Napa Classics Meet the Caloosahatchee River
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Steakhouse / American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 16, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Firestone Grill Room reads exactly like the room looks — white tablecloths, river views, and zero surprises. It's a well-executed steakhouse list built for the guest who already knows what they want before they sit down. Comfortable, familiar, and not trying to impress anyone who's been to a wine shop lately.
The list leans hard into California Cabernet country — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, and Stags' Leap all make appearances, which will make exactly the right kind of Fort Myers diner very happy. Argentina and Italy get a nod, probably to cover the Malbec crowd and token Pinot Grigio drinkers, but don't expect any deep cuts from Priorat or the Willamette Valley. With 80–120 bottles on the list, there's enough range to navigate a dinner without feeling trapped, but this is a greatest-hits collection, not a curated program. The gaps are real — no meaningful Burgundy presence, no Rhône, and the by-the-glass Meiomi Pinot Noir signals the list is designed around broad recognition rather than quality ceiling.
Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass is a respectable count for a steakhouse of this size, and they'll get you through a meal without forcing a full bottle commitment. The problem is that the glass program mirrors the bottle list — dependable brands, predictable grapes, and no rotation that suggests anyone's actively tending it. If Meiomi is your benchmark for Pinot Noir, this glass program will feel perfectly fine; if it isn't, order a bottle of Jordan and move on.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently punches above its restaurant markup — it's a polished, food-friendly Sonoma Cab that holds its own next to a ribeye without requiring you to spend Silver Oak money. At a steakhouse running $$$-$$$$ on entrees, it's the move that keeps the dinner bill from going sideways.
Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Most guests at a place like this reach straight for Caymus or Silver Oak by name recognition alone. Stags' Leap Winery — not to be confused with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars — tends to get overlooked on lists like this, but it's a genuinely structured Napa Cab with more savory depth than its flashier neighbors. Worth the pivot.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi retails for around $15 and tastes like it was engineered for a grocery store endcap. In a $$$$ steakhouse setting, the glass price almost certainly doesn't reflect that reality. It's not a bad wine — it's just the wrong wine for this room and this price point.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + USDA Ribeye
Silver Oak Alexander Valley runs riper and rounder than its Napa counterpart — that soft, vanilla-kissed fruit structure is exactly what you want cutting through the fat on a well-marbled ribeye. It's a crowd-pleasing combination that actually makes sense, not just a name-drop pairing.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Firestone Grill Room is a reliable, no-drama wine destination for steakhouse standards done well — you won't be wowed, but you won't be sent home disappointed either. If California Cab is your religion, this is your church; just be ready to tithe a little extra on the markup.
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