Serious steak energy, Monday is your move
Grandview Heights · Columbus · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed March 22, 2026
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The wine list here means business — 200-plus bottles spread across California, France, Italy, Oregon, Argentina, and Australia, anchored by a Captain's List that goes all the way to a 2008 Penfolds Grange. The 1920s steakhouse aesthetic isn't just decoration; the wine program leans into that same classic, no-surprises confidence. You know exactly what kind of room you're in.
Napa Cabernet is the obvious center of gravity, with heavy hitters like Opus One 2019, Joseph Phelps Insignia 2019, and Quintessa 2018 anchoring the upper tier — this is clearly the list's strongest suit. California Pinot gets a serious showing too, with Sea Smoke's 'Southing' and 'Ten' from Santa Rita Hills giving the list some real texture beyond just Cab. Italy, France, Oregon, and Argentina fill out the supporting cast without much depth, but enough to keep non-Cab drinkers from feeling stranded. The Captain's List is where the splurge lives; outside of that, the everyday selections are respectable but won't surprise anyone who's dined at a Cameron Mitchell restaurant before.
Fifteen to twenty-five pours by the glass at $11–$19 is a solid range for a steakhouse, covering the usual suspects without feeling lazy. The glass program doesn't appear to rotate aggressively, but the breadth means you can get something reasonable before committing to a bottle. Nothing here is going to make you reconsider your life choices, but nothing should embarrass the kitchen either.
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, North Coast, California, 2021 — $38
At $38, this is the most reasonably priced bottle on a list that trends steep — and on Monday nights it drops to $19. It's not a complex wine, but it's an honest one, and at that price point next to a steak, the math works.
Malbec, Colomé, Salta, Argentina, 2021
Most people at a steakhouse default to California Cab without a second thought, but Colomé's high-altitude Salta Malbec brings something genuinely different — darker fruit, more grip, a rustic edge that plays well with red meat. At $60 it's marked up, but it's worth the detour.
Riesling, A to Z Wineworks, Oregon
At $64 for a bottle that retails around $25, A to Z Riesling is a perfectly fine grocery store wine getting steakhouse pricing. There's nothing wrong with A to Z, but this is a 156% markup on a brand that belongs in a supermarket, not on a list sitting next to Quintessa.
Sea Smoke 'Ten', Santa Rita Hills, 2021 + Filet Mignon
Filet is the leanest cut on the menu and can get lost under a big tannic Cab — Sea Smoke's 'Ten' Pinot brings enough red fruit and structure to stand up to the beef without overwhelming it, letting the tenderness of the filet actually show up on the plate.
Monday — 50% off all bottles under $100 every Monday from 4–9 PM
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Avenue is a reliable, well-staffed steakhouse wine program that knows its audience and plays to it confidently — just expect to pay for the privilege. Come on a Monday and the calculus changes entirely; those half-price bottles under $100 turn a steep list into a genuine night out.
German Village · Columbus · Italian
Cento is the rare Columbus restaurant where the wine list is a genuine reason to go, not just a footnote to the pasta. Matthew Selva's Italian-focused program earned its Wine Spectator nod honestly — send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Columbus · Columbus · Spanish, Catalan
Barcelona has been earning its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2005, and the list holds up — serious Spanish producers, fair prices, and enough glass pours to drink well across a full tapas spread. For Columbus, this is genuinely the best Spanish wine program in the room.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Columbus · Columbus · French, Seasonal
The Refectory has been doing this quietly and correctly since 2003, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence held that long doesn't happen by accident. If you're in Columbus and serious about wine, this is the room — full stop.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Easton Town Center · Columbus · Steak House
Mastro's Columbus is a trophy-wine steakhouse doing what trophy-wine steakhouses do — and doing it well enough to earn a Wine Spectator credential in its first year. If you're celebrating something, drinking California cab with a great steak, and not particularly interested in venturing off the map, this list will absolutely deliver.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Columbus · Columbus · American, Steakhouse
Jeff Ruby's is doing the steakhouse wine list right — deep cellar, Wine Spectator credentials, and enough California firepower to keep any red wine drinker busy all night. Bring your appetite for both the ribeye and the markup, because this room doesn't apologize for either.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Columbus · Columbus · American, Asian
Agni is the best wine list in Columbus most people haven't had a reason to talk about yet — until now. With two sommeliers, a 300–500 bottle program, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence already in its first year, send your friends here and tell them to skip the Caymus.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
North Murfreesboro · Murfreesboro · American Steakhouse
The Chop House Murfreesboro does exactly what it's designed to do: give you a decent glass of California red with your steak at a familiar price point. If you're looking for a wine revelation, you're in the wrong place — but if you just want a solid night out with a reliable pour, it delivers.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Oyster Point / Jefferson Avenue · Newport News · American Steakhouse
LongHorn Newport News isn't a wine destination — it's a steakhouse where wine is an afterthought, priced to extract margin rather than reward curiosity. Order the ribeye, pick the least-bad bottle, and don't expect anyone at the table to talk about what's in the glass.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hanes Mall / Strickland Rd · Winston Salem · American Steakhouse
Firebirds isn't trying to reinvent anything, and the wine list reflects that — it's a dependable, California-forward selection that does its job without embarrassing itself. If you want adventure, look elsewhere; if you want a solid bottle with a good steak in a comfortable room, this gets you there.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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