Bourbon-Forward with Wine Playing Second Fiddle
Palm Beach · Palm Beach · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed February 23, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The name tells you where their heart is: whiskey first, wine second. The list exists more as an obligation than a passion project, with safe selections that won't scare off the bourbon crowd. Everything feels designed not to distract from the main attraction.
Expect the usual suspects: California Cabs that everyone recognizes, a few Napa heavy-hitters for spenders, and token international selections that check boxes without taking risks. The list leans heavily American, which makes sense given the restaurant's identity, but it plays it so safe you could set your watch by it. No deep cuts, no emerging regions, no somm showing off—just the wines that move reliably in steakhouse-adjacent spaces. The Palm Beach location probably means markup reflects the zip code more than the juice.
Glass pours likely stick to the greatest hits: a Napa Cab, a buttery Chardonnay, maybe a Malbec for the red blend crowd. Rotation is probably minimal—these are bottles that sell themselves while the bartenders focus on Old Fashioneds. Portions are generous enough, but don't expect anyone to geek out about terroir between whiskey flights.
Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise Petite Sirah — $48
Big, bold, fruit-forward—exactly what works with their charred proteins, and priced where you won't wince
Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana
If they stock it, this Super Tuscan offers Sassicaia's baby brother at a fraction of the price—more complexity than the Napa bludgeons
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $120+ for a bottle you can grab at Total Wine for $80—pure name recognition tax in a resort town
Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel + Smoked Brisket
Zin's peppery fruit and high alcohol cut through the fat and smoke without fighting the char—California's answer to BBQ
✔️ The Bottom Line
Warren knows its lane: whiskey temple with a wine list that services the non-bourbon drinkers. If you're here for the spirits program, order confidently. If you're here for wine, temper expectations and stick to the value plays.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Florie's is a reliable, well-run wine program with a knowledgeable sommelier and a list that knows its strengths — just don't expect adventure or aggressive pricing. If you're in Palm Beach and want a glass of something good with excellent food, Sam Scales has your back.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach is the real deal — a focused, deeply stocked Italian and French list with producers serious enough to justify the Best of Award of Excellence on the wall. The pricing is steep, as you'd expect in Palm Beach, but the quality of what's in the cellar earns it.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Palm Beach · Palm Beach · Italian
Renato's is the kind of Italian wine list that reminds you why Italy is the greatest wine country on earth — Biondi-Santi, Gaja, Sassicaia, and Ornellaia in one room is not an accident, it's a program. Bring an expense account or a very good reason to celebrate.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Flagler Steakhouse is exactly what it promises — a serious, well-stocked wine program built for the Palm Beach crowd, with a sommelier who can guide you through it and enough bottle depth to reward the curious. The markups run steep, but the credentials are real and the execution is tight.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Café l'Europe is one of the most serious wine programs in South Florida, full stop — the cellar depth alone justifies the trip, even if the pricing reflects its zip code. Send your friends here if they want to drink well in Palm Beach; just tell them to skip the Caymus.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Catablu is exactly what it needs to be for its neighborhood — a reliable, thoughtfully maintained list that won't embarrass you on a date night or bore you entirely. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a solid supporting act for a kitchen that clearly takes food seriously.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Otay Ranch Town Center · Chula Vista · American
BJ's is a fine place to drink a craft beer and eat a Pizookie. It is not a place to drink wine. Order a Brewhouse Blonde, skip the wine list entirely, and save your wine night for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Cheesecake Factory is a perfectly fine place to eat — the wine list just isn't a reason to go. Order a cocktail, split a bottle of Santa Margherita if you must, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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