local Pennsylvania producer on the list that earns real respect. If you're eating here, you can drink well without overthinking it.
· Harrisburg · Italian
Mangia Qui is a genuinely appealing spot — the food, the room, and the service cadence all point toward a place that takes the dining experience seriously. The Italian wine focus is the right instinct for this kitchen, and duck confit with a solid Tuscan red is exactly what this kind of room should be delivering. We just don't have enough confirmed wine list detail yet to tell you whether to come for the bottle or stick to the food. Worth a visit — ask your server what's good on the wine list and see what happens.
Plays It Safe
Steep
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Harrisburg · Italian
Zia's isn't a wine destination, but it's a reliable, fairly priced list that respects the room it's in and won't leave you feeling ripped off. If you're here for a nice Italian dinner and a couple of honest glasses of wine, it delivers.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Harrisburg · American/Gastropub
Federal Taphouse is a beer bar that happens to serve wine, and the list reflects exactly that priority order. If you're with a group split between pint-drinkers and wine-drinkers, it works — just don't expect anyone to geek out over the bottle selection with you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Harrisburg · New American
Home 231 is a solid neighborhood dinner spot where the wine list does its job without any drama — which is fine, as long as you're not expecting it to be the reason you showed up. Come for the food, order something simple off the list, and enjoy the room.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hershey · Harrisburg · Seafood/Steakhouse
Devon isn't breaking new ground, but for a chain steakhouse in Hershey, this wine list punches above its weight — especially if you gravitate toward Rieslings or Pinot Noir. We'd send a friend here knowing they won't get gouged and won't have to settle.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Harrisburg · New American/Steak
Black 'n Bleu is a perfectly fine place to eat a steak — the wine list, however, is an afterthought dressed up as a program. Skip the Woodbridge, grab the Argyle, and spend your energy on the food.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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