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McGill's on 61st

Tulsa's steakhouse staple plays it Napa-safe

South Tulsa · Tulsa · Steakhouse, Seafood · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed March 30, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyPlays It Safe
MarkupSteep
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

The wine list at McGill's reads exactly like you'd expect from a well-run Tulsa steakhouse — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Rombauer. It's a Greatest Hits compilation that will comfort most guests and challenge no one. There's nothing offensive here, but there's nothing to get excited about either.

Selection Deep Dive

The list leans hard into Napa Cabernet and Sonoma Chardonnay, with a nod toward Columbia Valley — a Pacific Northwest inclusion that at least shows someone glanced at a map beyond California. The 100-200 bottle range sounds substantial until you realize it's mostly familiar names stacked at multiple price points rather than genuine depth or regional exploration. Old World is essentially absent, and if you're hunting for anything outside the California-Pacific Northwest corridor, you're going to be disappointed. It's a list built to match the room, not to surprise it.

By the Glass

Glass pour pricing runs $10-$20, which is reasonable for an upscale steakhouse environment in Tulsa. We don't have a confirmed count on BTG options, but given the list's personality, expect the usual suspects — probably a Cab, a Chard, maybe a token Pinot Noir. Don't expect much rotation; this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it program.

💰Best Value

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley — $40-$60 bottle est.

Jordan consistently punches above its restaurant markup weight. It's the most nuanced bottle in this Napa-heavy lineup — structured but accessible, and a legitimate match for their prime steaks without requiring you to drop triple digits.

💎Hidden Gem

Columbia Valley selections

The Columbia Valley wines on this list tend to get overlooked when Caymus and Silver Oak are sitting right there, but Washington State Cabernet and Syrah deliver serious beef-friendly structure at typically lower price points. Worth asking what they're pouring from that region.

Skip This

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Caymus is fine wine, but at steakhouse markup it's almost always a bad deal — you're paying a premium for a label that's become more brand than bottle. The quality-to-price ratio here just doesn't hold up when Jordan is sitting right next to it.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Luncheon Filet

Silver Oak's softer, vanilla-forward Cab profile is a textbook match for a lean, tender filet — it doesn't overpower the cut the way a bigger, more tannic Napa Cab might. Classic combo, and on this list, it's one of the more defensible splurges.

✔️ The Bottom Line

McGill's is a reliable steakhouse wine list for a reliable steakhouse — competent, crowd-pleasing, and not particularly ambitious. If you're in Tulsa and want a bottle of California Cab with your steak, you'll be taken care of; just don't come expecting to discover anything new.

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