Seattle, Eastside Restaurants Nab 2022 Wine Spectator Awards

SEATTLE — A sturdy group of Puget Sound eating places was amongst greater than 3,000 U.S. eateries acknowledged for excellence this month by the internationally famend publication Wine Spectator. Since 1981, Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards assess the standard of wine picks at institutions throughout America and dozens of nations worldwide, sorting the perfect amongst three high quality tiers.

Almost two dozen Seattle-area eating places made Wine Spectator’s 2022 record, together with three within the Emerald Metropolis that acquired the best designation, becoming a member of simply 94 others throughout the nation. Eating places in Bellevue, Kirkland and Woodinville rounded out the area’s award-winners.

“I wish to congratulate all 3,169 eating places that earned one among Wine Spectator’s three awards for his or her devotion to all issues wine,” stated Marvin R. Shanken, Wine Spectator’s editor and writer. “These awards not solely information our readers to eating institutions with spectacular wine lists and excellent service, but additionally serve to honor eating places for his or her achievements and dedication to sustaining pristine cellars.”

Right here is the total record of Seattle-area winners for Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards:

Grand Award Winner

• Canlis (Seattle)
• Metropolitan Grill (Seattle)
• Wild Ginger (Seattle)

Better of Award of Excellence

• Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi (Bellevue)
• Barking Frog (Woodinville)
• Bourbon Steak (Seattle)
• Daniel’s Broiler (Bellevue)
• John Howie Steak (Bellevue)
• Seastar Restaurant & Uncooked Bar (Bellevue)
• The Butcher’s Desk (Seattle)
• The Capital Grille (Seattle)

Award of Excellence

• Altura (Seattle)
• Assaggio Ristorante (Seattle)
• Cascina Spinasse (Seattle)
• Feast (Kirkland)
• Fogo de Chão (Bellevue)
• Heritage Restaurant (Woodinville)
• Omega Ouzeri (Seattle)
• Patagon (Seattle)
• STK Bellevue (Bellevue)
• Shaker and Spear (Seattle)
• Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge (Seattle)
• Volterra (Kirkland)

Study extra about every Puget Sound winner through Wine Spectator.