Screaming Eagles in the Happiest Place on Earth
Anaheim · Anaheim · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 5, 2026
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You're inside a Disney hotel, but the wine list reads like it belongs in a Napa Valley tasting room that also happens to have a serious Burgundy problem. Nearly 1,000 selections land in front of you in a room that actually looks like it was designed by someone who cared, which is not something we say lightly about theme park dining. The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2023 is earned — this is a real wine program.
California and Burgundy are the twin engines here, and both run deep. On the California side you've got Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Opus One, Dominus Estate, Shafer Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Peter Michael Winery, Kistler Vineyards, and Far Niente — essentially a greatest hits of Napa and Sonoma that would look impressive anywhere. The Burgundy bench is equally serious: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti sits alongside Louis Jadot and Joseph Drouhin, covering the spectrum from approachable village wines to bottles that require a long pause before ordering. The gap is in the adventurous corners — if you want natural wine, esoteric Jura, or anything remotely off-script, this list won't help you. But for classic California and French firepower, it's legitimately one of the better restaurant lists in Southern California.
Around 20-30 options by the glass is a solid showing for a list this size, and with a sommelier team this deep — ten names on staff — you can actually trust them to steer you toward something worth the pour. Don't expect rotating experimental stuff; the BTG program skews toward crowd-pleasing classics, which makes sense given the audience. Ask the sommelier what's open and interesting rather than defaulting to the printed list.
Ridge Vineyards — $60
Ridge is one of California's most consistent and honest producers, and it tends to be the most reasonably priced entry point on lists loaded with trophy bottles. On a list anchored by Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate, finding Ridge is finding the exit ramp to sanity — great wine, grounded price.
Joseph Drouhin
Everyone's eyes go straight to the DRC on a list like this, but Drouhin quietly offers some of the best QPR Burgundy in the world. It gets overlooked here because it doesn't have the flash, but a well-chosen Drouhin village or premier cru is exactly what you want next to the duck.
Caymus Vineyards
Caymus is fine wine, but it's also available at every Cheesecake Factory and Costco in America. On a list with this kind of depth and a markup structure that already skews steep, paying restaurant prices for a bottle you could find at any big-box retailer is the wrong move. Spend up or spend sideways — either way, skip Caymus.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars + Grilled Prime New York Strip
Stag's Leap built its reputation on Cabernet Sauvignon that's structured enough to handle a serious steak but elegant enough not to club you over the head. The New York Strip is the right canvas — enough fat and char to meet the tannins halfway without needing the sledgehammer fruit of some of its Napa neighbors.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Yes, it's Disneyland, and no, that shouldn't stop you — Napa Rose has a wine program that would hold its own in any serious restaurant city in America. The markups sting, but the depth, the sommelier bench, and the sheer ambition of a 900-bottle list inside a theme park hotel make this a genuine destination for anyone who takes wine seriously.
Downtown Disney · Anaheim · Mediterranean
Catal is doing the best version of a tourist-district wine list — which still means it's playing not to lose rather than to win. If you're here for a pre-park dinner and want something drinkable without drama, it delivers. Just don't come expecting a wine destination.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Disney District · Anaheim · Mexican
Tortilla Jo's wine list is a tourist trap in list form — overpriced for what it is, underdeveloped for where it sits, and completely indifferent to the cuisine it's supposed to accompany. Order a margarita and move on.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Harbor Boulevard · Anaheim · Upscale American Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Anaheim does exactly what a reliable steakhouse wine program should do — proper storage, proper glass, knowledgeable staff, and a list full of wines people recognize and trust. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here to drink something good with a very good steak, and manage your expectations on the markup.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Anaheim Resort District · Anaheim · Hawaiian Fusion and Seafood
Roy's wine list is a reliable if uninspired companion to a genuinely good meal — it won't ruin your night, but it's not doing the food any favors. Order the butterfish, grab the Sonoma-Cutrer, and save your serious wine curiosity for somewhere that returns the favor.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Anaheim Resort District · Anaheim · Upscale American Steakhouse
Morton's Anaheim is a reliable, well-maintained list built for people who already know what they want — and that's fine, as long as you're not expecting anyone to push your palate. Send your expense-account clients here without hesitation; send your wine-curious friends with a specific bottle already in mind.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Anaheim · Anaheim · Upscale steakhouse and seafood
Mastro's Anaheim is an excellent steakhouse with a wine list that knows exactly what it is and makes no apologies. If you want adventure, look elsewhere — but if you want a well-stored, properly poured Napa Cab to go with a $75 porterhouse in a room that feels like a special occasion, this is your spot.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
CityPlace · West Palm Beach · American
RH Rooftop is a great place to drink wine you already know in a room that photographs extremely well — just don't come expecting to discover anything. If you're a guest who wants reliability and a gorgeous sunset view, this delivers; if you're chasing depth or value, this list isn't going to find you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Northwood / near downtown · West Palm Beach · American
Table 26 punches above its neighborhood weight with a list that has real ambition and a happy hour program that's one of the best deals in South Florida. The markup on the trophy tier is aggressive, but if you drink smart — and especially if you show up before 6 PM — this place absolutely delivers.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South End / near The Breakers · West Palm Beach · American
Henry's isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either — the list is familiar, the markups are fairer than you'd expect from a Breakers property, and the flight program gives you a reason to explore. Send your friends here for dinner without worrying they'll get gouged on wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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