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Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed June 21, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list here reads exactly like the room looks — dark wood, white tablecloths, and zero surprises. You know what you're getting before you open it: a California-forward steakhouse list built for expense accounts and anniversary dinners. That's not a knock, just a heads up.
The list leans heavily on Napa Cabernet and California Chardonnay, which makes sense for a Beverly Hills chophouse but leaves little room for adventure. You'll find the usual suspects — Caymus, Stag's Leap, Jordan, Cakebread, Far Niente — executed well but priced accordingly. There's no real exploration of Sonoma, Oregon, or any European alternatives to speak of in the research we found. If you came hoping to dig up a Barolo or a left-bank Bordeaux at a fair price, this probably isn't your night.
The by-the-glass program runs 12–18 options in the $16–$32 range, which tracks for Beverly Hills but still stings a little when you can see the retail ceiling on what's being poured. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program, not one driven by a passionate wine director chasing seasonal finds. You'll get something drinkable, but don't expect anything that makes you put your phone down.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $65
Jordan reliably overdelivers for what it is — structured, food-friendly, and not trying too hard to be Napa. On a list where bottles sprint toward the stratosphere, this is where you anchor your table.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Everyone at this table is ordering Caymus on autopilot. Stag's Leap is the more interesting pour — more elegant, more restrained, and it'll hold up better against a well-marbled ribeye without going toe-to-toe with it.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Caymus is fine. It's also everywhere, heavily allocated, and marked up aggressively at every steakhouse in America. You're paying a premium for a label that's become a self-fulfilling cliché — there are better bottles on this list for the same money.
Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley + Lobster
Far Niente has the richness and oak to stand up to a butter-forward lobster preparation without disappearing. It's a classic California Chardonnay move, and here it actually earns the price tag.
The Bottom Line
The Grill on the Alley is a dependable wine stop if you're already there for the steak and the scene — just don't come expecting a list that surprises you. Stick to Jordan or Stag's Leap, skip the Caymus markup, and let the room do the rest of the work.
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Fogo de Chão's wine list isn't trying to be a destination — it's trying to support a meat-forward meal without emptying your wallet, and it largely succeeds. The South American focus makes geographic sense, the pricing is fair for LA, and there are a few genuinely good bottles hiding in a otherwise safe list. If you're going for the full churrasco experience, grab the Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc or the Catena Alta Chardonnay and let the gauchos do the rest.
Plays It Safe
Fair
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Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · Italian
Il Cielo punches above its list size with some genuinely smart Italian picks and pricing that — especially on the Barolo — borders on generous. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a thoughtful one, and in Beverly Hills that's worth something. If you're going for a special occasion bottle, head straight to the Piedmont and Montalcino section and don't look back.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Hollywood · Los Angeles · Italian
A big-ticket Italian and Napa list with a genuine glass section: 14 wines by the glass from $15 to $85, then 89 bottles from $55 to $3,000. Start with the Prunotto Barolo at $30 a glass, or the Guidalberto at $145 if you want a Bolgheri bottle, and confirm prices because the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks page, not service, storage or markups.
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A Cabernet-first list with 30 glasses and a long bottle book, but no wine prices posted online. If you want a known price, the $9 happy hour Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus is the one posted figure, and if you want to step away from Cabernet, try the Il Bruciato Super Tuscan by the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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An all-Italian list that runs from a $50 Bardolino to a $300 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with 15 wines poured by the glass. Start with the 18 / 72 Rocca del Principe Fiano di Avellino next to the $25 Margherita, or the 16 / 64 Primo Monte orange Trebbiano if you want something off the Chianti track, and confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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A 19-wine glass list where 17 pours land between $14 and $18. Start with the $13 Noble Vines Pinot Grigio or the $14 Intercept Pinot Noir, and put the $17 French onion soup next to a $52 bottle of Whispering Angel; confirm prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
Crowd Pleasers
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
Crowd Pleasers
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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