Steak Country, Wine Afterthought
Dimond / South Anchorage · Anchorage · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 30, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Outback Anchorage reads like a grocery store shelf curated by a regional manager in Tampa. Nothing surprising, nothing offensive — just the usual suspects lined up and priced for convenience, not discovery.
We're looking at 20-35 bottles leaning heavily on California and Washington State, with a smattering of Australian labels that at least nod to the brand's theme. The producers here — Kendall-Jackson, Bread & Butter, Chateau Ste. Michelle — are workhorses built for mass appeal, not excitement. There's no real depth by region and no obscure finds to reward anyone who actually cares about what's in their glass. Washington State is the most interesting thread on this list, and even that doesn't get pulled very far.
Eight to twelve pours by the glass sounds decent until you realize they're all drawn from the same familiar roster — expect Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and Bread & Butter Pinot Noir to anchor the program. There's no rotation to speak of and no sense that anyone is refreshing these picks with intention.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $9
Washington Riesling at this price point is genuinely solid — bright acidity, a little fruit, and it actually holds its own against a salty Bloomin' Onion better than anything else on this list.
Banfi Centine Rosso
It's easy to overlook a Tuscan blend at a steakhouse chain, but Centine is a Sangiovese-forward pour with real structure that punches above the Outback context. Most people reach for the Pinot Noir — don't.
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
You can buy a bottle of KJ at the grocery store on the drive over for less than what they charge here. The markup makes zero sense for a wine this widely available.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Alice Springs Chicken
The sweet-savory honey mustard and melted cheese on the Alice Springs Chicken needs something with backbone and a little sweetness to keep up — Ste. Michelle Riesling does exactly that without getting lost.
❌ The Bottom Line
This is a list that exists because restaurants have to have one, not because anyone at this location loves wine. Order the steak, drink the Riesling, and keep your expectations exactly where a chain steakhouse sets them.
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