2024 Best Wine Lists in Orange County (CA) Area

Best Restaurant Wine Lists
in Orange County (CA)

People love freedom of choice, and that's exactly what a top wine list provides for oenophiles. Some restaurants offer weighty tomes of their offerings which span the globe, include verticals, as well as an educated sommelier to make recommendations of the proper selections from the long list to wine lovers in search of the perfect pairing. Others focus specifically on one country or region.

Enjoy the excellent wine lists at these fine Orange County (CA) restaurants, presented in alphabetical order.

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Andrea
15/20
Authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, striking seaside setting. See More

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Bayside

Contemporary, California, Global
Bayside
No Rating
One of Newport’s best kept secrets, Bayside hits high marks on upscale yet casual California décor, fine cuisine and a substantial wine cellar. See More

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Bourbon Steak
15/20
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s flagship restaurant delivers ambience and steakhouse cuisine worthy of the Michael Mina name. See More
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enoSTEAK
14/20
This contemporary steakhouse at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel focuses on quality meats, wine and local, seasonal produce. See More

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Mastro's Ocean Club
14/20
Supper club party atmosphere and great views set the scene for classic seafood and steakhouse fare. See More

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Napa Rose
15/20
Posh California café in Disney's empire. See More
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The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon
15/20
Chef Michael Rossi presents contemporary fare in a rustic setting that contrasts with its industrial park surroundings in Anaheim. See More

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Studio
No Rating
Perhaps OC's most scenic and romantic restaurant with high-class cuisine and a list of 2,500 different wines. See More

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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
14/20
Executive chef/partner Yvon Goetz brings his take on Napa Valley cuisine to the waters of Newport Harbor. See More

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Champagne Brut Delamotte;
WINE OF THE WEEK | GAYOT.com

A brut non-vintage Champagne from one of the five oldest Champagne houses. Read the article.