Deep list, steep markups, solid mainstream crowd-pleasers
Downtown · Washington · Seafood & Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed March 7, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You open the wine list and immediately see the number: 450 selections. This is a serious program at a serious steakhouse, with the depth you'd expect from a Wine Spectator-approved spot. The sommelier on staff knows their bottles, and the Frank Family wine dinner series signals they're actively engaging with producers.
The list leans heavily California—think Napa Cabs, Russian River Pinots, Sonoma Chards—with a solid French supporting cast. There's real depth here: we're talking 4,640 bottles in inventory, not just a token cellar. You'll find accessible producers like Frank Family Vineyards and Zuccardi alongside splurge-worthy allocations. The downside? This is a corporate hospitality group (Lettuce Entertain You), so don't expect natural wine or orange wine adventures. It's classic, safe, and built for expense accounts.
25-30 pours by the glass is a strong showing for this category. The lineup includes approachable crowd-pleasers like Penfolds Max's Shiraz and Zuccardi Serie A Malbec, plus some thoughtful picks like Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah. They rotate seasonally and the staff can walk you through options without making you feel like you need a wine degree.
Zuccardi Serie A Malbec — $12-14/glass
Argentinian overdeliverer with bold fruit, available by the glass without the Napa tax
Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah
Most people skip Petite Sirah for Cab, but this varietal pairs killer with prime steak and shows what Napa does beyond the usual suspects
Far Niente Chardonnay
$108 for a $40 retail bottle is a 170% markup on a wine you can find everywhere—order something rarer at that price point
Frank Family Vineyards 2022 Carneros Pinot Noir + Florida Stone Crab
The bright acidity and red fruit of Carneros Pinot cuts through rich crab butter without overwhelming the delicate meat
The Bottom Line
Joe's delivers what you'd expect from a high-end chain steakhouse: a deep, polished list with knowledgeable staff and proper execution. The markups sting (200-300% is standard here), but if someone else is paying or you're celebrating, you'll drink well.
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Zaytinya's wine list is one of the more focused and honest Greek programs you'll find at a mid-to-high scale restaurant in D.C. The by-the-glass selection is wide, the pricing doesn't insult you, and the Greek variety depth is genuinely impressive. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally figure out what Xinomavro tastes like, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Washington · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão's wine list is exactly what a national Brazilian steakhouse chain's wine list looks like: functional, familiar, and priced for margin rather than your benefit. The by-the-glass count is impressive on paper, but most of the options are labels you've seen at your grocery store for a fraction of what they're charging here. If you're coming for the meat — and you should be — stick to the Catena Malbec and enjoy the show.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Washington · Washington · Steak House
A 20-wine by-the-glass list with every pour between $14 and $30, split across four sparkling, six white, two rosé and eight red. With a steak, start with the $26 Clos Duval Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or the $22 Monte Antico Supremus; for the cheapest glass, take the $14 Dr. Loosen Riesling. Pour sizes aren't posted and the page is undated, so confirm today's wines. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown DC · Washington · Steakhouse
A steakhouse beverage menu with 30 wines by the glass and a bottle list that is mostly California, with some France, Italy and Portugal. Start with the $9/glass happy hour Bonanza Cabernet if you arrive in the window, or the Eroica Riesling, the only Riesling on the glass list, and ask for prices because regular wine prices aren't posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Georgetown · Washington · Seafood, Steakhouse
An unpriced list that is easier to read for what it offers than for what it costs. If you want Bordeaux, ask for the 2020 Margaux de Brane Cantenac, or look at the Brunello di Montalcino in Sommelier's Selections, and get the price before you commit. This unrated guide covers the posted Beverage Menu, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · Latin, Vegetarian
A wide-ranging list with 14 wines by the glass from $17 to $95 and a bottle book that runs from $60 to $1,275. Start with the $17 Eichinger Grüner Veltliner or the $20 Pêcheur Trousseau, and ask for the Natural Wines section if you want something low-intervention. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· McKinney · Seafood & Steakhouse
Truluck's isn't a destination wine list, but the nightly happy hour deals and an actual sommelier on staff mean you can drink well here without too much pain — just lean on the bar specials and let the secret wine surprise you. Send a friend who cares more about stone crab than obscure growers, and they'll leave happy.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · Seafood & Steakhouse
Ocean 44 has a genuinely good wine program wrapped in a frustratingly uneven markup structure — some bottles are fair, others are highway robbery. Come on a Sunday, skip the entry-level pours, and lean into the Napa headliners where the pricing at least makes a little more sense.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Downtown · Nashville · Seafood & Steakhouse
Eddie V's delivers exactly what a corporate seafood chain should: a safe, extensive wine list with markup to match the white tablecloths. It won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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