News Summary
Wine Spectator has unveiled its 2025 Restaurant Awards winners, showcasing 3,811 restaurants globally for their outstanding wine selections. Established in 1981, this year’s awards celebrate the commitment to wine service and knowledge in dining. Among the winners are two restaurants from Savannah, Georgia: Common on Broughton and the 1540 Room at The DeSoto. New Grand Award winners include Selby’s, Soby’s, and Le Bon Georges, recognized for their extraordinary wine service. Profiles of these establishments will be featured in the upcoming issue available starting July 15th.
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Wine Spectator has announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 Restaurant Awards, honoring the finest dining establishments from around the globe for their exceptional wine selections. A total of 3,811 restaurants across all 50 states in the U.S. and over 80 countries have been recognized in this year’s awards, signifying a strong commitment to wine service and knowledge in the culinary arts.
In the announcement, Marvin R. Shanken, the editor and publisher of Wine Spectator, noted that the winning restaurants illustrate a dedication to wine discovery and hospitality. This year’s awards continue a tradition that began in 1981, focusing exclusively on how restaurants manage and serve their wine selections.
Award Categories
The Restaurant Awards program confers accolades at three distinct levels:
- Award of Excellence: 2,010 winners
- Best of Award of Excellence: 1,704 winners
- Grand Award: 97 winners
This year, the program has seen a notable inclusion of two Savannah, Georgia establishments that have been named among the winners. Common on Broughton stands out with its elegant Southern and Lowcountry cuisine, featuring handcrafted cocktails and an impressive wine list boasting over 550 bottles and more than 30 rotating wines available by the glass. This multi-year award recipient exemplifies the restaurant’s commitment to excellent wine service.
Another honoree, the 1540 Room at The DeSoto, located at 15 E Liberty St, combines a farm-to-table approach with global culinary flavors. The restaurant is known for its stylish ambiance, crafted cocktails, and a carefully curated wine list that emphasizes small-grower producers, further establishing itself as a multi-year award winner.
New Grand Award Winners
This year also saw the announcement of three new Grand Award winners, further elevating the recognition of extraordinary wine service in distinct dining atmospheres. The new Grand Award recipients include:
- Selby’s in Atherton, CA
- Soby’s in Greenville, SC
- Le Bon Georges in Paris, France
The Restaurant Awards issue provides profiles of the winning establishments, offering insights into the talent behind each restaurant’s wine collection. An accompanying article titled “What’s Old is New Again” explores how many restaurants are revisiting and revitalizing classic dishes, emphasizing the evolving nature of culinary presentation.
Publication Details
The annual Restaurant Awards issue will be available to readers starting July 15th. Each recognized restaurant has proven its ability to create an interesting, fitting, and appealing wine list aligned with its cuisine style. To maintain their status, restaurants are required to provide complete and accurate information regarding their selected wines, including details about vintages and producer names.
Pricing Categories and Additional Information
The pricing categories for recognized restaurants fall into three brackets:
- Inexpensive: less than $40
- Moderate: $40-$65
- Expensive: $66 or more
The 2025 Restaurant Awards have highlighted a broad spectrum of wine service quality across the globe, recognizing establishments that not only fulfill wine lovers’ desires but also push the boundaries of culinary and wine pairings. The depth of talent and expertise represented in this year’s awards underscores the ever-growing importance of wine in the culinary world.
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- Google Search: Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
