Corporate Smooth with Predictable Pours
Downtown Naples · Naples · Upscale Seafood & Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 24, 2026
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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.
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley — $68
If they're carrying it, this Oregon producer brings Burgundian finesse without the French markup—pairs beautifully with their seafood towers
Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
If buried in their Italian whites section, this Alpine expression has actual structure and minerality—miles beyond the flat Pinot Grigios most chains pour
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up 4x+ and ubiquitous on every steakhouse list in America—you're paying for the name recognition, not the juice
Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet + Shellfish Tower
If they stock a proper Loire Sauvignon Blanc, the razor-sharp acidity and mineral backbone cut through brine and butter like a dream
✔️ The Bottom Line
Ocean Prime delivers exactly what it promises: a safe, corporate wine experience that won't embarrass your boss but won't surprise anyone either. Come for the scene and the seafood, order a cocktail, and if you must have wine, stick to the recognizable mid-tier bottles and don't look at the markup too closely.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Old Vines is exactly what it needs to be for Mercato — a polished, reliable wine list with genuine depth in its California and French lanes, even if the pricing skews toward the Naples wallet and the list doesn't take many risks. Send a friend here if they want something they recognize done well; send a wine nerd elsewhere.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Baleen delivers exactly what a resort wine list should: no surprises, no risks, just reliable bottles at premium prices. If you're here for the sunset and fresh grouper, the wine program won't get in the way—but it won't elevate the meal either.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Continental delivers exactly what its name promises: safe, continental European and American wines without surprises. It's fine for a business dinner where no one wants to think too hard, but wine lovers will find themselves ordering cocktails instead.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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