Metropolitan Steak & Seafood
West Texas Fine Dining Gets Its Cab Fix
Town Square · Amarillo · Steak & Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 11, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The speakeasy-meets-steakhouse aesthetic sets expectations high, and the wine list mostly delivers on vibes if not on value. You're looking at a California-heavy roster built squarely around the kind of names that look good on a menu in a dim room. It's a crowd-pleaser list — confident in its lane, not trying to surprise anyone.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard on California Cabernet, which honestly makes sense when the anchor dishes are prime ribeye and filet mignon. You've got the Napa trifecta — Caymus, Jordan, and Stag's Leap — plus some Washington, French, and Argentine representation to round things out. The depth is decent for Amarillo, but there's not a lot of adventurousness here: no small producers, no interesting regional detours, no natural wine curiosity. France and Argentina feel like token inclusions rather than a genuine commitment to exploring those regions.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program runs 10–18 options, which is a solid spread for a steakhouse of this size. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Rombauer Chardonnay are almost certainly on the pour list — both are reliable restaurant workhorses that guests recognize and order without hesitation. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here; expect the same familiar faces every visit.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently punches above its price point relative to flashier Napa names — it's the most food-forward Cab on this list and the one most likely to be priced just below the Caymus and Stag's Leap tier. If you're ordering steak, this is where to put your money.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap doesn't get the hype of Caymus despite having a more interesting story and, arguably, a more elegant profile. Most tables are going to reach for the Caymus because they recognize the label. Order the Stag's Leap instead — it's more nuanced and likely to be slept on by the room.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is the most recognized name on the list, which means it carries the most aggressive restaurant markup. You're paying for the label recognition as much as what's in the glass. It's a fine wine, but at steakhouse prices you can almost certainly do better value-wise with something else on this list.
Rombauer Chardonnay + Crab-Stuffed Shrimp
Rombauer's buttery, oak-forward California Chardonnay is practically engineered for rich seafood preparations. The crab-stuffed shrimp has enough richness to stand up to the wine's weight, and the two together lean into each other rather than fighting. It's a crowd-pleaser pairing, but sometimes the crowd is right.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Metropolitan is Amarillo's best answer to a proper fine dining wine experience — the list is safe but not careless, and there are real bottles worth ordering alongside a serious steak. Just know you're paying for the room as much as the wine, and manage your expectations accordingly.
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