A steakhouse that actually thought about wine
· Decatur · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 3, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Kevin Rathbun Steak’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The by-the-glass list at Kevin Rathbun Steak is doing more work than most steakhouses bother with — 24 pours spanning everything from Vietti Moscato to Realm Cellars. That range is genuinely surprising for a format that usually defaults to three cabs and a chardonnay. It's a wine program that signals someone made actual decisions here.
The list spans sparkling, white, rosé, red, and a reserve tier by the glass — an unusual and welcome structure for a steakhouse. You get Burgundy representation via the Albert Bichot 'Domaine Long-Depaquit' Chablis, Oregon weight with the Willamette Valley Pinot Gris and Lachini 'Grape Republic' Pinot Noir, and serious Napa firepower from Neal Family, Sequoia Grove, and Realm Cellars 'The Bard.' The Triennes Cinsault-led Provençal blend is an unexpected left turn that earns points for range. Gaps exist — no Italian reds, no Rhône heavyweights, and the bottle list is apparently subsumed entirely into glass pours, which is a bit unusual.
Twenty-four by-the-glass options is a real commitment, and the spread actually delivers variety rather than just volume. The price ceiling is high — $72/glass for the Realm Cellars 'The Bard' and $54/glass for the Sea Smoke Chardonnay put those firmly in special-occasion territory. Entry-level access is reasonable, with the Vietti Moscato at $12/glass and the Flor Prosecco at $13/glass keeping the door open.
The Bottom Line
Kevin Rathbun Steak has built a by-the-glass program that takes wine seriously enough to include Chablis, Oregon Pinot, and Realm Cellars on the same list — that's not nothing. Markups trend steep at the top end, and without verified dish information we can't tell you what to order with what. But if you're eating here and skipping the wine list entirely, you're leaving the best part of the menu alone.
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Deep & Eclectic
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Basic Stemmed
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Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
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Basic Stemmed
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Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
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Basic Stemmed
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Occasional
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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