Pretty Room, Steep Pours, Solid Trophy Bottles
Fort Lauderdale · Modern American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 1, 2026
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Walking into TIMBR — either under the 50,000-flower glass pyramid or through the firefly-lit Parc — you're immediately in a place that takes atmosphere seriously. The wine list feels like a natural extension of that: polished, aspirational, and clearly aimed at people celebrating something. Whether that something justifies the prices is a different conversation.
The list leans hard into California and prestige Champagne, with Napa Cabernet doing a lot of heavy lifting — Opus One, Daou Patrimony, and Aloft sitting at the top of the range. Super Tuscans get a solid showing with both Sassicaia and Tignanello on the card, which is a nice touch for the Italian-leaning crowd. France shows up mainly in the bubble aisle (Dom Pérignon, Perrier-Jouët, Veuve) plus some Loire and Burgundy representation, though that side of the list feels underdeveloped compared to the California muscle. There's enough here to work with, but don't come looking for anything off the beaten path — this list is built for recognition, not discovery.
Eighteen-plus by-the-glass options is a genuinely strong number for a Las Olas dining room, and the $10–$25 range means there's something for every budget at the table. We'd love to know more about how frequently the glass list rotates, but the sheer volume suggests they're not just pouring the same two Chardonnays all night.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label — $170
In a list where bottles quickly spiral past $400, Veuve at $170 is the most approachable entry point for something that actually feels celebratory. It's a workhorse Champagne that fits the room and won't leave your wallet sobbing.
Humble Beginnings Pinot Noir
At $220, it's easy to overlook this one when Opus One is sitting right there demanding attention — but a well-sourced Pinot Noir in a list this Cab-heavy is worth a second look. Most tables will walk past it chasing the trophy bottles, which means you can quietly enjoy it while everyone else blows their budget.
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros
A 91% markup on a $55 retail bottle is a hard pill to swallow. Rombauer is a perfectly fine, crowd-pleasing Chardonnay, but at $105 a bottle you're paying a serious premium for a wine you can find at any well-stocked grocery store. Pass.
Tignanello Super Tuscan + Charred Octopus
Tignanello's Sangiovese-driven backbone and earthy, herb-touched character holds up against the smokiness of charred octopus without steamrolling it. It's a classic Old World move that plays well against the wood-fired technique TIMBR clearly loves.
The Bottom Line
TIMBR is a great-looking room with a wine list that mostly plays to the crowd — big California names, prestige Champagne, and markups to match the chandeliers. Come here for the occasion, order strategically, and you'll have a fine night; come here expecting discovery or fair value and you'll leave a little deflated.
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian, Floridian
La Fuga earns its Wine Spectator hardware with a focused Italian-California list that does right by the food — just be prepared for steep markups on the prestige bottles. Send a friend here when they want serious Italian wine with their pasta and a view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Anthony's Runway 84 is a Fort Lauderdale institution that knows its audience and delivers exactly what it promises: big Napa names, old-school Italian comfort, and no surprises. Wine-forward diners may find the list a little safe, but the Italian highlights and the fresh Wine Spectator Award of Excellence signal that someone here is paying attention — even if the list isn't ready to take risks.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Steak 954 is a legitimately strong wine program for a beach hotel steakhouse — deep on the producers that matter, proper storage, and a by-the-glass count that punches above its weight. Markups are what they are at this address, but if you pick smart, this is a great place to drink wine with a serious piece of beef.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale · French, Japanese
MAASS is the real thing — a sommelier-driven program with genuine depth, proper glassware, and staff that actually knows what's in the cellar. Markups run steep at the top end, but this is a Best of Award of Excellence list for a reason, and it earns every bit of the credential.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Daniel's is a legitimate Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence earner — the list is deep, the heavy hitters are all here, and the room is built for serious wine drinking. The markups sting and there's no sommelier pushing you toward discovery, but if you know what you're looking for, this is one of Fort Lauderdale's best bottles-over-dinner experiences.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Glendale · Modern American
The Lola isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that perfectly clear. If you're eating here, order the Chandon to start, pick the Cape Mentelle Semillon if you want to feel something, and budget the rest of your enthusiasm for the food.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Valette is the wine country restaurant experience done right — deeply local, properly staffed, and serious about what's in the glass, even if the markups ask you to pay for the zip code. Send your friends here if they're already in Healdsburg; just tell them to skip the Phelps.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Cooper's Hawk Annapolis is exactly what it is — a well-run, corporate winery restaurant where the wine list exists entirely in-house and the experience is built for people who want wine to be easy, not educational. Send your parents here without hesitation; send your wine-obsessed friend somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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