Best Wine Lists in Georgia

Hal's The Steakhouse

· Atlanta · Steakhouse

The Reliable

Hal's delivers a competent, Napa-forward bottle list that does exactly what a steakhouse wine program is supposed to do — just without much surprise or value mercy. Send a friend here if they want a reliable big-red experience; warn them to leave the credit card breathing room.

Nando's Peri-Peri

· Atlanta · Fast Casual

The Lazy List

Nando's is here for the chicken, and the wine list knows it — eight uninspired labels that exist to check a box, not to enhance your meal. Order the Vinho Verde, enjoy your peri-peri, and don't overthink it.

Bici

· Atlanta · Italian

The Reliable

Bici's wine list won't knock you sideways, but it's honest, Italian-focused, and fairly priced — a reliable partner to the food. We'd send a friend here and tell them to skip the Sauvignon Blanc and go straight for the Greco.

SouthernNational

· Atlanta · Southern

The Wild Card

SouthernNational is doing something genuinely unusual — running a tight, Europe-forward wine list inside a Southern kitchen, and mostly pulling it off. If you're tired of the same Sonoma Pinot and overpriced Malbec at every restaurant in town, this list is worth your attention.

Apt 4B

· Atlanta · Caribbean-inspired / New American

The Lazy List

Apt 4B is a vibe-first spot where the wine list feels like an afterthought that got handed to a brand manager. Come for the food and the atmosphere — but if wine matters to you, order a cocktail instead.

New York Prime Atlanta

· Atlanta · Steakhouse

The Reliable

New York Prime's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for its audience — safe, recognizable, and priced for expense accounts. If you know what you want and don't mind paying for it, you'll be fine; just don't come looking for discovery.

Proof & Provision

Midtown · Atlanta · Hotel Bar / American

The Reliable

Proof & Provision isn't a wine destination, and it knows it. But the pricing is honest, the Grüner Veltliner earns its spot, and if you're already at the Georgian Terrace, you could do significantly worse than this list. Go in with appropriate expectations and you'll leave satisfied.

Krog Bar

· Atlanta · Wine bar / tapas

The Wild Card

Krog Bar is the rare spot where a short list feels like a feature, not a limitation. If you want to drink well by the glass without committing to a bottle or decoding a 12-page novel of a wine list, this is your place.

Kevin Rathbun's Krog Bar

Inman Park · Atlanta · Wine bar / tapas

The Wild Card

Krog Bar isn't trying to win awards for its wine program — it's trying to make sure you have a great glass while you eat well, and on that count it delivers consistently. Send your friends here, point them toward the Tempranillo or the Lambrusco, and stop overthinking it.

Stats Brewpub

Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · Sports Bar / American

The Lazy List

Stats is a brewpub — drink the beer. But if you need a glass of wine while watching the game, the Whitehaven or the rosé will get you through the night without embarrassing anyone. Just don't come here expecting the wine list to be the point.

Atlas Lounge (The Garden Room at St. Regis)

Buckhead · Atlanta · Cocktail Lounge / Small Plates

The Reliable

The Garden Room isn't a wine destination, but it's a respectable place to drink if you know what to order. Come for the bubbles, the Boscarelli, or the Riesling — and manage your expectations on the markup.

Drafting Table Cocktails & Kitchen

Downtown · Atlanta · Hotel Restaurant / New American

The Lazy List

This is a hotel wine list that knows it's a hotel wine list and isn't embarrassed about it. If you're eating here because your conference badge requires it, grab the Craggy Range and move on — but don't make a special trip.