Frankie's The Steakhouse
Suburban steakhouse swinging way above its weight
Duluth · Duluth · Italian, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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First Impression
You're in a strip-mall-adjacent suburb of Atlanta, and then the wine list lands on the table — 300 to 500 bottles deep, with Sassicaia and Opus One sharing space alongside Barolo heavyweights. It's a genuine surprise. This is not the wine list you expect off Sugarloaf Parkway.
Selection Deep Dive
California leads the charge, as it should at a steakhouse of this stripe — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Far Niente, Duckhorn, and Opus One cover the greatest hits with depth rather than tokenism. Italy holds its own with serious entries like Sassicaia and Barolo producers at the Gaja and Giacomo Conterno tier, which is a real commitment for a Georgia suburb. France shows up in the form of Chateau Margaux and Chateau Montelena, keeping the old-world credibility intact. The gaps are in lesser-explored regions — don't come looking for Jura or natural wines — but within its lane, this list is legitimately curated.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty-five by-the-glass options is a strong number and gives the table real flexibility without defaulting to house plonk. The range appears to pull from the same California and Italian backbone as the bottle list, so quality by the glass shouldn't feel like a downgrade. We'd ask your server what's pouring fresh — rotation intel here matters.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80
Jordan is one of the most consistently drinkable Cabs in California and often gets overshadowed by its flashier neighbors on a list like this. At a steakhouse, it's exactly what you want — fruit-forward, structured, and it won't empty your wallet before the ribeye arrives.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone's reaching past it for the Cabernet, and that's exactly why you should order it. Duckhorn basically rehabilitated Merlot's reputation and their flagship is legitimately excellent — silky, layered, and killer with veal or a filet. Most tables here will sleep on it.
Opus One
Opus One is a trophy bottle and it's priced like one — expect a significant restaurant markup on top of an already expensive wine. The juice is fine, but at a steakhouse in Duluth you're paying heavily for the name recognition. The Silver Oak or Jordan will drink nearly as well for a fraction of the tab.
Sassicaia + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Sassicaia is a Super Tuscan built for exactly this moment — a big, age-worthy Cabernet-Sangiovese blend with enough structure to stand up to the char and fat of a prime dry-aged cut. It's a splurge, but if you're already ordering the ribeye, this is the move.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Frankie's earned that Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, and the list backs it up — this is serious wine in a setting most people would write off before walking in. No sommelier on the floor is a real gap, but if you know what you're ordering, this list rewards you.
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