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Award Winning Wine Lists

A wine list first and foremost should be well-suited to the cuisine it accompanies. Beyond this, however, good wine lists can vary widely in their quality. For some restaurants, a concise, well-chosen selection will do; for others, a sommelier has been engaged to scour the globe for outstanding wines that fall in line with the restaurant's aim and cuisine. The best wine lists are comprised of careful and interesting selections with regard to producer, vintage, and origin, resulting in a list that spans a wide range of styles, price points, and producers. Beyond the selection itself, the best wine lists are helpful: well organized and accessible, accurate and up to date, and offering comprehensive information about each wine, including vintages and appellations.

Restaurants that go above and beyond in the realm of wine don't go unnoticed. Here are the restaurants that have been officially recognized for their efforts and excellence in crafting an exceptional wine list.

Al Dente

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Alan Albert's

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Alize

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

André's at the Monte Carlo

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Andre's the Original

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Antonio's Italian Ristorante

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Aureole

Wine Spectator Grand Award

Bally's Steakhouse

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Bouchon

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Bradley Ogden

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Buzio's

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Canaletto

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Capital Grille

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Charlie Palmer Steak

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Craftsteak

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Delmonico Steakhouse

Wine Spectator Grand Award

Dragon Noodle Co.

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Eiffel Tower

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Emeril's New Orleans Fish House

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Ferraro's

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Fiamma Trattoria

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Fix

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Fleur De Lys

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Giorgio Caffe and Ristorante

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Guy Savoy

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Il Fornaio

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Jasmine

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Joe's Stone Crab

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Kokomos

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Le Cirque

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Les Artistes Steakhouse

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Luxor Steakhouse

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Michael Mina

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Nobhill

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Nove Italiano

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Olives

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Osteria del Circo

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Picasso

Wine Spectator Grand Award

Piero's Italian Cuisine

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Pinot Brasserie

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Prime Steakhouse

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Rao's

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Rosemary's Restaurant

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Rosewood Grille & Lobster House

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Seablue

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Sensi

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Shibuya

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Shintaro

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Smith & Wollensky

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Spago

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

The Palm - Las Vegas

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

THE Steak House

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

The Steakhouse

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Top of the World Private Dining

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Vic & Anthony's

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

Vintner Grill

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence