A Steakhouse List That Does Its Job
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Updated October 2026
Reviewed June 23, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Fire & Oak’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
You're in a Westin hotel steakhouse in Jersey City, and the wine list knows exactly what it is. No surprises, no adventure — just a confident parade of Napa Cabs and Malbecs lined up like a greatest hits album from 2008. It's comfortable in the way that a well-worn leather booth is comfortable.
The list runs 80-plus bottles with a clear gravitational pull toward Napa Valley and Sonoma — Jordan, Stag's Leap, Silver Oak — the kind of names that close corporate dinners and impress clients who've heard of exactly those three wineries. Mendoza Malbec shows up as the approachable crowd-pleaser, and there's a nod to Burgundy and Bordeaux for anyone who wants to venture old-world. The gaps are real though: no serious exploration of Italian reds, no domestic Pinot outside the obvious, and zero indication anyone has refreshed this list recently.
Somewhere between 12 and 18 pours by the glass, which sounds generous until you realize the rotation isn't rotating much. Expect the usual suspects — a Malbec, a Napa Cab, maybe a Chardonnay that leans buttery. It's a functional glass program for a hotel restaurant, but don't come here hoping to discover anything.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $85
Jordan is one of the more honestly priced bottles on a list that skews steep. It's a consistently well-made Cab from a house that actually cares about balance, and at a steakhouse markup it won't make you wince quite as hard as the alternatives.
Red Burgundy / Pinot Noir
Most tables here are going straight for the Cab, which means the Burgundy section gets ignored. If there's a decent village-level Burgundy hiding in there, it's worth asking — it'll cut through a rich steak in a way that Silver Oak simply can't.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Silver Oak is a fine wine, but it's also one of the most marked-up labels on every steakhouse list in America. You're paying a premium for the name recognition here, and at hotel restaurant pricing, that premium gets painful fast.
Malbec, Mendoza + Fire & Oak Burger
Skip the reflex to grab a Cab for the burger. A Mendoza Malbec has the dark fruit and soft tannins to match beef without overwhelming a dish that isn't trying to be a $60 ribeye. Better bang for the buck, better drink.
The Bottom Line
Fire & Oak is a hotel steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it's supposed to do: make business travelers feel at home and move bottles that everyone recognizes. If you're expecting something beyond that, you're in the wrong restaurant.
· Jersey City · Japanese
For a Japanese lounge with a 21-bottle list, Stingray is doing more work than it has any reason to. The Grüner, the Loire whites, and that Grand Cru Champagne are all legitimate finds at prices that won't sting. If you're nearby and want something better than the usual sushi-spot house white, this is worth the detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · Italian
Laico's has been doing this for over 30 years, and the wine list isn't why people keep coming back — the Chicken Francese and the neighborhood warmth are. If you're looking for a deep cellar or adventurous pours, this isn't your spot. But if you want a solid glass of something Italian to wash down a classic red-sauce dinner without getting gouged, Laico's delivers exactly what it promises.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Amanda's isn't going to make a wine lover's heart race, but it's doing the honest work: fair prices, enough variety to match a proper New American menu, and a by-the-glass program deep enough to drink your way through a multi-course meal without getting stuck. If you're in Jersey City and want a reliable bottle without a markup argument, this list delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · American Bistro
Court Street's wine list is functional and fair — no embarrassing markups, a couple of genuinely good pours hiding among the Coastal Ridge, and glass prices that won't wreck your dinner tab. It's not a destination for wine lovers, but it's a perfectly fine neighborhood spot where you can drink the Rioja or the Sancerre and have a good night. Send your friends here for dinner; just steer them away from the mystery Champagne.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Jersey City · Jersey City · Italian
Il Tavolo isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a reliable Italian spot with fair pours, sensible pricing, and enough range to keep the table happy. If you're in Jersey City and want a glass of Chianti that won't cost you a car payment, this is a safe and honest bet.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Anthony David's wine list is reliable without being exciting — it does the job for a casual dinner without making you work too hard or feel gouged at the lower price points. The by-the-glass program is legitimately strong for a list this size, and the Crémant de Loire is a smart pour. If you're a wine-first diner, this isn't your destination, but if you're coming for a neighborhood meal and want a decent glass to go with it, you'll leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· McLean · American Steakhouse
We don't fully understand how a six-bottle list this good ended up at The Palm Tysons Corner, but here we are. If you're eating here and care about wine at all, this list deserves your attention — especially that Sancerre at $23. It's a small program, but it's a thoughtful one, and in a category full of lazy steakhouse lists, that counts for a lot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· The Woodlands · American Steakhouse
We're working with event-night evidence, not a full house list, so drawing firm conclusions about Del Frisco's Grille's everyday wine program would be dishonest. What we can say is that a six-wine promotional dinner built around one producer family isn't a reason to make this your wine destination. Come for the steakhouse experience — but don't expect the wine list to be the main event.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
· Ashburn · American Steakhouse
Eddie Merlot's is a dependable upscale steakhouse that delivers on the beef side of the equation. The wine program appears to be functional rather than inspired — a crowd-pleasing list built to sell confidently, not to excite. If you're coming for a business dinner or a straightforward date night and want a Napa Cab with your prime-aged ribeye, you'll be just fine. If you want something to talk about on the drive home, you might need to bring your own bottle or do a little pre-visit homework.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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