Cowboys, Cabernet, and Zero Surprises
Jackson Town Square · Jackson Hole · American / Western Steakhouse and Bar Fare · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 21, 2026
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Walk into the Silver Dollar and you're immediately inside a Wyoming postcard — silver dollar-studded bar, live music, the whole cowboy fantasy. The wine list shows up as a supporting character, not the lead. It's tidy, recognizable, and about as adventurous as a ranch hand ordering a ribeye.
The list leans hard on California and the Pacific Northwest, with a New Zealand cameo courtesy of Kim Crawford. You'll find Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon representing Alexander Valley and Meiomi doing its crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir thing — these are grocery store staples dressed up in a hotel restaurant setting. There's no real depth here: no old-world presence, no small producers, no interesting outliers. What you get is a safe, predictable lineup built for tourists who want something recognizable with their bison burger.
The by-the-glass program runs somewhere between 8 and 15 options, which is respectable for a bar-forward spot. Expect the usual suspects — Meiomi, Kim Crawford, maybe a house Cab — at glass prices that start climbing fast given the Jackson Hole tourist tax. Don't expect the pours to rotate with any intention; this list is set and it's staying that way.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $55–$70 est.
Jordan is a known quantity — consistently well-made, food-friendly, and reliably enjoyable with a steak or prime rib. It's not a steal at Silver Dollar prices, but it's the most defensible bottle on the list relative to what you're getting.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Nobody's ordering Sauvignon Blanc at a Western steakhouse, but pair it with the Rocky Mountain trout and you've got a genuinely good match. It's the most food-forward play on a list that otherwise wants you to order red wine and move on.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a $14 bottle at any wine shop in America. Paying Silver Dollar bar prices for something this mass-market and this jammy is a tough sell — you're funding the ambiance, not the wine.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley + Prime Rib
Jordan's structured tannins and dark fruit cut through the richness of prime rib without fighting it. It's a classic pairing executed predictably well — which, at a place like this, is exactly what you want.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Silver Dollar is a genuinely fun place to drink a glass of wine, even if the list itself won't give you anything to talk about. Come for the atmosphere and the steak; the wine is just along for the ride.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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