Big list, big steaks, big markup
Southside · Jacksonville · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 24, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The glass wine room stops you cold — a floor-to-ceiling showcase of over 1,500 bottles that signals this place takes wine seriously, at least aesthetically. The list itself is long and California-heavy, with enough recognizable names to make a steak dinner feel like a special occasion. It's ambitious, and mostly delivers, but your wallet is going to feel it.
Napa Valley is the star here, with predictable heavy hitters like Caymus, Stags' Leap, Odette, and PlumpJack anchoring the list. There's some range — Jordan from Alexander Valley, Belle Glos from Santa Maria, even a Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc from Australia — but don't come looking for Burgundy rabbit holes or natural wine detours. The list plays to a steakhouse crowd that wants to recognize names, and it succeeds on those terms. The Clos Pegase Merlot and Justin Isosceles are solid additions that hint at a buyer with a little more curiosity than the average chophouse.
The by-the-glass program covers the basics — sparkling, white, and red — with prices running $10 to $24 a pour, which is reasonable for an upscale steakhouse environment. The standout intel here is a half-price wines by the glass promotion, which can meaningfully change the math on a night out if you time it right. Rotation isn't aggressive, but what's there gets the job done.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018 — $129
Jordan is a known quantity — consistently well-made, never flashy, always reliable — and at $129 it's one of the more honest price points on a list that loves to charge a premium. In a sea of Napa bottles pushing $200+, this one earns its spot at the table.
Clos Pegase Estate 'Mitsuko Vineyard' Merlot, Napa 2019
Nobody orders Merlot at a steakhouse in 2024, which is exactly why you should. Clos Pegase's Mitsuko Vineyard bottling is quietly serious — structured, food-friendly, and almost always overlooked in favor of the Cab parade. Your steak doesn't know the difference, but your bill will.
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel
At $48 a bottle, you're paying three times retail for a grocery store wine that has no business being on a fine dining list. This is a $15 bottle doing its best impression of a $48 bottle, and it's not convincing. Order anything else.
Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone' Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley 2021 + USDA Prime NY Strip
The Strip here is rich and well-marbled, and while instinct says grab a Cab, the Clark & Telephone's bright acidity and fruit-forward profile actually cut through the fat in a way a big Napa red sometimes can't. It's the lighter call that drinks heavy — in the best way.
Not specified — Half off wines by the glass promotion available — confirm current day/timing with the restaurant directly.
✔️ The Bottom Line
III Forks Jacksonville is a legitimately impressive wine room let down by markups that feel more like a flex than a hospitality play. Come for the glass wine showcase and the Jordan; skip the Gnarly Head and anything that retails under $20.
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Basic Stemmed
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Acceptable
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
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