665 Labels, Vintage Glamour, Classic Vegas Markup
Downtown Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Barry's Downtown Prime’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You open a 665-label wine book inside a Vegas steakhouse and immediately see the game: serious depth, serious bottles, serious markup. The list reads like a who's-who of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Super Tuscans, with some legitimately rare vintage finds if you've got the wallet for it.
This is old-school Vegas wine programming—heavy on France and Italy with a California section that hits the expected notes. The real story lives in the vintage depth: a 1988 Château Leoville Las Cases magnum, 1964 Monte Real Gran Reserva, and a 1985 Telmont Champagne show actual cellar commitment. You'll find Gaja, Tignanello, serious Burgundy Grand Crus, and trophy Bordeaux alongside more accessible producers. The list plays to the steakhouse crowd but doesn't phone it in—this is a proper collection, not a wine-by-numbers operation.
The 20-30 glass pours are functional but safe—expect standards like California Cab and Italian reds that pair with ribeyes without challenging anyone. The real action is in the bottles, and the by-the-glass program reflects that priority. Nothing wrong here, but nothing exciting either.
Via Castello Brunello di Montalcino 2017 — $145
At 107% markup, this is actually reasonable for Vegas—solid Brunello that'll handle that Rib Eye Cap without breaking $200
Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja 1964
A 60-year-old Rioja for $1,100 in a Vegas steakhouse? That's a legitimate cellar flex and probably drinks like history
Beau Joie Special Cuvee Vegas Golden Knights NV
380% markup on gimmick Champagne is pure tourist trap—$240 for $50 retail sparkle with a hockey logo
Château Leoville Las Cases Saint-Julien 1988 1.5L + Rib Eye Cap
Classic Left Bank Bordeaux with bottle age meets the king of steakhouse cuts—this is why magnums exist
The Bottom Line
Barry's has a legitimate cellar and sommelier-driven program, but the markup is Vegas steakhouse standard. If you're playing with house money or chasing vintage Bordeaux, this is your spot. Everyone else should stick to the sub-$200 bottles and enjoy the vintage glamour.
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
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
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· 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
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Il Premio is a steakhouse that took its wine list seriously enough to skip the obvious plays, and the result is one of the more interesting Italian-focused lists in Atlanta right now. It's compact, priced fairly across the board, and built for exploration — whether you're going glass by glass through the Italian regions or just need a solid bottle of Chianti Classico at $72 to make a steak dinner feel right. We'd send a friend here specifically for the wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Steakhouse
Stark's is the rare steakhouse that treats wine as something other than an afterthought or a cash grab. The list is compact but genuinely considered, markups are fair across the board, and the full bottle-to-glass availability is a policy every restaurant should copy. If you're eating in Healdsburg and want to drink well without overpaying, this is a legitimate stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse
Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
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