Corporate steak night, wine list plays it safe
Parkwood & Legacy · Plano · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 25, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Plano’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The Keg's wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a polished steakhouse chain — it's tidy, inoffensive, and built for the person who already knows what they want before they sit down. You're not going to find anything adventurous here, but you're also not going to get lost. Think of it as the wine equivalent of a well-pressed oxford shirt: reliable, unexciting, gets the job done.
The list leans heavily California, which makes sense for a steakhouse crowd — Cabernet Sauvignon is the obvious anchor, with names like Louis M. Martini and J. Lohr Seven Oaks doing the heavy lifting. Italy chips in with the expected Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, and Mumm Napa covers the bubbles. There's a nod to Pacific Northwest and some South American value reds, but don't expect anything outside the mainstream grocery-store orbit. Bordeaux shows up in name more than spirit — no serious old-world depth here.
The by-the-glass program is one of the list's stronger suits — roughly 20–30 options means you're not locked into a bottle for every pour. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc are the crowd favorites and are poured frequently enough that freshness isn't a concern. Glass prices run $9–$18, which is fair for a Plano upscale-casual room, though the ceiling options feel padded.
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon — $45
J. Lohr Seven Oaks is a genuinely solid Paso Robles Cab that punches above its retail price point. At bottle pricing here it's not a steal, but it's the most honest transaction on the list — ripe, structured, and built for red meat.
Mumm Napa Brut
Most people at a steakhouse skip the bubbles entirely, but Mumm Napa with a prime rib appetizer course is a legitimately good move. It's approachable California sparkling, it's not marked up into the stratosphere, and it reads as a flex without being one.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita is a fine wine — the problem is you're paying a significant premium for a bottle you can find at any supermarket for around $20. The markup here doesn't reward you with anything extra. Order it at home; skip it on this check.
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
Louis M. Martini Cab is built for exactly this moment — classic California structure, enough tannin to cut through the fat of a slow-roasted prime rib, and fruit-forward enough that it doesn't demand you think too hard. It's the handshake deal that works every time.
The Bottom Line
The Keg Plano is a dependable steakhouse wine experience — not inspiring, but not embarrassing either. If you're here for the prime rib and a no-drama bottle of Cab, you'll leave satisfied; just don't come looking for discovery.
The Shops at Legacy · Plano · Pizzeria
Grimaldi's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for a pizzeria — recognizable, inoffensive, and Italian-leaning enough to feel intentional. Just don't expect anyone behind the counter to guide you through it, and steer clear of the California crowd-pleasers when the Tuscans are right there.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Seafood
Half Shells isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list knows it — but the seafood-friendly whites, honest pricing, and full by-the-glass program make it a perfectly decent place to drink if you're eating there anyway. Order the Albariño or the Vouvray, skip the Cakebread, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Italian
Palato is doing more with wine than anyone in its neighborhood is giving it credit for — the Enomatic system, the Italian label selection, and fair-to-reasonable pricing make this a genuine find in the Plano dining scene. If you're going for Italian food in the suburbs, this is where you want to drink.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Plano · Italian
Lombardi is a reliable dinner destination where the wine list does its job without embarrassing itself — or impressing you. Come for the handmade pasta and the room; just don't expect the list to steal the show.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Wine Bar
Corner Wines is a small list doing big things, especially if Greek varietals are your thing or you've been wanting to get into them. The value is real, the curation is genuine, and in Plano of all places, that earns some serious points.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Granite Park · Plano · European Bistro
Flamant is a genuinely nice place to drink wine in Plano — the setting does a lot of the heavy lifting, and the Iberian-French focus is a smart identity to build around. The list just needs more courage and more transparency to fully match the room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Il Premio is a steakhouse that took its wine list seriously enough to skip the obvious plays, and the result is one of the more interesting Italian-focused lists in Atlanta right now. It's compact, priced fairly across the board, and built for exploration — whether you're going glass by glass through the Italian regions or just need a solid bottle of Chianti Classico at $72 to make a steak dinner feel right. We'd send a friend here specifically for the wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Steakhouse
Stark's is the rare steakhouse that treats wine as something other than an afterthought or a cash grab. The list is compact but genuinely considered, markups are fair across the board, and the full bottle-to-glass availability is a policy every restaurant should copy. If you're eating in Healdsburg and want to drink well without overpaying, this is a legitimate stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse
Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
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