Iconic Tampa Restaurant Honored with Wine Spectator’s Grand Award

Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards celebrate establishments with wine lists that offer diverse selections suited to their cuisine, appealing to a wide array of wine enthusiasts. Bern’s Steak House in Tampa has proudly earned the prestigious Grand Award, joining an elite group of only 96 restaurants worldwide to achieve this distinction since its initial recognition in 1981.

To qualify for an award, a wine list must provide comprehensive and accurate information, including vintages and appellations for every selection. It must also demonstrate a breadth of offerings, featuring 1,000 or more selections that showcase top producers, mature vintages, large-format bottles, and seamless integration with the menu, as outlined by Wine Spectator’s rigorous criteria for the Grand Award. These establishments are recognized for delivering the pinnacle of wine service.