The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Plano

The Keg's wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a polished steakhouse chain — it's tidy, inoffensive, and built for the person who already knows what they want before they sit down. You're not going to find anything adventurous here, but you're also not going to get lost. Think of it as the wine equivalent of a well-pressed oxford shirt: reliable, unexciting, gets the job done.

The list leans heavily California, which makes sense for a steakhouse crowd — Cabernet Sauvignon is the obvious anchor, with names like Louis M. Martini and J. Lohr Seven Oaks doing the heavy lifting. Italy chips in with the expected Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, and Mumm Napa covers the bubbles. There's a nod to Pacific Northwest and some South American value reds, but don't expect anything outside the mainstream grocery-store orbit. Bordeaux shows up in name more than spirit — no serious old-world depth here.

The by-the-glass program is one of the list's stronger suits — roughly 20–30 options means you're not locked into a bottle for every pour. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc are the crowd favorites and are poured frequently enough that freshness isn't a concern. Glass prices run $9–$18, which is fair for a Plano upscale-casual room, though the ceiling options feel padded.