Steak First, Wine Squarely Second
East Rapid City · Rapid City · Steakhouse
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 14, 2026
RagingWine reviewed LongHorn Steakhouse – Rapid City’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 arrives looking exactly like you'd expect from a corporate steakhouse — laminated, logo-heavy, and built around names you've seen at every grocery store checkout lane. No surprises here, and that's kind of the point. LongHorn knows its audience and plays squarely to them.
The list runs about 20-35 bottles, leaning hard into California and Washington — think Kendall-Jackson, Josh Cellars, Meiomi, and Apothic. There's a token nod to the Pacific Northwest with Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, which is at least a sensible inclusion for a steak-forward menu that also does chicken. Don't come looking for anything from Burgundy, Rioja, or anywhere that requires a passport stamp — this list doesn't go there. What you get is a hits-only playlist with zero deep cuts.
Ten to fifteen pours by the glass is actually a generous count for a chain of this size, and the $7–$15 price range keeps things accessible. The problem is that every single option is a brand you already know — Meiomi, Apothic, Josh Cabernet — so rotation feels nonexistent and discovery is off the table entirely.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $9
In a list full of big California reds, this Washington Riesling is the quiet overachiever. It's a well-made, food-friendly wine from one of the most consistent producers in the country, and it won't bulldoze your palate before the steak arrives.
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon
Most tables auto-pilot to Josh or Meiomi, but the Joel Gott 815 is the better cab on this list — more structured, less jammy, and actually built to handle red meat. It consistently punches above its price point and gets overlooked because the label isn't flashy.
Apothic Red Blend
Sweet, soft, and designed for people who don't really like wine yet. In a steakhouse context it's especially out of place — the residual sugar fights the char on everything coming off the grill. At this markup, you're paying restaurant prices for a $10 grocery store bottle that doesn't even belong at this table.
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon + Renegade Sirloin
The 815's dark fruit and firm structure actually have the backbone to stand up to a well-seasoned sirloin. It's not a fine dining pairing, but it's the closest thing to a correct one on this list.
The Bottom Line
LongHorn Rapid City is exactly what it is — a reliable chain steakhouse with a wine list that was built by committee and hasn't changed much since. If you're here for the steak, you'll be fine; just aim for the Joel Gott and don't expect the staff to talk you through it.
· Rapid City · Wine Bar / Cocktail Bar
Windsor Block Bar shouldn't be this interesting — a 14-bottle wine list in Rapid City that name-checks Vidal-Fleury and a 2019 Cab Franc is a genuine surprise. If you're passing through and need something better than house red, this is your stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Rapid City · American / breakfast-to-dinner
Colonial House is a comfortable neighborhood diner that treats wine as an afterthought, and the list reflects exactly that. Drink the Whitehaven, avoid the $46 upsells, and save your wine ambitions for a different night.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Rapid City · Rapid City · Hotel Lounge
Timbers Lounge is a place to have a drink after a long drive to Mount Rushmore, not a destination for wine. Order a cocktail or a beer and save your wine energy for somewhere that's put in the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Central Rapid City · Rapid City · Mexican
Mi Mexico is not a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — order a margarita, enjoy your meal, and don't expect the wine list to surprise you. If you absolutely must have wine with your tacos, the Sangria is $6.25 and nobody will judge you.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Rapid City · Rapid City · Steakhouse
There is no version of this wine list that warrants a special trip or even a deliberate order — it's a functional corporate program designed to move bottles, not to impress. If you're at Outback for the steak, grab the Alamos Malbec and call it a night; if wine actually matters to you, this is a cocktail dinner.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Rapid City · Rapid City · American
This is a wine list that exists purely because restaurants are expected to have one. Don't come to Applebee's for wine — but if you're already here and you need a glass, the Mondavi Cab won't embarrass you.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SanTan Village · Chandler · Steakhouse
Bourbon & Bones SanTan has a reserve list that punches above its suburban strip-mall weight class — the Heitz Martha's Vineyard duo, Dominus, and the rogue Egon Müller Riesling are all legitimate gets. The pricing is unambiguously steep and the list has real gaps, but if you're celebrating something and want a specific California collectible with your ribeye, this is one of the more unexpected places to find it in the East Valley.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· White Plains · Steakhouse
This appears to be a Restaurant Week wine promotion rather than Benjamin Steakhouse's full list, and we'd want to see a complete menu before rendering a final verdict on the overall program. Based on what's sourced here, though, the wine offering is thin for a steakhouse of this caliber — if you're coming for a serious bottle of Cab with your dry-aged ribeye, call ahead and ask what's actually on the full list.
Grocery Store
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Pleasant Valley · Colorado Springs · Steakhouse
A compact, fully priced list of 16 wines with a glass and a bottle price printed for every wine. Start with the Angeline Cabernet at $10 a glass for a low-cost red, or the L' Ecole Merlot at $17 if you want the Washington bottle, and confirm prices since the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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