Western steakhouse wines that pull their weight
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 4, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Silver Dollar Grill’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into the Silver Dollar Grill and the vibe is immediately clear — this is a place that takes its beef seriously, and the wine list is built to match. It's California-heavy and crowd-forward, which makes sense given the Jackson Hole tourist pull, but there's enough depth here to reward someone who looks past the first page.
The list runs 150-250 bottles with a predictable but well-executed lean toward California Cabernet and Chardonnay, backed by some French selections that give it a touch of legitimacy — Louis Jadot holding down Burgundy, Chateau Ste. Michelle representing the Pacific Northwest. Stag's Leap and Duckhorn show up as the kinds of names that read well on a menu in ski country, and Far Niente Chardonnay adds a prestige anchor at the top end. What you won't find is much in the way of surprises — no natural wine detours, no deep Rhône rabbit holes — but the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence it's held since 2014 tells you the fundamentals are consistently handled right.
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass is a respectable count for a steakhouse of this size, ranging from $10 to $18. The range should cover you whether you're splitting an appetizer or nursing a glass through the whole bison dinner — just don't expect the pour list to rotate aggressively or chase anything seasonal.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $40
At the bottom of the price range, this Washington Riesling is the sleeper pick on a list that otherwise skews toward big reds. It's a genuinely versatile wine that cuts through rich dishes and doesn't ask much of your wallet.
Louis Jadot Burgundy
Most tables here are ordering Caymus without a second thought, which means the Jadot often gets overlooked. For anyone who wants something with a little more finesse and Old World structure alongside the rack of lamb, this is the quiet move.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Look, it's not a bad wine — but in a tourist-facing steakhouse in Wyoming, Caymus is going to carry a markup that rewards the restaurant far more than it rewards you. The name recognition gets priced in hard here.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Wyoming beef tenderloin
Jordan has the structure to stand up to a serious cut of beef without the heavy oak sledgehammer of some California Cabs. It's a classic combination that earns its reputation — the wine's dark fruit and restrained tannins let the tenderloin do its job.
The Bottom Line
The Silver Dollar Grill isn't going to blow any wine nerds away, but it's a dependable, well-maintained list that respects its audience and earns its Award of Excellence. If you're in Jackson and ordering a serious piece of Wyoming beef, you'll drink well here — just come in with a budget and skip the Caymus.
Jackson · Jackson · Canadian, French
Wild Sage is a genuinely surprising wine destination for Jackson — a lodge-dining room that earns its Wine Spectator badge with France and California depth that few mountain-town restaurants bother to build. Prices trend high, but if you're already eating here, lean into the Burgundy section and let the fireplace do the rest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Jackson · Jackson · Italian
Glorietta is doing something genuinely uncommon for a mountain resort town: running a focused, Italy-first wine program that actually earns its Wine Spectator credential. Prices run steep — this is Jackson Hole, after all — but if you're after serious Italian wine with your house-made pasta, this is your spot.
Old World Focus
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson · Steak House
The Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse has a sommelier, a Wine Spectator credential, and a list that knows its audience — which is Jackson tourists who want great steak and great Napa Cab, full stop. Send a friend here if they want a proper California red with a serious piece of beef; just warn them to skip Opus One and let Jordan do the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Bellevue · American
13 Coins Bellevue earns its Wild Card badge by being a late-night diner that actually cares enough about wine to stock a geographically diverse list — not groundbreaking, but genuinely unexpected for the format. If Sunday happy hour is your move, this place becomes a legitimately fun spot to drink Washington wine over a Caesar salad at 11pm, which is a sentence we didn't think we'd be writing.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
· Newport News · American
Cheddar's is a casual comfort-food chain, and the wine list reflects exactly that level of ambition — none. Order a beer or a cocktail and save the wine conversation for somewhere that wants to have it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Union Square · San Francisco · American
The Rotunda is a lunch experience first and a wine destination a distant second — the list is safe, the markup is real, and you're largely paying for the address and the atmosphere. Come for the crab salad and the occasion, order something bubbly, and don't go in expecting a serious wine program.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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