Napa-heavy, steak-ready, no surprises
Boca Raton · Fort Lauderdale · Steakhouse
Reviewed April 1, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The list at Abe & Louie's announces itself the way the room does — big, confident, and dressed for the occasion. Four to six hundred bottles deep, it reads like a greatest-hits of American steakhouse wine: lots of Napa Cabernet, some Bordeaux for the table that wants to feel European, and enough Burgundy to satisfy the one person who always orders Pinot. Nothing here will surprise you, but it was never trying to.
Napa Valley is clearly running this show, with the usual power players front and center — Opus One, Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Stag's Leap Cask 23 all make appearances. Bordeaux and Burgundy add some Old World credibility without going too deep into esoteric territory. The list is built to please a Boca Raton crowd that knows what it wants and doesn't want to negotiate with a natural wine list. Gaps show up in anything south of France or Italy — this is not the list for an Etna Rosso moment.
With 20 to 35 pours available by the glass, there's enough range to navigate the meal without committing to a bottle — which, given the markups, might be the smarter play. The selection skews predictably toward crowd-friendly California and approachable French, which tracks for the room. Don't expect anything adventurous in the glass pours, but you won't be stuck drinking grocery-store plonk either.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan is often the most fairly priced Napa Cab on lists like this — it consistently punches above its street price and doesn't carry the Opus One premium. At a steakhouse with steep markups across the board, it's the move if you want California Cab without paying for a name.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23
Cask 23 is quietly one of the great Napa Cabs and gets overlooked next to the flashier names. Most tables reach for Opus One or Caymus on autopilot — but Cask 23 has the structure and history to back it up, and it's often not the most expensive bottle on the page.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, everyone knows it, and steakhouses charge accordingly. The markup on this bottle at a room like Abe & Louie's is going to be punishing relative to what you can find it for at retail. It's not a bad wine — it's just not a smart order here.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's softer, more approachable Cab profile — lots of dark fruit, a hint of vanilla, easy tannins — works with a well-marbled ribeye without the grip of bigger Napa Cabs fighting the fat. It's a classic match that holds up for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Abe & Louie's is a reliable, no-drama steakhouse wine list built to please a crowd that knows what it wants — Napa Cab, big cuts, and no curveballs. The markups sting, but the depth and staff knowledge keep it from being a waste of your dinner budget.
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Mediterranean
The Terrace Grill isn't where you go to chase down rare bottles or get your mind blown by an unexpected producer — it's where you go to drink well without overthinking it. For waterfront Mediterranean dining in Fort Lauderdale, that's a perfectly respectable offer.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian, Floridian
La Fuga earns its Wine Spectator hardware with a focused Italian-California list that does right by the food — just be prepared for steep markups on the prestige bottles. Send a friend here when they want serious Italian wine with their pasta and a view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian
Anthony's Runway 84 is a Fort Lauderdale institution that knows its audience and delivers exactly what it promises: big Napa names, old-school Italian comfort, and no surprises. Wine-forward diners may find the list a little safe, but the Italian highlights and the fresh Wine Spectator Award of Excellence signal that someone here is paying attention — even if the list isn't ready to take risks.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Ft. Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale · Steak House
Steak 954 is a legitimately strong wine program for a beach hotel steakhouse — deep on the producers that matter, proper storage, and a by-the-glass count that punches above its weight. Markups are what they are at this address, but if you pick smart, this is a great place to drink wine with a serious piece of beef.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale · French, Japanese
MAASS is the real thing — a sommelier-driven program with genuine depth, proper glassware, and staff that actually knows what's in the cellar. Markups run steep at the top end, but this is a Best of Award of Excellence list for a reason, and it earns every bit of the credential.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · American, Farm to Table
Daniel's is a legitimate Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence earner — the list is deep, the heavy hitters are all here, and the room is built for serious wine drinking. The markups sting and there's no sommelier pushing you toward discovery, but if you know what you're looking for, this is one of Fort Lauderdale's best bottles-over-dinner experiences.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown / Hilton West Palm Beach · West Palm Beach · Steakhouse
Proper Grit is a good-looking restaurant with a wine list that doesn't match its ambitions — steep markups on brands you can buy at Publix aren't a wine program, they're a tax on people not paying attention. Order a cocktail, or bring your own if the corkage is reasonable.
Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Clematis · West Palm Beach · Steakhouse
Harry's wine list won't blow anyone away, but a few smart picks buried in a short lineup make it more than just a bottle-of-Cab-before-the-steak situation. If you know where to look, you'll drink well enough — just don't expect the list to do the work for you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Bethlehem/Wind Creek Resort · Allentown · Steakhouse
Chop House does what a casino steakhouse wine list is supposed to do: it stocks the names people recognize, charges casino prices for them, and gets out of the way. If you're here for the prime ribeye and a bottle of Jordan, you'll leave happy — just don't look too hard at the markups.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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