What wines go with what foods...

[hotwine]

Welcome to the board, Sarah. The restaurant has Wine Sectator's "Award of Excellence", and their prices reflect that. Suggest you let your expectations (and budget) direct your menu and wine selections. Looks like entrees are $25+ and decent wines $60+, so you're looking at a minimum of $50 for food and $60 for wine, plus 15% gratuity for Min of $126.50, plus any local tax added for OKC. Personally, I would test the restaurant's reputation by ordering steaks, likely the NY strips, and get a nice Cal Cab to go with it.... that might drive the wine price to the $80-$90 range, making the total about $160 plus tax. Don't mean to be crass, but ask yourself what you want from the evening.... a proposal (honorable or otherwise), or simply to say thanks for a fun year together, whatever. In a place like that, you can drop a nice load of change pretty quickly. Knowing beforehand what to expect from the menu and winelist can be very helpful.