Red velvet, big reds, zero apologies
Midtown · New York · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 8, 2026
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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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