Big Napa energy, classic steakhouse execution
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed June 15, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Ruth's Chris Greenville doesn't surprise anyone — and it doesn't try to. You open it and immediately know you're in a world of Napa Cabernets, big-name Chardonnays, and a few Bordeaux thrown in for the expense-account crowd. It's a polished, corporate document that signals comfort over curiosity.
With 150-200 selections, the list looks impressive on paper, but the depth is largely an illusion of breadth within the same zip code: Napa Valley and Sonoma dominate, with Bordeaux and Burgundy making cameo appearances to justify the 'international' column. Caymus Special Selection, Jordan, Far Niente, Cakebread — these are reliable all-stars but also the wines every Marriott steakhouse in America is pouring tonight. There's nothing here that a serious wine drinker hasn't seen a hundred times, and the gaps in Rhône, Italian, or anything remotely adventurous are conspicuous. If you love California Cabernet and don't want to think too hard, this list was built for you.
The by-the-glass program runs 15-20 options, which is respectable for a steakhouse and gives you enough rope to work with. Expect the usual suspects — a Cakebread Chardonnay, a Jordan Cab, maybe a token Pinot Noir — poured correctly and consistently. Don't expect anything that'll make you put down your fork mid-bite in amazement.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan punches at its weight class better than almost anything else on this list. Compared to the Far Niente or Caymus Special Selection sitting nearby at significantly higher prices, Jordan delivers structure, fruit, and polish that holds up against a bone-in ribeye without requiring you to take out a second mortgage. Pricing data wasn't available, but on a steakhouse list this size, it's consistently the sensible move.
Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay
Everyone skips past Beringer because the name conjures grocery store White Zinfandel — a branding tragedy. The Private Reserve Chardonnay is a completely different animal: a serious, age-worthy Napa Chard with real tension and depth. On a list packed with Cakebread at a premium, this one often flies under the radar and shouldn't.
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus Special Selection is a good wine trapped inside its own hype tax. At a steakhouse markup, you're paying a serious premium for a label that's become more status symbol than discovery. The wine itself is rich and plush but one-dimensional next to what Jordan or even a Bordeaux on the same list can do — for less money.
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon + Bone-In Ribeye
Far Niente brings enough structure and dark fruit concentration to stand up to the fatty, char-forward intensity of a sizzling bone-in ribeye. It's a classic Napa Cab and a classic steakhouse cut doing exactly what they were both designed to do. Sometimes the obvious answer is obvious for a reason.
The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris Greenville is a reliable machine — the wine list won't challenge you, staff won't geek out with you, and you'll probably pay more than you should. But if you want a well-stored Napa Cab with a perfect ribeye and zero surprises, it delivers every time.
Augusta Road · Greenville · American
A 51-wine list: 20 white and sparkling, 31 red, with 14 wines posted as two-price pairs like 10/40 and the rest at a single price up to 140. Start with the 10/40 Alta Vista Malbec, or the Musset-Roullier Chenin Blanc at 55 if you want the list's only Chenin Blanc, and ask what the pairs mean before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Greenville · Oyster Bar / Seafood
Twelve glasses from $10 to $20 and a bottle list with ten sparkling wines, eight Chardonnays and a single Muscadet. Order the $13 Picpoul with the raw oysters, or the $90 Brégeon Muscadet if you want a bottle, and check that the vintage is still available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
South Main · Greenville · Modern Italian / Oyster Bar
An Italian list with a broad glass program and a labeled Golden Glass tier for the big names. Try the Marziano Abbona Barolo (25/100) or the Marilina orange (15/60), and confirm vintages, since the list says they can change with availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Woodruff Road · Greenville · Chinese
A wine list sorted by sweetness and intensity rather than region, with no prices posted. Try the Kendall-Jackson Riesling with the Kung Pao Chicken, and ask for glass and bottle prices because the drink menu posts none. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
South Main · Greenville · Persian
A wine list sorted by style, from light aromatic whites to a $260.00 Amarone, so you can stay modest or go big. Start with the Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon at $12.00 and $42.00 or the City Scape Pomegranate Pinot Noir at $12.00 and $46.00, and ask which price is the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Village of West Greenville · Greenville · American / Esoteric Wine
A small-producer list that skews toward Spain, Italy, France, Oregon and California, with clearly priced glasses. Start with the $15 Demarie Roero Nebbiolo or the $14 Carrel & Senger Jacquère by the glass, then look at the Orange section for something unusual, and confirm current prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or markups.
· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
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East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
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· Acworth · Steakhouse
AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
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