Napa's greatest hits, river views included
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Reviewed June 20, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list arrives looking exactly like you'd expect at a white-tablecloth steakhouse overlooking the Arkansas River — heavy on Napa Cabernet, polished, and built for the special-occasion crowd. It's not trying to surprise you, and it doesn't. What you see is what you get: a greatest-hits reel of recognizable names that will make your tablemate nod approvingly.
The list runs 50-80 bottles deep with a clear Napa Valley and Sonoma lean, supplemented by some Bordeaux for the classicists in the room. You'll find the usual suspects — Caymus, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Rombauer — wines that sell themselves because everyone already knows them. That's not a crime, but it does mean zero adventure: no interesting small producers, no left-field regions, no reason to linger over the list. Bordeaux representation gives a nod to the old world, but it's more of a cameo than a commitment.
The by-the-glass program clocks in somewhere between 8 and 14 options, which is respectable for a steakhouse of this size. Expect the pours to track closely with the bottle list — Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly makes an appearance, which is crowd-pleasing but predictable. Rotation appears minimal; this is a set-it-and-forget-it glass program, not one that's actively curated.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan consistently over-delivers for its price point — polished Sonoma Cab with real structure and finesse. In a lineup dominated by Caymus' plush style, Jordan is the more food-friendly pick and typically sits at a slightly lower price on steakhouse lists. If the markup isn't completely obscene here, it's your smartest move on the list.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most tables reach for Caymus on autopilot, but Stag's Leap is the more interesting bottle — historic Napa producer with real restraint and elegance that most of the list doesn't bother with. It gets overlooked because it doesn't have Caymus's marketing muscle, which makes it exactly the one worth ordering.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine. It's also everywhere, and steakhouses routinely mark it up to the point where you're paying a serious premium for a wine you could grab at any grocery store. The fruit-bomb style also competes with your steak rather than letting it shine. Save your money and step one shelf to the left.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Aged Ribeye
Stag's Leap has the structure and tannin to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without steamrolling it — it's one of the few bottles on this list with enough backbone and savory edge to actually enhance the beef rather than just sit alongside it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Riverfront Steakhouse is a dependable, if uninspired, wine destination — the list does exactly what a classic steakhouse list is supposed to do, but it's not going to excite anyone who's eaten at a great wine-forward restaurant. Come for the views and the steak, order Jordan over Caymus, and don't expect to be surprised.
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