Harbor Views, California Classics, Solid Pours
Shoreline Village · Long Beach · Seafood, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed May 20, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You're sitting above Long Beach Harbor with the Queen Mary lit up in the background — the wine list arrives and it's exactly what you'd expect from a candlelit steakhouse with this kind of view. California all the way, no surprises, no risks. It's the wine list equivalent of the room: classic, comfortable, and not trying to challenge you.
The list leans hard into California's greatest hits — Cakebread and Rombauer Chardonnays anchor the whites, while the reds are a murderers' row of Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Duckhorn, and The Prisoner. If you've been to a steakhouse in the last decade, you've seen this list before. There's no real reach into Burgundy, no Barolo, no Tempranillo — this is a room that knows its crowd and plays accordingly. Wine Spectator gave it an Award of Excellence starting in 2025, which tracks: the list is well-curated within its lane, even if that lane is a well-worn highway.
We don't have a confirmed glass pour count, but given the list's California-focused bottle lineup, expect the usuals — probably a Chardonnay, a Cab, maybe The Prisoner for the red blend crowd. Nothing adventurous, but nothing embarrassing either. If you're looking for a glass before dinner while you watch the harbor, you'll find something that does the job.
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2021 — $68
In a lineup of $142–$210 Cabs, the Daou is the smart move. Paso Robles Cab at this price point drinks well above its weight class, and at $68 it's the one bottle on this list that feels like the restaurant isn't trying to take your wallet with your entrée.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018
Most tables at a place like this reach straight for Caymus or Silver Oak out of habit. Jordan is the quieter, more food-friendly Cab in the room — more elegant, less fruit-forward, and a better match for a serious filet than the showier names on the list.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020
At $210, you're paying a significant premium for a wine that's everywhere and regularly discounted at retail. It's not a bad wine — it's just not a $210 wine. The Daou and Jordan are both better value plays on the same list.
Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley 2019 + Filet Mignon
Duckhorn Merlot is silky, structured, and exactly the right weight for a filet — it doesn't overpower the tenderness of the cut the way a big Napa Cab can. At $92 it's not cheap, but it's the most interesting match on a list otherwise dominated by Cabernet.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Queensview earns its Wine Spectator badge by doing the California steakhouse formula well — the setting is legitimately stunning, the list is reliable, and the Daou is a genuine steal in this context. Just don't come expecting anything that'll surprise you.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Boathouse on the Bay isn't a wine destination, but Wine Wednesday — 50% off bottles under $100 — turns a perfectly decent, crowd-pleasing list into a genuine reason to show up. Come for the views and the crab, grab the Eroica Riesling, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Downtown/Shoreline Village · Long Beach · Asian Fusion
PF Chang's wine list exists because restaurants have to have one, not because anyone particularly cared about building it. Grab the Riesling, enjoy your lettuce wraps, and don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Belmont Shore · Long Beach · Upscale American
Nick's on 2nd is a dependable neighborhood wine stop — solid list, familiar producers, nothing that'll blow your mind but nothing that'll disappoint a table of mixed drinkers. Send a friend here for a date night, just tell them to order the Duckhorn and leave the Jordan for someone else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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George's is a Wild Card because it's doing something most casual Greek spots don't bother with — actually leaning into Greek wine. Monday's half-price promotion makes it worth building a night around.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Belmont Shore · Long Beach · Seafood, American, Elevated Coastal
Roe Seafood's wine list is a crowd-pleaser in a restaurant that deserves something a little wilder, but Wine Wednesday — half-price bottles, no corkage, live jazz — is a genuine reason to show up on a Wednesday instead of a Friday. Come for the lobster roll, stay for the Sauternes.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Kalani's wine program is exactly what it should be: polished, California-centric, and dependable for a mountain resort fine dining crowd. No fireworks, but you'll eat and drink well — just go in with eyes open on pricing.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plateau is the kind of place that surprises you — a polished wine program with two named sommeliers, genuine Pacific Northwest depth, and cult producers you don't expect to find east of the Cascades. If you're passing through Pendleton, this is absolutely worth a stop for the wine alone.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Clarksburg · Clarksburg · Seafood, Steakhouse
For Clarksburg, this list is genuinely impressive — a focused, California-and-France program that respects both the food and the person paying for it. If you're driving through West Virginia and want a proper steak with a proper bottle, this is your stop.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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