Corporate Consistency Meets Surprisingly Fair Pricing
Reston · Washington · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed March 7, 2026 · How we review
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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You know exactly what you're getting before you even open the leather-bound wine list: Napa Cabs, safe Sonoma Chards, and enough big-name bottles to impress a client dinner. What surprises us is that Morton's corporate overlords seem to have figured out fair pricing—most bottles are at or below typical retail, which is rare for a chain steakhouse.
The 200-300 bottle list plays it safe with California dominance—Napa Valley leads the charge with heavy hitters like Caymus and Don Melchor from Chile for those willing to spend. You'll find the expected Sonoma Coast Chardonnays and Paso Robles Cab from Austin Hope, plus token entries from Oregon's Willamette Valley and Spanish Rioja. This isn't a list for natural wine nerds or Burgundy hunters—it's built for steak-and-Cab traditionalists who want recognizable labels. The house State & Rush program (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet) offers a Morton's-branded safety net for the undecided.
Nine-plus glass pours running $14-$40 for 6oz gives you enough range to avoid commitment. The Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay at $16 and Zuccardi Malbec at $14 are priced well below retail, which is borderline shocking. You're getting mostly California crowd-pleasers with a few international ringers, and they rotate just enough to keep regulars from total boredom.
Ruffino Modus Super Tuscan — $15/glass
A $45 retail bottle going for $15 a glass is absurd value—blended Sangiovese and international varieties that can stand up to a ribeye without the Napa price tag
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto
Chilean Cab from one of the country's top estates that most diners skip because they're laser-focused on Napa—serious structure and aging potential without the California trophy tax
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Solid wine but overhyped and everywhere—you're paying for the Instagram-famous label when better values sit three lines down on the list
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley + Bone-in Ribeye
The platonic ideal of steakhouse pairing—Caymus' plush, high-alcohol fruit bomb matches the richness and char of a perfectly aged ribeye
The Bottom Line
Morton's won't blow your mind, but it won't gouge you either. The list is predictable in the best way—you know the players, the pricing is shockingly fair for a national chain, and the staff knows how to guide a table through Napa versus Paso without being condescending.
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Zaytinya's wine list is one of the more focused and honest Greek programs you'll find at a mid-to-high scale restaurant in D.C. The by-the-glass selection is wide, the pricing doesn't insult you, and the Greek variety depth is genuinely impressive. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally figure out what Xinomavro tastes like, this is your spot.
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· Washington · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão's wine list is exactly what a national Brazilian steakhouse chain's wine list looks like: functional, familiar, and priced for margin rather than your benefit. The by-the-glass count is impressive on paper, but most of the options are labels you've seen at your grocery store for a fraction of what they're charging here. If you're coming for the meat — and you should be — stick to the Catena Malbec and enjoy the show.
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Washington · Washington · Steak House
A 20-wine by-the-glass list with every pour between $14 and $30, split across four sparkling, six white, two rosé and eight red. With a steak, start with the $26 Clos Duval Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or the $22 Monte Antico Supremus; for the cheapest glass, take the $14 Dr. Loosen Riesling. Pour sizes aren't posted and the page is undated, so confirm today's wines. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown DC · Washington · Steakhouse
A steakhouse beverage menu with 30 wines by the glass and a bottle list that is mostly California, with some France, Italy and Portugal. Start with the $9/glass happy hour Bonanza Cabernet if you arrive in the window, or the Eroica Riesling, the only Riesling on the glass list, and ask for prices because regular wine prices aren't posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Georgetown · Washington · Seafood, Steakhouse
An unpriced list that is easier to read for what it offers than for what it costs. If you want Bordeaux, ask for the 2020 Margaux de Brane Cantenac, or look at the Brunello di Montalcino in Sommelier's Selections, and get the price before you commit. This unrated guide covers the posted Beverage Menu, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · Latin, Vegetarian
A wide-ranging list with 14 wines by the glass from $17 to $95 and a bottle book that runs from $60 to $1,275. Start with the $17 Eichinger Grüner Veltliner or the $20 Pêcheur Trousseau, and ask for the Natural Wines section if you want something low-intervention. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
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Acceptable
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AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
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