Old-school steakhouse charm, California classics done right
Washington Township · Dayton · Classic American Steakhouse and Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 3, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at The Paragon Supper Club reads exactly like the room looks — white tablecloths, dim lighting, and zero surprises. You're getting California Cabs, a Chardonnay or two, and a handful of safe Italian and French options that have been anchoring steakhouse lists since the Clinton administration. It's comfortable in the way a well-worn booth is comfortable.
The list leans hard on California with Caymus and Jordan representing the Cabernet contingent — crowd-favorite names that sell themselves so the staff doesn't have to. Rombauer Chardonnay makes its obligatory steakhouse appearance, because of course it does. There's a workable French and Italian section rounding things out, but don't come looking for anything from the Jura or a pét-nat to split before your prime rib. This is a list built for consensus, not discovery.
Expect somewhere between 8 and 16 options by the glass, likely anchored by the same recognizable names that dominate the bottle list — a Caymus pour is almost certainly on there. Rotation appears minimal; this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it glass program that changes with the seasons only reluctantly. It does the job for a pre-dinner pour without embarrassing anyone.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $Unknown — list price not published
Jordan is consistently one of the most fairly priced 'name' Cabs a steakhouse can carry. If Paragon is treating it right, it's the smartest bottle order at the table — approachable, food-friendly, and not trying to be something it isn't.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
In a room where everyone's chasing Caymus, Jordan quietly outperforms for the price. It's the less flashy sibling that actually drinks better with food — especially alongside a filet.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Caymus is a reliable crowd-pleaser, but at steakhouse markups it's almost always a bad deal. You're paying a significant premium for the brand recognition, and in a blind pour, most tables couldn't justify the price difference over Jordan. Save the money or apply it toward an extra pour.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley + Filet Mignon
Jordan's Alexander Valley Cab has enough dark fruit and structure to stand up to a filet without steamrolling it the way a bigger Napa Cab can. It's the match that makes the steak taste like the kitchen intended.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Paragon Supper Club is doing exactly what it promises — a reliable, old-school supper club experience with a wine list that won't challenge you but won't let you down either. Send a friend here if they want a good bottle of Jordan with their prime rib and zero wine stress; steer them elsewhere if they're hoping to find something new.
Miamisburg/Dayton Mall · Dayton · Steakhouse
The wine list is an afterthought dressed up in a laminated card — but the prices are fair enough that ordering a glass won't ruin your night. Come for the steak, drink the Coppola Cab, and don't look at the list too hard.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Dayton Mall/Miamisburg · Dayton · Casual American Restaurant and Brewhouse
BJ's Dayton is a beer restaurant with a wine list stapled to the back, and the wine list knows it. Come for the Pizookie and the craft beers — but if you do drink wine here, show up on a Monday and order something simple.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
The Greene · Dayton · Italian
Bravo is not a wine destination, and it doesn't try to be — but Wednesday nights at the bar with $7 pours of Ruffino Chianti and a pasta dish is genuinely a decent night out in Beavercreek. Skip the wine list the other six nights unless you're okay paying chain markups for supermarket bottles.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
The Greene · Dayton · Upscale American Steakhouse
Fleming's Dayton is a reliable, well-run steakhouse wine program that does exactly what it promises — it just charges a lot for the privilege. Come for Social Hour, drink smart, and don't let anyone talk you into the Caymus at bottle price.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
Dayton Mall/Miamisburg · Dayton · Seafood
Bonefish Grill Dayton is a decent dinner spot for seafood, but the wine list is a national template — not a local program anyone actually thought about. Order the Nobilo, enjoy the fish, and save your wine ambitions for somewhere that has any.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Dayton Mall/Miamisburg · Dayton · Italian Chain
Olive Garden's wine list is a corporate checkbox, not a wine program — markups are steep on bottles that retail for under $12, the list never changes, and nobody on the floor is going to steer you anywhere interesting. Stick to the Chianti or the Ste. Michelle Riesling, skip the Moscato upsell, and manage your expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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