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Leawood · Kansas City · Steakhouse, Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed March 29, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at 801 Chophouse Leawood arrives like a leather-bound declaration of intent: this is a steakhouse that takes its Cabernet seriously. Three hundred-plus bottles deep, with a sommelier on staff and the kind of warm, low-lit room that makes a big red feel like a life decision. You already know what's on here before you open it, and that's kind of the point.
The list leans hard into the California power corridor — Caymus, Silver Oak, Duckhorn, Jordan, Opus One — with Bordeaux and Burgundy providing some Old World credibility around the edges. It's not trying to surprise you with pét-nat or obscure Jura producers, and it doesn't need to. The depth within Napa and Sonoma Cabernet is real, with enough vertical options and producer range to keep a serious wine drinker busy. What's missing is any meaningful exploration outside those comfort zones — if you want Barolo or Ribera del Duero with your ribeye, you may be on your own.
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is a strong showing for a steakhouse of this caliber, and the range reportedly spans from approachable whites to serious reds — though the list skews predictably toward Cabernet and Chardonnay. Prices by the glass run $15 on the low end and climb well past $60 for the prestige pours. There's no evidence of a rotating program or seasonal BTG refresh, so what you see is likely what you've always gotten.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $90–$120 (estimated bottle)
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price point — structured, food-friendly, and far less marked up than the cult names around it on this list. In a room full of Opus One ambitions, Jordan is the smart order.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley
Everyone at the table is reaching for Cabernet, and that's exactly why you should order the Duckhorn Merlot. It's plush, serious, and built for beef — and it rarely gets the attention it deserves when it's sitting next to Caymus on a steakhouse list.
Opus One, Napa Valley
Opus One is a great wine. It is also one of the most marked-up bottles on any restaurant list in America. At a steakhouse at this price tier, you're paying a significant premium for a name that reads well on a receipt. The wine won't disappoint, but your bill will.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley + Kansas City Strip 14oz
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab — riper and more approachable than its Napa sibling — brings enough dark fruit and oak structure to stand up to a well-marbled KC Strip without overwhelming it. Classic match, executed without apology.
✔️ The Bottom Line
801 Chophouse Leawood is exactly what it says it is: a polished, expensive, Napa-forward steakhouse wine program with knowledgeable staff and zero surprises. Send a friend here if they want a serious bottle with a serious steak — just remind them to skip the Opus One and order smart.
Crossroads / Westside border (Southwest Boulevard) · Kansas City · Spanish tapas / small plates
La Bodega is the Wild Card Kansas City didn't know it needed — a genuinely Spain-focused wine list with fair pricing and a half-price Monday that should be on everyone's weekly calendar. Send your friends here, especially on a Wednesday when the paella and a Rioja Reserva are waiting.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Columbus Park / Downtown Fringe · Kansas City · Classic Italian-American
Garozzo's is a Kansas City institution, and the wine list knows its lane — Italian classics, middle-of-the-road pricing, and zero pretension. Send a friend here for the Spiedini and a Chianti; just don't send them expecting to discover anything new.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookside / East Brookside · Kansas City · Seafood-focused American / Oyster Bar
Earl's Premier is a wild card in the best possible way: a thoughtfully curated, seafood-focused wine list hiding in a Kansas City neighborhood spot. Send your oyster-loving friends here and tell them to start with bubbles.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Country Club Plaza · Kansas City · Seafood / Oyster Bar
Jax KC isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't need to be — but the list is smarter than the room might suggest, with a few genuine standouts that reward paying attention. Send a friend here for oysters and Sancerre, and tell them to skip the markups on anything California.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Freight House / Crossroads · Kansas City · Italian
Lidia's is a reliable Italian wine destination with a focused list and real sommelier knowledge behind it — the markups sting on the entry-level bottles, but Wednesday half-price wine night changes the math entirely. If you're going any other night, aim high on the list where the value is better.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Country Club Plaza · Kansas City · Steakhouse Bar
The Capital Grille bar is a reliable destination if someone else is picking up the tab or you're cherry-picking by the glass. The list is deep and well-managed, but the markup math is hard to ignore when you're the one signing the check.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
St. Johns Town Center · Jacksonville · Steakhouse, Seafood
The Capital Grille Jacksonville is a dependable, well-run wine program that plays it safe at every turn — if you came here for discovery, you're at the wrong restaurant. But if you came for a proper steak, a knowledgeable server, and a California red that won't embarrass you in front of a client, this place delivers.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Heart of Amarillo · Amarillo · Steakhouse, Seafood
Cellar 55 is doing something genuinely interesting with its Spanish-leaning wine program in a city that didn't ask for it — and that takes guts. The markups keep it from true glory, but if you're eating steak in Amarillo and want something more thoughtful than the usual suspects, this is your place.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Myers · Fort Myers · Steakhouse, Seafood
Connors is a reliable steakhouse wine list that handles the basics with confidence but never asks you to think too hard. Send your parents here — just steer them toward the Roederer and away from the Dom.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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