Five Steakhouse
California Classics Done Right in the Burbs
Plymouth · Plymouth · Seasonal · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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First Impression
You open the wine list at Five Steakhouse and it reads like a California greatest hits album — Caymus, Silver Oak, Rombauer, Far Niente. It's a confident, familiar list that knows exactly who it's serving and doesn't apologize for it. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2023, and you can see why: this program is curated, not lazy.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 150 to 250 bottles deep with a tight California focus — Napa Cabs dominate the red side, and Chardonnay from the same zip codes anchors the whites. Stag's Leap, Jordan Alexander Valley, and Duckhorn round out a roster of reliable names that steakhouse regulars will recognize on sight. What's missing is any real adventure — no Willamette Pinot, no Paso Rhônes, no left-field pours to reward the curious diner. If you came here hoping to discover something new, you're in the wrong room; if you came to drink well-known bottles in a nice setting, you're exactly where you need to be.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program runs 12 to 20 options with prices sitting in the $12 to $18 range, which is reasonable for the Plymouth market and the caliber of resort dining. Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly anchors the white side, and that's not a complaint — it's a crowd-pleaser for a reason. Rotation appears minimal, so don't expect seasonal surprises.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley — $40s–$50s range
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — structured, food-friendly, and approachable without demanding you decode it. At a steakhouse that trends toward four-figure Napa flagships, Jordan is your sensible move.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone in the room is ordering Cabernet. Duckhorn's Merlot is rounder, more textured, and frankly easier with the trout or pasta on the menu — and it's not fighting for attention, which means your server might actually know it well.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, marked up everywhere, and at a resort steakhouse you can bet the spread is generous. It's a fine wine, but you're paying a premium for brand recognition. The juice doesn't justify the check here.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Trout
Far Niente's Chardonnay has the richness to stand up to a buttery pan preparation without overwhelming delicate fish. It's one of the few genuinely interesting white options on this list, and the trout gives it room to breathe.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Five Steakhouse is a dependable, well-kept California list that plays to its audience without apology — fair enough for a resort steakhouse in Plymouth, even if adventurous drinkers will want to look elsewhere. Send your Cab-loving friend here without hesitation; send the natural wine nerd with a cocktail recommendation instead.
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