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Dallas · Dallas · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026
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Walking into Georgie, the wine list lands with the same confidence as the room — peach-toned walls, retro swagger, and a list that's clearly been curated by someone who cares. At 350-500 selections anchored by California, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, this is not a menu you flip through in 30 seconds. Wine Spectator has handed out a Best of Award of Excellence here since 2022, and one look at the list tells you they earned it.
The heavy hitters are all present and accounted for: Screaming Eagle, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Château Margaux, Sassicaia, and Dominus Estate are names you see on lists that take themselves seriously. The California cab section is particularly strong — Opus One, Caymus Special Selection, Silver Oak, and Jordan give you a full spectrum from accessible to astronomical. Italy holds its own with Tignanello and Sassicaia anchoring a Tuscan presence, and the Burgundy depth (hello, Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches) satisfies the Pinot faithful without requiring a second mortgage. The one gap: if you're hunting for natural wine, emerging regions, or anything off the beaten path, Georgie isn't your spot — this is a list built for confidence, not adventure.
With 20-35 by-the-glass options at $14-$28, the pour program punches above its weight for a list this size. That's a real commitment to keeping the glass program alive rather than treating it as an afterthought. We'd love to see more rotation and a posted chalk-board special, but what's here is genuinely solid.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $15-$500+ (bottle range)
Jordan is the sleeper on a list full of ego-driven Napa names. It drinks beautifully, retails around $50, and won't require a conversation with your accountant the next morning. On a list where the ceiling is Screaming Eagle, Jordan is the smart play.
Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches
Every table around you is ordering Caymus and Opus One. Meanwhile, this Beaune Premier Cru from one of Burgundy's most reliable houses is sitting right there, offering something more nuanced and age-worthy than anything the California cab crowd is reaching for. Don't sleep on it.
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
It's a fine wine, but it's also the most over-ordered, over-priced bottle in Texas. Restaurant markup on Caymus Special Selection is almost always punishing, and at this level of list, you have far more interesting options at a comparable or lower price point.
Antinori Tignanello + Roasted chicken with grilled chicories and sauce vin jaune
Tignanello's Sangiovese backbone and Cabernet structure cut right through the richness of that vin jaune sauce, while the wine's earthy, slightly smoky character mirrors the char on the grilled chicories. It's a pairing that makes both the food and the wine look smarter.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Georgie is the rare Dallas restaurant where the wine list actually matches the ambition of the room. The pricing skews steep and the list won't surprise you with left-field picks, but if you want a deep, serious, expertly managed cellar — with staff who can actually talk through it — this is where you come.
· Dallas · Steakhouse
Y.O. Ranch's wine list does the job without doing much else — it's a safe, brand-heavy selection that keeps the room happy but won't make any wine drinker's night. Come for the beef, order the Malbec or the Il Poggione, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Dallas · Steakhouse
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse takes its wine as seriously as its beef, which is rarer than it should be. The Cabernet runs deep, the global bench is real, the Coravin program lets you drink up, the markups are fair for the tier, and the Texas section gives the whole thing a personality. Skip the trophy-label tax, lean on the Rioja, the Pinot, and the homegrown Texas pours, and you'll eat and drink like the buyer clearly intends.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Dallas · Dallas · American
Ellie's is a respectable hotel wine list that earns its Wine Spectator nod without ever threatening to surprise you — California crowd-pleasers at steep markups in a beautiful room. If you're celebrating or just want a reliable bottle with a great burger, it does the job; just don't expect the list to take you anywhere you haven't already been.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Dallas · Dallas · French
Mercat Bistro is the kind of French wine list Dallas doesn't have enough of — focused, French-forward, and priced without arrogance. If you're eating the classics, you should be drinking them too, and this list makes that easy.
Old-world-focus
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Knox-Henderson · Dallas · French
Knox Bistro earns its Wine Spectator nod with a focused, France-forward list that matches its bistro soul — fair prices, real producers, and a room that actually makes you want to linger over a second glass. Send your friends here; just steer them away from the Opus One.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Design District · Dallas · American, Steakhouse
Tango Room earns its Wine Spectator credential with a focused, well-sourced list and a sommelier who can actually guide you through it. Markups lean steep — this is a Design District splurge room, not a value hunt — but if you're dropping money on a serious steak dinner in Dallas, the wine program won't let you down.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Southwest / Time Corners · Fort Wayne · American
Catablu is exactly what it needs to be for its neighborhood — a reliable, thoughtfully maintained list that won't embarrass you on a date night or bore you entirely. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a solid supporting act for a kitchen that clearly takes food seriously.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Otay Ranch Town Center · Chula Vista · American
BJ's is a fine place to drink a craft beer and eat a Pizookie. It is not a place to drink wine. Order a Brewhouse Blonde, skip the wine list entirely, and save your wine night for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SanTan Village · Gilbert · American
The Cheesecake Factory is a perfectly fine place to eat — the wine list just isn't a reason to go. Order a cocktail, split a bottle of Santa Margherita if you must, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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