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How America’s best restaurants actually drink

We read the wine lists (every bottle) and turn them into data: origin, style, price, and who pours it. No human palate, just the bottles.

74 programs scored17,392 bottle-lines readProgram Score 0–100

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Two winners. Two opposite ideas of a wine list.

The 2026 James Beard winners, bottle by bottle: one a deep, Francophile cellar; the other a wide split across the Old World. Same award, opposite philosophies.

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Quince · Outstanding Chef · 1,412 bottles

France 67% · Italy 21% · USA 11% · median $685

Borgo · Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service · 379 bottles

France 48% · Italy 47% · Portugal 2% · median $138

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The best-documented wine programs

  1. 195LandmarkStarsManhattan, NY
  2. 290ExceptionalCapriceAustin, TX
  3. 390ExceptionalPopina NYCBrooklyn, NY
  4. 488ExceptionalQuinceSan Francisco, CA
  5. 587ExceptionalRED Hook Memorial Post NO 5195Brooklyn, NY
  6. 687ExceptionalBasilico Italian RestaurantPelham, NY
  7. 787ExceptionalLucciolaManhattan, NY
  8. 885ExceptionalL'accoladeManhattan, NY
  9. 984ExceptionalKUU RestaurantHouston, TX
  10. 1081ExceptionalParcelleManhattan, NY
  11. 1181ExceptionalYiannis Greek CuisineTarpon Springs, FL
  12. 1280ExceptionalFerraros Italian GrilleBradenton CCD, FL
  13. 1377DistinguishedOlivier RestaurantBrooklyn, NY
  14. 1477DistinguishedThe Ten BellsManhattan, NY
  15. 1576DistinguishedWildwoodGarland, TX
  16. 1676DistinguishedLeiManhattan, NY
  17. 1776DistinguishedBorgoNew York, NY
  18. 1876DistinguishedSavelliBrooklyn, NY
  19. 1974DistinguishedLagniappeMiami, FL
  20. 2074DistinguishedSnappers Grill AND Comedy ClubPalm Harbor, FL
  21. 2172DistinguishedAnnex ClubTampa, FL
  22. 2270DistinguishedAvanti RistoranteDallas, TX
  23. 2367DistinguishedAmalfiHouston, TX
  24. 2467DistinguishedCervo'sManhattan, NY
  25. 2564DistinguishedOlamaieAustin, TX
  26. 2664DistinguishedPlace DES FetesBrooklyn, NY
  27. 2763DistinguishedKennedy's Restaurant OF Breezy PointQueens, NY
  28. 2862DistinguishedCapo PazzoGulf Gate, FL
  29. 2961NotableAinslie BoweryManhattan, NY
  30. 3059NotableCity Winery NY - Pier 57Manhattan, NY
  31. 3158NotableSazonAustin, TX
  32. 3257NotableLinden Fuel CenterLinden CCD, TX
  33. 3357Notable220 DNM RestWoodbury, NY
  34. 3456NotableStellasGulfport, FL
  35. 3555NotablePortenoManhattan, NY
  36. 3654NotableMadelines Events NYManhattan, NY
  37. 3754NotablePumphouse BBQOrmond Beach, FL
  38. 3853NotableCaliente ResortCentral Pasco CCD, FL
  39. 3952NotableAskiliManhattan, NY
  40. 4052NotableTavern 62Manhattan, NY
  41. 4151NotablePatrizia's OF 2ND AvenueManhattan, NY
  42. 4249NotableFranklin Hospitality GroupBrooklyn, NY
  43. 4349NotableMonarch Theatre Llc, THEBrooklyn, NY
  44. 4447NotablePUB Orlando (the)Southwest Orange CCD, FL
  45. 4547NotableSempre 75Manhattan, NY
  46. 4646NotableSylvia WoodsManhattan, NY
  47. 4746NotableVaso RestaurantValley Stream, NY
  48. 4846NotableConnors Steak & SeafoodNaples CCD, FL
  49. 4946NotablePasquales Pizza & SubsCoral Springs, FL
  50. 5045NotableTrattoria PasqualesTampa, FL
  51. 5144EmergingRhodoraBrooklyn, NY
  52. 5243EmergingGeckos Grill & PUBFruitville, FL
  53. 5342EmergingLA LocandaBrooklyn, NY
  54. 5441EmergingCafe Frankie'sBoynton Beach, FL
  55. 5539EmergingMarinos Pizza & RestaurantKendale Lakes, FL
  56. 5639EmergingGafford (the)Stuart, FL
  57. 5739EmergingHAP & HoochJupiter, FL
  58. 5838EmergingGeorges DeliGainesville, FL
  59. 5937EmergingBowl 360 Strike City Spring HillSpring Hill, FL
  60. 6036EmergingCask & ALESarasota, FL
  61. 6133EmergingToloManhattan, NY
  62. 6233EmergingCreekside RV ResortPunta Gorda CCD, FL
  63. 6332EmergingAdriatic Cafe AND Italian GrillHouston, TX
  64. 6432EmergingBiltmore Hotel (the)Coral Gables, FL
  65. 6530EmergingTimbers CourtHillsboro, TX
  66. 6627EmergingNoodleloveManhattan, NY
  67. 6727EmergingReataFort Worth, TX
  68. 6825EmergingAngelos Pizzeria & Ristorante IICitrus Hills, FL
  69. 6923EmergingBrickyard Lounge AND GrillDaytona Beach, FL
  70. 7022EmergingSNR Pizza 25Riverhead, NY
  71. 7121EmergingCalaveras SocialManhattan, NY
  72. 7220Emerging1919San Antonio, TX
  73. 7320EmergingWyneIndian Rocks Beach, FL
  74. 7414EmergingParm Mulberry LLC AND Major Mngmt TCZ LLC AS MngrManhattan, NY

All 74 scored restaurants, ranked by Program Score (v1): selection · range · depth, computed from each restaurant’s observed list. Only restaurants with a substantial published list appear; the score rewards a documented program, not reputation.

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