CC's City Broiler
Columbia's Steakhouse With a California State of Mind
Columbia · Columbia · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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First Impression
Walk into CC's City Broiler and the wine list reads exactly like what you'd expect at a cozy steakhouse in mid-Missouri: California Cabs front and center, a few Chardonnays for the table, and enough recognizable names to keep everyone happy. It's not going to surprise you, but it's not trying to. There's a sommelier — Matt Bilyk — which immediately separates this place from the local competition.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 150 to 250 bottles and leans hard into California, which makes sense given the beef-forward menu and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence they've held since 2023. You'll find the usual suspects: Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, and Stag's Leap all flying the Cabernet flag, while Rombauer, Cakebread, Far Niente, and Kistler anchor the Chardonnay side. Opus One makes an appearance for the expense-account crowd. What you won't find is much range outside California — no serious Rhône, no Burgundy deep cuts, no Barolo to speak of — so if you're hoping for Old World adventure, adjust expectations now.
By the Glass
With 20 to 35 options by the glass, there's enough to drink well without committing to a bottle, which we appreciate. The glass program skews toward the same California heavyweights as the bottle list, so don't expect a funky Grüner or a Beaujolais village poured by the stem. Still, having Rombauer or Cakebread available by the glass at a neighborhood steakhouse in Columbia, Missouri is genuinely solid.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $35–$65
Jordan punches well above casual pricing territory — it's a structured, polished Alexander Valley Cab that holds its own against bottles twice the price. At a steakhouse with a prime ribeye in front of you, this is the call.
Kistler Chardonnay
Most tables at a steakhouse are locked into red mode, but Kistler is one of California's most serious Chardonnay producers — complex, layered, and worth every dollar. It's sitting right there on the list and almost nobody orders it.
Opus One
Opus One is a trophy wine with trophy-wine markup. You're paying for the label as much as the glass, and at a steakhouse where Jordan and Silver Oak exist on the same list, the price-to-experience ratio doesn't math out.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged New York strip
Stag's Leap has the structure to stand up to a dry-aged strip without bulldozing it — elegant tannins, dark fruit, just enough acidity to cut the fat. It's a classic match that earns its cliché status.
✔️ The Bottom Line
CC's City Broiler is the kind of reliable, well-run steakhouse wine program that a mid-sized college town should be proud to have — a real sommelier, recognizable bottles done right, and a list that won't embarrass you. The markups and California tunnel vision keep it from being a destination, but if you're in Columbia and want a great Cab with your ribeye, this is your spot.
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