13 East End Eateries Receive Wine Spectator 2023 Restaurant Awards

EAST END, NY — 13 East End restaurants have been honored as winners of Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine.

This year’s awards program recognizes 3,505 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 70 countries internationally, Wine Spectator said in a release.

According to Wine Spectator, on the East End, the winners include:

A. The American Hotel, Sag Harbor

The American Hotel has earned the Grand Award since 1981. "The top honor is the Grand Award, granted to those that show exceptional commitment to their wine selections and service. These destinations . . comprise a dining bucket list for wine lovers to dream about and plan their travels around," Wine Spectator said. For a full list of Grand Award winners worldwide, click here.

Wine Strengths

• Bordeaux
• Burgundy
• California
• Rhône
• Italy
• Spain
• Long Island

Cuisine

• Farm to Table
• French

B. Pierre's, Bridgehampton

Best of Award of Excellence since 2016

Wine Strengths

• Bordeaux
• Burgundy
• France

Cuisine

• French
• Regional

C. Stone Creek Inn, East Quogue

Best of Award of Excellence since 2023

Wine Strengths

• France
• California
• New York
• Italy

Cuisine

• French

D. Baron's Cove, Sag Harbor

Award of Excellence since 2023

Wine Strengths

• California

Cuisine

• American
• Seafood

E. Calissa, Water Mill

Award of Excellence since 2018

Wine Strengths

• Greece
• France

Cuisine

• Greek
• Mediterranean

F. Lulu Kitchen & Bar, Sag Harbor

Award of Excellence since 2018

Wine Strengths

• France

Cuisine

• French
• Mediterranean

G. North Fork Table and Inn, Southold

Award of Excellence since 2022

Wine Strengths

• New York
• France

Cuisine

• American

H. Oakland's Restaurant, Hampton Bays

Award of Excellence since 2022

Wine Strengths

• California
• New York

Cuisine

• American
• Regional

I. Rams Head Inn, Shelter Island

Award of Excellence since 2023

Wine Strengths

• California
• France

Cuisine

• American
• Regional

J. The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn, East Hampton

Award of Excellence since 2007

Wine Strengths

• California
• France

Cuisine

• American
• Seasonal

K. The Palm, East Hampton

Award of Excellence since 2018

Wine Strengths

• California
• Italy

Cuisine

• Northern Italian
• Steak house

L. Touch of Venice Restaurant, Cutchogue

Award of Excellence since 2014

Wine Strengths

• Italy
• Long Island
• New York

Cuisine

• Italian
• Seasonal

M. Union Sushi & Steak, Southampton

Award of Excellence since 2021

Wine Strengths

• France

Cuisine

• Steak house
• Sushi

"In a time of technological innovation, restaurants offer the human experience diners are hungry for —listening to their customers and offering personalized experience," said Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher of Wine Spectator. "This annual issue celebrates the places where wine is at the top of that conversation. I’m pleased to congratulate all 3,505 restaurants for their dedication to wine and wine-loving diners."

Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service, Wine Spectator said.

The awards are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,001; 1,411; and 93 winners this year in each respective category.

Included in Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue — a favorable forecast for restaurants—how today’s restaurants are staffing up, refreshing their menus and increasing their wine offerings creatively to engage their customers. The Restaurant Awards issue, which features chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller on the cover, became available to readers Tuesday.

Follow the Restaurant Awards on Instagram (@wsrestaurantawards), with hashtag #WSRestaurantAward, and by clicking here, where all winners can be searched by location and sorted by attributes including name, proximity, award level, cuisine and pricing.