Bonefish Grill
Chain seafood, chain wine, no surprises
Hamilton Place · Chattanooga · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Bonefish Grill reads like a greatest hits album you've heard a hundred times — familiar names, safe picks, nothing that's going to make you put down your phone. It's a corporate seafood chain doing what corporate seafood chains do: stocking the wines everyone already knows so nobody has to make a decision. That's not a compliment, but it's also not a disaster.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard on California and New Zealand, with a predictable Pacific Northwest cameo. Rombauer Chardonnay and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc are doing the heavy lifting here, which tells you exactly who this list was built for — guests who point at a name they recognize and feel good about it. There's no old-world presence to speak of, no interesting regional producers, and zero willingness to take a swing on anything unfamiliar. If you're hoping to stumble onto a grower Champagne or a funky Willamette Pinot, keep moving.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program runs 12-18 options, which sounds generous until you realize most of them are the same six grapes in different branded bottles. Meiomi Pinot Noir will absolutely be on that list, and it will absolutely be marked up more than it should be. Rotation appears to be nonexistent — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program designed for consistency across 200+ locations, not discovery.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — null
If you're eating seafood at a chain restaurant, at least play to the menu. Kim Crawford is ubiquitous for a reason — it's crisp, citrus-forward, and cuts through fried and grilled fish better than anything else on this list. It's not exciting, but it's the right call.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Look, Rombauer is polarizing — it's rich, it's oaky, it's everything natural wine people hate. But if you're ordering something indulgent like the Bang Bang Shrimp and leaning into a full, buttery pour, this is the move. Most people here will default to something lighter and miss the point entirely.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
You can buy this at Costco for under $15. Whatever they're charging you here, it's too much. The slightly sweet, mass-produced profile doesn't do anything interesting with the food, and the markup is the only thing bold about it.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Ahi Tuna Poke
The grassy, citrus-driven edge of Kim Crawford does exactly what you need it to do against the bright, sesame-soy flavors of the Ahi Tuna Poke. It's not a sophisticated pairing, but it works — and at a place like this, working is winning.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bonefish Grill is where you go for reliable seafood with someone who doesn't drink wine adventurously — and that's fine, because the list was built for exactly that person. Order the Kim Crawford, enjoy your fish, and save the cellar-diving for another night.
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