Huntress
Napa-Forward Steakhouse That Earns Its Stars
Gaslamp Quarter · San Diego · Californian, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 10, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Huntress hits the same notes as the room — dark, polished, and built for people who know what they want before they sit down. It's a California Cab-forward book with enough French backbone to feel legitimate, not just decorative. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2024, and honestly, it checks out.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into Napa and the broader California canon — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Far Niente, Jordan — these are the greatest hits, and Huntress plays them well. France gets a respectable seat at the table with Louis Jadot's Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine Drouhin Oregon representing the Burgundy-leaning crowd (technically Oregon, but the Drouhin DNA is unmistakably French). At 150-250 bottles, the depth is real, though adventurous drinkers hunting for grower Champagne or esoteric Italian will come up empty. This is a list built to satisfy, not to challenge.
By the Glass
Sixteen to twenty-four options by the glass is a generous pour program for a steakhouse of this scale — enough to drink well across multiple courses without committing to a full bottle. The selections predictably skew toward big reds and crowd-pleasing whites, which is exactly what the room needs. We'd love to see more rotation, but what's here is well-chosen.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently overdelivers for its tier — structured, food-friendly, and far less theatrical than the Opus Ones of the world. In a list full of trophy bottles, it's the smart order.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Most people in a steakhouse are scanning for the biggest Cab they can afford. Skip the crowd and grab this — Drouhin's Oregon Pinot punches well above its weight, and it's quietly one of the better calls on a list dominated by Napa muscle.
Opus One Napa Valley
Look, it's a great wine. But you're paying a steakhouse markup on a bottle that already commands a premium everywhere. Unless someone else is signing the check, there are better values on this list that drink nearly as well.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley is softer and more approachable than its Napa counterpart, which makes it a better match for a dry-aged ribeye — the wine's vanilla and dark fruit don't compete with the beef's funk, they complement it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Huntress is a confident, well-stocked steakhouse wine list that earns its Wine Spectator badge without reinventing anything. If you're coming for a serious steak and want a serious bottle to match, this room delivers — just don't expect bargains.
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