Big Cabs, Big Steaks, No Surprises
Brookfield · Milwaukee · Upscale American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 9, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Mr. B's reads like a greatest hits album of American steakhouse classics — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, all present and accounted for. It's a list built to impress a table of expense-account diners who know exactly what they want and aren't looking to be challenged. That's not a knock, exactly, but don't show up hoping to discover something off the beaten path.
With 200-350 bottles, there's genuine depth here — the list pulls from the US, Italy, and France, which covers the steakhouse bases reasonably well. California Cabernet is clearly the star: Jordan, Far Niente, Duckhorn, and the inevitable Opus One anchor the red section. The Italian and French selections exist but feel like supporting cast rather than co-leads. If you're a Burgundy or Barolo hunter, this list won't make your pulse quicken.
The by-the-glass program runs 12-20 options, which is a solid count for a room that's mostly ordering bottles anyway. Expect the pours to skew toward approachable crowd-pleasers rather than anything that'll make you put down your fork. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program that prioritizes consistency over discovery.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently over-delivers for its tier — it's genuinely well-made California Cab that doesn't lean on cult status to justify its price tag. In a list where everything trends expensive, Jordan is often the sweet spot between quality and not needing a second mortgage.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone at this table is ordering Cabernet, which means the Duckhorn Merlot gets ignored. That's a mistake — Duckhorn has been making serious Napa Merlot for decades, and it holds its own against anything on this list. Skip the crowd and order this.
Opus One
Opus One is a genuinely great wine, but steakhouse markup turns it into a monument to paying too much. You're not buying wine here — you're buying the logo on the label. The same money gets you more pleasure elsewhere on this list.
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Far Niente has the structure and fruit concentration to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without either one bullying the other. It's the kind of pairing that makes the steakhouse format make complete sense.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mr. B's is exactly what it promises — a polished, reliable steakhouse wine list that hits all the expected marks without a single surprise. Send a friend here if they want a sure thing; send them somewhere else if they want to be excited.
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