A serious steak deserves a serious list
Downtown Fort Myers · Naples · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 14, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Chops City Grill’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Four hundred bottles at a Fort Myers steakhouse is not something you expect to stumble into. The list signals immediately that someone here takes wine seriously — this isn't a Sysco-catalog situation. The room matches: polished, confident, a little loud in the best way.
The backbone is exactly what you'd want from an upscale steakhouse — Napa Cabernet heavy, with Bordeaux providing the old-world counterweight. Beyond the red meat anchors, there's genuine range: Italian reds, German and French whites, Malbec, rosé, and enough Chardonnay options to satisfy the half the table that isn't here for the Cab. Producers like Jordan and Silver Oak are crowd-pleasers, yes, but Caymus sitting on the same list alongside proper French Bordeaux suggests the program isn't just chasing recognition — there's some thought behind the curation. The gaps are minor: no obvious deep dive into Rhône or Spain, but for a steakhouse in Southwest Florida, this list punches well above its zip code.
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is a genuinely strong program — most steakhouses in this price range give you eight options and call it a day. The glass list pulls from the same quality tier as the bottle list, which means you're not being handed leftovers while the real wine sits behind a bottle minimum. Rotation appears limited though; this feels like a curated-and-held program rather than something that changes often.
Jordan Chardonnay — null
Jordan Chardonnay consistently over-delivers for what it costs at retail, and at a steakhouse markup it's usually one of the more reasonably priced quality bottles on the white side of the list. It's a known quantity that earns its spot without the Caymus-level premium.
German White Wine
Most people at a steakhouse walk right past the German whites, which is exactly why you should order one. A Riesling or Spätburgunder from the list is the kind of thing that makes a table stop mid-bite — and at a place with this much red-wine demand, the white inventory probably turns slower, meaning the bottles are well-stored and fairly priced.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine. It's also on every wine list in America, marked up to the ceiling because everyone already knows the name. You're paying for familiarity, not discovery. With 400 bottles to choose from, ordering Caymus here is like going to a great record store and buying a greatest hits compilation.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab has enough dark fruit and structure to match a well-marbled ribeye without bulldozing it. It's a classic steakhouse pairing for a reason, and here it's executed with the proper glassware and a kitchen that knows what it's doing with beef.
The Bottom Line
Chops City Grill is the real deal for wine in Southwest Florida — a 400-bottle list with a sommelier and proper stems isn't something you take for granted down here. The markups keep it from being a full Rager, but if you're eating a prime ribeye anyway, you're already committed to spending money, so lean into it.
Naples · Naples · American
Warren is a whiskey bar that does wine correctly, which is more than most can say. Eric Gaboury and the Wine Spectator nod give it credibility, and if you stick to the California producers you know or let staff steer you toward the Burgundy shelf, you'll drink well with your steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Mercato · Naples · American
Old Vines is exactly what it needs to be for Mercato — a polished, reliable wine list with genuine depth in its California and French lanes, even if the pricing skews toward the Naples wallet and the list doesn't take many risks. Send a friend here if they want something they recognize done well; send a wine nerd elsewhere.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Naples · Naples · American Steakhouse
Shula's is a genuinely impressive California Cab cellar wearing a classic steakhouse suit — the markups sting and the list doesn't wander far from Napa, but if that's your game, this is one of the better places to play it in Southwest Florida. Come on a Wednesday, order the Hillside Select, and stop overthinking it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
Marco Island · Naples · Italian
Sale E Pepe is the rare beachside Italian that takes its wine program as seriously as the frescoes on the walls — the Italian cellar depth is real, the WS credential is well-earned, and it's worth the trip even if the markups sting a little. Send your friends here for Barolo and osso buco; they'll thank you.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Vanderbilt Beach · Naples · Gulf Coast Seafood
Baleen delivers exactly what a resort wine list should: no surprises, no risks, just reliable bottles at premium prices. If you're here for the sunset and fresh grouper, the wine program won't get in the way—but it won't elevate the meal either.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Naples · Naples · Upscale Seafood & Steakhouse
Ocean Prime delivers exactly what it promises: a safe, corporate wine experience that won't embarrass your boss but won't surprise anyone either. Come for the scene and the seafood, order a cocktail, and if you must have wine, stick to the recognizable mid-tier bottles and don't look at the markup too closely.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Acworth · Steakhouse
AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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