Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Metairie, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming’s pairs a serious cocktail program with a sommelier-guided wine bar and a dedicated zero-proof menu. Cocktails like the Pineapple Castaway and Signature Smoked Old Fashioned show range, while 2-oz pours of Silver Oak and Taittinger reward the patient sipper. Wine dinners and a whiskey-focused event add structure.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned, a $24 pour of Basil Hayden Toast bourbon with Angostura bitters and house-made five-spice syrup. For wine, the 2-oz pour of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon offers a taste of a Napa icon without committing to a full glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want both craft cocktails and serious wine will find common ground. The zero-proof menu, with options like the Espress Yourself, also serves designated drivers or those abstaining without sacrificing creativity.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour at the bar features $9 hand-crafted cocktails, making it a value play for early-evening drinking.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17-$24, zero-proof options are $13, and 2-oz wine pours range from $3 to $25. Wine dinner events are priced at $149-$159 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue operates as both a steakhouse and a wine bar, with a dedicated Rooted Wine Bar offering sommelier-guided tastings. A calendar of wine dinners, including a Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu event, builds themed drinking experiences around the bar program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans clarified margaritas, smoked old fashioneds, and espresso martinis, with creative ingredients like five-spice syrup and bergamot-scented clouds. Prices are steep but justified by the craft.
Menu strengths
- — A broad menu of hand-crafted specialty cocktails, including clarified and smoked preparations.
- — Cocktail program is integrated into special dinner events like Prime Pours & Pairings.
- — Recent guests have praised specific drinks, with one noting the Pineapple Castaway was refreshing and paired well with the meal.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned: Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup.
- — Pineapple Castaway: Diplomatico Planas rum, fresh mint, tropical pineapple, Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu.
- — A Cut Above: Clarified margarita with Patron Silver, white peach, and citrus.
Pricing: $17-$24; $9 during Social Hour
Wine
A curated wine list spans sparkling to Napa Cabernet, with 2-oz pours enabling exploration. Sommelier-guided tastings and a schedule of wine dinners anchor the program.
Menu strengths
- — Offers 2-oz pours, allowing guests to taste premium wines without full-glass commitment.
- — Wine list includes prominent producers like Silver Oak and Chateau Montelena.
- — Regular wine dinner events, such as Rooted in Sonoma, showcase themed pairings.
Standout selections
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019.; Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne.
Pricing: 2-oz pours $3-$25; wine dinners $149-$159
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof menu offers four creative nonalcoholic cocktails, from a Seedlip-based espresso drink to a sparkling tea. Each can be upgraded with spirits, adding flexibility.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with four distinct options.
- — Zero-proof experience available for wine dinner events by request, integrating non-drinkers into special occasions.
- — Creative use of Seedlip and Lyre's spirits replicates cocktail complexity.
Standout selections
- — Espress Yourself: Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, freshly brewed espresso.
- — Golden State of Mind: Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, turmeric syrup, ginger beer.
- — Tost: Sparkling white tea with cranberry and ginger.
Pricing: $13 each
Spirits
The spirits program is showcased through a dedicated whiskey dinner, with neat pours of Uncle Nearest 1856 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond. It’s an event-driven approach rather than a full bar.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey pours are included in the Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner, offering structured tastings.
- — Selection includes notable producers like Uncle Nearest and Heaven Hill.
Standout selections
- — Uncle Nearest 1856 Tennessee Whiskey, neat pour.; Heaven Hill 7 Yr Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Bourbon, neat pour.
Pricing: Included in $149 Wine, Whiskey & Wagyu dinner
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