Solid steak wine list, no surprises
Event Center / Frontier Park Area · Cheyenne · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 21, 2026
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The wine list here reads exactly like you'd expect from a mid-tier steakhouse chain near a rodeo venue — California-heavy, brand-name dependent, and designed to reassure rather than excite. There's nothing offensive about it, but there's nothing that'll make you lean forward in your chair either. If you've eaten at any steakhouse in the American West in the last decade, you've seen this list before.
The list clocks in somewhere between 30 and 60 bottles, anchored almost entirely in California and Washington State with a clear bias toward names that move units: Caymus, Jordan, Rombauer, Meiomi. These aren't bad wines — they're just safe bets for a room full of people who know what they like and don't want to gamble. There's no Burgundy, no Rhône, no real adventure to speak of. The gaps are wide if you're looking for anything outside the California-Washington corridor, and the list doesn't seem to have changed much in a while.
The by-the-glass program runs 8 to 14 options, which is a respectable count for a casual steakhouse in Cheyenne. You'll find the usual suspects — expect Meiomi Pinot Noir and Rombauer Chardonnay to anchor the pour list. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here; this is a set-it-and-forget-it glass program.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $65
Jordan consistently overdelivers for its price point — polished Alexander Valley Cab with real structure and age-worthiness. At a steakhouse markup it still represents the list's best dollar-for-dollar argument, especially next to a ribeye.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Most steak-focused diners walk right past the Pinot Noir column, but Meiomi's approachable, fruit-forward style actually handles lighter cuts and ribs better than a heavy Cab. It's the overlooked middle child on this list.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine, but it's also one of the most marked-up bottles in American restaurant history. You're paying for the name more than the glass, and at steakhouse prices you're leaving real money on the table compared to Jordan sitting right next to it.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Ribeye
Jordan's structured tannins and dark fruit are built for exactly this moment — a well-marbled ribeye off the grill. The wine softens against the fat and char, and neither one tries to outshout the other.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Rib & Chop House is a reliable dinner stop if you're in the Event Center area and want a decent glass of California Cab with your steak — just don't expect the list to surprise you. Send a friend here for the food; tell them to pick Jordan and ignore the Caymus.
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