Great steak, forgettable wine list
Ocotillo / South Chandler · Chandler · Modern American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 25, 2026
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Eight wines. That's the list. For a steakhouse charging $25–$45 an entrée, that's a number that should make you wince. The whole program reads like someone printed off the top sellers from a Sysco catalog and called it a day.
To be fair, the geography is broad — California, Italy, New Zealand, France, Argentina — but breadth of origin doesn't mean depth of thought when every bottle is a grocery store staple. Meiomi, La Crema, Juggernaut: these are fine wines, but they're also the wines you grab when you forget to bring something to a potluck. The one interesting outlier is the Perrin Côte du Rhône, which at least signals someone, somewhere, briefly considered variety. There are no aged bottles, no by-the-bottle options listed separately, no verticals, and nothing that would make a steak person lean in.
Every single wine on the list is available by the glass at a flat $10 for six ounces, which sounds generous until you realize that's also the entire list — there's nothing beyond those eight pours. No rotation, no seasonal swaps, no reserve option waiting in the wings. It's all-glass, all the time, and all the same.
Perrin Côte du Rhône Red Blend — $10
Perrin is a legitimate Rhône producer — this is the one bottle on the list with a real pedigree behind it. At $10 a glass it's the most honest drink in the house, especially alongside a red-meat-heavy menu.
Catena Malbec
Catena is one of Argentina's foundational names and most people ordering Malbec here will reach for it on autopilot — but it actually belongs on a steakhouse list. It's plush enough to flatter a hand-cut ribeye and it's usually marked up less aggressively than California cabs in this format.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
It retails for around $15 and lands here at $10 a glass, which means you're paying steakhouse rates for a sweet, fruit-bomby Pinot that coasts on brand recognition. It's not built for beef and it's not a deal — there are better options on this very short list.
Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon + Hand-cut steaks
It's not a subtle choice, but Juggernaut's dark fruit and firm tannins do exactly what you need against a seared ribeye or strip. Sometimes the obvious call is obvious for a reason.
The Bottom Line
Chop Chandler is cooking real food at real prices, and the wine list doesn't come close to keeping up. Order the steak, drink the Perrin or the Catena, and make peace with it.
Downtown Chandler · Chandler · Wine bar / small plates
BlackSheep is the kind of neighborhood wine bar that punches above its zip code — daily deals, a genuinely curious regional list, and a casual atmosphere that makes wine feel accessible rather than intimidating. If you're anywhere near downtown Chandler, this is the move for a weekday afternoon glass.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
· Chandler · Steakhouse
Perry's Chandler is a reliable wine stop for a steakhouse night — 37 by-the-glass options and a solid sparkling section save it from being boring, but the markups and crowd-pleaser roster keep it from being great. Order the Tempranillo or Crémant and you'll drink well; chase the familiar California labels and you'll pay for the brand name, not the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · Japanese teppanyaki
Benihana Chandler's wine list won't blow your mind, but it's functional and has a few genuine bright spots buried under the crowd-pleasers. If you're here for the show, grab the Rochioli or the Balland Sancerre and enjoy the flying shrimp.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · Wine Bar / American Small Plates
The Wild Vine Uncorked has the aesthetic of a wine bar and the wine list of a casual chain restaurant — if you're coming specifically for the wine program, there's not enough here to justify the trip. Order the Craggy Range, enjoy your company, and recalibrate expectations.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Desert Ridge · Chandler · Hawaiian Fusion / Seafood
Roy's punches above its chain-restaurant weight with a wine list that has real picks across sparkling, white, and international categories — but steep markups on recognizable bottles mean you need to know where to look. Send your wine-curious friends here with a cheat sheet and they'll do just fine.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · French steakhouse / bistro
A sparkling-only list in a French steakhouse sounds like a gimmick until you see Egly-Ouriet, Selosse, and Contratto sharing space with a $29 Moët. This is a genuinely unusual, thoughtfully assembled program that rewards curious drinkers — just know what you're walking into.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · San Luis Obispo · Modern American Steakhouse
Ox + Anchor is a reliable choice if you're already here for the steak and want a glass of something Central Coast-proud to go with it. Just don't come expecting discovery — this list was built to comfort, not to challenge.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Boca Raton · Boca Raton · Modern American Steakhouse
Meat Market Boca is a reliable wine destination for steakhouse standards — the list is deep enough to be interesting, the by-the-glass program is stronger than average, and Wine Mondays turn a steep list into a genuinely smart night out. Show up Tuesday through Sunday expecting to pay for the room; show up Monday and actually enjoy the wine.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · Modern American Steakhouse
CUT has the list, the staff, and the cellar to deliver a genuinely great wine experience — but the markup structure means you'll pay a Beverly Hills tax on almost every bottle you touch. Go in with eyes open, lean on the sommelier to find the relative values, and avoid anything you recognize from a supermarket shelf.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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