Steak-Forward, Wine List Plays It Safe
North Murfreesboro · Murfreesboro · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 1, 2026
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The wine list at The Chop House Murfreesboro reads exactly like you'd expect from a polished chain steakhouse — familiar names, safe bets, nothing that's going to challenge you or surprise you. It's clearly built for the table that wants a Cab with their ribeye and doesn't want to think too hard about it. That's not necessarily a knock, but it does set the ceiling.
The list leans heavily on California and Washington State, which makes sense for a steakhouse crowd — these are wines people recognize and trust. You'll find Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon representing Napa at the higher end, Bogle Cab holding down the value tier, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling as a lone nod to Pacific Northwest whites. Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay rounds out the approachable middle ground. What's missing is any real Old World representation — no Bordeaux, no Malbec from Mendoza, no Italian reds to speak of — which leaves the adventurous drinker with nowhere to go.
The by-the-glass program runs 12 to 20 options depending on the season, which is a reasonable spread for a casual steakhouse. Expect the usual suspects — house Chardonnay, a Cab or two, maybe a Merlot — at $8 to $16 a pour. Rotation feels minimal; this is a set-and-forget program, not one with a lot of creative energy behind it.
Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon — $30
Bogle punches above its weight class for everyday California Cab — solid fruit, no sharp edges, and at the lower end of the bottle list it's the move if you're splitting a steak and want something dependable without blowing your budget.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most people at a steakhouse skip right past Riesling, which is a mistake. Washington State Riesling has enough acidity and structure to cut through rich dishes, and Ste. Michelle is one of the best values in the category. If you're ordering salmon or a pork chop, this bottle earns its keep.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
KJ Chardonnay is a $14 bottle at any grocery store. At steakhouse markup, you're paying a significant premium for a wine you could grab on the way home. There's nothing wrong with the wine itself — it's just not worth the restaurant price when better options exist on the same list.
Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon + Ribeye
Stags' Leap Cab brings enough dark fruit and soft tannin structure to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without overwhelming the beef. It's the list's best bottle for the purpose this restaurant was literally built around — and for once, the classic call is also the right one.
The Bottom Line
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.
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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MIA
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Acceptable
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Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
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Basic Stemmed
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Crowd Pleasers
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