Solid steakhouse list with a port obsession
· Houston · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Perry's Steakhouse & Grille’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Perry's reads exactly like you'd expect from a Houston steakhouse — heavy on the Malbec, leaning on big Bordeaux names, and stacked with dessert wines that feel almost like an afterthought until you realize there are more port options than white wines. It's a list that knows its audience and isn't trying to impress anyone who wasn't already impressed by the filet. That's fine, but it means adventurous drinkers will feel the ceiling pretty quickly.
At 77 labels, the list is respectable in size but leans hard on a few safe lanes: Malbec from Argentina (TintoNegro, Terrazas, Colomé, Catena, Maal Bestial), Bordeaux blends, and Merlot. The most genuinely interesting section is the dessert wine and fortified program — Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira, Dow's 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Warre's Quinta Da Cavadinha Vintage Port, and Royal Tokaji Red Label 5 Puttonyos all show real curation that the rest of the list doesn't quite match. White wine and anything from outside France and Argentina is sparse to the point of feeling like an oversight. If you came for red meat and red wine, you're in the right place; if you wanted a Grüner or a northern Rhône Syrah, keep walking.
Thirteen by-the-glass options running $9 to $35 is a workable spread for a steakhouse, though the pours skew predictably toward crowd-pleasing reds. The top end of that glass range — $35 — is where you'd hope to find something exceptional, but without more transparency on what's rotating through, it's hard to know if you're getting value or just paying for a name. Don't expect surprises; do expect something drinkable with your steak.
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec — $44+
Terrazas Reserva consistently punches above its price point — ripe Mendoza fruit with real structure. At the low end of Perry's bottle range, it's the most honest ticket in the house for a classic red meat pairing.
Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira
Almost nobody orders Madeira at a steakhouse, which is a shame because a 10-year Malmsey — rich, oxidative, with caramel and dried fruit — is a revelation after a big meal. It's the most interesting pour on the list and it'll cost you less than a second cocktail.
Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry
Harvey's Bristol Cream is a grocery store bottle dressed up in steakhouse clothes. At a restaurant charging these prices, there's no reason this should be on the menu alongside Warre's Vintage Port and Royal Tokaji. Save your money.
Dow's 20 Year Old Tawny Port + Perry's Famous Pork Chop
The nutty, dried-fruit complexity of a 20-year Tawny is a natural match for Perry's signature slow-roasted pork chop — the caramelized crust on the pork mirrors the oxidative richness in the wine. It's the kind of finish that makes you forget you're in a chain steakhouse.
The Bottom Line
Perry's is a reliable steakhouse wine list — nothing that'll make you rethink your palate, but enough to drink well with red meat if you know where to look. The fortified and dessert wine section is genuinely worth your attention; the rest is competent but forgettable.
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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WSW won't make any wine lists' most-wanted lists, but it prices honestly, pours generously, and doesn't embarrass itself in a category where hotel restaurants often do. If you're in Hilo and want a bottle of wine with your steak without getting gouged, this is a safe call.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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