Steakhouse 100
Napa Hits, No Surprises, Good Steak
West Allis · Madison · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 30, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Steakhouse 100 reads like a greatest hits album from the Napa Valley — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Opus One, all present and accounted for. It's a list built for the guest who already knows what they want and wants to feel good ordering it. There's zero ambiguity here, which is either comforting or boring depending on your mood.
Selection Deep Dive
This is a California Cab house through and through. The list leans heavily on Napa Valley and Sonoma with a nod toward Bordeaux, which makes sense given the menu is anchored by prime rib and charcoal-broiled steaks. What you won't find is much range beyond that — no real exploration of Burgundy, Barolo, or anything that might challenge a guest's assumptions. The producers on the list are tried and true crowd-pleasers: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars brings some pedigree, Opus One gives the big-spender crowd something to point at, and Silver Oak Alexander Valley is exactly what a table of four splitting a ribeye wants to see. Gaps in Rhône, Italian reds, and anything remotely adventurous are conspicuous.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 16 options, which is a reasonable spread for an upscale steakhouse. Expect the list to skew heavily red and California-forward, which tracks with the room and the menu. Don't expect much rotation — this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it glass program rather than something a manager is actively curating.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently overdelivers for its price point relative to the flashier names on this list. It's a polished, food-friendly Cab that won't leave you feeling like you ordered down but also won't crater your dinner check the way the Opus One will.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most tables here are grabbing for Caymus by reflex, but Stag's Leap offers more finesse and actual Napa Valley terroir character. It's the more interesting bottle on the list and tends to get overlooked next to the louder brand names.
Opus One
Opus One at a steakhouse in West Allis is a steep ask. Restaurant markup on a bottle that already commands a high shelf price means you're paying a serious premium for the label. The wine is fine — it's always fine — but the value math doesn't work here.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Charcoal-Broiled Steak
Silver Oak Alexander Valley is built for exactly this moment — softer tannins than a Napa Cab, plenty of dark fruit, and a smoky edge that locks in with charcoal-broiled beef. It's not subtle, but neither is a good steak.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Steakhouse 100 does exactly what it promises: a dependable, California-heavy wine list designed to flatter a prime cut without making anyone think too hard. Send your friends here for the steak; just don't expect the wine list to surprise them.
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