Classic steakhouse list, Wednesday saves the night
Downtown · Greensboro · Steakhouse / Seafood
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 25, 2026
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The wine list at B. Christopher's reads exactly like you'd expect from a white-tablecloth steakhouse in downtown Greensboro — Caymus, Silver Oak, Rombauer, Duckhorn. It's safe, familiar, and built to impress a business dinner table without making anyone think too hard. There's nothing surprising here, but nothing offensive either.
The list runs 100-175 bottles with a heavy lean on Napa Valley Cabernet and California Chardonnay, supplemented by some Sonoma and a nod to France via Burgundy and Bordeaux. Producers like Silver Oak Alexander Valley and Duckhorn give it credibility, but the depth stops there — you won't find any grower Champagne, funky Rhône, or anything that challenges the room. The French contingent feels like a token gesture rather than a real commitment. If you love California reds with a steak, you're in the right place; if you're hunting for something off the beaten path, look elsewhere.
With 15-25 by-the-glass options, there's a decent spread for a restaurant of this style. Expect the usual suspects — Rombauer Chardonnay, Meiomi Pinot Noir, and likely the Decoy Cab making an appearance. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority, so what you see on the printed list is probably what you get every visit.
La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast — $48
At a 109% markup, it's the least punishing bottle on the list relative to retail. It's a solid, food-friendly Pinot that holds its own against the seafood options and won't leave your wallet completely wrecked.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at a steakhouse reach for Caymus on autopilot, but the Silver Oak Alexander Valley is the smarter play — more structure, better age-ability, and a more interesting drinking experience. It's the choice that makes you look like you know what you're doing.
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
At $40 a bottle on a $15 retail wine, this is a 167% markup on something you could grab at Total Wine on a Tuesday. It's not a bad wine, but you're paying steakhouse prices for a grocery store Cab. Order up or order something else.
Duckhorn Merlot + Filet Mignon
Duckhorn Merlot is plush and structured enough to stand up to a filet without steamrolling it the way a big Napa Cab might. The wine's dark fruit and subtle earthiness complement the beef without competing — it's the understated choice that actually works.
Wednesday — Half-price wine by the bottle on Wednesdays on a selected list of wines in the dining room. Premium and reserve bottles are typically excluded.
The Bottom Line
B. Christopher's is a dependable wine stop for a classic steakhouse experience — just go on a Wednesday when the bottle prices get cut in half and the math finally makes sense. If you're craving Caymus with a ribeye and an expense account, you'll be happy; if you want exploration, this isn't your room.
South Elm · Greensboro · Wine Bar & Retail
Tasting Room is the kind of wine bar Greensboro didn't know it needed — approachable enough for beginners, interesting enough for people who care, and free of the pretense that kills the fun. If you're in the area, skip the chain restaurant wine list and come here instead.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Friendly Center · Greensboro · Korean Fried Chicken and Asian Fusion
Bonchon Greensboro is a legitimately great spot for Korean fried chicken, and the wine list knows it's irrelevant. Come for the wings, drink the beer, and only touch the Canyon Road if it's $3 a glass.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Friendly Center / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Asian-inspired Chinese
P.F. Chang's Greensboro checks the box on wine the same way it checks every other corporate box — reliably, joylessly, and at a markup. If you're here for the food, stick to the Riesling and call it a night; the rest of the list isn't worth the deliberation.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Wendover / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Casual American steakhouse with Australian-inspired theme
We wouldn't send a friend here for the wine — we'd tell them to order a beer or a cocktail and save their wine calories for somewhere that gives a damn. The food can be fine; the wine program is an afterthought.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Friendly Center · Greensboro · Upscale Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Greensboro doesn't take risks with wine, and it doesn't need to — the list is professionally managed, properly stored, and staffed by someone who actually knows it. If you're celebrating a promotion, this works. Just don't expect to discover anything.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Westridge / Holden Road · Greensboro · Italian
Positano isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its Italian-focused list punches well above its neighborhood-restaurant weight class. Fair prices, real regional variety, and a few genuinely interesting picks make this worth ordering a bottle instead of just a cocktail.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Sandy Springs · Steakhouse / Seafood
Ray's on the River is doing something quietly impressive: running a fair, thoughtful-enough wine list at prices that feel almost out of place at a riverfront destination restaurant in Sandy Springs. It's not a deep cellar, and no one is going to mistake it for a wine destination, but for a bottle of Eroica or a glass of Morgon while watching the Chattahoochee roll by, it earns its keep. Send your friends here and tell them to skip the Moët.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Tustin/Irvine · Irvine · Steakhouse / Seafood
The Winery is a reliable date-night pick for wine drinkers who want something beyond generic and don't mind paying for the atmosphere. We'd want more pricing transparency before calling it a destination, but as a polished local option in Irvine, it's doing the work.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
· McAllen · Steakhouse / Seafood
Liam's is a dependable upscale night out in the RGV — the food is clearly the draw, and the wine list does its job without embarrassing anyone. If you're celebrating, you'll find something suitable; if you're deep into wine, manage expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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