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.

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.
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. (Shutterstock)

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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