Farm & Fire
California Classics With A Bay View Bonus
Santa Rosa Beach · Santa Rosa Beach · Farm to Table, Sushi · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 12, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Farm & Fire reads like it was built for the room — a warm, steampunk-tinged spot overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay where the sunset does half the selling. It's approachable and unpretentious, leaning hard into California with enough recognizable names to keep most tables happy. Don't come looking for esoteric surprises, but don't write it off either.
Selection Deep Dive
The list sits somewhere between 80 and 120 bottles and is California through and through — think Caymus, Jordan, Duckhorn, Rombauer, and Sonoma-Cutrer doing the heavy lifting. It's a hits-only approach: familiar producers, dependable bottles, nothing that's going to challenge or confuse. There's no real international depth to speak of, which is a missed opportunity given the farm-to-table and sushi menu hybrid that's practically begging for some crisp German Riesling or coastal Italian whites. Still, within its lane, it's a competent list that earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
By the Glass
Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass is genuinely solid for a beach-adjacent Florida restaurant, and the $12–$18 price range keeps things reasonable. La Marca Prosecco anchors the bubbly end, while Rombauer and Sonoma-Cutrer give Chardonnay lovers two legitimate options. Rotation doesn't appear to be aggressive, so what's on the menu is probably what's been on the menu for a while.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40–$150 range
Jordan consistently punches above its retail weight — structured, food-friendly, and a recognizable name that justifies the spend without the Caymus premium. Smart move if you're splitting a bottle over coal-oven pizza.
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay
It's easy to overlook because it's not flashy, but Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches is genuinely one of California's most consistent and food-versatile Chardonnays. Skip the Rombauer if you want something that doesn't lead with butter, and grab this instead.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a grocery store shelf staple built on sweetness and mass appeal — fine for a Tuesday at home, but at restaurant markup it's hard to justify when Jordan is on the same list.
Duckhorn Merlot + Whole Roasted Fish
Duckhorn Merlot's softer tannins and plum-forward profile don't steamroll delicate fish the way Cabernet would — it's a counterintuitive but legitimately interesting match for a coal-fired whole fish with char and herbs in the mix.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Farm & Fire is a reliable wine stop for the Choctawhatchee Bay crowd — California-focused, fairly priced, and perfectly matched to a casual night watching the sun go down over the water. Don't come for the wine list depth, but you won't be disappointed by what's here.
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