Beer Town, Don't Even Ask About Wine
Midtown / Spenard · Anchorage · Mexican / Pub / Pizza · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 21, 2026
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You flip to the drinks section and the wine list takes up about four lines — right between the margarita specials and the draft beer rundown. This place knows what it is, and wine is not it. That's not a criticism, just a clear statement of priorities.
The list is about as deep as a puddle in July. We're talking a handful of house pours — generic California Cabernet and Chardonnay — with no producers named, no vintages listed, and no discernible reason to choose one over another. There's no regional curiosity here, no nod to small producers, nothing that suggests anyone gave the wine program more than ten minutes of thought. If you came to Bear Tooth looking for a Willamette Pinot or even a decent Malbec, you took a wrong turn.
There are roughly 6–8 wines by the glass at $8–$11, which is honest Anchorage pricing for what you're getting. The options are generic enough that the list might as well read 'red' and 'white.' Rotation appears nonexistent — these are set-it-and-forget-it pours that haven't changed since someone typed up the menu.
House Cabernet Sauvignon — $10
At $10 a glass, you're not getting complexity — but you're getting an inoffensive red that won't fight with a slice of pizza or a plate of enchiladas. It's the most functional option on a very short list.
House Chardonnay
Nobody orders Chardonnay at a Tex-Mex pub, which means your glass arrives fast and nobody judges you for it. Chilled, simple, and it actually works alongside the fish tacos better than you'd expect.
House Cabernet Sauvignon
If you're eating the specialty pizza and thinking a glass of house Cab will elevate the experience — it won't. Save the $10, order a local draft, and be happier for it.
House Chardonnay + Fish Tacos
Cold, neutral white wine and fried or grilled fish in a taco is about as reliable as it gets. The Chardonnay isn't doing anything fancy, but it cuts through the richness and gets out of the way.
❌ The Bottom Line
Bear Tooth Grill is a legitimately great spot for beer, margaritas, pizza, and a movie — the wine list is just a formality. Order a craft beer, skip the wine entirely, and you'll have a fantastic time.
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