2,200 Bottles Deep, Zero Surprises
Seaport · Boston · Steakhouse, Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 23, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You walk into the Seaport location and the wine list lands on the table like a small novel — 2,200 selections will do that. The room earns it: harbor views, proper stems, a sommelier actually on the floor. This is a place that takes wine seriously, even if it charges you handsomely for the privilege.
The list is anchored hard in Napa — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Far Niente — which tells you exactly who this restaurant thinks is sitting across from you. Bordeaux and Burgundy give it some old-world credibility, and Tuscany fills out the red meat column nicely. The depth is real, but the range skews conventional; if you're hunting for anything left of center, you'll be searching for a while. It's a steakhouse list built for steakhouse people, executed at a very high level.
With 30 to 40 options by the glass, you're not stuck choosing between two forgettable Cabs. The program is generous in both range and pour quality, which matters when you're dropping $60 on a filet. Rotation appears limited — this reads more like a fixed roster than a dynamic program — but the depth makes up for the lack of surprise.
Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley — null
In a room full of Cab disciples, the Duckhorn Merlot is the quiet overachiever. It's serious Napa fruit with enough structure to hold its own against a Prime filet, and it tends to land at a softer price point than the Cabernets flanking it on the list.
Far Niente Chardonnay
Most people in a steakhouse skip straight to the reds, but the Far Niente Chardonnay is a genuinely compelling white — rich and textured without being a butter bomb. Order it with the Chilean Sea Bass and feel smarter than everyone else at the table.
Opus One Napa Valley
Opus One is a great wine. It is also the wine people order to signal something about themselves, and Del Frisco's knows it. The markup here reflects demand more than it reflects value — you're paying for the label recognition in a room full of expense accounts. There are better QPR bottles buried in that 2,200-deep list.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + USDA Prime Filet Mignon
Silver Oak Alexander Valley is softer and more approachable than its Napa counterpart — all dark cherry and vanilla with enough tannin to cut through the fat on a Prime filet without overwhelming it. It's the crowd-pleasing pick that actually earns the applause.
The Bottom Line
Del Frisco's Boston is the definition of reliable done at scale — enormous list, proper execution, and a sommelier who actually shows up. Just know you're paying a Seaport tax on every bottle, and budget accordingly.
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Crowd Pleasers
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Plays It Safe
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Varietal Specific
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Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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Solid Range
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Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
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Acceptable
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