Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime's wine list reads like a corporate playbook—safe, polished, and designed not to offend anyone's expense account. It's the kind of list where you know exactly what you're getting before you even crack it open: California Cabs, a handful of Napa darlings, and enough Chardonnay to float a yacht.

The list skews heavily toward domestic luxury brands with predictable markup patterns typical of the chain steakhouse model. You'll find the usual suspects: Caymus, Jordan, Duckhorn—wines that sell themselves without needing staff expertise. The Old World section exists but feels like an afterthought, probably a few safe Barolos and Bordeaux at prices that make you wince. There's depth in Napa Cab if you're willing to spend, but adventurous drinkers will find slim pickings. This is a list built for clients who want recognizable labels, not discovery.

The glass program leans on the greatest hits—likely a Sonoma Chardonnay, a Willamette Pinot, maybe a Malbec for the steak crowd. Pours are consistent and competently executed, but rotation is glacial. You're getting the same lineup whether you visit in January or July, which means you're not coming here for seasonal exploration or pour diversity.