1700° Steakhouse

The wine list at 1700° arrives with some real weight to it — 350+ labels is not something most steakhouses in El Paso are putting in the effort to build. The California-heavy focus makes sense for a room full of ribeyes, and the presence of names like Far Niente and Chateau Montelena signals that someone here is paying attention.

California and Napa Valley dominate, which tracks for a serious steakhouse, but there's enough reach into Italy, France, Washington, and Oregon to keep things interesting. Duckhorn Napa Valley and Bonanza by Caymus cover the crowd-pleasing Cab territory well, while Schramsberg Mirabelle and Veuve Clicquot anchor a respectable sparkling section. The gaps show up where you'd want more exploration — if you're looking for old-world depth beyond a few French and Italian token entries, the list won't fully deliver. Still, 350 labels in downtown El Paso is a genuine commitment.

Twenty-five by-the-glass options is a strong number and covers a wide enough spread that you can build a full evening without committing to a bottle. The price range of $6–$15 per glass is reasonable for a fine dining steakhouse, though the ceiling could be higher given some of the producers on the list. Don't expect much rotation — this reads like a stable, set program rather than one that refreshes weekly.