Toledo's Clubby Steakhouse Does Wine Adequately
West Toledo/Alexis Road · Toledo · Classic American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 26, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Mancy's Steakhouse – Bar’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 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 · 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
· Toledo · Private Club / Continental
The Toledo Club wine program is exactly what you'd expect from an old-school private club: safe, a little overpriced, and unlikely to blow your mind. If you're a member taking a guest to dinner, the Iberian section is your best bet — but don't come here chasing a wine experience.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · Italian
Zia's isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's trying harder than most Italian spots in Toledo — fair prices, a mostly by-the-glass program, and enough Italian producers to keep things honest. Go for the Antinori, order the Riesling to impress your date, and leave Castle Rock for the grocery run.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · American / Deli
The pricing is genuinely impressive for Toledo — $4 a glass is almost impossible to criticize — but the list itself shows zero curation effort, and that's Grumpy's in a nutshell. Come for the deli, drink the Chenin, don't overthink it.
Grocery Store
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · Seafood
Real Seafood Company clearly puts its energy into the kitchen, and the wine list reflects exactly how much attention is left over — which is almost none. Order the Rotari if you want bubbles, or honestly, just get a cocktail and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Toledo · Italian / Osteria
M Osteria's wine list isn't going to win any awards, but it's honest, fairly priced, and Italian enough to actually match the food. Send a friend here for a weeknight dinner and point them toward the Italian reds — they'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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
Madonna Inn / South SLO · San Luis Obispo · Classic American Steakhouse
The Gold Rush Steak House is a reliable, no-drama wine program dressed up in a very dramatic room — the markups sting on the trophy bottles, but lean local and lean toward Paso and you'll eat and drink well. Send a friend here if they want a California Cab with their steak and don't want to think too hard about it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
CityPlace / Downtown · West Palm Beach · Classic American Steakhouse
Abe & Louie's is a dependable, well-stocked steakhouse wine program with real depth and knowledgeable staff — it just charges accordingly and rarely colors outside the lines. Send a friend here for a serious bottle of Cab with a prime steak, but tell them to ask the sommelier to find something off the beaten path.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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