A Century of Beef, A Solid Pour
Stockyards City · Oklahoma City · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 1, 2026
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Walking into Cattlemen's, the wine list is pretty much what you'd expect from a 100-year-old Oklahoma institution that built its reputation on beef, not Burgundy. It's not trying to impress you — it's trying to get out of the way so you can focus on your ribeye. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
The list runs about 30-50 bottles and leans hard into California — Sonoma, Napa, and the greatest hits of American supermarket shelves. You'll find Rombauer Chardonnay sitting next to Kendall Jackson Cabernet like they're old bunkmates, and a nod to Argentina via Layer Cake Malbec. Italy gets a token mention, but don't expect a regional tour. This isn't a wine destination; it's a wine safety net for the meat-forward crowd, and it does that job adequately.
Twenty-plus options by the glass is genuinely more than you'd expect here, and the price range of $9-$15.50 keeps things accessible for a round-up crowd. The selection mirrors the bottle list — familiar names, crowd-friendly styles — but the volume of pours means most people at the table can find something without defaulting to a beer.
Layer Cake Malbec, Argentina — $9/glass
At the low end of the glass price range, this is a ripe, fruit-forward red that holds its own against the beef-heavy menu without asking you to think too hard about it. Honest value for a classic steakhouse pairing.
Sonoma Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir
At a Western steakhouse where Cab reigns supreme, most tables are sleeping on this. It's a serious rosé from a reliable Sonoma producer — a genuinely good glass if you want something lighter without abandoning the occasion.
Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
You can buy this at your local grocery store for around $14 a bottle. Whatever they're charging here, you're paying the restaurant tax on one of the most ubiquitous Cabs in America. Order the Coppola or go a different direction entirely.
Rombauer Chardonnay, Carneros + Ribeye steak
Unconventional call, but Rombauer's butter-bomb style actually mirrors the rich fat of a well-marbled ribeye. It won't cut through anything, but it'll roll alongside the beef in a way that's indulgent and completely unapologetic.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Cattlemen's isn't a wine destination and it knows it — the list exists to serve the steak, and at these prices it mostly does the job without embarrassing anyone. Send a friend here for the history and the ribeye; the wine will be fine.
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