Market Broiler Riverside

The wine list at Market Broiler reads like a greatest hits album from a Costco wine aisle — familiar names, zero controversy, nobody getting adventurous. It's functional and approachable, which is probably exactly what the Riverside Plaza crowd is after on a Friday night with a lobster tail in front of them. Don't come hunting for discovery; come for comfort.

The list leans hard into California with a Pacific Northwest cameo and a couple of Italian crowd-pleasers thrown in — think Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio doing its usual ambassador duties. Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros is the biggest name on the list and earns its spot, though expect to pay a restaurant premium for the privilege. Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah is an interesting red choice for a seafood house — it's a nod to guests who want something with weight. Gaps are real: no Burgundy, no Champagne, no interesting skin-contact or natural options, and the Pacific Northwest feels more like a token gesture than a genuine commitment.

Ten to sixteen pours by the glass is respectable range for this format, running $9–$16 a pop. The selection mirrors the bottle list — Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and Meiomi Pinot Noir are going to be on every other table, and that's fine, they sell for a reason. Don't expect rotation or anything seasonal; this program is set-it-and-forget-it.