Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSandBar Marina & Grill
Taylorsville, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
SandBar Marina & Grill treats beverages as more than an afterthought, with a wine list that spans Chardonnay, Cabernet, Italian reds, and Port across a $22 to $260 bottle range, plus by-the-glass pours and canned spritzers. The beer selection is just as broad, covering domestic, import, craft, and non-alcoholic options, with retail six-packs for takeaway. A dedicated non-alcoholic section rounds out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Gundlach Mtn Cuvee at $8.00 or Lindemans Moscato at $7.00. For a bottle, the Cakebread Chardonnay at $70.00 or the Tenuta Sette Ponti Sassicai Super Tuscan at $260.00 are listed selections. Beer drinkers can try the Sycamore Mountain Candy or AMB Longleaf IPA, both $5.00.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a serious wine or beer option without a formal wine-bar setting. The range from $3.00 canned spritzers to $260.00 Super Tuscan means both casual and celebratory drinkers can find something.
- What should I expect to spend?
- By-the-glass wine runs $7.00 to $8.00, bottles $22.00 to $260.00, beer $2.00 to $6.00, and retail six-packs $20.00 to $24.00. Non-alcoholic drinks are $3.00 to $5.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list that stretches from Lindemans Moscato by the glass to a $260.00 Tenuta Sette Ponti Sassicai, paired with a beer program that includes craft, import, domestic, and non-alcoholic options, plus retail six-packs to take home.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A substantial list with white, red, and port sections, including multiple Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, red blends, Italian reds, and Port bottles. By-the-glass pours and canned spritzers add flexibility.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive bottle list spanning multiple regions and varietals, with prices from $22.00 to $260.00.
- — By-the-glass options at $7.00 and $8.00 make the list approachable without committing to a bottle.
- — Canned wine spritzers at $3.00 each provide a low-commitment, casual option.
Standout selections
- — Cakebread Chardonnay Bottle (330) — $70.00; Gundlach Bundschu Vintage Rsrv Cabernet Bottle — $180.00
- — Tenuta Sette Ponti Sassicai Super Tuscan Bottle (100) — $260.00
Pricing: By-the-glass $7.00–$8.00; bottles $22.00–$260.00; canned spritzers $3.00
Beer
A large beer selection across bottles and cans, including domestic, import, craft, and non-alcoholic options. The list runs from Blue Moon and Corona to Sycamore Mountain Candy, AMB Longleaf IPA, and HAVK Kolsch, with retail six-packs available for takeaway.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range covers domestic, import, craft, and non-alcoholic categories in one list.
- — Retail six-packs of craft and domestic beer are available to take home.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options include Stella 0.0% and Athletic Golden Ale and Athletic Hazy.
Standout selections
- — Can Sycamore Mountain Candy — $5.00; Can AMB Longleaf IPA — $5.00
- — Can HAVK Kolsch — $6.00; Can NA Athletic Golden Ale — $3.00
Pricing: Bottles and cans $2.00–$6.00; retail six-packs $20.00 domestic, $24.00 craft; non-alcoholic $3.00–$5.00
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic beverage section with multiple options, including non-alcoholic beer alternatives. The range covers sweet tea, a Virgin Starburst, and Athletic non-alcoholic beers, giving non-drinkers more than a token choice.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated section with multiple options rather than a single token non-alcoholic choice.
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer alternatives such as Athletic Golden Ale and Athletic Hazy.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Starburst — $5.00; Sweet Tea — $3.00
Pricing: $3.00–$5.00
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