A Steakhouse List That Does Its Job
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Reviewed June 23, 2026
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You're in a Westin hotel steakhouse in Jersey City, and the wine list knows exactly what it is. No surprises, no adventure — just a confident parade of Napa Cabs and Malbecs lined up like a greatest hits album from 2008. It's comfortable in the way that a well-worn leather booth is comfortable.
The list runs 80-plus bottles with a clear gravitational pull toward Napa Valley and Sonoma — Jordan, Stag's Leap, Silver Oak — the kind of names that close corporate dinners and impress clients who've heard of exactly those three wineries. Mendoza Malbec shows up as the approachable crowd-pleaser, and there's a nod to Burgundy and Bordeaux for anyone who wants to venture old-world. The gaps are real though: no serious exploration of Italian reds, no domestic Pinot outside the obvious, and zero indication anyone has refreshed this list recently.
Somewhere between 12 and 18 pours by the glass, which sounds generous until you realize the rotation isn't rotating much. Expect the usual suspects — a Malbec, a Napa Cab, maybe a Chardonnay that leans buttery. It's a functional glass program for a hotel restaurant, but don't come here hoping to discover anything.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $85
Jordan is one of the more honestly priced bottles on a list that skews steep. It's a consistently well-made Cab from a house that actually cares about balance, and at a steakhouse markup it won't make you wince quite as hard as the alternatives.
Red Burgundy / Pinot Noir
Most tables here are going straight for the Cab, which means the Burgundy section gets ignored. If there's a decent village-level Burgundy hiding in there, it's worth asking — it'll cut through a rich steak in a way that Silver Oak simply can't.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Silver Oak is a fine wine, but it's also one of the most marked-up labels on every steakhouse list in America. You're paying a premium for the name recognition here, and at hotel restaurant pricing, that premium gets painful fast.
Malbec, Mendoza + Fire & Oak Burger
Skip the reflex to grab a Cab for the burger. A Mendoza Malbec has the dark fruit and soft tannins to match beef without overwhelming a dish that isn't trying to be a $60 ribeye. Better bang for the buck, better drink.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Fire & Oak is a hotel steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it's supposed to do: make business travelers feel at home and move bottles that everyone recognizes. If you're expecting something beyond that, you're in the wrong restaurant.
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