Chain Steakhouse Wine That Won't Rob You
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 12, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Saltgrass Steak House – Georgetown’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Saltgrass reads exactly like you'd expect from a Landry's-owned Texas chain — familiar labels, nothing adventurous, nothing offensive. What you don't expect is that the prices are genuinely below retail, which is rare enough in a restaurant setting that it stops you mid-scroll. This isn't a list built for wine lovers, but it's not built to take advantage of them either.
The lineup leans hard on national bestsellers — Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Josh Cellars, Kendall-Jackson, Meiomi, Decoy, Santa Margherita. Every label here is a grocery store staple, and there's nothing from outside the United States except the Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio sneaking in from Alto Adige. The one interesting note is the house Saltgrass Bordeaux blend, a five-grape, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon blend that at least hints at some brand identity. Don't come looking for Burgundy or anything old-world with depth — the gaps are wide — but the list covers its bases for a steak dinner crowd that wants something recognizable.
By-the-glass options appear to mirror the bottle list, with pours from the core lineup available at prices that are shockingly honest for a restaurant setting. Most glasses land between $9 and $13, which is practically BYOB pricing by modern standards. Rotation seems nonexistent — this is a set-and-forget program — but at these prices, it's hard to stay mad.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon — $13
Retails for nearly $22, and you're getting it here for $13. Decoy is a solid, food-friendly Napa Cab with enough structure to hold up to a ribeye. The math just works.
Saltgrass Bordeaux Blend
Most people reflexively order a name they recognize and ignore the house wine. The Saltgrass Bordeaux blend — five grapes, 60% Cab — is the one wine on this list that actually tells you something about the restaurant. Worth trying at least once before you default to the Decoy.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
At $12 it's technically below retail, but Santa Margherita is the most overrated Pinot Grigio on the planet and has been for thirty years. There's nothing wrong with it — it's just thin and uneventful next to a steak, and you can do better with the $13 Decoy.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon + Lone Star Steak
The Lone Star is a seasoned, no-fuss Texas cut that wants a red with enough fruit and structure to match the char without overpowering the beef. Decoy's dark fruit and soft tannins are a natural fit, and at $13 a glass, ordering a second one doesn't require a conversation with your accountant.
The Bottom Line
Saltgrass Georgetown is not a wine destination — not even close — but it's one of the rare chain steakhouses where the wine program won't leave you feeling cheated. If you're here for the steak and want something decent in your glass at a fair price, you're covered.
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