Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Dayton, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar pairs a serious cocktail program with a wine list built for exploration. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned leads a creative menu, while the Rooted Wine Bar pours 2 oz and 6 oz tastes of names like Silver Oak and Taittinger. A dedicated zero-proof list and whiskey-focused dinners round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned, made with Basil Hayden Toast bourbon and house-made five-spice syrup. For wine, order a 2 oz pour of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon to compare against a Caymus or Chateau Montelena. If abstaining, the Espresso Yourself zero-proof cocktail delivers complexity without alcohol.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a well-made classic with a twist, like the smoked old fashioned, and wine enthusiasts who like to sample widely via 2 oz pours and flights. The zero-proof menu also serves designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour runs nightly with $9 cocktails and featured wines, making it a good time to sample the program affordably. Wine dinners such as Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu offer structured tastings for special occasions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17-$28; zero-proof options are $13. Wine pours are priced per 2 oz and 6 oz, with examples from $9 to $25 for 2 oz. Wine dinners cost $149-$159 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated Rooted Wine Bar area with 2 oz and 6 oz pours enables serious wine exploration, while the cocktail list features inventive techniques like olive oil-washing and clarified margaritas. The zero-proof menu is equally crafted, and whiskey is showcased in multi-course dinner events.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A hand-crafted cocktail list with house-made syrups and infusions, ranging from a smoked old fashioned to an olive oil-washed martini. Social Hour offers $9 cocktails, making the program accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Creative techniques like olive oil-washing and clarified margaritas
- — House-made five-spice syrup in the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned: Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup
- — Amused & Infused: olive oil-washed Belvedere Pure vodka with Carpano Dry vermouth, paired with amuse-bouche
- — A Cut Above: clarified margarita with Patron Silver, white peach, and citrus
Pricing: $17-$28; $9 during Social Hour
Wine
An extensive wine list with 2 oz and 6 oz pours, flights, and vertical offerings. Notable selections include Silver Oak, Caymus, and Taittinger, with sommelier-guided dinners.
Menu strengths
- — 2 oz and 6 oz pour format encourages sampling
- — Flights like Purely Pinot and The Icons allow style exploration
Standout selections
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2019; Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne, NV
- — Vérité La Joie Bordeaux Blend, Sonoma County, 2013
Pricing: 2 oz pours from $9 to $25; 6 oz pours from $27 to $75
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with four creative options, using Seedlip and Lyre's spirits. Each can be made into a cocktail with spirits for an additional charge.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated menu with non-alcoholic spirits like Seedlip and Lyre's
- — House-made syrups and fresh ingredients; Ability to add spirits for a customizable drink
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself: Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, fresh espresso
- — Golden State of Mind: Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, turmeric syrup, ginger beer
Pricing: $13 each
Spirits
Whiskey appears in curated dinner events, such as Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu, featuring a two-pour tasting of Uncle Nearest and Heaven Hill.
Menu strengths
- — Feature in special dinner events; Selection of notable whiskey brands
Standout selections
- — Whiskey Tasting: Uncle Nearest 1856 Tennessee Whiskey and Heaven Hill 7 Yr Bottled-in-Bond
Pricing: Included in $149 dinner
How it sits with the food
The wine and cocktail programs are designed to complement the steakhouse menu; the Amused & Infused cocktail is served with an amuse-bouche, and Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu pairs whiskey and wine with wagyu beef.
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