Wyoming beef deserves a decent pour
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Western-inspired American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 28, 2026
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You're sitting inside a genuine piece of Wyoming history — the Wort Hotel has been here since 1941 — and the wine list feels like it belongs to the room: comfortable, unfussy, and not trying to impress anyone. It's not the reason you came, but it won't embarrass you either.
The list runs a compact 25–40 labels, leaning heavily on domestic options with some international fills rounding out the edges. There's enough range to cover a table split between red meat eaters and lighter appetites, but don't come looking for Burgundy rabbit holes or anything particularly adventurous. The regional-and-international cheese program hints that someone thought about wine pairings at some point, which is a good sign. Ultimately this is a list built to move bottles alongside Wyoming beef, not to challenge anyone's palate.
Six to ten options by the glass keeps things manageable without being inspiring. Prices land in the $11–$18 range, which is reasonable for a resort town where $18 glasses are practically table stakes. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program, not one that's getting refreshed with the seasons.
The Farm Cabernet Sauvignon — $15
At $15 a glass against a $30 retail price, this is a straight 2x markup — which in Jackson Hole, where resort pricing is basically a local sport, qualifies as genuinely fair. Order it with the Wyoming beef and move on with your life.
The Farm Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people walk into a Western steakhouse and instinctively reach for whatever big-name Napa Cab is at the top of the list. The Farm is the quieter, more honest pick on this list — it does the job without the markup premium that usually comes with a recognizable label in a hotel dining room.
Top-end bottle selections (estimated $90–$110 range)
Without a sommelier on staff or a wine program with real depth, spending $90–$110 on a bottle here is a gamble on storage and service knowledge that the list doesn't earn. Save the big bottle spend for somewhere that can actually support it.
The Farm Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
Prime rib wants a Cab with enough structure to cut through the fat and enough fruit to stay out of the way — The Farm checks both boxes without overcomplicating what should be a simple, satisfying combination.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Silver Dollar Grill is a reliable pour in a legendary room — you're here for the atmosphere and the beef, and the wine list is competent enough to keep up. Don't expect fireworks, but at these markups, you won't feel taken advantage of either.
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