Morton's The Steakhouse
Big list, big steaks, big markups
Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
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.
Selection Deep Dive
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.
By the Glass
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.
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