Supper Club Glam With a Serious Cellar
West Hollywood · Los Angeles · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 10, 2026
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Walk into Delilah and the wine list feels like a natural extension of the room — aspirational, a little flashy, and unapologetically LA. It's heavy on California cult bottles and Burgundy grand crus, which tracks perfectly with the red-booth, live-jazz, see-and-be-seen energy. This isn't a list built for the curious explorer; it's built for the table dropping $500 a head and wanting something trophy-worthy to match.
The list runs 200-plus bottles with a clear double focus: California prestige and Burgundy royalty. You've got Domaine Leroy, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet on the Burgundy side, and Screaming Eagle, Opus One, Harlan Estate, and Kistler anchoring the California column. Ridge Monte Bello and Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon add a little intellectual credibility beyond the cult-wine vanity shelf. The gaps show up quickly though — there's not much for the table that wants something interesting under $100, and old-world coverage outside of Burgundy and a few French names is thin.
With 20-35 by-the-glass options, this is one of the stronger BTG programs in the supper club category — most places like this phone it in with six forgettable pours. Rotation details are limited, but the breadth suggests you're not stuck choosing between two house wines. Wednesday's half-price wine night is the real sleeper feature here: if you can time a reservation around it, the BTG math gets very interesting very fast.
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix 2020 — $185
In a list packed with four-figure cult bottles, the Dominus at $185 is the most thoughtful play on the menu. It's a serious Napa red from one of the valley's most respected estates, and at this price point it's one of the few bottles that actually makes sense to order without feeling like you're doing something reckless.
Ridge Monte Bello
Every table around you is ordering Screaming Eagle or Opus One for the flex, and meanwhile Ridge Monte Bello — one of the most historically significant Cabernet blends made in California — is sitting there largely overlooked. It's the wine geek's move in a room full of people ordering for the label.
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
At $850 a bottle with no retail price context, you're paying almost entirely for the name and the story you tell at the table. The wine is exceptional, sure — but in a restaurant setting without transparent markup data, this is a trophy pour, not a value decision. Save it for your own cellar.
Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 + Lobster pasta
Kistler's Vine Hill Chardonnay at $145 is rich, structured, and has enough acidity to cut through the butter and cream while complementing the sweetness of the lobster. It's the rare bottle on this list where the price feels earned and the pairing feels intentional rather than accidental.
Wednesday — Half-price wine night every Wednesday — applies to wine selections and makes the by-the-glass program significantly more compelling.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Delilah earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — the cellar is real, the heavy-hitter producers are legitimate, and Wednesday half-price wine night is genuinely one of the best deals in LA if you time it right. Just go in knowing this list is built for the occasion, not the education, and price accordingly.
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Perch is a place people go for the view, the scene, and the Instagram moment — the wine list knows this and doesn't try very hard. Order something simple, enjoy the skyline, and save your serious wine drinking for a restaurant that wants to earn it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Marino is a reliable, well-curated Italian wine list that earns its stripes on selection and staff knowledge, even if the pricing makes you wince on the everyday bottles. Send a friend here for the Guidalberto and the Franciacorta — just steer them away from anything under $60.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Da Michele's wine list is narrow by design and better for it — a focused, fairly priced tour through Southern Italy that most pizza spots in LA wouldn't dare attempt. If you're even mildly curious about Campanian wine, this is one of the better excuses in the city to start learning.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Los Angeles · Los Angeles · Seafood
Water Grill is a reliable choice for serious wine with serious seafood — the list is deep enough to reward exploration, and the sommelier presence means you can actually ask for help. The markups sting, but this is Downtown LA and you knew that walking in.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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This is a serious wine list dressed in a garden party — the depth is real, the sommelier is engaged, and if you're willing to pay the Bel-Air premium, the experience delivers. Just go in knowing the bill will reflect the hedge-lined address.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Kassi Club is a party restaurant with a wine list that punches above its vibe — if you ignore the markup and order Greek, you're going to drink well. Send a friend here specifically to work through the indigenous varietals; just tell them to skip the Chablis.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Catablu is exactly what it needs to be for its neighborhood — a reliable, thoughtfully maintained list that won't embarrass you on a date night or bore you entirely. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a solid supporting act for a kitchen that clearly takes food seriously.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Otay Ranch Town Center · Chula Vista · American
BJ's is a fine place to drink a craft beer and eat a Pizookie. It is not a place to drink wine. Order a Brewhouse Blonde, skip the wine list entirely, and save your wine night for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Cheesecake Factory is a perfectly fine place to eat — the wine list just isn't a reason to go. Order a cocktail, split a bottle of Santa Margherita if you must, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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