STK Los Angeles

The wine list at STK Los Angeles reads like a greatest hits of California Cabernet — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, all the usual suspects lined up in a row. It's confident, it's consistent, and it knows exactly who it's selling to. If you came here hoping to discover something off the beaten path, you might want to recalibrate.

This is a California-forward list built squarely around Napa and Sonoma power players — Stag's Leap, Jordan, Duckhorn, Far Niente, Cakebread — with little appetite for detours into Burgundy, Rhône, or anywhere that requires explanation. The depth within its lane is real: you can climb from an approachable Jordan Cabernet up to Opus One depending on how the evening is going. What's missing is any sense of adventure — no natural wines, no left-field Spanish or Italian picks to break the monotony. Wine Spectator has recognized this list since 2021 with an Award of Excellence, which tracks: it does what it does with genuine competence.

With 20-35 options by the glass in the $14-$22 range, there's enough here to drink well without committing to a bottle. The Cakebread Chardonnay by the glass is a reliable anchor for white drinkers, and Cabernet by the glass options give the table flexibility. Don't expect anything rotating or experimental — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program.