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Ruth's Chris Steak House

Napa's Greatest Hits, Sizzling in Pittsburgh

Downtown · Pittsburgh · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

date-nightsplurge-worthyold-world-focusnew-world-explorer

Reviewed March 23, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyPlays It Safe
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

The wine list at Ruth's Chris Pittsburgh is exactly what you'd expect from a national fine dining steakhouse — heavy on Napa Cab, light on surprises. It's polished and well-organized, but if you were hoping for a curveball, keep walking. This list exists to sell you a $180 bottle of Opus One alongside a ribeye, and it does that job with confidence.

Selection Deep Dive

The list runs 150-300 bottles deep, which sounds impressive until you realize roughly half of it is Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux. Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Caymus, Opus One — the whole Napa hall of fame is here, priced accordingly. Washington State gets a nod, which is a welcome gesture, and there's enough Bordeaux to keep the old-world crowd from walking out. What's missing is anything genuinely exploratory — no Rhône, no interesting Italian, no left-field picks that make you feel like somebody on staff is actually excited about wine.

By the Glass

The by-the-glass program is one of the stronger aspects of the visit — 20-35 options is a real commitment, and Ruth's Chris corporate keeps the pours consistent across locations. Expect the usual suspects: a Caymus Cab, a couple of Chardonnays, maybe a Malbec for the table that can't agree. Rotation feels minimal, but there's enough range to find something decent without opening a bottle.

💰Best Value

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $95

Jordan is a reliable, well-made Alexander Valley Cab that consistently punches above its retail price point. On a list where everything else seems to be pushing triple digits, it's the most honest bottle for steak-night money — classic structure, no pretense.

💎Hidden Gem

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Most people at this table are going to reach for Caymus on autopilot, but Stag's Leap is the more interesting glass. It's more elegant and restrained than the Napa fruit bombs surrounding it — the kind of wine that actually shows you something as the evening goes on.

Skip This

Opus One

It's a great wine. It's also $300-plus on a steakhouse list where you can track retail pricing on your phone in real time. The markup makes it a trophy order, not a value order — and the food here is too good to let the wine bill upstage it.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Ribeye

Silver Oak's signature vanilla-and-oak character was basically engineered for a sizzling ribeye. The wine's soft tannins and ripe dark fruit don't fight the char — they lean into it. It's the most Ruth's Chris thing you can order, and that's not a criticism.

✔️ The Bottom Line

Ruth's Chris Pittsburgh delivers exactly what it promises: a deep Napa-heavy list, knowledgeable service, and proper glassware in a downtown room that earns its prices. Just don't come here looking for discovery — come here looking for a very good bottle of Cabernet with a very good steak.

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