Two thousand bottles deep, no apologies
Midtown · New York · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Del Frisco's Double Eagle lands with the confidence of a place that has nothing to prove — and a lot to show. We're talking north of 1,800 selections, a Wine Spectator Grand Award held since 2017, and a sommelier team that actually knows what's in those bottles. This is a serious wine program dressed in a power-lunch suit.
California and Bordeaux are the twin pillars here, and they're built to impress: Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Shafer Hillside Select, and Ridge Monte Bello on the domestic side; Pétrus, Margaux, and Mouton Rothschild anchoring the French column. Burgundy gets genuine respect with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti on the shelf — not just as a trophy, but as part of a broader old-world commitment that extends into Rhône (E. Guigal's La Mouline), Italy (Sassicaia), and Spain (Vega Sicilia Unico). The depth here isn't performative; it's the result of sustained curation over years. If there's a gap, it's that adventurous drinkers looking for natural wine or smaller artisan producers will feel like they've wandered into the wrong party.
Around 20 to 30 options by the glass gives you real range without the paralysis of a novel-length pour list. The selections skew toward crowd-pleasing heavyweights — expect the kind of California Cabs and Chardonnays that make a steakhouse crowd happy — but the staff can usually point you toward something smarter if you ask. Rotation appears limited; this isn't a by-the-glass program that's reinventing itself weekly.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — $120
In a list where the ceiling is Screaming Eagle territory, Silver Oak Alexander Valley is the move for anyone who wants a legitimately excellent California Cab without refinancing. It's approachable, food-friendly with a big cut of beef, and one of the few bottles where the markup doesn't feel punitive relative to what's around it.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline
Everyone at the table is ordering big Napa Cab. Meanwhile, La Mouline — one of the great single-vineyard Syrahs on earth — is sitting right there. It's a chance to drink Northern Rhône royalty in a room full of people who are too busy thinking about Caymus to notice.
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
It's a fine wine, but it's also a wine you can find at every steakhouse in America, usually at a markup that makes you wince. With Harlan Estate and Shafer Hillside Select on the same list, spending your money on Caymus Special Selection here is like ordering the house burger at a steakhouse — technically fine, strategically wrong.
Sassicaia + Prime Ribeye
Sassicaia's Cabernet-dominant blend has the structure and savory depth to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without overwhelming it. The wine brings an Italian elegance that cuts through the fat in a way that big Napa Cabs sometimes don't — it's the kind of pairing that makes you slow down and actually pay attention.
The Bottom Line
Del Frisco's Double Eagle is where you bring someone you're trying to impress — with your taste in wine, your expense account, or both. The markups are real, but so is the list, and with three sommeliers on staff who know what they're talking about, you're in good hands as long as your wallet is ready for the conversation.
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Il Buco has one of the most compelling Italian wine lists in New York City — deep, principled, and staffed by people who actually care. The markup is real, so budget accordingly, but this is a room worth splurging in.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Downtown is a place where people order Champagne to celebrate, not to drink — and the wine program is built accordingly. If you're here for the vibe and someone else is paying, pop the Dom and enjoy it; if you actually care about what's in your glass, you're in the wrong room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Upscale Seafood & Steakhouse
Three happy hour wines do not a wine program make. Ocean Prime is a place you eat well and drink safely — but if wine is a priority, this list will let you down before the bread basket arrives.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Midtown is a great place to see and be seen, but the wine list is there to pad the check, not to excite you. If you're here for the experience, lean on the cocktails or grab a glass of Bonanza at the bar — don't expect the bottle list to reward any real curiosity.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown West · New York · Russian-American
The Russian Tea Room treats wine as an afterthought dressed up in Champagne flutes — five famous labels at punishing prices with no range, no by-the-glass program, and no apparent curiosity about wine beyond what looks impressive on a table. Go for the spectacle, order the caviar, but don't come here expecting a wine list.
Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
David Burke Tavern's list is a Chardonnay lover's comfort zone with a solid sparkling section propping up the top — but the narrow focus and steep pricing mean you're paying for familiarity, not discovery. Send a friend here if they want California whites and a glass of Champagne; send them somewhere else if they want to explore.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Rochester · American Steakhouse
CHAR makes it easy to try Finger Lakes wine alongside the steakhouse standards. Our move is Hosmer Cabernet Franc at $16/glass, with Panizzi Vernaccia at $14 for anyone leaning white. Check the per-ounce pricing before ordering a Coravin pour.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fort Worth · American Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Grille Fort Worth has a wine list the same way an airport newsstand has a wine section — technically true, practically limiting. Order the Tokaji for dessert, drink cocktails with dinner, and don't expect anyone to help you navigate the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Carson · Carson City · American Steakhouse
Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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