500-Bottle French Soul in a Vegas Casino
The Strip · Las Vegas · French Brasserie · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 11, 2026
RagingWine reviewed BARDOT Brasserie’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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A 500-bottle wine list in a Vegas casino brasserie sounds like it could go either way — overwrought or overleveraged. BARDOT splits the difference with a serious French backbone (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Alsace, Loire) and enough California crowd-pleasers to keep the high rollers happy. It's not groundbreaking, but it's legitimately deep for a hotel restaurant.
The French sections show real thought — this isn't just a token Burgundy or two. You've got proper regional diversity across France with producers that matter, from Chateau La Nerthe in the Rhône to serious Alsace representation. The California side leans heavily on Napa royalty (Caymus, Cakebread, Rombauer) which feels predictable but makes sense in this context. With 500 bottles to work with, there's room to geek out or play it safe depending on your mood. The list doesn't take wild swings into natural wine or orange oddities, but that's not what you come to a Michael Mina brasserie expecting.
Eighteen glass pours at $10-19 is a respectable lineup for a casino restaurant, though it skews heavily toward the safe bets. You'll find Rombauer Chardonnay and Caymus Cabernet by the glass, which tells you they're playing to the Vegas tourist palate. The price points are fair for the setting — nobody's getting gouged at the glass pour level, even if the selections won't surprise anyone who's been to Napa in the last decade.
Spring Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — $75
Only a 25% markup over retail makes this a rare Vegas casino win — solid Napa Cab at a price that doesn't feel like table stakes
Chateau La Nerthe Rhône White Blend
Most people bypass white Rhône for Chardonnay on this list, but La Nerthe brings weight and complexity that'll stand up to richer brasserie dishes
Rombauer Chardonnay, Carneros
It's everywhere, it's buttery, and while the markup isn't offensive, you didn't fly to Vegas to drink the same Chard you get at every wedding back home
Taittinger Brut Champagne + Escargot
Classic French brasserie move — Champagne's acidity cuts through garlic butter like it was designed for the job, and Taittinger has the elegance to not overpower delicate snails
The Bottom Line
This is what a competent Vegas casino wine program looks like — deep enough to explore, fair enough on markup to not feel like robbery, staffed by people who know the difference between Burgundy and Bordeaux. You won't find edge or surprises, but you also won't get burned.
Caesars Palace · Las Vegas · French Fine Dining
This is where you come when wine matters as much as the food. The markup is Vegas-steep, but the cellar is world-class and the staff can navigate it. If you're celebrating big or chasing rare French bottles, this is the room.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Lamaii is the rare Las Vegas restaurant where the wine list reflects a genuine point of view — the grower Champagne program alone is worth the visit. Send a friend here and tell them to order a Spécial Club.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
STK Las Vegas is a bottle-list business masquerading as a wine program — three by-the-glass pours, a roster of safe California hits, and Vegas markups that'll make your eyes water. Order the Whispering Angel at happy hour, grab a bottle of Belle Glos if you're feeling generous, and save the real wine exploration for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Diner Ross is doing something genuinely weird and kind of wonderful — a Champagne-forward list inside a Vegas diner is a wild card move that mostly works. Just don't show up expecting range beyond bubbles, and go for the growers before you default to the celebrity bottles.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
The Palm Las Vegas is an unlikely wine discovery — a six-bottle natural and old-world-leaning list tucked inside a steakhouse institution, priced like someone forgot they're on the Strip. Don't sleep on it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Italian
Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things — great location, recognizable bottles, pricing that reflects the real estate. If you're here for fountain views and a glass of Cakebread, you'll be genuinely happy; if you're hunting for value or adventure, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Kirkland · French Brasserie
Le Grand is doing something genuinely thoughtful inside a tight 21-bottle format — the bubbly selection alone beats most full-sized lists in the area, and the pricing stays honest throughout. Send a friend here, tell them to skip the Rombauer, and work their way through the glass pours.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chicago · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie Chicago is a reliable wine destination for anyone who wants a French-focused list executed with genuine effort and the occasional smart value. The markups aren't shy, but the BTG program and specials take some of the sting out — go in with a plan and you'll drink well.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Main Street Downtown · Poughkeepsie · French Brasserie
Brasserie 292 built a wine list that respects the food and respects your wallet, which is more than most places in this price range manage. Send your friends here — just make sure they order the Muscadet.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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