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Midtown · New York · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Strip House’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You walk into Strip House and the wine list feels like the room — moody, intentional, and built for people who came to spend money. A 400-600 bottle list anchored by California cult cabs and French blue-chips tells you exactly what this place is about before you sit down. It's a Best of Award of Excellence holder since 2016, and the list earns that credential without being flashy about it.
California is the clear north star here — Silver Oak, Caymus Special Selection, Jordan, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, and Harlan Estate cover the full spectrum from crowd-pleasing to holy-grail. Italy shows up strong with Sassicaia and Tignanello anchoring a Tuscan presence that actually complements the red-meat-heavy menu. France gets its due with Château Margaux and Château Pétrus on the trophy end, though the mid-range Bordeaux and Burgundy depth is harder to assess from the outside. The list plays to its audience — big, bold, and unapologetically steak-house.
With 20-30 options by the glass, there's real breadth here relative to most steakhouses in this price bracket. You're not stuck choosing between a generic Cab and a forgettable Chardonnay — this is a program that takes the glass pour seriously. Rotation appears limited, so don't expect anything seasonal or spontaneous, but the quality floor is high.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $80–$120
Jordan punches well above its price point in a room full of three-digit bottles. It's the move if you want a polished Alexander Valley Cab without committing to a Caymus or Opus One splurge — all the structure you need for a dry-aged ribeye, none of the sticker shock.
Tignanello
Most tables at Strip House are ordering California Cabs, which means Tignanello gets overlooked. That's a mistake. This Antinori Super Tuscan — Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc — brings dark cherry, leather, and earthy grip that actually cuts through the fat on a bone-in strip better than most Napa bottles on the list.
Screaming Eagle
Yes, it's Screaming Eagle. Yes, it's a flex. But you're paying a massive restaurant markup on top of an already impossible retail price for a wine that, in this context, you're rushing through between courses. Save the Screaming Eagle for somewhere you can give it the attention it deserves.
Sassicaia + Dry-aged prime ribeye
Sassicaia's Cabernet Sauvignon backbone and firm tannins were basically engineered for aged beef. The wine's tobacco, cedar, and dark fruit notes cut through the richness of the dry-aged crust without overwhelming the meat's natural funk — it's a classic pairing that Strip House's kitchen and cellar are set up to deliver.
The Bottom Line
Strip House is a proper steakhouse wine program — deep in the places it matters, priced steep but without apology, and holding a well-earned Wine Spectator credential. If you're coming for a celebratory ribeye and a serious bottle of California Cab, this is your room.
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Il Buco has one of the most compelling Italian wine lists in New York City — deep, principled, and staffed by people who actually care. The markup is real, so budget accordingly, but this is a room worth splurging in.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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STK Downtown is a place where people order Champagne to celebrate, not to drink — and the wine program is built accordingly. If you're here for the vibe and someone else is paying, pop the Dom and enjoy it; if you actually care about what's in your glass, you're in the wrong room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Upscale Seafood & Steakhouse
Three happy hour wines do not a wine program make. Ocean Prime is a place you eat well and drink safely — but if wine is a priority, this list will let you down before the bread basket arrives.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Midtown is a great place to see and be seen, but the wine list is there to pad the check, not to excite you. If you're here for the experience, lean on the cocktails or grab a glass of Bonanza at the bar — don't expect the bottle list to reward any real curiosity.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown West · New York · Russian-American
The Russian Tea Room treats wine as an afterthought dressed up in Champagne flutes — five famous labels at punishing prices with no range, no by-the-glass program, and no apparent curiosity about wine beyond what looks impressive on a table. Go for the spectacle, order the caviar, but don't come here expecting a wine list.
Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
David Burke Tavern's list is a Chardonnay lover's comfort zone with a solid sparkling section propping up the top — but the narrow focus and steep pricing mean you're paying for familiarity, not discovery. Send a friend here if they want California whites and a glass of Champagne; send them somewhere else if they want to explore.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Norcross · American Steakhouse
The evidence here points to a wine dinner feature list, not an actual wine program — and even by wine dinner standards, five bottles with no pricing and a mystery sparkling wine isn't inspiring. If you're eating at J. Alexander's Peachtree Corners on a regular Tuesday, we genuinely don't know what's on the wine list, and that's not a great sign. Order a cocktail, ask your server what's actually available, and don't plan your evening around the wine.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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CHAR makes it easy to try Finger Lakes wine alongside the steakhouse standards. Our move is Hosmer Cabernet Franc at $16/glass, with Panizzi Vernaccia at $14 for anyone leaning white. Check the per-ounce pricing before ordering a Coravin pour.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Del Frisco's Grille Fort Worth has a wine list the same way an airport newsstand has a wine section — technically true, practically limiting. Order the Tokaji for dessert, drink cocktails with dinner, and don't expect anyone to help you navigate the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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