Solid Cabs, Big Meat, Fair Enough
Bakersfield · Bakersfield · Brazilian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 23, 2026
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Walk in and the wine wall grabs you — it's a statement piece, and it signals that someone here is at least trying. The list leans hard into South American reds and California Cabs, which makes sense when you're about to eat your body weight in picanha and lamb chops. Nothing here is going to surprise you, but the setting is polished enough that you're not embarrassed to order a bottle.
The list is built around the food, and to its credit, it does that job competently. Argentina shows up via Catena Malbec, California gets its due with Caymus and Jordan, and Silver Oak makes an appearance for anyone who wants to flex a little. The real curveball is the Quinta do Crasto from Portugal — a legitimately interesting choice that suggests someone on the buying side has at least a passing interest in wine beyond the obvious. That said, don't come here hoping for Burgundy, Rhône depth, or anything off the beaten path — this is a steak-focused list, full stop.
Roughly 15 to 20 pours by the glass puts this well above the average steakhouse, which usually gives you four options and calls it a day. Prices run $10 to $20 a glass, which is reasonable for a rodízio experience where the bill is already climbing. We don't have confirmed rotation details, but given the "set and forget" energy of the specials program, don't expect the pours to change much season to season.
Catena Malbec Mendoza — $48
Retails around $20, so yes, it's marked up — but at $48 in a full-service Brazilian steakhouse setting, it's still the most honest bottle on the list. Classic Mendoza Malbec: dark fruit, a little earthiness, built for grilled meat. Order this before you start eyeing the Silver Oak.
Quinta do Crasto
Nobody comes to a Brazilian steakhouse looking for a Portuguese red, which is exactly why you should order it. Douro reds are structured, dark-fruited, and built for exactly the kind of fire-kissed meat this place specializes in. It stands out on a list otherwise full of the usual suspects.
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
At $150 a bottle on a $80 retail price, you're paying a near-double markup for a wine that's already been over-allocated and over-ordered at every steakhouse in America. Caymus is perfectly fine, but this is a brand you're paying for, not a wine.
Quinta do Crasto + Rodízio churrasco meats (picanha and lamb)
The Douro's grippy tannins and dark fruit stand up to the char and fat of the rotating churrasco cuts without getting steamrolled. It's also interesting enough to make the whole meal feel less like a meat conveyor belt and more like an actual dining experience.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Flame & Fire Bakersfield is a reliable steakhouse wine list — it does what it's supposed to do without embarrassing itself. If you're coming for the meat, the Catena or the Quinta do Crasto will get you through the night with your wallet and your dignity intact.
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