Vegas Beef Done Right, Glass by Glass
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Steak house
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
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The wine list at Jean-Georges Steakhouse lands on the table like a small hardcover book — weighty, serious, and a little intimidating if you're not ready for it. Strip-adjacent pricing is baked in, so calibrate expectations accordingly. But the depth here is real, and the sommelier team earns their keep.
With 400-600 selections anchored in California, France, and Italy, this is a list built for the serious red drinker with a healthy expense account. Napa heavy-hitters like Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus Special Selection, and Dominus dominate the California section — no surprises, but solid execution. France shows up with first-growth muscle: Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour, and credible Burgundy representation via Louis Jadot and Joseph Drouhin. Italy gets its due with Sassicaia, Tignanello, Gaja Barolo, and Giacomo Conterno — a steakhouse that actually respects the boot is worth noting. The list doesn't wander far off the beaten path, but everything it does, it does with conviction.
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is a serious commitment for a steakhouse, and the team keeps quality anchored with producers like Duckhorn and Kistler available in stem form. Rotation feels measured rather than adventurous — don't expect anything esoteric — but you won't be stuck with generic pours. For a Vegas strip room, this BTG program is above average.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot — $80
In a room full of three-figure Cab Sauvs, Duckhorn Merlot is the play that doesn't break the bank. It's a genuinely serious wine from a producer that knows what it's doing, and it holds its own next to a prime ribeye without the sticker shock of the Napa cult stuff sitting two pages over.
Tignanello (Antinori)
Most people at a Vegas steakhouse go straight to the Napa Cabs and never look at the Italian section. That's a mistake. Tignanello is one of the defining wines of the 20th century — a Sangiovese-Cabernet blend that drinks with more complexity and personality than most of what's on the California pages, and it's the kind of bottle that makes a dinner memorable rather than just expensive.
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon
If you're paying Screaming Eagle prices in a Las Vegas hotel steakhouse, you're paying a premium on top of a premium on top of a premium. The wine is undeniably special, but the markup in this context is punishing. Save the cult Cab splurge for somewhere you can actually talk to the person who poured it for you.
Sassicaia (Bolgheri) + Prime Ribeye
Sassicaia's Cabernet-driven structure and firm tannins are built for red meat — and a prime ribeye's fat and char give the wine exactly the friction it needs to open up and show off. It's an Old World bottle doing New World steak duty, and it works better than most of the California options at the same price point.
The Bottom Line
Jean-Georges Steakhouse is the real deal on the Strip — a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner since 2011 with a list and a team that actually back it up. Bring your corporate card or save up, because this is not the place to cheap out, but it is the place to drink very well.
Caesars Palace · Las Vegas · French Fine Dining
This is where you come when wine matters as much as the food. The markup is Vegas-steep, but the cellar is world-class and the staff can navigate it. If you're celebrating big or chasing rare French bottles, this is the room.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Lamaii is the rare Las Vegas restaurant where the wine list reflects a genuine point of view — the grower Champagne program alone is worth the visit. Send a friend here and tell them to order a Spécial Club.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
STK Las Vegas is a bottle-list business masquerading as a wine program — three by-the-glass pours, a roster of safe California hits, and Vegas markups that'll make your eyes water. Order the Whispering Angel at happy hour, grab a bottle of Belle Glos if you're feeling generous, and save the real wine exploration for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Diner Ross is doing something genuinely weird and kind of wonderful — a Champagne-forward list inside a Vegas diner is a wild card move that mostly works. Just don't show up expecting range beyond bubbles, and go for the growers before you default to the celebrity bottles.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
The Palm Las Vegas is an unlikely wine discovery — a six-bottle natural and old-world-leaning list tucked inside a steakhouse institution, priced like someone forgot they're on the Strip. Don't sleep on it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Italian
Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things — great location, recognizable bottles, pricing that reflects the real estate. If you're here for fountain views and a glass of Cakebread, you'll be genuinely happy; if you're hunting for value or adventure, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Capitol Square · Madison · Steak house
Rare is a reliable wine destination for Napa devotees visiting Madison — the list is familiar by design, the WS Award of Excellence is well-earned, and the setting delivers. Just don't come here looking for natural wine or anything that strays from the California playbook.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Brookfield · Brookfield · Steak house
Mr. B's is a reliable, well-kept steakhouse wine list that knows its audience and serves them well — just don't expect any surprises. If you're a California Cab loyalist heading out for a serious steak dinner in the Milwaukee suburbs, this is your spot.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
West Loop · Chicago · Steak house
BLVD Steakhouse doesn't reinvent the steakhouse wine list, but it executes the formula competently — solid producers, proper storage, and enough range to keep a table of Cab loyalists happy all night. Just go in with your eyes open on the markups and skip the trophy-bottle trap.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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