Old Vegas glamour, California Cab on repeat
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American Steakhouse
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 17, 2026 · How we review
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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.
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.
East Village · New York · American Steakhouse
A compact glass list at a beef-focused restaurant: 11 pours from $19 to $39 across France, Italy, Germany and California. Start with the $24 Domaine Perraud Chardonnay, or the $30 Signorello 'Edge' Cabernet if you're ordering steak, and confirm current pours because the page isn't dated. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or markups.
Midtown · New York · American Steakhouse
A 37-wine glass list, with Napa Cabernet and red blends at the top of the Sommelier Selections. Start with the Terrazas Malbec (6 oz. $16) or the Musar "Jeune Rouge" (6 oz. $18), and pour the Shafer "TD-9" with your steak. The page shows no bottle list and no date, so confirm what is available. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or markups.
Magnificent Mile · Chicago · American Steakhouse
A long list with a lot of price headroom: bottles run from $50 to $8,000, so set your ceiling before you open it. For a glass, start with the Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon at 26/120 or the Reverdy Sancerre at 25/118, and for a cheaper bottle go to the $50 Cune Crianza. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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