California Royalty Meets Atlantic City Beef
Atlantic City · Steak house
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Old Homestead Steak House’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You open this list inside the Borgata and immediately understand this isn't a hotel steakhouse afterthought — it's a deliberate, serious wine program that's held a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2007. The California and Bordeaux heavy hitters are all here, and they're not shy about it. This is a room built for big bottles and bigger occasions.
The 400-600 bottle list reads like a collector's fantasy, anchored hard in California cult Cab and first-growth Bordeaux — Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Chateau Petrus, and Chateau Lafite Rothschild all have seats at this table. The California bench runs deep with Opus One, Caymus Special Selection, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Dominus, Ridge Monte Bello, Jordan, and Beringer Private Reserve giving you a full spectrum from accessible to absurd. France shows up seriously with Margaux and Lafite, though if you're hunting outside Bordeaux and Napa, the list gets thinner fast. Far Niente Chardonnay holds down the white wine corner with dignity, but this list was built for red meat and red wine.
With roughly 20-35 pours by the glass, there's enough range to build a meal without committing to a bottle — a real win in a steakhouse context where not everyone at the table wants the same thing. We'd expect the glass program to skew toward the California staples given the bottle list, making it a solid entry point for the cellar's greatest hits. Rotation details are thin, but with a dedicated sommelier on staff, it's reasonable to expect the pours are kept fresh and purposeful.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60
In a list full of three-figure trophies, Jordan punches well above its price point — classic Alexander Valley structure, reliable every single time, and won't send you into sticker shock when the check comes.
Ridge Monte Bello
Everyone's eyes go straight to the Screaming Eagle and Harlan, but Monte Bello is one of California's most age-worthy and intellectually interesting Cabernet blends. It rewards people who actually want to think about what's in their glass.
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Fine wine, but it's everywhere, and in a steakhouse with this kind of markup, you're paying a premium for a bottle you could find at your local shop for a fraction of the price. The list has more interesting places to spend that money.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Perfectly cooked steak
Stag's Leap brings that classic Napa structure — firm tannins, dark fruit, clean finish — that cuts right through a well-seasoned, properly seared steak without overwhelming it. It's the reason people still talk about this producer.
The Bottom Line
Old Homestead is a serious wine destination wearing a steakhouse jacket — the list is deep, the credentials are real, and the setting inside the Borgata delivers. Bring someone worth impressing and a credit card that can handle it.
· Atlantic City · Steakhouse
We wouldn't fly to Atlantic City for this wine list, but if you're already here, this is the last thing you expected and the best reason to sit down. Six bottles, zero safe choices — someone cares, and it shows.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Tennessee Avenue · Atlantic City · American / Beer Hall
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is exactly what it sounds like — come for the beer, and come for the atmosphere. If your crew insists on wine, the Bezel Pinot is a worthy pour, but don't come here expecting a wine program that keeps up with the rest of the experience.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Boardwalk/Park Place · Atlantic City · Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
Park Place Prime is exactly what a casino steakhouse wine list should be — familiar, functional, and tilted toward the crowd writing checks. It won't thrill anyone looking for discovery, but if you want a solid Cab with your dry-aged steak and don't mind paying casino prices for the privilege, it gets the job done.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Ocean Casino Resort · Atlantic City · Italian-American
Superfrico is a reliable wine program in a setting designed to get you to spend money — and it mostly delivers without being a total shakedown. Send a friend here for a fun night, not a wine education.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Chelsea · Atlantic City · Italian
Boca Coal Fired Bistro is a reliable neighborhood Italian with a wine list to match — nothing you haven't seen before, but nothing to embarrass yourself with either. Stick to the Chianti Classico, enjoy the pizza, and don't come here expecting to be wowed by what's in the glass.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Walk/Tanger Outlets · Atlantic City · Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Atlantic City is a reliable, well-executed steakhouse wine program that does exactly what it says on the label — deep California Cab selection, competent staff, proper storage, steep prices. Send a friend here if they want a sure thing, not if they're looking to be surprised.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Capitol Square · Madison · Steak house
Rare is a reliable wine destination for Napa devotees visiting Madison — the list is familiar by design, the WS Award of Excellence is well-earned, and the setting delivers. Just don't come here looking for natural wine or anything that strays from the California playbook.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Brookfield · Brookfield · Steak house
Mr. B's is a reliable, well-kept steakhouse wine list that knows its audience and serves them well — just don't expect any surprises. If you're a California Cab loyalist heading out for a serious steak dinner in the Milwaukee suburbs, this is your spot.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
West Loop · Chicago · Steak house
BLVD Steakhouse doesn't reinvent the steakhouse wine list, but it executes the formula competently — solid producers, proper storage, and enough range to keep a table of Cab loyalists happy all night. Just go in with your eyes open on the markups and skip the trophy-bottle trap.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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