Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar runs a serious beverage program: a hand-crafted cocktail list with a smoked old fashioned and a clarified margarita, a curated wine program with vineyard partnerships, and a dedicated zero-proof menu. Social Hour brings cocktails and wines by the glass to $9. The Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner pairs pours across courses, including Uncle Nearest 1856 whiskey.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24) for its Basil Hayden Toast bourbon and five-spice syrup. The A Cut Above ($18), a clarified margarita with Patron Silver, offers a lighter, citrus-forward contrast. For wine, the Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc appears in the wine dinner pairing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a structured wine list with vineyard partnerships and those who like creative, well-priced cocktails. The dedicated zero-proof menu also makes it a fit for non-drinkers, and the whiskey tasting in the dinner event appeals to bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour is a supported time to sample cocktails and featured wines by the glass at $9 each.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $17 to $24, zero-proof options are $13, and Social Hour drinks are $9. The Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner is priced at $149 per guest. Wine by the glass during Social Hour is $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program emphasizes direct partnerships with vineyards and winemakers, and the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner pairs a curated wine and whiskey selection across courses. The cocktail menu includes a clarified margarita and a smoked old fashioned, while the zero-proof menu offers full creative non-alcoholic drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Hand-crafted cocktail menu with eight named specialty cocktails, including a smoked old fashioned, a clarified margarita, and several spirit-forward options. Social Hour offers cocktails at $9. One guest noted a requested whiskey sour with egg white foam could not be made, but the overall menu shows range and creativity.
Menu strengths
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24) uses Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, and house-made five-spice syrup, adding a distinctive twist.
- — A Cut Above ($18) is a clarified margarita with Patron Silver tequila, white peach, and citrus, showing technique.
- — Social Hour cocktails at $9 provide an accessible entry point to the program.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned - Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup
- — A Cut Above - Clarified margarita with Patron Silver tequila, white peach, citrus
- — Salted Caramel Espresso Martini - Absolut Vanilia, Kahlua, Baileys, chilled espresso, salted caramel syrup
Pricing: $17-$24; Social Hour $9
Wine
Curated wine list with vineyard and winemaker partnerships. Wine dinners and pairing events are a focus, with a named Sauvignon Blanc in the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner. Social Hour features several wines by the glass at $9, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Menu strengths
- — Partnerships with vineyards and winemakers emphasize quality and craftsmanship.
- — Wine dinners like the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner ($149) show a structured pairing approach.
- — Social Hour offers four named wines by the glass at $9, from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Standout selections
- — Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley, France; paired with the first course of the wine dinner
- — Sea Sun by Caymus Chardonnay - Featured during Social Hour at $9
- — Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - Featured during Social Hour at $9
Pricing: Social Hour wines $9; dinner package $149
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with four named options, all at $13. These include a Seedlip-based espresso drink, a turmeric-ginger beer combination, and a sparkling white tea. The zero-proof experience is also available for all courses at the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner by request.
Menu strengths
- — Four named zero-proof cocktails show a serious non-alcoholic program, not an afterthought.
- — Zero-proof pairings available for the full Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner by request.
- — Pricing at $13 is consistent across the zero-proof menu.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself - Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, freshly brewed espresso
- — Golden State of Mind - Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, golden turmeric syrup, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
- — Herb Your Enthusiasm - Lyre's Dry London Spirit, fresh herbs, cucumber, Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu
Pricing: $13 each
Spirits
Spirits appear in the context of the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner, which includes an exploratory whiskey tasting with two neat pours and bourbon cocktails. Uncle Nearest 1856 is a named neat pour. Prime Pours & Pairings events also feature whiskey and food pairings.
Menu strengths
- — Exploratory whiskey tasting with two neat pours is included in the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner.
- — Prime Pours & Pairings events feature whiskey alongside food pairings.
- — Named pour: Uncle Nearest 1856 Tennessee Whiskey served neat.
Standout selections
- — Uncle Nearest 1856 - Tennessee Whiskey served as a neat pour in the exploratory tasting
How it sits with the food
The Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner pairs Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc with the first course, and includes an exploratory whiskey tasting with neat pours. The steakhouse context supports wine and whiskey pairings with food.
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