Tourist Trap Wine List Walks the Plank
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed February 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at this 280-year-old Savannah landmark reads like an afterthought stapled to a place mat. You get the sense wine service isn't on anyone's priority list here—understandable given the pirate-themed tourist crowds, but disappointing nonetheless. The list skews generic with tourist-trap pricing that makes you wonder if they're charging for the ambiance or the actual bottle.
What's here is predictable and plays it extremely safe: Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, Meiomi Pinot Noir, maybe a Ruffino Chianti if you're lucky. The focus is clearly on recognizable labels that won't scare off bus tour groups looking for something familiar. There's minimal depth, no regional focus beyond 'California and maybe Italy,' and zero adventurous picks. This is grocery store wine at restaurant markups, served in a historic building that deserves better.
Glass pours lean heavily on the usual suspects—expect Barefoot, Cavit, and other brands you'd find at a hotel bar. Selection is minimal, maybe five whites and five reds at most, with zero rotation or seasonal changes. If you're ordering by the glass here, you're paying $10-12 for wines that retail for $8 a bottle.
House Red (if they have one) — $8
Honestly, the best value is probably whatever basic table wine they're pouring as house—at least you won't feel gouged when it tastes like what it is
Anything from the beer list
This isn't a wine play—if they have local Georgia craft beers, that's your actual hidden gem here
Any bottle over $50
The markup at this price point will be painful, and the storage conditions in a busy tourist restaurant don't inspire confidence for age-worthy bottles
Sweet tea (alcoholic version if available) + Honey Pecan Fried Chicken
Look, we're being real—the vibe here calls for something more regional than wine, and Southern comfort food pairs better with local drinks anyway
❌ The Bottom Line
Come for the pirate history and the She-Crab soup, but leave wine expectations at the door. This list exists to fill a checkbox, not to enhance your meal—order a cocktail or local beer instead.
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Adventurous
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Sommelier Led
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Encyclopedic
Fair
Varietal Specific
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Steep
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Steep
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Acceptable
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Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Steep
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Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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