The Avenue Steak Tavern
Serious steak energy, Monday is your move
Grandview Heights · Columbus · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 22, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list here means business — 200-plus bottles spread across California, France, Italy, Oregon, Argentina, and Australia, anchored by a Captain's List that goes all the way to a 2008 Penfolds Grange. The 1920s steakhouse aesthetic isn't just decoration; the wine program leans into that same classic, no-surprises confidence. You know exactly what kind of room you're in.
Selection Deep Dive
Napa Cabernet is the obvious center of gravity, with heavy hitters like Opus One 2019, Joseph Phelps Insignia 2019, and Quintessa 2018 anchoring the upper tier — this is clearly the list's strongest suit. California Pinot gets a serious showing too, with Sea Smoke's 'Southing' and 'Ten' from Santa Rita Hills giving the list some real texture beyond just Cab. Italy, France, Oregon, and Argentina fill out the supporting cast without much depth, but enough to keep non-Cab drinkers from feeling stranded. The Captain's List is where the splurge lives; outside of that, the everyday selections are respectable but won't surprise anyone who's dined at a Cameron Mitchell restaurant before.
By the Glass
Fifteen to twenty-five pours by the glass at $11–$19 is a solid range for a steakhouse, covering the usual suspects without feeling lazy. The glass program doesn't appear to rotate aggressively, but the breadth means you can get something reasonable before committing to a bottle. Nothing here is going to make you reconsider your life choices, but nothing should embarrass the kitchen either.
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, North Coast, California, 2021 — $38
At $38, this is the most reasonably priced bottle on a list that trends steep — and on Monday nights it drops to $19. It's not a complex wine, but it's an honest one, and at that price point next to a steak, the math works.
Malbec, Colomé, Salta, Argentina, 2021
Most people at a steakhouse default to California Cab without a second thought, but Colomé's high-altitude Salta Malbec brings something genuinely different — darker fruit, more grip, a rustic edge that plays well with red meat. At $60 it's marked up, but it's worth the detour.
Riesling, A to Z Wineworks, Oregon
At $64 for a bottle that retails around $25, A to Z Riesling is a perfectly fine grocery store wine getting steakhouse pricing. There's nothing wrong with A to Z, but this is a 156% markup on a brand that belongs in a supermarket, not on a list sitting next to Quintessa.
Sea Smoke 'Ten', Santa Rita Hills, 2021 + Filet Mignon
Filet is the leanest cut on the menu and can get lost under a big tannic Cab — Sea Smoke's 'Ten' Pinot brings enough red fruit and structure to stand up to the beef without overwhelming it, letting the tenderness of the filet actually show up on the plate.
Monday — 50% off all bottles under $100 every Monday from 4–9 PM
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Avenue is a reliable, well-staffed steakhouse wine program that knows its audience and plays to it confidently — just expect to pay for the privilege. Come on a Monday and the calculus changes entirely; those half-price bottles under $100 turn a steep list into a genuine night out.
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