Louisiana
Best Wine Lists in Louisiana
102 honest restaurant wine list reviews across 9 cities in Louisiana.
Latest Louisiana reviews
Cafe' Bella
· Lafayette · Italian
Cafe' Bella looks like a genuinely pleasant place to eat Italian in Lafayette, and the atmosphere alone earns it a shot. But until we can document the wine list properly — real bottles, real prices — we can't give you the specific guidance you deserve. Go for the Eggplant Parmigiana and the room; ask your server what they're pouring by the glass and take it from there.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Ruffino's
· Lafayette · Italian and Steakhouse
Ruffino's runs a reliable, crowd-pleasing wine program that punches above its market. The sparkling selection alone makes it worth a visit for celebration dinners, and the by-the-glass pricing is fair enough that you won't feel burned ordering two rounds. It's not a destination wine list, but it's the kind of program that doesn't let you down — and in Lafayette, that counts for something.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
· Lafayette · Gulf Coast New American
Spoonbill shouldn't have a list this considered, and that's the best thing we can say about it. For a small wine program in Lafayette, the presence of Beaujolais Cru, a pet nat, and an orange wine signals real curation — not just a distributor's default order. Glass prices are honest, the bottle markups don't gouge, and you're almost certain to find something worth drinking. If you're eating here, skip the default Cabernet and explore the French side of the list.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fogo de Chão
French Quarter · New Orleans · Brazilian churrasco steakhouse
Fogo de Chão New Orleans isn't a destination wine list, but the Monday-through-Thursday half-price South American bottle promotion is real and worth planning around — especially when producers like Catena and Zuccardi are on the menu. Come for the Picanha, stay for the deal, and don't overthink the wine program beyond that.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Active Program
Acceptable
We Olive & Wine Bar Shreveport
· Shreveport · Wine Bar / Tapas
We Olive earns its Wild Card badge by doing something Shreveport doesn't have a lot of: a genuinely wine-focused experience that doesn't require a special occasion or a big budget. The Wednesday half-price wine night alone is reason enough to put this in your rotation. If you're keeping it casual and want something more interesting than a chain restaurant list, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Acceptable
Carrabba's Italian Grill Shreveport
· Shreveport · Italian Chain
This is a chain wine list doing exactly what chain wine lists do: safe brands, predictable pricing, no real curation. The markups are real — Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay at $41 a bottle isn't the restaurant doing you any favors — and the selection never ventures beyond what you'd find at a supermarket. If wine matters to you, this isn't where you're going to find anything to talk about; if you just want a glass of something with your Chicken Bryan, it'll do the job.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Bourbon Bar Shreveport
· Shreveport · Wine & Cocktail Bar
Bourbon Bar Shreveport is a cocktail bar that happens to stock six bottles of wine, and the wine program reflects exactly that level of investment. Order a bourbon, save the wine night for somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Chianti Restaurant
· Shreveport · Italian Fine Dining
Chianti Restaurant is almost certainly the right call for a dressed-up dinner in Shreveport, but we can't give the wine list a real endorsement without more to work with. Come for the lamb chops and veal; approach the wine list with open eyes and a willingness to ask questions.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
French Market Bistro
· Baton Rouge · Fine Dining / French-Creole
French Market Bistro has the bones of a solid wine program — 72 labels, real Champagne houses, and one genuinely exciting Burgundy — but the list plays it so California-safe that the French-Creole kitchen deserves better company. A reliable stop, not a destination.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Veracruz Coastal Mexican
· Baton Rouge · Mexican / Coastal
Veracruz has a coastal Mexican concept with real potential, but nine bottles — mostly California supermarket staples — is not a wine program worth seeking out. Order the MAN Chenin Blanc or the rosé, and hope the food carries the night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Emeril's New Orleans
· New Orleans · Restaurant
Emeril's wine list punches above its size with smart French selections and a genuine commitment to aged bottles — but the markup is real and the by-the-glass story is unclear. Go in knowing what you want and you'll drink well; go in blind and your wallet may feel the consequences.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Proper
Mazen Grill
Kaliste Saloom · Lafayette · American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Mazen Grill is the kind of place you can trust to have a drinkable bottle for a special occasion without having to coach your dining companions through anything unfamiliar. The markups sting a little and the list plays it safe, but the range is real and the execution is solid enough to keep us coming back.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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All 102 Louisiana wine list reviews, A–Z
- 2Johns Steak & Seafood · Shreveport, LA
- 2Johns Steak and Seafood · Bossier City, LA
- Athena Greek and Lebanese Grill · Shreveport, LA
- BRQ Seafood & Barbeque · Baton Rouge, LA
- Beausoleil Restaurant & Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
- Bella Fresca · Shreveport, LA
- Bin 77 Bistro and Sidebar · Baton Rouge, LA
- Bistro Byronz · Baton Rouge, LA
- Blend Wine Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
- Bodega Wine Dive · Lake Charles, LA
- Bon Temps Grill · Lafayette, LA
- Bonefish Grill Lafayette · Lafayette, LA
- Bourbon Bar Shreveport · Shreveport, LA
- Brennan's Restaurant · New Orleans, LA
- Briquette · New Orleans, LA
- Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard · New Orleans, LA
- Cafe' Bella · Lafayette, LA
- Carrabba's Italian Grill Shreveport · Shreveport, LA
- Charley G's · Lafayette, LA
- Chemin à la Mer · New Orleans, LA
- Chianti Restaurant · Shreveport, LA
- Chophouse New Orleans – Prime Steaks · New Orleans, LA
- Clancy's · New Orleans, LA
- Cocha · Baton Rouge, LA
- Commander's Palace · New Orleans, LA
- Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse · New Orleans, LA
- Doe's Eat Place Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA
- Don's Seafood · Baton Rouge, LA
- Doris Metropolitan · New Orleans, LA
- Emeril's · New Orleans, LA
- Emeril's New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
- Fat Calf Brasserie · Shreveport, LA
- Fat Calf Brasserie Patio · Shreveport, LA
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
- Fogo de Chão · New Orleans, LA
- Frank's Louisiana Kitchen · Shreveport, LA
- Frank's Pizza Napoletana · Shreveport, LA
- French Market Bistro · Baton Rouge, LA
- GW Fins · New Orleans, LA
- Gabrielle Restaurant · New Orleans, LA
- Galatoire's · New Orleans, LA
- Galatoire's 33 Bar and Steak · New Orleans, LA
- Gautreau's · New Orleans, LA
- Half Shell Oyster House Lafayette · Lafayette, LA
- Jack Binion's Steak House · Shreveport, LA
- Jack Rose · New Orleans, LA
- Jimmy's Seafood & Steak · Shreveport, LA
- Juban's Restaurant & Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
- Ki' Mexico · Shreveport, LA
- King Brasserie · New Orleans, LA
- La Contea Italiano Ristorante · Baton Rouge, LA
- MaMou Restaurant · New Orleans, LA
- Mansurs on the Boulevard · Baton Rouge, LA
- Marcello's Wine Market & Cafe · Lafayette, LA
- Marcello's Wine Market Cafe · Lafayette, LA
- Mariner's Restaurant · Natchitoches, LA
- Mazen Grill · Lafayette, LA
- Meril · New Orleans, LA
- Miss River · New Orleans, LA
- Mr. B's Bistro · New Orleans, LA
- Muriel's Jackson Square · New Orleans, LA
- Parrain's Seafood Restaurant · Baton Rouge, LA
- Portobello's Grill · Baton Rouge, LA
- Ralph's on the Park · New Orleans, LA
- Restaurant August · New Orleans, LA
- Restaurant R'evolution · New Orleans, LA
- Ripple Wine Bar · Covington, LA
- Ristorante Del Porto · Covington, LA
- Romacelli Bistro e Vino · Lafayette, LA
- Ruffino's · Lafayette, LA
- Ruffino's On The River · Lafayette, LA
- Ruth's Chris Steak House · Baton Rouge, LA
- Saffron NOLA · New Orleans, LA
- SoLou · Baton Rouge, LA
- Social Southern Table & Bar · Lafayette, LA
- Solera · Baton Rouge, LA
- Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant · Lafayette, LA
- Sullivan's Steakhouse · Baton Rouge, LA
- Superior Grill · Shreveport, LA
- Superior's Steakhouse Piano Bar · Shreveport, LA
- Supper Club · Baton Rouge, LA
- Tableau · New Orleans, LA
- Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
- The Country Club · New Orleans, LA
- The Dakota Restaurant · Covington, LA
- The Gregory · Baton Rouge, LA
- The Grill Room · New Orleans, LA
- The Little Village - Airline · Baton Rouge, LA
- The Little Village - Downtown · Baton Rouge, LA
- The Pearl Shreveport · Shreveport, LA
- The Pelican Club · New Orleans, LA
- The River Room · Baton Rouge, LA
- The Saint Restaurant · St. Francisville, LA
- Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA
- Tujague's Restaurant · New Orleans, LA
- Veracruz Coastal Mexican · Baton Rouge, LA
- Vestal · Lafayette, LA
- Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse · Lake Charles, LA
- We Olive & Wine Bar Shreveport · Shreveport, LA
- Whiskey & Vine · Lafayette, LA
- Willie's Restaurant & Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
- Zea Rotisserie & Bar · Baton Rouge, LA
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