Big Cab energy, OKC steakhouse classic
Bricktown · Oklahoma City · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 29, 2026
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You walk into 10,000 square feet of aged leather, smoked glass, and art deco swagger, and the wine list matches the room: it wants to impress you with names you already know. This is a Cabernet-forward steakhouse list through and through, and it doesn't pretend otherwise.
The list runs 150-250 bottles and leans hard into Napa, Sonoma, and Washington State with a nod toward Bordeaux — which is exactly what you'd expect, and exactly where it stops surprising you. Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Far Niente — these are the greatest hits playlist of American steakhouse wine culture, competently assembled and safely predictable. There's some genuine depth here if you dig into the Washington State section, where bottles like the Royal City Syrah show up and hint at a curator who knows more than they're letting on. Bordeaux representation exists but feels like an afterthought next to the California dominance.
The by-the-glass program runs 12-18 options, which is respectable for Oklahoma City, and skews toward the same Napa/Sonoma heavyweights that anchor the bottle list. Don't expect rotating pours or anything remotely adventurous — this is a list built for the guest who wants a glass of Cab with their ribeye and doesn't want to think too hard about it.
Shea Wine Cellars Shea Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 — $75
At 50% over retail, this is the least punishing markup on the list — and Shea Vineyards fruit from 2011 delivers serious structure for a steakhouse setting. It's the smart order.
Royal City Syrah Washington State 2009
Yes, the markup is brutal, but Royal City Syrah is legitimately one of Washington State's great bottlings — full-throttle, meaty, and built for exactly this kind of meal. Most tables are ordering Caymus on autopilot and missing this entirely.
Royal City Syrah Washington State 2009
We called it a hidden gem for the wine itself, but we can't ignore the 150% markup — $300 for a bottle retailing around $120 is hard to justify no matter how good the juice is. If you're price-sensitive, this one will sting when the bill arrives.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley + Mesquite Smoked Filet
Silver Oak Alexander Valley is plush and fruit-forward with enough structure to hold up to the smoke and char on the filet without overwhelming it. It's a classic match, and for once the cliché is correct.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mickey Mantle's is a reliable, well-executed steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it promises — just don't come expecting to be surprised, and watch the markups closely before you commit to a bottle. Send your Cabernet-loving friends, not your natural wine crew.
Edmond (North Metro) · Oklahoma City · Upscale American Fine Dining
Signature Grill is a reliable date-night spot where the wine list won't embarrass you, but it won't excite you either. Stick to Jordan, skip the Caymus markup, and let the kitchen do the heavy lifting.
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Edmond (North Metro) · Oklahoma City · Steakhouse
Boulevard Steakhouse is a reliable Edmond institution that takes its wine seriously enough to stock recognizable names at steakhouse-appropriate prices, but not seriously enough to challenge you. Send a friend here if they want a comfortable, familiar experience — just tell them to skip the Caymus and order the Jordan.
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Automobile Alley · Oklahoma City · Steakhouse
Broadway 10 is a reliable wine stop if California Cab is your comfort zone — the list is curated for the chophouse crowd and it delivers on that promise. Just don't expect to discover anything new, and keep an eye on that markup.
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Downtown · Oklahoma City · Steakhouse, American
Mahogany is a reliable, well-executed steakhouse wine list that serves its audience exactly what they came for — just don't come looking for discovery. Order the Jordan, skip the Caymus markup, and enjoy the fact that someone here actually knows how to store a bottle of wine.
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Uptown / Midtown-NW 23rd · Oklahoma City · Southwestern, New American
Cheever's is a genuinely good neighborhood restaurant that treats its wine list as a supporting player, not a headliner — and the steep markups mean you're paying a premium for the convenience of recognizable labels. Come for the food and the vibe; if you drink wine, stick to one glass and let the kitchen do the heavy lifting.
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Downtown Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City · American Steakhouse
Stock & Bond is the most credible wine program in Oklahoma City for a classic steakhouse night out — a knowledgeable sommelier in Lee Nevarez, a well-kept list, and enough California firepower to satisfy any table. Just know you're paying for the room as much as the wine, and the list won't take you anywhere unexpected.
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Downtown · Abilene · Steakhouse
Cattleman's Exchange isn't a wine destination, but it's not a disaster either — it's a hotel steakhouse doing hotel steakhouse things. If you're in Abilene and need a Cab with your beef, you'll find something that works; just don't expect the list to surprise you.
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Unknown · Springfield · Steakhouse
LongHorn Springfield isn't a wine destination — but with markups this low and pours this affordable, it's one of the better casual chain options in Illinois for a simple red with a big steak. Send a friend here for dinner; just don't tell them to geek out over the list.
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La Frontera · Round Rock · Steakhouse
Saltgrass Round Rock is exactly what it looks like: a chain steakhouse wine list on autopilot, built around brand names, sweet crowd-pleasers, and markups that assume you're not paying attention. Order a beer or a cocktail and save the wine for somewhere that actually cares.
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