Strip Steakhouse with 850-Label Global Flex
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 11, 2026
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You crack open a 69-page wine list with 850 labels and realize this isn't your typical Vegas steakhouse wine program. The breadth is staggering—serious Bordeaux depth, California heavyweights, and then curveballs like Chinese wines and 1,700 bottles of Japanese sake. This is a collector's playground disguised as a high-roller steakhouse.
The Bordeaux section runs deep with classified growths and premier crus that would make a Left Bank devotee weep. California gets proper respect with cult Napa cabs and benchmark producers. But the real story is the unexpected range: Chinese whites, Bordeaux blends, and even ice wines sit alongside over 50 Champagne labels including the Delamotte & Salon duo. The sake program alone—1,700 bottles—is more serious than most dedicated sake bars. This isn't a list built by a beverage manager ordering from a distributor catalog; this is a cellar curated by someone who actually geeks out on wine.
The by-the-glass program runs 25-35 pours, which is respectable for a list this deep. You're getting access to solid producers without committing to a $300 bottle, though don't expect any bargains—this is the Wynn. The glass pour quality matches the bottle selection: thoughtful, well-maintained, and rotated with enough frequency that you're not getting oxidized leftovers from last Tuesday.
Delamotte Champagne — $$$
Same ownership as Salon, same vineyards, fraction of the price. This is how you start a steakhouse dinner without blowing your whole budget before the crab cake arrives.
Chinese Bordeaux Blend
Most people skip past the China section to get to Napa. Big mistake. These are serious expressions showing what high-altitude Ningxia terroir can do with classic Bordeaux varieties—and they're conversation starters with your dinner companions.
Standard Napa Cab
The markup on recognizable California names gets brutal in Vegas steakhouses. You're paying Strip tax on bottles you can find at home. Explore the Bordeaux or Chinese sections instead where the pricing feels less punitive.
Japanese Sake (Premium Selection) + Maryland Blue Crab Cake
With 1,700 sake bottles in the cellar, skip the obvious white wine move. A clean junmai daiginjo cuts through the richness of the crab while highlighting the sweetness of the Maryland blue crab better than any Chardonnay.
The Bottom Line
This is a serious wine program wrapped in a Vegas steakhouse package. Yes, the markup stings—it's the Strip, what did you expect—but the depth, variety, and staff knowledge justify the splurge for special occasions. If you're here for the bone-in filet and want wine that matches the ambition, you're in the right place.
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Small but Thoughtful
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
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