The Steak's the Star, Not the Wine
Highway 41 / South Side corridor · Oshkosh · Steakhouse
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 14, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Delta Steakhouse & Bar’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list here reads like a Greatest Hits of airport lounge California reds — familiar names, safe picks, zero surprises. It's a steakhouse list designed to sell bottles, not to make you think. You already know every wine on this menu before you open it.
California dominates the list with the usual suspects: Caymus, Robert Mondavi, and Meiomi holding down the fort alongside a light Washington and Argentina presence. There's no real depth to speak of — no aged Cabernets, no interesting Malbec producers worth mentioning, no attempt to go anywhere beyond the mainstream. The 15-to-30 bottle range is moderate in size but not in ambition. If you're hoping to find something you haven't seen on a Chili's wine list, keep hoping.
Six to ten pours by the glass, anchored almost certainly by Meiomi Pinot Noir and something in the Mondavi family alongside the obligatory Chardonnay and house red. There's no indication the BTG program rotates or gets refreshed with anything interesting — what you see in January is probably what you see in October.
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Pricing unknown, but of the wines confirmed on this list, Mondavi Private Selection Cab is the most reliable everyday drinker and typically carries the most reasonable markup of the bunch. A known quantity that won't embarrass you.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
It's not a gem in the traditional sense, but in a list this flat, Meiomi is actually your best shot at something that doesn't feel like a Cab-or-nothing situation. Lighter, fruit-forward, and more versatile with the menu than you'd expect.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is an $80 retail bottle that restaurants routinely price at $120–$150+. It's become the default 'splurge' pick for guests who recognize the name, and that's exactly why they charge what they do. The wine itself is fine — the markup is not.
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon + Ribeye
Classic for a reason. The Cab's dark fruit and moderate tannins handle a well-marbled ribeye without getting in the way. No drama, no mismatch — just a steak dinner that works.
The Bottom Line
Delta Steakhouse is here for the steak, full stop — the wine list is functional set dressing, not a destination in itself. Come for the prime rib, order a beer if you're watching your wallet, and save the serious bottle for somewhere that earned it.
East / Northeast Oshkosh · Oshkosh · American Casual Dining
Applebee's isn't trying to be a wine destination and it shows in every corner of this list — but if you're here for the Boneless Wings and want something cold in a glass, Kim Crawford gets the job done and the prices won't hurt you. Don't come here for wine; order a beer.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Side Oshkosh · Oshkosh · Seafood
Red Lobster's wine program exists to check a box, not to enhance your dinner — the markups are steep, the list is frozen in 2009, and the staff is not here to help you navigate it. Stick to the cocktails or bring a bottle if they allow corkage; either way, the wine is not the reason you're here.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Central / Oshkosh Avenue corridor · Oshkosh · Takeout Wings / Sports Bar Lite
Order a beer. If someone at the table insists on wine, point them toward the cava and change the subject. Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Oshkosh is not a wine destination, and pretending otherwise does nobody any favors.
Grocery Store
Steep
Red Flag
MIA
Set & Forget
Hot Mess
West Side Oshkosh · Oshkosh · American / Burgers
Red Robin's wine program exists because a full bar technically requires wine, not because anyone here cares about it. Order the Riesling, eat your burger, and save the real wine conversation for somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Side Oshkosh · Oshkosh · Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse is here for the steak, the rolls, and the line dancing — and that's fine. The wine list is a corporate placeholder that nobody on staff can speak to and nobody in the kitchen designed the menu around. Drink the beer, enjoy the sirloin, and save the wine night for somewhere that earned it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Side Oshkosh · Oshkosh · Italian
The Olive Garden wine program exists to check a box, not to enhance your dinner — the markups are steep, the selections are mall-food-court predictable, and no one behind the bar is going to help you navigate it. Order the Chianti Classico, enjoy the unlimited breadsticks, and save your real wine night for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SanTan Village · Chandler · Steakhouse
Bourbon & Bones SanTan has a reserve list that punches above its suburban strip-mall weight class — the Heitz Martha's Vineyard duo, Dominus, and the rogue Egon Müller Riesling are all legitimate gets. The pricing is unambiguously steep and the list has real gaps, but if you're celebrating something and want a specific California collectible with your ribeye, this is one of the more unexpected places to find it in the East Valley.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· White Plains · Steakhouse
This appears to be a Restaurant Week wine promotion rather than Benjamin Steakhouse's full list, and we'd want to see a complete menu before rendering a final verdict on the overall program. Based on what's sourced here, though, the wine offering is thin for a steakhouse of this caliber — if you're coming for a serious bottle of Cab with your dry-aged ribeye, call ahead and ask what's actually on the full list.
Grocery Store
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Pleasant Valley · Colorado Springs · Steakhouse
A compact, fully priced list of 16 wines with a glass and a bottle price printed for every wine. Start with the Angeline Cabernet at $10 a glass for a low-cost red, or the L' Ecole Merlot at $17 if you want the Washington bottle, and confirm prices since the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.
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