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Tulsa · Tulsa · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 29, 2026
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The wine list at Ruth's Chris Tulsa reads exactly like you'd expect from a national steakhouse chain — a parade of Napa heavy-hitters lined up like trophies. It's a list built for confidence, not curiosity, and it does that job well. If you know what you like, you'll find it here; if you're looking to be surprised, keep scrolling.
Three hundred-plus bottles sounds impressive until you realize a solid chunk of that is variations on the same Napa Cabernet theme — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Cakebread, Far Niente. There's Bordeaux and Burgundy representation for the old-world crowd, including Chateau Margaux for those who brought their corporate card. The list is professionally curated but deeply risk-averse — it's a document designed to reassure, not to explore. Don't come here hunting for Jura, Etna, or anything that would make a natural wine person smirk approvingly.
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is a genuinely solid count, and the quality ceiling is respectable — Rombauer Chardonnay and Jordan Cab both make appearances. That said, rotation appears minimal, and the selection mirrors the bottle list in its Napa-forward comfort zone. You're not getting any curveballs here, but you're also not getting stuck with bulk wine in a branded bottle.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 — $165
At 50% above retail, it's still the most defensible big-ticket Cab on the list. Alexander Valley ripeness, cedar structure, and enough heft to hold up to a ribeye — it's the one bottle where the markup stings the least.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
In a lineup dominated by brand-name juggernauts, Stag's Leap tends to get overlooked by guests who default to Silver Oak or Caymus on autopilot. It's a more restrained, elegant expression of Napa Cab — less jam, more structure — and it's genuinely one of the better pours on the list for anyone who wants finesse over firepower.
Rombauer Chardonnay 2022
At $92 against a $55 retail price, this is a 67% markup on a wine that has essentially become the Applebee's Chardonnay of upscale dining. It's fine, but you're paying steakhouse prices for a bottle your neighbor bought at Costco last weekend.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 + Filet
Jordan runs leaner and more structured than most Napa Cabs on this list, which makes it the smarter call with a filet than the heavier, oakier options. The wine's cassis and cedar don't bulldoze the beef — they frame it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris Tulsa delivers a predictable but professionally executed wine program — it's the culinary equivalent of a reliable hotel: nothing to complain about, nothing to write home about. If you're here for the steak and want a Cab that won't embarrass you, this list has you covered; just don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.
Midtown · Tulsa · Classic American Steakhouse and Continental Fine Dining
Celebrity is a Tulsa institution for a reason, and the wine list does exactly what it needs to do for a white-tablecloth steakhouse crowd — no more, no less. Send a friend here for the prime rib and a bottle of Jordan; just don't send them expecting to be surprised.
Plays It Safe
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Brookside · Tulsa · Italian
Mondo's wine list won't blow anyone's mind, but it does its job honestly — fair prices, decent Italian representation, and enough options to keep a table happy all night. Send your friends here for dinner without hesitation; just steer them toward the Allegrini instead of the Meiomi.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
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Brookside / Peoria corridor · Tulsa · Italian
Prossimo is doing the right things with wine in a city where many restaurants don't bother — the Italian focus is genuine and the top-shelf picks show range. The markups keep it from being a great wine destination, but as a neighborhood Italian with a real list, it earns its place.
Solid Range
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Cherry Street · Tulsa · Creole and Cajun
Nola's is a genuinely fun place to eat Creole food in Tulsa, but the wine list is an afterthought dressed up in nice stemware. Lean hard into the cocktail menu or bring your own bottle — check if they have a corkage policy, because that might be your best move here.
Crowd Pleasers
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Brookside · Tulsa · Modern American
Oren is the kind of wine list that makes you recalibrate your expectations for a mid-size city. It's not a deep cellar and there's no half-price night to celebrate, but the curation is thoughtful, the markups are mostly honest, and the picks are the kind you'd expect from a much bigger food scene. Worth ordering from the list — not just the cocktail menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Brady Arts District · Tulsa · Craft cocktail bar with beer and wine
Valkyrie is a cocktail bar first and a wine bar never, but the list has more backbone than it has any right to. Come for the drinks, stay curious about the Gamay.
Small but Thoughtful
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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North Murfreesboro · Murfreesboro · American Steakhouse
The Chop House Murfreesboro does exactly what it's designed to do: give you a decent glass of California red with your steak at a familiar price point. If you're looking for a wine revelation, you're in the wrong place — but if you just want a solid night out with a reliable pour, it delivers.
Crowd Pleasers
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Oyster Point / Jefferson Avenue · Newport News · American Steakhouse
LongHorn Newport News isn't a wine destination — it's a steakhouse where wine is an afterthought, priced to extract margin rather than reward curiosity. Order the ribeye, pick the least-bad bottle, and don't expect anyone at the table to talk about what's in the glass.
Crowd Pleasers
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Willing but Green
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Hanes Mall / Strickland Rd · Winston Salem · American Steakhouse
Firebirds isn't trying to reinvent anything, and the wine list reflects that — it's a dependable, California-forward selection that does its job without embarrassing itself. If you want adventure, look elsewhere; if you want a solid bottle with a good steak in a comfortable room, this gets you there.
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Set & Forget
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