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Downtown · Salt Lake City · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 2, 2026
RagingWine reviewed STK Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list reads like a greatest hits album for Napa Cab lovers — Caymus, Jordan, Opus One, all present and accounted for. It's polished, confident, and aimed squarely at the expense-account crowd. Nothing here will surprise you, and that's kind of the point.
STK leans hard into California with Napa and Sonoma doing most of the heavy lifting, plus a respectable nod toward Bordeaux and Champagne for the table-popping crowd. The 100–150 bottle range sounds deep until you realize a lot of real estate goes to familiar brand names rather than producers worth getting excited about. Cakebread Chardonnay is the token white star; rosé is covered by the ever-present Whispering Angel. If you're hunting for Burgundy, Rhône, or anything with a little dirt under its fingernails, you're going to be disappointed.
Fifteen to twenty by-the-glass options is a solid count for a steakhouse, and a sommelier on staff means the pours should be well-maintained. Expect the BTG list to mirror the bottle list — safe, recognizable, California-forward — rather than offer any curveballs. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently punches above its price point relative to the flashier names on this list. It's the move if you want a serious Alexander Valley Cab without paying Opus One money for the privilege.
Whispering Angel Rosé
Most people order it on autopilot, but at a red-meat-forward steakhouse it's genuinely underused as a first-course wine — crisp enough to cut through a rich starter and way more interesting alongside the Lobster Mac & Cheese than any Chardonnay on the list.
Opus One
Opus One is a legitimate wine, but at a venue like STK it's priced as a status symbol first and a drinking experience second. The markup on trophy bottles like this is where restaurants make their margin — you're paying for the name on the table more than what's in the glass.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon + Filet Mignon
Caymus is big, ripe, and plush enough to stand up to a filet without bulldozing it — the fruit-forward profile complements the char on the steak while the soft tannins don't fight the tenderness of the cut. It's the obvious call here, and obvious is sometimes right.
The Bottom Line
STK Salt Lake City delivers exactly what it promises — a well-run, well-staffed wine program built for people who want the classics and don't mind paying for them. Just don't come looking for anything off the beaten path, because this list isn't trying to find it.
· Salt Lake City · Steakhouse
STK Salt Lake City has the bones of a wine program but none of the follow-through — three by-the-glass options and a bottle list built around brand recognition rather than quality. Order a cocktail, or spring for the Veuve if you want to feel good about what's in your glass.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sugar House · Salt Lake City · Steakhouse and Seafood with Scandinavian/European Influences
Kimi's earns its reputation as one of Salt Lake City's better nights out, and the wine program has real bones — a sommelier, a thoughtful Italian-leaning list, and proper glassware. Just go in knowing the markups are aggressive on the bubbles, anchor yourself to the Riesling if you're watching the spend, and let the room do the rest of the work.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
9th & 9th · Salt Lake City · Middle Eastern
Mazza isn't a wine destination, but it's doing something genuinely interesting by building a list around Lebanese producers that actually belong on the table with this food. If you're in Salt Lake City and want to drink something you won't find anywhere else in town, this is worth a detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Japanese and Sushi
Takashi is a great restaurant with a wine list that's just along for the ride — functional, safe, and a little overpriced relative to what you get. Go for the sushi, order the Cloudy Bay or the Oregon Pinot, and don't expect the wine program to keep pace with the kitchen.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Seafood and Raw Bar
Market Street Oyster Bar is a reliable spot for wine if you calibrate your expectations accordingly — this is a crowd-pleaser list built for a crowd-pleaser room, and it mostly delivers. Send a friend here for oysters and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, not for a wine education.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Cottonwood Heights · Salt Lake City · Seafood and Steakhouse
Market Street Grill Cottonwood is a dependable neighborhood anchor with a wine list that does exactly what it needs to — nothing more. Send a friend here for the oysters and the Sonoma-Cutrer; just don't send them expecting to discover anything new.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Franklin · Steakhouse
Char is a genuinely enjoyable steakhouse with a wine list that does the job without doing much more. The room earns its keep; the wine program is still a passenger rather than a co-pilot. If you're coming here for the Prime beef and the atmosphere, you'll eat well — just don't expect the list to take you anywhere the food isn't already going. Worth a visit, but bring your own expectations in check at the wine menu.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · Steakhouse
The Grove Steakhouse is a solid pick if you're in a celebratory mood and want serious Champagne options with your cut of beef — the sparkling program alone is worth a look. The rest of the list doesn't take many risks, and the markups on recognizable labels are exactly what you'd expect from a steakhouse at a casino property. Go in with eyes open, steer toward the value picks, and you'll have a good night.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fresno · Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Fresno is a reliable landing pad if someone else is picking the restaurant and wine takes a back seat to a great center-cut filet. The wine program isn't adventurous and markups at this tier tend to sting, but the service is polished and the experience is consistent. If wine is the reason you're going out, look elsewhere — but if it's the steak and wine is just along for the ride, you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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