BR Prime Steakhouse
Gulf Coast Steakhouse With California On Its Mind
Biloxi · Biloxi · American, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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First Impression
Walk into BR Prime and the wine list feels exactly like the room — polished, confident, and very committed to California Cabernet. It's a steakhouse list built for steakhouse people, and it doesn't pretend otherwise. Wine Spectator has been handing this place an Award of Excellence since 2007, and you can see why: the hits are all here, even if there aren't many surprises.
Selection Deep Dive
The 150-250 bottle list reads like a California Greatest Hits compilation — Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Jordan, Duckhorn, Beringer Private Reserve, Rombauer. All recognizable names, all crowd-approved, all exactly what you'd expect at a Gulf Coast steakhouse anchored inside a casino resort. The California focus is deliberate and well-executed, but if you're hunting for Burgundy, Barolo, or anything with a little edge, you're going to be disappointed. The list earns its Wine Spectator credential by doing the basics right, not by taking any risks.
By the Glass
With 12-20 pours running $12-$25 a glass, the by-the-glass program covers the main bases without getting creative. You'll likely find Rombauer Chardonnay and a Cabernet or two from the usual suspects anchoring the list. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority — this is a set-it list, not a living one.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40–$60 (glass/bottle estimate)
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — structured, food-friendly, and a natural with a bone-in New York strip. It's the most balanced choice on a list that skews toward trophy bottles.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at a steakhouse reach for the Caymus or Silver Oak out of habit. Stag's Leap is the more elegant, age-worthy pick here — silkier tannins and more complexity than its flashier neighbors. Most tables walk right past it.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, marked up everywhere, and ordered on autopilot everywhere. At a steakhouse inside a casino resort, you're almost certainly paying a serious premium for the brand recognition alone. There are better options on this same list.
Duckhorn Merlot + Prime Ribeye
Duckhorn Merlot is richer and rounder than its grape's reputation suggests — it holds up to the fat and char of a prime ribeye without the tannin wallop of a big Cab. It's the move for anyone who wants something softer without giving up presence.
✔️ The Bottom Line
BR Prime is a dependable, California-forward steakhouse list that gets the job done cleanly — just don't come looking for adventure. If you're ordering red meat on the Gulf Coast and want a bottle that won't let you down, it's a solid call.
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