Steak Done Right, Wine Done Lazy
Everett · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Outback Steakhouse – Everett’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 Everett is exactly what you'd expect from a national chain that treats wine as an afterthought to a blooming onion. You flip it open and immediately recognize every single label from the grocery store — no surprises, no discoveries, nothing to get excited about. It's a list built for people who aren't really thinking about wine.
The 20-or-so bottles lean almost entirely on California and Washington workhorses, with a token nod to Australia because, well, the theming demands it. Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet gets the lone regional shoutout, and it's genuinely decent — but the rest of the roster reads like someone handed a manager a Costco circular and said 'order these.' The Prisoner Red Blend shows up as the 'premium' option, which tells you everything about the ceiling here. There's no old-world presence, no interesting growers, and zero evidence that anyone assembled this list with any real intention.
Eight to fourteen options by the glass, priced $8–$14, which sounds reasonable until you realize you're paying restaurant markup on wines that retail for $10–$15 a bottle. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc anchor the lighter end, while 19 Crimes Cab covers the crowd that wants something with a convict on the label. Rotation appears nonexistent — this list hasn't changed since the last menu reprint.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon — $12
The one wine on this list with actual regional credibility. Ste. Michelle is Washington's most reliable Cab producer, and getting it by the glass in the $10–$13 range is the closest thing to a smart play here.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at Outback are reaching for the Meiomi or 19 Crimes out of habit. The Ste. Michelle is a locally rooted, structurally honest Cab that actually holds up next to a ribeye — and most tables walk right past it.
The Prisoner Red Blend
The Prisoner is a fine wine at retail, but at chain-restaurant markup it loses all of its value proposition. You're paying for the label recognition, not the experience — and that's exactly the play Outback is making.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon + Outback Special Sirloin
Washington Cab and a grilled sirloin is about as honest a pairing as you'll find on this menu. The Ste. Michelle has enough dark fruit and firm tannin to cut through the char without overwhelming a leaner cut.
The Bottom Line
Outback Everett feeds a lot of people well, but the wine list is pure cruise control — familiar labels, chain markups, and zero effort to go beyond the obvious. Order the Ste. Michelle, enjoy your steak, and don't come here expecting anything more from the bottle.
Unknown · Everett · Mexican
La Terraza is a solid neighborhood spot for the food — but the wine list is an afterthought and everyone involved knows it. Come for the fajitas, order the sangria, and save the bottle of wine for when you get home.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Broadway · Everett · Mexican
Tampico is a neighborhood Mexican spot that does its core job well — the wine list is simply not part of that job. Order the margaritas, grab a Sangria carafe if you need something to share, and save the wine conversation for somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Everett · Everett · Seafood
Red Lobster's wine list exists to check a box, not to enhance your meal. Order the Ste. Michelle Riesling, enjoy your biscuits, and save the serious wine for somewhere that actually cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Everett · Everett · Sports Bar
Buffalo Wild Wings Everett is not a wine destination — it is a sports bar that happens to have a few bottles on a shelf somewhere. Save your wine curiosity for literally anywhere else in Everett and order the beer.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Everett Mall Way · Everett · Italian
Olive Garden's wine list is the dining equivalent of airport Wi-Fi — functional, fine, and not something you'd ever brag about. Order the Chianti, enjoy the breadsticks, and save the serious bottle for somewhere that earned it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Everett Mall Area · Everett · American Casual Dining / Bar and Grill
Applebee's wine list exists because it legally has to, not because anyone here loves wine. Order the cocktails, drink the beer, and come back for wine somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Steakhouse
Steve Fields clearly puts its energy into the kitchen, not the cellar — and at these price points, that imbalance is hard to ignore. Order the Evesham Wood if it's still there, and otherwise come for the steak, not the wine list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · Steakhouse
Greystone is a reliable, if predictable, steakhouse wine list — the kind where you can always find something decent but you'll rarely be surprised. Skip the Opus splurge, order the Paradigm, and you'll walk out satisfied.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · Steakhouse
Morton's San Diego is spending more energy on the wedge salad than the wine list, and it shows. Come for the steak, order carefully, and don't expect much beyond the obvious.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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