Steak Town's Safe Bet for the Glass
Billings · American Steakhouse and Grill · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Jaker's Bar and Grill – Billings’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 Jaker's reads like a greatest hits album you've heard a hundred times — Meiomi, Stag's Leap, Chateau Ste. Michelle. There's nothing here that's going to surprise you, but in a steakhouse built around prime rib and a cold Montana night, that's not necessarily the worst thing. It's a list designed to comfort, not to challenge.
The 30-50 bottle list leans heavily on California, Washington, and Oregon — the West Coast triumvirate that dominates casual-upscale American dining. You'll find recognizable names that restaurant guests trust on sight, which is the point. Don't come here looking for Rhône producers or anything with a natural wine bent; this list exists to sell bottles to steak eaters, full stop. The gaps are real — no meaningful depth in Old World wines, no adventurous domestic picks — but what's here does the job it's hired to do.
Ten to sixteen options by the glass at $9–$16 is a reasonable spread for Billings, and the price ceiling won't shock anyone. The selections mirror the bottle list — approachable, brand-driven, and squarely aimed at guests who want a glass of red with their ribeye without having to think too hard. Don't expect seasonal rotation or anything poured from a recently opened discovery.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $9
At the low end of the glass price range, this Washington Riesling punches above what most people expect from a steakhouse list. It's one of the few wines here that shows some actual personality — bright acidity, a little stone fruit — and it's a genuine producer, not a bulk label dressed up in a fancy name.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most people at a steakhouse walk past the Riesling without a second glance. That's their loss. In a room full of big reds fighting for attention, this one actually cuts through and refreshes — and it costs less than anything else worth ordering.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is everywhere, and it's everywhere for a reason that has nothing to do with quality — it's sweet, safe, and sells. At steakhouse markup prices, you're paying a significant premium for a bulk-production wine that retails for $15 at any grocery store in America. Order the Stag's Leap if you're going red and want something that justifies the spend.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
Stag's Leap Cab is a classic Napa producer with enough structure and dark fruit to stand up to the richness of a slow-roasted prime rib. It's the most serious wine on this list, and it earns its place next to the most serious dish on the menu.
The Bottom Line
Jaker's is a perfectly fine place to drink wine with a steak in Billings — it's not trying to be anything more than that, and mostly it succeeds. If you're expecting discovery or value, temper your expectations; if you just want a solid Cab with your prime rib, you'll leave satisfied.
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