Bull & Bear

The wine list reads like a steakhouse template from 2010—heavy California Cabs, a token Malbec section, and the usual Napa suspects at predictable markups. Nothing here surprises you, which is both comforting and slightly disappointing depending on what you're after.

We're looking at a list that plays it safe: Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, and other names your boss would recognize from corporate dinners. The California section dominates with solid but overplayed producers. There's a respectable Bordeaux selection for big spenders, but it skews toward recognizable châteaux rather than interesting finds. The Italian section exists mainly to check a box—a Barolo here, a Chianti there. What's missing is personality: no natural wines, no emerging regions, no staff picks that make you lean forward and ask questions.

The glass pour program sticks to the hits: a Napa Cab, a Russian River Pinot, maybe a Sancerre if you're lucky. Pours rotate seasonally at best, meaning you'll see the same lineup visit after visit. The selection works fine for steak pairings but offers little incentive to explore beyond your comfort zone.