George's
Waco's Hometown Steakhouse Keeps It Simple
Downtown · Waco · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 17, 2026
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First Impression
George's isn't trying to impress anyone with its wine list, and honestly, that's kind of refreshing. This is a Waco institution built on steaks and familiarity, and the wine list reflects that — recognizable labels, no pretension, no surprises. What you see is exactly what you get.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard on California and Texas staples, the kind of bottles you'd recognize from a grocery store endcap. There's no deep cellar here, no old-world detours or esoteric producers — just approachable, crowd-pleasing wines that do the job without demanding your attention. The California focus makes sense alongside the steak-forward menu, even if the selections don't venture past the usual suspects. A nod to Texas wines would be a smart move if they ever decide to lean into local pride more seriously.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program runs 8–14 options and covers the basics — red, white, and something pink if you look hard enough. The Josh Cellars lineup anchors the pour list, which tells you everything you need to know about the ambition level here. Rotation appears minimal, but at these prices, it's hard to complain too loudly.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon — $8.99
At under $9 a glass for a bottle that retails around $12, the markup is genuinely fair — almost shockingly so by restaurant standards. It's a crowd-pleasing Cab that holds its own next to a ribeye without making you do math you'll regret.
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio
Most people at a Waco steakhouse aren't ordering Pinot Grigio, but if someone at the table wants something crisp and light, this Italian import at $8.99 is quietly the best QPR on the list. It's not exciting, but it's clean, honest, and correctly priced.
Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir deserves better than what Josh Cellars offers, and ordering it at a steakhouse feels like bringing a folding chair to a concert. The Cabernet is the better play at the same price — save the Pinot conversation for a restaurant that takes it seriously.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Ribeye steak
It's not a complicated pairing, but it doesn't need to be. The Cab's dark fruit and soft tannins hold up to a well-seared ribeye without fighting it, and at $8.99 a glass you won't feel bad ordering a second pour.
✔️ The Bottom Line
George's isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — and the genuinely fair pricing means you won't feel punished for ordering a bottle with your steak. Come for the Waco institution experience, drink the Cab, leave happy.
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