Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
West Des Moines, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar pairs a robust wine program with a serious cocktail list. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned leads a hand-crafted menu, while the wine list spans from Schramsberg sparkling to Silver Oak Cabernet. Zero-proof cocktails get equal attention, and whiskey tastings round out the beverage program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned, built with Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, and house-made five-spice syrup. For wine, the Icons Flight offers a tour of Napa heavyweights, or commit to the Sommelier’s Prix Fixe for a multi-course pairing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the by-the-glass range and the Icons Flight, while whiskey fans can explore neat pours like Uncle Nearest 1856. Cocktail lovers have creative options, and designated drivers are covered with a full zero-proof menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $17–$24, with Social Hour drinks at $9. Zero-proof cocktails are $13. Wine by the glass starts at $9 for a 6 oz pour; the Icons Flight is $200 and the Sommelier’s Prix Fixe is $150 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program extends beyond a standard steakhouse wine list with a dedicated Rooted Wine Bar, zero-proof cocktail menu, and Prime Pours & Pairings events that include whiskey dinners. The Icons Flight and Sommelier’s Prix Fixe show a commitment to guided tasting experiences.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Hand-crafted cocktails use premium spirits and house-made syrups. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned and clarified A Cut Above show technique, while Social Hour pricing makes them accessible. A recent guest account praised specific cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are hand-crafted with premium spirits and house-made syrups.
- — Signature range includes a smoked old fashioned and a clarified margarita.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned — Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup — $24
- — A Cut Above — clarified margarita with Patron Silver, white peach, citrus — $18
Pricing: Signature cocktails $17–$24; Social Hour cocktails $9
Wine
The wine program is a core focus with a curated list spanning Napa Cabernet, Burgundy, and Champagne. Wine flights and sommelier-led prix fixe dinners provide structured exploration. The Icons Flight showcases top Napa producers.
Menu strengths
- — Curated wine list features prominent regions including Napa, Burgundy, and Champagne.
- — Offers wine flights and a Sommelier's Prix Fixe multi-course pairing dinner.
- — By-the-glass pours from $9 to $75 allow broad exploration.
Standout selections
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2019 — 6 oz $60
- — Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne — 6 oz $42
- — The Icons Flight — includes Davies Vineyards, Caymus 50th Anniversary, Chateau Montelena, Silver Oak — $200
Pricing: By-the-glass 6 oz $9–$75; Icons Flight $200; Sommelier's Prix Fixe $150
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu includes four named options at $13 each. These use Seedlip and Lyre's spirits, plus house-made syrups and Fever-Tree mixers. The optional spirit upgrade broadens appeal.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with four named selections.
- — Options include Espresso Yourself with Seedlip Notas de Agave and vanilla-sage syrup.
- — Each zero-proof cocktail is $13, with an optional spirit upgrade to $17.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself — Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, espresso — $13
- — Golden State of Mind — Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, turmeric syrup, ginger beer — $13
Pricing: $13 each; optional spirit upgrade $17
Spirits
Whiskey is a focal point through neat pours and special events. Prime Pours & Pairings events include whiskey tastings and dinners.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey tastings are offered as part of Prime Pours & Pairings events.
- — Neat pours include Uncle Nearest 1856 and Heaven Hill 7 Yr Bottled-in-Bond.
- — Premium spirits are used across the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Uncle Nearest 1856 Tennessee Whiskey, neat pour; Heaven Hill 7 Yr Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Bourbon, neat pour
How it sits with the food
The wine list is hand-picked to pair with menu items, and the Sommelier’s Prix Fixe offers a multi-course wine pairing dinner.
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