Toledo's Clubby Steakhouse Does Wine Adequately
West Toledo/Alexis Road · Toledo · Classic American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed June 26, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Mancy's reads exactly like what you'd expect from a polished, wood-paneled Toledo institution — familiar names, safe bets, nothing that's going to make your jaw drop. It's short at 17 labels, but every single one of those bottles is also available by the glass, which is either impressively flexible or a sign that nobody's buying full bottles. We'll call it a draw.
The list leans hard on California Cabernet, which makes sense for a steakhouse slinging hand-cut ribeyes and filets — Bonanza, Robert Mondavi Estate, and Daou's 'Pessimist' cover the accessible-to-mid-range Cab spectrum without much adventure. There's a nod to the old world with the Clarendelle by Château Haut-Brion Bordeaux 2016 and the Listra Toscana Rosso, and a flash of intelligence with the Selbach Estate Riesling, but this list isn't trying to surprise anyone. What's missing is depth — no real exploration of Burgundy, Rhône, or anything that would push a wine-curious diner to linger over the list.
The by-the-glass program is unusually broad for a 17-bottle list — everything pours by the glass, ranging from $7 to $26. That kind of access is genuinely good for a table that can't agree on a bottle, and the Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc and Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay give white drinkers a fighting chance. The Moet & Chandon Imperial by the glass at the top end of that range is a fun touch for a celebratory steakhouse crowd.
Daou 'Pessimist' Cabernet Blend Paso Robles — $28
At $28 a bottle, the Pessimist is a legitimately good Paso Robles Cab blend that typically retails around $18-20 — the markup isn't thrilling, but it's the most interesting wine on the list at the most defensible price point.
Selbach Estate Riesling Germany
Nobody orders Riesling at a steakhouse, which is a mistake — Selbach is a serious producer from the Mosel, and an off-dry Riesling cuts through a fatty ribeye better than half the Cabs on this list. It's flying under the radar and that's a shame.
Moet & Chandon Imperial France
At $98 a bottle, this is a 4x-plus markup on a bottle of non-vintage Champagne that retails around $40-45. There are better ways to celebrate in Toledo.
Clarendelle by Chateau Haut-Brion Bordeaux 2016 + Hand-cut Ribeye
A Bordeaux blend with some age on it against a well-marbled ribeye is a classic for a reason — the structured tannins and dark fruit in the Clarendelle work with the char and richness of the steak in a way the California Cabs on this list can't quite match.
The Bottom Line
Mancy's is a solid Toledo steakhouse with a wine list that does its job without doing much more — you won't be wowed, but you won't be stuck drinking something terrible with your filet either. Send your friends here for the steak; if they care about wine, point them toward the Pessimist or the Riesling and call it a night.
· Toledo · New American
The Heights isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be. What it offers is a fair, no-drama wine list with every bottle available by the glass — a practical setup for a casual New American dinner in Toledo. Stick to the Kung Fu Girl or the Petite Sirah, avoid the Cab markup, and you'll be just fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Toledo · Urban Winery & Wine Bar
Share Wine is doing something genuinely uncommon for Toledo: building a wine experience around atmosphere, education, and intentional pours rather than just stocking a fridge and calling it a wine bar. We don't have enough sourced list data to give you specific bottle recommendations right now, but if you're in downtown Toledo and want something beyond the usual, it's worth walking in and asking what's open. The concept earns the Wild Card badge — not because we can fully vouch for the list, but because the ambition is clearly there.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
· Toledo · Contemporary American
Sabira has built something genuinely worth noticing for Toledo: a compact, mostly European list that takes real swings with appellations like Grasparossa di Castelvetro and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Pricing data isn't available to us, and the BTG program is unclear — so call ahead or ask on arrival. If the staff knows this list as well as whoever curated it seems to, this is an easy recommendation for anyone tired of the same regional Chardonnay-and-Cab circuit.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · Continental / Steak & Seafood
Georgio's is a dependable neighborhood institution doing what it's always done — a safe, California-forward wine list that won't surprise you but won't embarrass you either. The fortified wine section is quietly the most interesting part of the list and worth exploring if you're staying for dessert. If you're hunting for value or discovery, you'll need to look elsewhere, but for a steakhouse night in Toledo where you just want a familiar Cab with your chop, this gets the job done.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · Gastropub / American
Bar 145 is a genuinely fun spot for wings, burgers, and a night out in Toledo — but its wine program doesn't give us enough to work with, and what's there doesn't suggest you should prioritize the bottle list. Stick to what they do well: order a beer or a cocktail, build your burger, and don't stress the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · Pizza / Italian / Wine Bar
Calvino's isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its pricing is honest and the list has a few smart picks buried in the crowd-pleasers. If you're having pizza and want a bottle without worrying about the bill, this is a perfectly fine place to do it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murray Hill · New York · Classic American Steakhouse
Wolfgang's is a reliable steakhouse wine experience in the sense that you know exactly what you're getting: a list built around the bottle you already know, priced for the room you're sitting in. If you're here to close a deal over a Porterhouse for Two, the wine list will do its job without embarrassing anyone — but it's not going to surprise you, and it's almost certainly going to cost more than it should. Go in with eyes open and a strong second-choice red in mind.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Little Italy · San Diego · Classic American Steakhouse
A very long bottle book with Napa Cabernet, Burgundy and Champagne at the high end, and a glass page that keeps still wines at $14 to $35. Start with the $35 Fantino Barolo by the glass, or a $160 Silver Oak with the ribeye, and confirm prices before you go. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Madonna Inn area · Paso Robles · Classic American Steakhouse
The Gold Rush Steak House is a nostalgic, only-in-California experience where the décor and the prime rib are the stars — the wine list is a supporting character that does its job without embarrassing itself. If you're in it for the food and the atmosphere, you'll drink fine; if you're here for the wine, you're in the wrong zip code.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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