Restaurant
Unclaimed profileStoney River Steakhouse and Grill
Chapel Hill, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill leans on an extensive wine list with over 60 selections across Champagne, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and other reds. Wines come by 6oz pour, 9oz pour, or bottle, with a $25 corkage fee. Cocktails are a dedicated brunch list of six $8 drinks, plus $20 Mimosa or Bellini carafes to share.
- What should I order?
- Start with the wine list: La Marca Prosecco at $12 for 6oz or Chalk Hill Chardonnay at $14 for 6oz are the value pours, while Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon at $150 and Chappellet Pritchard Hill at $275 anchor the deep end. For brunch, the Breakfast Martini with vodka, orange marmalade, and fresh citrus is the most distinctive of the six $8 cocktails.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who want a broad, multi-region list with by-the-glass flexibility and a serious bottle selection, plus brunch guests looking for $8 cocktails or a $20 Mimosa or Bellini carafe to share.
- When should I go?
- Sunday brunch is the clear cocktail occasion, with six $8 drinks and carafes to share; the Caymus Vineyards wine dinner at $125 per person is a separate ticketed event for wine-focused evenings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Brunch cocktails are $8 each, with Mimosa or Bellini carafes at $20. Wine by the glass runs $12–$18 for 6oz and $16–$22 for 9oz; bottles range from $35 to $275. The Caymus wine dinner is $125 per person, and corkage is $25.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list is the anchor: over 60 selections, organized into Champagne & Sparkling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Other Whites & Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Other Interesting Reds, with every wine offered by 6oz, 9oz, or bottle. A Caymus Vineyards wine dinner with four courses and pairings is advertised at $125 per person.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated brunch cocktail section lists six drinks at $8 each: Bloody Mary, White Sangria, Red Sangria, Breakfast Martini, Mimosa, and Bellini. Mimosa and Bellini carafes to share are $20. The list is specific and consistent, but it is a brunch-focused set rather than a broad cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Six named brunch cocktails at $8 each, with a dedicated menu section and a $20 carafe option for Mimosa or Bellini.
- — The Breakfast Martini combines vodka, orange marmalade, and fresh citrus, while the White Sangria uses Sauvignon Blanc, St~Germain, and Tuaca.
Standout selections
- — Breakfast Martini — vodka, orange marmalade, fresh citrus, $8
- — White Sangria — Sauvignon Blanc, St~Germain, Tuaca, $8
- — Red Sangria — Pinot Noir, brandy, fruit juices, $8
- — Carafes to Share — Mimosa or Bellini carafe, $20
Pricing: $8 each; $20 Mimosa or Bellini carafe
Wine
An extensive wine list with over 60 selections spans Champagne & Sparkling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Other Whites & Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Other Interesting Reds. Every wine is offered by 6oz pour, 9oz pour, or bottle, and a Caymus Vineyards wine dinner is advertised at $125 per person.
Menu strengths
- — Over 60 selections across multiple regions and varietals, with three serving formats for every wine.
- — A $25 corkage fee and a Caymus Vineyards wine dinner with four courses and pairings at $125 per person.
- — The private dining packet encourages preselecting wine and allows guests to purchase any wine available in the restaurant.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne — Á Reims, France, $130
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley, $150
- — Chappellet Pritchard Hill — Napa Valley, $275; Rombauer Chardonnay — Carneros, $68
- — Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot — Napa Valley, $100; La Marca Prosecco — DOC Veneto, $12 | $16 | $46
Pricing: $12–$18 for 6oz; $16–$22 for 9oz; $35–$275 bottles; $25 corkage
How it sits with the food
A Caymus Vineyards wine dinner with four courses and wine pairings is advertised at $125 per person. The private dining packet encourages preselecting wine before an event and allows guests to purchase any liquor, beer, or wine available in the restaurant.
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