IMC Restaurant & Bar
California Classics Done Right on Long Island
Huntington · Huntington · Seafood, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at IMC lands exactly where you'd expect from a chic steakhouse on Long Island — heavy California, familiar labels, and prices that reflect the room more than the juice. It's confident and curated, if not exactly adventurous. You know what you're getting before the bread hits the table.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 150-plus bottles with a clear California-first identity — Napa Cabs and Sonoma Chards dominate, and the producer roster reads like a Greatest Hits compilation: Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Far Niente, Rombauer. There's no real surprise here, but the depth within that California lane is genuine, with representation across price points from the $40s up into the $500+ stratosphere. Burgundy lovers or Rhône seekers will feel underserved; this list was built for the Porterhouse crowd, and it knows it. Flowers Pinot Noir is the one pick that hints at something beyond the usual suspects.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program clocks in at 12-20 options, which is a solid range for a steakhouse format. Expect the pours to skew California and crowd-pleasing — Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly holds down the white side. Rotation looks minimal; this reads more like a fixed menu than a program someone actively manages.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s–$60s
Jordan is the sleeper pick at any steakhouse. It's consistently well-made, more restrained than the Napa fruit bombs around it, and usually priced a tier below the marquee names. Against a Porterhouse, it punches way above its cost.
Flowers Vineyard Pinot Noir
Most people coming here are locked in on Cab, so Flowers sits quietly on the list getting ignored. That's a mistake — this is a serious Sonoma Coast Pinot with real tension and coastal character, and it's a completely different experience than anything else on this list.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, marked up everywhere, and has coasted on its reputation for years. At a steakhouse like this you'll pay a premium for a wine that's become more brand than bottle. There are better Cabs on this list for less.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Porterhouse
Stag's Leap Cab has the structure to stand up to a thick-cut Porterhouse without overwhelming it — it's got the dark fruit and tannin you want with red meat, but enough elegance to not feel like a one-note punch. Classic match, executed well.
✔️ The Bottom Line
IMC is a reliable wine destination for the California-focused crowd — not a place to discover anything new, but a solid bet if you want a well-stored bottle of familiar juice with a serious steak. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence feels right: this list earns it, even if it doesn't push it.
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