Wine List Reviews

Sullivan's Bar is a reliable, if uninspired, wine program that does exactly what a national steakhouse chain needs it to do — and nothing more. Come on a Sunday, grab 50% off a bottle of Silver Oak, order the ribeye, and don't ask too many questions.

Ryan's isn't trying to surprise you, and it doesn't — but two decades of Wine Spectator recognition don't happen by accident, and a well-maintained California list in a proper steakhouse setting earns its keep. Send a friend who wants a great Napa Cab with a great cut of beef; don't send one who's hunting for discovery.

Ruth's Chris Jacksonville is dependable without being exciting — the wine equivalent of a business class seat: comfortable, competent, and priced accordingly. If someone else is paying, order freely; if it's your own tab, go in with a plan and skip the Caymus.

Rick's Chophouse is a reliable, well-worn steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it promises — California Cabs and a few Texas wildcards to keep things interesting. Send a friend here for a solid steak-and-wine night; just tell them to skip the Caymus and go exploring.

The Steakhouse is exactly what it says on the label — a reliable, California-forward wine program in an upscale waterfront setting that's been doing this long enough to earn its Wine Spectator credential. Show up on a Wednesday for half-price bottles and you'll leave happy; show up expecting to be surprised and you won't be.

Double Barrel Steak earns its Wine Spectator credential honestly — this is a serious list for a steakhouse in the middle of a Rhode Island sporting resort, and that's genuinely impressive. Markup is on the resort side of fair, but the depth and range make it worth pulling the trigger on a bottle.

Stock & Bond is the most credible wine program in Oklahoma City for a classic steakhouse night out — a knowledgeable sommelier in Lee Nevarez, a well-kept list, and enough California firepower to satisfy any table. Just know you're paying for the room as much as the wine, and the list won't take you anywhere unexpected.

Outwest Steakhouse isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a neighborhood steakhouse with a reliable California-forward list that does exactly what it promises. If you're here for steak and a solid Cab, you'll leave happy; if you're hoping for discovery, look elsewhere.

Texas Roadhouse is a great place to eat a steak and throw peanut shells on the floor — we respect the chaos. But the wine list is purely functional at best and an afterthought at worst, so come here for the food and the fun, not the Cabernet.

Andino's has the bones of a wine program that could genuinely complement its food, but steep markups on accessible bottles and a static, play-it-safe list mean you're paying a premium for the ambiance, not the wine. Order a cocktail or brace for the Catena.

Chops is a reliable steakhouse wine list that knows its audience and plays to it well — California all day, fair prices, and a Wednesday half-price night that makes the whole thing hard to argue with. Send your Napa-loving friends here without hesitation; just don't expect to discover anything new.

Outback Henrietta is a steakhouse that happens to serve wine, not the other way around. Drink the cocktails, eat the steak, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.

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.