Club Paris
Old-School Steakhouse, Old-School Wine Thinking
Downtown · Anchorage · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
Club Paris has been an Anchorage institution since 1957, and the wine list feels like it hasn't strayed too far from that era either. You walk into genuine old-school steakhouse atmosphere — dark wood, history on the walls — and then open a wine list that leans hard on California and Washington with little ambition beyond the expected. It's a list that exists to serve steaks, not to excite anyone who thinks about wine.
Selection Deep Dive
The 40-60 bottle range is serviceable for a steakhouse, but the California-and-Washington-only tunnel vision leaves a lot of flavor on the table. There's no real nod to Burgundy, Barolo, or even an Argentine Malbec to round things out — just the kind of West Coast predictability you'd find at a hotel restaurant. Ferrari-Carano Merlot anchors the list as a recognizable crowd-pleaser, which tells you everything about the curatorial ambition here. For a restaurant with this much history and this price point, the wine list feels like an afterthought rather than a statement.
By the Glass
Eight to twelve options by the glass is a reasonable spread, but without a visible rotation or a compelling house program, it's hard to get excited. Expect the usual suspects — something oaky and Californian for reds, a safe Chardonnay or Pinot Gris for whites. The Proxies 'Pink Salt' showing up at $28 (versus $18 retail) is the one glass pour that actually makes sense as a grab for something different.
Proxies 'Pink Salt' — $28
At a 56% markup this is practically charitable compared to everything else on the list. It's a non-alcoholic wine alternative, which makes it unusual here, but if you're watching intake or just want something lighter alongside the Prime Rib, this is the one bottle where Club Paris isn't reaching into your pocket.
Lourens Family Wines 'Lindi Carien' 2021
A South African white on a steakhouse list in Anchorage is genuinely surprising. Most tables will walk right past it for the Ferrari-Carano, but 'Lindi Carien' brings far more texture and interest. Yes, $60 is still a stretch for a $28 retail bottle, but if you're looking for something that won't bore you, this is it.
Puro Rofe 'Rofe' 2022
A 151% markup — $88 for a bottle that retails at $35 — is hard to justify no matter how good the steak is. This is the list's most egregious pricing, and there's nothing about the context that warrants it. Pass.
Ferrari-Carano Merlot + Petit Filet
It's not a daring pick, but it works. The soft, ripe fruit profile of the Ferrari-Carano Merlot doesn't fight with the delicate cut of the Petit Filet the way a heavy Cab might. Sometimes the obvious answer is obvious for a reason — just don't overpay for it.
❌ The Bottom Line
Club Paris is worth visiting for the steaks and the atmosphere, but the wine list is a tax you pay rather than a pleasure you seek out. Order the Petit Filet, drink carefully, and don't expect the wine to match the room's charm.
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