Michael's Grill
Oklahoma City's Dependable Steakhouse Wine Anchor
The Village · Oklahoma City · American, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 1, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Michael's Grill reads like a greatest-hits album you've heard a hundred times — Caymus, Silver Oak, Rombauer — all the crowd-pleasers accounted for, all in their expected places. It's competent and inoffensive, which is exactly what a lot of people in The Village are looking for on a Friday night. Nothing here is going to surprise you, but it's probably not going to embarrass you either.
Selection Deep Dive
Roughly 60+ labels lean heavily on California — Napa and Sonoma dominate, with some Carneros and Willamette Valley representation rounding out the New World side. The inclusion of Ruffino Chianti Reserva Ducale and a Jura sparkling (François Montand Brut) shows at least a nod toward the Old World, even if those picks feel more like obligatory checkboxes than curated choices. Ken Wright Pinot from Willamette is the most interesting bottle on the list — a producer who actually deserves the shelf space. The gaps are glaring though: no South America, no Iberian Peninsula, minimal France beyond the sparkling, and the Italian section barely scratches the surface.
By the Glass
Sixteen by-the-glass options is a respectable count for a neighborhood steakhouse, and there's enough range here to find something decent without committing to a full bottle. The François Montand Brut standing as the BTG bubbly option is a quiet win — it's approachable and priced right. We'd like to see more rotation and a few less predictable pours, but for Oklahoma City's Village neighborhood, this is doing the work.
François Montand Brut — $12
At $12 a glass with a retail of around $15, this is the closest thing to a honest markup on the list. It's a solid Jura sparkler that holds its own as an aperitif or alongside the Shrimp Sambuca, and it won't make you wince when the check comes.
Ken Wright Pinot Noir
In a list full of California cab-forward choices, most tables are going to gravitate toward the Caymus or Silver Oak. That's exactly why you should order the Ken Wright. He's one of Willamette Valley's best Pinot producers — serious terroir focus, restrained and earthy — and it sticks out like a thoughtful choice in an otherwise populist lineup.
Fonseca 10yr Tawny Port
At $18 a pour for a wine that retails around $40 a bottle, the markup math here is brutal — you're paying more per glass than a full bottle costs at the shop down the street. The 40-year expression is actually the better value proportionally, but the 10-year is just a trap for people who want to end dinner on something sweet without doing the math.
Ruffino Chianti Reserva Ducale DOCG + 10oz Sirloin Burger
Chianti's high acid and firm tannins cut right through the fat of a well-built burger. The Ruffino Reserva Ducale has enough structure to stand up to a juicy sirloin patty without overwhelming it — and it's one of the few bottles here that makes you feel like you ordered something intentional rather than just the obvious.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Michael's Grill is a reliable steakhouse wine list doing exactly what it set out to do — keep the regulars happy with familiar names and a solid by-the-glass spread. Just watch the Port markups, order the Ken Wright if you want to feel like you made a real wine decision, and don't expect anything that'll blow your mind.
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