🔥The Rager

Daniel's Miami

Old-World Cellar Meets Miami Beef Palace

Coral Gables · Miami · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

deep-cellarold-world-focussplurge-worthydate-night

Reviewed February 20, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyDeep & Eclectic
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsOccasional
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

The glass-enclosed wine room stops you in your tracks—floor-to-ceiling bottles that look like they've been aging since the Reagan administration. This is a serious cellar wrapped in steakhouse swagger, with a sommelier team that actually knows what they're talking about. You can tell wine isn't an afterthought here; it's the co-star.

Selection Deep Dive

The list leans heavily into European blue-chips with a strong Italian backbone—Biondi Santi Brunello sits alongside Super Tuscans and Barolos that show real depth. France gets proper treatment with Burgundy and Bordeaux selections that go beyond the usual suspects, and Spain brings Rioja and Ribera del Duero to the table. The American section punches with cult Napa like Screaming Eagle, though the focus stays Old World. This isn't a wine bar trying to be a steakhouse; it's a steakhouse that respects wine enough to build a proper program around it.

By the Glass

The glass program appears serviceable but not revolutionary—expect classic pours that match the beef-forward menu without taking risks. We'd love to see more rotation and adventure here, but the quality seems solid for a steakhouse environment. They're pouring wines meant to stand up to prime rib, not challenge your palate.

đź’°Best Value

Chianti Classico Riserva from Fontodi — $75

Sangiovese with enough structure for ribeye, drinks like $120 Tuscan royalty, and shows this kitchen understands Italian wine beyond the tourist traps

đź’ŽHidden Gem

López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva

Most people skip traditional Rioja for bigger bottles, but this bottle brings oxidative magic and Old World elegance that cuts through the richness of that Lobster Fra Diavolo

â›”Skip This

Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

Unless you're celebrating a hedge fund exit, the 4x markup on cult Napa isn't worth it when better Italian reds deliver more character for half the price

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Barolo from Giacomo Conterno + Prime Rib from the cart

Nebbiolo's tannins and tar notes wrestle with dry-aged beef in the best way—this is the pairing that justifies the whole evening

🔥 The Bottom Line

Daniel's brings a European wine sensibility to Miami beef culture, and mostly nails it. The cellar is legit, the staff knows their stuff, and the list rewards anyone willing to explore beyond California Cab. Just brace yourself for steakhouse markups.

Get the Weekly Wingman

One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.