Prime steaks, classic pours, no surprises
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Brickhouse - Bend’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Brickhouse reads exactly like you'd expect from a polished steakhouse in a historic firehall — Napa heavy, California-centric, and built to impress a table of beef lovers ordering by name recognition. There's a Wine Spectator award on the wall, which tells you the list has depth and consistency, even if it's not here to challenge you.
At 100-150 bottles, this is a real list — not a token effort. The cellar leans hard into California Cabernet, with marquee names like Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, and Stag's Leap doing most of the heavy lifting. Given the restaurant's location in Oregon wine country, the regional representation feels like a missed opportunity — you'd hope for more Willamette Valley Pinot Noir depth on a list this size. What's here is reliably good and crowd-approved, but adventurous drinkers will find the terrain familiar fast.
With 12-18 by-the-glass options, there's enough variety to work with across a full dinner. Expect the usual suspects — a Cab, a Pinot, a Chardonnay — poured at steakhouse prices. Rotation doesn't appear to be a focus here; the program feels more "set it and forget it" than dynamically curated.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently punches above its price point among Napa-adjacent Cabs — it's approachable, food-friendly, and genuinely good. On a steakhouse list loaded with $150+ bottles, it's the move that gets you the most wine for the dollar without slumming it.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap gets overshadowed by flashier cult Cabs, but it has serious pedigree — this is the producer that beat the French in the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Most tables walk past it for Caymus without realizing what they're skipping.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, carries a premium brand tax, and gets marked up aggressively on restaurant lists. You're paying for the label recognition more than what's in the glass at this point — the Jordan next to it drinks just as well for less.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Bone-in New York Strip
Silver Oak Alexander Valley is plush, fruit-forward, and built for red meat — the approachable tannin structure holds up to the strip's fat and char without fighting it. It's a crowd-pleaser pairing that actually earns the label.
The Bottom Line
Brickhouse is a dependable steakhouse wine list — well-stored, name-brand Cabs in a great room with serious beef. If you're looking for discovery and value, you'll hit a ceiling fast, but if you want a confident glass next to a prime ribeye, it delivers.
Westside · Bend · American, Brew Pub
Start with Rock Point if Pinot Noir is your preference, or Greenwing if you want Pinot Grigio. The posted menu keeps six of its seven wines in one price band, but leaves the serving labels unstated. Ask before ordering; this guide is based on the menu, not an onsite tasting.
Westside · Bend · New American
Set the pairing budget first: $50 standard or $100 reserve, added to the $120 tasting menu. Bringing your own? Posted corkage is $40 per 750 ml bottle; confirm any other conditions. These posted terms were checked in September 2026, not assessed through an onsite tasting.
· Bend · Italian, French, Mediterranean
Start with the $14 Durello, then give a less familiar grape a turn. This guide uses the posted glass menu checked in September 2026; confirm availability. It doesn't rate service or cellar conditions.
Old Mill District · Bend · Wine Bar
For a Va Piano visit in Bend, head to the Wine & Champagne Bar at 425 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 301. Confirm the current wines and pour prices directly, and reserve ahead for groups of six or more. The winery’s subscription page is not a tasting-room menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Eastside · Bend · Casual American café with wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced dishes
Do not use this Eastside review to plan a current Jackson’s Corner visit. Sunriver Brewing lists its Eastside Pub at the Cushing Drive address; Jackson’s Corner lists 845 NW Delaware Avenue. Confirm the location and current wine menu directly before making plans.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Bend · Italian
Salute isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's built a list that actually respects the cuisine it's serving — and in a casual Italian spot in Bend, that puts it well ahead of the competition. Send a friend here, point them at the Vermentino or the Le Volte, and they'll thank you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Bourbon Steak Irvine is running one of the most ambitious wine programs in Orange County — 225 labels, 31 by the glass, and a list with genuine personality beyond the expected steakhouse anchors. Markups get steep at the top end, but the by-the-glass range at the $15–$32 tier offers real drinking at fair prices. If you care about what's in your glass, this list rewards the attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Irvine · Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Costa Mesa is exactly what it is: a well-run corporate steakhouse with a Champagne list that punches above the room's ambition and a Chardonnay section that covers the safe California bases reliably. Markups are steep throughout and the list doesn't take any risks, but if you know what you want — a glass of Hartford Court or a bottle of Schramsberg before your steak — you'll be fine. Just don't come looking for discovery.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Honolulu · Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Hawaii's wine list does what the brand does everywhere — it's safe, corporate, and priced to capture resort-market margins. The Champagne selection is genuinely deep and includes some worthwhile picks like the Paul Bara and the Llopart Cava, but markups are steep and there's little here to excite anyone looking beyond the obvious. If you're here for a steak and want bubbles, you'll find something that works — just don't expect the list to dazzle you.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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