Restaurants & Bars
150+ SoCal Restaurants Honored With Wine Spectator Awards
Over 150 restaurants in Southern California have been recognized for their wine programs in Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — Over 150 restaurants in Southern California have been recognized for their wine programs, joining 3,700 establishments worldwide as winners in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.
Award winners are from all 50 states and more than 75 countries and territories. Awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, presented to about 2,150 restaurants; the Best of Award of Excellence, presented to about 1,531 restaurants; and the Grand Award, presented to only four restaurants, including two California restaurants, Grasing’s in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Lazy Bear in San Francisco.
Winning restaurants from Southern California are:
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Addison
5200 Grand Del Mar, San Diego
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California, Rhône, Bordeaux, Italy, Champagne, Germany
Cuisine: Californian
More information here.
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Capo
1810 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, Burgundy, Bordeaux, France, Tuscany, Piedmont, Rhône, Italy
Cuisine: Farm to Table, Italian
More information here.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California, Rhône, Bordeaux, Italy, Champagne, Germany
Cuisine: American, Regional
More information here.
The Stonehouse
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California, Rhône, Bordeaux, Italy, France
Cuisine: Californian
More information here.
Wally's
447 Canon Drive, Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California, Rhône, Bordeaux, Italy, Champagne
Cuisine: American, French
More information here.
71Above Restaurant & Skylounge
633 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Antico Nuovo
4653 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Piedmont, Sicily, Italy, France
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
BOA Steakhouse
9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Wine Strengths: France, California, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Baltaire
11647 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Burgundy, California, France, Bordeaux, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Born and Raised
1909 India St., San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Bourbon Steak
237 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Bourbon Steak
1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
CUT Beverly Hills
9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: California, France, Champagne, Burgandy, Bordeaux, Italy
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Caprice Café
104 E. State St., Redlands
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: California, France
More information here.
Caruso's
1759 S. Jameson Lane, Montecito
Wine Strengths: California, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy, Champagne, Piedmont, Tuscany
Cuisine: Californian, Italian
More information here.
Catch Steak
650 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Chinois on Main
2709 Main St., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Asian
More information here.
Culina Ristorante + Caffè
300 S. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
901 Bayfront Court, San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Burgandy, Bordeaux, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Burgandy, Bordeaux, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
1314 Seventh St., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Burgandy, France
Cuisine: American, Farm to Table
More information here.
Fia Steak
2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant
6600 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Seasonal, Steakhouse
More information here.
Hinoki & The Bird
10 W. Century Dr., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Burgandy, Bordeaux, France
Cuisine: American, Asian
More information here.
Hozy's Grill
1760 E. Lemonwood Drive, Santa Paula
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
In Bloom
1845 Spring St., Paso Robles
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Californian, Seasonal
More information here.
Juliet
8888 Washington Blvd., Culver City
Wine Strengths: Burgandy, Champagne, France
Cuisine: French
More information here.
Kato
777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Loire, Burgandy, Germany, France
Cuisine: Asian
More information here.
L'Opera Ristorante
101 Pine Ave., Long Beach
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
More information here.
La Boucherie
900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Champagne, Burgandy, Bordeaux, France, Washington
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Les Petites Canailles
1215 Spring St., Paso Robles
Wine Strengths: France
Cuisine: Farm to Table, France
More information here.
Lido Restaurant & Lounge
2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Californian, Seasonal
More information here.
M Grill
3832 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: Brazilian, Steakhouse
More information here.
Majordōmo
1725 Naud St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Asian
More information here.
Mar'sel
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Mario's Place
3646 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
8112 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
18412 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
1200 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
246 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Mastro's Ocean Club
73-405 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Maude
212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: United States, Italy, France
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
More information here.
Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave., San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France, Oregon
Cuisine: American, French
More information here.
Napa Rose
1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim
Wine Strengths: California, Burgandy, France
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Nerano
9960 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: Piedmont, Tuscany, Italy, California
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Nine-Ten
910 Prospect St., La Jolla
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France
Cuisine: Farm to Table, Regional
More information here.
Olivella
905 Country Club Rd., Ojai
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Piedmont
Cuisine: American, Italian
More information here.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Piedmont, Tuscany, Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Otium
222 S. Hope St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, France, Burgandy, Bordeaux
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Packing House Wines
540 W. First St., Claremont
Wine Strengths: California, Burgundy, Bordeaux
Cuisine: American, Small plates
More information here.
Polo Steakhouse
4980 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse, American
More information here.
Providence
5955 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgundy, Champagne, Austria, Germany
Cuisine: American, Seafood
More information here.
Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen
1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy, Germany
Cuisine: Californian, Farm to Table
More information here.
République
624 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Bordeaux, France, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Germany
Cuisine: Asian, French
More information here.
Selanne Steak Tavern
1464 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Spencer's Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Rd, Palm Springs
Wine Strengths: California, France, Bordeaux, Italy
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Splashes
1555 S. Coast Highway
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Californian, Seafood
More information here.
Stake Chophouse & Bar
1309 Orange Ave., Coronado
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Belvedere
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, Italy
Cuisine: European
More information here.
The Capital Grille
3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Hobbit
2932 E. Chapman Ave., Orange
Wine Strengths: California, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy, Germany
Cuisine: American, French
More information here.
The Marine Room
2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Regional
More information here.
Trelio Restaurant
436 Clovis Ave. Clovis
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgandy
Cuisine: Californian, European
More information here.
Vintage Press Restuarante
216 N. Willis St., Visalia
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Italy
Cuisine: American, Regional
More information here.
Wally's
214 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Bordeaux, Burgandy, Tuscany, Champagne, Spain
Cuisine: French, Regional
More information here.
Zin American Bistro
198 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
4 Saints
100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Californian, French
More information here.
A.R. Valentien
11480 North Torrey Pines
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Farm to Table, Regional
More information here.
Ardor
9040 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
Arroyo Chop House
536 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse
More information here.
Avant
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American
More information here.
BOA Steakhouse
3110 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Barona Oaks Steakhouse
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd., Lakeside
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Bob's Steak & Chop House
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Bolero Restaurante
41150 Via Europa, Temecula
Wine Strengths: Spain
Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas
More information here.
Bouchon
9 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Californian, Farm to Table
More information here.
Cafe Aroma
54750 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Californian, Italian
More information here.
Calabra
700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: Italy
Cuisine: Mediterranean
More information here.
Caldo Verde
1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Spain, France
Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
More information here.
Carbon Beach Club
22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: Californian, Seasonal
More information here.
Catch LA
8715 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Asian, Small plates
More information here.
Chuck's Steak House of Hawaii
3888 State St., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Coin & Candor
2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Californian
More information here.
Del Frisco's Grille
772 Spectrum Centre Drive, Irvine
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Delilah
7969 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, France, Burgandy
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
More information here.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1370 Bison Ave., Newport Beach
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse
More information here.
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
731 W. San Jose Ave., Fresno
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Ember & Rye
7447 Batiquitos Dr., Carslbad
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Fogo de Chão
234 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Wine Strengths: California, Argentina, Chile
Cuisine: Brazilian, Steakhouse
More information here.
Great Oak Steakhouse
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Hell's Kitchen
777 S. Resort Drive, Valley Center
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Henry's Coastal Cuisine
21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Californian, French
More information here.
Huntress
376 Fifth Ave., San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Il Cortile Ristorante
608 12th St., Paso Robles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Tuscany, Piedmont
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Intermezzo by Wine Cask
813 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
More information here.
JW Steak House
5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Juniper and Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd., San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
LA Prime Steakhouse
404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Burgundy, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill and Bar
78250 Highway 111, La Quinta
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Californian, Farm to Table
More information here.
Luciana's Ristorante
24312 Del Prado, Dana Point
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Manuela
907 E. Third St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
Marisi
1044 Wall St., La Jolla
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: American, Italian
More information here.
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: American, Italian
More information here.
Michael's
1147 Third St., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: California, France, Champagne
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood
73951 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Sushi
More information here.
Morton's, The Steakhouse
6250 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Newhall Press Room
24257 Main St., Santa Clarita
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American
More information here.
O SEA | Seafood for Thought
109 S. Glassel St., Orange
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Californian, Seafood
More information here.
Olio Pizzeria
11 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
More information here.
Opal Restaurant & Bar
1325 State St., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
Osteria Mamma
5732 Melrtose Ave., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Italy
Cuisine: Farm to Table, Italian
More information here.
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Wine Strengths: California, Washington, France
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Paon Restaurant & Wine Bar
2975 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: French, Californian
More information here.
Parkway Grill
510 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse, Californian
More information here.
Piper
105 Mission Ave., Oceanside
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Farm to Table, Californian
More information here.
Pony Club Bar & Lounge
1021 Pine St., Paso Robles
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Prime Cut
14145 Campo Road, Jamul
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
Rumfish Y Vino
34 N. Palm St, Ventura
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Californian, Caribbean
More information here.
Rusty Pelican
2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Seafood
More information here.
STK Los Angeles
930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
San Laurel
100 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: Spain
Cuisine: Californian, Spanish
More information here.
Seasons 52
3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar
3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
Smitty's Grill
110 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
Solare Ristorante
2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Spaghettini
3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Northern Italian, Steakhouse
More information here.
Sushi Note
13447 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
More information here.
THE Blvd Restuarant & Lounge
9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
The Bottle Inn Hermosa
26 22nd St., Hermosa Beach
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
The Buckhorn Restuarant & Bar
4923 Primero St., New Cuyama
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American, Mexican
More information here.
The Capital Grille
700 W. 9th St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Fishery
5040 Cass St., San Diego
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Californian, Seafood
More information here.
The Grove Steakhouse
5000 Willows Road, California
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Steakhouse
More information here.
The Hitching Post 2
406 E. Highway 246, Buellton
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Lark
131 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: American
More information here.
The Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, France, Italy
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Nice Guy
401 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
The Palm Los Angeles
1100 S. Flower St., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Northern Italian, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Italian, American
More information here.
The Quiet Woman
3224 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Restaurant at Justin
11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles
Wine Strengths: California, Bordeaux, France
Cuisine: Californian, Farm to Table
More information here.
The Steakhouse
32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Sycamore Inn
8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Steakhouse
32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
More information here.
The Vineyard Rose
34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Californian
More information here.
The Winery Restuarant & Wine Bar
4301 La Jolla Village Drive
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse
More information here.
Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Italian, Meditteranean
More information here.
Toscana
11633 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles
Wine Strengths: California, Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Road, Montecito
Wine Strengths: Italy
Cuisine: Italian
More information here.
Trio Restaurant
707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American, Farm to Table
More information here.
Tutti Mangia Italian Chophouse
102 Harvard Ave., Claremont
Wine Strengths: California, Italy, Tuscany
Cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse
More information here.
Twenty Eight
19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: Regional, Steakhouse
More information here.
Valle
222 N. Pacific St. Oceanside
Wine Strengths: Mexico
Cuisine: Mexican, Baja
More information here.
View Restaurant and Lounge
900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
Wine Strengths: California, France
Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
More information here.
Watertable
21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Willow
3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez
Wine Strengths: California
Cuisine: American
More information here.
Élephante
1332 Second St., Santa Monica
Wine Strengths: Italy, France
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
More information here.
Wine Spectator said the Award of Excellence winners generally have a wine list of at least 100 vintages, while the Best of Award of Excellence winners generally have at least 350 selections. The Grand Award winners have 1,000 or more selections, presenting diners with a depth of vintages from some of the world’s most acclaimed winemakers.
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