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✔️The Reliable

Eddie Martini's

Old-School Milwaukee Cool, Wine Included

Wauwatosa · Milwaukee · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

date-nightold-world-focuscasual-vibessplurge-worthy

Reviewed March 29, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySolid Range
MarkupFair
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

Walk into Eddie Martini's and the 1940s supper club fantasy is doing a lot of heavy lifting — dark wood, white tablecloths, the whole bit. The wine list fits the room: approachable, well-curated enough to not embarrass itself, and priced like they actually want you to order a second bottle. It's not trying to be a wine destination, but it knows its lane.

Selection Deep Dive

The list runs 80-plus bottles and leans into the greatest hits of a classic steakhouse program — Italian reds, French bubbles, Oregon Pinot, California Chardonnay. The Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva and the Westrey Pinot Noir from Willamette are the real anchors here, giving the list some legitimate credibility beyond generic crowd-pleasers. There's a noticeable gap in domestic Cabernet and aged Bordeaux, which feels like a miss for a steakhouse at this price point. That said, the regional spread — Italy, France, New Zealand, Oregon, Washington, Russian River — shows someone thought about this list rather than just phoning it in.

By the Glass

Fourteen options by the glass is a respectable number, ranging from $8 to $20, which means you can drink reasonably well without committing to a bottle. The Hartford Court Chardonnay from Russian River is the standout pour — a genuine step up from the usual Chardonnay filler you find at most steakhouses. The Devaux Grande Reserve Brut is a nice touch too, giving the bubbly category something worth toasting with.

💰Best Value

Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva — $49

Carpineto is a reliable Chianti producer that consistently punches above its weight. A Riserva from them at steakhouse prices is a legitimate deal — this is a food-friendly, structured red that belongs on a much more expensive list.

💎Hidden Gem

Westrey Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon

Most people at a steakhouse are reaching for a Cab, and Westrey quietly sits there being one of the more serious producers in Willamette. It's an elegant, complex bottle that gets ignored in favor of bolder reds — their loss, your gain.

Skip This

Washington Hills Riesling

Washington Hills is a mass-market label with nothing interesting to say. There are far better uses of your glass pour budget here, and it feels like a placeholder on an otherwise decent list.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva + Steak

Sangiovese's natural acidity and firm tannins are built for red meat. The Carpineto cuts through the fat, lifts the char, and makes you feel like you're doing something right with your Tuesday night.

✔️ The Bottom Line

Eddie Martini's is exactly what a neighborhood steakhouse wine list should be — fair prices, enough range to find something interesting, and a couple of genuinely good bottles hiding in plain sight. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they're ordering a steak.

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