GA Venues Among Best Wine Restaurants In US

ATLANTA, GA – While New York City is the best place in the country for foodies who love wine, two Georgia venues elbowed their way onto a prestigious list. Bones in Buckhead and The Olde Pink House Restaurant in Savannah both won praise from the authors. OpenTable's list of the 100 Best Restaurants For Wine Lovers in America, released this week, names 11 NYC eateries, that's more than any other city or state. California is next in line, with 10.

The list was compiled from more than 12 million reviews of 28,000 restaurants by OpenTable users between August 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018, the online reservation website's representatives said.

"Whether you're a wine aficionado or a novice looking to expand your palate, this year's list showcases a variety of restaurants that carefully curate the finest wine selections to complement their menus," said Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer at OpenTable. "From deep dives with sommeliers to approachable tastings to find the perfect pairing for any meal, these winning restaurants have earned rave reviews for their stellar dining experiences and impressive wine offerings."

Of Bones a review on Open Table said: "Thanks for a wonderful evening. Everything was amazing from drinks, food and service."

The Savannah eatery The Olde Pink House Restaurant also made the list. "Great experience. We sat in the 'secret room' in the cellar by the bar and it was really cool. Kobe was our waiter and he literally made our night!," wrote a customer.

The complete Open Table list can be viewed here.

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