Ruth's Chris Steak House
Big Steakhouse Energy, Safe Wine Choices
Downtown · Salt Lake City · American, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 5, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list here reads like a greatest hits album of American fine dining — Opus One, Caymus, Stag's Leap. It's confident, familiar, and unapologetically expensive. If you've been to a Ruth's Chris anywhere in the country, you already know this list.
Selection Deep Dive
The 150-200 bottle list leans hard on Napa Cabernet and Chardonnay, with Bordeaux and Burgundy making appearances for anyone who wants to spend even more money. You'll find Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Stag's Leap Cask 23, and Penfolds Grange anchoring the prestige end. What's missing is any real sense of adventure — there's no natural wine, no interesting domestic outlier, nothing that would make a wine-curious diner lean forward. This is a list built for people who already know what they want and don't want any surprises.
By the Glass
Fifteen to twenty-five by-the-glass options sounds generous, and the count is respectable, but the rotation skews predictably toward safe California Cabs and oaked Chardonnays. Don't come here expecting anything poured by the glass that you couldn't find at a decent hotel bar. That said, quality is consistent and the pours are honest.
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay — null
In a list full of ego buys, Montelena is the one Napa white with actual credibility — restrained, food-friendly, and less marked up than the Cabernet heavy-hitters. On a steakhouse menu it's a smart opener before you commit to the big reds.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23
Most tables here go straight for Caymus or Opus One because the labels are recognizable. Cask 23 has the pedigree — it beat the French in 1976 — but gets less glory in this crowd. Worth the ask if you want something with actual history behind it.
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet
It's fine wine, genuinely. But Caymus Special Selection is one of the most marked-up bottles in the American steakhouse circuit, and the hype has long outpaced the juice. You're paying a premium for a label that's become a status signal more than a wine experience.
Opus One + Filet
Look, it's a cliché for a reason. The filet is butter-soft and the Opus One has enough Cabernet structure and polish to stand up without overwhelming it. If you're celebrating something real and money isn't the conversation, this is the move.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Ruth's Chris Salt Lake City is exactly what it promises — a polished, reliable steakhouse wine list with no surprises and steep prices to match. Send a friend here if they want a safe, high-end night out; steer them elsewhere if they're hoping to discover something new.
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