Classic steakhouse hits, no surprises
Downtown · New Braunfels · Upscale Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 6, 2026
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Walking into a converted historic post office with white tablecloths and dim lighting, you expect the wine list to match the room — and it does, for better and worse. This is a greatest-hits California Cab list dressed up in a tuxedo. If you've eaten at a dozen upscale steakhouses in Texas, you've essentially seen this list before.
The list runs 100-200 labels and leans hard into Napa Valley with the usual suspects: Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, and Opus One anchoring the upper end. Duckhorn Merlot and Far Niente Chardonnay round out the whites and softer reds, but don't come looking for Burgundy, Barolo, or anything that requires a second thought. France gets a nod but it reads like an afterthought next to the California bloc. There are no independent producers, no grower Champagnes, no left-field picks — just a safe, curated selection built for the steak-and-Cab crowd who already know what they want.
Ten to sixteen options by the glass at $12–$22 is a reasonable spread for an upscale steakhouse at this price point. Expect the pours to mirror the bottle list — a Cabernet or two, maybe a Chardonnay, something approachable for the table that ordered salmon. The program doesn't rotate or surprise; what's on the list is what's been on the list.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $45
Jordan consistently overdelivers for its price in a steakhouse setting — it's polished, food-friendly, and nowhere near as inflated as the Caymus next to it on the list. If you're splitting a bottle at dinner, this is where to land.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most tables here reach for Caymus on autopilot, but Stag's Leap is the more interesting pour — historically significant, a touch more structured and earthy than the big fruit-bombs dominating the list. Worth the extra thought.
Opus One
At steakhouse markup, Opus One is a $300+ flex that drinks like a $120 bottle in this setting. You're paying for the name on the label and the story you tell about it later. The wine is fine; the value is not.
Duckhorn Merlot + Prime Ribeye
Duckhorn's Merlot has enough structure and dark fruit to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without the tannin punch of a young Cabernet. It's the move for anyone who wants something slightly softer without surrendering the pairing.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Myron's is a dependable, handsome steakhouse with a wine list that matches its DNA — safe, California-heavy, and marked up the way every steakhouse in Texas marks up wine. Come for the prime ribeye and order the Jordan; you'll leave happy.
Creekside / IH-35 Corridor · New Braunfels · Steakhouse
Saltgrass Creekside is not a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — the list exists to sell bottles alongside steaks, and it does that competently enough. If you stick to Jordan or Stag's Leap and skip the grocery-store bottles, you'll drink fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Creekside / IH-35 Corridor · New Braunfels · American Casual
We wouldn't send anyone to BJ's Creekside specifically for the wine list — but if you're already there for the Pizookie and a Tuesday lands on your calendar, those half-price bottles are a legitimate deal. Come for the beer, and if you must drink wine, come on a Tuesday.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Creekside / I-35 Corridor · New Braunfels · Steakhouse
Saltgrass New Braunfels serves a wine list that was assembled by a committee in Houston and hasn't been questioned since. It functions — you'll find something drinkable — but if wine matters to you tonight, manage expectations before you sit down.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · New Braunfels · From-scratch American comfort food with Hill Country influences, brunch and brewery
The Root Cellar is a brewery first and a wine destination never — but the list earns its keep with fair prices, a Texas wine you should actually try, and the quietly baffling joy of prosecco on tap next to a craft IPA. Come for the biscuits, stay curious about the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Creekside / I-35 Corridor · New Braunfels · Asian Bistro
P.F. Chang's New Braunfels isn't a wine destination, but if you know what to order, you won't be stuck drinking something bad. Stick to the by-the-glass whites, avoid the trophy-label markups, and you'll have a fine night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West New Braunfels · New Braunfels · Seafood
The Reel isn't a wine destination, but it earns serious respect for sneaking Dutton Goldfield onto a po'boy menu and running Wine Wednesday like it means it. Come on a Wednesday, order the Pinot, and be pleasantly confused about where you are.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
La Frontera · Round Rock · Upscale Steakhouse
Perry's Round Rock is a well-oiled steakhouse wine program that delivers exactly what it promises — California confidence, proper stems, a knowledgeable sommelier, and markups to match the white tablecloths. If you're celebrating something and someone else is paying, you'll drink well; if you're watching the tab, navigate carefully.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Columbia · Columbia · Upscale Steakhouse
Halls Chophouse Columbia is a reliable, capable steakhouse wine list — sommelier on staff, proper storage, solid range, and a by-the-glass program with real options. The markups on the hit-parade bottles are steep enough to sting, but pick smart and you'll drink well. Send your friends here for the steak; just steer them away from the Caymus.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
I-435 & Metcalf / South Overland Park · Overland Park · Upscale Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Overland Park delivers exactly what it promises: a big, well-managed wine list staffed by people who know it, served in proper glassware at prices that will make you wince. Send a friend here for a business dinner or a celebration, but tell them to stick to the mid-tier California reds and leave the prestige bottles for someone else's tab.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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