Fleming's Steakhouse - Raleigh
A Hundred Glasses Deep, Mostly Safe
North Hills · Raleigh · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 21, 2026
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First Impression
Fleming's leads with its party trick — 100 wines by the glass — and it's genuinely impressive on paper. The list skews heavily Napa and Sonoma, which makes sense for a prime steakhouse crowd but leaves little room for adventure. If you came here hoping to find something off the beaten path, you're going to be doing a lot of nodding at familiar labels.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is built around the greatest hits of California wine: Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Duckhorn, Rombauer — all solid producers, all extremely well-known, all exactly what you'd expect. There's a nod to Bordeaux for the old-world contingent, but don't come looking for Burgundy depth, Rhône variety, or anything that might require an explanation. This is a list designed to make steakhouse regulars feel comfortable, not challenged. It does that job well, just don't mistake familiarity for sophistication.
By the Glass
One hundred by-the-glass options is the headline, and Fleming's has built their whole wine identity around it. In practice, the BTG program leans on approachable pours — the Hayes Ranch Sauvignon Blanc at $9 is practically a loss leader — but bottle markups tell a more complicated story. Rotation appears minimal; this is a set program, not a chef's-whim kind of situation.
Hayes Ranch Sauvignon Blanc — $9
At $9 a glass and a retail price hovering around $10, this is about as close to fair markup as you're going to find on this list. It's not a complex wine, but it's crisp, clean, and honest — good patio pours don't need to be more than that.
Loosen Bros. Riesling
Yes, the bottle markup is aggressive. But in a room full of Cabernet and Chardonnay, a Dr. Loosen Riesling is the most interesting thing on the list and most tables will skip right past it. If you're eating anything rich — lobster tail, Fleming's potatoes — this is the smartest call you can make.
Caposaldo Prosecco
A $15 retail bottle priced at $48 is a 220% markup on a grocery-store Prosecco. That's not celebration pricing, that's exploitation of the bubbly impulse buy. Order a cocktail if you want to start with something fizzy.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Jordan's Alexander Valley Cab has the structure to stand up to dry-aged beef without the jammy overkill of some of its Napa neighbors. It's polished enough for the room, and the wine's earthy, cedar-forward notes actually complement the char on a properly cooked ribeye.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Fleming's Raleigh does exactly what a national steakhouse wine program should do — reliable list, competent staff, proper glassware — but the markups on bottles can sting and the list won't surprise anyone who's eaten at a steakhouse before. Send a friend here for a good night out, just tell them to watch the bottle prices.
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