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Downtown · Salt Lake City · American, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 5, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list here reads like a greatest hits album of American fine dining — Opus One, Caymus, Stag's Leap. It's confident, familiar, and unapologetically expensive. If you've been to a Ruth's Chris anywhere in the country, you already know this list.
The 150-200 bottle list leans hard on Napa Cabernet and Chardonnay, with Bordeaux and Burgundy making appearances for anyone who wants to spend even more money. You'll find Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Stag's Leap Cask 23, and Penfolds Grange anchoring the prestige end. What's missing is any real sense of adventure — there's no natural wine, no interesting domestic outlier, nothing that would make a wine-curious diner lean forward. This is a list built for people who already know what they want and don't want any surprises.
Fifteen to twenty-five by-the-glass options sounds generous, and the count is respectable, but the rotation skews predictably toward safe California Cabs and oaked Chardonnays. Don't come here expecting anything poured by the glass that you couldn't find at a decent hotel bar. That said, quality is consistent and the pours are honest.
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay — null
In a list full of ego buys, Montelena is the one Napa white with actual credibility — restrained, food-friendly, and less marked up than the Cabernet heavy-hitters. On a steakhouse menu it's a smart opener before you commit to the big reds.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23
Most tables here go straight for Caymus or Opus One because the labels are recognizable. Cask 23 has the pedigree — it beat the French in 1976 — but gets less glory in this crowd. Worth the ask if you want something with actual history behind it.
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet
It's fine wine, genuinely. But Caymus Special Selection is one of the most marked-up bottles in the American steakhouse circuit, and the hype has long outpaced the juice. You're paying a premium for a label that's become a status signal more than a wine experience.
Opus One + Filet
Look, it's a cliché for a reason. The filet is butter-soft and the Opus One has enough Cabernet structure and polish to stand up without overwhelming it. If you're celebrating something real and money isn't the conversation, this is the move.
The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris Salt Lake City is exactly what it promises — a polished, reliable steakhouse wine list with no surprises and steep prices to match. Send a friend here if they want a safe, high-end night out; steer them elsewhere if they're hoping to discover something new.
Unknown · Salt Lake City · Contemporary American
A bottle-only list that runs from $57 to $1,988, with no by-the-glass section posted. Start with the 2020 CVNE Crianza at $57/bottle or the 2013 López de Heredia at $145/bottle, and confirm today's list because it carries no print date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Central City · Salt Lake City · Greek
A short, Greek-focused list (with one bottle from Cyprus) that is easy to scan from light to full. Start with the Skouras Moschofilero or the St. George Agiorgitiko at $15 a glass, then ask about the rotating glass; if you bring your own bottle, the list posts a $15 corkage fee that is waived when you buy a bottle in house. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Japanese and Sushi
A small wine list tucked behind a bigger sake list: 14 wines, most posted at $12 to $16 for the first number, with Veuve Clicquot at $130 on top. Start with the Simonet Blanc de Blancs or the Redhawk Riesling alongside nigiri, and ask which of the two numbers is the glass price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Main Street Historic District · Salt Lake City · Contemporary American
A California-leaning list with glass pours from $17 to $55 and bottles that run from $60 to a $900 Opus One. Start with the $60 André Brunel Côtes du Rhône white, or go for the $185 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir, and confirm prices because the restaurant says vintages, pricing and availability change. This unrated guide covers the posted drink list, not service, storage or markups.
The Avenues · Salt Lake City · New American and Italian-influenced wine bar and bistro
A long list organized by style and region, with two-number prices running from 8 | 40 to 19 | 97 and a $17 flight of any three by-the-glass wines on Sunday through Thursday. Start with the 8 | 40 Aichenberg Grüner Veltliner or the 11 | 53 Giraudon Aligoté, and ask which number is the glass price before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Italian
A bin-numbered list with Italian reds up front and a 20-pour glass page behind it, judged only on what is posted. Start with the $15 Cascina Vèngore Arneis by the glass, or the $58 Simčič Pinot Grigio if you want a bottle, and confirm prices because the wine menu is linked as 9-16-26. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or markups.
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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