Wine Bar
Unclaimed profilePortofino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Myrtle Beach, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar pairs a dedicated wine list of Italian and international bottles with a vibrant bar program. The cocktails lean toward dessert-friendly options like an espresso martini and a peanut butter chocolate martini. A small selection of unique Italian beers rounds out the drinks. The setting is a wine bar with a full Italian kitchen, so the beverage program is built to accompany a meal as much as a standalone drink.
- What should I order?
- Start with the espresso martini, a drink that has drawn praise for being smooth and well-crafted. If you prefer something sweeter, the peanut butter chocolate martini is another house cocktail. For wine, ask about the Italian and international selections on the dedicated list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This is a good fit for diners who want a glass of Italian wine with dinner, or for anyone stopping in for a handcrafted cocktail at the bar. The mix of wine, cocktails, and Italian beers gives a few directions without a huge list.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a dedicated Italian and international wine list with a cocktail program that includes an espresso martini and a peanut butter chocolate martini sets it apart from a standard restaurant bar. The addition of unique Italian beers reinforces the Italian theme across the beverage menu.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The bar offers handcrafted and featured cocktails, with a focus on martinis. The espresso martini has been noted as smooth and well-crafted, and a peanut butter chocolate martini is also available.
Menu strengths
- — Handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant bar are part of the venue's identity.
- — The espresso martini has drawn positive comments for its smooth, well-crafted character.
Standout selections
- — Espresso martini; Peanut butter chocolate martini; The venue offers a vibrant bar with featured cocktails.
Wine
A dedicated wine list features Italian and international selections. The venue positions itself as a wine bar with a selection of unique wines, and the menu page links to 'Our Wine List'.
Menu strengths
- — Italian and international wines are offered on a dedicated list.
- — The venue describes itself as a wine bar with a selection of unique wines.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers best wines, Italian and international.
Beer
This is a small, focused offering rather than a broad beer program.; Unique Italian beers are explicitly mentioned as available.
Menu strengths
- — Unique Italian beers are explicitly mentioned as available.
Standout selections
- — The venue serves unique Italian beers.; Site explicitly mentions unique Italian beers.
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