California Classics Done Right on Long Island
Huntington · Huntington · Seafood, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 19, 2026
RagingWine reviewed IMC Restaurant & Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at IMC lands exactly where you'd expect from a chic steakhouse on Long Island — heavy California, familiar labels, and prices that reflect the room more than the juice. It's confident and curated, if not exactly adventurous. You know what you're getting before the bread hits the table.
The list runs 150-plus bottles with a clear California-first identity — Napa Cabs and Sonoma Chards dominate, and the producer roster reads like a Greatest Hits compilation: Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Far Niente, Rombauer. There's no real surprise here, but the depth within that California lane is genuine, with representation across price points from the $40s up into the $500+ stratosphere. Burgundy lovers or Rhône seekers will feel underserved; this list was built for the Porterhouse crowd, and it knows it. Flowers Pinot Noir is the one pick that hints at something beyond the usual suspects.
The by-the-glass program clocks in at 12-20 options, which is a solid range for a steakhouse format. Expect the pours to skew California and crowd-pleasing — Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly holds down the white side. Rotation looks minimal; this reads more like a fixed menu than a program someone actively manages.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s–$60s
Jordan is the sleeper pick at any steakhouse. It's consistently well-made, more restrained than the Napa fruit bombs around it, and usually priced a tier below the marquee names. Against a Porterhouse, it punches way above its cost.
Flowers Vineyard Pinot Noir
Most people coming here are locked in on Cab, so Flowers sits quietly on the list getting ignored. That's a mistake — this is a serious Sonoma Coast Pinot with real tension and coastal character, and it's a completely different experience than anything else on this list.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, marked up everywhere, and has coasted on its reputation for years. At a steakhouse like this you'll pay a premium for a wine that's become more brand than bottle. There are better Cabs on this list for less.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Porterhouse
Stag's Leap Cab has the structure to stand up to a thick-cut Porterhouse without overwhelming it — it's got the dark fruit and tannin you want with red meat, but enough elegance to not feel like a one-note punch. Classic match, executed well.
✔️ The Bottom Line
IMC is a reliable wine destination for the California-focused crowd — not a place to discover anything new, but a solid bet if you want a well-stored bottle of familiar juice with a serious steak. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence feels right: this list earns it, even if it doesn't push it.
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Piccolo is a dependable, well-stocked Italian list that leans into its California-Italy strengths without much risk-taking. If you know what you want and order with intention, you'll drink well — just don't expect surprises.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Huntington · Huntington · Italian
La Parma II has built one of the most credible Italian wine lists on Long Island — the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2019 is earned, not decorative. If you're coming in for a celebration and want to drink real Barolo or a proper Super Tuscan with your dinner, this is your room.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Shoreline Village · Long Beach · Seafood, Steakhouse
Queensview earns its Wine Spectator badge by doing the California steakhouse formula well — the setting is legitimately stunning, the list is reliable, and the Daou is a genuine steal in this context. Just don't come expecting anything that'll surprise you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Kalani's wine program is exactly what it should be: polished, California-centric, and dependable for a mountain resort fine dining crowd. No fireworks, but you'll eat and drink well — just go in with eyes open on pricing.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plateau is the kind of place that surprises you — a polished wine program with two named sommeliers, genuine Pacific Northwest depth, and cult producers you don't expect to find east of the Cascades. If you're passing through Pendleton, this is absolutely worth a stop for the wine alone.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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