Steakhouse Safety with Upscale Trimmings
Hollywood · Fort Lauderdale · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed February 28, 2026 · How we review
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Diplomat Prime reads like what you'd expect from a resort steakhouse: safe, comfortable, designed not to scare anyone away. It's the kind of list that pairs well with expense accounts and special occasions where the wine isn't supposed to steal the show from that 10oz Prime Filet.
The selection leans heavily on Napa Cabs and well-known Bordeaux châteaux—think Silver Oak, Caymus, and entry-level Pauillac that gets the job done without raising eyebrows. There's likely a token Italian section (Super Tuscans, maybe a Barolo) and some Burgundy for the table that wants to flex, but depth isn't the goal here. The list plays to steakhouse convention: big reds that can stand up to butter-basted beef, a few trophy bottles for the high rollers, and enough recognizable labels that no one feels lost. What's missing is personality—no small growers, no regional detours, no reason to get excited beyond pairing something appropriate with your steak.
By-the-glass options are serviceable but predictable. You're looking at the usual suspects: a Sonoma Chardonnay, a Malbec from Argentina, maybe a Pinot Noir that could be from anywhere. Pours are probably in the $15-20 range for mid-tier wines that retail for $18. It's not offensive, but it's not inspired either—more airport lounge than wine bar.
2019 Domaine de la Côte Pinot Noir 'Bloom's Field' — $85
If they stock it, this Santa Rita Hills producer delivers Burgundian finesse at California prices—elegant enough for octopus, structured enough for steak
2020 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge
Mourvèdre-based Provençal red that most diners skip for Cab—earthy, meaty, built for that jumbo lump crab cake
Any Caymus Special Selection over $200
Classic steakhouse markup on a wine that's everywhere—you're paying $80+ for the name alone
2018 Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel + 10oz Prime Filet Mignon
Old-vine Zin brings bramble fruit and spice that cuts through the richness without overpowering the beef—more interesting than another Napa Cab
The Bottom Line
Diplomat Prime is a safe bet if you know what you want and aren't looking for adventure. The list won't surprise you, the staff won't geek out with you, and the markups will remind you that you're in a resort. But for a straightforward steakhouse experience where wine plays supporting actor, it does the job.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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