Big Cabs, Big Steaks, No Surprises
Downtown · Anchorage · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 16, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Mitchell's Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Mitchell's reads exactly like the room looks — confident, classically American, and not particularly interested in challenging you. You're in Anchorage, you ordered a ribeye, and someone is about to recommend Caymus. That's the deal here.
The list leans hard into California, with Napa Cabernet as the clear anchor — Caymus, Jordan, and Silver Oak Alexander Valley are all present and accounted for. Bordeaux varietals get a nod, Washington State makes a cameo, and Duckhorn holds down the Merlot corner for anyone still fighting that battle. What's missing is depth outside the California-Bordeaux corridor — no real exploration of Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, or anything that might make a seasoned drinker linger over the list. It's a wine program built to satisfy the steak-and-Cab crowd, and it does that job without apology.
We don't have a confirmed by-the-glass count, but the active wine dinner program — Caymus, Orin Swift, Duckhorn, Stag's Leap, and even a Rioja night on the calendar — suggests the kitchen and front-of-house take wine engagement seriously, even if the everyday pours are predictable. Don't expect anything adventurous in the glass; expect something that works with your filet.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Of the heavy hitters on this list, Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in restaurant settings — it's polished, food-friendly, and doesn't demand the same premium markup that Caymus has trained diners to accept. If pricing is in line with its typical restaurant range, it's the smartest spend at the table.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Everyone reaches for the Napa Valley Silver Oak, but the Alexander Valley bottling is consistently underordered despite being more approachable young and often priced lower. At a steakhouse where people are defaulting to Caymus, this one flies under the radar and rewards the curious.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine — nobody's disputing that — but it's also the most marked-up bottle on every steakhouse list in America. Restaurants know people recognize the label and will pay for it. You're paying for brand familiarity more than quality at this price tier. There are better options on the same list.
Duckhorn Merlot + Dry-aged ribeye
The Duckhorn Merlot has enough structure and dark fruit to stand up to the fat and char on a dry-aged ribeye without the tannin aggression of a full-throttle Cab. It's a slightly softer ride that actually lets you taste the beef.
The Bottom Line
Mitchell's is doing exactly what a Downtown Anchorage steakhouse should do — keeping bold Cabs cold, the steaks hot, and the list legible. It won't blow a wine nerd's mind, but the wine dinner program signals real effort, and you won't drink badly here as long as you steer clear of the Caymus reflex.
Downtown · Anchorage · American, International, Contemporary, Wine Bar
Crush is the kind of place that shouldn't exist where it exists, and that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out. If you're in Anchorage and you care about what's in your glass, you come here — full stop.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Anchorage · New American
The Marx Brothers Café is the kind of place that makes you reconsider your assumptions about where serious wine lives. In a historic Anchorage bungalow, they've built a list that would hold its own in San Francisco — and that earns every bit of the Wild Card badge.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown / G Street corridor · Anchorage · Wine Bar / Bistro
Crush earns its Wild Card badge not by being perfect, but by being genuinely surprising — a 600-bottle cellar and 40+ glass pours in Anchorage is an achievement worth acknowledging out loud. If you're passing through or living here, this is where you go when you actually care what's in your glass.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Girdwood · Anchorage · Winery Restaurant / Taproom
Bear Creek Winery Loft earns its Wild Card badge honestly — it's not trying to be a serious wine destination and doesn't need to be. If you're in Girdwood and you skip this in favor of a hotel bar pour, you've made a mistake you'll regret when you're back home explaining why you didn't try the rhubarb wine made in Alaska.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Anchorage · Modern Mexican / Latin Fusion
Tequila 61° is a genuinely fun downtown Anchorage spot — but the wine list is not the reason to come. Order the tequila, drink the margaritas, and if someone at the table insists on wine, steer them toward the Pinot Grigio and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Anchorage · Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria)
Texas de Brazil Anchorage is a reliable enough wine stop if you calibrate expectations to match the format — this is a chain steakhouse, not a wine destination, and the list behaves accordingly. Grab the Catena, eat a lot of picanha, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Honolulu · Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Hawaii's wine list does what the brand does everywhere — it's safe, corporate, and priced to capture resort-market margins. The Champagne selection is genuinely deep and includes some worthwhile picks like the Paul Bara and the Llopart Cava, but markups are steep and there's little here to excite anyone looking beyond the obvious. If you're here for a steak and want bubbles, you'll find something that works — just don't expect the list to dazzle you.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Waikiki · Honolulu · Steakhouse
BLT Steak Waikiki is a competent, crowd-pleasing steakhouse wine list in a setting where you're mostly paying for the view and the popovers. If wine is central to your evening, call ahead and ask what's actually open — the list's documented depth isn't enough to guarantee a great bottle without some homework. Come for the porterhouse, manage your wine expectations.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Decatur · Steakhouse
Kevin Rathbun Steak has built a by-the-glass program that takes wine seriously enough to include Chablis, Oregon Pinot, and Realm Cellars on the same list — that's not nothing. Markups trend steep at the top end, and without verified dish information we can't tell you what to order with what. But if you're eating here and skipping the wine list entirely, you're leaving the best part of the menu alone.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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