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Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Steakhouse
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
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Walking into Bavette's inside Park MGM, the wine list feels like it was built to flatter the room — dark, moody, and unapologetically classic. It's a 300-plus bottle list that leans hard into France and California, which is exactly what you'd expect from a place with brass fixtures and steak tartare on the menu. No surprises here, but no embarrassments either.
The list is anchored by the two pillars that earn Bavette's its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence: France and California. You've got Louis Jadot representing Burgundy, Chateau Margaux for the big spenders, and Chateau Montelena flying the California-vs-France flag proudly. On the domestic side, Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Far Niente, and Opus One cover pretty much every steak-dinner archetype from the crowd-pleasing cab to the special-occasion splurge. What's missing is any real venture outside those lanes — no southern Rhône, no Oregon Pinot, no South America — so if you're hoping to wander, this list won't take you there.
With 20 to 30 options by the glass and pours starting around $15, there's genuine flexibility here for the table that can't agree on a bottle. The program covers the expected ground — a Chardonnay, some reds built for beef, probably a bubbly option for the opener. We'd have liked to see more rotation or a dedicated BTG feature to keep things interesting, but for a Vegas steakhouse, the sheer number of glass options is a legitimate plus.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $90–$120
Jordan is consistently one of the most honest buys on a steakhouse list. It's a polished, food-friendly Sonoma Cab that doesn't demand your attention the way a cult wine does — it just makes the ribeye taste better. On a list where markups run high, Jordan tends to be treated more fairly than its flashier neighbors.
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
Everyone at the table is ordering Cabernet, and that's fine. But Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay — the wine that started a cultural war in 1976 — gets slept on at steakhouses. Order it with the lobster bisque or oysters Rockefeller and you'll feel like you discovered something, even though it's been there the whole time.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine in the right context, but on a Vegas steakhouse list it's the most marked-up name on the page and the one most likely ordered to impress rather than to drink. You're paying a significant premium for the label. The Jordan or even a well-chosen Jadot will give you more pleasure per dollar.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged ribeye
Caymus is ripe, full, and unabashedly bold — which is exactly what a dry-aged ribeye calls for. The fruit weight in the wine stands up to the funk and fat of the beef without fighting it. It's not a subtle pairing, but you're not in a subtle restaurant.
The Bottom Line
Bavette's is a competent, well-stocked steakhouse list that does its job without taking many risks — solid staff knowledge and proper cellar conditions give it real credibility, but Vegas markups and a comfort-zone selection keep it from being anything more than a reliable night out. Send a friend here for the steak; just steer them toward Jordan and away from the Opus One.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Order the $21 glass of Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo, or the $50 Signature Flight if you want three saké side by side. If you prefer wine, the Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin at $62 by the Coravin glass is the pour to look for. Confirm availability and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Try the $60 half bottle of Cristom Pinot Noir or ask about the $60 Kerner, the lowest full-bottle price, or order the Azelia Barolo at $270 with the Dry Aged New York. Confirm vintages and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
West Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Italian
Order the Franco Serra Barbera d'Asti at $11 a glass or the Murgo Etna Rosso at $14, and ask about the Sommelier Selections flight if you want to taste three wines. Confirm today's list and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse & Seafood
Joe's backs a 24-wine glass list with a bottle list that reaches collector Bordeaux and Burgundy. Order the $12 Zuccardi Serie A Malbec by the glass, or the $55 Cahors by the bottle with the 16 oz Rib Eye, and try the $100 A.F. Gros Moulin-à-Vent if you want a lighter red. The list's pages are dated 9/25/2026 and 10/2/2026, so confirm availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Start with the $17 Vouvray Chenin Blanc by the glass, or spend $40 on the Faiveley Mercurey with the Duck on the Rock. Prices come from the Wine Book dated 6.20.2026 and a dinner menu dated 11.26.2025, so confirm what is available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine book, not service, storage or retail markups.
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, European
This list leans on California Cabernet, with a few exits. Order the Justin Cabernet at $19.95 a glass if you want a California Cabernet without the 44.95/62.95 Caymus glass price, or take the Ontañón Rioja at 91 a bottle if you want a break from California. If you are doing the tasting menu, the restaurant pairs its Beef Wellington with Caymus Cabernet. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and the linked beverage PDF is labeled Winter 2025, so confirm availability and prices.
Westwood · Los Angeles · American, Steakhouse
A Cabernet-first list with 30 glasses and a long bottle book, but no wine prices posted online. If you want a known price, the $9 happy hour Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus is the one posted figure, and if you want to step away from Cabernet, try the Il Bruciato Super Tuscan by the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American, Steakhouse
A very large list with a long glass section, from a $14 Muscadet to a $90 pour of Krug. Start with the $14/glass Mélon de Bourgogne, then look at the Arizona Selections page if you want an Arizona bottle, and confirm prices because the PDF says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Van Ness / Polk · San Francisco · American, Steakhouse
A serious steakhouse list with a glass program you can actually use: 32 pours by the stem from 14 to 99 and California Cabernet across eight pages. Start with the Keenan Cabernet at 22 by the stem, or step up to the Jordan Alexander Valley at 129 with the Porterhouse, and ask which vintages are current since the list is subject to vintage change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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