Big list, big steaks, big markups
Pittsburgh · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Morton's The Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list lands on your table like a leather-bound mission statement: 300+ bottles, lots of Napa Cab, and a clear message that this is a place where people order the Opus One on the company card. It's polished and intentional, built for the steakhouse moment rather than the adventurous drinker.
Napa Valley is the undisputed star here — Silver Oak, Cakebread, Rombauer, Beringer Private Reserve, and Opus One anchor a list that worships at the altar of California Cabernet. There's some international depth with Gaja Barbaresco and Chilean options like Santa Julia, plus a nod to Bordeaux, but don't come looking for Burgundy rabbit holes or natural wine tangents. The list does what Morton's does: it's confident, consistent, and a little one-note if you're not a Cab person. Gaps show up fast if you start asking about anything outside the California-Italy-Bordeaux triangle.
Eighteen-plus options by the glass is a generous pour program for a steakhouse, spanning $13 to $38 and covering the crowd-pleasing bases — Decoy Cab, Rodney Strong Merlot, Crossbarn Chardonnay, Austin Hope Cabernet. The range is good enough that you can build a solid dinner without committing to a bottle, though rotation feels static and there's nothing here that'll surprise you.
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley — $30/glass
At just 20% over retail, this is the tightest markup on the list. Cakebread Chardonnay at a steakhouse is a known quantity — buttery, structured, reliable — and at $30 a glass it's actually close to fair for a restaurant of this caliber. Order it with the lobster bisque and don't look back.
Santa Julia Malbec, Mendoza
At $13 a glass, this is the cheapest pour on the list and most people will walk right past it for something with more brand recognition. Don't. Santa Julia punches well above its price point, and in a room full of $300+ Napa bottles, it's quietly the best deal in the house — especially if you're getting the ribeye and don't need to impress anyone.
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2018
A 325% markup over retail is not a typo. This bottle retails around $20 and Morton's is asking $85 for it. There is no universe in which a $20 Chilean Pinot Noir justifies an $85 price tag at a steakhouse, no matter how good the bread basket is. Hard pass.
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles + USDA prime-aged bone-in ribeye
Austin Hope is a big, dark-fruited Paso Cab with enough structure to stand up to the fatty richness of a bone-in ribeye without overwhelming the meat's char. It's less formal than a Silver Oak but arguably more fun, and it won't require a second mortgage to order.
The Bottom Line
Morton's Pittsburgh is a reliable steakhouse wine experience — deep list, knowledgeable staff, and enough by-the-glass options to keep everyone happy. Just watch the bottle markups closely, because the gap between retail and menu price can get genuinely embarrassing on certain bottles.
Robinson Township · Pittsburgh · American, Italian
Ditka's Pittsburgh is a dependable play for a California-centric steakhouse night out — just don't come looking for adventure. If your crew wants big Napa Cabs with a serious cut of beef, this list will keep everyone happy without anyone learning anything new.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Mt. Washington · Pittsburgh · American
Altius is a reliable wine destination if you want California classics in one of Pittsburgh's best dining rooms — just don't expect the list to surprise you the way the skyline will. Send a friend here for a special occasion, not a wine adventure.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Strip District · Pittsburgh · Market / Wine Library
The Pennsylvania Market Wine Library is the rare place where the pricing alone justifies the trip — near-retail bottles in a casual market setting is a concept more cities need. It's not polished, but it's genuinely on your side.
Solid Range
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Lawrenceville · Pittsburgh · Spanish
Morcilla isn't trying to be a wine bar, but the list reads like it was built by someone who wishes it were — in the best possible way. If you're in Pittsburgh and want to drink serious Spanish wine with your food, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Pittsburgh · American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Eddie V's is the kind of wine list that earns its Rager badge on depth, staff, and execution — even if the pricing leans into the occasion-dining model hard. If someone else is expensing it, drink well. If you're paying yourself, pick strategically.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Pittsburgh · Continental-American Fine Dining
The Carlton has the bones of a Rager — deep cellar, knowledgeable staff, serious glassware — but the markups keep it from earning that badge. Go for the wine list experience, but go in knowing you're paying a downtown Pittsburgh premium for every bottle.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Fort Worth · American Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Grille Fort Worth has a wine list the same way an airport newsstand has a wine section — technically true, practically limiting. Order the Tokaji for dessert, drink cocktails with dinner, and don't expect anyone to help you navigate the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Carson · Carson City · American Steakhouse
Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
San Marcos · San Marcos · American Steakhouse
Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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