Steakhouse Wine List Without the Pretense
Orlando · American
Updated November 2026
Reviewed February 27, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed RusTeak Restaurant & Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
RusTeak's wine list reads like a steakhouse playbook—California Cabs, a few token Pinots, some international heavyweights for the expense account crowd. Nothing here will shock you, but nothing will embarrass you either. It's the kind of list where you know exactly what you're getting before you flip the page.
The list skews heavily toward New World reds, with Napa and Sonoma dominating the Cab section and Argentina handling the value tier with Malbecs. There's a respectable showing from Washington State—expect Columbia Valley standards like Chateau Ste. Michelle and L'Ecole No. 41. The white section feels like an afterthought: a couple Chardonnays, some Sauvignon Blanc, maybe a Pinot Grigio for those who insist. Old World gets a token Bordeaux or two and possibly a Chianti, but this isn't where you come for Burgundy or Rhône exploration.
By-the-glass pours lean safe: a house Cab, a buttery Chardonnay, maybe a Malbec for the value-conscious. Rotation seems minimal—these are set-it-and-forget-it selections designed not to confuse the steak-and-potato crowd. Pours are generous enough, but don't expect anything adventurous or seasonal hitting the glass lineup.
Catena Malbec, Mendoza — $42
Reliable Argentine punch without the Napa markup—dark fruit and enough structure for ribeye
L'Ecole No. 41 Semillon, Columbia Valley
If they have it, this Washington white drinks way above its weight—waxy texture and stone fruit that works with scallops or pork
Any Napa Cab over $90
Steakhouse markups hit hardest here—you're paying 3-4x retail for recognizable labels
Columbia Crest H3 Merlot + Grilled ribeye with herb butter
Washington Merlot's softer tannins and dark cherry notes let the beef shine without fighting for attention
The Bottom Line
RusTeak plays it safe and charges accordingly. Come for the steak, order a mid-tier bottle, and you'll leave happy but not enlightened.
· Orlando · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Orlando's wine list is honest and reasonably priced — it won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either. The South American focus is coherent and thematically on-point, the markup is fair for a chain steakhouse, and there are a few genuinely interesting picks hiding in the whites section. If you're here for meat and want a bottle that doesn't cost a fortune, you'll find one.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Winter Park · Orlando · Greek, Mediterranean
AVA MediterrAegean earns its Wine Spectator recognition by doing something genuinely rare in Florida: building a Greek-forward wine program with real depth and the staff to back it up. If you're eating here and not exploring the Greek section, you're missing the whole point.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Orlando · Orlando · French, Regional
The Boheme is the best wine list in the kind of restaurant Downtown Orlando needs more of — it's not groundbreaking, but it's honest, properly focused, and worthy of its Wine Spectator recognition. Send your friends here for a date night, order the Chablis to start, and resist the urge to default to Caymus.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
International Drive · Orlando · Brazilian Churrascaria
Texas de Brazil isn't a wine destination, but it's a smarter wine program than the I-Drive zip code would suggest, and Wednesday's half-price bottles make it a legitimate value play. Come for the meat, stay for the Achaval Ferrer.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Grande Lakes · Orlando · Italian, Mediterranean
Primo is a resort restaurant that takes its wine list seriously enough to back it up with a real sommelier and a WS credential — which puts it well ahead of most hotel dining rooms. Pricing is what it is in this zip code, but the Italian backbone and capable staff make it a genuinely good wine dinner if you pick smart.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Lake Nona · Orlando · Japanese
Nami is the kind of surprise that earns its Wine Spectator badge — a Japanese restaurant in Lake Nona that treats French wine with genuine seriousness, backed by a knowledgeable staff member who can actually guide you through it. Markups keep it from being a steal, but if you're eating omakase anyway, ordering from this list is the right call.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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