18 Oaks at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort Honored in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards

SAN ANTONIO – July 9, 2025 – Tucked within the scenic Texas Hill Country at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 18 Oaks has been recognized with Wine Spectator’s prestigious 2025 Award of Excellence. This accolade highlights the restaurant’s outstanding wine program and places it among the top wine destinations in the world.

Awarded annually by Wine Spectator magazine, the Restaurant Awards celebrate the best in global wine hospitality. This year, 3,811 restaurants worldwide earned recognition, including 2,010 Award of Excellence recipients. The award honors restaurants that offer thoughtfully curated wine selections with a strong match to the menu in terms of both pricing and style.

“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 of 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.”

18 Oaks, the resort’s signature upscale steakhouse, impressed judges with its carefully selected wine offerings that complement its refined menu of premium steaks and locally inspired flavors.

“We are honored to receive Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence,” said Bo Donnelly, Wine Director at 18 Oaks. “This recognition is a reflection of our dedication to curating a thoughtful and diverse wine list that enhances every dining experience at our resort. Our team is passionate about pairing exceptional wines with the finest steaks and Hill Country flavors, and this award inspires us to continue elevating our program for our guests.”

Launched in 1981, Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards are the only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. The three-tier awards include the Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award, with only 97 restaurants worldwide receiving the top-tier Grand Award this year.

18 Oaks joins a distinguished group of restaurants across the globe recognized for excellence in wine and dining. The award will be featured in Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue available July 15.

Located just minutes from San Antonio International Airport and downtown San Antonio, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa spans 600 acres of stunning Hill Country landscape. The luxury resort features 1,002 newly renovated guest rooms, eight dining venues, two PGA TOUR-certified golf courses, the nine-acre River Bluff Water Experience, over 265,000 square feet of event space, and a world-class spa.

To reserve a table at 18 Oaks, visit OpenTable. To book your stay at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, call 210-276-2500 or visit www.jwsanantonio.com.