Lebanese wine in Buckhead? We're listening.
Buckhead · Atlanta · Modern Lebanese · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 5, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Zakia Modern Lebanese Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Zakia lands in Buckhead with a polished, upscale vibe and a wine program that leans into its Lebanese identity — which is either exciting or puzzling depending on how adventurous you're feeling on a Tuesday night. The list is not long, but it's pointed, and that focus on Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean producers is rare enough in Atlanta to make us pay attention.
We don't have a full menu in hand, but the regional focus here appears to be on Lebanese wines — a smart, coherent choice that matches the kitchen's identity. The Bekaa Valley produces some genuinely interesting bottles, from Chateau Musar to younger producers doing fresh, aromatic whites and structured reds, so a thoughtfully curated Lebanese-forward list could be a real differentiator. What we can't confirm is depth: whether this is a tight five-bottle selection or a more considered exploration of the region is unclear from available sources. If the list skews short and doesn't rotate, that's a missed opportunity at this price point.
By-the-glass details are unavailable from current sources, so we can't tell you how many pours are on offer or whether they rotate. At a Buckhead restaurant in the $31–$50 entree range, you'd expect at least four to six glass options — and ideally at least one Lebanese pour to match the concept. We'd ask your server directly.
The Bottom Line
Zakia is the kind of place that could quietly become Atlanta's most interesting wine stop for Lebanese producers — but we don't yet have enough list detail to send you there with confidence for the wine alone. The food looks outstanding, the lamb chops and baba ghanoush are calling, and if the wine list actually delivers on its regional premise, this earns a Wild Card badge in the truest sense. Go for dinner, ask what's Lebanese on the list, and report back.
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