Bugsy & Meyer's Steakhouse
Old Vegas glamour, California Cab on repeat
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American Steakhouse
Reviewed April 17, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The list reads like a California Cabernet greatest hits album — Caymus, Opus One, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap. If you love Napa, you'll feel right at home. If you were hoping for a curveball, keep walking.
Selection Deep Dive
The 150-250 bottle list leans hard into California reds, and there's nothing wrong with that if you're eating a prime dry-aged ribeye at a steakhouse inside the Flamingo. Jordan, Beringer Private Reserve, Duckhorn, and Far Niente anchor the list with recognizable names that any beef-and-wine crowd will appreciate. What's missing is depth outside the Golden State — no serious Bordeaux, no Barolo, no old-world heavyweights to balance things out. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence nod (earned in 2025) reflects a list that's competently assembled, not adventurously curated.
By the Glass
With 20-35 pours available by the glass, there's a solid range to work through without committing to a bottle. Expect the usual California suspects to dominate here too — Cabs and Chards that match the room's energy. Rotation appears limited, so don't expect anything surprising to show up mid-season.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $60-range
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — it's food-friendly, polished, and won't feel like a compromise next to a serious ribeye. On a Vegas Strip list full of trophy bottles, it's the move for someone who wants quality without the four-figure receipt.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone at the table is ordering Cab, and that's fine — but Duckhorn's Merlot is genuinely excellent, plush without being flabby, and tends to get overlooked on lists like this one. Order it with the lobster mac and cheese and thank us later.
Opus One
Opus One is a great wine. It's also the most marked-up bottle on every Las Vegas Strip list, and Bugsy & Meyer's is no exception. You're paying a significant premium just for the name in this zip code — the juice doesn't change, but the price certainly does.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Stag's Leap built its reputation on structured, elegant Cabs that don't bludgeon your food — exactly what you want against a rich, deeply savory dry-aged ribeye. It lets the beef do the talking while holding its own in the glass.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bugsy & Meyer's is a dependable California Cab destination inside a Vegas casino hotel — the list is focused, the setting is sharp, and it delivers exactly what a steakhouse crowd expects. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here looking for a great bottle of Napa red with your steak.
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