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.
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Jetty isn't a wine pilgrimage, but it's a thoughtful little list at a waterfront spot in Everett — fair prices, genuine Pacific Northwest representation, and no obvious embarrassments. Send your friend here for a glass of Pinot Gris and some Puget Sound seafood without hesitation.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Everett · Everett · Italian / Wine Bar
Luca is the kind of reliable Italian date-night spot that Everett needed — the wine program is Italy-focused and food-friendly, even if it doesn't take many risks. Send your parents here for their anniversary; save your deep-dive wine nerding for a dedicated wine bar.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Everett Marina · Everett · Italian / Wine Bar
Lombardi's is doing something genuinely unexpected for a marina-side Italian in Everett — a deep, glass-for-glass Washington-meets-Italy red wine program that earns a second look. The pricing leans steep on the high end, but the range and ambition make it worth navigating.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Port of Everett · Everett · Wine Bar / Bistro
Rustic Cork is the kind of neighborhood wine bar that Everett deserves — unpretentious, waterfront, and built around wines from right down the road. Show up on a Wednesday with someone worth talking to and let the half-price bottles do the rest.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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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
· Gilbert · Steakhouse
Mastro's is a fine-dining steakhouse charging fine-dining prices, and the wine list reflects almost none of that ambition. Seven labels — all California, all safe, no flexibility for guests who want something outside the Napa Cab lane — is a hard sell when the rest of the experience is supposed to justify a big check. Come for the steak if you must, but lower your wine expectations significantly or you'll leave frustrated.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Greensboro · Steakhouse
Fleming's Greensboro is doing more than most chain steakhouses bother to do with wine — 42 by-the-glass options and actual Alsatian whites on a Greensboro wine list deserves acknowledgment. The markups are real and the list isn't going to surprise anyone who's been to a Fleming's before, but if you're eating a bone-in ribeye and want a proper glass without guesswork, this delivers.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Irvine · Steakhouse
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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