Steak Country, Wine Afterthought
Dimond / South Anchorage · Anchorage · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed May 30, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Outback Steakhouse Anchorage’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Outback Anchorage reads like a grocery store shelf curated by a regional manager in Tampa. Nothing surprising, nothing offensive — just the usual suspects lined up and priced for convenience, not discovery.
We're looking at 20-35 bottles leaning heavily on California and Washington State, with a smattering of Australian labels that at least nod to the brand's theme. The producers here — Kendall-Jackson, Bread & Butter, Chateau Ste. Michelle — are workhorses built for mass appeal, not excitement. There's no real depth by region and no obscure finds to reward anyone who actually cares about what's in their glass. Washington State is the most interesting thread on this list, and even that doesn't get pulled very far.
Eight to twelve pours by the glass sounds decent until you realize they're all drawn from the same familiar roster — expect Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and Bread & Butter Pinot Noir to anchor the program. There's no rotation to speak of and no sense that anyone is refreshing these picks with intention.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $9
Washington Riesling at this price point is genuinely solid — bright acidity, a little fruit, and it actually holds its own against a salty Bloomin' Onion better than anything else on this list.
Banfi Centine Rosso
It's easy to overlook a Tuscan blend at a steakhouse chain, but Centine is a Sangiovese-forward pour with real structure that punches above the Outback context. Most people reach for the Pinot Noir — don't.
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
You can buy a bottle of KJ at the grocery store on the drive over for less than what they charge here. The markup makes zero sense for a wine this widely available.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Alice Springs Chicken
The sweet-savory honey mustard and melted cheese on the Alice Springs Chicken needs something with backbone and a little sweetness to keep up — Ste. Michelle Riesling does exactly that without getting lost.
The Bottom Line
This is a list that exists because restaurants have to have one, not because anyone at this location loves wine. Order the steak, drink the Riesling, and keep your expectations exactly where a chain steakhouse sets them.
Girdwood · Anchorage · Cajun and Steakhouse with Alaska Seafood
Double Musky Inn's official notice lists a planned reopening on December 10, 2026. Do not treat the former wine choices on this page as current availability while the restaurant is temporarily closed. Check the date and current wine list directly before making plans.
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Downtown · Anchorage · Fine Dining
A wine-bar list with real range: 29 pours with glass and bottle prices, and 73 bottles from $31 to $1,200. Start with the Dr. Loosen Red Slate Riesling at $38 or the Chateau Recougne Bordeaux Superieur at $40, and step up to the Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir at $84 (or the 375 mL half at $46) if you want something to build the dinner around. Confirm prices, since neither list shows a date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Anchorage · Craft Brewery & Wood-Fired Cuisine
A brewhouse with a real two-column wine list: 40 wines, 18 by the glass at $9.95 to $14.95, and bottles up to $155.95. Start with the $9.95 Mionetto Prosecco or the $11.95 Rainstorm Pinot Gris by the glass, or order the $65.95 Hugel with the halibut, and confirm prices because the dinner menu carrying the list is printed June 11 - 24. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Anchorage · Anchorage · American
A very large list with real range: 18 glass pours and bottles from $41 to $13,000. Order the $51 Kermit Lynch 'Terra Viva' or the $66 Marcel Lapierre Morgon if you want a red that won't wreck the check, and confirm availability because the wine page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Midtown / Spenard · Anchorage · Mexican / Pub / Pizza
A compact nine-wine list that mixes Washington, Chile and Argentina with a Portuguese Vinho Verde and a Spanish Cava. Try the Vidigal Vinho Verde or the Cordorniu Cava before defaulting to the Chardonnay, and confirm what the unlabeled prices mean, since the page carries no date. This unrated guide covers the posted Grill bar menu, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Anchorage · Japanese, Fusion
Whisky & Ramen's wine list is short but practical for a ramen bar, with 13 glass pours and bottles from $36 to $680. Order the $58 Los Chuchaquis pét-nat with The Hook, or go the glass route with the $14 Riesling. Confirm current availability and prices before you go; this unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· Round Rock · Steakhouse
Double Cut is a resort steakhouse wine list doing exactly what it was designed to do: keep guests comfortable and keep bottles moving. The markups are real, especially at the top end, and the list won't surprise anyone who's eaten at a hotel restaurant in the last decade. If you're here, order the Norton Malbec or the Mer Soleil Silver, skip the Caymus, and don't expect a wine revelation — that's not the point.
Crowd Pleasers
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· Irvine · Steakhouse
Fleming's Irvine delivers exactly what it promises: a wide, competent, California-forward wine list that covers all the bases for a steakhouse crowd. The markup is real — this is not a list for value hunters — but the by-the-glass depth is genuinely good and the Loosen Bros. Riesling at $11 is the rare honest deal hiding in plain sight. If you want adventure, look elsewhere; if you want a reliable glass with your ribeye in Irvine, this gets the job done.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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· Plano · Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Plano delivers a wine list that does its job without doing anything exciting — it's competent, recognizable, and priced for a room where the company card is doing the heavy lifting. If you're here for the steak and want a bottle that won't embarrass you, the list handles that. If you're here to drink well on your own dime, the markup will sting.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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