Wine List Reviews

Station 45 is the best wine program Binghamton's steakhouse scene has to offer, and the room alone makes it worth the visit — just don't expect the list to surprise you. Come for the Napa heavyweights, order the ribeye, and enjoy one of the more atmospheric dining rooms in upstate New York.

Hawthorn Grill is a dependable, handsome steakhouse wine list that earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence without reinventing the wheel. Send a friend here if they want a great glass of California Cab with a serious piece of beef — just tell them to stick to the mid-range bottles and skip the trophy wines.

Bugsy & Meyer's is a dependable California Cab destination inside a Vegas casino hotel — the list is focused, the setting is sharp, and it delivers exactly what a steakhouse crowd expects. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here looking for a great bottle of Napa red with your steak.

Westbank Grill is a genuinely well-run wine program inside a luxury resort — the list is deep, the by-the-glass flexibility is rare and appreciated, and the staff knows what they're talking about. Just know that you're paying resort prices, and adjust your expectations accordingly.

The St. Paul Grill is exactly what it wants to be: a serious steakhouse with a serious California wine program, managed by real sommeliers who know the list cold. It won't surprise you, and it's not trying to — but if you want a flawless Napa Cab with a dry-aged strip in a room that feels like 1987 in the best possible way, this delivers every time.

Local is a genuinely fun spot to eat and drink in Jackson Hole, but the wine list is coasting on tourist traffic and name-brand familiarity. Stick to the by-the-glass Italian pours, avoid anything on the bottle list that you'd recognize from a grocery store endcap, and you'll have a fine night.

The Vermilion Club isn't trying to reinvent the steakhouse wine list, and it doesn't need to — the California depth is real, the execution is consistent, and it delivers exactly what a power-lunch crowd in the Financial District wants. Just know what you're walking into: this is Cab country, the markups are steakhouse-standard steep, and adventurous wine drinkers should calibrate expectations accordingly.

Osso earns its Wine Spectator badge — the California-forward list is well-curated for what it is, and the bottles are stored and served properly. Just go in knowing this is a steakhouse wine list built for comfort, not discovery, and price accordingly.

The Mangy Moose is the best wine list you'll stumble into wearing ski boots, and that's not faint praise — it's a genuinely well-curated 325-label program run by a sommelier inside a building that looks like a hunting cabin exploded. Send your friends here, order the elk, and don't sleep on the Italian Cab Franc.

Prime 47 is a dependable, California-forward steakhouse list that earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — not because it takes risks, but because it executes the classics reliably and keeps the Cabs flowing. Send a friend here if they want a good bottle with a great steak; just don't send them expecting to discover anything new.

Anthony's Chophouse is the wine list equivalent of a well-executed classic steakhouse — it's not going to challenge you, but it's not going to let you down either. If you're in Carmel and you want California Cab with your dry-aged ribeye, this is your room.

The 20's Hideout isn't here to challenge your assumptions about wine — it's here to make sure your Cabernet is cold, your steak is hot, and your evening goes smoothly. For a steakhouse in southern Illinois holding a 12-year Wine Spectator streak, that's a win worth respecting.

Vistro Prime isn't trying to reinvent the wine list — it's trying to be the best version of what a Hinsdale steakhouse wine program should be, and it mostly gets there. If you want California heavyweights poured by someone who actually knows what's in the glass, this is a safe and satisfying call.

Perilla is a genuinely fun concept with a wine list that mostly keeps up — three sommeliers, serious producers, and a Burgundy-California spine that plays well with bold Korean flavors. The markup is real and the list plays it safe beyond the French-Cali lane, but if you engage the staff and lean into the pairings, this is one of the more interesting steakhouse wine experiences in Chicago.

Connors is a reliable steakhouse wine list that knows its audience and plays to it without apology. Send a friend here for a special occasion if they want familiar names and a nice room — just don't send them expecting to be surprised.

The Capital Grille Fort Myers is a reliable play if you want a serious wine experience without much adventure — the sommelier knows the list, the storage is right, and the Generous Pour events are genuinely worth catching. Just know you're paying steakhouse prices for a California-heavy list that rarely surprises.

BLT Prime won't disappoint anyone who wants a safe, competent wine experience alongside a serious steak — but if you're hoping for discovery or value, this list isn't fighting that hard for you. Come for the Blue Monster views and the dry-aged beef; order the Jordan and call it a night.

TJ's Highland Steakhouse is the kind of wine program that makes you do a double-take at the address — a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is no small thing, and this list earns it. If you're within driving distance of Oshkosh and love red wine with red meat, make a reservation.

For a casino floor in Charles Town, West Virginia, this wine list has no business being this good — and that's exactly the point. The Wild Card badge fits: low expectations, legitimate delivery, and a bottle list that holds up to the WS credential on the wall.

River Stone Chophouse is doing real wine work in a market that largely doesn't ask for it — a Best of Award of Excellence is not given out by accident, and this list earns it. Markups lean steep and there's no sommelier on staff, but for a steakhouse night in Suffolk, this is the room you want to be in with a bottle of California Cab.

Fahrenheit 132 is the kind of wine program that makes you reconsider what a regional steakhouse can be — two credentialed sommeliers, a deep-running three-region list, and pricing that doesn't feel punitive. Send your friends here and tell them to order Barolo.

Bohanan's is doing real work on the wine side — a deep, well-curated list in a room that deserves it, even if the pricing leans on the premium end and the staff isn't quite sommelier-level yet. If you're in San Antonio and want a proper bottle with a proper steak, this is your spot.

Dee Lincoln Prime is the real deal — a legitimately deep, properly managed wine program at a high-end North Texas steakhouse that earned its Wine Spectator credentials. Markups are steep, as they are everywhere in this zip code, but the cellar, the staff, and the selection justify the trip if you're willing to spend.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle is the kind of steakhouse wine program that earns its reputation the hard way — with depth, with seriousness, and with a sommelier who actually shows up. The markups are steep across the board, but Wednesday half-price wine night partially redeems that, and the sheer breadth of the list means you can find something genuinely worth drinking at almost any budget above 'casual Tuesday.'

BOA Austin is a proper steakhouse wine program — deep, expensive, and anchored in exactly the regions you want when you're dropping serious money on beef. The markup stings, but Tuesday half-price night rebalances the math in your favor.

Cowboy Star is a dependable steakhouse wine list done right — sommelier on staff, proper storage, and enough depth to keep serious wine drinkers busy. Just don't expect to find anything that will make you forget your dinner conversation; this list is here to serve the steak, not steal the show.

Boulevard Steakhouse is the real deal for Edmond — a Wine Spectator-recognized list with serious California depth, proper storage, and the kind of range that rewards both the Cab-and-steak crowd and the curious diner willing to explore. Markups keep it from being a steal, but for a special night in central Oklahoma, this is where you go.

Bin 54 is punching well above its market in Chapel Hill — a deep cellar, serious producers, and a Wine Spectator credential that's legitimately earned. Pricing skews steep as steakhouses do, but if you're already ordering the ribeye, committing to a proper bottle from this list is the right call.

Strip House is a proper steakhouse wine program — deep in the places it matters, priced steep but without apology, and holding a well-earned Wine Spectator credential. If you're coming for a celebratory ribeye and a serious bottle of California Cab, this is your room.

Harry's is the real deal for anyone who takes Burgundy and Bordeaux seriously — dedicated sommeliers, a deep and properly stored cellar, and a classic steakhouse setting that knows what it is. Markups are steep, as expected for the zip code, but the program has genuine depth that justifies the trip downtown.

Empire Steak House is doing exactly what a serious Manhattan steakhouse wine program should do — deep cellar, prestigious producers, proper storage, and a list that rewards the guest who knows what they're looking for. Markups are steep, but this is Midtown and you knew that walking in; the Wine Spectator credential is earned, not just displayed.

Charlie Palmer Steak IV earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence honestly — the list is deep, the trophy names are real, and the setting makes every pour feel like an occasion. Just know going in that you're paying Manhattan steakhouse prices, and budget accordingly.

Venue is doing something genuinely impressive for Nebraska: a real wine program with depth, proper storage, and a Best of Award of Excellence to back it up. The list plays it safe and the markups sting, but if you want a serious California Cab with a serious steak in Lincoln, this is your place.

Char is a reliable anchor for wine in downtown Rochester — the list has real bones and a few genuinely good picks, but the markups remind you that ambiance costs money. Send a friend here for a special occasion, just steer them toward the Nebbiolo and away from the Champagne.

NanaSteak is a reliable wine stop in a great room — you'll drink well enough without any nasty surprises on the bill, as long as you steer clear of the Champagne markups. Send your friends here for a steak night; just coach them on what to order.

Scotch 80 Prime is a proper Vegas steakhouse wine list — deep, France-and-California dominant, with a real sommelier steering the ship and a half-price Tuesday that makes it accessible on a Tuesday. The markups are steep across the board, but that's the Vegas tax, and the quality is real enough to justify the trip.

Copper Rock is the rare casino restaurant that takes its wine list seriously enough to earn the hardware to prove it — sommelier on staff, Michigan producers represented, and enough depth to keep a wine nerd busy for a full dinner. The markups run steep as you climb the list, but the program earns its Best of Award of Excellence badge, and so does this one.

Pellana is the real deal for the North Shore — a steakhouse that treats its wine list as seriously as its beef, with a California-anchored cellar deep enough to reward multiple visits. The markups are what they are for this category, but the quality and range justify the trip.

St. Elmo is the rare steakhouse that earns its Best of Award of Excellence without feeling like it's trying to impress anyone — the list is deep, the wines are real, and Monday half-price night is genuinely one of the best deals in Indianapolis. The markups can sting, but the bones of this program are excellent.

Wolfgang's Honolulu earns its Rager badge by delivering a genuinely serious wine program in a city where most restaurants are coasting on tourist traffic and markup. Monday half-price wine night is one of the best kept secrets in Waikiki — show up, order the strip, and let Jon point you toward something worth drinking.

Birch & Vine is doing something genuinely rare for the Gulf Coast — running a world-class wine program in a city better known for beach bars and grouper sandwiches. The markups sting at the top end, but the depth, the staff, and the commitment to French and Italian classics make this worth a special trip if wine is part of the reason you're going out.

Shula's is a genuinely impressive California Cab cellar wearing a classic steakhouse suit — the markups sting and the list doesn't wander far from Napa, but if that's your game, this is one of the better places to play it in Southwest Florida. Come on a Wednesday, order the Hillside Select, and stop overthinking it.

Shula's is a classic American steakhouse wine list done right — deep, credentialed, and staffed by people who actually know what's on it. The markups are what they are for a Disney resort property, but the bones of this program are legitimate and the Best of Award of Excellence is well-earned.

Old Hickory Steakhouse defies its convention-resort address with a wine list that's deep, well-sourced, and Wine Spectator-certified for a reason. The markups sting a bit and there's no sommelier to guide you through it, but if you know what you're looking for — or you use this review — you'll drink very well here.

Abe & Louie's is Boca Raton's best argument for the classic American steakhouse wine program — deep in California, credible in Italy and France, and carrying a Wine Spectator pedigree that's earned. The markups will sting and there's no sommelier to help you navigate, but if you know what you want and you want it big and bold, this list delivers.

Black & Blue is a dependable steakhouse wine list — well-stocked, zero risk, and priced for people who aren't flinching at the check. If you came for the ribeye and want a bottle that won't let you down, you'll find one. Just don't come expecting discovery.

Duke's is a reliable casino steakhouse wine list: safe, recognizable, and priced for people who aren't checking the markup. If you're here for the steak and the river view, the Cakebread will do its job — just don't expect the list to surprise you.

David Burke Prime is the rare casino restaurant that takes its wine program as seriously as its protein — the list is deep, the sommeliers know what they're doing, and the bones are genuinely strong. Just go in with eyes open: this is a steep-markup environment, and the real wins are in steering away from the obvious showboats.

801 Chophouse is exactly what it promises — a serious steakhouse with a serious wine list, a credentialed sommelier, and zero ambiguity about what you're getting. Markups are what they are in this category, but if you're dropping money on a prime steak dinner in Denver, this is the room to do it in.

Steakhouse No. 316 is one of the few places in Aspen where the wine list is genuinely as impressive as the room — deep on Burgundy and California, staffed by someone who actually knows what's on the shelves, and worthy of the Best of Award of Excellence hanging on the wall. Yes, it's Aspen prices, but you're getting Aspen quality to match.

LB Steak is the rare suburban steakhouse that takes its wine seriously enough to earn a Wine Spectator credential and actually back it up with names worth drinking. Markups run steep and you won't find a sommelier to guide you, but if California Cabernet and classic Bordeaux are your languages, this list speaks them fluently.

LB Steak is the real deal for a California-focused wine list in San Jose — fair prices, serious depth, and Wednesday half-price wine night makes it an easy recommendation any day of the week. Send your friends here.

L.A. Prime is a proper big-occasion wine list — deep in California royalty, respectful of Burgundy, and housed in a room that feels like the setting deserves it. The markup is real and the staff leans on the list more than their own knowledge, but for a special-occasion bottle with a serious steak overhead, this place earns its flowers.

The Capital Grille Phoenix is a serious wine destination dressed up as a steakhouse — the list is deep, the storage is proper, and the Wednesday half-price program makes it occasionally accessible. Markups run steep across the board, but if you know where to look, there are real wines worth ordering here.

Prime, A Shula's earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — the list is deep, the staff knows what they're doing, and if you're willing to navigate the markups, there are genuinely great bottles to be had here. Send a friend who's celebrating something; just tell them to ask Eric what's worth drinking before defaulting to the Caymus.

Pappas Bros. is the rare steakhouse where the wine program isn't an afterthought — it's the whole point. Send your most wine-obsessed friend here and tell them to budget accordingly.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle is where you bring someone you're trying to impress — with your taste in wine, your expense account, or both. The markups are real, but so is the list, and with three sommeliers on staff who know what they're talking about, you're in good hands as long as your wallet is ready for the conversation.

Grill 23 is the real deal — a Boston institution with a cellar that earns every bit of its Wine Spectator Grand Award and a sommelier team that actually wants to help you spend your money well. Markups run steep across the board, but for a list this deep and a room this serious about wine, we'd send anyone here without hesitation.

Corrida is the best Spanish wine list in Colorado by a comfortable margin, and one of the more serious regional wine programs you'll find at any American steakhouse. The markups will sting, but the depth and focus make it worth the trip — and the rooftop view of the Flatirons doesn't hurt.

Stella Van Buren is a reliable wine list in a beautiful room — you won't be embarrassed by anything you order, but you'll pay for the ambiance as much as the wine. Send your friend here for a special occasion, not a deep-dive wine night.

St. Paul Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination and it doesn't pretend to be — it's a reliable hotel steakhouse pour that serves its clientele exactly what they came for. Bring a Cab drinker, order the filet, and don't expect the list to challenge you.

Murray's wine list is exactly what a 1946 Minneapolis steakhouse should have: safe, serviceable, and a little overpriced — but with enough solid bottles that you're not stuck suffering through dinner. Go for the steak, pick the Chappellet or the Barbera, and let the room do the rest.

Ruth's Chris Tulsa delivers a predictable but professionally executed wine program — it's the culinary equivalent of a reliable hotel: nothing to complain about, nothing to write home about. If you're here for the steak and want a Cab that won't embarrass you, this list has you covered; just don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.

Fleming's Tulsa isn't trying to be a wine bar, and it doesn't need to be — the 100-by-the-glass program is genuinely well-executed for a chain steakhouse, the markups at the entry level are surprisingly reasonable, and the Paul Hobbs and Ashes & Diamonds bookings signal a wine program with actual curatorial intent. If you're eating a prime cut in South Tulsa, you could do a lot worse than this list.

The Packing House is a Milwaukee institution that earns its stripes on food and atmosphere, not wine ambition — the list is safe, California-anchored, and marked up accordingly. Come for the Beef Wellington and the live music, grab the Seghesio if you want something worth drinking, and keep your expectations calibrated to supper club, not wine bar.

The Capital Grille's wine list is a polished, predictable steakhouse list — it won't surprise you, and the markup will sting, but there are legitimate bottles here if you know where to look. Send a friend here for the Hanzell or the Clos Apalta; steer them away from the trophy wines unless they're on someone else's card.

Malone's Classic won't win any points for adventurousness, but the pricing is genuinely fair and the glass count is high enough to keep a table happy. If you're in Lexington for a steak and don't want to gamble on the wine, this is a safe and honest bet.

Carson's is a solid Downtown Lexington option if you're after atmosphere and a dependable Cabernet with your steak — just don't come expecting the wine list to steal the show. The food and the room are doing the heavy lifting here.

Chops is a solid steakhouse that treats wine as an afterthought — familiar labels, steep markups, and no real evidence that anyone obsessed over the list. Stick to the Matthews or the Runquist if you're ordering a bottle, and maybe let the cocktail menu handle the rest.

Ruth's Chris Kansas City is a reliable steakhouse wine list doing exactly what it's supposed to do — nobody's getting hurt, nobody's getting surprised. If you're here for the beef and want a bottle that won't embarrass you, you'll find it; just don't expect the list to be the reason you came.

Bond 45 is a dependable wine stop for what it is — a lively harbor steakhouse with a list that keeps the crowd happy. Just don't come looking for discovery; come with a plan and go straight for the Nebbiolo.

Bowery Meat Company is the rare steakhouse where the wine list actually deserves your attention — fair markups, a sommelier who clearly gives a damn, and enough range to keep things interesting beyond the obvious Napa pile. Send a friend here and tell them to ask about the Austrian whites.

Abe & Louie's has the bones of a serious wine program — deep cellar, knowledgeable staff, real range across regions — held back mainly by steakhouse-standard markups and a specials program that feels like it was set in 2019 and left alone. Send a friend here for wine? Yes, with the caveat that they should budget accordingly and explore past the Napa headliners.

Smith & Wollensky Boston delivers exactly what it promises: a deep, well-kept cellar of Napa and Bordeaux heavyweights in a room that can handle them, with markups that'll make your eyes water on everything except the Champagne. If you're celebrating and want to drink big California Cab with a serious steak, this list has you covered — just don't come looking for a bargain or anything off the beaten path.

Fleming's Radnor is a dependable steakhouse wine program that punches above its chain-restaurant category — the BTG depth alone earns it a real look. Don't come expecting discovery, but do come knowing you'll drink well without getting gouged on the middle of the list.

J. Gilbert's is a reliable, well-stocked steakhouse list that plays it safe with California heavyweights and charges accordingly — nothing groundbreaking, but the Sunday wine deal is one of the better recurring specials in Cleveland and reason enough to plan around it. Come for the filet, drink better than you expected to.

Don's Pomeroy House is a reliable suburban steakhouse wine list that doesn't embarrass itself, bolstered by one genuinely great deal: half-price bottles up to $99 on Wednesdays turns a steep list into a legitimate value play. Come on a Wednesday, order the Austin Hope, and leave happy.

The Avenue is a reliable, well-staffed steakhouse wine program that knows its audience and plays to it confidently — just expect to pay for the privilege. Come on a Monday and the calculus changes entirely; those half-price bottles under $100 turn a steep list into a genuine night out.

Morton's Pittsburgh is a reliable steakhouse wine experience — deep list, knowledgeable staff, and enough by-the-glass options to keep everyone happy. Just watch the bottle markups closely, because the gap between retail and menu price can get genuinely embarrassing on certain bottles.

Strip Steakhouse delivers a wine list that does exactly what a steakhouse wine list should — it keeps the Cab drinker happy without completely ignoring everyone else. Pricing is on the steep side, as expected, but there are a few smart picks in here if you know where to look.

The Capital Grille Indianapolis is exactly what it promises to be: a serious, well-run wine program at a place that takes its steak very seriously. Just know you're paying the full freight — this isn't where you hunt for bargains, it's where you celebrate and hand over the credit card without checking the total.

Ruth's Chris Louisville is a reliable machine — the wine list does its job, the bottles are well-stored and recognizable, and you will not go home unhappy if you order a Duckhorn with your filet. Just don't come here expecting discovery or fair pricing; come here expecting a classic American steakhouse experience, wines included.

Orange Sky is a resort wine list that actually tries — broad coverage, a sommelier who knows the list, and a few genuinely smart picks buried under the crowd-pleasing anchors. The markups are resort-steep across most of the list, but Flowers and Page Springs are priced fairly enough to reward guests who look past the Caymus.

Fogo de Chão shouldn't have a wine list this interesting, and yet here we are. The half-price South American bottle deal is one of the better recurring wine values in the Phoenix metro — lean into it.

Prime Shula's is a reliable play for big steaks and big California reds — don't come here looking for adventure, come here looking for a well-executed classic with a sommelier who knows the list. The markups sting, but the room and the beef deliver enough that the wine bill feels earned.

Morton's Richmond delivers exactly what it promises: a deep, Napa-forward list with proper service and the kind of glassware that means someone actually thought about what they were pouring. The markups are real and the list won't surprise anyone, but if you're here for a steakhouse wine experience rather than an adventure, this is a reliable place to spend your money.

Angus Barn is one of the rare American steakhouses where the wine list is genuinely worth your attention — not just a row of safe bets to upsell you into. Send a friend here, absolutely, but tell them to skip the default order and actually talk to the staff.

Ruth's Chris Louisville does exactly what it promises: a reliable, polished wine program that won't surprise you but won't let you down either. If someone else is picking up the tab, spring for the Hamilton Russell; if you're paying your own way, the Gruet gets the night started right without the sticker shock.

Elliot's is a genuinely beautiful room with a competent sommelier and a wine list that plays exactly to its crowd — which is fine, but don't come expecting discovery. Send your friends here for a celebration Cab; don't send them if they're looking for anything off the beaten path.

This is where serious wine drinkers come to Vegas. The list is world-class, the staff knows their stuff, and the cellar runs deeper than most cities. Yes, it's expensive — but if you're already spending steakhouse money, you might as well drink like royalty.

It's a casino steakhouse with shockingly fair wine pricing and a solid Italian-leaning list. Not cutting-edge, but honest and reliable—plus that Wednesday half-price deal on bottles under $100 is legit.

Cured delivers exactly what a neighborhood spot should: a focused, well-priced list that complements the food without trying to be everything to everyone. It's your reliable Pearl District stop when you want French-leaning bottles with your charcuterie, not a wine pilgrimage.

RL Restaurant treats wine like a fashion accessory — high margins, safe choices, zero personality. Come for the Dover Sole and Michigan Avenue vibes, but stick to cocktails or beer unless someone else is paying.

The Capital Grille delivers exactly what it promises: a predictable, well-executed wine program with corporate polish and corporate markup. If you're here on someone else's dime and need a safe Cab, you'll be fine. If you're looking for discovery or value, order a cocktail.

RusTeak plays it safe and charges accordingly. Come for the steak, order a mid-tier bottle, and you'll leave happy but not enlightened.

The Capital Grille delivers exactly what corporate steakhouses do: a safe, solid list with recognizable names and predictable markups. You won't find any thrills, but you won't get burned either—just bring the corporate card.

The Grill won't wow anyone hunting for natural wines or rare finds, but if you need a dependable Cab with your steak in Naples, it gets the job done. Just don't look too hard at the markups.