Vernales Restaurant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house / Italian. Wine strengths: California.
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The menu
What to order
- Tomahawk ribeye
- Wagyu steak
- Lake perch
- Tortellini a la vodka
- Handmade pizzas
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house / Italian. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Vernales Restaurant
The wine
Vernales Restaurant holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Lively
- Sophisticated
- Energetic
- Cozy
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Family
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Wine Cellar
- Terrace
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Gluten Free Options
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A relaxed, welcoming multi-room setting with a lively sports bar, a refined chophouse/wine cellar, and two seasonal patios, creating a flexible atmosphere that works for casual meals and special occasions.