Chima Steakhouse
Big Meat Energy, California Cab to Match
Orlando · Orlando · Brazilian Churrascaria · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 12, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Chima reads like a greatest hits compilation — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Chateau Margaux. It's a list built to impress a table of celebrants, not challenge them. You know exactly what you're walking into, and for a Brazilian churrascaria feeding you eighteen cuts of meat, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Selection Deep Dive
The 150-200 bottle list leans hard into California Cabernet and French classics, which makes plenty of sense when the main event is a parade of tableside-carved beef. Jordan, Duckhorn, Far Niente, and Louis Jadot fill out the mid-range, while trophy bottles like Opus One and Chateau Margaux anchor the high end for the splurge crowd. The French representation is respectable given the format — Jadot Burgundy is a legitimate option — but don't come here looking for Rhône, Ribera del Duero, or anything that strays off the beaten path. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence (earned in 2024) validates what's here; the list is curated and functional, even if it plays it safe.
By the Glass
With 12-20 glass pours on offer, there's enough range to work through the courses without committing to a bottle — useful given the format. Expect the usual California suspects to dominate the pour list. Rotation appears limited, so don't expect a new discovery on your second visit.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $80
Jordan is a reliable, well-structured Sonoma Cab that holds its own against heavier cuts like picanha without demanding a second mortgage. It's the move if you want something serious without going full Opus One.
Louis Jadot Burgundy
Most tables here are locked in on Cabernet, which means the Jadot Burgundy gets overlooked. A Pinot Noir with that kind of backbone and earthiness is actually a smarter call against lamb chops or the filet than another big Napa red.
Opus One
Opus One is a genuinely good wine but it is also one of the most marked-up bottles on any restaurant list in America. At a churrascaria, where the food is rich, salty, and relentless, you're not going to get the reflective sipping moment that wine deserves. Save Opus One for a quieter table.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Picanha
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab has enough dark fruit and soft tannin to stand up to the fat-cap richness of picanha without turning combative. It's the kind of pairing that just works — no explanation needed at the table.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Chima's wine list does its job: it gives a celebratory crowd recognizable bottles that hold up to a carnivore's parade. If you're after discovery or value-hunting, look elsewhere — but if you want a solid Cab with your carved meats in a room that feels like a party, this delivers.
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