NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Restaurant August has been honored for its outstanding wine program inWine 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 Cox 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 at 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.
