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Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 16, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Elliot's Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Wingman Metrics
You walk into a century-old red-brick building with a sweeping staircase and a baby grand in the corner, and the wine list matches the energy — serious, good-looking, and not exactly trying to surprise you. It's a Napa Cab parade dressed up in a handsome room. If that's your thing, you're going to have a very good night.
The 150-plus label list leans heavily on California — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Opus One — which is exactly what the steakhouse crowd ordering a tomahawk wants to see. The data tags this as an Old World focus, but the headline producers say otherwise; the Old World presence feels more like a supporting cast than a real commitment. There's depth within the California lane, especially up the Cab spectrum, but if you're hunting Burgundy, Barolo, or anything Iberian, you may find the selection thin. It's a well-curated greatest-hits album, not a record collection.
Ten to fifteen pours at $14–$22 a glass is a respectable program for a steakhouse, and having a sommelier on staff means someone's actually thought about what goes in those glasses. The range doesn't feel adventurous — expect the usual Napa suspects — but the quality floor is high enough that you won't be stuck nursing something forgettable while you wait for your steak to arrive.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley — $55–$80 (bottle)
Jordan consistently punches above its price point in a list where the ceiling goes to $500. It's the move for a table that wants a serious Cab without committing to Silver Oak or Stag's Leap territory.
Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley
Everyone at a steakhouse defaults to Cab, but Duckhorn's Merlot is one of the most underrated bottles in Napa and it holds up beautifully against red meat. Most tables walk right past it — don't be that table.
Opus One Napa Valley
Opus One is a great wine, but at a steakhouse markup it's a premium you're paying for the label, not the glass. Save it for a wine-focused tasting; here you're just funding the overhead.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged tomahawk ribeye
Stag's Leap brings enough structure and dark fruit to stand up to the intensity of a dry-aged tomahawk without bulldozing the meat's complexity the way a blockbuster Cab can. Classic match, executed well.
The Bottom Line
Elliot's is a genuinely beautiful room with a competent sommelier and a wine list that plays exactly to its crowd — which is fine, but don't come expecting discovery. Send your friends here for a celebration Cab; don't send them if they're looking for anything off the beaten path.
· Scottsdale · Restaurant
Anhelo is doing something quietly ambitious — a focused, considered wine list in a city that often settles for Caymus and a bucket of Whispering Angel. The markups aren't shy, but the curation is real, and the Sauternes library alone is worth a detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Town Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American
Frasher's isn't reinventing the steakhouse wine list, but it's doing the job with a Wine Spectator credential and a Wednesday half-price night that makes the steep markups a lot easier to live with. Send a friend here if they want a reliable California Cab with their red meat — just tell them to go on Wednesday.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
DC Ranch · Scottsdale · American, Small Plates
The Living Room isn't trying to reinvent wine — it's trying to make California Cab and Chardonnay feel like an event, and it mostly succeeds. Send your friends here for a comfortable, well-staffed wine experience; just remind them to drink the Duckhorn.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · French
The Mick Brasserie is a dependable, well-staffed wine destination dressed up as a casual neighborhood spot — a genuinely rare combo in Scottsdale. The markups keep it from being a great deal, but the sommelier team and the quality of the list make it worth showing up for.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American, Steakhouse
STK Scottsdale is a reliable California wine destination — not a discovery, but a dependable one. If you're here for Wagyu and a bottle of Stag's Leap, you will not leave disappointed; just don't expect the list to surprise you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · Italian
Marcellino is doing something genuinely uncommon in Scottsdale — a disciplined, Italy-first wine program with real producers and a sommelier who clearly cares. Markups tip steep on the prestige bottles, but the depth of the list earns it a spot on your list if Italian wine is your thing.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Fort Worth · American Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Grille Fort Worth has a wine list the same way an airport newsstand has a wine section — technically true, practically limiting. Order the Tokaji for dessert, drink cocktails with dinner, and don't expect anyone to help you navigate the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Carson · Carson City · American Steakhouse
Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
San Marcos · San Marcos · American Steakhouse
Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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