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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Wingman Metrics
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.
Legacy Area · Plano · Upscale Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Plano is a safe, well-executed wine program with real depth on paper and a knowledgeable staff to help you navigate it — but you're paying steakhouse prices for the privilege, and the list rarely strays outside its California comfort zone. Send your clients here, bring your parents here, but don't expect to be challenged.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Legacy West · Plano · Wine Bar
CRÚ Plano punches well above its Legacy West strip-mall setting — 300 bottles and a genuinely active specials calendar make this worth a dedicated visit, not just a last-resort pour before the movie. Just don't come looking for Burgundy and you'll leave happy.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Parker Road & 75 corridor · Plano · American Brewhouse
BJ's Plano is a beer hall that tolerates wine — the list is safe, the prices are fair enough, and Half Off Wine Wednesday makes it genuinely cheap. If you're here for the Pizookie and a round, grab the Daou and call it a night; just don't expect anyone to geek out with you.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Plano Parkway area · Plano · Italian
Romano's Macaroni Grill Plano isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't pretend to be one either. Show up on a Wednesday, order the Chianti, and you've got a genuinely solid dinner at a price that makes sense.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Preston & 190 area · Plano · Italian Grill
Carrabba's Plano isn't a wine destination, but it's not a wine disaster either. If you're here for dinner with the family and want a solid glass without any drama, the Chianti Classico earns its keep.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Multiple Plano corridors · Plano · Italian-American
The Col d'Orcia Brunello and Bertani Amarone suggest someone, somewhere, tried — but the surrounding list is chain-restaurant autopilot and the markups don't reward your loyalty. Order the breadsticks, nurse the Amarone, and keep your expectations exactly where the laminated menu set them.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Hal's delivers a competent, Napa-forward bottle list that does exactly what a steakhouse wine program is supposed to do — just without much surprise or value mercy. Send a friend here if they want a reliable big-red experience; warn them to leave the credit card breathing room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Houston · Steakhouse
Perry's is a reliable steakhouse wine list — nothing that'll make you rethink your palate, but enough to drink well with red meat if you know where to look. The fortified and dessert wine section is genuinely worth your attention; the rest is competent but forgettable.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
New York Prime's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for its audience — safe, recognizable, and priced for expense accounts. If you know what you want and don't mind paying for it, you'll be fine; just don't come looking for discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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