Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCarrabba's Italian Grill
Portage, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Carrabba's Italian Grill Michigan, centers on an extensive wine list with over 40 selections across sparkling, whites and pinks, chardonnays, pinot noirs, red blends, Italian reds, and cabernet sauvignons. The cocktail menu spans sangrias, martinis, spritzes, margaritas, and an old fashioned, with named spirits like Tito's, Maker's Mark, and Código 1530. A dedicated non-alcoholic section offers three spirit-free cocktails, and two non-alcoholic beers are available. A Paso Robles-themed wine dinner with paired courses is scheduled for September 2026.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wood-Fire Old Fashioned, made with Maker's Mark bourbon, Angostura bitters, and a Bordeaux cherry, smoked with oak and served over a colossal ice cube. For wine, the Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir is listed under 'Hidden Gem' and available by the glass or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This program suits guests who want a broad wine list with options by the glass or bottle, a cocktail menu that includes both classics and seasonal variations, and a non-alcoholic selection that goes beyond soda. It also appeals to those interested in a multi-course wine dinner with paired Paso Robles wines.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour offers $5 spirits and spirit-free drinks, while the September 2026 wine dinner provides a structured tasting opportunity. The seasonal cocktail rotation and new Wine List additions give reason to visit as menus change.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range from $5.99 to $12.99, with the Espresso Martini at $11.99 and the Wood-Fire Old Fashioned at $12.99. Wine by the glass ranges from $8.29 to $20.29, and bottles from $38 to $106. The September 2026 wine dinner is $60 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list includes designated sections like 'Pour with Friends' featuring a 1-liter Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, 'Hidden Gem' with Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir, and 'Discover Italy' with Il Borro Borrigiano Toscana. A Paso Robles-themed wine dinner with four courses and paired wines adds a structured tasting event.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail selection spans sangrias, martinis, spritzes, margaritas, and an old fashioned. Named spirits include Tito's, Maker's Mark, Grey Goose, Código 1530, and Hendrick's. Seasonal rotation is evident from Fall Specials and new Wine List additions like the Hugo Spritz and Amalfi Margarita.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection with sangrias, martinis, spritzes, margaritas, and an old fashioned.
- — Named spirit brands used in cocktails, including Tito's, Maker's Mark, Grey Goose, Código 1530, and Hendrick's.
- — Seasonal cocktail rotation evidenced by Fall Specials and new Wine List additions.
Standout selections
- — Wood-Fire Old Fashioned: Maker's Mark bourbon with Angostura bitters and a Bordeaux cherry, smoked with oak and served over a colossal ice cube for $12.99.
- — Espresso Martini: Tito's Handmade vodka, Borghetti Espresso liqueur, Tiramisu liqueur and cold brew, garnished with chocolate drizzle for $11.99.
- — Amalfi Margarita: Código 1530 Blanco tequila, Italicus liqueur, house-made basil syrup and citrus juices with a savory salt herb rim for $12.99.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails range from $5.99 to $12.99; Happy Hour drinks are $5.
Wine
Over 40 wine selections span sparkling, whites and pinks, chardonnays, pinot noirs, red blends, Italian reds, and cabernet sauvignons. A September 2026 Paso Robles-themed wine dinner offers four courses with paired wines. Seasonal food menus include wine pairing suggestions.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with over 40 selections across sparkling, white, rosé, and red categories.
- — Wine dinner program with multi-course paired event.; Wine pairing suggestions integrated into seasonal food menu.
Standout selections
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (1 Liter): Listed under 'Pour with Friends' and described as easy drinking, priced at $106.
- — Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir, California: Listed under 'Hidden Gem' and described as worth trying, priced at $17.29 by the glass or $65 by the bottle.
- — Il Borro Borrigiano Toscana, Italy: Listed under 'Discover Italy' as a hand-selected varietal from Tuscany, priced at $12.29 by the glass or $47 by the bottle.
- — DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon: From Paso Robles with ripe blackberry and black cherry flavors accented by vanilla, cocoa, and sweet oak, priced at $15.29 by the glass or $55 by the bottle.
Pricing: By the glass: $8.29 to $20.29; bottles: $38 to $106.
Beer
The beer section lists domestic, craft, and imported bottled options: Bud Light, Blue Moon, Samuel Adams, Peroni, Peroni 0.0, and Michelob ULTRA Zero. Michelob ULTRA and Peroni are also available as drafts on the Happy Hour Drinks menu. Non-alcoholic beers are included.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both domestic and imported bottled beers.; Two non-alcoholic beer options: Peroni 0.0 and Michelob ULTRA Zero.
- — Michelob ULTRA and Peroni available as drafts during Happy Hour.
Standout selections
- — Peroni: Imported bottled beer listed on Wine List; also available as a draft on Happy Hour Drinks menu.
- — Michelob ULTRA: Domestic bottled beer listed on Wine List; also available as a draft on Happy Hour Drinks menu.
- — Blue Moon: Craft bottled beer listed on Wine List.
Pricing: Happy Hour drafts are $5; bottled beers are listed on the Wine List.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section lists three spirit-free options: Blackberry Spritzer, Prickly Pear Punch, and Amalfi Cooler. Two non-alcoholic beers are also available. The Kids menu includes water or 100% fruit juice with meals.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with three spirit-free options.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options available: Peroni 0.0 and Michelob ULTRA Zero.
- — Spirit-free drinks available during Happy Hour at $5 each.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Spritzer: A refreshing twist on sangria without the spirits, crafted with blackberries, cranberry juice, then topped with sparkling water, priced at $5.99.
- — Prickly Pear Punch: Lemonade shaken with habanero lime and sweet prickly pear, topped with sparkling water; refreshing with a spicy finish, priced at $5.99.
- — Amalfi Cooler: House-made sour and basil syrup, lime juice, fresh basil and sparkling water with an herb and salt rim, priced at $5.99.
Pricing: Free Spirits cocktails are $5.99 each; Happy Hour Spirit-Free drinks are $5.
Spirits
The Happy Hour Spirits section lists Absolut, Bacardi, Lunazul Blanco, Jack Daniel's, Crown Royal, Dewar's, and New Amsterdam gin. Wine List cocktails name additional spirits including Tito's, Maker's Mark, Grey Goose, Código 1530, Hendrick's, and Patrón Citrónge, covering vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, scotch, and gin.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirits available across vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, scotch, and gin categories.
- — Happy Hour Spirits are priced at $5 each.
- — Wine List cocktails name specific spirits including Tito's, Maker's Mark, Grey Goose, Código 1530, Hendrick's, and Patrón Citrónge.
Standout selections
- — Absolut: Listed in Happy Hour Spirits section.; Jack Daniel's: Listed in Happy Hour Spirits section.
- — Crown Royal: Listed in Happy Hour Spirits section.
Pricing: Happy Hour Spirits are $5 each.
How it sits with the food
The September 2026 wine dinner pairs J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon with Fennel Sausage Arancini, Pessimist Red Blend with Rigatoni Poverella, and Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon with Pollo Mostarda.
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