Big Steaks, Predictable Pours, Steeper Prices
Southwest Portland · Portland · Steakhouse
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 13, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Ruth's Chris reads exactly like you'd expect from a national steakhouse chain — heavy on California Cabs, light on imagination. It's designed to not offend, which unfortunately also means it rarely excites. If you came here hoping Portland's wine culture had seeped into the program, you'll be disappointed.
California dominates the list, full stop. There's no serious nod to Oregon's own world-class Pinot Noir country, which is a genuine missed opportunity when you're sitting in the Willamette Valley's backyard. The list skews toward recognizable, easy-sell names — think crowd-pleasing Napa Cabs and broad-appeal whites — rather than anything that would make a curious drinker lean forward. Depth exists on paper, but it's the kind of depth that amounts to five versions of the same wine at escalating price points.
Fifteen by-the-glass options sounds generous until you realize they span $9.50 to $34 and lean heavily on the usual suspects. The range is wide enough to cover your bases, but don't expect anything that'll make you put down your fork in surprise. Rotation appears minimal — this list is set and largely forgotten.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon — $34/glass
If you're going to splurge on a glass here, Caymus is at least the real deal — a reliable, full-bodied Napa Cab that holds its own against a sizzling Prime ribeye. It's the top of the glass menu and the markup still stings, but it's the only pour that genuinely earns its price tag on this list.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Not exactly hidden, but ordering this by the bottle rather than the glass is your best move to soften the markup blow — if the bottle pricing follows any logic at all, you'll come out ahead versus paying $34 a glass all night.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
At $34 a glass in a chain steakhouse setting, you're paying a significant premium for a wine you can find at most wine shops for $80-$90 a bottle. The math doesn't favor ordering it by the glass when a bottle might stretch further — and frankly, at these prices, you'd do better finding a local Oregon Pinot Noir producer who actually cares.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon + USDA Prime Ribeye
Caymus Cab is built for this moment — big fruit, enough structure to match the richness of a sizzling Prime ribeye, and broad enough to please the whole table without a debate. It's the path of least resistance done right.
The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris does steaks well and wine as an afterthought — the list is a safe, California-centric, chain-level offering that ignores the incredible wine region it's planted in. Come for the beef, manage your expectations at the wine list, and try not to think about the Willamette Valley producers just up the road.
Dundee · Portland · Italian, French, American
The official site identifies The Dundee Bistro as closed. The wine selections described here are historical context, not current availability. This notice does not establish a closure date or a future reopening.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Pearl District · Portland · Italian/Mediterranean
A restaurant list with 15 pours by the glass from $11 to $17 and a bottle list from 40 to 1100, split by country. Start with the Hacienda Lopez de Haro Rioja Crianza '22 at $12, or the Tenuta di Lilliano Chianti Classico '22 at $16 alongside the Radiatore, and confirm prices because the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Southeast Portland · Portland · Charcuterie/American
A charcuterie restaurant with a natural-leaning wine list and a 12-pour glass list on the dinner menu. Start with the $14/glass Hoppenot gamay, or split the $55 Stick Figurine orange wine across a board, and confirm current availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
King · Portland · Spanish
A Spanish tapas-bar wine page with glass and bottle prices from 13/50 and a ten-sherry list. Start with the Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo at 13 a glass, try the chilled Vara y Pulgar Tintilla at 17 if you want something different, and order the Miquel Pons Cava with the croquetas. The page says the posted menu may differ from the restaurant's, so confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Portland · New American with Asian Influences
A long list sorted by style, with glass pours from $9.50 to $20, a Coravin tier above that, and bottles that climb to $750. Start with the A to Z at $13.50 or the Roederer Estate Brut at $20, and confirm current prices because the list isn't dated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Alberta Arts · Portland · Italian
An Italian-leaning bottle list with an Oregon side, and no glass pours posted. Order the $65 Bow and Arrow Gamay, or the $65 Keltis 'Zan White' Slovenian Orange Blend if you want an orange wine, and confirm availability. This unrated guide covers the posted Spring & Summer ’26 beverage 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.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· 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.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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