Classic steakhouse list, Wednesday saves the night
Downtown · Greensboro · Steakhouse / Seafood
Updated October 2026
Reviewed June 25, 2026 · How we review
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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 & cheese
Lewis & Elm earns the Wild Card badge because it's the kind of unexpected neighborhood wine bar that punches well above its zip code — a sommelier-curated list leaning into Tuscany, Greece, and Sicily inside a cozy South Elm storefront is not what most people expect to find in Greensboro. We'd happily send a friend here for a flight and a cheese board, and tell them to actually listen to whatever the staff recommends. Just know that our sourced pricing detail is thin right now, so go in with curiosity and ask questions — that's the right posture for a place like this anyway.
Small but Thoughtful
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
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· Greensboro · New American and Wine Bar
1808 Craft & Vine is doing something quietly smart: a fully by-the-glass list at prices that don't punish curiosity, with enough international range to keep things interesting. We don't know the food, we don't know the staff, and the list isn't going to wow a Burgundy collector — but if you're in Greensboro and want to drink something you'd never order at a chain steakhouse, this is the move.
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Acceptable
· Greensboro · Wine and Cocktail Bar
Marjae's is doing something genuinely uncommon for a mid-size Southern city: running a wine-forward space with actual expertise behind it, at prices that won't make you wince. We'd send a friend here for a low-key date night or a Thursday tasting without hesitation — just go in ready to ask questions, because the staff seems like they actually want to answer them.
Small but Thoughtful
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Acceptable
· Greensboro · Cocktail and Wine Bar
Bitters Social House isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is genuinely fair, a couple of producer picks show real effort, and the by-the-glass setup means you can drink well without committing to a bottle. If you're in Greensboro and need a glass before or after dinner, this is a perfectly honest place to have one.
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· Greensboro · Italian Steakhouse
Giovanni's is a reliable neighborhood anchor — the room is good, the food has a loyal following, and the Italian reds give you enough to work with if you dig past the Sand Point labels. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation; we'd just steer them straight toward the Barolo or Brunello and skip the California filler.
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· Greensboro · Steakhouse
Fleming's Greensboro is doing more than most chain steakhouses bother to do with wine — 42 by-the-glass options and actual Alsatian whites on a Greensboro wine list deserves acknowledgment. The markups are real and the list isn't going to surprise anyone who's been to a Fleming's before, but if you're eating a bone-in ribeye and want a proper glass without guesswork, this delivers.
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· Wellesley · Steakhouse / Seafood
Black & Blue Wellesley is a reliable if unexciting wine stop — the list covers the crowd-pleaser bases competently, and the Hermann J Wiemer Riesling alone is worth knowing about. If you're in a Cab-and-steak mood with no desire to go hunting for bargains or discovery, you'll be fine. Just don't expect the wine program to keep pace with the check.
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Norcross · Atlanta · Steakhouse / Seafood
A compact steakhouse list that bets on Cabernet, with seven of its 24 wines from Mendoza to Napa. Start with the Carnivor Cabernet at 9/12/36 next to your steak, and ask what the three numbers mean before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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.
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