Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFleming Mountain Grill
Lynchburg, VA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming Mountain Grill runs a beverage program anchored by an in-house mixologist and a cocktail list that spans signature, smoked, martini, margarita, mule, and dessert categories. Smoked drinks like the Smoked Old Fashioned and Smoked Manhattan sit at $13, while signature cocktails are $10 and dessert cocktails $12. The wine list covers whites, reds, sparkling, and dessert wines by half glass, glass, or bottle, with Virginia producers on the bottle list. Bottled beer is $4 to $5, and nonalcoholic options are $3.50 at dinner and $3 at brunch.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Smoked Old Fashioned, made with Woodford Reserve, bitters, and muddled orange and cherry. For something brighter, the Sweet Heat combines Maker's Mark, fresh lime juice, blackberry, basil, and a touch of jalapeño. Wine drinkers can order the house Chardonnay Grand Cru by half glass, full glass, or bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a broad cocktail list with smoked, dessert, and brunch options will find plenty to choose from. Wine drinkers looking for by-the-glass flexibility or Virginia bottles will also be served well.
- When should I go?
- The brunch cocktail section lists Bloody Marys and Mimosas at $9, making brunch a natural time to visit for those drinks. Dinner service offers the full cocktail and wine lists.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $10, smoked cocktails $13, and dessert cocktails $12. Wine by the glass ranges from $5 to $14, with bottles from $24 to $139. Bottled beer is $4 to $5, and nonalcoholic drinks are $3.50 at dinner or $3 at brunch.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An in-house mixologist creates the signature cocktails, and the list extends into smoked, martini, margarita, mule, and dessert categories. The wine list includes Virginia producers such as Jefferson and Ox-Eye Vineyards alongside a dedicated dessert wine section.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktail section created by an in-house mixologist spans mules, margaritas, martinis, smoked cocktails, and dessert cocktails. Signature drinks are $10, smoked drinks $13, and dessert drinks $12, with brunch Bloody Marys and Mimosas at $9.
Menu strengths
- — In-house mixologist creates the signature cocktail list; Categories span mules, margaritas, martinis, smoked cocktails, and dessert cocktails
- — Brunch cocktail section lists Bloody Marys and Mimosas at $9 with flavors available from the server
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned — Woodford Reserve, bitters, muddled orange and cherry, $13
- — Smoked Manhattan — Maker's Mark, sweet vermouth, bitters, $13
- — Sweet Heat — Maker's Mark, fresh lime juice, blackberry, basil, touch of jalapeño, $10
- — Oliveto — Beefeater gin, fresh lemon juice, Licor 43, olive oil, vanilla, $10
Pricing: Signature cocktails $10; smoked cocktails $13; dessert cocktails $12; brunch Bloody Marys and Mimosas $9
Wine
The wine list includes whites, reds, sparkling, and dessert wines by half glass, full glass, and bottle. Glass prices run $5 to $14 and bottles $24 to $139. Virginia producers appear on the bottle list, and dessert wines include ChocoVine and Palmira Port.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple formats: half glass, full glass, and bottle
- — Bottle list includes Virginia producers such as Jefferson and Ox-Eye Vineyards
- — Dedicated dessert wine section with ChocoVine and Palmira Port
Standout selections
- — Chardonnay Grand Cru (house) — $5 half glass, $8 full glass, $24 bottle
- — Petit Verdot Jefferson (VA) — Virginia Petit Verdot by the bottle, $60
- — Paula Kornell Brut — sparkling wine by the bottle, $39
- — Palmira Port — dessert wine, $9 per glass or $36 per bottle
Pricing: By the glass $5 to $14; bottles $24 to $139; dessert wines $9 per glass or $36 per bottle
Beer
A bottled beer selection priced at $4 to $5 covers domestic, imported, and craft options. Brands include Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Stella Artois, Yuengling, Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager, Samuel Adams Lager, Peroni, Modelo, and Blue Moon.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic, imported, and craft bottles all represented; Includes Virginia craft options such as Devil's Backbone and Bold Rock
- — Uniformly low pricing at $4 to $5 per bottle
Standout selections
- — Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager — Virginia brewery, $5
- — Bold Rock — bottled beer, $5; Yuengling — bottled beer, $5
Pricing: Bottled beer $4 to $5
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Tea, and Coffee at $3.50. The brunch menu lists orange juice, coffee, tea, and soda at $3.
Menu strengths
- — Standard selection of sodas, lemonade, tea, and coffee
- — Brunch menu adds orange juice; Low pricing at $3.50 at dinner and $3 at brunch
Standout selections
- — Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Tea, or Coffee — $3.50
- — Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Soda — $3 at brunch
Pricing: Dinner $3.50; brunch $3
Spirits
A reserve bourbon list is available by request, though specific bourbons are not listed on the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails name specific spirits including Woodford Reserve, Maker's Mark, Tanqueray, Beefeater, Empress Gin, Tito's, and Stoli
Standout selections
- — Reserve Bourbon List — available by request; specific bourbons not listed on the menu
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