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Irvine Spectrum · Irvine · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 22, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed STK Steakhouse – Irvine Spectrum’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 STK Irvine arrives like the restaurant itself — confident, a little loud, and very Napa-forward. You're not going to find weird natural pours or obscure Jura whites here; this is a list built to move bottles to people who know what they want and are happy to pay for it. The DJ hasn't started yet, but you can feel it coming.
The list runs deep on California reds, with Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Duckhorn all making appearances — essentially a greatest-hits compilation of Napa and Sonoma crowd-pleasers. France gets a nod through Bordeaux, and Italy shows up with enough presence to give the list some geographic range beyond the 101 corridor. Far Niente represents the Chardonnay side of Napa with authority, though the white wine section feels secondary to the red-meat-forward identity of the program. If you're hunting for grower Champagne or something from the Southern Rhône, keep hunting.
With 20-30 by-the-glass options, STK isn't skimping on the pour program — that's a legitimate range for a steakhouse of this scale. Expect the usual suspects to dominate the glass list: Cab, Chardonnay, maybe a Merlot or two. Rotation appears minimal; this is a list that plays the same setlist every night.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $95
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in restaurants — it's an approachable, food-friendly Cab that won't fight your steak. At a place where the bottles north of it cost significantly more, this is your smart play.
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley
Everyone at the table is ordering Cab, and Duckhorn Merlot just sits there waiting to be discovered. It's plush, structured, and frankly ideal with a filet — but the Cab hype means fewer people reach for it, which occasionally means better availability and less markup pressure.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Caymus is a fine wine. It is also one of the most marked-up bottles in American steakhouses. By the time it lands on your table here, you've paid a significant premium over retail for a wine that's already priced as a brand, not a value. The wine is consistent; the price is not justified.
Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley + Lobster mac and cheese
Far Niente's Chardonnay brings enough richness and toasty oak to match the lobster mac without drowning it — the acidity cuts through the cream sauce and the weight holds up to the dish. It's the rare moment on this list where white wine earns its seat at the table.
The Bottom Line
STK Irvine is a reliable choice if you're already committed to the steakhouse experience and want a list that won't embarrass you in front of a client or a date. Just go in knowing you're paying for the room as much as the wine.
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The real headline here is the Monday–Thursday deal: half-price South American bottles under $150, available in both the dining room and bar. That's a legitimately good incentive to plan your Fogo visit mid-week. The wine list isn't pushing any boundaries, but at half-price it doesn't need to — grab something from Argentina, let the gaucho do his thing at the table, and call it a win.
Plays It Safe
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· Irvine · Steakhouse
Fleming's Irvine delivers exactly what it promises: a wide, competent, California-forward wine list that covers all the bases for a steakhouse crowd. The markup is real — this is not a list for value hunters — but the by-the-glass depth is genuinely good and the Loosen Bros. Riesling at $11 is the rare honest deal hiding in plain sight. If you want adventure, look elsewhere; if you want a reliable glass with your ribeye in Irvine, this gets the job done.
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· Irvine · New American
Benchmark is a genuinely pleasant surprise for Irvine — a short, owner-driven list that punches above its modest size by leaning hard into Paso Robles producers who actually deserve your attention. If you're a Cab-or-nothing drinker, you might feel constrained; if you're willing to follow the owner's enthusiasm toward Law Estate Grenache or a Bodega de Edgar Tempranillo, this list rewards the curious.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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· Irvine · New American
Reunion Kitchen isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list proves it. Three by-the-glass pours from mass-market California producers, priced at a premium — this is a wine program on autopilot. Order a cocktail or a beer and save the wine for somewhere that actually thought about it.
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Corona del Mar · Irvine · New American and Seafood
CdM is genuinely worth your Wednesday. Half-price wine on an already polished dinner menu is a real offer, and the room alone justifies a reservation. We just can't tell you which bottle to order yet — the wine program is opaque enough that you'd be flying blind without a server who actually knows the list. Come for the Dirty Pasta and the vibe; if the wine follows, consider it a bonus.
Plays It Safe
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Irvine Business Complex · Irvine · Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davio's Irvine is the wine list equivalent of a reliable business-class seat — comfortable, well-organized, and priced at a premium you'll notice. The by-the-glass program is the real strength here; thirty options with some genuinely good producers mixed in means you can eat well and drink reasonably well in the same visit. If you're hoping to geek out on the bottle list or find anything that'll make you lean forward in your chair, keep looking — but for a weeknight dinner or a client meal, this gets the job done without embarrassing anyone.
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· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
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East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
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· Acworth · Steakhouse
AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
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