Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
A Hundred Glasses Deep, Safely California
Downcity · Providence · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 23, 2026
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First Impression
Fleming's leads with its signature 100-wines-by-the-glass program, and yes, the number is impressive — until you realize the list reads like a greatest hits album from Napa that hasn't shuffled its playlist in a while. Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak: the bold-font names are all here. This is a wine program built for confident comfort, not adventure.
Selection Deep Dive
The list skews heavily California, with Washington State making a respectable appearance and Bordeaux rounding out the old-world presence — though barely. Producers like Far Niente, Duckhorn, and Silver Oak Alexander Valley anchor the list with reliable quality, but don't come looking for Burgundy depth, Rhône exploration, or anything that smells like a cork-dork's wishlist. The range runs $40 to $300-plus on the bottle side, which is fine for a steakhouse, but markups trend toward the aggressive end of the spectrum — you're paying for the room as much as the wine. Gaps in natural wine, southern hemisphere, and anything below Napa in the prestige hierarchy are real.
By the Glass
One hundred by-the-glass options is Fleming's calling card, and it's a genuine differentiator — most steakhouses hand you eight choices and call it a day. Pours run $12–$25 a glass, and while the selection isn't adventurous, the breadth means you can graze through a Duckhorn Merlot before your ribeye and a Far Niente Chardonnay alongside your lobster without committing to a bottle. The program is well-executed even if the curation plays it firmly safe.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $18/glass (est.)
Jordan punches above its price class with consistency and class — it's the rare by-the-glass pick at a steakhouse that doesn't feel like a compromise. You're getting Alexander Valley Cab at a reasonable entry point compared to the Silver Oak and Caymus alternatives sitting right next to it on the list.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone at a steakhouse is reaching for Cab, which means the Duckhorn Merlot gets ignored. Don't let it. Duckhorn basically made Napa Merlot credible again and this bottle delivers plush fruit and structure that holds its own against a filet without the tannin wallop of the Caymus crowd.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus has become the unofficial house wine of expense-account America, and Fleming's marks it up accordingly. It's a fine wine, but you're paying a significant premium for the label recognition here — the Jordan delivers comparable satisfaction for less.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab is built for exactly this moment — the wine's fruit-forward profile and softer tannins complement the rich marbling of a prime ribeye without overwhelming it the way a bigger Napa Cab might. Classic for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Fleming's Providence is a polished, reliable wine experience for steakhouse standards — the 100-glass program is genuinely useful, the staff knows their stuff, and the storage and service are handled properly. Just don't expect to be surprised, and watch the check when you start ordering by the bottle.
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