Corporate Wine Program That Actually Tries
Tampa Flagship · Tampa · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed February 21, 2026
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Fleming's walks in with the confidence of a national chain that's actually invested in wine — a 100-label list organized by varietal, proper Riedel stems on every table, and servers who at least attempt the pronunciation. The leather-bound wine menu weighs more than some restaurants' entire beverage programs, which is either impressive or intimidating depending on your tolerance for corporate steakhouse theatre.
The list skews heavily toward Napa Cab and big-name Bordeaux, as expected, but there's more range here than the wood-paneled walls suggest. You'll find a respectable Burgundy section with village-level producers like Louis Jadot and Bouchard, some Oregon Pinot from Willamette Valley stalwarts, and even a token nod to Rhône with Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Perrin. The Italian section leans on safe Tuscan choices — Antinori, Banfi, Ruffino — but at least they're there. What's missing: any sense of adventure, natural wines, or anything under $50 that isn't mass-produced.
Fleming's rotates 15-20 wines by the glass through their proprietary preservation system, which means fresher pours than most steakhouses manage. The selection mirrors the bottle list — lots of California Cab, some Malbec for the casual drinker, a token Sancerre. Pours are generous at 6oz, and the Tuesday discount actually makes the program viable for non-expense-account dining. Still, don't expect discovery here — it's the greatest hits album, not the deep cuts.
William Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — $58
On Tuesday nights this drops to $29, and suddenly you're drinking Napa Cab with your ribeye for the price of two cocktails — that's the play
Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Buried mid-list but drinks well above its $72 price point — actual minerality and restraint instead of butter-bomb theater
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
The markup here is criminal for a wine you can find at Costco for $75, and it's too sweet for serious steak anyway
Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel + Bone-In Ribeye with Porcini Rub
The Ridge brings peppery backbone and wild berry fruit that cuts through the char and complements the earthy mushroom crust without overwhelming it
Tuesday — Half-price on all bottles under $150, which is where most of their decent selections live anyway
✔️ The Bottom Line
Fleming's delivers exactly what a corporate steakhouse wine program should: proper storage, decent glassware, and enough range to satisfy the expense account crowd. It's not exciting, it's definitely not cheap, but it's competent and reliable — especially if you hit it on a Tuesday.
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
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Crowd Pleasers
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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