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✔️The Reliable

Connors Restaurant & Lounge

California Classics, Steak, No Surprises

Fort Myers · Fort Myers · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed April 6, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyPlays It Safe
MarkupSteep
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

The wine list at Connors reads like a greatest hits album you've heard a hundred times — Caymus, Silver Oak, Rombauer, Jordan. There's nothing wrong with any of it, but don't come here expecting discovery. It's a steakhouse list built for people who already know what they want.

Selection Deep Dive

The list leans hard into California, specifically Napa and Sonoma, with Cabernet Sauvignon doing most of the heavy lifting — which makes sense given the wood-fired steak program. Beyond the marquee reds, you'll find Rombauer holding down the Chardonnay side for the butter-bomb crowd and Meiomi showing up as the token Pinot Noir. Other regions barely get a seat at the table, and if you're hunting for anything from Burgundy, the Rhône, or even a serious Barolo, you're going to be disappointed. The list is competent and crowd-friendly, but it's essentially a California wine shop with a steakhouse attached.

By the Glass

The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 16 options and stays squarely in the $10–$18 range, which is on the higher end for what's being poured. You're not getting anything adventurous here — expect the same California stalwarts that anchor the bottle list, with a token white and a predictable rosé rounding things out. Rotation appears minimal; this is a set-and-forget program.

💰Best Value

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $38

At the lower end of the bottle price range, Jordan Alexander Valley delivers consistent, food-friendly Cabernet that punches above its price point at the table. It's the most drinkable and honest pick on a list that otherwise trends toward trophy bottles marked up for the occasion.

💎Hidden Gem

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

Most tables at a place like this go straight for Caymus or Silver Oak on name recognition alone. Jordan quietly outperforms both for approachability and is easier on the wallet — worth the pivot if your server even mentions it.

Skip This

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Caymus is a reliable crowd-pleaser that restaurants love to mark up because diners recognize the name. At a steakhouse in a tourist-friendly waterfront market, you're paying a significant premium for brand familiarity. The wine is fine; the price is not.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Premium Aged Steak

Silver Oak's Alexander Valley is built for exactly this moment — its softer tannins and vanilla-forward oak profile are a textbook match for a well-aged, wood-fired cut. It's not a groundbreaking pairing, but it's a reliable one that earns its keep on a list this California-focused.

✔️ The Bottom Line

Connors is a safe, competent steakhouse wine list that delivers what it promises — California Cabs, familiar names, and zero risk. Send a friend here for a solid steak night, but don't send them expecting to learn anything new about wine.

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