California Classics Done Right on the Coast
North Myrtle Beach · North Myrtle Beach · Seafood, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 23, 2026
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The wine list here reads like a greatest hits album of California wine — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Rombauer. You know exactly what you're getting before the bread hits the table. It's confident, it's crowd-pleasing, and it's held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2000, which means someone's been paying attention for a long time.
The list lands somewhere between 150 and 250 bottles, and the California focus is unambiguous — this is Napa and Sonoma country, full stop. Heavy hitters like Stag's Leap Cabernet, Jordan, Duckhorn Merlot, and Cakebread Chardonnay anchor the selection, and Opus One makes an appearance for the table that wants to celebrate something. What's missing is any real adventure — no Australian producers to nod at the restaurant's own theme, no Oregon Pinot, no Rhône-style anything. For a place named after a famous Australian, the Southern Hemisphere is conspicuously absent.
With 20 to 35 by-the-glass options and pours priced between $12 and $18, the BTG program is one of the stronger reasons to sit down here. Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly anchors the white side, which is always a safe crowd call with seafood. The range gives you enough to navigate the menu without committing to a full bottle.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40–$60 range
Jordan consistently overdelivers for the price point in a Napa-heavy list. Against the bigger names here, it's the bottle that drinks well, won't embarrass you, and won't crater your dinner check the way Opus One will.
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
Everyone skips this because they associate the KJ name with the Vintner's Reserve on grocery store shelves — but the Grand Reserve is a genuinely different animal. Richer, more focused, and usually priced fairly enough that it looks like a bargain next to Far Niente.
Opus One
Restaurant markup on Opus One is almost always punishing, and this list is no exception. You're paying a premium for the name and the bottle on the table. Order the Jordan or the Stag's Leap instead and put the difference toward dessert.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Chilean Sea Bass
Far Niente Chardonnay has the body and buttery richness to stand up to Chilean sea bass without steamrolling it. The natural fat in the fish and the oak structure in the wine do exactly what you want them to do — neither one backs down.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Greg Norman Australian Grille is a reliable, well-maintained California wine list in a waterfront package — great for steak-and-Cab nights, less exciting if you're looking to discover anything new. Send your parents here; they'll be happy.
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