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Entering the Restaurant Awards

If you've got a good wine list, you deserve the credibility and publicity that comes with a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award. The links below tell you everything you need to know about our Restaurant Awards program, including how to enter, how to renew and the criteria for each award level.


2024 applications are open now through March 29.

New or renewal applicants: Start your applications here!

If you have any questions about the 2024 Restaurant Award application that are not answered in our FAQs, please email restaurantawards@mshanken.com.


Renewals: Restaurants that earned a Wine Spectator award in 2023

To renew your 2023 Restaurant Award for 2024, you are required to complete the online portion of the application for which you will need the following:

  • Digital copies of your wine list and dinner menus
  • A form of payment for the entry fee (check or credit card)
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Three images of the restaurant (optional)
  • Headshot of the restaurant's wine director or sommelier (optional)

Once you have finished the online portion, you will be sent an updated information form. Please ensure the details on that form are correct, sign the form and then either mail or email back to us.


New Entries: Restaurants that did not earn a Wine Spectator award in 2023 or are applying for the first time


General Information

Where to Find Award Winners