Bavette's
French Bistro Soul, Steakhouse Bones, Vegas Price Tags
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Steakhouse
Reviewed April 17, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into Bavette's inside Park MGM, the wine list feels like it was built to flatter the room — dark, moody, and unapologetically classic. It's a 300-plus bottle list that leans hard into France and California, which is exactly what you'd expect from a place with brass fixtures and steak tartare on the menu. No surprises here, but no embarrassments either.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is anchored by the two pillars that earn Bavette's its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence: France and California. You've got Louis Jadot representing Burgundy, Chateau Margaux for the big spenders, and Chateau Montelena flying the California-vs-France flag proudly. On the domestic side, Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Far Niente, and Opus One cover pretty much every steak-dinner archetype from the crowd-pleasing cab to the special-occasion splurge. What's missing is any real venture outside those lanes — no southern Rhône, no Oregon Pinot, no South America — so if you're hoping to wander, this list won't take you there.
By the Glass
With 20 to 30 options by the glass and pours starting around $15, there's genuine flexibility here for the table that can't agree on a bottle. The program covers the expected ground — a Chardonnay, some reds built for beef, probably a bubbly option for the opener. We'd have liked to see more rotation or a dedicated BTG feature to keep things interesting, but for a Vegas steakhouse, the sheer number of glass options is a legitimate plus.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $90–$120
Jordan is consistently one of the most honest buys on a steakhouse list. It's a polished, food-friendly Sonoma Cab that doesn't demand your attention the way a cult wine does — it just makes the ribeye taste better. On a list where markups run high, Jordan tends to be treated more fairly than its flashier neighbors.
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
Everyone at the table is ordering Cabernet, and that's fine. But Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay — the wine that started a cultural war in 1976 — gets slept on at steakhouses. Order it with the lobster bisque or oysters Rockefeller and you'll feel like you discovered something, even though it's been there the whole time.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine in the right context, but on a Vegas steakhouse list it's the most marked-up name on the page and the one most likely ordered to impress rather than to drink. You're paying a significant premium for the label. The Jordan or even a well-chosen Jadot will give you more pleasure per dollar.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged ribeye
Caymus is ripe, full, and unabashedly bold — which is exactly what a dry-aged ribeye calls for. The fruit weight in the wine stands up to the funk and fat of the beef without fighting it. It's not a subtle pairing, but you're not in a subtle restaurant.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bavette's is a competent, well-stocked steakhouse list that does its job without taking many risks — solid staff knowledge and proper cellar conditions give it real credibility, but Vegas markups and a comfort-zone selection keep it from being anything more than a reliable night out. Send a friend here for the steak; just steer them toward Jordan and away from the Opus One.
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