Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Two thousand bottles deep, no apologies
Midtown · New York · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 5, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Del Frisco's Double Eagle lands with the confidence of a place that has nothing to prove — and a lot to show. We're talking north of 1,800 selections, a Wine Spectator Grand Award held since 2017, and a sommelier team that actually knows what's in those bottles. This is a serious wine program dressed in a power-lunch suit.
Selection Deep Dive
California and Bordeaux are the twin pillars here, and they're built to impress: Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Shafer Hillside Select, and Ridge Monte Bello on the domestic side; Pétrus, Margaux, and Mouton Rothschild anchoring the French column. Burgundy gets genuine respect with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti on the shelf — not just as a trophy, but as part of a broader old-world commitment that extends into Rhône (E. Guigal's La Mouline), Italy (Sassicaia), and Spain (Vega Sicilia Unico). The depth here isn't performative; it's the result of sustained curation over years. If there's a gap, it's that adventurous drinkers looking for natural wine or smaller artisan producers will feel like they've wandered into the wrong party.
By the Glass
Around 20 to 30 options by the glass gives you real range without the paralysis of a novel-length pour list. The selections skew toward crowd-pleasing heavyweights — expect the kind of California Cabs and Chardonnays that make a steakhouse crowd happy — but the staff can usually point you toward something smarter if you ask. Rotation appears limited; this isn't a by-the-glass program that's reinventing itself weekly.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — $120
In a list where the ceiling is Screaming Eagle territory, Silver Oak Alexander Valley is the move for anyone who wants a legitimately excellent California Cab without refinancing. It's approachable, food-friendly with a big cut of beef, and one of the few bottles where the markup doesn't feel punitive relative to what's around it.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline
Everyone at the table is ordering big Napa Cab. Meanwhile, La Mouline — one of the great single-vineyard Syrahs on earth — is sitting right there. It's a chance to drink Northern Rhône royalty in a room full of people who are too busy thinking about Caymus to notice.
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
It's a fine wine, but it's also a wine you can find at every steakhouse in America, usually at a markup that makes you wince. With Harlan Estate and Shafer Hillside Select on the same list, spending your money on Caymus Special Selection here is like ordering the house burger at a steakhouse — technically fine, strategically wrong.
Sassicaia + Prime Ribeye
Sassicaia's Cabernet-dominant blend has the structure and savory depth to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without overwhelming it. The wine brings an Italian elegance that cuts through the fat in a way that big Napa Cabs sometimes don't — it's the kind of pairing that makes you slow down and actually pay attention.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Del Frisco's Double Eagle is where you bring someone you're trying to impress — with your taste in wine, your expense account, or both. The markups are real, but so is the list, and with three sommeliers on staff who know what they're talking about, you're in good hands as long as your wallet is ready for the conversation.
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