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Downtown Bellevue · Bellevue · Classic upscale steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 1, 2026
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The wine list at Daniel's Broiler Bellevue reads exactly like the room looks — polished, predictable, and dressed for a business dinner. You're not going to find any surprises here, but you will find a well-organized list that knows its audience: people who want a big Napa Cab with their ribeye and don't want to think too hard about it. That's not an insult — it's just the deal.
The 200–400 label list leans hard into California, with Napa Cab and Sonoma Chardonnay doing the heavy lifting. There's a respectable nod to Washington State reds — which makes sense given the location — and classic French Bordeaux and Champagne round out the upper end. Producers like Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, and Cakebread are the headliners, all reliable crowd favorites that rarely disappoint but rarely excite. If you're hunting for grower Champagne, Willamette Pinot, or anything from the Rhône, you're at the wrong restaurant.
Fifteen to twenty by-the-glass options is a solid count for a steakhouse, and the $12–$22 range keeps things accessible without feeling cheap. Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut appearing by the glass is a smart move — bubbles and a steakhouse go together better than most people remember. Rotation appears limited; this list feels more "set and forget" than actively curated.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 — $135
At 93% over retail, the markup is still steep — but this is the least egregious bottle on the list relative to what you're getting. Artemis is a genuinely good Napa Cab with structure and fruit that holds up against a prime cut. In this room, at these prices, it's your most defensible order.
Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut
Nobody comes to a steakhouse thinking Champagne, which is exactly why you should order it. A glass of Moët at the start of a meal here cuts through the richness ahead, and it's the one category where the markup conversation becomes less painful. Most tables will reflexively go for the Cab — let them.
Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley 2019
At $120 on the menu against a $55 retail price, this is the list's worst value at 118% markup. Duckhorn Merlot is a perfectly pleasant wine — but you're paying nearly double what you'd spend at a wine shop for the privilege of drinking it here. The money is better spent elsewhere on this list.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018 + New York Strip
Jordan is rounder and more approachable than a lot of Napa Cabs — it has the structure to stand up to a prime strip but won't overpower it the way a more tannic bottle might. At $125 it's still a stretch on value, but the pairing logic is sound and it's one of the more food-friendly bottles on the list.
Sunday — Half-price bottles on Sunday evenings. Reserve and large-format bottles are typically excluded. This is genuinely the move — it's the only night the markup situation becomes defensible.
The Bottom Line
Daniel's Broiler Bellevue is not a wine destination — it's a steakhouse with a wine list that does its job without embarrassing itself. Go on a Sunday, take advantage of half-price bottles, and stick to the Cab you already know you love.
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Basic Stemmed
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Crowd Pleasers
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
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Basic Stemmed
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
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