Napa-heavy, Monday-friendly, worth the splurge
Hyatt Place · Fort Myers · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 10, 2026
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Three hundred bottles at a Fort Myers steakhouse tucked inside a Hyatt Place is not what you expect — and yet here we are. The list reads like a California greatest hits album with some international depth underneath, and prices trend toward splurge territory across the board. But then Monday exists, and suddenly half-price bottles change the math entirely.
The backbone is Napa and Sonoma Cabernet, which makes sense for a steakhouse but leaves little room for surprise. You get the reliable hits — Caymus, Silver Oak, Stags Leap Artemis, Cakebread — plus The Prisoner and Orin Swift for the crowd that wants 'bold and interesting' without committing to anything too obscure. Italy, France, Chile, Argentina, Washington, and Oregon round out the list on paper, though the California contingent clearly gets top billing. If you're hunting for something off the beaten Napa path, you'll need to dig, but the depth is real at 300-plus bottles.
Eighteen by-the-glass options is a solid count for a steakhouse of this size, spanning a $10–$18 range that won't break the bank before your entrée does. We'd want to know more about how often the glass pours rotate, but the breadth suggests you won't be stuck choosing between two anonymous reds. Come in knowing what you want and you'll likely find something close to it.
Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert' — $85
On a list where Silver Oak runs $190 and Caymus hits $185, this Orin Swift red blend at $85 delivers big, lush California fruit at roughly half the cost of its neighbors. On Monday, that's $42.50 — and now we're talking.
Stags Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
Everyone grabs for Caymus or Silver Oak by name recognition alone, but the Artemis at $175 is a more nuanced, cellar-worthy Napa Cab that often gets overlooked in favor of the louder labels. It's the smarter order at the table.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
At $190, Silver Oak is doing serious work here on markup — this bottle retails around $65-75, which puts the restaurant margin well into uncomfortable territory. It's a fine wine, but you're paying heavily for the name. Order the Artemis or come on Monday.
Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime ribeye
Cakebread's Cab has the structure and dark fruit to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without overwhelming it — it's classic steakhouse pairing logic that actually holds up, and at $152 it lands in the middle of the splurge spectrum for this list.
Monday — 50% off all bottles of wine, excluding owner George Lukas' private cellar selections
The Bottom Line
Prime 239 is a reliable steakhouse wine list that plays it safe but plays it well — nothing adventurous, but 300 bottles and Monday half-price nights make it genuinely worth your time. Just don't reach for the Silver Oak at full price.
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Blu Sushi Downtown isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to have a decent glass while eating good rolls in a fun room. Send your friend here for a night out — just tell them to skip the Rombauer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Mori Sushi & Grill isn't the place you go for a wine adventure, but the list is priced fairly and the Sauvignon Blancs do real work alongside the food. Grab a glass of Nobilo, order the sashimi, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Italian-American, family-style
Two Meatballs isn't a wine destination, but the Italian backbone of the list is honest and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel robbed. Order the Barbera, get the baked ziti, and let the chaos of the dining room do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / US-41 · Fort Myers · Wine Bar, New American
Non Chalance has all the right intentions — a chill wine bar vibe with small plates in a neighborhood that needed it — but the list leans hard on low-cost, high-markup retail staples that don't hold up under scrutiny. Come for the atmosphere, but go easy on the bottle orders.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Rooftop Bar / Tapas & Small Plates
Beacon Social Drinkery is a genuinely fun place to watch the sun go down — just don't come here expecting the wine list to match the altitude. Order a cocktail, enjoy the view, and if you must have wine, the Crios Rosé is your move.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Upscale Contemporary Seafood and American
The Silver King won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either — and for a hotel restaurant in Fort Myers, that's a genuine win. Take the Leflaive, skip the Rombauer, and enjoy the river view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Il Premio is a steakhouse that took its wine list seriously enough to skip the obvious plays, and the result is one of the more interesting Italian-focused lists in Atlanta right now. It's compact, priced fairly across the board, and built for exploration — whether you're going glass by glass through the Italian regions or just need a solid bottle of Chianti Classico at $72 to make a steak dinner feel right. We'd send a friend here specifically for the wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Steakhouse
Stark's is the rare steakhouse that treats wine as something other than an afterthought or a cash grab. The list is compact but genuinely considered, markups are fair across the board, and the full bottle-to-glass availability is a policy every restaurant should copy. If you're eating in Healdsburg and want to drink well without overpaying, this is a legitimate stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse
Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
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