67 PA Restaurants Awarded For Excellence In Wine, Service

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania's fledgling restaurant scene received some national recognition this week, as Wine Spectator released its annual list awarding the best in the nation.

In the Keystone State alone, 67 different restaurants earned accolades, with the bulk of the winners concentrated in the greater Philadelphia area.

Overall, some 3,169 restaurants made the cut in 2022, receiving recognition at three different levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award or Excellence and the Grand Award — the most prestigious.

Honored restaurants not only feature interesting and extensive lists, but have wine selections that complement their food menus and appeal to a wide range of drinkers, according to Wine Spectator. A winning restaurant must also have an accurate and complete wine list with descriptions of where the grapes are grown.

“These awards not only guide our readers to dining establishments with impressive wine lists and outstanding service, but also serve to honor restaurants for their achievements and commitment to maintaining pristine cellars,” Wine Spectator Editor and Publisher Marvin Shanken wrote in a news release.

Only 97 restaurants across the country received the magazine’s highest award, the Grand Award. No Pennsylvania establishments managed to land this accolade. This award is reserved for restaurants with a whopping 1,000 selections including vintage choices, large-format bottles, superior presentation and service and a menu to match.

The second-best award covered 1,290 restaurants across the country, and 24 in Pennsylvania, for their selections of at least 350 wines. These restaurants show “a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team,” according to Wine Spectator.

Some 1,782 restaurants received the third award, the Award of Excellence, meaning their list features at least 90 selections with variety and quality. These wine lists will satisfy a discerning wine lover, according to Wine Spectator. A total of 43 Pennsylvania establishments received this award.

Search all the honored restaurants in Pennsylvania here.