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The Lazy List

Bull In The Alley

Speakeasy Vibes, Grocery Store Markups

Arts District · Tulsa · American · Visit Website ↗

date-nightsplurge-worthyold-world-focuscasual-vibes

Reviewed April 2, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyCrowd Pleasers
MarkupSteep
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffRotating Cast
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

The room sells it — moody lighting, speakeasy bones, the kind of place where you expect the wine list to match the ambiance. Then you open it and find a parade of familiar names that you've seen at every steakhouse from here to Dallas. The list is playing a character the wine program can't fully back up.

Selection Deep Dive

This is a greatest hits collection: Silver Oak, Chateau Montelena, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi — all respectable bottles, none of them surprising. There's no regional identity, no adventurous producers, and no sign that anyone curated this with intention beyond stocking what sells. The Antinori Guado al Tasso is the lone wine that hints at something more interesting, but one Italian bright spot doesn't make a deep list. If you came hoping for a wine program that matches the Arts District energy, you'll leave a little disappointed.

By the Glass

We couldn't confirm a by-the-glass program with specific pours or counts, which is itself a small red flag at a restaurant charging these prices. For a speakeasy-styled steakhouse at the $$$ tier, a well-curated glass program should be table stakes. Come in with a bottle plan or be prepared to overpay for whatever they're pouring.

💰Best Value

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 — $138

At 38% over retail, it's the least punishing markup on the list. For a crowd-pleasing Cab with genuine name recognition and actual drinking pleasure, this is where your money does the least damage.

💎Hidden Gem

Antinori Guado al Tasso 2020

Most tables here are ordering the Silver Oak or the Mondavi on autopilot. The Guado al Tasso — a Bolgheri blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah from one of Italy's great houses — is a genuinely different drink that rewards the curious. Yes, the markup still stings, but at least you're getting something with a story.

Skip This

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2023

A 91% markup on a $22 retail bottle is the clearest sign of how this list views its guests. Kim Crawford is a solid supermarket Sauvignon Blanc — there is nothing wrong with it on its own — but paying $42 for it at a reservation-only steakhouse is just not the move.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Franciscan Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 + Burger

A Napa Cab with some structure and dark fruit backbone is exactly what a well-built burger wants. The Franciscan is the most sensible price point for everyday drinking here, and it holds up to a serious patty without the pretense of ordering the Silver Oak for a sandwich.

The Bottom Line

Bull In The Alley has the bones of a great wine destination — the setting, the clientele, the ambition — but the list is coasting on brand recognition and charging dearly for the privilege. Drink strategically or let the cocktail menu carry the night.

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