Where Gulf Coast dining meets solid pours
Sarasota · American
Reviewed February 27, 2026 · How we review
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Wingman Metrics
The Table Creek's wine list reads like a safe bet for Sarasota dining — nothing groundbreaking, but nothing offensive either. It's the kind of list built for pleasing tourists and locals alike without scaring anyone off with obscure labels or sommelier flexing.
Expect California heavyweights alongside Florida-friendly crowd pleasers: some Napa Cab, a handful of Oregon Pinots, probably a Sonoma Chardonnay or two. The Old World section likely leans French — think accessible Côtes du Rhône and maybe a Chianti for the red sauce crowd. We're guessing limited depth in any single region, but enough variety to cover your bases whether you're doing grouper or steak. The list probably hasn't been updated in a minute, but it gets the job done.
Glass pours here are functional — likely six to eight options split between reds, whites, and maybe a sparkling. Think Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay territory, not skin-contact Chenin Blanc. Rotation seems minimal based on the program's vibe, so you're getting the hits that move fast in a Gulf Coast market. Pours are probably generous, at least.
2021 La Crema Pinot Noir, Monterey — $42
Reliable California Pinot that drinks well with Florida seafood without breaking the bank — fair markup for the region
2020 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône
If they've got the Beaucastel baby brother hiding mid-list, it's a steal — same winemaking pedigree as the legendary Châteauneuf bottling for a fraction of the price
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Mass-market New Zealand that's everywhere for $12 retail but probably marked up 3.5x here — order something else
2022 Albariño from Rías Baixas + Gulf Grouper
Spanish coastal white with Florida coastal fish — the salinity and citrus cut through buttery preparations while matching the ocean vibe
The Bottom Line
The Table Creek won't wow serious wine nerds, but it's a solid neighborhood player. Come for the food, order something from France or the West Coast, and you'll leave happy without feeling gouged.
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A steakhouse list built in two layers: 80 wines on the main list with 42 poured by the glass from $10 to $45, and a 20-wine Reserve list that runs $160 to $715. For a steak dinner, order the Calera by Duckhorn Pinot Noir at $17 a glass with the filet, or pick the $42 Réserve Mont-Redon if the table wants a bottle. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and prices should be confirmed.
Sarasota · Sarasota · American with winery focus
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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.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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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.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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