Old Hollywood Power Lunch, California Cab Approved
Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 21, 2026
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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.
Downtown Los Angeles · Los Angeles · French-inspired, New American
Perch is a place people go for the view, the scene, and the Instagram moment — the wine list knows this and doesn't try very hard. Order something simple, enjoy the skyline, and save your serious wine drinking for a restaurant that wants to earn it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hollywood · Los Angeles · Upscale Italian, Seafood
Marino is a reliable, well-curated Italian wine list that earns its stripes on selection and staff knowledge, even if the pricing makes you wince on the everyday bottles. Send a friend here for the Guidalberto and the Franciacorta — just steer them away from anything under $60.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Hollywood · Los Angeles · Neapolitan Italian, Pizza
Da Michele's wine list is narrow by design and better for it — a focused, fairly priced tour through Southern Italy that most pizza spots in LA wouldn't dare attempt. If you're even mildly curious about Campanian wine, this is one of the better excuses in the city to start learning.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Los Angeles · Los Angeles · Seafood
Water Grill is a reliable choice for serious wine with serious seafood — the list is deep enough to reward exploration, and the sommelier presence means you can actually ask for help. The markups sting, but this is Downtown LA and you knew that walking in.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Bel-Air · Los Angeles · Modern Californian with European/Mediterranean influences
This is a serious wine list dressed in a garden party — the depth is real, the sommelier is engaged, and if you're willing to pay the Bel-Air premium, the experience delivers. Just go in knowing the bill will reflect the hedge-lined address.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Beverly Grove / West Hollywood · Los Angeles · Greek / Mediterranean
Kassi Club is a party restaurant with a wine list that punches above its vibe — if you ignore the markup and order Greek, you're going to drink well. Send a friend here specifically to work through the indigenous varietals; just tell them to skip the Chablis.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
I-35 / North Creek · Laredo · Steakhouse
Outback Laredo's wine program is a national chain doing national chain things — predictable, overpriced relative to quality, and staffed by people who aren't expected to know anything about what they're pouring. Come for the Bloomin' Onion, stick to a cocktail, and save the wine order for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Creek / I-35 · Laredo · Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse is not a wine destination — it's a steakhouse chain where wine clearly wasn't part of the concept. Order a beer, order a cocktail, and save the bottle for a restaurant that's actually trying.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse Laredo is a great spot for a $17 steak and a bucket of rolls — the wine list is an afterthought and everyone involved knows it. Order a margarita, or grab the Ste. Michelle Riesling and call it a night.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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