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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 25, 2026
RagingWine reviewed STK Washington DC’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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STK's wine list arrives looking impressive — 135 labels sounds like a lot — but flip through it and you realize fast that you've seen this list before. It's the greatest hits of American restaurant wine buying: Caymus, Rombauer, Whispering Angel, Kim Crawford. Every bottle a familiar face, none of them surprising.
The list leans hard on California Cabernet and Chardonnay, which makes sense for a steakhouse but leaves almost no room for curiosity. Reds are dominated by names like Bonanza by Caymus, Decoy by Duckhorn, and Caymus itself — safe, recognizable, and almost certainly marked up to match the room. The white selection follows the same playbook: Rombauer Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. There's a nod to Old World in the Champagne section with Veuve Clicquot and Moët, but that's about as adventurous as it gets. No Burgundy, no Barolo, no Rhône — just a list designed to let guests order something they've heard of without a second thought.
The by-the-glass program covers Bubbles, White, Rosé, and Red, and the producers on pour are exactly what you'd expect: La Marca Prosecco, Whispering Angel, Rombauer. It's functional, not inspired. Rotation or any kind of seasonal BTG program shows no sign of existing here.
The Bottom Line
STK DC is a vibe restaurant that treats wine as an accessory, not a feature. If you're here for the scene, the cocktails will serve you better than the list ever will.
Washington · Washington · American, European
A wide, global list with a few themed pages that give you something to choose from beyond Napa. Order the Rappahannock oysters with the Bichot Chablis, or the filet with the 16 Terrazas Malbec, and confirm availability on the day. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or retail markups.
Shaw · Washington · Wine Bar
Barkada's list is short but wide-ranging, with 13 wines by the glass and bottles from $52 to $90. Start with the $13 Petraio Nero d'Avola or the $13 Furst Elbling, or try the $24 flight of four if you want to taste around; the Kobal Sipon at $56 is the only Slovenian bottle on the list. Confirm current availability and prices; this unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · American
Try the Blandy's 10yr Sercial Madeira at $5 per ounce, or the $25 four-style flight, before you commit to a bottle. For bigger tables, the Altos Las Hormigas Malbec on tap is $52 for 500mL. Confirm availability and prices, since the lists are dated October 2026. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
· Washington · Middle Eastern / North African
Maydan's glass list is a good place to try wines from Lebanon, Georgia, Armenia and Morocco without committing to a bottle. Start with the $15 Mersel Phoenix Skin Contact, then move to the $20 Syrocco if lamb is on the table. Confirm availability and prices, since the menu is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks menu, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · American, Steakhouse
Start with the Occidental 'Freestone' Pinot Noir at $30 a glass, or the Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio at $17 if you want to keep it light. The list is large, so check the by-the-glass page first and confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · American, French
This is a deep list with a dedicated Virginia section, and the glass page is the practical way in. Start with the Domaine de la Milleranche Juliénas at 20 on the glass page, or ask about the Boxwood Estate Reserve at 130 if you want a Virginia bottle. Confirm pricing, because the list is dated October 7th, 2026. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Try the $60 half bottle of Cristom Pinot Noir or ask about the $60 Kerner, the lowest full-bottle price, or order the Azelia Barolo at $270 with the Dry Aged New York. Confirm vintages and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Steakhouse
Try the Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Reserve or the Tenuta Guado Al Tasso 'Il Bruciato' if you want a red that is not Napa Cabernet, and ask for glass prices because the menu does not post them. Confirm the current list when you book. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or retail markups.
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · Steakhouse
Halls' Beverage Book is a big-ticket steakhouse list, but the By the Glass page gives you real range before you commit to a bottle. Start with the Vincent Azcuenaga Malbec at 15/65 or the Demarie Nebbiolo at 18/70, and ask which number in each pair is the glass. Check the current Beverage Book before you plan around a bottle; this unrated guide covers the posted Beverage Book, not service, storage or markups.
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