California Cab Country, Right on the Strip
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Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 17, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list here reads like a greatest hits album of California Cabernet — Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Opus One, all present and accounted for. It's a comfort food list for wine drinkers who know what they want and don't want any surprises. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2025, and honestly, you can see why — the list is curated with real intention around the food.
About 150-200 bottles deep, this is a California-forward list built to serve USDA Prime beef, and it does that job without apology. Napa Cabernet dominates — Beringer Private Reserve, Chateau Montelena, Far Niente, Jordan — names that earn their place on any serious steakhouse list. There's a Duckhorn Merlot for the table that ordered 'something a little lighter,' and Rombauer Chardonnay for the person who's not doing red tonight. What's missing: anything adventurous — no Rhône, no Italian, minimal domestic options outside California. If you came hoping for a Barolo to go with the ribeye, you're in the wrong zip code.
The by-the-glass program runs 15-25 options, which is a solid spread for a steakhouse format. Expect the usual California suspects poured by the glass — Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly makes an appearance, and there's likely a Cab or two that earns its keep. No evidence of active rotation or special pours, so what you see on the menu is probably what's been sitting there for a while.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $90–$110
Jordan consistently overdelivers for the price point. On a list where bottles can sprint to $500+, this is the bottle that drinks up, makes the table happy, and doesn't require a second mortgage.
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at a Ruth's Chris reach straight for Caymus or Silver Oak out of habit. Chateau Montelena is the quieter pick — historic Napa house, more restrained and structured than the fruit-forward crowd-pleasers dominating this list. It actually gets better as the steak sits.
Opus One
Opus One is a genuinely great wine, but on a Strip steakhouse list in Las Vegas, you are paying a premium on top of a premium on top of the premium the winery already charges. The restaurant margin here is brutal. If you want Opus One, buy it at retail and bring it in — or just order the Jordan and be smarter than the table next to you.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + 22oz Cowboy Ribeye
Stag's Leap brings that classic Napa structure — dark fruit, firm tannins, good acid — that cuts through the fat on a massive bone-in ribeye without overwhelming it. It's the kind of pairing that makes the whole table go quiet for a second.
The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris on the Strip isn't trying to reinvent anything — it's a reliable, California-heavy list built to move steaks and keep tables happy. If you want adventure, look elsewhere; if you want a well-sourced Cab with a great ribeye in Vegas, this gets the job done.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Order the $21 glass of Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo, or the $50 Signature Flight if you want three saké side by side. If you prefer wine, the Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin at $62 by the Coravin glass is the pour to look for. Confirm availability and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Try the $60 half bottle of Cristom Pinot Noir or ask about the $60 Kerner, the lowest full-bottle price, or order the Azelia Barolo at $270 with the Dry Aged New York. Confirm vintages and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
West Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Italian
Order the Franco Serra Barbera d'Asti at $11 a glass or the Murgo Etna Rosso at $14, and ask about the Sommelier Selections flight if you want to taste three wines. Confirm today's list and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse & Seafood
Joe's backs a 24-wine glass list with a bottle list that reaches collector Bordeaux and Burgundy. Order the $12 Zuccardi Serie A Malbec by the glass, or the $55 Cahors by the bottle with the 16 oz Rib Eye, and try the $100 A.F. Gros Moulin-à-Vent if you want a lighter red. The list's pages are dated 9/25/2026 and 10/2/2026, so confirm availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Start with the $17 Vouvray Chenin Blanc by the glass, or spend $40 on the Faiveley Mercurey with the Duck on the Rock. Prices come from the Wine Book dated 6.20.2026 and a dinner menu dated 11.26.2025, so confirm what is available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine book, not service, storage or retail markups.
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, European
This list leans on California Cabernet, with a few exits. Order the Justin Cabernet at $19.95 a glass if you want a California Cabernet without the 44.95/62.95 Caymus glass price, or take the Ontañón Rioja at 91 a bottle if you want a break from California. If you are doing the tasting menu, the restaurant pairs its Beef Wellington with Caymus Cabernet. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and the linked beverage PDF is labeled Winter 2025, so confirm availability and prices.
Westwood · Los Angeles · American, Steakhouse
A Cabernet-first list with 30 glasses and a long bottle book, but no wine prices posted online. If you want a known price, the $9 happy hour Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus is the one posted figure, and if you want to step away from Cabernet, try the Il Bruciato Super Tuscan by the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American, Steakhouse
A very large list with a long glass section, from a $14 Muscadet to a $90 pour of Krug. Start with the $14/glass Mélon de Bourgogne, then look at the Arizona Selections page if you want an Arizona bottle, and confirm prices because the PDF says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Van Ness / Polk · San Francisco · American, Steakhouse
A serious steakhouse list with a glass program you can actually use: 32 pours by the stem from 14 to 99 and California Cabernet across eight pages. Start with the Keenan Cabernet at 22 by the stem, or step up to the Jordan Alexander Valley at 129 with the Porterhouse, and ask which vintages are current since the list is subject to vintage change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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