Napa-heavy hits, priced for special occasions
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 3, 2026
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The wine list at Perry's Round Rock arrives looking serious — 300-plus labels, a real sommelier on the floor, and a price range that signals this place knows what it's doing and what it can charge for it. It's a list built for expense accounts and anniversary dinners, not casual Tuesday pours. You're in capable hands, but your wallet knows it too.
The heavy hitter here is California, full stop. Napa Valley Cabernet is the backbone of this list — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars — and it's well-executed if predictable territory. Duckhorn Merlot rounds out the California red options nicely, and the Chardonnay side is anchored by Rombauer and Far Niente, two names that know their audience. Bordeaux and Burgundy make appearances to add some Old World credibility, but this list isn't chasing adventurous drinkers — it's feeding the crowd that already knows what they like and is happy to pay for it.
Twenty by-the-glass options is a solid number for a steakhouse at this level, spanning a $14–$30 range that gives you room to find something worthwhile without committing to a full bottle. The pours skew toward the same California-dominant roster as the bottle list, so don't expect any curveballs. That said, having a sommelier available to guide the glass selection is a genuine advantage over most steakhouses in this zip code.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60
Jordan is a perennial overachiever — structured, food-friendly, and polished without demanding cellar time. At the lower end of Perry's bottle spectrum, it's the move if you want a Cab that actually fits the meal rather than just flexing.
Duckhorn Merlot
In a room full of Cab drinkers, Duckhorn's Merlot gets skipped constantly — which is a shame, because it's one of the most food-versatile reds on this list. Silkier and more approachable than the big Cabs, it's actually a smarter call with the pork chop than most people realize.
Opus One
Opus One is a genuinely great wine, but at a steakhouse markup it's likely sitting at a price point that makes zero financial sense versus buying it at retail. You're paying for the label to impress the table, not for the experience of the wine itself. Save it for somewhere with a collector-friendly pricing program.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Perry's Famous Pork Chop
Stag's Leap runs elegant and restrained for a Napa Cab — red fruit, some cedar, softer tannins — which means it doesn't bulldoze the pork chop the way a bigger Caymus might. The wine complements the richness of that seven-pound Friday cut without turning it into a tannin wrestling match.
The Bottom Line
Perry's Round Rock is a well-oiled steakhouse wine program that delivers exactly what it promises — California confidence, proper stems, a knowledgeable sommelier, and markups to match the white tablecloths. If you're celebrating something and someone else is paying, you'll drink well; if you're watching the tab, navigate carefully.
The Domain · Round Rock · Steakhouse
Fleming's The Domain is a reliable, polished corporate wine program — the 43-glass pour options and some quietly interesting whites (Loosen Bros., Abadía de San Campio, Lucien Albrecht) give it more range than the steakhouse chain label implies. Markups run steep, especially on the sparkling side, so go in with eyes open and steer toward the underordered stuff. Send a friend here if they want a safe, well-executed wine experience with their ribeye — just don't expect any real surprises.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Avery Ranch · Round Rock · Italian / Pizza
Tony C's Avery Ranch earns its place as a reliable neighborhood wine option with a thoughtful Italian core and fair pricing that won't make you regret ordering a bottle. It's not a wine destination, but it's genuinely better than it has to be, and that counts for something.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Round Rock · Round Rock · Italian
North Italia Round Rock doesn't break any new ground, but the Italian-leaning selection, fair bottle pricing, and massive by-the-glass count make it a reliable dinner option for anyone who wants a real wine alongside their pasta. Send your friends here — just steer them away from the Duckhorn.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Round Rock · Modern American
Grey Orchard isn't trying to be a wine destination, but the list punches above its 18-label weight class — fair prices, smart glass pour access, and the RARA bottles keeping things interesting. If you're in Round Rock and want a thoughtful glass over dinner without a lot of drama, this works.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Cedar Park · Round Rock · Wine Bar & New American
The Grove is doing something genuinely ambitious for the suburbs — a BTG program this wide and a selection this international deserves your attention. Send a curious friend here and tell them to skip the Mondavi.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown/North Round Rock · Round Rock · Mexican
La Margarita is a perfectly good Mexican restaurant that has simply decided wine is not its problem. Order a margarita, enjoy your chips, and leave the wine list alone.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Marina District (Golden Nugget) · Atlantic City · Upscale Steakhouse
Vic & Anthony's is a perfectly competent steakhouse wine list doing exactly what a casino steakhouse wine list is supposed to do — just don't expect fair pricing or anything off the beaten path. Order the Decoy, enjoy your steak, and pocket the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Beachside/Ocean Walk · Daytona Beach · Upscale Steakhouse
Hyde Park Prime Daytona is a dependable, well-run wine program in a room that knows what it wants to be — and mostly delivers. Markups will sting, but the sommelier, the depth, and the oceanfront setting make it the right call when the occasion calls for a serious bottle and a serious steak.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Cool Springs · Franklin · Upscale Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Franklin is a reliable wine execution at a chain price point — nobody's going home unhappy, but nobody's going home with a story either. Go on a Wednesday, hit the half-price bottle promotion, and drink better than the menu's markup would otherwise allow.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
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