Cowboys, Cabernet, and Serious Cellar Depth
Anaheim · Anaheim · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 5, 2026
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Walking into a Western saloon and finding Chateau Margaux on the wine list is a genuine surprise — the good kind. The Ranch wears its country boots proudly, but the wine program underneath all that reclaimed wood and rope decor is dead serious. This is not the list you expect to find in Anaheim, and that's exactly the point.
With 400–600 selections anchored in California and France, The Ranch has built something that would be at home in a Beverly Hills steakhouse. California Cabernet is the obvious heart of the list — Opus One, Caymus Special Selection, Silver Oak, Dominus Estate, Ridge Monte Bello, and Stag's Leap all show up, which tells you the kitchen and cellar are working in lockstep with serious beef on the plate. France isn't an afterthought either: Chateau Lynch-Bages and Chateau Margaux carry genuine weight. The wildcard is the Madeira program — Barbeito and Blandy's give the list a legitimately rare dimension that most California steakhouses completely ignore, and Wine Spectator has recognized this program since 2014.
Twenty to thirty-five pours by the glass is a strong showing, running $14–$30 and covering enough ground that you won't feel trapped ordering a bottle. The range skews California-heavy, which makes sense given the cuisine, but we'd like to see a few more options pushing outside the comfort zone of the usual suspects. Rotation isn't well documented, so don't count on discovery — but what's there is well-maintained.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 est.
Jordan is the quiet overachiever on a list full of trophy bottles. It holds its own next to the big-name Napa Cabs at a fraction of the price, and it's the move if you want California character without the Opus One invoice.
Barbeito Madeira
Most people walk past the Madeira section entirely — their loss. Barbeito is a serious producer making some of the most age-worthy, complex wines on earth, and finding them on a list in Anaheim is genuinely unexpected. Order a pour after your prime rib and thank us later.
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus Special Selection is a crowd magnet, and restaurants know it — the markup here reflects the name recognition more than what's in the glass. There are better, more interesting Cabs on this very list for less money.
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
Montelena is a classic for a reason — structured tannins and dark fruit that stand up to the richness of a thick prime rib cut without steamrolling the beef. It's the kind of pairing that makes you wonder why you'd order anything else.
🔥 The Bottom Line
The Ranch is proof that a saloon can have a soul — and a cellar worth taking seriously. The list is deep, the staff knows their stuff, and if you're willing to look past the big-ticket Napa names, there's real discovery here, especially in that Madeira program.
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Catal is doing the best version of a tourist-district wine list — which still means it's playing not to lose rather than to win. If you're here for a pre-park dinner and want something drinkable without drama, it delivers. Just don't come expecting a wine destination.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Disney District · Anaheim · Mexican
Tortilla Jo's wine list is a tourist trap in list form — overpriced for what it is, underdeveloped for where it sits, and completely indifferent to the cuisine it's supposed to accompany. Order a margarita and move on.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Harbor Boulevard · Anaheim · Upscale American Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Anaheim does exactly what a reliable steakhouse wine program should do — proper storage, proper glass, knowledgeable staff, and a list full of wines people recognize and trust. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here to drink something good with a very good steak, and manage your expectations on the markup.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Anaheim Resort District · Anaheim · Hawaiian Fusion and Seafood
Roy's wine list is a reliable if uninspired companion to a genuinely good meal — it won't ruin your night, but it's not doing the food any favors. Order the butterfish, grab the Sonoma-Cutrer, and save your serious wine curiosity for somewhere that returns the favor.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Anaheim Resort District · Anaheim · Upscale American Steakhouse
Morton's Anaheim is a reliable, well-maintained list built for people who already know what they want — and that's fine, as long as you're not expecting anyone to push your palate. Send your expense-account clients here without hesitation; send your wine-curious friends with a specific bottle already in mind.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Anaheim · Anaheim · Upscale steakhouse and seafood
Mastro's Anaheim is an excellent steakhouse with a wine list that knows exactly what it is and makes no apologies. If you want adventure, look elsewhere — but if you want a well-stored, properly poured Napa Cab to go with a $75 porterhouse in a room that feels like a special occasion, this is your spot.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
CityPlace · West Palm Beach · American
RH Rooftop is a great place to drink wine you already know in a room that photographs extremely well — just don't come expecting to discover anything. If you're a guest who wants reliability and a gorgeous sunset view, this delivers; if you're chasing depth or value, this list isn't going to find you.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Northwood / near downtown · West Palm Beach · American
Table 26 punches above its neighborhood weight with a list that has real ambition and a happy hour program that's one of the best deals in South Florida. The markup on the trophy tier is aggressive, but if you drink smart — and especially if you show up before 6 PM — this place absolutely delivers.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South End / near The Breakers · West Palm Beach · American
Henry's isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either — the list is familiar, the markups are fairer than you'd expect from a Breakers property, and the flight program gives you a reason to explore. Send your friends here for dinner without worrying they'll get gouged on wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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