Eddie V's Prime Seafood

A 300+ bottle list at a chain steakhouse isn't what we expected, but Eddie V's comes through with serious depth. The list skews California-heavy with solid Old World representation, and the live jazz in the V Lounge suggests they're at least trying to create a vibe beyond white tablecloths and expense accounts.

The list plays it relatively safe with crowd-pleasers like Whispering Angel and Austin Hope Cabernet, but there's real depth if you dig. California dominates — Brewer-Clifton shows up twice, which is a good sign someone cares about sourcing quality producers. Napa and Paso Robles get heavy rotation with bottles like Priest Ranch and Auctioneer Cabernet. The Italian section includes Bertani Pinot Grigio, and there's a nod to Burgundy and Provence, though we'd like to see more adventure beyond the usual suspects.

We're working with limited intel on glass pours, but the presence of Nicolas Feuillate Reserve Brut and Narrative Chardonnay suggests they're not pouring bottom-shelf juice. With a sommelier on staff and a list this size, we'd expect a rotating glass program that goes beyond the basics, though we can't confirm specific counts or pricing.