Old Town Steakhouse That Pours Seriously
Old Town Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed May 21, 2026
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Walking into Frasher's feels like stumbling into a clubby neighborhood steakhouse that actually takes wine seriously enough to earn a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — and that's not nothing for Old Town Scottsdale. The list skews heavily California, which makes sense when you're slicing into prime rib on a weekend. It's not going to surprise you, but it's not going to embarrass you either.
The list leans hard into California heavyweights — Caymus, Jordan, Duckhorn, Cakebread, Rombauer — the kind of names that sell themselves and never need explanation. There's a nod to Arizona as a focus region per the Wine Spectator credential, which is genuinely interesting for a steakhouse of this size, though we didn't see specific local producers called out. The depth isn't particularly adventurous; this is a list built to satisfy the table that knows what it wants rather than challenge anyone. Gaps in Burgundy, Rhône, and anything Italian are real, but Frasher's isn't trying to be a wine bar — it's trying to be your favorite steakhouse.
We don't have a confirmed glass count or pour list, which is a frustration when a Wednesday half-price wine night is clearly a cornerstone of the program. If they're pouring from the same roster as the bottle list, expect crowd-friendly California Cabs and Chardonnays to dominate the stems. That Wednesday promotion alone is worth circling on your calendar — half-price wine at a steakhouse is a legitimately great deal.
Prisoner Wine Company 'The Prisoner' Red Blend — $95
The Prisoner retails around $40-45, so the markup is real — but relative to everything else on this list, it's the most approachable entry point and a wine that genuinely drinks well with red meat. On Wednesday at half price, it's the move.
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Most tables go straight for Caymus and pay $210 without blinking. Austin Hope is a legitimate Paso Robles powerhouse — richer and bolder than most expect — at $130, which makes it the savvier Cab pick on this list if you want big fruit without the Napa premium.
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
At $210, you're paying a serious steakhouse premium for a wine that retails around $80-85. Caymus is fine, but it's also everywhere, and there are better Cab options on this list for less money. Save the splurge for something more interesting.
Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib (weekends only)
Jordan is leaner and more structured than the fruit bombs dominating this list — that restraint is exactly what you want against the rich, fatty cut of prime rib. It won't flatten the beef; it'll frame it. Show up Saturday, order both.
Wednesday — Half-price wine night every Wednesday — the single best reason to time your visit.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Frasher's isn't reinventing the steakhouse wine list, but it's doing the job with a Wine Spectator credential and a Wednesday half-price night that makes the steep markups a lot easier to live with. Send a friend here if they want a reliable California Cab with their red meat — just tell them to go on Wednesday.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Henry's isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either — the list is familiar, the markups are fairer than you'd expect from a Breakers property, and the flight program gives you a reason to explore. Send your friends here for dinner without worrying they'll get gouged on wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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