P.S. Steak
California Classics Meet Minneapolis Steakhouse Swagger
Loring Park · Minneapolis · Steak house · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at P.S. Steak reads like a love letter to California Cabernet — which makes sense inside a sleek, history-laden dining room near Loring Park. You know exactly what this list is before you flip past the first page: big names, bold reds, and a price tag to match the room. It's confident and unambiguous, which is either reassuring or limiting depending on who you are.
Selection Deep Dive
The 150-250 bottle list leans hard into California, and the hits are all here — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Far Niente, and the requisite Opus One for when someone at the table needs to feel important. There's no real effort to push outside the comfort zone: no Burgundy deep cuts, no Rhône surprises, no domestic wildcards from smaller producers. What's here is solid and crowd-tested, but if you're looking for something to discover, you'll leave empty-handed. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2025, and honestly, the California depth earns it — even if the breadth doesn't.
By the Glass
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass at $14–$22 is a reasonable range for a room like this, and the options should cover the table without much debate. Expect the usual steakhouse suspects — a Cab, a Chardonnay, maybe a Merlot — though rotation or adventurous picks seem unlikely. It's functional, not inspired.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 (est. bottle)
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in taste, and in a list full of bigger-name markups, it's often the sweet spot between quality and not-completely-absurd restaurant pricing. Order this before you reach for the Silver Oak.
Duckhorn Merlot
Most people at a steakhouse walk right past Merlot like it insulted their family. Don't. Duckhorn makes one of Napa's most serious Merlots, and with a dry-aged ribeye on the table, it holds its own in ways that will surprise you.
Opus One
Yes, it's Opus One. Yes, it's technically impressive. But at steakhouse markups, you're paying a significant premium over retail for a wine that's more about the label than what's in the glass. The Jordan or Stag's Leap will eat just as well for a fraction of the ego spend.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged ribeye
Stag's Leap has the structure to stand up to a dry-aged ribeye's intensity without bulldozing the funk and depth you're actually paying for in that beef. It's the move — Napa muscle with enough finesse to let the meat do the talking.
✔️ The Bottom Line
P.S. Steak is a reliable, handsome steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it promises — California Cabs, recognized producers, proper storage — without taking any real risks. Send your friend here if they love a good bottle of Silver Oak with a ribeye; don't send them if they're hoping to discover something new.
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