A Hundred Glasses Deep, Safely California
Downcity · Providence · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 23, 2026
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Fleming's leads with its signature 100-wines-by-the-glass program, and yes, the number is impressive — until you realize the list reads like a greatest hits album from Napa that hasn't shuffled its playlist in a while. Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak: the bold-font names are all here. This is a wine program built for confident comfort, not adventure.
The list skews heavily California, with Washington State making a respectable appearance and Bordeaux rounding out the old-world presence — though barely. Producers like Far Niente, Duckhorn, and Silver Oak Alexander Valley anchor the list with reliable quality, but don't come looking for Burgundy depth, Rhône exploration, or anything that smells like a cork-dork's wishlist. The range runs $40 to $300-plus on the bottle side, which is fine for a steakhouse, but markups trend toward the aggressive end of the spectrum — you're paying for the room as much as the wine. Gaps in natural wine, southern hemisphere, and anything below Napa in the prestige hierarchy are real.
One hundred by-the-glass options is Fleming's calling card, and it's a genuine differentiator — most steakhouses hand you eight choices and call it a day. Pours run $12–$25 a glass, and while the selection isn't adventurous, the breadth means you can graze through a Duckhorn Merlot before your ribeye and a Far Niente Chardonnay alongside your lobster without committing to a bottle. The program is well-executed even if the curation plays it firmly safe.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $18/glass (est.)
Jordan punches above its price class with consistency and class — it's the rare by-the-glass pick at a steakhouse that doesn't feel like a compromise. You're getting Alexander Valley Cab at a reasonable entry point compared to the Silver Oak and Caymus alternatives sitting right next to it on the list.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone at a steakhouse is reaching for Cab, which means the Duckhorn Merlot gets ignored. Don't let it. Duckhorn basically made Napa Merlot credible again and this bottle delivers plush fruit and structure that holds its own against a filet without the tannin wallop of the Caymus crowd.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus has become the unofficial house wine of expense-account America, and Fleming's marks it up accordingly. It's a fine wine, but you're paying a significant premium for the label recognition here — the Jordan delivers comparable satisfaction for less.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab is built for exactly this moment — the wine's fruit-forward profile and softer tannins complement the rich marbling of a prime ribeye without overwhelming it the way a bigger Napa Cab might. Classic for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Fleming's Providence is a polished, reliable wine experience for steakhouse standards — the 100-glass program is genuinely useful, the staff knows their stuff, and the storage and service are handled properly. Just don't expect to be surprised, and watch the check when you start ordering by the bottle.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Sarto's wine list is a credible, Italy-focused program that earns its place in a serious Italian kitchen — just go in knowing the markups lean steep and the list doesn't reward wandering outside the boot. Order the Vermentino, eat the pasta, and you'll leave happy.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Federal Hill · Providence · Italian-American
Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen is a Providence legend for its food and its history, not its wine list — which reads like something assembled in 1994 and never reconsidered. Come for the veal cutlet and the nostalgia, but don't let the wine list talk you into spending $48 on a Kendall-Jackson.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Red Stripe isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either. Fair prices on recognizable bottles in a lively room that actually makes you want to stay for another glass — that's a respectable thing to get right.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Capital Grille Providence is a well-oiled machine with a wine program that earns more respect than most chains deserve — the depth is real, the staff knows the list, and the Generous Pour event is a legit reason to show up. The markups are steep and the soul is corporate, but if someone else is expensing dinner, you could do a lot worse.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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Hemenway's is the rare seafood institution that earns its reputation on the wine side too — the sommelier presence is real, the French whites are well-chosen, and the list is built with actual intention. The markups are real and the BTG program could use more energy, but if you're eating raw bar in Providence, you could do a lot worse than starting with a glass of Fèvre Chablis here.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
TX-191 Corridor · Odessa · Steakhouse
Red Oak Steakhouse is punching well above its weight class for Odessa — the list is small but curated with real intent, and the by-the-glass pricing keeps it accessible. Send a wine-curious friend here; they'll be pleasantly thrown off.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Odessa · Odessa · Steakhouse
Outback Odessa's wine program exists because a restaurant has to have one, not because anyone here cares about it. Order a beer or a cocktail, save the wine for somewhere that's earned it.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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LongHorn Steakhouse Odessa isn't here to impress you with wine — it's here to sell you a steak, and the wine program knows its place. Grab the Chateau Ste. Michelle if you want something worth drinking, otherwise order a cocktail and call it a night.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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