Bob's Steak & Chop House
California Cabs and Serious Beef Done Right
Grapevine · Grapevine · Steak House · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Bob's Grapevine reads like a greatest hits album of California Cabernet — and at a steakhouse with white tablecloths and a Best of Award of Excellence since 2016, that's not a complaint, it's a promise. You know exactly what you're getting here: serious, food-friendly reds built to carry a ribeye across the finish line. The only question is whether the prices let you enjoy the ride.
Selection Deep Dive
Three hundred to five hundred selections sounds impressive, and Bob's delivers a deep bench of California heavy-hitters — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Beringer Private Reserve, Far Niente, Duckhorn. The list is California-forward to a fault, which is perfectly fine when that's the mission, but don't show up hoping to drink your way through Burgundy or the Rhône. What's here is well-curated and properly stored, and the presence of named sommeliers Royce Vick and Jeff Whiffin means someone is actually minding the cellar. The depth within the California canon — multiple vintages, a range of producers — is where Bob's earns its Wine Spectator credential.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty by-the-glass options is a generous pour program for a steakhouse, and glasses run $12–$25 which tracks with the upscale room. The list leans predictably toward big Cabs and Chardonnay, so if you're solo or just want one glass with your strip, you're well covered without committing to a bottle.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s-$50s (bottle range)
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — elegant, food-friendly, and approachable. In a list full of three-digit Napa heavy-hitters, it's the wine that delivers classic Alexander Valley Cab character without requiring a second mortgage.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone at the next table is ordering Cabernet, and that's exactly why you should order this. Duckhorn's Merlot is one of the most consistently well-made wines in Napa and gets overlooked every time it's listed next to Caymus. Silky, structured, and genuinely great with beef.
Opus One
It's a legendary wine and Bob's will happily charge you legendary prices for it. At a restaurant markup, you're paying a significant premium over retail for something you could open at home for the occasion it deserves. Save Opus One for somewhere it gets the ceremony it warrants.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Bone-In Ribeye
Stag's Leap has a leaner, more structured profile than Caymus or Beringer — it cuts through the fat of a bone-in ribeye instead of doubling down on it, which is exactly what you want when you're two inches deep into a prime cut.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bob's Grapevine is a reliable, well-run steakhouse wine program that knows its lane and drives it confidently — California Cab country, properly stored, with real sommeliers on the floor. The markups are steep enough to sting, but the bones of the list are solid and the Wine Spectator hardware is earned.
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