A Hundred Glasses Deep, Safely California
Downcity · Providence · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 23, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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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.
Federal Hill · Providence · Italian
Camille’s offers plenty to explore, but set your wine budget before opening the list. Our starting order is Jorio Montepulciano at $11/glass or Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina at $12/glass. Save Tignanello for a planned splurge.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Providence · Restaurant
Mare Rooftop is a great place to watch the sunset with a cold glass of Whispering Angel — and that's about the ceiling of its wine ambition. If you're here for the view and the vibe, lean into it; if you showed up hoping for a thoughtful wine experience, you're in the wrong place.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Providence · Italian (modern trattoria)
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
East Side · Providence · American Brasserie (French-Influenced)
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
Downtown Providence · Providence · Upscale American Steakhouse with Seafood
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
· Irvine · Steakhouse
Bourbon Steak Irvine is running one of the most ambitious wine programs in Orange County — 225 labels, 31 by the glass, and a list with genuine personality beyond the expected steakhouse anchors. Markups get steep at the top end, but the by-the-glass range at the $15–$32 tier offers real drinking at fair prices. If you care about what's in your glass, this list rewards the attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Irvine · Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Costa Mesa is exactly what it is: a well-run corporate steakhouse with a Champagne list that punches above the room's ambition and a Chardonnay section that covers the safe California bases reliably. Markups are steep throughout and the list doesn't take any risks, but if you know what you want — a glass of Hartford Court or a bottle of Schramsberg before your steak — you'll be fine. Just don't come looking for discovery.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Honolulu · Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Hawaii's wine list does what the brand does everywhere — it's safe, corporate, and priced to capture resort-market margins. The Champagne selection is genuinely deep and includes some worthwhile picks like the Paul Bara and the Llopart Cava, but markups are steep and there's little here to excite anyone looking beyond the obvious. If you're here for a steak and want bubbles, you'll find something that works — just don't expect the list to dazzle you.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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