Old Vegas glamour, California Cab on repeat
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American Steakhouse
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
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The list reads like a California Cabernet greatest hits album — Caymus, Opus One, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap. If you love Napa, you'll feel right at home. If you were hoping for a curveball, keep walking.
The 150-250 bottle list leans hard into California reds, and there's nothing wrong with that if you're eating a prime dry-aged ribeye at a steakhouse inside the Flamingo. Jordan, Beringer Private Reserve, Duckhorn, and Far Niente anchor the list with recognizable names that any beef-and-wine crowd will appreciate. What's missing is depth outside the Golden State — no serious Bordeaux, no Barolo, no old-world heavyweights to balance things out. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence nod (earned in 2025) reflects a list that's competently assembled, not adventurously curated.
With 20-35 pours available by the glass, there's a solid range to work through without committing to a bottle. Expect the usual California suspects to dominate here too — Cabs and Chards that match the room's energy. Rotation appears limited, so don't expect anything surprising to show up mid-season.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $60-range
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — it's food-friendly, polished, and won't feel like a compromise next to a serious ribeye. On a Vegas Strip list full of trophy bottles, it's the move for someone who wants quality without the four-figure receipt.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone at the table is ordering Cab, and that's fine — but Duckhorn's Merlot is genuinely excellent, plush without being flabby, and tends to get overlooked on lists like this one. Order it with the lobster mac and cheese and thank us later.
Opus One
Opus One is a great wine. It's also the most marked-up bottle on every Las Vegas Strip list, and Bugsy & Meyer's is no exception. You're paying a significant premium just for the name in this zip code — the juice doesn't change, but the price certainly does.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Stag's Leap built its reputation on structured, elegant Cabs that don't bludgeon your food — exactly what you want against a rich, deeply savory dry-aged ribeye. It lets the beef do the talking while holding its own in the glass.
The Bottom Line
Bugsy & Meyer's is a dependable California Cab destination inside a Vegas casino hotel — the list is focused, the setting is sharp, and it delivers exactly what a steakhouse crowd expects. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here looking for a great bottle of Napa red with your steak.
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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
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Willing but Green
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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
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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
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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
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · French, Mediterranean
LPM is a legitimate wine destination by Las Vegas Strip standards — the Burgundy-forward list has real bones, sommelier Karla Poeschel keeps it credible, and a newly minted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence confirms this isn't just hotel filler. Markups are what they are in this zip code, but the quality is there if you spend wisely.
Solid Range
Steep
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
San Marcos · San Marcos · American Steakhouse
Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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