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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 15, 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 77 labels and 43 by-the-glass options, which sounds impressive until you realize this is the same list running in every Fleming's from here to Tampa. There's a confident polish to it — sparkling, whites, reds all neatly organized — but the curation feels more like a corporate memo than a wine director's passion project.
The list skews heavily toward reliable, recognizable producers: Honig and St. Supery for Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Jolivet for a touch of Loire credibility, Famille Hugel flying the Alsace flag. Sparkling gets some attention with Schramsberg, Mumm Napa, and Moët & Chandon covering the range from California bubbles to Champagne. There's an interesting outlier in Aaron Pott's Missing Thorn at $60 — a Napa red from a cult winemaker that feels slightly out of place next to the Barone Finis of the world. Gaps are real: no serious Burgundy, no Rhône depth, no old-world reds beyond a few Italian stalwarts like Banfi.
Forty-three glass pours is an audacious number and Fleming's deserves credit for committing to it. The range spans sparkling to big reds, with prices running $10 to $45 a glass — that top end adds up fast when you're two pours in. Quality representation is solid if unsurprising: this is a by-the-glass program built for the table that knows what it likes, not for the table looking to be surprised.
Loosen Bros. — $44
Dr. Loosen makes some of the most honest Riesling in the world at this price point. At $44 a bottle in a steakhouse environment, it's a relative bargain and a smarter call than another Chardonnay.
Abadía de San Campio
Albariño from Rías Baixas at $60 — most tables at a steakhouse won't look twice at a Spanish white, but this is a briny, high-acid pour that cuts through rich food better than half the reds on the list.
Moët & Chandon
At $116 a bottle, you're paying a significant premium over retail for a non-vintage Champagne that's widely available. The Schramsberg does a better job at $112 and actually tells a California story worth telling.
Pascal Jolivet + Prime Ribeye
Counterintuitive, but a crisp Loire Sauvignon Blanc at $72 cuts through the fat on a well-marbled ribeye in a way a heavy Cab sometimes can't. It's the pairing the table next to you won't order, and the one you'll remember.
The Bottom Line
Fleming's San Diego is a reliable if unambitious wine destination — the sheer volume of by-the-glass options earns it real points, but the markups and chain-wide uniformity keep it firmly out of must-visit territory. Go for the steak, order smarter than the table expects, and keep your eyes on the lower half of the price list.
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
La Jolla · San Diego · Italian
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Little Italy · San Diego · Mediterranean
Barra Oliba is doing something genuinely interesting for San Diego — a Spain-focused wine program in a polished Little Italy setting, backed by real culinary intent and a sommelier keeping things honest. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they're ready to let the staff steer. The full list isn't something we've been able to verify in detail, so consider this a strong lead worth confirming in person over a glass of Albariño.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · French
Fleurette is running one of the more thoughtful all-glass wine programs in San Diego — small, curated, and genuinely interesting rather than safe. If you want a bottle-heavy cellar experience, this isn't your spot. But if you want to drink well by the glass with a French-leaning list that actually has opinions, it absolutely is.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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A L'Ouest has no business being this curated for a brasserie wine list — 18 wines, all by the glass, all French, with producers that would hold their own on a much more serious list. Pricing is fair without being showy, and the all-glass format means you can work through the menu without committing to a bottle. If you're in San Diego and want to drink France without flying to France, this is worth the visit.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · Steakhouse
What we can document at Mastro's Beverly Hills is a narrow, Napa-centric selection that plays zero risk and offers zero surprise — which is a defensible choice for a power-steakhouse crowd, but not one we can enthusiastically endorse to wine lovers. The seven wines on record are all from a single event page, so the full list is almost certainly broader; but until we have more to work with, our honest advice is to know what you want before you sit down, because the list isn't going to inspire you.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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