100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers in America for 2018
Featuring exquisite vintage wines from renowned wineries as well as those harvested from local vineyards, OpenTable's list of the 100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers in America highlights some of the country’s best wine lists. Whether it’s a crisp white or silky red, these restaurants provide the perfect wine pairing for every meal year-round. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 28,000 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners
| Restaurants: | Abe and Louie's Boston, Al Biernat's - Oak Lawn, Altius… |
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| Price Range: | $$$ - $$$$ |
| Cuisines: | Steakhouse, Contemporary American… |
| Neighborhoods: | Back Bay, Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn, Mt. Washington… |
Abe and Louie's Boston
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Back Bay
- Special Occasion
- Business Meals
- Good for a Date
Had lunch previously and unhappy with the service. Complained to the manager and he invited us back. Had a great dinner and would now absolutely return for special occasions.
Al Biernat's - Oak Lawn
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Great service, wonderful food!!
A bit noisy, hard to carry on a conversation.
Altius
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Mt. Washington
- Scenic View
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
Professional service always adds to the dining experience.
Angelina's Ristorante
$$$$·Italian·
Bonita Springs
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
- Notable Wine List
Excellent menu, outstanding presentation perfectly prepared! They also have an excellent wine inventory fairly priced.
Annie Gunn's
$$$$·American·
St. Louis
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Go here for birthday lunches twice a year. Never disappoints. Everything is delicious but the chicken fried steak is unbelievable! They make the best Cosmo's in St. Louis. Birt…Read more
Balthazar
$$$$·French·
SoHo
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Authentic
The meal was amazing! Specially the steak tartare was delicious! I highly recommend!
Barolo Grill
$$$$·Italian·
Cherry Creek
- Notable Wine List
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Barolo Grill has been our favorite restaurant special occasion for years. Although we do not frequent it because of the cost, there are occasions where it is warranted. We celebr…Read more
The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard
$$$$·Italian·
Canton
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Fantastic as always!
Bistro Jeanty
$$$$·French·
Yountville
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
Our server Isaac was very nice and answered all our questions patiently.
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Romantic
Absolutely Wonderful!
Bohanan’s was the first “fancy” restaurant my husband and I dined at almost 15 years ago. We went back for the 1st time today & it was equally as memorable. P…Read more
Bones
$$$$·Steak·
Buckhead
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
We went to bones to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. We were greeted right away and was told our table would be ready in one moment. When we got to our table they had champa…Read more
Bottega Napa Valley
$$$$·Italian·
Yountville
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
The food was amazing. The gnocchi were literally like little pillows of yum.
Bouchon
$$$$·French·
Yountville
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Everything was delicious and the waiter made an excellent wine suggestion for us. Repeat visit to Bouchon on our second trip to the Napa Valley. Highly recommend!! Hit up the baker…Read more
Boulevard
$$$$·American·
Financial District / Embarcadero
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
Boulevard was great as usual. We each started with the soft-shell crab. I have had it many times before and it is always a pleasure. The Ladies had the Salmon for their entrée, …Read more
Boulud Sud
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Lincoln Square
- Pre/post Theatre
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Great tasting menu and service. Just happened to choose this place for a quiet Friday night dinner. Couldn’t have been more delighted with the choice.
Brennan's
$$$$·Creole·
French Quarter
- Special Occasion
- Great for Brunch
- Romantic
Visiting Tulane University
Butcher & Singer
$$$$·Steak·
Center City
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and had a wonderful dinner. Our server Drew was exceptional .. he started our evening with a complimentary glass of champagne, was…Read more
Café Monarch
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Old Town Scottsdale
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Third time visiting this restaurant and every time has been wonderful! Food, drinks, service was superb!
Campiello - Naples
$$$$·Italian·
Naples
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for a Date
- People Watching
The food is awesome.The calamari and margarita pizza are the best ever.The bar tender Michelle is great
Carlo & Johnny
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Montgomery
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Great place. Service and food are excellent
Charleston
$$$$·American·
Harbor East
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Notable Wine List
It has been several years since I ate there but it remains the best restaurant/meal/evening I have had to date.
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View More InfoCharleston Grill
$$$$·American·
Downtown Charleston
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
It was a wonderful experience for my husband’s 50th birthday. The service and food were impeccable.
Charley's Steak House - Tampa
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Tampa
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Absolutely fabulous on every level. The atmosphere was great, the service was impeccable, and the food makes it obvious why Charley’s is considered one of the top-10 steakhouses i…Read more
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
$$$$·Steak·
River North (Chicago)
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Waterfront
Beautiful location, wonderful service, delicious food!!
Collage Restaurant
$$$$·Global, International·
St. Augustine
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Fine dining at its best! Superb food, wines, and service. Second visit in 3 days speaks for itself and the fact that I’ll be back is the best recommendation !
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Annapolis
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Annapolis
- Good for a Date
- Notable Wine List
- Special Occasion
Multiple locations recognized across the country, including: Annapolis, MD; Arlington Heights, IL; Ashburn, VA; Brookfield, WI; Burr Ridge, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Coconut Creek, FL; C…Read more
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - New York City
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Business Meals
- Good for a Date
Multiple locations recognized across the country, including: New York, NY; Philadelphia; PA
Del Posto
$$$$·Italian·
Meatpacking District
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
It was fantastic. The epitome of elegance.
Delmonico Steakhouse
$$$$·Steakhouse·
The Venetian and Palazzo
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Daughter first time in Vegas and my favorite place
Devon Seafood + Steak - Hershey
$$$$·Seafood·
Hershey
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
It was the best birthday Scott has ever had. We had a wonderful time.
Eiffel Tower
$$$$·French·
Paris Hotel and Casino
- Romantic
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
Excellent is what sums it up
Emeril's Restaurant
$$$$·Creole·
Warehouse District
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Excellent everything except the price. The app says $30 and under but with no drinks, one appetizer, one entre and no dessert, the bill came to $58.
Filomena Ristorante
$$$$·Italian·
Georgetown
- Special Occasion
- Authentic
- Good for a Date
Outstanding experience. From the moment we entered to the moment we left everything was exceptional. The menu as well as wine selection was superb. The food was not only delicio…Read more
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
$$$$·Asian·
Downtown
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Birthday/ Anniversary celebration. Professional and attentive staff, could not have been better than tonight.
Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar - Memphis
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
After not being able to get reservations for Saturday night we decided to try Flight for the first time for their Sunday brunch. Chose the Land, Sea & Air flight and it did not dis…Read more
Gallaghers Steakhouse - Manhattan
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Pre/post Theatre
Cesar Alvarado is an outstanding server and did a great job with us. Give him a bonus !!
Geronimo
$$$$·Fusion / Eclectic·
Santa Fe
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
Great server and food was very good!
Giada - The Cromwell
$$$$·Contemporary Italian·
The Strip
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
The food was delicious, and the service was awesome! Our server suggested the Cacio e Pepe, which was amazing!
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago
$$$$·Steak·
Gold Coast / Streeterville
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Spent two nights at Gibson’s. Once in the bar area and the other in the dinning room near the windows. Our service in the bar asrea, we also ate dinner there, the girl was fantasti…Read more
Gordon Ramsay Steak - Paris Las Vegas
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Paris Hotel and Casino
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
We had a beautiful dinner and our waiter made sure everything was perfect. We can’t wait to return on our next visit to Vegas
Gotham Bar and Grill
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Union Square
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Joseph is amazing orchestrator of a dining room
Gramercy Tavern
$$$$·American·
Gramercy / Flatiron
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Outstanding service! The best I’ve experienced. The food was amazing also. Everything went off without a hitch! I would recommend the experience for anyone!
Grill 23 & Bar
$$$$·Steak·
Back Bay
- Special Occasion
- Business Meals
- Good for Anniversaries
Service, excellent!! Not rushed
Food came out at a nice pace.
Food, NE Clam chowder very good. Ceasar salad was ok needed more dressing.
Halibut was good but would have been bette…Read more
GW Fins
$$$$·Seafood·
French Quarter
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Awesome every time!!!
House of Prime Rib
$$$$·Steak·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Special Occasion
- Good for Birthdays
- Good for Anniversaries
Do yourself a favor, and just go to this restaurant! It is so much fun, and the food is amazing!!
Hugo's Cellar - Four Queens
$$$$·Continental·
Four Queens Hotel & Casino
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
The staff is exceptional and food especially the prime rib is fantastic. Its my favorite restaurant in Las Vegas and there are a lot of great restaurants in town. A major reason…Read more
Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Columbia
- Notable Wine List
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
As always, the food and service were spectacular. We find every excuse to go here.
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
$$$$·Steak·
Glastonbury
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for Birthdays
Great restaurant. One of the best in the area - and there are quite a few that are very good. It gets crowded and a little noisy which detracts from the overall atmosphere but tha…Read more
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Nashville
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Our waiter, Clayton, was superb
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
$$$$·Seafood·
River North (Chicago)
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Multiple locations recognized across the country, including: Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Washington DC
Killen's Steakhouse
$$$$·Steak·
Alvin / Pearland
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
The bone marrow is the reason we go! The filet special and peach salad were absolutely delicious.
L'Auberge Chez Francois
$$$$·French·
Great Falls
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
Fantastic - really a wonderful experience. My wife and I enjoyed it immensely.
Le Coucou
$$$$·French·
SoHo
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
This is a special place. It was our second time dining here and still as magical as the first. The service is first class and the food sublime. The service is at tentative without …Read more
Le Diplomate
$$$$·French·
Logan Circle
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Always a great meal
Manny's Steakhouse
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown / North Loop
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Great food and restaurant. The service is top self
Maple & Ash
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Gold Coast / Streeterville
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
50th Birthday and it was AWESOME
Mariposa
$$$$·Latin / Spanish·
Sedona
- Scenic View
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
Perfection! Great food, great host ! Amazing views
Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach
$$$$·Seafood·
Newport Beach
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Overall, I would say this was a great meal. Service was fantastic and the ambiance was great. However, I ordered the bone in rib eye and wasn't impressed. For $63 you would thin…Read more
The Metropolitan Grill
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Most extensive wine list I’ve ever seen and sommelier knew his stuff.
Outstanding selections for steaks, they have something for everyone (big appetite or small)
Mitchell's Ocean Club - Easton Town Center
$$$$·Seafood·
Easton
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Great experience!!
The Modern
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Midtown West
- Special Occasion
- Tasting Menu
- Fit for Foodies
The food and service are absolutely top notch!! Great for an important meeting or a special date. Pricey but worth every penny!
Mon Ami Gabi - Las Vegas - Main Dining Room
$$$$·French·
Paris Hotel and Casino
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for a Date
- People Watching
Fabulous! Everything we ate was really good!
Mustards Grill
$$$$·American·
Yountville
- Fit for Foodies
- Worth the Drive
- Casual
Our server was very friendly and did a great job. I had not been here in a very long time and it did not disappoint. The food was very good. I will be going back with my husband.
Nostrana
$$$$·Italian·
SE Portland
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
Another outstanding dining experience at Nostrana! Terrific pappardelle, Negronis, great service. It's why we keep coming back. Thank you!
Old Ebbitt Grill
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Great for Lunch
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Always good no matter the time of day. Have been there for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Always the best.
OMBRA Cucina Italiana
$$$$·Italian·
Hilton Head
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Excellent. Again veal was very tender mushroom and olive sauce and mashed potatoes so good.
Great wine choices.
Profiteroles for dessert. Yum.
Service by Michael was so attentiv…Read more
The Olde Pink House Restaurant
$$$$·Southern·
Savannah
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
The food was amazing! She Crab soup was the best! While I ordered the Flounder special I felt that it was just too much work for the price. Tasty but not a do again. The chicken fr…Read more
Panorama
$$$$·Italian·
Old City
- Good for a Date
- Notable Wine List
- Good for Anniversaries
Quiet, fast, delicious.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
$$$$·Steak·
NW Dallas / Love Field Area
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Multiple locations recognized across the country, including: Dallas, TX; Houston, TX
Parc
$$$$·French·
Rittenhouse Square
- People Watching
- Good for a Date
- Great for Outdoor Dining
Parc is a great “go to” place when I have friends from out of town and looking for a casual but great eating experience in Philly! Food and Service is always outstanding!
Passionfish
$$$$·Seafood·
Pacific Grove
- Fit for Foodies
- Notable Wine List
- Special Occasion
Excellent food, great wine list very fairly priced. What's not to like?
Peninsula Grill
$$$$·American·
Downtown Charleston
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Great good. Great service. Highly recommend. I've dined all over, this place overdelivers.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Birmingham
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Birmingham
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Perry's was amazing! This was our first time and they did not disappoint! Food was some of the best in Birmingham but service was the absolute best. Our server Davis and another yo…Read more
Petit Louis Bistro - Roland Park
$$$$·French·
Roland Park
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for Anniversaries
- Authentic
Good neighborhood gem but don't expect to just drop in. Crowded and clicky group.
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$$$$·Contemporary American·
Lakewood
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Special Occasion
Came for birthday celebration and were pleased as always!
Ashley did an outstanding job serving us. Will be back soon!
Portland City Grill
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown
- Scenic View
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
Food was great!! Service was great!!! View was Beautiful!!!
Quartino
$$$$·Italian·
River North (Chicago)
- Good for Groups
- Good for a Date
- Casual
My favorite restaurant to dine at in Chicago!
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro
$$$$·Contemporary French / American·
Upper Arlington
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
Always outstanding
Restaurant August
$$$$·Contemporary French / American·
Central Business District
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Best in the city.
Restaurant R'evolution
$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·
French Quarter
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
My wife and I went there for a date night. Our server was excellent. The food was also excellent. We will definitely go back.
RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown
$$$$·Steakhouse·
NW Portland
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Awesome steaks!
River Cafe
$$$$·American·
DUMBO / Vinegar Hill
- Special Occasion
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
Enjoyable view, food and service
RPM Italian
$$$$·Italian·
River North (Chicago)
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Fantastic meal. Atmosphere was very cool
RPM Steak
$$$$·Steak·
River North (Chicago)
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Birthday celebration.
Shanahan's Steakhouse
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Tech Center / Greenwood Village
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Nice meal in the patio.
SINATRA – Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
$$$$·Italian·
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
As always, it was excellent
Sixty Vines - Plano
$$$$·Californian·
Plano
- Notable Wine List
- Good for Groups
- Good for a Date
Andrew was our server and was very helpful in helping us pick out wines. The food is always phenomenal and on point. This was my friends first time at 60 vines and they enjoyed the…Read more
Sparks Steak House
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Midtown East
- Notable Wine List
- Business Meals
- Special Occasion
Always fabulous!
St. Elmo Steak House
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown Indy
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Food and Service Excellent. However very noisy in the dinning area Hard to talk and enjoy dinner
Steak 44
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Central Phoenix
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
We celebrated my daughter's 10th birthday here as she wanted to go to a "very fancy restaurant." The team at Steak 44 delivered! She was especially impressed with the lavender-sc…Read more
Steak 48 - Houston
$$$$·Steakhouse·
River Oaks
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
It was for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was his first time. He enjoyed and had a great birthday. Our waiter was great as well.
Top of the Hub
$$$$·American·
Back Bay
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
Outstanding view and experience.
Top of the World Restaurant - Stratosphere Hotel
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Stratosphere Hotel & Casino
- Scenic View
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
The 360° nighttime view is spectacular. The 16oz ribeye with red wine reduction and steamed asparagus was so incredibly flavorful. Cocktails paired perfectly. I went to this restau…Read more
Trattoria Lisina
$$$$·Italian·
Driftwood
- Special Occasion
- Worth the Drive
- Good for Anniversaries
Perfectly beautiful setting for our anniversary! Terrific service and outstanding food! Thank you!
Ulele
$$$$·American·
Tampa
- Waterfront
- Special Occasion
- Scenic View
What an amazing experience! I had a low-key birthday brunch here- the food & drink, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful.
Vintana Wine & Dine
$$$$·Californian·
Escondido
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
This is one of me and my boyfriend’s favorite romantic spots.
Exceptional service.
Exceptional menu.
Warm and sexy ambiance.
Highly recommended....any day of the week!
Vivace Restaurant
$$$$·Italian·
Foothills
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
An excellent meal, great view and never in a rush. If you're in Tucson and don't make it to Vivace, shame on you as it is worth the time and effort to just enjoy.