Vegas Med with a serious wine backbone
Mandalay Bay · Las Vegas · Mediterranean
Reviewed April 8, 2026 · How we review
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Walking into Orla, the wine list lands with the same confidence as the room — stylish, intentional, and a little bit show-offy in the best way. We're talking 350-500 bottles anchored by heavy hitters from France, California, Spain, and Italy. This is not the wine list of a restaurant that happened to open a wine program; this is a restaurant that built a wine program and then opened a restaurant around it.
The Old World spine is where Orla really earns its Best of Award of Excellence — Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet, Giacomo Conterno Barolo, Chateau Margaux, and Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita signal a list built by people who actually care about provenance and terroir. California gets its due with Kistler Chardonnay and Opus One holding down the power positions, while Penfolds Grange gives the Australia category a legitimate flagship. Vega Sicilia Unico is a welcome flex in the Spain section, and Domaine Weinbach Riesling reminds us that Alsace deserves a seat at the table. The gaps are minor — if you're hunting for deep natural wine or anything south of conventional, you'll be stretching.
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is a serious commitment, and at Orla it shows — this isn't just a Cab-Chard-Pinot situation. Expect enough range to match a full Mediterranean meal from aperitivo to the cheese course. Rotation and seasonal updates aren't confirmed, but with two named sommeliers on staff, we'd expect the glass program to stay sharp.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — $60-$80
In a list dominated by Burgundy royalty and Napa blue chips, Drouhin Oregon is the thinking person's move — serious Pinot credibility at a fraction of the cost of the French bottles sitting next to it on the list.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling
Most tables at Orla are going straight for the Burgundy or the Cabs, but Weinbach Riesling is the sleeper pick — textured, precise, and built to handle the kitchen's spice-forward Mediterranean flavors in a way that Chardonnay simply can't.
Opus One Napa Valley
It's a great wine and everyone knows it, which is exactly the problem — the markup on a name this famous is never kind, and in a list with this much depth, ordering the most recognizable label on the page is leaving money and discovery on the table.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling + Black Harissa-Grilled Lamb Chops
The Riesling's natural acidity and subtle sweetness cut right through the heat and char of the harissa, while its aromatic intensity can actually keep pace with the spice — where a bigger red just bulldozes, this wine has a conversation with the dish.
The Bottom Line
Orla is the rare Vegas restaurant wine list that justifies the trip on its own terms — serious depth, credentialed staff, and a Mediterranean menu that actually challenges you to explore beyond the obvious picks. Just know that Vegas pricing means you'll pay for the privilege.
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Strip House's all-by-the-glass format is smart for a Vegas crowd that wants to explore without committing, and the list has more personality than most hotel steakhouses — the Testamatta and the Lingua Franca Chardonnay prove someone made actual choices here. Prices skew high at the top end, but the $15–$25 tier offers genuine quality. Come for the steak, stay for the glass pours, and skip the Kosta Browne unless the night calls for it.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
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· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Summer House is doing more with its wine program than it has to, and in Las Vegas that deserves genuine credit. Fair prices, a thoughtful by-the-glass roster, and a few genuinely interesting picks — the Grüner and the Selbach Riesling especially — make this worth exploring. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a reliable one, and that's rarer on the Strip than it should be.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hughes Center · Las Vegas · Brazilian Churrascaria
The real story at Fogo de Chão Hughes Center is the Monday-through-Thursday deal: South American bottles under $150 go at half price, all day, in both the dining room and bar. That's a meaningful discount at a format where a table can easily work through a full bottle alongside the picanha parade. If you're going to drink wine here — and you should — plan your visit around that window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South Point Casino · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Silverado Steak House isn't trying to win any wine awards, and it doesn't need to — the list is fair, functional, and occasionally punches above its casino-floor weight class. If you're eating steak at South Point and want a solid glass without getting robbed, this list has your back; just stay away from the bottom shelf and head straight for the Davis Bynum or the Symmetry Meritage.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Order the $21 glass of Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo, or the $50 Signature Flight if you want three saké side by side. If you prefer wine, the Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin at $62 by the Coravin glass is the pour to look for. Confirm availability and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Try the $60 half bottle of Cristom Pinot Noir or ask about the $60 Kerner, the lowest full-bottle price, or order the Azelia Barolo at $270 with the Dry Aged New York. Confirm vintages and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Florie's is a hotel wine program that tries harder than it has to, and that counts for something. The all-by-the-glass format is genuinely practical, the French selections show real taste, and a few pours — the Schloss Lieser, the Armand Heitz — would be highlights at any standalone wine bar. The markups are what they are: you're inside a Four Seasons. Go in with eyes open, order the Riesling, and let someone else order the Opus One.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Del Mar is a Reliable pour in a city that doesn't always try that hard at wine — the Coravin program and the 34-glass lineup show real effort, and the Assyrtiko alone is worth the visit if you're ordering seafood. Markups on the California icons are steep, so steer toward the European picks and you'll drink well without feeling taken.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Washington · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is one of the more focused and honest Greek programs you'll find at a mid-to-high scale restaurant in D.C. The by-the-glass selection is wide, the pricing doesn't insult you, and the Greek variety depth is genuinely impressive. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally figure out what Xinomavro tastes like, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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