Two45 Waterfront Grille

You're sitting in a hotel restaurant with a killer view of Lake Erie, and the wine list arrives looking exactly like you'd expect from a hotel restaurant with a killer view of Lake Erie. Sixteen bottles, zero surprises — it's a list built for the path of least resistance, not for anyone chasing a rabbit hole. That said, it's clean, readable, and nothing here is going to embarrass you.

The 16-bottle list leans hard on California with pit stops in Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, and Washington State — respectable range on paper, but the producers tell the real story. Castle Rock, Mark West, Murphy-Goode, and Prophecy are all perfectly drinkable brands you'd find at any grocery store, which is fine if you just want a glass of Chardonnay with your salmon but frustrating if you're hoping for anything to get excited about. The Italian presence — Cielo and Ca' Montini Pinot Grigio, Ruby Donna Rosé, and a couple of Proseccos — adds a little texture, and Peter Yealands from Marlborough is genuinely a solid producer that earns its spot. There are real gaps in the red wine depth: one Pinot Noir, one Merlot, one Cab, and nothing even nodding toward Syrah, Zinfandel, or anything old-world red.

Here's the rare thing: every bottle on the list is also available by the glass, so the entire program is a by-the-glass program. That's actually a guest-friendly move for a hotel dining room, even if the selection itself doesn't push any limits. At $8+ a pour, you're not getting fleeced on the low end, but don't expect your server to walk you through nuances — this is more of a point-and-order situation.