Mitchell's Steakhouse
Big Cabs, Big Steaks, No Surprises
Downtown · Anchorage · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Mitchell's reads exactly like the room looks — confident, classically American, and not particularly interested in challenging you. You're in Anchorage, you ordered a ribeye, and someone is about to recommend Caymus. That's the deal here.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into California, with Napa Cabernet as the clear anchor — Caymus, Jordan, and Silver Oak Alexander Valley are all present and accounted for. Bordeaux varietals get a nod, Washington State makes a cameo, and Duckhorn holds down the Merlot corner for anyone still fighting that battle. What's missing is depth outside the California-Bordeaux corridor — no real exploration of Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, or anything that might make a seasoned drinker linger over the list. It's a wine program built to satisfy the steak-and-Cab crowd, and it does that job without apology.
By the Glass
We don't have a confirmed by-the-glass count, but the active wine dinner program — Caymus, Orin Swift, Duckhorn, Stag's Leap, and even a Rioja night on the calendar — suggests the kitchen and front-of-house take wine engagement seriously, even if the everyday pours are predictable. Don't expect anything adventurous in the glass; expect something that works with your filet.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Of the heavy hitters on this list, Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in restaurant settings — it's polished, food-friendly, and doesn't demand the same premium markup that Caymus has trained diners to accept. If pricing is in line with its typical restaurant range, it's the smartest spend at the table.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Everyone reaches for the Napa Valley Silver Oak, but the Alexander Valley bottling is consistently underordered despite being more approachable young and often priced lower. At a steakhouse where people are defaulting to Caymus, this one flies under the radar and rewards the curious.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine — nobody's disputing that — but it's also the most marked-up bottle on every steakhouse list in America. Restaurants know people recognize the label and will pay for it. You're paying for brand familiarity more than quality at this price tier. There are better options on the same list.
Duckhorn Merlot + Dry-aged ribeye
The Duckhorn Merlot has enough structure and dark fruit to stand up to the fat and char on a dry-aged ribeye without the tannin aggression of a full-throttle Cab. It's a slightly softer ride that actually lets you taste the beef.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mitchell's is doing exactly what a Downtown Anchorage steakhouse should do — keeping bold Cabs cold, the steaks hot, and the list legible. It won't blow a wine nerd's mind, but the wine dinner program signals real effort, and you won't drink badly here as long as you steer clear of the Caymus reflex.
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