Corporate Comfort: Predictable Pours for Ribeye Nights
Historic District · Savannah · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed February 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The Ruth's Chris wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a national steakhouse chain: safe, predictable, and built for expense accounts. Big Cabs, bigger markups, and a selection designed not to offend anyone at the table. Nothing here will surprise you, but nothing will disappoint your steak either.
The list leans heavily into Napa Cab and California crowd-pleasers, with token representation from France and Italy. You'll find the usual suspects—Silver Oak, Caymus, Jordan—alongside a smattering of Bordeaux and Super Tuscans priced for corporate cards. The New World dominates, Old World gets polite nods. Depth? Not really. Breadth within the steakhouse playbook? Sure. This is a list built for the Ruth's Chris customer who orders the same wine at every location from Tampa to Tacoma.
The glass pour program sticks to the script: a Napa Cab, a buttery Chardonnay, maybe a Pinot for the lighter eaters. Rotation is minimal—these are tried-and-true selections that move volume without causing confusion. Expect 6-8 options that pair safely with sizzling plates and don't challenge anyone's palate. Perfectly fine for a business dinner where wine is background music.
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages — $42
Light, fruity, and refreshing—cuts through butter and beef without the Cab fatigue. Best deal on a list that mostly flexes pricing muscle.
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
Everyone orders the Chardonnay, but this bright, citrus-forward white is what you want with those jumbo lump crab cakes before your steak arrives.
Caymus Napa Cabernet
Marked up to $120+ for a wine that retails around $85. It's good, but you're paying the Ruth's Chris tax on an already pricey bottle. Order the Jordan instead.
Duckhorn Merlot + Filet Mignon with Shrimp
Smooth, velvety Merlot mirrors the buttery filet texture without overpowering the sweet Gulf shrimp. Classic surf-and-turf synergy.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris delivers what it promises: a steakhouse wine list with no surprises and plenty of Napa muscle. You'll overpay, but you'll pair your ribeye just fine. Reliable for corporate dinners, forgettable for wine explorers.
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Steep
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