Napa and Bordeaux, dressed for dinner
Lakeside Market · Plano · French Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 25, 2026 · How we review
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The list at Mignon reads exactly like the room looks — polished, upscale, and built to impress a certain kind of guest. Napa Cabs and Bordeaux heavyweights dominate the page, and the price tags match the white tablecloth energy. If you know what you want, you'll find it. If you're looking for a surprise, keep scrolling.
The list clocks in somewhere between 80 and 150 bottles, anchored hard in Napa Valley and Bordeaux with secondary representation from Burgundy and the Rhône. Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Stag's Leap are all present — recognizable names that sell themselves without much effort from the floor staff. Château Margaux makes an appearance for the big spenders, which fits the French steakhouse concept but doesn't exactly push anyone outside their comfort zone. There's nothing wrong here, but the list feels curated for the guest who already knows what they're ordering before they sit down.
With 12 to 20 by-the-glass options, there's enough to work with across a full dinner without feeling cornered. The pours trend toward the same crowd-pleasers that anchor the bottle list — expect Napa Cabs and approachable reds to dominate. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority, so don't count on finding something new on your third visit.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently punches above its price point relative to the flashier names on this list. It's the bottle that makes you look smart without requiring a second mortgage — a genuinely well-made Alexander Valley Cab that holds its own in this company.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap tends to get overshadowed by louder names at steakhouses, but this is serious Napa history — the winery that put California on the map at the 1976 Paris Tasting. Worth ordering for the story alone, and the wine backs it up.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and at a restaurant at this price tier you're paying a significant premium for a bottle you could grab at any wine shop. It's a fine wine, but the markup at a place like this makes it a losing value play.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's fruit-forward, vanilla-tinged Alexander Valley Cab is basically engineered for a heavily marbled ribeye. The oak and ripe dark fruit stand up to the char and fat without overwhelming the beef — it's a reliable combination that earns its reputation.
The Bottom Line
Mignon is a dependable upscale steakhouse wine list — it won't challenge you, but it also won't let you down. Send a friend here if they want a classic Napa Cab with a great steak and don't need the wine to tell a story.
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What we have here is a six-bottle wine dinner roster masquerading as a wine program — and every one of those bottles comes from the same producer family. That's not a wine list, that's a sponsorship. Until Del Frisco's Grille Plano puts actual curation into its wine program, we'd suggest leaning into the cocktail menu instead.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
· Plano · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Plano isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend otherwise — but that all-day $6 happy hour on South American wines, anchored by solid producers like Alamos and Calina, gives the list a practical generosity that earns it some respect. If you're here for the churrasco experience, the Catena Malbec at $12 is your move. Wine enthusiasts should calibrate expectations accordingly, but nobody's walking away feeling gouged.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Active Program
Acceptable
· Plano · Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Plano delivers a wine list that does its job without doing anything exciting — it's competent, recognizable, and priced for a room where the company card is doing the heavy lifting. If you're here for the steak and want a bottle that won't embarrass you, the list handles that. If you're here to drink well on your own dime, the markup will sting.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Legacy West · Plano · Italian
Taverna – Legacy West is a solid Italian restaurant with a wine program that reflects its roots in northern Italy — if you stick to the regional Italian selections, you're probably in good shape. We'd love more transparency on pricing and pour options before giving it a stronger endorsement, but for Legacy West, this clears the bar comfortably. Go for the branzino and ask your server what's drinking well from the Piedmont section.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Mercury is a safe, competent wine list for a polished New American in Plano — you won't be stuck drinking something bad, but you probably won't discover anything new either. If you're here, the Allegrini Ripasso is worth the detour from the obvious picks, and we'd skip the Moët unless someone else is paying.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Healthy New American
Flower Child's wine program exists in name only — six unnamed pours between $9 and $10 tell you exactly how much thought went into this. If you're here for the grain bowls and good vibes, great. If you want to drink wine with intention, you're in the wrong place. Order a sparkling water and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
River North · Chicago · French Steakhouse
Order the $16 Vidal-Fleury Côtes-du-Rhône with a steak, or start with the $36 Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut and the $20 Wagyu Steak Tartare. Confirm current availability and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not the bottle list, service, storage or markups.
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Marcel's wine list punches well above its weight for a steakhouse — the Urbina Rioja 2000 at $19/glass alone is worth the trip, and the broader list shows real taste and range across 16 well-chosen labels. We don't have enough intel on the food menu or service to make a full dinner call, but if you're eating here, this is a wine list worth paying attention to.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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