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20's Hideout Steakhouse & Bar

Roaring 20s vibes, California Cab confidence

Marion · Marion · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed April 13, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyCrowd Pleasers
MarkupFair
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

You walk into a Prohibition-era themed steakhouse in Marion, Illinois and the wine list is... actually pretty respectable. It's not trying to be a wine bar — it knows exactly what it is: a place where people order big cuts of beef and want a recognizable California Cab to go with it. The list delivers on that promise without embarrassing itself.

Selection Deep Dive

This is a California-forward list, full stop. The heavy hitters are all present — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Cakebread, Rombauer — the kind of names that make steak dinner regulars feel right at home. Don't come looking for Burgundy, Barolo, or anything remotely obscure; the range sticks squarely to what sells. With 80-120 bottles on the list, there's enough depth to make a proper choice, but zero adventurousness. Wine Spectator has handed them an Award of Excellence every year since 2012, which tells you the list is curated with intention even if that intention is 'keep it approachable.'

By the Glass

Ten to sixteen pours by the glass at $8-$14 is a reasonable spread for a steakhouse in a mid-sized Illinois city. You're not going to find anything revelatory in the glass program, but you're not going to get stuck with grocery-store plonk either. A glass of Rombauer Chardonnay before the appetizers lands exactly where you'd expect it to.

💰Best Value

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60

Jordan consistently overdelivers at its price point — structured, elegant, and built for red meat. In a list that tops out at $120, it's the sweet spot between 'special occasion' and 'I can actually justify this.'

💎Hidden Gem

Duckhorn Merlot

Everyone at the table orders Cabernet and the Duckhorn Merlot gets ignored. That's a mistake. It's plush, food-friendly, and brings more complexity than most people expect from Merlot — especially next to a filet mignon.

Skip This

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Caymus is fine, but it's the most requested wine in America and carries a premium everywhere it goes. You're paying for the name recognition more than anything else. Grab the Jordan instead and thank us later.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye

Stag's Leap brings enough structure and dark fruit to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without steamrolling it. It's the classic California steak pairing executed properly — and one of the better reasons to pull the trigger on a bottle rather than ordering by the glass.

✔️ The Bottom Line

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.

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