Corporate steak night, wine list plays it safe
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Reviewed June 25, 2026 · How we review
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.
· Plano · American Steakhouse Grille
What we have here is a six-bottle wine dinner roster masquerading as a wine program — and every one of those bottles comes from the same producer family. That's not a wine list, that's a sponsorship. Until Del Frisco's Grille Plano puts actual curation into its wine program, we'd suggest leaning into the cocktail menu instead.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
· Plano · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Plano isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend otherwise — but that all-day $6 happy hour on South American wines, anchored by solid producers like Alamos and Calina, gives the list a practical generosity that earns it some respect. If you're here for the churrasco experience, the Catena Malbec at $12 is your move. Wine enthusiasts should calibrate expectations accordingly, but nobody's walking away feeling gouged.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Active Program
Acceptable
· Plano · Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Plano delivers a wine list that does its job without doing anything exciting — it's competent, recognizable, and priced for a room where the company card is doing the heavy lifting. If you're here for the steak and want a bottle that won't embarrass you, the list handles that. If you're here to drink well on your own dime, the markup will sting.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Legacy West · Plano · Italian
Taverna – Legacy West is a solid Italian restaurant with a wine program that reflects its roots in northern Italy — if you stick to the regional Italian selections, you're probably in good shape. We'd love more transparency on pricing and pour options before giving it a stronger endorsement, but for Legacy West, this clears the bar comfortably. Go for the branzino and ask your server what's drinking well from the Piedmont section.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · New American
The Mercury is a safe, competent wine list for a polished New American in Plano — you won't be stuck drinking something bad, but you probably won't discover anything new either. If you're here, the Allegrini Ripasso is worth the detour from the obvious picks, and we'd skip the Moët unless someone else is paying.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Healthy New American
Flower Child's wine program exists in name only — six unnamed pours between $9 and $10 tell you exactly how much thought went into this. If you're here for the grain bowls and good vibes, great. If you want to drink wine with intention, you're in the wrong place. Order a sparkling water and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Hoschton · Steakhouse
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
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
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
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Acworth · Steakhouse
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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