Las Vegas

If you're celebrating something and the view matters, this is one of the Strip's few restaurants where the wine program actually earns its real estate. Just prepare your wallet—you're paying for the altitude.

If you want to understand why Greek wine is having a moment, this is your classroom. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's worth it.

Barry's has the pedigree and the sommelier, but the pricing strategy treats wine like slot machine odds. If someone else is paying, fine. If it's your money, drink cocktails.

Don's Prime delivers exactly what you'd expect from a Fontainebleau steakhouse: a wine list built for high rollers with the depth to justify the damage. The markups sting, but the selection and service earn it.

If you want to drink serious Italian wine in Vegas and money isn't tight, this is your spot. The markups are Vegas-steep but the list depth is legitimately impressive—just stick to the by-the-glass steals and avoid the trophy Bordeaux unless someone else is paying.

It's a thoughtful list that respects the food instead of defaulting to generic casino wine mediocrity. You'll pay Vegas prices, but at least someone's thinking about what you're drinking with your duck.

Big Al's isn't trying to win any wine awards, and that's fine. The list is predictable, priced fairly for a casino, and won't offend anyone eating oysters at 2 AM. If you're here, you're here for the seafood and the slots — the wine is just along for the ride.

This is what a competent Vegas casino wine program looks like — deep enough to explore, fair enough on markup to not feel like robbery, staffed by people who know the difference between Burgundy and Bordeaux. You won't find edge or surprises, but you also won't get burned.

Nora's wine program punches above typical neighborhood Italian weight with some genuinely interesting bottles, but steep markups and a set-it-and-forget-it approach keep it from greatness. Come for the Burgundy flex, stay realistic about what you're paying.

A Vegas Strip steakhouse wine program that treats you like an actual human instead of a walking ATM. Fair pricing, serious depth, and a team that knows their stuff — this is where you drink wine in Vegas.

Osteria Tulia isn't chasing somm glory or unicorn bottles, and that's exactly why it works. Fair pricing, a focused Italian list, and enough by-the-glass variety to keep a table happy. Would we send a friend here for wine? Absolutely—especially if they're in Vegas and tired of getting fleeced.

Joe's built a legitimate wine program that punches above typical steakhouse territory, but the Vegas tax is real. Come for the depth, brace for the markup, and stick to the mid-tier gems.

This is why you leave the Strip. A thousand-bottle Italian cellar with serious allocations, fair pricing for what you're getting, and staff who actually know the difference between Barolo and Barbaresco. Absolute rager.

This is how you do wine in Vegas: retail shop expertise meets restaurant hospitality, fair pricing meets serious selection. Skip the Strip and drink by the lake instead.

This is where serious wine drinkers come to Vegas. The list is world-class, the staff knows their stuff, and the cellar runs deeper than most cities. Yes, it's expensive — but if you're already spending steakhouse money, you might as well drink like royalty.

This is where you come when wine matters as much as the food. The markup is Vegas-steep, but the cellar is world-class and the staff can navigate it. If you're celebrating big or chasing rare French bottles, this is the room.

This is a serious wine program wrapped in a Vegas steakhouse package. Yes, the markup stings—it's the Strip, what did you expect—but the depth, variety, and staff knowledge justify the splurge for special occasions. If you're here for the bone-in filet and want wine that matches the ambition, you're in the right place.

This is where you come when someone else is paying or you're celebrating something big. The list is legitimately world-class, the staff knows their stuff, and the glassware is proper. Yes, it's expensive — it's a Venetian steakhouse — but if you want to drink serious wine in Vegas, this is the spot.

It's a casino steakhouse with shockingly fair wine pricing and a solid Italian-leaning list. Not cutting-edge, but honest and reliable—plus that Wednesday half-price deal on bottles under $100 is legit.

The markups are all over the map — some fair, some gouging — but the depth and breadth of the Italian selection earns respect. Would we send a friend here for wine? Absolutely, as long as they order carefully and avoid the obvious markup traps.

Hank's delivers a world-class steakhouse wine program with serious depth, knowledgeable staff, and proper cellar care — just brace yourself for Vegas resort pricing. If you're ordering a $60 ribeye, the wine list won't disappoint, but bring the corporate card.

SW Steakhouse earns its Rager badge on cellar depth alone — this is one of the most serious wine programs in Vegas, with proper storage, knowledgeable staff, and bottles you won't find anywhere else. But you'll pay Vegas prices: most markups sit between 150-250%, which stings even when you're expecting it.

If you want Italian wine variety in Vegas, this is your spot. Markup is casino-level steep, but the selection is legitimate and the staff tries. Skip the trophy bottles and dig into regional wines most people overlook.

This is the rare Strip restaurant where the wine program isn't an afterthought. Yes, you'll pay for the privilege, but the depth and sake selection justify sending a wine-loving friend here—especially if they're dropping serious money on omakase anyway.

Barry's has a legitimate cellar and sommelier-driven program, but the markup is Vegas steakhouse standard. If you're playing with house money or chasing vintage Bordeaux, this is your spot. Everyone else should stick to the sub-$200 bottles and enjoy the vintage glamour.

This is the rare Vegas wine list where the restaurant actually gives a damn about the program beyond just having expensive bottles. Yes, the markup is Vegas-level steep, but the depth, curation, and staff knowledge justify sending wine-loving friends here.

Harlo nails the wine program fundamentals — deep list, proper storage, knowledgeable staff — but the markups sting even by steakhouse standards. Come for the Champagne selection, wince at the check, drink well anyway.

This is where Las Vegas wine nerds come to actually drink well. Garagiste is doing the work — sourcing interesting bottles, rotating the glass list, training staff who care — and the Arts District vibe makes it feel like a neighborhood hang instead of a stuffy wine bar. Absolutely send your friends here.

Grape Vine Cafe is exactly what a neighborhood wine bar should be: consistent, fairly priced, and eager to see you again next Monday. If you're in Summerlin and want a glass of wine with dinner without overthinking it, you're in the right place.

Ada's proves Vegas can do wine right when someone gives a damn. The markups sting on some bottles, but the selection and glass program justify the visit. Come for the Lapierre, stay for the surprises.

This is a destination list for wine geeks with expense accounts, but the lack of transparency on pricing and by-the-glass options keeps it from being universally accessible. Come for special occasions when you're ready to spend — just bring a sommelier-savvy friend or lean on the staff.

This is what a serious restaurant wine program looks like in 2025 — deep, fair-priced, staffed by people who know their stuff. If you're eating meat in Vegas and care about wine, this is the move.

This is the real deal: a cellar that justifies the high-roller zip code with serious depth and sommeliers who actually know what they're pouring. Yes, you'll pay Strip markups, but when the list goes this deep, it's worth the splurge.