Chops Steakhouse
California Classics Done Right on Long Island
Patchogue Village · Patchogue · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 20, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Chops reads like a California greatest hits album — Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Opus One — and if you're walking into a Prohibition-themed steakhouse in Patchogue, that's probably exactly what you came for. It's not going to surprise you, but it's not going to embarrass you either. Wine Spectator just handed them an Award of Excellence, and the California-forward focus is clearly the reason why.
Selection Deep Dive
The 100-150 bottle list leans hard into Napa and Sonoma, which makes sense when your menu is built around dry-aged ribeyes and filet mignon. You've got the marquee names covered — Jordan and Duckhorn for the crowd pleasers, Stag's Leap for the Cab serious crowd, and Opus One sitting at the top of the list for anyone celebrating something real. What's missing is any meaningful depth outside California: no Rhône alternatives, no Argentine Malbec to cover the value end, no Burgundy for the table that doesn't want another Cabernet. It's a focused list, not a deep one.
By the Glass
Twelve to eighteen pours is a respectable by-the-glass program for a Long Island steakhouse, and Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly anchors the white side — a predictable but crowd-pleasing call in this context. Prices run $10-$18 a glass, which is honest for the neighborhood. We'd love to see more rotation and a couple of wildcards in the mix, but what's here gets the job done.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40–$60 (bottle estimate)
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price, and in a steakhouse setting it's the most honest value on a list otherwise dominated by bottles that cost twice as much. Order this before reaching for the Silver Oak.
Duckhorn Merlot
Merlot gets overlooked the second Cabernet is on the table, but Duckhorn's Napa Merlot is genuinely serious wine. Most tables skip right past it on the way to the Cabs — don't. It's softer, more food-friendly with the filet, and almost always cheaper than the big Cabernets on this list.
Opus One
Opus One is a legitimately great wine, but steakhouses reliably mark it up to a number that makes no sense when you can have the Stag's Leap or Silver Oak for a fraction of the price. Unless someone else is paying, this is a bottle to save for a wine shop with better pricing.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Stag's Leap has the structure to stand up to the fat and char on a dry-aged ribeye, but enough elegance that it doesn't turn into a tannin arm-wrestling match. It's the most balanced Cab on the list for a serious cut of beef.
Wednesday — Half-price wine night every Wednesday — the single best reason to visit Chops mid-week. Hit the Jordan or Duckhorn at half price and you're genuinely winning.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Chops is a reliable steakhouse wine list that knows its audience and plays to it well — California all day, fair prices, and a Wednesday half-price night that makes the whole thing hard to argue with. Send your Napa-loving friends here without hesitation; just don't expect to discover anything new.
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