STK Los Angeles
California classics done right, no surprises
Westwood · Los Angeles · American, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 10, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at STK Los Angeles reads like a greatest hits of California Cabernet — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, all the usual suspects lined up in a row. It's confident, it's consistent, and it knows exactly who it's selling to. If you came here hoping to discover something off the beaten path, you might want to recalibrate.
Selection Deep Dive
This is a California-forward list built squarely around Napa and Sonoma power players — Stag's Leap, Jordan, Duckhorn, Far Niente, Cakebread — with little appetite for detours into Burgundy, Rhône, or anywhere that requires explanation. The depth within its lane is real: you can climb from an approachable Jordan Cabernet up to Opus One depending on how the evening is going. What's missing is any sense of adventure — no natural wines, no left-field Spanish or Italian picks to break the monotony. Wine Spectator has recognized this list since 2021 with an Award of Excellence, which tracks: it does what it does with genuine competence.
By the Glass
With 20-35 options by the glass in the $14-$22 range, there's enough here to drink well without committing to a bottle. The Cakebread Chardonnay by the glass is a reliable anchor for white drinkers, and Cabernet by the glass options give the table flexibility. Don't expect anything rotating or experimental — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $12–$250 range
Jordan punches well above what most steakhouses charge for it — consistently one of the better QPR Cabs on a list like this, and it actually fits the food.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone at the table is ordering Cab, and they're missing the point. Duckhorn Merlot is serious, structured, and almost always underordered on steakhouse lists — which means the kitchen doesn't get to show it off nearly enough.
Opus One
The prestige markup on Opus One at a restaurant like STK is brutal. You're paying for the label in a room full of people doing the same thing — and the wine doesn't taste any better here than it would at retail.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged bone-in ribeye
Stag's Leap has the structure to stand up to a dry-aged ribeye without overwhelming it — that classic Napa profile of dark fruit and firm tannins is exactly what you want when there's real beef fat in the equation.
✔️ The Bottom Line
STK Los Angeles is a dependable California wine list for people who already know what they like — it's not going to surprise you, but it won't let you down either. Send a friend here if they love Napa Cab and a good steak; steer them elsewhere if they want to explore.
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