Dean's Italian Steakhouse

The wine list at Dean's arrives with the confidence of a place that knows its audience — steak lovers who want a big Cab or a proper Barolo without having to think too hard. It's well-organized, leans hard into California and Italy, and earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025, which is a legitimate signal that someone here is paying attention. Nothing here is going to shock you, but that's not really the point.

The list runs 150-250 bottles deep with a clear identity: California Cabernet and Italian reds are the stars, and they've stocked the supporting cast well. You'll find Caymus and Silver Oak sitting comfortably alongside Tignanello, Sassicaia, and serious Piedmontese bottles like Barolo from Marchesi di Barolo — that's a legitimate range for a steakhouse. Opus One and Brunello di Montalcino round out the top shelf for big spenders, and there's a nod to Bordeaux with something in the Château Margaux tier. The gap is everywhere outside those two regions — if you're hunting Burgundy, Rhône, Spanish, or Southern Hemisphere options, you may be fishing in a small pond.

The by-the-glass program runs 12-20 options, which is solid for a steakhouse format and gives the table something to work with before committing to a bottle. Expect the usual California and Italian suspects dominating the pour list — this is not a program where you'll stumble onto a pét-nat or an obscure Jura white. Rotation appears static, but the range covers red, white, and likely a token sparkling option.