Hot Springs

The OAK Room is the best wine list in the zip code, full stop — and for a steakhouse in Hot Springs, that matters. If you're ordering California Cab with red meat, you're in good hands; just don't expect the list to surprise you.

The Bugler is a reliable steakhouse wine list that knows its audience and serves them well — just don't show up expecting to be surprised. If you're in Hot Springs and want a serious bottle of Cab with a racetrack view, this is your spot.

501 Prime is doing something genuinely worthwhile for Hot Springs — a Wine Spectator-recognized list in a market where the bar is low and the effort is real. It won't surprise seasoned wine travelers, but it'll absolutely satisfy a table of steak lovers who want to drink well without doing homework.