Newark's Casual Steakhouse Pours a Familiar Game
Downtown · Newark · Steakhouse (American) · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 24, 2026
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The wine list at Mr. Adams reads exactly like the room looks — comfortable, unpretentious, and built around crowd favorites. You're not getting any surprises here, but you're also not getting embarrassed. California reigns supreme, and if you've ever been to a steakhouse in the last decade, you already know most of these names.
The list runs 75 to 150 bottles with a heavy lean on California Cabernet and a nod toward Bordeaux and Burgundy for the table that wants to sound fancy. Caymus, Silver Oak, and Jordan anchor the red section like they're paying rent — reliable, crowd-approved, and priced accordingly. There's no real adventurous play here, no grower Champagne hiding in the back, no under-the-radar Rhône to discover. What you see is what you get, and what you get is exactly what you'd expect at a neighborhood steakhouse with TVs on the wall.
The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 16 options, which is respectable for a spot in this category. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly anchor the pour list — both are beloved by casual wine drinkers and hated by no one. Don't expect frequent rotation; this list is set and unlikely to surprise you on your third visit.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) — null
Jordan is the understated sibling in this lineup — less hype than Caymus or Silver Oak, but it consistently delivers a polished, food-friendly Cab that punches above what most people expect from it. At a steakhouse, it's the move.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Most people dismiss Rombauer as basic, and sure, it's not exactly a Burgundy. But with a grilled salmon or shrimp entree at a casual steakhouse, that big buttery California Chard is doing exactly what it's supposed to do — and it does it well.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
Caymus is a fine wine, but it's also the most marked-up bottle on every steakhouse list in America. You're paying a serious premium for the name recognition here, and at a $$$$ price point in a sports-bar-vibe room, the value equation just doesn't hold up. Jordan does the same job for less.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) + Ribeye steak platter
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab has enough dark fruit and structure to stand up to a thick ribeye without overwhelming it. It's a classic steakhouse pairing for a reason — the wine's softer tannins than its Napa counterpart make it actually drink well with a properly cooked piece of beef.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mr. Adams isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — this is a casual Newark steakhouse that stocks the hits and pours them in proper glasses. Come for the ribeye, order the Jordan, leave happy.
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