Bison on the plate, Cabernet in the glass
Oak Street · Bozeman · American steakhouse with emphasis on bison and classic comfort food · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 18, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Ted's reads exactly like the room looks — comfortable, unpretentious, and built for people who are here for the bison, not the Burgundy. It's a chain list done reasonably well: recognizable names, approachable prices, nothing that's going to make you feel talked down to or ripped off.
The list leans hard into California and the Pacific Northwest, which is a sensible call given what's on the menu. You've got your Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, your Meiomi Pinot Noir, your Rodney Strong Cab — the kind of lineup that gets nodded at by 90% of tables without a second thought. Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling is a smart Washington State inclusion, especially against the richer bison preparations. There's no real depth here — no Old World representation, no interesting outliers — but what's present does the job without embarrassing anyone.
The by-the-glass program runs 8 to 14 options, which is a solid count for a steakhouse of this size and scope. Prices hover between $10 and $18, keeping things accessible for a Bozeman crowd that knows what it wants. Don't expect rotation or seasonal surprises — this list was set and hasn't moved much since.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $10–$12/glass
Washington Riesling at entry-level pricing is always a smart order. Ste. Michelle makes a clean, food-friendly version that cuts through rich bison fat better than any Chardonnay on this list.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most people skip Riesling at a steakhouse, which is a mistake. This one has enough structure and acidity to hold its own against bold flavors, and it's almost certainly the most interesting bottle on the list that nobody's ordering.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is everywhere, and there's a reason — it's soft, sweet-ish, and easy to drink. But at steakhouse markup, you're paying restaurant prices for a $14 retail bottle that leans sugary. Put that money toward the Rodney Strong Cab instead.
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon + Grilled bison steak
Bison is leaner than beef but packs serious flavor, and the Rodney Strong Cab — structured, fruit-forward, with enough tannin to handle the char — is the obvious dance partner here. It's not a complicated pairing, but it works every time.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Ted's Montana Grill isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be. The list is fair, the prices are reasonable, and the picks line up sensibly with what's coming out of the kitchen. Send a friend here for the bison — and tell them to order the Riesling.
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