Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Bradenton, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar pairs a serious wine program with a boldly inventive cocktail list. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned brings five-spice syrup to bourbon, while the clarified A Cut Above margarita shows technique. Sommelier-led tastings and flights make the wine bar a destination. Zero-proof options get real attention, not an afterthought.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned, a bourbon cocktail with house-made five-spice syrup. For wine, order a 2 oz or 6 oz pour of Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon to see the list's Napa strength.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate technique will find the clarified margarita and smoked old fashioned intriguing. Wine enthusiasts can explore pours by the glass or join a sommelier-led tasting.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour offers $9 hand-crafted cocktails and featured wines at $9 per glass, making it a good time to sample the program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Main-menu cocktails range from $17 to $24; zero-proof options are $13. Wine pours run $3–$25 for 2 oz and $9–$75 for 6 oz.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, hand-crafted cocktail menu with creative ingredients and technique. Signature drinks like the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned and A Cut Above show range, and Social Hour offers $9 cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned layers house-made five-spice syrup with Basil Hayden Toast bourbon.
- — A Cut Above is a clarified margarita with Patron Silver and white peach, showing technique.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24); A Cut Above ($18)
Pricing: $17–$24; Social Hour $9
Wine
A curated list with global reach, offered in 2 oz and 6 oz pours plus flights. Sommelier-led tastings and Prime Pours & Pairings events add depth.
Menu strengths
- — Wine pours come in 2 oz and 6 oz sizes, with flights available for exploration.
- — Sommelier-led tastings and pairings are offered at the wine bar.
Standout selections
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (2 oz $11 / 6 oz $35)
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (2 oz $20 / 6 oz $60)
Pricing: 2 oz $3–$25; 6 oz $9–$75
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof menu with creative, well-constructed options. Drinks like Espresso Yourself and Golden State of Mind use quality non-alcoholic spirits and house-made syrups.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof cocktails are priced at $13 and can be made with spirits for an additional charge.
- — Espresso Yourself uses Seedlip Notas de Agave with house-made vanilla-sage syrup.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself ($13); Golden State of Mind ($13)
Pricing: $13
Spirits
Two named selections show ambition, but the category is defined by cocktails rather than standalone pours.
Menu strengths
- — Jones Street Manhattan combines WhistlePig rye with Averna Amaro and two bitters.
- — Ultra-Violet Ube uses Gray Whale gin and ube syrup, served over clear ice.
Standout selections
- — Jones Street Manhattan — 23 — WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye, Averna Amaro, Angostura & Fee Brother's West Indian Orange bitters
Pricing: $17–$24 for spirit-forward cocktails
How it sits with the food
The wine list includes Chablis and Albariño that would pair with seafood, while Cabernet selections like Caymus and Silver Oak suit red meat. Sommelier-led pairings can guide matches.
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