Manny's Steakhouse
Big steaks, bigger Cabernet, classic done right
Downtown · Minneapolis · Steakhouse
Reviewed March 29, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
Four hundred-plus bottles at a Minneapolis steakhouse — you know exactly what you're walking into before you even sit down. This is a Cab-forward, Napa-heavy list built for the expense account crowd, and it leans into that identity without apology. Wine Spectator noticed, and so will you.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is anchored hard in Napa and Sonoma — Opus One, Caymus Special Selection, Silver Oak, Jordan, Far Niente — the greatest hits of the California prestige rack, all present and accounted for. Bordeaux and Burgundy add some Old World credibility and depth, so there's room to roam if you're not in a Cabernet mood. What's missing is anything adventurous: no Rhône, no domestic Pinot outside the obvious suspects, nothing that would make a wine-curious diner stop and say 'huh, didn't expect that.' This list was built to make a power lunch comfortable, and it succeeds at exactly that.
By the Glass
By-the-glass specifics weren't published at the time of our research, which is a small frustration at a restaurant of this caliber. A 400-bottle list with a sommelier on staff should have a rotating, well-curated glass program — we'd expect it to, but we can't confirm what's actually pouring night to night. Ask the sommelier directly; they should have an answer.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — null
Jordan is the sleeper on a list full of trophy bottles. It consistently punches above its price point against Napa neighbors that cost twice as much, and Alexander Valley Cab has the structure to stand up to a dry-aged steak without requiring a second mortgage.
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley
Every table around you is ordering Cabernet, which means the Duckhorn Merlot sits quietly overlooked. That's a mistake. Duckhorn basically rescued Merlot's reputation in Napa and this bottle is plush, structured, and genuinely interesting next to a center-cut steak.
Opus One, Napa Valley
Opus One is an undeniably great wine, but at a steakhouse with a steep markup tier, you're paying a serious premium for the name. The juice is real but the restaurant margin on a bottle this famous is reliably brutal — your money goes further almost anywhere else on this list.
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged center-cut steak
Caymus Special Selection is rich, dark-fruited, and built wide — exactly what you want when a dry-aged cut hits the table with all that concentrated beefy depth. The wine's ripe tannins and cassis character match the fat and char without fighting it. Classic for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Manny's is a reliable, well-run steakhouse wine list — deep enough to impress, properly stored, and staffed by someone who actually knows the cellar. Just go in knowing the pricing reflects the room, not just the bottle.
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