NEW ORLEANS — Restaurant August has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrates the world’s best restaurants for wine. Located in the heart of New Orleans, Restaurant August is more than a dining destination – it’s a celebration of Creole and French culinary traditions where every detail, especially the wine program, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the guest experience.
“At Restaurant August, our wine program is an extension of the passion and creativity that defines every aspect of the fine dining experience,” said Tyler Cox, Restaurant August Wine Director and Assistant General Manager. “This honor affirms our commitment to thoughtful curation, dynamic offerings and exceptional service. From Old World classics to emerging regions, our evolving wine list is designed to elevate each guest’s journey through the menu and celebrate the rich culinary spirit that makes New Orleans so special.”
August’s award-winning wine list features 365 selections and a growing cellar of nearly 3,600 bottles – an expansion of more than 30% over the past year. This growth reflects Tyler and his team’s dedication to offering a vibrant, diverse selection that appeals to connoisseurs and newcomers. Recent additions highlight regions like Priorat and Portugal, as well as the rising popularity of lesser-known Burgundy villages such as Maranges. Tyler has also expanded the by-the-glass offerings to include unique varietals like Timorasso from Italy’s Piedmont region.
“A wine list is a restaurant’s identity in print, and this year’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for discovery,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “I proudly present the 3,811 restaurants worldwide that earned a Restaurant Award this year—we raise a glass to all our winners.”
Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,010; 1,704; and 97 winners this year in each respective category.
Restaurant August has won the Best of Award of Excellence. Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.
As a place where history, food and wine come together to create a memorable experience, book your visit today at www.restaurantaugust.com.
Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue becomes available to readers July 15th.
Follow Wine Spectator on Instagram (@wine_spectator) and use hashtag #WSRestaurantAwards for posts about this year’s awards. WineSpectator.com/Restaurants also features coverage of winners, interviews with leading wine directors, wine picks and pairing tips from sommeliers at award-winning programs. In the Restaurant Search, all winners can be searched by name, location, award level, cuisine, wine specialties and pricing. Winners are also profiled in the free Restaurant Awards app, available for iPhone and iPad users.
About Restaurant August
Located in the heart of New Orleans, Restaurant August is a prominent fine-dining destination celebrated for its contemporary Creole cuisine, offering a seasonally inspired menu that combines southern Louisiana delicacies prepared with French technique.
Recognized by USA Today 10 Best as “a life-changing dining experience” and hailed by Condé Nast Traveler as a “flagship New Orleans restaurant,” Restaurant August continues to earn prestigious accolades while remaining true to its roots of heartfelt hospitality. Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with an additional Friday lunch service. For more information visit www.restaurantaugust.com.
About Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.