Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBonefish Grill
Johnson City, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bonefish Grill runs a beverage program that leans on approachable, well-defined choices rather than deep inventory. The Social Hour menu lists five $7 cocktails, including a Mango Bourbon Sour and a Fresh Margarita, plus a $15 Mini Martini Flight. A four-course bourbon cocktail pairing dinner at $65 per person shows the kitchen and bar can collaborate on a set menu. Wine by the glass includes Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Meiomi Pinot Noir at $9 for 6oz or $13 for 9oz. Nonalcoholic options range from a Dragon Fruit No-Jito to gallon-sized iced tea.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Jefferson's Ocean 'Aged at Sea' Old Fashioned at $15, which uses Jefferson's Ocean bourbon, Angostura bitters, and a Bordeaux cherry over a colossal ice cube. For a lighter pour, the $7 Fresh Margarita with Lunazul Blanco tequila and Cointreau is a straightforward choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a recognizable cocktail or a named premium wine by the glass will find both without a lengthy menu negotiation. The $7 Social Hour pricing and $15 martini flight suit casual ordering, while the bourbon pairing dinner appeals to those seeking a structured tasting.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour pricing applies to the $7 cocktails and $15 martini flight. The four-course bourbon cocktail pairing dinner runs as a scheduled event at $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Social Hour cocktails are $7 each. The Jefferson's Ocean Old Fashioned and Mini Martini Flight are $15. Premium wines by the glass are $9 for 6oz and $13 for 9oz. Select Spirits mixed drinks are $7. The bourbon pairing dinner is $65 per person before tax and gratuity.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program pairs a $7 Social Hour cocktail list with a $65 four-course bourbon cocktail dinner, covering both casual and structured drinking. Cocktails specify spirits such as Jim Beam, Absolut Citron, and Jefferson's Ocean, and the bar uses just-squeezed juices, edible garnishes, and house infusions.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is the program's strongest asset, with five $7 Social Hour drinks, a $15 martini flight, and a four-course bourbon pairing dinner. Spirits are specified by brand, and the bar uses just-squeezed juices, edible garnishes, and house infusions.
Menu strengths
- — Social Hour lists five $7 cocktails with named spirits and house-made sour mix
- — Courses & Cocktails pairs four bourbon cocktails with a four-course menu at $65 per person
- — Cocktails use just-squeezed juices, edible garnishes, and house infusions
Standout selections
- — Jefferson's Ocean 'Aged at Sea' Old Fashioned ($15): Jefferson's Ocean bourbon, Angostura bitters, and a Bordeaux cherry over a colossal ice cube
- — Mango Bourbon Sour ($7): Jim Beam bourbon, mango, sugar in the raw syrup, and house-made sour mix
- — Campfire Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve bourbon, house-made graham cracker syrup, and chocolate bitters with a toasted marshmallow skewer
Pricing: Social Hour cocktails $7; Jefferson's Ocean Old Fashioned and Mini Martini Flight $15; Courses & Cocktails dinner $65 per person
Wine
The wine list is compact but functional, with Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Meiomi Pinot Noir offered as premium by-the-glass selections at $9 for 6oz or $13 for 9oz. The restaurant positions its wines as matches for food pairing.
Menu strengths
- — Two named premium wines by the glass with tiered 6oz and 9oz pricing
Standout selections
- — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc ($9/6oz, $13/9oz); Meiomi Pinot Noir ($9/6oz, $13/9oz)
- — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — $9 (6oz) / $13 (9oz) — Premium wine by the glass
Pricing: Premium wines $9 for 6oz / $13 for 9oz
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic list goes beyond standard sodas with a Dragon Fruit No-Jito and a Sparkling Blueberry Refresher, plus Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino by the liter. Gallon-sized iced tea and lemonade are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Named nonalcoholic beverages with specific pricing; Still and sparkling water available in 1L bottles
Standout selections
- — Dragon Fruit No-Jito ($5.50); Sparkling Blueberry Refresher ($4.90)
- — Dragon Fruit No-Jito — $5.50 — Non-alcoholic beverage
Pricing: Dragon Fruit No-Jito $5.50; Sparkling Blueberry Refresher $4.90; Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino 1L $5.49; gallon iced tea and lemonade $7.50
Spirits
Spirits are limited to single-liquor mixed drinks at $7, covering Absolut, Tito's, Bacardi, Dewar's, Jack Daniel's, Maker's Mark, Gray Whale Gin, and Lunazul. The bourbon pairing dinner adds Woodford Reserve, Angel's Envy, and WhistlePig in cocktail form.
Menu strengths
- — Select Spirits list spans vodka, rum, Scotch, whiskey, gin, and tequila at $7
- — Bourbon pairing dinner features Woodford Reserve, Angel's Envy, Maker's Mark, and WhistlePig
Standout selections
- — Select Spirits ($7): single-liquor mixed drinks with Absolut, Tito's, Bacardi, Dewar's, Jack Daniel's, Maker's Mark, Gray Whale Gin, or Lunazul
Pricing: Select Spirits $7
How it sits with the food
The Courses & Cocktails event pairs four bourbon cocktails—Brown Sugar Manhattan, Fresh Apple Bourbon Martini, Maple Bourbon Sour, and Campfire Old Fashioned—with a four-course menu at $65 per person. Wine selections are positioned as matches for food pairing.
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