Connors Steak & Seafood
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Reviewed February 27, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Connors reads like a steakhouse template: California Cabs, a handful of Napa names you've heard of, and the obligatory Malbec. It's the kind of list designed not to offend anyone, which also means it won't surprise anyone. Safe, predictable, and priced accordingly.
Selection Deep Dive
You'll find the usual suspects here—Silver Oak, Caymus, maybe a Josh Cellars for the budget-conscious. The focus skews heavily toward bold reds that can stand up to a ribeye, with token representation from Sonoma Chardonnay and a Pinot or two. There's minimal Old World presence, no natural wines, and nothing that suggests someone's actively curating this list. It's a steakhouse wine list on autopilot, built for tourists who want something familiar with their filet.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass selection likely runs 8-10 pours, leaning heavily on California staples and crowd-pleasers. Expect a Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, a Prisoner Red Blend, maybe a Columbia Crest Cab. These are wines designed for volume service—nothing rotates, nothing surprises, everything pairs generically with steak. The pours are consistent but uninspired.
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon — $42
Solid Washington Cab at steakhouse markup—still overpriced but won't wreck the bill
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
If they have it, this lighter red cuts through butter-heavy sides better than another tannic Cab
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
This $90 retail bottle gets marked up to steakhouse ransom levels—drink it at home for half
J Vineyards Pinot Noir + Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Russian River Pinot's acidity and red fruit balance the richness without overwhelming the fish
✔️ The Bottom Line
Connors does the steakhouse thing competently but without imagination. The wine list won't embarrass you, but it won't impress anyone who knows their way around a bottle either. Order a cocktail and save the wine budget for somewhere that cares.
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