Wine Lover's Guide
By Andrea Loera, Citysearch Contributor
From a chic wine bar to a restaurant with a fine wine list, we've popped the cork on the best chardonnays and merlots in Austin.
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Wink Restaurant
1014 N Lamar Blvd Ste E, Austin, TX
Offering more than 60 wines by the bottle and 50 by the glass, this special occasion eatery features small bites and a standout tasting menu. -
Castle Hill Cafe
1101 W Fifth St, Austin, TX
"Wine for the masses" might best describe its philosophy of bringing together the best of both worlds--quality and affordability. -
Mirabelle Restaurant
8127 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX
Understated neighborhood spot with an inexpensive and award-winning wine list featuring 250 selections. -
Primizie Osteria Italian Café & Wine Bar
1000 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX
East Austin café boasts some of the city's most creative Italian fare and a $14 bottle of wine to boot. -
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen
6317 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX
Westlake gets its own casual, neighborhood wine bar and patio café. It's even dog friendly. -
Cibo
918 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Will Packwood's upscale downtown trattoria melds rustic Northern Italian dishes with expert sommelier suggestions by the bottle or glass. -
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
320 E Second St, Austin, TX
What goes with first-rate steaks? A dizzying choice of 100 wines by the glass, not including the impressive reserve list. -
Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
The meals are classic Italian and so are the wines. Nearly 70 vintages offer authenticity from start to finish. -
Jeffrey's Restaurant
1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX
Upscale eatery features inventive New American cuisine and an extensive wine list. -
Malaga Tapas & Bar
208 W Fourth St, Austin, TX
Take a flight of fancy through the hundreds of wines from around the world offered at this Warehouse District tapas fave. -
Ruth's Chris Steak House
107 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Steaks and an award-winning wine list keep patrons coming back.
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Central Market
4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Expert staff picks and a range of prices make this Austin-centric grocery store a favorite of wine lovers. -
Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX
Choose your wine from the racks on the wall and enjoy a casual candlelit tete-a-tete at this Hyde Park wine bar and café. -
Cork & Co.
308 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Taste something you like? Pick up a bottle in this popular wine bar's shop. -
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Cruise the wine aisles (and cute, conscientious shoppers) at this 80,000-square-foot mega store with more than 1,800 bottles. -
GrapeVine Market
7938 Great Northern Blvd, Austin, TX
You could easily spend hours browsing this gourmet food and liquor store for surprising wine bargains and tasty deli fare.
