390 Bottles Deep, But Your Wallet Notices
Downtown · Columbus · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 22, 2026
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Three hundred and ninety labels at a Columbus steakhouse — that's not a wine list, that's a commitment. The book lands heavy, skews California and Pacific Northwest, and signals immediately that someone here actually cares. The price tags, though, will make you do some quick mental math before you get comfortable.
Napa Cabernet is the backbone here, as you'd expect, but the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir section shows genuine enthusiasm — Roserock, Domaine Serene, and friends give Oregon its proper moment. Sonoma gets a respectable look too, and there's enough variety across regions and styles that the list doesn't feel like a one-note steak-and-Cab affair. That said, the pricing structure leans hard into premium territory across the board, with markups on Oregon Pinot sitting in the 180–275% range. A 390-label list with a sommelier on staff and a Wine Spectator nod confirms this isn't an afterthought — but it's clearly priced for expense accounts and special occasions, not casual Tuesday dinners.
The by-the-glass program specifics aren't published prominently, which is a miss for a list this size — we'd love to see that depth translated into a rotating glass pour menu. What we can say is that the bottle list's depth suggests the pours are probably solid; we just wish the specifics were easier to find before you sit down.
Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Oregon 2021 — $140
At $50 retail, the 180% markup is more forgiving than most of what's on this list. Domaine Serene is a legitimate Oregon name, the Yamhill Cuvée is their entry point into serious Pinot, and $140 at a steakhouse of this caliber isn't highway robbery — it's actually the closest thing to a fair deal we found.
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs North Coast California 2020
Most people at a steakhouse aren't ordering sparkling wine, which is exactly why you should. Schramsberg is one of California's great sparkling houses, the Blanc de Noirs is rich and structured enough to stand up to a big meal, and at $100 it's one of the few bottles on this list where the price doesn't make you wince.
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley California 2018
A historic label, sure, but at $360 you're paying a lot for nostalgia and brand recognition. For that money on this list, you can do better — and frankly, the Georges de Latour has coasted on its legacy longer than its current quality justifies.
Sea Smoke Southing Sta. Rita Hills 2021 + Wagyu Filet
Sea Smoke's Southing is all bright cherry, silky tannins, and cool-climate restraint — exactly what you want against the rich, buttery fat of a Wagyu filet. The wine cuts through without fighting the beef, and at $240 it's a splurge that actually makes sense for the occasion.
The Bottom Line
Butcher & Rose is a genuinely impressive wine program for Columbus — 390 labels, a sommelier, and real regional depth aren't things you take for granted in this market. Just go in knowing you're paying steakhouse-in-a-major-hotel prices, because the markups are real and the list isn't built for the value-hunter.
German Village · Columbus · Italian
Cento is the rare Columbus restaurant where the wine list is a genuine reason to go, not just a footnote to the pasta. Matthew Selva's Italian-focused program earned its Wine Spectator nod honestly — send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Columbus · Columbus · Spanish, Catalan
Barcelona has been earning its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2005, and the list holds up — serious Spanish producers, fair prices, and enough glass pours to drink well across a full tapas spread. For Columbus, this is genuinely the best Spanish wine program in the room.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Columbus · Columbus · French, Seasonal
The Refectory has been doing this quietly and correctly since 2003, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence held that long doesn't happen by accident. If you're in Columbus and serious about wine, this is the room — full stop.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Easton Town Center · Columbus · Steak House
Mastro's Columbus is a trophy-wine steakhouse doing what trophy-wine steakhouses do — and doing it well enough to earn a Wine Spectator credential in its first year. If you're celebrating something, drinking California cab with a great steak, and not particularly interested in venturing off the map, this list will absolutely deliver.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Columbus · Columbus · American, Steakhouse
Jeff Ruby's is doing the steakhouse wine list right — deep cellar, Wine Spectator credentials, and enough California firepower to keep any red wine drinker busy all night. Bring your appetite for both the ribeye and the markup, because this room doesn't apologize for either.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Columbus · Columbus · American, Asian
Agni is the best wine list in Columbus most people haven't had a reason to talk about yet — until now. With two sommeliers, a 300–500 bottle program, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence already in its first year, send your friends here and tell them to skip the Caymus.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
· Plano · Steakhouse
Steve Fields clearly puts its energy into the kitchen, not the cellar — and at these price points, that imbalance is hard to ignore. Order the Evesham Wood if it's still there, and otherwise come for the steak, not the wine list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · Steakhouse
Greystone is a reliable, if predictable, steakhouse wine list — the kind where you can always find something decent but you'll rarely be surprised. Skip the Opus splurge, order the Paradigm, and you'll walk out satisfied.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · Steakhouse
Morton's San Diego is spending more energy on the wedge salad than the wine list, and it shows. Come for the steak, order carefully, and don't expect much beyond the obvious.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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