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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed 1700° Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at 1700° hits like the room itself — aspirational, polished, and clearly not playing small-market games. A 300–500 bottle program with a Best of Award of Excellence since 2020 tells you this place takes wine seriously, even if Harrisburg doesn't always get credit for it. Flip through the pages and the California and Italian heavy-hitters announce themselves immediately.
California is the backbone here, and it's stacked — Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Far Niente, Jordan, and Opus One all make appearances, covering a solid range of styles from crowd-pleasing Napa Cabs to legitimately serious bottles. Italy holds its own with Sassicaia, Brunello from both Banfi and Biondi-Santi, and Barolo from Gaja and Marchesi di Barolo — that's a respectable Super Tuscan and Piedmont showing for any steakhouse, let alone one in central Pennsylvania. France is present with Chateau Margaux anchoring the prestige end, though the Bordeaux depth beyond the marquee names isn't as developed. The list skews heavily toward big reds that match the menu, which is exactly right, but wine drinkers hunting for Burgundy, Rhône, or anything from the southern hemisphere will find the pickings thin.
With 15–25 by-the-glass options priced $12–$18, the pour program is functional and accessible without being adventurous — expect the usual Napa suspects and a few Italian standards rather than anything that'll make you sit up straight. At those prices, the glass program is honestly reasonable for the market and the setting. Rotation appears limited; this feels like a list that gets set and mostly stays put.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $50–$70 range
Jordan punches above its price at a steakhouse — it's consistently well-made Sonoma Cab that drinks far more gracefully than the bigger, bolder Napa names on this list, and it typically doesn't carry the same ego tax in the markup.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
In a room full of people ordering Opus One and Caymus, the Barolo from Marchesi di Barolo gets overlooked. It's a proper Nebbiolo from one of the appellation's reliable producers — tar, roses, serious structure — and it's exactly what you want next to a well-marbled ribeye if you're willing to look past the California section.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, costs too much in restaurants, and the markup here will be no exception. It's a perfectly fine bottle that got famous and now costs you $30–$40 more than it should every time you order it in a place like this. Spend that money on the Stag's Leap or keep walking toward the Italian section.
Sassicaia + Bread with soft butter and black sea salt
Okay, fine — Sassicaia deserves a real steak, but start here. The brine from that black sea salt and the richness of the butter meet the Cabernet-Sangiovese backbone of Sassicaia in a way that makes you feel like the evening is off to a genuinely good start before the main event even arrives.
The Bottom Line
1700° is the real deal for a steakhouse wine program outside of a major metro — the depth is there, the serious producers are there, and the Wine Spectator credential is earned. The markup is steep and there's no sommelier to guide you through it, but if you know what you want, this list rewards the drinker who comes prepared.
Paxton Towne Center / East Harrisburg · Harrisburg · Seafood and American Grill
Bonefish Grill Harrisburg is a dependable dinner out, not a wine destination — the list is corporate-safe, the markups are real, and nobody behind the bar is losing sleep over vintage variation. Come for the seafood, pick something crisp and white, and set your expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Harrisburg · Bakery Café
The Bread Box is clearly here for the bread, the sandwiches, and the café experience — and that's totally fine. The wine list is an afterthought dressed up in familiar labels with markups that don't reward you for paying attention. Stick to the food, order a coffee, and save the wine for dinner somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Harrisburg · Brewery Restaurant
Millworks is a brewery first and a wine destination second, but the wine list punches well above what you'd expect from a place whose tap list is the main event. Come for the beer, stay for a Grüner or a Galen Glen — and tell your wine-skeptic friends it's a brewery so they'll actually show up.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Harrisburg · Wine Bar
Cork & Fork is doing something genuinely worthwhile in a city where the wine bar concept hasn't exactly taken hold — the list is real, the by-the-glass program is strong, and there are bottles here worth seeking out. Send a friend here if they want something better than a chain restaurant wine list; just temper expectations on staff deep-cuts and don't blow your budget on the Veuve.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Harrisburg · Pizza
Bacco isn't trying to be a wine bar — it's a pizzeria that respects the Italian tradition enough to pour the right wines at honest prices. Send a friend here without hesitation; just steer them toward the Lugana.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Riverview · Harrisburg · American bar & grill / gastropub
Duke's is a great spot to grab a cold drink and watch the river go by — just don't come here for the wine. Order the Cava or the Vinho Verde rosé, enjoy the deck, and save your serious wine curiosity for another night.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hartland · Hartland · Steak House
Palmer's is a reliable steakhouse wine list that delivers exactly what its suburban clientele wants — well-known California names, solid execution, and nothing too weird. If you're a wine adventurer, you'll want to temper expectations; if you're celebrating with a ribeye and a Jordan Cab, you'll leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson · Steak House
The Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse has a sommelier, a Wine Spectator credential, and a list that knows its audience — which is Jackson tourists who want great steak and great Napa Cab, full stop. Send a friend here if they want a proper California red with a serious piece of beef; just warn them to skip Opus One and let Jordan do the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Milwaukee · Milwaukee · Steak House
Ward's House of Prime is exactly what it says it is: a classic Milwaukee steakhouse with a wine list built to match big cuts of beef. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is well-earned, but don't come looking for adventure — come looking for a great California Cab and a slab of prime rib.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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