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National Harbor · Steak House
Reviewed April 15, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Voltaggio Brothers reads exactly like you'd expect from a sleek casino steakhouse with celebrity chefs attached — California heavyweights front and center, prices that remind you the house always wins. It's not trying to surprise you, and it doesn't. What it does deliver is a focused, confident California program with real depth in Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by an actual sommelier who knows the list.
With 200-300 selections and a laser focus on California, this is a list built for the steak-and-Cab crowd, and it executes that mandate well. You'll find the expected names — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Far Niente — which signals a program designed to reassure rather than challenge. Opus One and Paul Hobbs make appearances for the big spenders, so there's upward range if you want it. What's largely missing is anything off the beaten path: Burgundy depth, domestic outliers, or anything that would make a wine nerd lean forward.
Twenty to thirty by-the-glass options is genuinely generous for a steakhouse, and the $15–$25 range keeps things accessible without feeling cheap. The selection skews predictably toward California reds, which makes sense given what's on the plates, but don't expect any surprises — this is a pour-what-sells operation.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 (est.)
Jordan consistently punches above its price in a list full of luxury upsells. It's the most restrained, food-friendly Cab on a list that otherwise leans ripe and opulent — exactly what you want with the dry-aged ribeye.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Everyone reaches for Caymus or Silver Oak on autopilot, but Stag's Leap brings more structure and terroir nuance for roughly the same money. It's the move for anyone who wants Napa Cab with some actual backbone.
Opus One
Opus One is a trophy pour, and the casino-adjacent pricing reflects that. You're paying heavily for the label in a room that already has a steep markup built in. Save it for a cellar where you control what you paid.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Lobster Bisque
Far Niente Chardonnay has the weight and richness to stand up to a cream-forward lobster bisque without getting lost in it — and it bridges the gap between surf and turf for anyone ordering both.
The Bottom Line
Voltaggio Brothers is a dependable, well-run California wine program that won't embarrass you or surprise you — exactly what a hotel steakhouse of this caliber should deliver. Send a friend who loves Napa Cab and a good steak; don't send them if they're hoping to discover something new.
Washington · Washington · Steak House
A 20-wine by-the-glass list with every pour between $14 and $30, split across four sparkling, six white, two rosé and eight red. With a steak, start with the $26 Clos Duval Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or the $22 Monte Antico Supremus; for the cheapest glass, take the $14 Dr. Loosen Riesling. Pour sizes aren't posted and the page is undated, so confirm today's wines. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Chicago Loop · Chicago · Steak House
A Napa-leaning Cabernet list with a Library & Reserve section that reaches 3,098 and glass pours from $13.99 to $49.99. Start with the $15.99 Broadbent Cabernet by the glass, or the $41.99 Stag's Leap Artemis if the ribeye is on the table, and confirm current availability since the list does not guarantee vintages. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Union Square · San Francisco · Steak House
A glass list that does the steakhouse job: 36 pours, a tidy Napa Cabernet set and prices from $13. Order the $15 Beringer Cabernet with your steak, or the $14 Guado Al Tasso Vermentino if you are starting with seafood, and confirm availability since the page is undated and Morton's says pricing may vary. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or markups.
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