Steak Town's Dependable Pour, Nothing More
West Fargo / I-94 Corridor · Fargo · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed LongHorn Steakhouse – West Fargo’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 tucked inside the main menu, which tells you everything you need to know about its ambitions. It's not trying to impress anyone — it's trying to not embarrass anyone. For a chain steakhouse in West Fargo, that's honestly a reasonable goal.
The list runs 30-50 bottles deep and leans hard into California and Washington State, which is the safe, predictable move for a room full of people who came for the Outlaw Ribeye. You'll find recognizable names like Beringer, Kendall-Jackson, and Chateau Ste. Michelle doing the heavy lifting — solid producers with broad appeal but zero surprise factor. There's no old world presence to speak of, no natural wine curiosity, no small producers taking up shelf space. It's a list built for consensus, not conversation.
Ten to fifteen options by the glass in the $8–$14 range keeps things accessible, and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel punished for ordering a second pour. The selection mirrors the bottle list — familiar, California-forward, and aimed squarely at the person who wants a red wine with their steak and doesn't want to think too hard about it.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $9
Washington Riesling at chain pricing is a genuine win. Ste. Michelle does this grape better than almost anyone at this price point, and it's consistently underordered at steakhouses — meaning it's usually fresh and well-handled.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Nobody in a steakhouse orders Riesling, and that's a shame. It cuts through richness, handles spice, and at this price it's one of the most reliable glasses on the list. The people ordering Chardonnay with their salmon don't know what they're missing.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
KJ Chardonnay is fine — it's just also available at every grocery store in America for $13. Paying restaurant markup on something this ubiquitous and this oaky is a hard sell when better options are sitting right next to it on the list.
Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Outlaw Ribeye
Knights Valley Cab has the structure and dark fruit to stand up to a big, charred ribeye without getting swallowed by it. It's the most serious wine on this list, and the Outlaw is the most serious steak — they deserve each other.
The Bottom Line
LongHorn West Fargo isn't a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — but the pricing is fair, the by-the-glass range is workable, and you won't be stuck drinking bad wine with a good steak. Send a friend here for the ribeye; just remind them to skip the KJ and order the Cab.
South Fargo · Fargo · Italian-American Chain
Come for the breadsticks, stay for the pasta, but don't come for the wine. Olive Garden Fargo's list is exactly what you'd expect from a national chain that treats wine as a revenue line, not a program — and in Fargo, you deserve better options.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fargo · Fargo · Mexican
Come for the margaritas, the table-side guac, and the fajitas — the wine list is not the reason to be here. If your group insists on wine, Austin Hope is the one pick worth your time; everything else is just filler.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brewhalla Food Hall · Fargo · Seafood / Wine Bar
Mangata is the kind of place that shouldn't work on paper but absolutely does in practice — a sommelier-curated wine list inside a food hall, next to a raw bar, in Fargo. Send your friends here, and tell them to ask about the Tondonia.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Downtown · Fargo · Modern American with Scandinavian and Midwestern influences
Rosewild is the kind of wine program that shouldn't exist in a hotel restaurant in Fargo — and yet here we are. Wednesday night, half-price bottles, a thoughtful list, and a kitchen that actually gives the wine something to work with. Get there.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Downtown Fargo · Fargo · German
Würst Bier Hall is a genuinely fun place to eat and drink in Fargo — just don't make wine the reason you go. Stick to the beer program, which is clearly where the care and attention lives, and treat the wine list as emergency rations.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Fargo · Fargo · American, Pizza
Rhombus Guys isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't need to be — the list is honest, fairly priced, and functional enough that you won't be stuck drinking something you regret alongside a great pizza. Send a friend here for the food and tell them to grab the GSM.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fort Worth · American Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Grille Fort Worth has a wine list the same way an airport newsstand has a wine section — technically true, practically limiting. Order the Tokaji for dessert, drink cocktails with dinner, and don't expect anyone to help you navigate the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Carson · Carson City · American Steakhouse
Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
San Marcos · San Marcos · American Steakhouse
Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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